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This fusion energy startup thinks it can cut lasers out of the equation
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The company shared results from a new set of experiments with TechCrunch, suggesting that it could eliminate one of the most expensive and complex components of its fusion process – the laser preheating system – by making subtle adjustments to the machinery that ignites the reaction.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Raspberry Pi 4 variant gains second DRAM chip as memory shortage persists
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Raspberry Pi recently unveiled a new revision of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B board. The single-board computer now comes in a "Dual RAM" variant, PCN 45, which adds a second DRAM module while maintaining near-full compatibility with existing software and accessories. The change reflects the current state of the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
GPT 5.3 Codex, OpenAI's new agentic coding model, helped create itself
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
GPT-5.3 Codex merges the advanced coding capabilities of GPT-5.2 Codex with the reasoning and professional knowledge of GPT-5.2 into a single, unified model that is 25 percent faster than its predecessors. According to OpenAI, the model even contributed to its own development, as early versions were used to debug training processes,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AirDrop file sharing is coming to more Android phones "very soon"
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Google enabled basic AirDrop compatibility by making its Quick Share transfer feature interoperable with Apple's file-sharing technology. Android Vice President of Engineering Eric Kay has now confirmed that the feature will soon expand to additional devices, though he did not specify which models will receive support.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Rufus improves partition formatting, drive detection
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Rufus remains one of the easiest and most reliable ways to create bootable USB drives. The tool now does a better job cleaning up partitions before formatting, improves SSD detection with long IDs, and includes several important bug fixes. Longtime users continue to praise Rufus for being fast and lightweight.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New AI model can predict battery lifespan after only 50 cycles
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Unlike traditional testing, which requires hundreds or thousands of charge – discharge cycles, the model can estimate a new battery's useful life after just 50 cycles. The team says the approach reduces the time and energy required for testing by up to 95 percent, allowing engineers to evaluate performance with...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
US bans Chinese software from connected cars, triggering a major industry overhaul
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The rule, issued by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, bans code written in China or by Chinese-owned firms from vehicles that connect to the cloud. By 2029, even their connectivity hardware will be covered under the same restrictions.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AT&T teams up with Samsung on the amiGO Jr. Phone, a smartphone built for kids
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
AT&T writes that the amiGO Jr. Phone is the first and only carrier-made smartphone designed specifically for children.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Volkswagen overtakes Tesla in European EV sales for the first time
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Tesla has dominated the continent's fully electric segment for years, but its momentum faltered sharply in 2025. JATO's figures show Tesla's registrations plunged 27 percent compared to 2024. Volkswagen filled that gap with a 56 percent jump, largely driven by its new ID.7 sedan. The result: VW's European battery-electric sales reached 274,278 units, overtaking Tesla's 236,357.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia 6x DLSS frame generation and dynamic modes launch in April
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The GPU manufacturer offered news outlets another opportunity to examine its upcoming motion clarity technologies in Munich this week. It confirmed to Hardwareluxx that owners of RTX 50 series graphics cards can begin using 6x multi-frame generation and dynamic multi-frame generation beginning in April.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »