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Qualcomm's Snapdragon C wants to be the Arm chip for $300 laptops
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
The processor has eight Qualcomm Kryo CPU cores. Qualcomm lists a maximum clock speed of 3 GHz for single-core workloads and 2 GHz for multi-core workloads, along with 2 MB of total cache. Its specification notes provide some additional detail but do not fully explain how the chip behaves under...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft expands CPU-boosting feature to all Windows 11 apps
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
Microsoft began rolling out the new Low Latency Profile (LLP) feature to all Windows 11 users earlier this week. The change is part of KB5121003, this month's Patch Tuesday update for all supported Windows editions, and should have a significant impact on performance across the Windows GUI, native OS apps,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Anthropic's Claude tried to solve the Riemann hypothesis and found something new instead
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
The company says an unreleased research version of the model found a new way to show that at least 67.2% of those zeros lie on the critical line, up from the previous lower bound of 41.6%. This is a step forward on a related problem, not a solution to the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Comet gets you a free AI assistant directly into your web browser
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
Comet combines a familiar Chromium browsing experience with Perplexity's AI assistant that can summarize pages, answer questions, and help with tasks across tabs. For more browser options, including traditional alternatives, check out our Essential Apps for Windows and macOS.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
This modder shrunk a Steam Deck down to Game Boy size
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
Fitting the AMOLED panel, completing the adapter board and applying the BIOS modification will determine whether the device can function as a self-contained handheld.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia raises RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell price to a staggering $16,000
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
The RTX Pro 6000 has gone through multiple price revisions since its launch, driven by the AI-fueled memory crunch. It originally went on pre-order for just over $7,600 in early 2025 before being listed online at around $8,500 the following month.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
JCB's hydrogen car Hydromax hits 406 mph record at Bonneville
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
Green drove JCB's Hydromax, a specially built vehicle designed to test hydrogen combustion at extreme speeds. The British equipment manufacturer is developing hydrogen engines for its construction and agricultural machinery, and the record run was intended to demonstrate what the technology can do under demanding conditions.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
This mouse splits in half to become a presentation remote
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
Created by MBox, the DS21 is described as a three-in-one control hub aimed at people who regularly move between a desk, conference room, and living room.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft is killing off SMS login codes, citing AI-powered hacking
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
IT admins will no longer be able to log into Microsoft Entra ID accounts using SMS-based 2FA codes starting February 1. The deadline is part of Microsoft's broader shift toward passkeys, widely considered one of the most secure login methods.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The memory crisis is killing off sub-$100 smartphones as US sales plunge 64%
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026
Counterpoint Research writes that US smartphone sales fell by 5% YoY in Q2 2026, with memory price increases the main culprit alongside other macroeconomic factors weakening consumer demand.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »