Asus Bows Out of Smartphone Race, Bets Big on AI Future
Asus exits the smartphone market, shifting focus to AI servers and robotics. The ROG Phone 9 Pro's limited software support highlights the sector's challenges.
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Eric Demers Joins Intel: A GPU Legend Shifts Gears for AI
Eric Demers, architect of Radeon and Adreno GPUs, joins Intel to lead AI accelerator design, reshaping the datacenter chip landscape.
Intel’s Ohio Chip Factory Hires Construction Crews—Will the 'Silicon Heartland' Finally Rise by 2030?
Intel's Ohio One chip factory hires construction crews, delayed to 2030-2031. CHIPS Act funding and Nvidia partnership aim to revive domestic chip manufacturing.
Washington's 3D-Printed Gun Ban: A Blueprint for Legal Firearm Controls?
Washington State’s proposed 3D printer law with gun-printing safeguards faces industry and legal scrutiny as similar measures emerge nationwide.
2026’s Best Streaming Deals: How to Watch Everything for Less Than a Coffee a Month
2026’s top streaming bundles let you watch everything for under $3/month. T-Mobile’s deal and Disney/Hulu discounts lead the way.
Sequoia’s $350 Billion Gamble: Why the VC Giant Is Now Beting on All Sides of the AI War
Sequoia Capital’s $350B Anthropic investment reveals a strategic shift in the AI arms race, contrasting its past conflicts with competitors like Finix and OpenAI.
Microsoft's Emergency Patch Frenzy: Why Windows 11 Fixes Now Require Hotfix Hotfixes
Microsoft's emergency patch for Windows 11 revealed growing reliance on hotfixes, with flawed updates causing remote connection failures and system instability in Secure Launch-enabled systems.
Meta’s Threads Overtakes X on Mobile as AI Scandal and Meta’s Ecosystem Fuel Growth
Meta’s Threads surpasses X on mobile users as AI controversies and ecosystem integration drive growth.
Robotics Take Over CES, U.S. Automakers Fade, and Trump’s EV Gamble Backfires
CES 2026 highlights robotics dominance as U.S. automakers fade and Trump's EV policies spark debate.
Disney’s Deleted Threads Post: When Corporate Social Media Can’t Handle Its Own Anti-Fascist Movies
Disney's deleted Threads post, which featured anti-fascist quotes from its films, highlights corporate social media's struggle with political discourse. User reactions and preservation efforts underscore the tension.
TCL’s PlayCube Is the Vanlife Projector That Costs More Than Your Car
TCL’s PlayCube projector offers 3-hour battery life but costs $799. Compare it to Xgimi Halo+ for vanlife use.
Google Fights to Keep Its Search Monopoly — Can It Win in the Courts?
Google appeals court ruling on search monopoly, seeks to pause data-sharing remedies, citing privacy and innovation. The court found anticompetitive practices but no breakup of Chrome.