Columbia Sportswear is back with a new Star Wars collaboration, and this year the brand has shifted its attention from Sith Lords to the forests of Endor for its annual drop. The aptly named Endor Collection is Columbia’s largest Star Wars release yet: a 20-piece lineup that recreates the look and feel of the Rebel…
I’ve been a PC gamer for over 30 years, and during that time, Microsoft’s operating systems (first MS-DOS, then various shades of Windows) have essentially been the default choice when building or buying a PC for gaming. Because of Windows’ ‘popularity’ on PC, compared to alternatives like Linux, any game developer that wanted to get…
3D HBM-on-GPU design reaches record compute density for demanding AI workloads Peak GPU temperatures exceeded 140°C without thermal mitigation strategies Halving the GPU clock rate reduced temperatures but slowed AI training by 28% Imec presented an examination of a 3D HBM-on-GPU design aimed at increasing compute density for demanding AI workloads at the 2025 IEEE…
Beelink ME Pro offers two and four-bay HDD configurations for flexibility Four-bay ME Pro maintains a small footprint while supporting up to 120TB The chassis uses unibody construction, eliminating the traditional frame and bracket Beelink is preparing a compact NAS lineup that aims to shrink multi-bay storage systems without reducing usable drive space. A teaser…
Google strengthens Chrome against indirect prompt injection attacks with new defenses Features: User Alignment Critic & Agent Origin Sets for safer agent actions Agents now log activity and seek approval before accessing sensitive sites Google is adding new defenses to the Chrome browser, to make sure its agentic capabilities cannot be abused through indirect prompt…
TeamGroup PD40 reaches 4000MB/s read and 3500MB/s write speeds The PD40 comes in three large capacities – 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB The device weighs only 22 grams and resembles an oversized flash drive TeamGroup has introduced the PD40, a small USB4 external drive designed for users who want high performance without paying a premium. The…
Japan keeps releasing new laptops with ports that disappeared from global designs NEC VersaPro VX-R mixes retro hardware with up-to-date business specifications VGA and DVD support show how Japanese buyers prioritize long-running workflows Japan continues to stand apart as the one market where retro technology remains a normal part of new product launches. The arrival…
It’s almost January, which means a whole load of new Samsung Galaxy flagships are (probably) just around the corner. We don’t yet know whether the Galaxy S26 line will arrive in January or February (the initially touted March release date now seems unlikely), but we do at least have a pretty good idea of what…
Intel was found guilty of anticompetitive behavior between 2002 and 2006 The original fine was cut from €1.06 billion to €376 million, now €237 million It’s unclear whether Intel will pay, or whether it plans to appeal again Intel lost its appeal against an EU antitrust ruling over anticompetitive behavior, but the original €376 million…
AI training is a necessity in today’s business landscape, but who’s responsible? Employees and employers both think the other party should take initiative Even business leaders aren’t in agreement over who’s responsible Although it’s widely accepted that AI training in the workplace is essential to help employees get the most out of the technology and…