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Future 256-Core AMD Epyc CPU Might Sport Remarkably Low 600W TDP
Future 256-Core AMD Epyc CPU Might Sport Remarkably Low 600W TDP

There's a rumor that a future 256-core AMD CPU might offer a 600W TDP. As eye-popping as that seems, it's actually quite efficient.

5 Best Android Phones
5 Best Android Phones

The mobile marketplace isn't alone in this trend, but the right phone could last long enough to justify the ever-increasing cost. What's the right one? Well, we can point you in the right direction.

Major Solar Flare Could Cause Spooky Aurorae on Halloween
Major Solar Flare Could Cause Spooky Aurorae on Halloween

A major solar flare this past week caused radio disruptions, and the cloud of charged particles is expected to reach us in the coming days when it could cause more radio interference. The upshot, though, is some spooky boosted northern lights for Halloween.

Apple’s New MacBooks Include a Notch-Hiding Feature by Shrinking the Screen
Apple’s New MacBooks Include a Notch-Hiding Feature by Shrinking the Screen

The camera notch at the top of the new MacBook Pro has proven buggy for many users—a disappointment after you've dropped a couple grand on a laptop.

Project Pele: Why the DoD is Betting on Tiny Nuclear Reactors to Solve Its Power Woes
Project Pele: Why the DoD is Betting on Tiny Nuclear Reactors to Solve Its Power Woes

The US military is betting next-generation nuclear reactors can solve its portable power problems without the typical safety concerns.

Facebook Teases New High-End ‘Project Cambria’ VR Headset
Facebook Teases New High-End ‘Project Cambria’ VR Headset

The company teased the upcoming Project Cambria VR headset at the Connect conference, saying it will be a high-end experience rather than a replacement for the Quest. It won't launch until 2022, though.

NASA Wants Your Help Improving Perseverance Rover’s AI
NASA Wants Your Help Improving Perseverance Rover’s AI

All you need to do is look at some images and label geological features. That's something most of us can do intuitively, but it's hard for a machine.

Microsoft Reportedly Working on Windows 11 SE, New Low-Cost Surface
Microsoft Reportedly Working on Windows 11 SE, New Low-Cost Surface

Microsoft is pretty obviously competing with Chromebooks, which have dominated the educational laptop market for the last several years.

EU Opens Full Inquiry Into Nvidia’s $54 Billion ARM Acquisition
EU Opens Full Inquiry Into Nvidia’s $54 Billion ARM Acquisition

Nvidia will face further scrutiny over its deal to purchase ARM. While less than optimal from Nvidia's point of view the news is not unexpected.

New DMCA Exemptions Guarantee a De Facto Right to Repair
New DMCA Exemptions Guarantee a De Facto Right to Repair

New copyright exemptions have gone into effect today that could help promote the right-to-repair movement, but hardware manufacturers still don't have to make it easy on you.

Microsoft Is Pushing the PC Health Check App to Windows 10 Machines
Microsoft Is Pushing the PC Health Check App to Windows 10 Machines

Don't want it? Tough, you're getting the Microsoft PC Health Check app regardless of whether or not you've expressed interest in Windows 11.

Meet Starlab, a Private Space Station That Could Fly by 2027
Meet Starlab, a Private Space Station That Could Fly by 2027

Starlab will serve as a hub for both commercial space travel and various types of research.