NSF fires 168 staff in shock move
Trump purge of science and public IT research
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has axed 168 employees in a brutal cost-cutting move following President Trump’s executive order to reduce the federal workforce.
Jim Keller blasts Intel sale rumours
It’s a fire sale
The troubled Chipzilla’s golden days might be behind it, but selling the company or its divisions isn’t the way forward—it’s a reckless fire sale, says legendary chip designer Jim Keller.
AI can't code
OpenAI research exposes the limits of artificial engineers.
Despite all the hype, AI is nowhere near replacing human software engineers, according to OpenAI’s research.
Apple cries foul as UK regulator threatens mobile browser monopoly
Harms innovation excuse
Fruity cargo cult Apple is again playing the victim, claiming that the UK’s competition regulator’s proposed remedies for the mobile browser market could stifle its "innovation."
Microsoft declutters Windows 11
Needs to meet EU privacy standards
Software King of the World Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 24H2 preview build, 26120.3281, released to the Dev and Beta channels, has officially removed the Location History API.
iPhone 16e a loud-sounding yawn
Old design new modem
The fruity cargo cult Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e, a so-called budget version of its flagship iPhone 16. Under the bonnet, it has barely anything new besides the company’s over-hyped C1 modem.
Microsoft's quantum leap
New chip could speed up the introduction of quantum supercomputers
Software King of the World Microsoft has unveiled a breakthrough that, thanks to a revolutionary Majorana 1 chip, could make quantum computing a reality within years—not decades.
Acer boss announces 10 per cent price hike due to Trump's tariffs
By default, from next month
Acer boss Jason Chen says that there will be 10 per cent price increase on laptops made in China due to Donald [they are eating the cats] Trump's tariffs.
Chinese boffins create 'Miracle Injection' to make batteries last 18 Years
Means EVs can last 20 years without a battery replacement
Chinese boffins have emerged from their smoke-filled labs, having developed an "injection" that could extend the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by over six times.
First 4G mobile network to be installed on Moon
Network in a box
Intuitive Machines will launch its second lunar mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in an ambitious project that includes installing a fully functional 4G mobile network.