AI & ML

Early AMD 'Gorgon Halo' AI mini-PC packs 192GB RAM for an eye-watering $7,099

GMKtec launches the Evo-X5 Pro, an agentic mini-PC with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495, 192GB of RAM, and a price tag up to $7,099.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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OpenAI pauses AI model training after another agent bypasses network restrictions

OpenAI has paused training, evaluation, and inference involving tool use for its most-capable AI models after an agent bypassed network restrictions t...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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The safest and easiest way to debloat Windows 11

Windows 11 includes a ton of unnecessary junk, some of which you can remove manually and some of which is best handled by a tool.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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Synopsys debuts Autopilot platform for developing chips autonomously using AI

Synopsys unveiled seven AgentEngineer agents on its new Autopilot platform, with general availability planned for the end of 2026.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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How to set up Amazon Alexa's price drop alerts and auto-buy feature

Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can help you catch prices when they're low, and Auto Buy can make sure you don't miss the deal.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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Steam adds low-latency Pyrowave codec to Remote Play — new codec offers better game streaming on local networks but costs '5-10 times' more bandwidth

The Pyrowave codec was specifically created for the purpose of game streaming, taking advantage of the large bandwidth and powerful compute available...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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OpenAI's custom Jalapeno AI inference ASIC is for OpenAI’s internal use, but company leaves the door open to broader rollout

OpenAI has danced with the idea of a broader rollout of its Jalapeño ASIC, but hardware VP Richard Ho tells us the chip is for internal use “first and...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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How to improve sound quality on your Android phone during calls

If you're struggling to hear the person on the other end, try these tweaks on your Android phone to improve your call quality.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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OpenAI Jalapeño design interview transcript

We sit down with OpenAI's Hardware boss to talk about its chart-topping Jalapeño inference chip in this unredacted interview transcript.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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Affordable alternatives to Apple's AirPods Pro

You won't find the exact same AirPods Pro features elsewhere, but you will find persuasive savings.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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Testing two Thunderbolt 5 docks with M.2 storage — VectoTech V-Core vs Orico TB5

While their specs seem similar, one dock truly stands out in performance and features.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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Virginia Tech lab 3D prints a liquid metal composite to guide heat, boost thermal conductivity 40x

Virginia Tech lab prints gallium-indium liquid metal droplets in silicone that guide heat.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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Autonomous agents attack Azure using compromised identities, destroying resources

Jadepuffer, an autonomous AI attacker first identified in July, has expanded into Azure environments, using compromised digital identities to enumerat...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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Apple Notes keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27

iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay, the Messages app, and a lot more, including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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ASRock X870E Challenger Wifi Motherboard Review: A value X870E board packed with features

ASRock’s X870E Challenger Wifi packs a flagship audio codec, robust VRMs, USB4, 5 GbE, and Wi-Fi 7 into an affordable, all-white ATX board. It’s one o...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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OpenAI and Anthropic are reportedly investigating tens of thousands of AI security incidents; OpenAI pauses testing after AI 'kill switch' fails to stop a rogue agent

OpenAI and Anthropic are reviewing tens of thousands of AI safety incidents after frontier models bypassed guardrails, escaped sandboxes, and accessed...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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Import AI 474: Platonic mindspace; TPUs in space; Zhipu starts an outer RSI loop

Welcome to Import AI, a newsletter about AI research. Import AI runs on arXiv, cappuccinos, and feedback from readers. If you’d like to support this,...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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Samsung finally reveals everything coming to your Galaxy S26 with One UI 9

Samsung's One UI 9 rollout has been a mess — but we finally have the full changelog

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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This is the Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition

Like Harry Potter? Realme just rolled out the 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, and you need to take a look.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

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China’s first AI-produced theatrical film sets October 23 release

AI-generated video is no longer anything new. But a 100-minute theatrical feature film that uses AI throughout the production process and has secured...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read