Nvidias Jensen Huang counters Bill Gates: AI will change jobs, but also create new ones
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The Trump administration is exploring potential tariffs on imported semiconductors, which might raise prices for various devices, including laptops and gaming consoles. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick supports a proposal that connects tariff relief with foreign investment. However, technology leaders caution that this strategy could threaten the U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence and raise consumer costs, as the administration aims to bolster domestic chip manufacturing while maintaining national security.
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Anthropic in talks with chip start up MatX to speed up chip design, sources say
The merger talks have shifted to a partnership discussion, highlighting the AI labs goal to acquire resources and talent for building its own chips
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How software engineer wanted for Hyderabad techies US murder was traced to Agra
A fugitive software engineer wanted for murder in Maryland was arrested in Agra. Arjun Sharma was apprehended by Telangana Police following an Interpol Red Corner Notice. He allegedly killed Nikitha Godishala on December 31, 2025, over a monetary dispute. A Delhi court has now cleared the way for his extradition proceedings to the US. The arrest followed a cheating case registered by the victim's family in India.
NIT Rourkela Records 1,340 Job Offers; BTech Student Gets Rs 1.31 Crore Package
NIT Rourkela completed its 2025-26 placement season with 1340 offers and 364 internship opportunities from diverse sectors.
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Google Cloud and boAt join hands to bring Gemini AI to audio devices
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From software to satellites: Why India's next venture opportunity lies in deeptech
Indias venture narrative is undergoing a fundamental evolution. We are transitioning from a nation that built digital software for the world to one that engineers frontier hardware and deep tech for global hard problems.
Anthropic and OpenAI are joining the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for Startups.
Tim Cook and John Ternus host Pikachu and The Pok
In a tongue-in-cheek post on X, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a video showing Pikachu running around Apple Park during a visit from the Pokmon team. Watch it below.
Pikachu Visits Apple Park, Meets Tim Cook and John Ternus
Tim Cook shared an inside look at the work he is doing behind the scenes as he prepares to step down as Apple's CEO next week. Cook has been preparing incoming CEO John Ternus for the transition over the last several months, and today he introduced Ternus to popular Pokmon character Pikachu. Cook said he and Ternus met with the Pokmon team to talk gaming. The accompanying video features Pikachu exploring the Apple Park campus, including dancing under the rainbow arch and picking an apple from the orchard. Today's agenda at Apple Park: Introduce the @Pokemon team to John, talk gaming, and politely ask Pikachu to stay out of the pond. Two out of three were accomplished. pic.twitter.com/KzirV3VX8U Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 27, 2026 It's not clear why the Pokmon team was at Apple Park, but Cook first met Pikachu in September 2025 on a trip to Japan for the reopening of Apple Ginza in Tokyo. There are several Pokmon-themed games available on Apple's platforms, including Pokmon GO, Pokmon Trading Card Game Pocket, Pokmon UNITE, and Pokmon Champions. Tags: John Ternus , Pokemon , Tim Cook This article, Pikachu Visits Apple Park, Meets Tim Cook and John Ternus first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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New M6 Mac mini: Amazon now offering first discount on the most affordable model
Heads up folks, Amazon just dropped the price on the base model M6 Mac mini down to $879.99 shipped. Thats not a giant discount or anything but it is less than buying one straight from Apple and the first price drop yet.
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Amazon is currently offering the Ninja Double Oven Pro Smart XL 12-in-1 Countertop Oven at $299.99 shipped, beating out Ninjas direct website pricing by $30 . Down from a $400 full price, Its spent a lot of time discounted down at $330 and $300, with a short-term, one-time fall to $280 back in May. The deal here gives you the second-lowest price we have tracked with $100 savings. You can also find a number of the brands other appliance deals in the official Amazon storefront here.
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Pok Pok lifetime subscription drops to $60 (Reg. $250)
TL;DR: A lifetime family subscription to Pok Pok is on sale for $59.99 (reg. $250), a 76% discount off the regular price.
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Get early-bird launch savings on Jackery
Jackery has launched its newest HomePower 1000 Plus V2 Portable Power Station and bundles with early-bird savings starting from $619 shipped and coming with a 5-year warranty, matching the price over at Amazon. This new model will go for $749 at full price after this launch deal ends, giving you a $130 markdown in the time being. Head below to also check out the bundle options launching alongside the station, as well as to learn about all the upgraded features from the HomePower 1000 V2 station .
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra buds are $130 off via Amazon if you
While we are still tracking AirPods Pro 3 down at $50 off, you can land a deal on par with the lowest price we have tracked on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds right now via Amazon the White Smoke set is 43% off.
Gemini Omni can now extend videos to 40 seconds and upscale them to 4K
Geminis video toolbox just got much bigger, with longer clips, 4K output, and far more control over every shot.
Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms
The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.
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Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling
Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling
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Australian scientists developed Partial Rootzone Drying (PRD), an irrigation approach designed to reduce water use while maintaining commercial crop production. Developed at the University of Adelaides Waite campus by a team led by Dr Peter Dry and Dr Brian Loveys of CSIRO Plant Industry, the method alternates watering between different parts of a plants root system.Drying one portion while keeping another watered encourages the plant to conserve water through changes in stomatal activity, while the wet roots support continued growth and production.
Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look gameplay
Okay this is folks. After 13 years of waiting, what feels like countless delays (two if I remember correctly), and a gazillion dollars in profit on GTA Online later, Rockstar is set to take the virtual stage on Netflix of all places to finally show us Grand Theft Auto VI.
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Alongside the new M6 Mac mini and Apples upgraded Mac Studio, we also got a brand new, next-generation Apple Polishing Cloth and it is now available for purchase on Amazon. While not technically a deal, this new model is only $9 Prime shipped.
WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global health
The World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and gene editing. It aims to ensure scientific progress benefits all populations worldwide. Youth representatives will bring younger perspectives to these important discussions. The council will help WHO prepare for future global health challenges and opportunities.
Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO Next Week: 15 Years in Quotes
Tim Cook will be stepping down as Apple's CEO in just five more days, with the company's hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take over. Below, we have surfaced some of Cook's notable quotes over his 15 years leading Apple. August 2011, in an email to Apple employees upon becoming CEO: I want you to be confident that Apple is not going to change. I cherish and celebrate Apple's unique principles and values. Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in the world and we are going to stay true to that - it is in our DNA. We are going to continue to make the best products in the world that delight our customers and make our employees incredibly proud of what they do. May 2012, on Apple's secrecy: We're going to double down on secrecy on products. I'm serious. September 2012, in a public apology about the botched launch of Apple Maps: At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better. December 2012, when asked if it is true that he wakes up at 3:45 a.m. every morning: Yes, every morning. The thing about it is, when you love what you do, you don't really think of it as work. It's what you do. And that's the good fortune of where I find myself. October 2014, in a public essay: I'm proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me. March 2015, the month before the Apple Watch launched: Apple Watch begins a new chapter in the way we relate to technology and we think our customers are going to love it. We can't wait for people to start wearing Apple Watch to easily access information that matters, to interact with the world, and to live a better day by being more aware of their daily activity than ever before. October 2015, on privacy: We see that privacy is a fundamental human right that people have. June 2017, expressing his excitement about augmented reality: I think it is profound. I am so excited about it, I just want to yell out and scream. March 2018, on what he would do if he were Mark Zuckerberg, amid a Facebook privacy scandal: I wouldn't be in this situation. March 2020, in response to COVID-19: There is no mistaking the challenge of this moment. The entire Apple family is indebted to the heroic first responders, doctors, nurses, researchers, public health experts and public servants globally who have given every ounce of their spirit to help the world meet this moment. August 2022, on Apple's legacy: I think that when we look back one day and ask, what's been Apple's greatest contribution, it will be in health. September 2022, in response to a customer asking why the iPhone did not support RCS, when Android smartphones already did at the time: Buy your mom an iPhone. June 2023, in Apple's Vision Pro announcement: Today marks the beginning of a new era for computing. Just as the Mac introduced us to personal computing, and iPhone introduced us to mobile computing, Apple Vision Pro introduces us to spatial computing. Built upon decades of Apple innovation, Vision Pro is years ahead and unlike anything created before with a revolutionary new input system and thousands of groundbreaking innovations. April 2026, upon announcing he is stepping down as CEO: It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world. And a list of Cook quotes would not be complete without: Good moooorning! Cook will remain at Apple as executive chairman on the company's board of directors. In this role, Apple said he will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world. Tag: Tim Cook This article, Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO Next Week: 15 Years in Quotes first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
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In 2000, Purdue University researchers developed a modified office chair that used pressure sensors and computer software to identify how people were sitting. Tested on 30 people, the system achieved 96 percent overall accuracy and was especially effective at recognizing slouching, reaching 99.8 percent accuracy for that posture.The chair created detailed pressure maps from information collected by sensing elements called sensels, allowing software to distinguish different seating positions.
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Tata Motors Rebrands Passenger Vehicle Business As Tata.Cars
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Why Thinking Like an Engineer Is Essential for Kids in the Age of AI
As AI changes the skills and jobs of tomorrow, children may need more than technical knowledge. CrunchLabs Rachele Harmuth explains why learning to think like an engineer can help kids build curiosity, confidence and resilience.
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Project-18: Why India Wants Japans Maya-Class Tech for Its New Next-Gen Destroyer
India is developing Project-18, a massive 13,000-ton next-generation destroyer class designed to leapfrog the current Visakhapatnam-class in size, firepower, and network-centric warfare. Armed with 144 vertical launch cells for BrahMos missiles, the Project Kusha air defense system, and future hypersonic weapons, this cruiser-class warship aims to dominate the Indo-Pacific. To fast-track this critical indigenous program and counter regional naval expansion, New Delhi is actively exploring technological collaborations with Tokyo to integrate advanced combat systems from Japans elite Maya-class warships.#Project18 #IndianNavy #Project18Destroyer #P18 #IndianDefence #DefenceNews #IndianNavyNews #BrahMos #ProjectKusha #MayaClass #JapanIndia #IndiaJapan #Warship #Destroyer #NavalPower #IndoPacific #IndianOcean #HypersonicWeapons #MilitaryTechnology #DefenceTechnology #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat
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While you still have a few months before Grand Theft Auto VI releases (84 days to be exact), there are only hours left until Rockstar finally shows us the game properly. And with all that mind, we have put together a giant list of discounts on TVs to ensure your setup is all the way ready for the biggest game release in history. Official Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look gameplay goes live today!
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Indias Agriculture Minister seeks industrys support in taking agri tech to farmers field
Urges industry to work on a 5-point formula, invites private sector to take technolgy to help the government in achieving larger objectives
This excellent HP laptop is nearly 50% off at Best Buy - and comes with a cheap TV
Snag the HP OmniBook 3 16-inch laptop for under $700, plus get a 43-inch Toshiba smart TV for just $99 when you bundle at Best Buy.
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Amazon is currently offering the more budget-friendly Worx 20V 22-inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer down at $139.99 shipped. Its coming down off a $180 full price here, with this rate only having appeared once in 2026 at the top of August, while other discounts have kept the price above $145. Youre getting a second chance at the 2026 low here with the $40 markdown, and you can find some additional tool deals from the brands official Amazon storefront here.
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Apple escaped Android's 'toxic hellstew' - now Siri AI is creating a new one
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2025 vs. 2026 Mac Studio Buyer
Apple this week announced a new Mac Studio with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, discontinuing the M4 Max and M3 Ultra models that had been on sale since March 2025. The machine's design is unchanged for a fifth consecutive year, with all of the upgrades being internal. The table below details everything that changed regardless of whether you choose a Max or an Ultra chip. The two tables that follow break down the differences within each tier. What Changed Across Both Models Here's everything that differs between the 2025 and 2026 Mac Studio irrespective of configuration: Mac Studio (2025) Mac Studio (2026) Baseline SSD read and write speeds Next-generation SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6, with up to twice the read and write speeds Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) via the Apple-designed N1 chip Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 6 Genlock over USB-C With the latest model, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 arrive on the Mac Studio for the first time, facilitated by the same N1 chip Apple introduced in the iPhone 17 lineup. Apple also says the new machine is made with 35% recycled content overall, including 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. Mac Studio M4 Max vs. M5 Max Here's everything that differs between the M4 Max and M5 Max configurations: Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025) Mac Studio (M5 Max, 2026) M4 Max chip M5 Max chip 14-core CPU, configurable to 16-core, with 12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance cores 32-core GPU, configurable to 40-core 32-core GPU, configurable to 40-core, with Neural Accelerators built into every core and enhanced shader cores Second-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing Third-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing Up to 546GB/s memory bandwidth Up to 614GB/s memory bandwidth 36GB unified memory with the 32-core GPU, or 64GB with the 40-core GPU (128GB option withdrawn in May 2026) 36GB unified memory with the 32-core GPU, or 48GB, 64GB, or 128GB with the 40-core GPU Weighs 6.1 pounds (2.74 kg) Weighs 6.0 pounds (2.7 kg) Now discontinued Starts at $2,499 The most immediately useful change is at the entry level. The M4 Max started with a 14-core CPU and could be configured up to 16 cores, whereas the M5 Max has an 18-core CPU as standard with no CPU upgrade to buy. Apple has also changed its core architecture, dropping the performance and efficiency split in favor of 6 super cores and 12 performance cores. Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs. M5 Ultra The table below outlines every difference between the two Ultra configurations: Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025) Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026) M3 Ultra chip M5 Ultra chip 28-core CPU, configurable to 32-core, with 24 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores 30-core CPU, configurable to 36-core, with 12 super cores and 24 performance cores 60-core GPU, configurable to 80-core 64-core GPU, configurable to 80-core, with Neural Accelerators built into every core and enhanced shader cores First-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing Third-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing Dynamic Caching Second-generation Dynamic Caching 819GB/s memory bandwidth 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth 96GB, 256GB, or 512GB unified memory (512GB option withdrawn in March 2026 and the 256GB option withdrawn in May 2026) 96GB or 256GB unified memory, or 512GB with the 80-core GPU Now discontinued Starts at $5,499 Across both generations, the maximum GPU still contains 80 cores, the Neural Engine still contains 32 cores, display support and media engine is identical, storage still maxes out at 16TB, and maximum unified memory is still 512GB. The 1.2TB/s of bandwidth feeding that memory, which is 50% higher than before, and the Neural Accelerators for each GPU core, are among the key changes. How Big Are the Upgrades? Apple's own comparisons against the outgoing chips are heavily weighted toward AI and graphics. For the M5 Max against the M4 Max, Apple claims: Up to 3.9x faster LLM prompt processing in LM Studio Up to 3.5x faster text-to-image performance Up to 3x faster Magic Mask performance in Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio Up to 1.9x faster basecalling for DNA sequencing in Oxford Nanopore MinKNOW Up to 50% faster graphics performance For the M5 Ultra against the M3 Ultra, Apple claims: Up to 4.3x faster text-to-image performance Up to 4x faster LLM prompt processing in LM Studio Up to 3.3x faster CopyCat ML training performance in Foundry Nuke Up to 1.8x faster graphics performance Up to 1.7x faster scene rendering performance in Maxon Redshift Up to 1.3x higher multithreaded CPU performance On either chip, tasks that use matrix multiplication can run three to four times faster thanks to new Neural Accelerators in each GPU core. Which to Choose? Apple no longer sells the M4 Max or M3 Ultra models, which became relatively poor value for money by the end of their run. The M4 Max cost $2,499 with a 14-core CPU and up to 64GB of memory. For the same price, the M5 Max has an 18-core CPU, 614GB/s memory bandwidth, up to 128GB of memory, twice-fast storage, and WiFi 7. The M3 Ultra ended at $5,299 with a 96GB memory limit. For $200 more, the M5 Ultra brings back 256GB and 512GB options and adds 50% more memory bandwidth. Current M4 Max and M3 Ultra owners generally do not need to upgrade after only 17 months. Launch buyers paid $1,999 or $3,999, so replacing their machine now costs 2538% more for the same design, ports, Ultra core limits, storage limit, and Media Engine. The main exception is AI-heavy work. Local LLMs, on-device image or video generation, and demanding machine-learning tasks in applications like DaVinci Resolve or Nuke can benefit substantially from the new Neural Accelerators. The M5 Ultra's 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth can also improve large-model token generation. The upgrade makes more sense for M1 or M2 Mac Studio owners. Apple says the M5 Max can process prompts up to 10.7 faster than the M1 Max , while the M5 Ultra can train ML models up to 15.4 faster than the M1 Ultra . Older models also lack Thunderbolt 5, AV1 decoding, and the newer Media Engine. If you already skipped the 2025 refresh, this is a more meaningful step forward. The 2025 models are mainly worth considering used or refurbished at a steep discount. Apple raised prices in June, so lightly discounted older stock is often too close in price to a new model. One notable exception is an M3 Ultra with 256GB or 512GB of memory, since those configurations were unavailable new for much of 2026 and M5 Ultra equivalents will not ship until later this year. When configuring, buyers should remember that memory and graphics are linked. The M5 Max always has an 18-core CPU, so the key choices are GPU and memory. More than 36GB of memory requires the 40-core GPU. With the M5 Ultra, 512GB of memory requires the 80-core GPU. If memory is your limit, as it often is for local AI tasks, you may need to pay for more GPU cores too. Apple says the 512GB M5 Ultra arrives in late October , with pricing expected to start above $10,000. The M5 Ultra is now Apple's highest-end Mac. Apple discontinued the Mac Pro in March, seemingly with no plans for a replacement. There is no higher end Mac to wait for and no internal expansion path beyond adding a second machine. Pre-orders are now open, with all but the 512GB model arriving on September 22. All M5 Ultra configurations now show a shipping time of 1012 weeks in the United States. Related Roundup: Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now) Related Forum: Mac Studio This article, 2025 vs. 2026 Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Miroddi XXL Desk Pad with Dual Qi Charging Buy for $28.50 (Reg. $65) What we love If you have a desk pad that has seen better days, this may be a good time to upgrade. Youll not only be able to refresh what you currently have, but also stand to benefit from dual Qi charging pads, one of which can prop up your phone.
