Who coined the term "cloud computing" and when?
Everyone uses "cloud computing"… but almost nobody knows who actually coined the term. Take a guess.
KPMG asked its own auditor for a discount, citing AI efficiencies
The Big Four giant argued that automation should make its own audit cheaper
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 expands hardware and OS support
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 focuses on platform updates, adding USB 3.2 support, newer virtual hardware, improved Hyper-V detection, and compatibility with recent Linux releases like Debian 13, Fedora 42, and RHEL 10, plus a new dictTool utility for working with configuration files.
Microsoft Office is down to $35 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying any subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $35. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
Qualcomm may borrow Samsung's cooling tech for its next Snapdragon flagship
The heat transfer tech could offset the thermal strain of 5GHz clock speeds
This industrial cooling setup keeps AMD's $12,000 96-core Threadripper Pro 9995WX cool at 5.3 GHz
Geekerwan's direct-die cooling project sets new benchmarks without the need for liquid nitrogen
AMD Just Made Another Radeon Mistake
AMD has an easy win sitting right in front of it, yet it's choosing not to take it. FSR 4 already works on older Radeon GPUs, so why is AMD still holding it back?
Skyrim and Fallout 4 designer warns raising game prices beyond $70 could backfire
"Special breed" of gamers may decide where AAA pricing goes next
Waymo admits that its autopilot is often just guys from the Philippines
Remote drivers intervene in unusual situations
3D-printed batteries aim to reshape energy storage in small devices
Material Hybrid Manufacturing sees a path that goes past cylindrical cells and into curved, complex surfaces
iPhone 17e could arrive as soon as this month with MagSafe
A19 processor and Dynamic Island are also rumored
In brief: Apple updated its entry-level iPhone last February for the first time in three years, marking a brand shift and a new annual release schedule. Rumors suggest that the next model, the iPhone 17e, is set for an imminent launch with several new features previously exclusive to higher-priced models.
Google Play Store 50.0.23 arrives with under-the-hood improvements
Google has rolled out version 50.0.23 of the Play Store, continuing its steady cadence of under-the-hood updates. As usual, this release focuses on stability and performance rather than flashy new features. You can check your current version under Settings > About in the Play Store app, and if you're behind, you can download the latest build right here.
Apple may soon open CarPlay to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI assistants
Apple loosens CarPlay's rules to let AI apps plug in
This fusion energy startup thinks it can cut lasers out of the equation
A small engineering tweak could remove one of fusion's costliest hurdles
Raspberry Pi 4 variant gains second DRAM chip as memory shortage persists
In a nutshell: Raspberry Pi is one of many companies affected by the ongoing memory shortage fueled by the AI boom. As the DRAM industry shifts focus toward higher margin products for Big Tech's ambitious data center projects, the UK-based foundation has had to adjust chip configurations on its PCBs to prevent further supply issues.
GPT 5.3 Codex, OpenAI's new agentic coding model, helped create itself
Anthropic's Claude Cowork tool is also built by Claude Code itself
AirDrop file sharing is coming to more Android phones "very soon"
Google wants switching between iPhone and Android to feel less painful
Rufus improves partition formatting, drive detection
Rufus remains one of the easiest and most reliable ways to create bootable USB drives. The tool now does a better job cleaning up partitions before formatting, improves SSD detection with long IDs, and includes several important bug fixes. Longtime users continue to praise Rufus for being fast and lightweight.
New AI model can predict battery lifespan after only 50 cycles
The system reduces the time and energy required for testing by up to 95 percent
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FUTUROLOGY
Warm skin, eye contact, and microexpressions: world's first "biomimetic AI robot"
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HARDWARE
AMD's Zen 6 will adopt Intel's FRED to modernize x86 interrupt handling
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THE WEB
Europe's answer to Starlink is officially starting to come online
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THE NEW CORPORATE ALIBI
AI is the go-to excuse for mass layoffs
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TECH TRIVIA
Who coined the term
"cloud computing" and when? -
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The Large Hadron Collider will now heat homes as well as smash particles
US bans Chinese software from connected cars, triggering a major industry overhaul
From chip labs to smart tires, US carmakers are being forced to rethink "Made in China"
AT&T teams up with Samsung on the amiGO Jr. Phone, a smartphone built for kids
Is it really just a Galaxy A16 with a bundled app?
Volkswagen overtakes Tesla in European EV sales for the first time
After BYD overtook it globally, the US brand faces another blow in its most competitive region
Nvidia 6x DLSS frame generation and dynamic modes launch in April
New feature switches between frame-gen modes within seconds
Asrock responds to reports of Ryzen 9000 CPU failures on its AM5 motherboards
Weeks after Asus did the same
A "living" artificial pancreas implant could be a breakthrough for people with diabetes
Powered by protective crystal structures, the cell-based device could one day make daily insulin injections obsolete
Baldur's Gate is getting an HBO TV series set after Baldur's Gate 3
Penned by The Last of Us' Craig Mazin – a 1,000-hour Baldur's Gate 3 diehard
Windows update woes continue, this time slowing down Nvidia GPUs
Nvidia recommends uninstalling Windows 11 KB5074109
Enthusiast makes NVMe SSD work on a Pentium III system through a PCI slot
This NVMe SSD is stuck in the 1990s
AI may be ready for the mainstream, the economics aren't
Momentum, money, and adoption are rising, but AI's business foundations are still shaky
Overwatch is no longer Overwatch 2, unveils 10 new heroes ahead of Switch 2 launch
Overwatch will reset to season 1 every year under Blizzard's new plan
Intel has a new chief architect working on new GPUs
Even the company that jump-started the PC industry cannot escape the AI frenzy
Canon celebrates 30 years of PowerShot with limited-edition G7 X Mark III camera
In a nutshell: It's been nearly 30 years since Canon launched its first consumer digital camera, the PowerShot 600. To commemorate the anniversary, the imaging specialist has announced a limited edition version of the PowerShot G7 X Mark III that honors the PowerShot brand.
As Google doubles down on AI spending, Gemini delivers a breakout quarter
Three years after ChatGPT, Google's AI turnaround is complete
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