YouTuber builds world's strongest handheld laser, melts titanium and fractures diamonds
It can also weld razor blades and make synthetic rubies
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Intel integrated graphics overclocked to 4.25 GHz, edging out the RTX 4090's world record
Arrow Lake iGPU pushed using 1.7V at -170°C
Enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes among US buyers, despite new choices
Charging worries and high costs dampen EV appeal
A full Atari 8-bit computer has been recreated on a stamp-sized FPGA module
It even outperforms the original, despite the size
The most productive workers "rest" almost two and a half hours during an 8-hour workday, study claims
Are in-office and hybrid work models really better for productivity?
Pornhub withdraws from France as age verfication checks get too intrusive
Aylo says au revoir as French law kills the mood
Another lawyer punished for citing ChatGPT-created nonexistent cases
Lawyers: the only people unaware of ChatGPT's tendency to lie
DIY duo turns treadmill into belt-driven limitless 3D printer
It could conceivably print furniture components, architectural models, or long mechanical parts in a single piece
AI could soon consume more electricity than Bitcoin mining and entire countries
Unchecked AI growth could double data center emissions
Java turns 30 and shows no signs of slowing down
Three decades on, Java remains a cornerstone of the software world
Amazon Fire Sticks are enabling billions in video piracy, report finds
Facebook and Google are also playing a major role
Why it matters: It's somewhat ironic that arguably the biggest piracy enabler today is a device that comes from Amazon, a $2 trillion tech giant with a streaming service. According to a new report, jailbroken Amazon Fire Sticks are used to watch billions of dollars worth of pirated streams, and Google, Meta and Microsoft are exacerbating the situation.
You have 30 minutes: Where would you hide a USB drive from the FBI?
Weekend Open Forum returns with a challenge
AI could erase half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, warns Anthropic CEO
Irony alert: AI firm's CEO issues dire jobs warning
Israel confirms world-first combat use of laser-beam weapon, downs Hezbollah drones
The new laser weapons will complement Iron Dome defenses
Elon Musk leaves government role amid Tesla struggles, budget backlash, and DOGE drama
Musk's 130 days as a special government employee have ended
Panasonic abandons VGA port from "Let's Note" laptops, signaling end of era in Japan
The VGA connector is becoming a rare sight
China hosts world's first mechanical mixed martial arts tournament
Petite plastic pugilists packing powerless punches
Robots are taking over some tasks, but workers report losing purpose and autonomy
When robots take over, workers lose more than just tasks
AI will die "overnight" if copyright permission is enforced, says former Meta exec
You wouldn't steal a car, but tech companies should be free to do whatever they want with your content?
Putin calls for "throttling" Microsoft and Zoom in Russia, urges development of domestic alternatives
Even McDonald's didn't escape Putin's wrath
The CEOs of Zoom and Klarna have presented earnings calls using AI avatars
Zoom is rolling out a custom AI avatar feature