HP Dimension offers sci-fi-style 3D video calls, built on Google Beam
Priced at just $24,999
Futurology articles
Superwood aims to replace steel and concrete with a sustainable alternative
First shipments are expected later this year as demand for green materials grows
Forward-looking: As InventWood prepares to bring its first batches of Superwood to market, it stands as a testament to what can happen when scientific innovation meets entrepreneurial determination. If successful, Superwood could mark a turning point in the quest for greener, stronger, and more beautiful buildings.
The future of data storage might be ceramic glass that can last thousands of years
Cerabyte's ceramic glass storage endures boiling and baking in extreme durability tests
Visa is piloting AI agents with payment systems for autonomous shopping
Forward-looking: Visa plans to allow AI agents to conduct financial transactions on behalf of consumers, a move that could streamline and automate everyday purchases. The company is currently running pilot programs that connect its payment network to AI platforms developed by firms such as Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and Mistral, with broader adoption expected soon.
Touchable 3D holograms are now a reality in world-first breakthrough
Reach out and touch something
Forward-looking: A team of scientists has successfully demonstrated the world's first interactive 3D holographic display, enabling users to physically interact with virtual light projections. If commercialized, this technology could be immensely useful in education – just to name one example.
Startup wants to use lasers to cool chips in a weirdly precise way
Using a wonder material that cools down instead of heating up when fired with lasers
Nuclear-powered battery could eliminate need for recharging
Betavoltaic technology could power pacemakers, satellites, and more
Jensen Huang anticipates 20% performance boost from gate-all-around transistors
New technology likely vital for Feynman (2028) and later GPU architectures
Most AI experts say chasing AGI with more compute is a losing strategy
Is the industry pouring billions into a dead end?
Microsoft Majorana 1 chip promises real quantum computing within years, not decades
Chip harnesses exotic "topological" state of matter
We're getting closer to having practical quantum computers - here's what they will be used for
From superposition to real-world impact
A Review of Nvidia's DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Multi Frame Generation is one of the standout features in DLSS 4 and the new Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs. This review dives into its performance, image quality, and whether it's truly worth upgrading for.
First-ever data center on the Moon set to launch next month
The self-contained facility promises to offer unparalleled data security and environmental benefits
In 1863, one man warned us about AI - how a 19th-century letter foresaw AI fears
The theme of machine dominance would later find its way into numerous works of science fiction
Through the looking glass: In an era when the American Civil War dominated headlines, an English sheep farmer in New Zealand penned a letter that would prove remarkably prophetic. On June 13, 1863, The Press newspaper of Christchurch published a missive titled "Darwin among the Machines," which may contain the first published argument for halting technological progress to prevent machines from dominating humanity.
JetZero aims to make commercial jets flatter (and more futuristic) by 2030
Blended wing innovation could slash jet fuel consumption by 50%
AI Agents Explained: The Next Evolution in Artificial Intelligence
Interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be fun and sometimes useful, but the next level of everyday AI goes beyond answering questions: AI agents carry out tasks for you.
What Are Chiplets and Why They Are So Important for the Future of Processors
While chiplets have been around for decades, today they are the hottest trend in chip making powering millions of devices from PCs, to servers, phones and wearables.
Hidden underground hydrogen reserves could power the entire Earth for centuries
There are practical limitations to harvesting this energy source however
Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging
Enough juice for 12,000 km per year in sunny areas
Are gaming consoles reaching final form? Former PlayStation boss says no more major hardware leaps
"We have sort of maxed out there"
What's next for Intel: Split, sell, or shut down the fabs?
Pat Gelsinger is out, but the big questions remain
In context: Intel has been in play since reporting its disastrous June quarter. Despite turning in a decent quarter last month, the writing has been on the wall for several months that Gelsinger was under pressure. That pressure was coming from all directions – customers, partners, employees, and, not least, the Street. After the company reset guidance in July, the consensus across the financial community was that Intel had to be split in two, and increasingly that Gelsinger had to go.
New $150M facility will fire 7-petawatt lasers to (hopefully) achieve nuclear fusion
Forward-looking: Fusion energy is often regarded as the holy grail of power generation because it harnesses the same atomic process that powers the sun. The concept involves forcing atomic nuclei to fuse together, unleashing immense energy. If scientists can crack the code using lasers, it could lead to a virtually limitless supply of safe, sustainable energy without any carbon emissions.
Researchers achieve first successful communication between dreaming individuals
Commercializing dreams could be a nightmare
HaLow protocol establishes new Wi-Fi range record of 9.9 miles
More than five times the previous 1.8-mile record
