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As agentic AI expands context windows, storage infrastructure becomes a critical performance lever. Solidigm, Vast Data and Supermicro are introducing new storage tiers and KV cache offload to cut latency and GPU costs.
MIT alumna Kelly Shen '17 uses algorithms at Sotheby's to forecast art prices and manage real-time bidding systems, blending her computer science training with a lifelong passion for drawing.
Apple introduced the M6 chip in new Mac mini and Mac Studio, pointing to major performance and efficiency improvements for the upcoming A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro via 2-nanometer technology.
Instagram is rolling out First Draft, a new Reels editing feature that automatically trims clips and removes pauses to help creators produce initial cuts faster.
Nokia's new 300 Charge is a basic phone that doubles as a 10W powerbank with a 3,700mAh battery and LED flashlight, according to Engadget.
Anthropic unifies Claude chat and Cowork memory, with editing controls and sensitive topics off by default.
Meta unveils MetaRoCE, a loss-tolerant RDMA transport for AI Ethernet, boosting all-reduce performance and resilience.
A new bootloader exploit gives full root access to the original Meta Quest, letting users bypass Meta accounts and sideload apps without company servers.
Meaco has unveiled two tower fans, both in stock now, after its earlier air circulators sold out during the summer heatwave. Prices start at £69.99.
A ZDNet report details a T-Mobile customer's switch to Mint Mobile, saving $100 monthly but facing data deprioritization, hotspot limits, and roaming gaps.
A newly reviewed leak reveals Microsoft's abandoned Project Aion was designed as a 'Copilot OS' centered on AI agents, underscoring the company's continued AI focus despite current downplaying.
Gemini interactive models expand to Workspace users; new Play Services update adds Googlebooks phone-app access and Ask Play highlights.
Cybercriminals are using fake GTA 6 demos to install malware, while a leaker floods the internet with gameplay footage ahead of the Nov. 19 release.
Granite Team released Granite 4.2 LLMs and Turbo CTC speech models featuring 12,600 RTFx speed and Apache 2.0 licensing.
Apple TV has unveiled "Brothers," a new original comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, premiering September 23. The series comes from Lee Eisenberg of "The Office."
AI companies are bringing ads to chatbots, but TechRadar warns the industry is repeating the ad-blocking wars' mistakes, risking user trust.
Most Pixel 10 Pro owners are skipping the Pixel 11 Pro, a poll finds; Google says foldable owners spend 14x more on apps.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra drops to $961 on Amazon, while new CAD renders hint at a major camera redesign for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Beijing Off-road's Taitan 700 launched on Aug. 25 with prices starting at 279,800 yuan. It features Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 and off-road NOA, combining luxury and off-road capability.
Sihoo's Doro C300 Pro V2 ergonomic chair is discounted to $399.99 in the US and £410 in the UK during Labor Day and back-to-school sales, featuring adaptive lumbar support and 8D armrests.
Keenable raised $26M from Accel to build web search for AI agents; its 100B-document index is already in production.
Wyze announced the Indoor Cam Pan, a $39.98 pan-and-tilt indoor camera with a lens that retracts completely into the body for privacy.
Perplexity launched Portable Computer, a local-first AI agent that runs models on-device, offering speed, security and cost savings. It's available now for paid Linux users with Nvidia RTX GPUs, coming to Windows in September.
Nucleus Security launched AI engine Nucleus Helix for exposure management, adding discovery, natural-language interface and expanded threat intelligence.