January 25, 2025

Hardware

E6 Claims Its Groundbreaking Copper-Diamond Heatsinks Will Keep Chips Chill

Element Six (E6), a subsidiary of the ever-dominant De Beers Group, just put out a press release unveiling its new “Copper Diamond Composite Material” (Cu-Diamond composite), a material it claims can revolutionize cooling solutions for high-performance computing (HPC) chips and GaN RF devices. This shiny innovation promises high thermal and electrical conductivity while also being—according to E6—a “cost-effective solution.” So, why copper and diamond? Copper is already a workhorse for thermal and electrical conductivity, while

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Hardware

Apple Slapped With Lawsuit Over Toxic Chemicals In Its Watch Bands

Apple is currently embroiled in a class action lawsuit that alleges the company included toxic chemicals known as PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in its watch bands. This lawsuit follows a study that found elevated levels of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a type of PFAS, in nine out of 22 tested watch bands. It also revealed that the pricier watch bands contain higher levels of PFHxA. Studies have shown that these chemicals are so dangerous, they’ve earned the

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Experts Weigh in on $500B Stargate Project for AI

6 min read Eliza Strickland is a senior editor at IEEE Spectrum covering AI and biomedical engineering. Emily Waltz is the power and energy editor at IEEE Spectrum. Dina Genkina is the computing and hardware editor at IEEE Spectrum Douglas Rissing/iStock In a news conference on Tuesday, President Trump announced the Stargate Project, which he called “the largest AI infrastructure project, by far, in history.” With the CEOs of OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank at his

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AI

Choosing Classification Model Evaluation Criteria

Is Recall / Precision better than Sensitivity / Specificity? Viyaleta Apgar · Follow Published in Towards Data Science · 8 min read · 14 hours ago — Photo by mingwei dong on Unsplash The simplest way to assess the qualify of a classification model is to pair the values we expected and the predicted values from the model and count all the cases in which we were right or wrong; that is — construct a

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Robotics

Agilent Technologies and ABB collaborate on laboratory automation – The Robot Report

Agilent and ABB are combining robotics, software, and instrumentation to enhance lab flexibility. Source: ABB Robotics ABB Robotics and Agilent Technologies Inc. said they have agreed to cooperate in delivering laboratory automation. The companies said they will combine their technologies to help companies across sectors to make processes such as research and quality control faster and more efficient. “This collaboration with ABB Robotics underscores Agilent’s dedication to fostering an open ecosystem within laboratories, representing a significant

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Hardware

Acemagic’s New F3A Mini PC Packs Ryzen AI Muscle In A Tiny Package

We’ve come a long way since the days when hulking PC towers were both the norm and a symbol of how much power you wielded on your desktop. In the modern era, manufacturers are able to cram quite a bit of computing muscle inside a comparatively minuscule chassis. One of the notable player in the mini PC space is Acemagic, and it’s readying a new F3A AI 370 mini PC for sale by the end

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Hardware

Wife buys husband a $139 gaming muzzle to stop him screaming

TL;DR: A wife bought her gamer husband a $139 muzzle to reduce his loud gaming outbursts, but the guilt she felt wasn’t worth the purchase. Living with a gamer who is vocal about their exploits or defeats can be extremely tough, especially if your residence is on the smaller side. To solve this problem, perhaps consider buying a human muzzle for your significant other/family member. Lauren Morton, an Associate Editor at PC Gamer deals with

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Hardware

Tesla unveils its new Model Y: redesigned exterior, improved aerodynamics, range, power, more

TL;DR: Tesla’s 2025 Model Y features a redesigned exterior for better aerodynamics, updated wheels, and retuned suspension for smoother rides. The interior includes ambient lighting, refined materials, and advanced connectivity. It offers up to 320 miles of range, frequent software updates, and access to 65,000+ Superchargers globally. Pricing starts at $31,490. Tesla has just unveiled its new Model Y for 2025 with maximum efficiency, smoother rides, and an all-new interior. Check it out: The new

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Hardware

id says DOOM: The Dark Ages is the biggest and best game the developer has ever made

TL;DR: DOOM: The Dark Ages, a prequel to the 2016 DOOM, is id Software’s largest game, focusing on accessibility with adjustable difficulty settings. It features grounded combat, a 30-story mech, and a cybernetic dragon. The game is expansive, offering a unique DOOM experience while maintaining its core essence. DOOM: The Dark Ages is the biggest and best game that developer id Software has ever made, something the team revealed during a recent roundtable Q&A session

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Hardware

AYANEO 3 flagship handheld: OLED display, AMD Strix Point APU, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD for $2099

TL;DR: AYANEO 3 is a modular handheld gaming device featuring dual USB4 ports, OCulink connectivity, and customizable RGB-ringed Hall effect joysticks. It offers IPS and OLED display options, with AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APUs. Pricing ranges from $699 to $2099, depending on configuration. The device supports up to 64GB RAM and 4TB SSD storage, runs Windows, and includes a “Magic Module AYANEO 3 is the “world’s first modular handheld”

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