Google has finally pushed Android 16 QPR1 source code to AOSP after a two-month delay since the September release. This enables custom ROM developers to access Material 3 Expressive features, though Pixel device trees remain unavailable.
Governments are banking on AI to solve fiscal challenges, but the evidence suggests this optimism is misplaced. An MIT report reveals that 95% of generative AI initiatives deliver zero return on investment.
Samsung has unveiled HDR10+ Advanced, its next-generation HDR format designed to compete with Dolby Vision 2. The technology introduces six major enhancements including AI-driven brightness boosting and genre-specific optimization. First TVs featuring the format are expected in 2026 with Amazon Prim
Apple’s M5 processor launch was surprisingly low-key, but the performance improvements tell a different story. The base M5 chip nearly matches M4 Pro GPU performance while revolutionizing AI capabilities. This represents a fundamental architectural shift that positions Apple for an AI-powered future
Elgato has partnered with Discord to release a special edition Stream Deck Mini featuring Discord branding and pre-loaded controls. The device is the company’s first product to be sold exclusively through specific retail partners rather than direct channels. Each unit includes a free month of Discor
According to a new report, a secretive startup called Preventive is attempting to create the first known genetically-modified baby outside China. The company is backed by tech billionaires including Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and has been working for six months to edit embry
University of Rochester researchers have created a metasurface-based optical component that dramatically improves AR glasses brightness and efficiency. The three-zone design achieves 30% average coupling efficiency, bringing us closer to lightweight, all-day AR glasses. This breakthrough could final
Costa Rica’s telecom regulator has blocked the planned merger between Liberty Latin America and Millicom. The deal would have given the combined entity control over 86% of the market. Both companies are now appealing the decision.
America’s cyber defense agency has issued an urgent warning to Samsung smartphone users. A critical vulnerability in Android’s image processing has been exploited to install commercial-grade spyware. Federal agencies must patch within 21 days – and everyone else should too.
According to Forbes, predictive AI remains essential for managing business uncertainty despite GenAI’s hype. The two technologies serve fundamentally different purposes, with predictive AI handling granular probability calculations while GenAI supports and explains. They’re increasingly integrating
