ZincFive has unveiled the BC 2 AI, an AI-optimized UPS battery cabinet using nickel-zinc technology. It’s designed to handle the intense power surges from GPU clusters while maintaining traditional backup capabilities. The system promises to reduce space requirements and infrastructure costs for AI
Scientists are struggling with cloud computing costs and availability despite promises of on-demand resources. A recent performance study showed one lab incurred $4,000 in charges while waiting for nodes that were never allocated. The fundamental mismatch between business models and scientific workf
Samsung Electronics has acquired Europe’s largest HVAC company FläktGroup in a strategic move to expand into commercial climate control systems. The acquisition will integrate FläktGroup’s technology with Samsung’s SmartThings Pro and b.IoT platforms. This positions Samsung to compete in the growing
Ventures Platform has secured $64 million toward its $75 million target for African startups. The Nigerian government’s participation marks its debut VC investment, signaling strong local support for the continent’s tech ecosystem.
Nintendo just launched a mobile store app for iOS and Android that finally makes browsing games less painful than using the Switch eShop. The app provides detailed gameplay stats across multiple consoles, but still forces you to complete purchases through a web browser. It’s classic Nintendo – brill
Microsoft has launched a new multi-app installation feature that directly competes with veteran tool Ninite. The feature lets users batch install multiple Microsoft Store apps with just a few clicks. However, it’s limited to Store apps and lacks some key Ninite features.
Google’s AI Overviews are dramatically changing how websites get traffic. A new study shows being cited can boost click-through rates significantly. But is this correlation or causation?
Writing emotional reviews makes you more likely to recommend products and become a repeat customer, according to new research. The study analyzed over 14,000 reviews across multiple experiments to understand how review writing affects the writer’s loyalty.
A Duke University professor built an AI chatbot specifically designed to disagree with users. Unlike sycophantic models like ChatGPT, Disagree Bot pushes back with well-reasoned arguments that actually improve conversations.
Google and Epic Games have settled their long-running legal battle over app store practices. The deal includes reduced fees and more payment options for developers through 2032. This marks a major shift in Android’s ecosystem while Epic continues fighting Apple.
