Researchers have built a deterministic single-photon source that operates at the ideal telecom wavelength. It achieves a record 92% two-photon interference visibility, solving a decade-old problem for quantum networks.
According to Popular Mechanics, the AI boom is creating a severe shortage of key components like GPUs and RAM, driving up prices across the entire tech industry. Analysts predict smartphone prices could rise up to 30%, while memory chip prices are expected to jump another 40-55% in early 2026. This
Microsoft is testing a cleaner, more modern look for Xbox achievement notifications on its Cloud Gaming service. However, sources confirm there are no immediate plans for a broader system revamp, despite fan demand for features rivaling PlayStation’s trophy system.
MAINGEAR has launched a limited-run retro PC that stuffs modern RTX 50-series hardware into a classic beige chassis. Only 38 total units will be made, with prices starting at $2,499 and a top-tier model costing $9,799. It’s a nostalgia trip with a very modern price tag.
A new specification is coming this summer to add the Brotli compression filter to PDFs. This long-overdue change aims to combat ballooning file sizes but will require updates to every single PDF processor and reader.
IBM’s latest earnings show a surprising mainframe resurgence, with Z series revenue hitting a 20-year high. The key driver? Generative AI tools like Watson Code Assistant that are refactoring ancient COBOL code, making the platform relevant for a new era.
Intel’s new Panther Lake processor is making waves in early testing. The Core Ultra 9 388H reportedly delivers over 14 hours of battery life and strong gaming performance, marking a major leap for Team Blue.
According to Techmeme, Meta posted $201B in revenue for the year, a 22% increase, with 98% from ads. Reels alone hit a $50B annual run rate, powered by over 2B advertisers using Meta’s AI tools. Separately, Satya Nadella announced Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users.
Meta’s CFO Susan Li revealed a massive projected capex of $115-135 billion for 2026, driven by AI data centers. This is a near-doubling from 2025 and signals an aggressive, costly infrastructure arms race. The company is still operating “capacity-constrained” despite huge cloud deals.
Meta shares surged over 8% after beating Q4 earnings, with Wall Street cheering its AI spending. Microsoft, however, fell 7% as its cloud growth showed signs of cooling.
