For hard real-time systems, predictable storage latency is non-negotiable. A new approach integrates flash management directly into the database kernel, trading a black box for bounded, guaranteed timing. It’s a radical fix for a persistent problem.
A new study from EPFL models the real-world potential of pyridinic-graphene membranes for capturing CO2. The tech shows promise for cutting costs, especially at coal plants, but faces a key challenge with cement flue gas.
Rockstar Games has issued a new, more detailed statement defending its dismissal of 34 employees, claiming they leaked confidential info on “upcoming and unannounced titles.” The workers’ union and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are not convinced, with a government investigation now underway.
A group of lawyers has filed a formal petition to cancel X Corp.’s trademarks on “Twitter” and “tweet,” claiming Elon Musk abandoned the brand. They plan to launch a new social network called Twitter.new if they win.
Nu Quantum, a University of Cambridge spin-out, has raised $60 million in Series A funding. The startup aims to build the networking fabric to connect quantum processors into more powerful, fault-tolerant systems.
London’s Hummingbird Ventures has a winning, if controversial, investment thesis: back founders with childhood trauma. Partners Barend Van den Brande and Firat Ileri look for “outliers” with grit, leading to huge wins like BillionToOne and Kraken.
According to a ZDNet article, AMD is positioning its full stack of hardware as the solution for enterprises struggling with the compute demands of AI. The company claims its EPYC processors can enable a 7-to-1 server consolidation and cut power use by up to 68%. Their latest MI325X GPU is said to ou
According to The Economist, the web’s fundamental infrastructure needs an overhaul to enable advanced AI agents. The current system of APIs, built for human developers, is too clunky for machines that reason in natural language.
The annual Day of the Devs showcase, a collaboration between Double Fine and iam8bit, just wrapped up its 2025 digital event. It was an hour-long dive into 22 promising indie games, featuring moody adventures, creepy horror, and physics-based frog chaos.
HTC is launching its Vive Eagle AI glasses in Hong Kong on December 10, 2025, part of a push into Greater China. The move comes as the company reports a slight year-over-year revenue dip, hoping expansion will improve performance.
