Month: February 2025
Can 18A save Intel from being devoured by its rivals – and Wall Street?
In case you haven’t been paying attention, Intel has been getting banged up lately in both the press and on Wall Street. Over the last 12 months, it’s lost just under 43% of its share value as well as its CEO, Pat Gelsinger. It’s watched Nvidia and AMD make major…
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SpaceX thinks it knows why Starship exploded on its last test flight
The goal of the seventh test flight was to test several upgrades SpaceX made to its heavy-lift rocket system. After a successful launch and completing a full duration burn, the Super Heavy booster separated from Starship and triggered a boostback burn designed to return it to the launch site. Following…
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Xbox showcase gave release dates for three indie games we’re looking forward to
Monday’s ID@Xbox indie showcase included release dates for a few upcoming games we’ve been tracking. 33 Immortals, which lets you round up 32 pals to try to escape hell with, arrives next month, with the escape room mansion game Blue Prince coming in April and the quirky shooter Revenge of…
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AT&T and Verizon connect first cellphone-to-satellite video calls
Verizon and AT&T have each announced milestones in making cellphone-to-satellite video calls in partnership with satellite company AST SpaceMobile. Verizon has completed its first cellphone-to-satellite video call, while AT&T has completed its first using satellites that will be used as part of a commercial network. There’s lining up competition to…
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The rise of the TV monitor: MSI joins the likes of Samsung and LG with a smart monitor that offers Google TV and even a remote control
MSI’s Multi-Platform Streamer Prime app – no extra software needed Integrates Google TV with thousands of movies and shows The wireless display feature supports Google Cast and Miracast MSI has entered the smart monitor market with the launch of the Modern MD272UPSW, a UHD 4K display. The 27-inch IPS panel…
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What to expect from Amazon’s big Alexa event this week
Amazon is holding a press event this week, where we expect it to finally launch its “new” Alexa. This could be the beginning of a major shift in how we use generative AI in our homes, or it could be a big disappointment. The latter seems likely, based on the…
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