Author: Zach_Wilson

HP is in the rent-a-printer business now

HP has a new proposition in a time when (companies like it have made sure) you don’t really control much about your computer anyway: why don’t you just let HP rent you one? The company debuted a subscription service today — just like CEO Enrique Lores said it would last…

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Dell ships new convertible laptop with a puzzling CPU that had ‘people scratching their heads’ — 9W Core Ultra U7-164U is probably Intel’s most interesting laptop processor right now

Dell‘s latest addition to its Latitude portfolio is a 2-in-1 tablet that doubles as a laptop with the addition of the optional detachable collaboration keyboard.  Available in River Blue, the Latitude 7350 Detachable features a 13.3 inch (2880 x 1920) IPS LCD display, and is powered by the Intel Core…

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California gives Waymo the green light to expand robotaxi operations

Waymo is now allowed to operate its self-driving robotaxis on highways in parts of Los Angeles and in the Bay Area following a California regulator’s approval of its expansion (PDF) plans on Friday. This means the company’s cars will now be allowed to drive at up to 65mph on local…

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Future computers will have chips made with exotic materials rather than silicon — and this little-known Swiss startup wants to be a big part of this

The rapid advancement of chipmaking technology over the past two decades has been primarily driven by the continuous scaling of silicon technology, commonly known as Moore’s Law. However, as we approach the physical limitations of silicon, the industry is shifting its focus towards nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes, graphene, and TMDs,…

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HP Wants to Rent You a Printer That It Monitors at All Times

HP’s “All-In Plan” requires a constant internet connection so that the company can see not just how many pages you’re printing, but what file types. It costs up to $36 per month. Source

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Looking for an RTX 4070 gaming laptop? The Asus G14 is $500 off at Best Buy now

If you’re a gamer looking for a highly portable machine that’s just as equally at home in the coffee shop as at home gaming, you’ll definitely want to check out the Asus Zephyrus G14 on sale for $1,399 (was $1,849) at Best Buy.  The retailer’s latest 3-day sale is offering…

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