1+ min ago (714+ words) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and legendary Apple designer Jony Ive have quietly moved their mysterious AI hardware from concept to prototype, confirming that "finally, we have the first prototypes" and that the debut device should arrive in less than two years. The hardware is designed around ambient intelligence. It should build deep contextual awareness of your life, decide the right moment to surface information, and otherwise disappear into the background as AI does most of the work. Strategically, the device is OpenAI's bid to escape living on other companies' glass slabs and to define what an AI-native interface looks like before Apple, Google, or Meta lock in the next era of everyday computing. Report on Sam Altman likening OpenAI's forthcoming AI hardware to a calmer, screenless iPhone alternative, stressing simplicity, contextual awareness, and a two'year launch window. Overview of the…...

23+ min ago (538+ words) Canon has had a busy last couple of months with the announcements of the Cinema EOS C50, EOS R6 Mark III and RF 45mm f/1.2 STM. The latter being extremely popular going by the pre-order numbers that we have seen. Prior to the announcement of the EOS R6 Mark III, there were other "embargoed" dates told to us, and I believe the one for the end of November was the official shipping date for the EOS R6 Mark III. I hadn't thought of that possibility at the time. So, there will be no lens announcements this week. I know at least two new lenses are going to be announced in the near future, though I don't know the exact time window when we can except news. We know that the RF 20-50mm f/4 PZ for full-frame cameras will be coming. I think such a lens is aimed…...

32+ min ago (1219+ words) As every aspect of our working and social life is digitized, screen addiction has become less an exception to our way of living and more a widely accepted characteristic of it. I see this most commonly when I ask my friends, family, and coworkers how many hours a day they spend on their phones. The answers vary from three to eight hours." I average around four hours of my day on my phone, checking emails, responding to texts, scrolling social media, and checking the weather. That's four hours I could be spending reading a book, writing an article, learning how to predict the weather, calling a loved one, and doing anything besides checking the time suck and brain rot that is social media sites and messaging apps." Also:"I gave up my iPhone for a dumbphone with no apps. A…...

48+ min ago (383+ words) OnePlus is preparing for a packed end to 2025, with two major product launches slated before the year wraps up. After unveiling its premium OnePlus 15, the company has now confirmed the arrival of the OnePlus 15R and the next-generation Pad Go 2 on December 17. Both devices aim to strengthen OnePlus" mid-range lineup with upgraded hardware, fresh design elements, and improved durability. OnePlus 15R: What to Expect One of the biggest highlights of the device is its durability profile. OnePlus has revealed that the 15R will carry IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications, making it one of the most rugged smartphones in the segment. The same level of protection was recently introduced with the OnePlus 15. Under the hood, the OnePlus 15R is expected to be powered by Qualcomm"s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, promising flagship-grade performance for gaming and multitasking. Leaks point to a 6.7-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a buttery-smooth 165Hz refresh rate'mirroring…...

49+ min ago (315+ words) Chieftec is adding a new option to the compact-case market with the CUBE, a micro-ATX chassis built for people who want a small system without switching to non-standard components. Chieftec is adding a new option to the compact-case market with the CUBE, a micro-ATX chassis built for people who want a small system without switching to non-standard components The case follows a straightforward cube-style layout, giving it a footprint that fits neatly into media centers, desks, or work environments where space is at a premium Instead of going down the route of proprietary power supplies or unusual mounting systems, Chieftec keeps it simple by supporting standard ATX PSUs and widely available micro-ATX or mini-ITX boards The outside of the case sticks to a clean, no-nonsense aesthetic You get a plain front panel with the core I/O you'd expect'USB ports…...

1+ hour ago (751+ words) Growing use cases include life science AI, reducing memory and I/O bottlenecks, data prepping, wireless networking, and as insurance for evolving protocols. FPGAs are finding new applications in the age of artificial intelligence, high-speed wireless communications, medical and life science technology, and in complex chip architectures where they can improve the flow of data. Nevertheless, the market for FPGAs is expanding. New application areas include: One evolving area is robotics, which require deterministic latency and real-time decision-making on the edge using heterogeneous data from cameras and sensors. "It could be voice, video, whatever " things that you need sensor fusion," said Yadavalli. In today's fast-changing, highly connected, and AI-enabled landscape, there's no single answer about whether designers should use FPGAs, ASICs, or another type of IC. Evolving algorithms AI/ML models are a moving target, and while FPGAs can be reprogrammed…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (620+ words) Designing resilient chips with SLM can help combat aging effects, security threats, and get to market faster with higher yields. Silicon lifecycle management (SLM) is transforming chip architectures, empowering designers to build smarter, more resilient, and secure semiconductor devices by leveraging data from manufacturing to end of life in the field. That data can be used to improve future designs, reduce margin, and continuously optimize performance and power efficiency throughout a chip's lifetime. Moreover, understanding the full lifecycle can enable chip designs that are more resilient to aging effects and new security threats, with the ability to monitor and potentially mitigate issues after deployment. While the benefits of SLM are clear, integrating these capabilities into chip designs introduces new complexities and considerations that must be addressed throughout the development process. This leads to important questions about how SLM strategies should…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (266+ words) Bringing logic, memory, and accelerators into tight physical proximity. Vertical stacking takes integration further by physically aligning these dies in three dimensions. Memory or accelerators can be placed directly above compute tiles, dramatically reducing interconnect distances. The result is higher bandwidth, lower latency, and lower energy per bit'key benefits for data-intensive applications. Together, chiplets and vertical stacking form the foundation of today's scalable multi-die systems. The integration of 3D-IC technology depends on a set of advanced interconnect and packaging technologies that define how dies communicate and share power. Each of these technologies supports different density, performance, and cost goals. TSVs enable true 3D stacking, interposers facilitate chiplet assemblies, and hybrid bonding delivers the highest interconnect density available today. These factors are crucial to achieving performance, reliability, and yield goals at the production scale. As data-intensive workloads demand higher bandwidth and tighter…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (247+ words) Meta's new AI glasses, the Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses, are set to be available in India from December 1, complete with AI features and UPI payment options. The Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses will include a fully integrated camera with high-resolution 3K video, open-ear speakers, and IPX4 water resistance. Users can expect up to eight hours of battery life or 19 hours on standby. There will be fast charging options and a charging case that can deliver 48 hours of additional power. Meanwhile, Meta AI will provide instant answers and performance insights. Specific to India-based users, the glasses support full Hindi interactions with Meta AI, powered by Sarvam's language tools. The Celebrity AI Voice will allow users to hear responses from famous personalities, with Deepika Padukone being one of the first in English. Coming to financial features, the company is currently testing UPI QR-code…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (267+ words) [HyperOS 3 Coming With POCO F8 Ultra and POCO F8 Pro Out-of-the-Box on November 26, 2025; Xiaomi 14 Ultra Expected To Get This Month]HyperOS 3 will come pre-installed on the upcoming POCO F8 Ultra and POCO F8 Pro, set to launch on November 26, 2025. The latest update promises enhanced performance and features. Reports also suggest that Xiaomi 14 Ultra users may receive HyperOS 3 later this month, bringing improvements and optimisations across devices. The POCO F8 series, including the POCO F8 Ultra and POCO F8 Pro, will be launched globally on November 26, 2025 (tomorrow) POCO has confirmed that these devices will come with Android 16-based HyperOS 3 out of the box Recently, reports suggested that Xiaomi HyperOS 3 will be released for Xiaomi 14 Ultra users this month The POCO F8 Pro and POCO F8 Ultra will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processors, respectively, and will feature 120Hz refresh-rate displays, 20MP selfie cameras, and large batteries supporting…...