SK Hynix is offering massive bonuses of up to 2,964% to secure its engineering talent during the 2026 memory chip boom. This article examines how the strategy supports production, innovation, and market positioning amid soaring DRAM and HBM demand.
In early 2026, memory chip prices surged dramatically, with DRAM rising up to 95% and NAND Flash up to 60% compared with late 2025. Driven by soaring AI workloads and limited supply capacity, these price increases are reshaping costs for cloud providers, technology manufacturers, and consumers alike.
The NewSpace era demands a shift from proprietary software to open, safety-critical systems. Papermoon addresses this by providing a standardized Linux distribution hardened for the unique environmental stresses of orbit, utilizing Rust and the ELISA framework to ensure mission success.
The global memory shortage in 2026 is significantly affecting the technology industry. Rising DRAM and high-bandwidth memory prices are driving higher costs for smartphones, personal computers, servers, and network equipment. Shipment forecasts are slowing, average selling prices are climbing, and manufacturers are adjusting specifications to manage supply constraints.
High-Bandwidth Memory, essential for modern AI accelerators, is now the main constraint on AI performance. Surging demand, limited production capacity, and rising costs are reshaping the semiconductor landscape.
Micro-nuclear reactors and small modular reactors are emerging as powerful solutions for data centers, offering reliable, low-carbon electricity to support AI workloads and high-performance computing while reducing dependency on the public grid.
Hollow-core optical fiber is poised to transform global telecommunications. By guiding light through air instead of glass, this breakthrough technology reduces latency, increases data transmission speed, and lowers signal loss. Major tech companies like Microsoft are already deploying hollow-core fiber to enhance AI data centers and high-speed networks.
Explore the full history of convolutional neural networks, from Kunihiko Fukushima’s neocognitron and Wei Zhang’s backpropagation-trained CNN to Yann LeCun’s practical systems that helped shape modern AI.
From powering the world’s fastest supercomputers to running the smartphones in our pockets, Linux has quietly become the backbone of modern technology. This article explores how an open-source passion project grew into a global powerhouse; shaping innovation across servers, devices, and entire industries.
Compiler.next represents a new era in software engineering, where AI collaborates directly with developers to generate code from high-level intent. Unlike traditional compilers, it uses search-based synthesis, iterative refinement, and dynamic testing to produce reliable programs.
GPU depreciation is a hidden threat in AI economics, quietly impacting profits, investments, and the cost of AI infrastructure. This article explores the debate over depreciation schedules, hardware lifespan, and economic risk, helping investors and companies understand the financial realities behind AI hardware deployment.
Investigative reporting has revealed a hidden world of commercial surveillance, where obscure companies offer tools capable of tracking world leaders, journalists, and ordinary citizens with startling precision. Central to these revelations is First Wap and its toolkit, Altamides.
Bitcoin has always inspired bold predictions. From early adopters who viewed it as a revolutionary form of money to institutional investors who see it as digital gold, debate over its ultimate value remains fierce. As of now, Bitcoin trades in the low six figures, far from the million-dollar price targets long promised by its most devoted believers.
Steam just widened its game pages from 940 to 1,200 pixels, giving more space for screenshots, trailers, and descriptions. The update helps developers showcase games better and makes browsing more immersive for players, reflecting Valve’s push to modernize the platform for high-resolution displays.
American technologists have long urged schools to rapidly adopt new inventions, many of which failed to deliver lasting benefits. Examples include film strips replacing textbooks, mobile phones in classrooms, and early internet-connected classrooms; none of which reliably improved student learning or outcomes.
A forgotten reel of magnetic tape at the University of Utah may hold the long-lost Unix Fourth Edition. Written over fifty years ago at Bell Labs, this early version shaped the future of operating systems. Experts now hope to recover its contents, offering a rare glimpse into computing history.
LinkedIn will begin using public user data by default to train its artificial intelligence models starting November 3, 2025. This update affects information shared on profiles and posts, with an opt-out option available. The change aims to improve AI-driven features while raising important questions about privacy and consent.
Mojo is an emerging programming language designed to combine Python’s ease of use with the performance of systems languages like C++. Targeted at AI and high-performance computing, Mojo offers optional static typing, low-level control, and seamless Python interoperability. This article explores Mojo’s design, performance potential, current challenges, and what it could mean for the future of programming.
China’s 6G chip breakthrough, spanning 0.5 GHz to 115 GHz, promises faster speeds and smarter wireless networks, paving the way for next-generation communication technologies.
The global rollout of 5G networks is already reshaping telecommunications by delivering faster speeds, lower latency, and connecting countless devices. Yet, as 5G continues to mature, attention is quickly shifting to the next frontier: 6G.
Rust and C are two of the most powerful systems programming languages, but they take very different approaches to performance, memory safety, and concurrency. This in-depth comparison explores their strengths, trade-offs, and where each language shines.
Google’s $2.4 billion deal with Windsurf secures AI coding tech and leadership after OpenAI’s acquisition failed. Windsurf stays independent, advancing its autonomous coding platform with Google’s backing. The move reshapes the AI developer tools race, giving Google a crucial edge in next-gen software development.
What if machines could process information as efficiently as the human brain? Neuromorphic computing is pioneering this revolution, creating hardware that doesn’t just mimic AI software but replicates the brain’s very architecture. From breakthrough technologies to economic impacts, this emerging field promises to transform the future of artificial intelligence.
Google DeepMind’s Veo 3 is a groundbreaking AI model that generates high-resolution cinematic video with perfectly synchronized, realistic audio. Combining advanced multimodal transformers and large-scale training, Veo 3 offers new possibilities for entertainment, marketing, education, and synthetic media creation.
A review of the best performing stocks from 2015 to 2025, highlighting companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Celsius that delivered exceptional growth. The article examines the key innovations and market trends that fueled these stocks’ remarkable returns over the past decade.
The global semiconductor supply chain is a critical pillar of modern technology and geopolitics. This article explores how production, innovation, and international strategies shape the future of global power and trade.
Discover the most essential IT certifications for professionals at every career stage. Learn about top certifications in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and more to boost your IT career and stay competitive in the ever-evolving tech industry.
Social media addiction is increasingly linked to negative mental health effects, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Discover how digital dependency impacts well-being and ways to mitigate its harmful effects.
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of violating user privacy through its voice-activated assistant, Siri. The lawsuit claimed that Apple secretly recorded private conversations without users’ consent, betraying the company’s long-standing commitment to user privacy.
The Supreme Court of Venezuela imposed a $10 million fine on the social media platform TikTok, accusing it of failing to prevent the spread of dangerous viral challenges that allegedly contributed to the deaths of at least three children in the country.
X (formerly Twitter) and Google’s YouTube have failed to meet Malaysia’s January 1, 2025 deadline for obtaining licenses to operate under the country’s new social media regulations. The move comes as Malaysia intensifies efforts to control online content, curb cybercrimes, and ensure that major social media platforms take greater responsibility for the material users share on their services.
In a landmark legal battle that has captured the attention of the tech industry, a federal jury in Delaware has ruled in favor of Qualcomm in its dispute with Arm Holdings over the 2021 acquisition of Nuvia, a chip startup founded by three former Apple engineers. The jury determined that Qualcomm did not breach its licensing agreement with Arm, a significant victory for the semiconductor giant.
The Unseen Power of Linux Linux is not just an operating system—it’s the engine driving the world’s most important systems. From smartphones and supercomputers to cloud infrastructures, web servers, and embedded devices, Linux is the
NVIDIA has released the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, a powerful and affordable AI computing platform designed to redefine the capabilities of small edge devices. At the price of $249, this compact yet high-performance platform opens up new possibilities for developers and students, enabling the seamless integration of generative AI into a wide range of applications.
The semiconductor industry is one of the most competitive and rapidly evolving sectors in the world, and at its heart, two influential companies, Qualcomm and Arm Holdings, are locked in a legal battle that could
On December 11, 2024, Elon Musk reached a historic milestone: becoming the first person ever to surpass a $400 billion net worth. This achievement places Musk firmly at the top of the world’s wealthiest individuals, outpacing rivals like Bernard Arnault and Jeff Bezos.
Gemini 2.0 is the next iteration of Google’s Gemini AI platform. Building on the success of its predecessor, this update focuses on improving natural language understanding, multimodal capabilities, and scalability, making it a more robust tool for a wide variety of users.
In a stunning breakthrough, Google has unveiled a revolutionary quantum computing chip named Willow, capable of performing tasks that would otherwise take conventional computers billions of years to complete. At just 4cm² in size, Willow could reshape industries ranging from drug discovery to artificial intelligence (AI), significantly accelerating the pace of scientific and technological advancements.
In the latest twist in the ongoing global tech tensions, Beijing announced on December 9, 2024, that it was investigating Nvidia for potential violations of China’s anti-monopoly law. This investigation is widely seen as a response to the recent actions taken by Washington against China’s semiconductor industry, particularly the U.S. chip curbs imposed on Chinese companies.
Ethereum (ETH) is making waves in the latest crypto news, with analysts predicting that the cryptocurrency could hit a new all-time high in the next week. Currently priced at $3,946, Ethereum would need a 24% weekly gain to surpass its previous high of approximately $4,870.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an urgent security warning for Android and iOS mobile phone users, urging them to stop responding to text messages from unknown numbers. This warning is part of the FBI’s ongoing efforts to protect consumers from the growing threat of smishing attacks.
2024 has been a pivotal year for the EV industry, marked by significant technological innovations, market growth, and a series of milestones that signal an accelerated shift towards electric mobility. Below, we explore the key developments in the EV space from this year that highlight the ongoing transformation of transportation worldwide.
What is most concerning to officers, according to the report, is the possibility that iPhones could be part of a larger, invisible network that works to protect data from prying eyes—specifically, those of the police.
Automakers are tweaking production processes to create a slew of new steels with just the right properties, allowing them to build cars that are both safer and more fuel-efficient. Such materials can reduce the weight of a vehicle by hundreds of pounds — and every pound of excess weight that is shed saves roughly $3 in fuel costs over the lifetime of the car.
Mounting pressure to regulate children’s use of technology in the United States raises the question: Is childproofing the internet constitutional? In response to significant political pressure stemming from alarming revelations about youth experience with digital
How could gaming go deeper into inner experience? Here’s one example. Many people report having a silent, internal conversation with themselves for much of the time. Our research has shown that inner speech comes in several different forms and has varied functions in thinking, planning and emotion regulation. But when inner speech is depicted in video games, it tends to lack the qualities and variety.
AI-powered robo-advisers, such as Betterment and Vanguard in the US, and finance app Revolut in Europe, are now democratising investment. These tools are making professional financial insight and portfolio management available to everyone. But although there are plenty of advantages to using robo-advisers, there are downsides too.
The Japanese industrial and imaging manufacturer Canon has released a new cutting-edge lithography machine using a more cost-effective process than ASML’s EUV.
August 9, 2022 – Users have reported problems of connection and access to Electronic Arts (EA) servers. Apparently, the company is witnessing a serious outage that is causing issues such as loss of connection, failed
When engineers built the Wall of Wind test facility 10 years ago at Florida International University, it was inspired by Hurricane Andrew, a monster of a storm that devastated South Florida in 1992.
Steam power had something of a comeback in the 1970s, but not because of climate concerns. Back then, air pollution spewed by vehicles had become a serious problem filling cities with smog.
QR codes are not inherently dangerous. They are simply a way to store data. However, just as it can be hazardous to click links in emails, visiting URLs stored in QR codes can also be risky in several ways.
This matters for young adults entering the job market, who usually have extensive digital footprints across multiple platforms, and extending back many years.
Russia has decided to block the Tor network, accusing it of facilitating the access to illegal content. Tor is short for The Onion Router. It is a free global service aiming to conceal users’ locations and traffic; allowing them to avoid lawful and unlawful monitoring.
The AR interface commissioned by the US military is referred to as an “Integrated Visual Augmentation System” (IVAS). It will use Microsoft’s HoloLens headset technology as its base hardware.
The increasing reliance by U.S. chip companies on international partners to fabricate the chips they design reflects the United States’ diminished capability. U.S. semiconductor companies have 47% of the global chip sales market, but only 12% are manufactured in the U.S.
As the Boeing 737 Max accidents put Boeing and the FAA under such intense scrutiny, it is likely that the design and safety activities have been carried out and checked to the maximum extent possible.
People can create all the NFTs they want about anything, over and over again. I could make my own NFT claiming that I own the Mona Lisa, and record it to the blockchain, and no one could stop me.
SpaceX received FEC’s permission to launch 10 Starlink satellites into polar orbit as part of their new Transporter-1 mission. Despite their high broadband coverage benefits, they may contribute the already complex space junk problem.
Sumitomo Forestry, a Japanese wood processing company, has started developing wooden satellites, in partnership with Kyoto University. The project is proposed as a solution to the space junk problem. Thus, end-of-life wooden satellites would fully burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere without leaving any harmful debris.
Instagram is allegedly turning on cameras without users’ approval, according to a federal lawsuit filed against Facebook in San Francisco.
From startups to major defense contractors, there is a scramble to deny airspace to drones, to hijack drones digitally, to control drones physically and to shoot drones down. Anti-drone measures range from simple blunt force, 10-gauge shotguns, to the poetic: well-trained hawks.
The new system allows users to deliver their disposable cellphones by mail, using a free pre-paid envelope. Its destination is a recycling company called Ateliers du Bocage.
AMD stock jumped 16.5% thanks to its next-gen 7-nm Ryzen 4000 chips. Intel failed to cope and saw its stock losing 16.2% on July 24, 2020. 7-nanometer refers to the size of a single transistor, which is referred to as next-generation chips.
Ransomware attacks on universities have become common. In 2019 alone, 89 U.S. universities, colleges and school districts became victims of such attacks, followed by at least 30 in the first five months of 2020.
On Wednesday July 15, 2020, several twitter accounts were hacked. The list includes celebrities such as Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. In what is apparently a large-scale bitcoin scam, the accounts posted similar tweets asking for donations.
An iPhone user has sued LinkedIn on Friday July 10 2020 in San Francisco federal court for allegedly spying on Apple users. Oddly, the lawsuit was filed in the same day in which a Russian citizen was convicted of hacking LinkedIn and Dropbox in 2012.
U.S. calls for collaborating with an international coalition that lends strength and legitimacy when responding to cyber attacks.
The North Face is the first major company to join the #stophateforprofit campaign and boycott Facebook’s advertising system.
Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and husband of Serena Williams, resigns from the board of directors and urges to be replaced with a black director.
LifeLabs is one of Canada’s largest medical services providers; the health data of millions of customers was hacked in October 2019.
Craigslist weathered the internet’s boom-and-bust cycle, with countless peers coming and going. Yet, it looks more or less the same as it did 25 years ago.
Google Fi has updated its policies in response to COVID-19 crisis. Thus, customers will maintain full service up to 60 days from a missed billing date. Moreover, users will enjoy 30GB of full speed data instead of 15GB.
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) released new rules on March 31, 2020 aiming to combat spoofed robocalls.
Facebook has launched a trial version that has a radically new design. It offers a dark theme and larger buttons in the left-side menu.
It appears we have missed another close call between two satellites – but how close did we really come to a catastrophic event in space?
Tesla Insurance is available only in some states of the US at present.
For those eligible, the company claims to offer premiums up to 30% lower than rivals.
There’s no reason an individual ought to feel suspicious about a calculator. This offers tremendous opportunities for hackers using phishing methods.
Intel ushered a new era of miniature computer systems with its Compute Stick dongle, enabling the latest system-in-package and system-on-a-chip approaches.
Wonderful Animation technology allowed 76-year-old Robert De Niro and 79-year-old Al Pacino to star in ‘The Irishman’ after de-aging them.
Formula 1 authorities promised to move to 100% Second Generation Advanced Sustainable Fuels in F1 cars by 2030 to tackle climate change.
Hackers may not only be reading your published research work – they could also be tracking your online activity and even listening in on your conversations.
In late February 2019, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the organization that manages the IP addresses and domain names used on the web, issued a warning on the risks of systemic Internet attacks.
When enough of these antenna elements – 256 in this case – are combined together just right into what antenna engineers call an array, the whole can transmit and receive much greater power.
We can build metamaterials to respond in particular ways to certain frequencies of light. For example, we can create a smart filter for infrared cameras.
Advertising makes only 18% of Tencent’s total revenue; whereas it makes up 98% of Facebook’s. Yet, Tencent is the most valuable social networking company.
The LIVELab at McMaster University is a research concert hall. It functions as both a laboratory and theater, opening up opportunities for music research.
When Neil Armstrong stepped on to the Moon, Australians saw the images first. They used a second Aussie dish to bring the historic images to the world.
Imagine a defense operation in which a drone is sent out to spy on enemy territory. The enemy identifies the drone but instead of disabling it, compromises the sensors (vision, sonar, and so on) to inject false data.
The plane uses electroaerodynamic propulsion, which was investigated as far back as the 1920s by an eccentric scientist who was researching anti-gravity.
Formula 1 companies have been reinventing themselves for the digital era and selling their tech know-how to other sectors.
Netherlands Police are training eagles to catch drones to prevent illegal use. They said that they will investigate the birds’ safety as safety continue.
What if we could generate electricity from the cold night sky? Researchers at Stanford and UCLA have just done exactly that.
The BBC has announced that 2020 will mark the end of the Red Button text service – the final incarnation of what was originally known as CEEFAX and Oracle.
The intended closure of Ford’s Bridgend engine plant in 2020, with the loss of 1,700 industry jobs, has sent shock waves through Wales.
Traditional passwords are something you know. Biometric features are something you are. Unlike passwords, biometric data can’t be changed if it’s stolen.
Bitcoin price prediction is becoming more accurate using artificial intelligence. Historical evolution of daily Bitcoin price follows predictive trends.
The Australian Classification Board has refused classification for at least four video games, effectively banning them in Australia.
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People may be worried about nuclear tensions rising, but I think they’re missing the fact that a major cyberattack could be just as damaging.