Breakthrough transistor could revolutionise Quantum computing
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Kool for potentually dead or alive Katz

Boffins have emerged from their smoke-filled labs, claiming to have created a new type of transistor that can dissipate almost zero heat. This transistor promises to slash energy usage in future quantum computers by up to 1,000 times.

Disparity in chipmakers' R&D budgets
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Nvidia surges ahead of AMD and Intel

Tech Fund has revealed a significant disparity in research and development (R&D) budgets between competing hardware makers AMD and Nvidia. Troubled Intel appears weaker than both despite its vast R&D expenditure.

Intel loses a swag of CHIPS Act money
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More than $2 billion

The Biden administration is expected to trim the federal grant funding troubled Chipzilla initially anticipated receiving from the CHIPS and Science Act after the semiconductor maker won a significant defence contract.

Apple shows AI aversion in App Awards
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So much for being at the forefront

While the Tame Apple Press claims that the fruity cargo cult is at the bleeding edge of AI with its late and lacklustre Apple Intelligence, the reality can be seen in the company’s App of the Year awards.

SUSE unveils major rebranding
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Launches new AI platform

SUSE has announced a major rebranding effort, including the introduction of several new products and the launch of SUSE AI, a secure platform designed for deploying and running generative AI (gen AI) applications.

Noctua and Seasonic officially introduce PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition ATX 3.1 PSU
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The 1,600W PRIME PSU with Noctua NF-A12x25 fan and custom grill

Noctua and Seasonic have officially launched the new PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition ATX 3.1 PC power supply, combining Seasonic's flagship 1,600W PSU with Noctua's fan and custom grill to keep the noise down.

Apple snubbed by Indonesia over lightweight investment
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If you want to make a bomb from us you have to invest more

Indonesia has given tech giant Apple the cold shoulder, flat-out rejecting a measly $100 million investment proposal aimed at setting up an accessory and component plant.

Microsoft axes licensing resource
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Relocates content online

Software King of the World, Microsoft, has quietly announced the closure of its Get Licensing Ready site, a popular resource for software licensing information and education.

Computers can work like a human brain
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Boffins think the secret is walking between order and chaos

A team of boffins have walked away from their whiteboards, thinking they might have devised a way to make computer chips work more like the human brain.

TSMC will lead markets in 2nm Revolution
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On track for 2025

TSMC will mass-produce its 2nm process by 2025 according to a new company statement.