The Cool New Tech That’s Basically a Sun Shield for the Planet
The race is on for radiative cooling coatings that can reflect over 94% of sunlight. While promising for slashing AC use, they face durability and environmental hurdles.
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Samsung’s Exynos 2600 gets a custom AMD RDNA 4 GPU boost
Samsung’s next flagship phone chip, the Exynos 2600, will feature a custom version of AMD’s upcoming RDNA 4 graphics architecture. It promises double the compute performance of its predecessor. However, early benchmarks suggest it still trails Qualcomm’s rival chip.
Keystone’s New Mini Test Point is a Tiny PCB Lifesaver
Keystone Electronics has introduced a new, miniature surface-mount test point. Designed for high-density PCBs, it aims to replace bulkier connection methods with a smaller, stronger footprint.
Brain’s “Remote Control” Cells Could Revolutionize Spinal Cord Repair
Scientists have discovered a new function for supportive brain cells called astrocytes. These “lesion-remote astrocytes” can detect damage from afar and signal the immune system to clean up debris, a critical step for healing.
US Delays New China Chip Tariffs, But Sets a 2027 Deadline
In a move to cool trade tensions, the US is hitting pause on new tariffs for Chinese chips. But the pause only lasts 18 months, with increased duties scheduled for June 2027.
Nissan customer data exposed in Japan after Red Hat hack
Nissan has confirmed a data breach impacting customers of a specific Japanese dealership. The leak, which includes names and addresses, is connected to the major Red Hat security incident from September.
2025 Was a Brutal Year for Gaming. Here’s What Happened.
According to XDA-Developers, 2025 was a year of major setbacks and surprises. Rockstar delayed *GTA 6* twice, pushing it to November 2026, while Valve announced a new Steam Machine, VR headset, and controller for 2026. The year was also defined by widespread studio closures at companies like Xbox an
How American Tech Quietly Built China’s Global Surveillance
China’s exported surveillance state, monitoring Tibetan refugees in Nepal and citizens worldwide, has a surprising origin. The core technology was developed and sold by American companies, despite repeated warnings.
Microsoft rushes out-of-band fix for broken Message Queuing
Microsoft has pushed an out-of-band update to fix a Message Queuing flaw introduced in its December 9, 2025 security update. The bug caused MSMQ services to fail in enterprise environments, generating misleading “insufficient disk space” errors. The fix is available for several Windows 10 and Window
Littelfuse drops new current sensors for next-gen EVs
Littelfuse has launched a family of six new automotive current sensors. They’re designed for battery management, motor control, and safety systems in electric and hybrid vehicles.