GMKtec has rolled out a new small‑sized computer that packs a punch thanks to Intel’s 13th‑generation Core i5‑13500H chip. The device, called the NucBox M3 Pro, promises that a tiny desk can still handle office duties and entertainment without compromise. The heart of the unit is a 12‑core, 16‑th
Researchers turned to a classic game to teach AI how to make smarter choices in scientific work. The game was Battleship, where players guess ship positions on a hidden grid. Instead of just playing for fun, AI used the game to practice managing limited resources—just like scientists do when running
Companies in private equity and software services are rushing to adopt AI, promising faster financial reports and automated data analysis. The idea is simple: let machines handle the boring, repetitive tasks so humans can focus on big-picture decisions. But there’s a catch. When every firm uses the
Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are suddenly asking religious leaders for advice on making AI behave ethically. This seems odd because Silicon Valley has traditionally viewed organized religion with suspicion. Last week in New York, faith leaders from Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and other t
Travelers often struggle with carrying multiple chargers for different gadgets. A single laptop, phone, tablet, and earbuds can turn a backpack into a jungle of tangled wires and adapters. But a compact charger is changing that. For under $35, a tiny power block can replace all those bulky adapters
The U. S. Navy is testing small, cheap boats that can run on their own. These robot boats, called TSUNAMI USVs, ran tests last month in Florida. They didn’t carry people, but they still did useful work. The boats mix commercial boat parts with military brainpower. Mercury Marine engines and Navico e
Industrial waste often piles up in landfills, but some of it can actually become useful again. One example is copper electroplating sludge—a byproduct from plating processes that still contains valuable metals. Researchers tried turning this waste into pure copper using two common methods: heating a
Amazon is giving its smart TVs a new name. Instead of Fire TV, they will now be called Ember TVs. The change mostly affects the physical TVs Amazon makes itself. Other brands that use Amazon’s software will still sell their devices under the Fire TV name. This could make it easier for shoppers to te
Technology today can track almost everything about our daily lives—from sleep patterns to step counts. Artificial intelligence could soon use this data to guess how we're feeling. But if the AI works like a mystery box, spitting out results without any reasoning, people won't trust it. Imagine an ap
Apple just made it harder to get discounts on its devices. The tech giant used to trust customers to say they were students, teachers, or parents when buying from its education store. Now, you have to prove it. This change started in 2022 but has spread to more countries, including the U. S. , Austr
