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Windows 11 uses memory better on 8 GB PCs
Microsoft describes how Windows 11 makes smarter use of memory on PCs with 8 GB. The source gives no further details.
Full story at news.microsoft.com ↗ - Networking · Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware
SpaceX picks Qualcomm for network infrastructure
SpaceX will source its network infrastructure from Qualcomm. The report calls it a step toward a rival to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - Chips & hardware
MIT team to build wearable disease monitor
An MIT-led team gets up to $38 million over four years from ARPA-H. The project, PYTHIA, aims at a body-heat-powered patch that monitors biomarkers of heart disease and sepsis.
Full story at MIT News ↗ - Artificial intelligence · New AI models · Chips & hardware
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra designed a device in under a week
OpenAI's hardware team used GPT-6 Astra to design a device for the Codex coding agent, covering enclosure, circuit board and firmware. Several revisions were needed because the model missed manufacturing tolerances.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Networking · Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
Bluetooth gets faster HDT mode for audio
The Bluetooth SIG announced HDT, raising Bluetooth LE's maximum bit rate from 2Mbps to 7.5Mbps. Existing devices won't gain support automatically, and first audio products could arrive in 2027.
Full story at Android Authority ↗ - IT industry & companies · Chips & hardware
AMD publishes fiscal third quarter 2026 results
AMD released its financial results for the fiscal third quarter of 2026. The available text gives no figures.
Full story at amd.com ↗ - Chips & hardware · Programming & dev tools · Artificial intelligence
CUDA 13.5 makes Vera Rubin support generally available
NVIDIA CUDA 13.5 delivers general availability across major new platforms. NVIDIA Vera Rubin support moves from early developer access to GA, ready for enterprise production.
Full story at NVIDIA Developer ↗ - Chips & hardware
Xiaomi releases the Buds 4 earphones in China
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi Buds 4 in China. They offer a 30-hour battery life and support high-fidelity LDAC audio.
Full story at Xiaomi ↗
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