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AI-powered robot beats elite table tennis players

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technology19h ago

AI-powered robot beats elite table tennis players

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ACE, Sony's AI table tennis robot, beats elite amateurs in a five-match run and shows real-world performance against humans.
ACE uses 12 cameras and gaze-control systems to track ball dynamics, spin, and trajectory for precise, adaptive shot choices against top players.
Real-world tests on a full-size Tokyo court show ACE adapting to diverse styles and approaching elite performance within standard rules.

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SpaceX and Cursor have explored a team-up with Mistral to take on AI rivals

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technology1d ago

SpaceX and Cursor have explored a team-up with Mistral to take on AI rivals

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SpaceX owns xAI and has the option to acquire Cursor for $60 billion, potentially integrating Cursor's AI tooling with SpaceX and xAI infrastructure.
Cursor's lead in AI coding tools is attracting attention from major tech players, including SpaceX, amid a broader push to pair coding assistants with scalable AI capabilities.
The SpaceX-Cursor deal signals increasing investor interest in practical AI tooling that can accelerate web and app development within a SpaceX-led ecosystem.

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Ulta Beauty and Google Introduce Gemini-Enabled Shopping Experiences That Streamline Beauty Discovery and Purchase

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Ulta Beauty expands agentic shopping with Gemini across Google surfaces, enabling product recommendations and streamlined checkout within Google's conversational interfaces.
The collaboration uses Universal Commerce Protocol to power agentic shopping across AI Mode in Search and the Gemini app.
Ulta AI, built on Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience, offers personalized guidance by leveraging Ulta’s 46+ million members to assist shopping across Ulta’s digital assortment.

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OnePlus Watch 4 makes a surprise debut with a major software upgrade

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technology17h ago

OnePlus Watch 4 makes a surprise debut with a major software upgrade

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The OnePlus Watch 4 uses an all-titanium design for the entire case, marking a major hardware upgrade over prior models.
Wear OS 6 powered by OxygenOS Watch 8 remains the software backbone, aligning Watch 4 with Google’s ecosystem and Gemini integration.
The watch retains core hardware like Snapdragon W5, BES2800 coprocessor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB storage, with no Wear OS Elite upgrade noted.

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ServiceNow CEO dismisses AI software threats as 'parlor tricks' as he raises forecasts

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business13h ago

ServiceNow CEO dismisses AI software threats as 'parlor tricks' as he raises forecasts

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ServiceNow aims to boost productivity and keep headcount flat through 2027, focusing on efficiencies over hiring amid AI integration.
AI is a productivity tailwind for ServiceNow, not a threat, helping keep headcount steady as acquisitions are integrated.
The Middle East is reopening talks, signaling a brighter near-term backdrop as ServiceNow pursues AI-driven productivity gains.

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Astronauts on the ISS are getting laptop upgrades, and the new machines look seriously beefy

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technology17h ago

Astronauts on the ISS are getting laptop upgrades, and the new machines look seriously beefy

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NASA's ISS upgrade will replace older laptops with HP ZBook Fury G9 workstations customized for space, including a NASA-exclusive power adapter.
The new laptops feature 128 GB of DDR5 memory and four 2 TB NVMe SSDs to meet demanding space workloads.
HP notes the ISS units have been tested for radiation and battery endurance as part of the upgrade.
The rollout began with the first batch of laptops launched in October 2025, with ongoing upgrades planned for Expedition 74.
NASA has designated the upgrade to support continued scientific operations and spaceflight workloads aboard the ISS.
Astronauts will use the HP ZBook Fury G9 with a unique NASA power setup to operate in microgravity.
The upgrade is part of NASA's broader effort to modernize ISS computing hardware as it ages toward de-orbit in the 2030s.
The Verge confirms the crew is receiving updated laptops to support NASA and HP collaborations on space hardware.
NASA has identified Expeditions 74 crew as beneficiaries of the upgraded laptops for ongoing mission operations.

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Seagate's new FireCuda X Vault is a slow but solid way to beat the SSD price crisis

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technology1h ago

Seagate's new FireCuda X Vault is a slow but solid way to beat the SSD price crisis

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Seagate FireCuda X Vault external drive is a bus-powered 8TB model with RGB lighting and USB-C power/data.
Performance sits around 200 MB/s, slower than SSDs but acceptable for large storage needs.
Power delivery is a key caveat, requiring a USB-C port that can supply at least 15W.
Tom's Hardware notes the FireCuda X Vault is bulkier than needed and emphasizes its size for desktop setups.
PC Gamer highlights the drive as great for laptop gaming storage with ample space.
Both outlets stress the drive is best for cold storage rather than active gaming data due to speed.
Tom's Hardware compares the X Vault to One Touch HDD and Desk Drive to illustrate value differences.
The reviews note built-in data recovery service as a notable included benefit.
Tom's Hardware emphasizes USB-C power behavior and the need for capable hubs if ports are insufficient.
PC Gamer points out 8 TB and 20 TB models provide cost-per-GB value but do not beat SSDs in speed.

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The base model $599 Mac mini is now completely out of stock - 9to5Mac

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technology9h ago

The base model $599 Mac mini is now completely out of stock - 9to5Mac

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The base Mac mini with M4, 256 GB, 16 GB RAM is sold out on Apple’s online store, signaling tight supply for the entry model even as other configurations remain available.
Other M4 Mac mini configurations with 256 GB storage are also unavailable, regardless of RAM, indicating broader stock constraints for the entry line.
Apple’s online store shows extended delivery estimates for many Mac mini variants, with some models listing several weeks to months of wait time.
RAM and memory shortages are a key driver of the Mac mini stock squeeze, reflected in Apple’s prioritization of higher-demand laptops and memory-heavy products.
AI-related demand and hype may be boosting Mac mini interest, with dwindling availability often seen before a hardware refresh.
Industry chatter points to an upcoming M5/M5 Pro Mac mini update, though a broader Mac Studio refresh may lag until October.
Retailers other than Apple show limited stock, with retailers like Amazon listing only M4 Pro Mac minis currently.
A broad pattern across multiple configurations points to 9-10 week or longer shipping estimates where available, underscoring a widespread supply constraint.
Apple’s apparent prioritization of MacBooks over desktops appears to shape the supply strategy amid memory and storage shortages.
The ongoing stock crunch has fueled speculation about an imminent hardware refresh, consistent with prior patterns when availability tightens.

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Xbox boss gifts Hideo Kojima mysterious box and fans reckon it's Project Helix

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entertainment23h ago

Xbox boss gifts Hideo Kojima mysterious box and fans reckon it's Project Helix

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Kojima posts a photo with Xbox leaders while holding a box labeled 'Xbox for Kojima', sparking Helix speculation.
Experts note the box size makes it unlikely to be a dev kit, which Microsoft has not yet shipped widely.
Microsoft confirmed dev kits for Helix will roll out in 2027, adding timing ambiguity to the photo.
OD, Kojima's Xbox-published horror game, is part of the potential Helix discussion, though no confirmation on contents.
GamesRadar+ frames Kojima's box moment as part of ongoing Helix speculation rather than definitive proof.
Metro GamesCentral highlights ongoing speculation around Helix and OD without confirming the box contents.
The article notes Project Helix is described as a next-gen console designed to play Xbox and PC games.
Analysts and outlets continue to treat the photo as a potential marketing or speculative moment rather than a confirmed reveal.
The overall takeaway is cautious optimism; no official confirmation has been provided about a box contents or Helix details.
Press coverage emphasizes the ongoing relationship between Kojima and Xbox through OD and Helix chatter.

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AI agent designs a complete RISC-V CPU from a 219-word spec sheet in just 12 hours — comparably simple design required 'many tens of billions of tokens'

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technology48m ago

AI agent designs a complete RISC-V CPU from a 219-word spec sheet in just 12 hours — comparably simple design required 'many tens of billions of tokens'

Tomshardware.com

Verkor.io's Design Conductor autonomously produced VerCore from a 219-word spec in 12 hours, a first in CPU design from spec to layout.
VerCore is a five-stage, in-order CPU core that ran at 1.48 GHz in simulation on the ASAP7 7nm design kit.
The design used a Booth-Wallace multiplier clocked at 2.57 GHz and a one-cycle branch penalty design chosen after testing alternatives.
Verkor notes that traditional leading-edge chips cost hundreds of millions and take 18–36 months with large teams, while VerCore is far simpler.
Researchers acknowledge limitations of the underlying language models and that some timing issues require simpler explanations.
Five to ten human experts are expected to guide the process toward production-ready chip designs.
VerCore has not been physically fabricated and was verified in simulation using Spike and ASAP7.
Previous AI chip design efforts exist, but VerCore represents autonomous full-cycle design from spec to layout in limited scope.
Verkor plans to release VerCore RTL source and build scripts by end of April and showcase an FPGA implementation at DAC.

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