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Xbox Confirms 'Project Helix' – Its Next-Gen Console That Will Also Play PC Games - IGN

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Xbox Confirms 'Project Helix' – Its Next-Gen Console That Will Also Play PC Games - IGN

Ign.com and 11 more

Xbox confirms Project Helix as the next-gen console, signaling a shift toward cross-platform play and hardware-focused innovation.
Helix will support playing both Xbox and PC games, reinforcing Microsoft’s goal of cross-device play across ecosystems.
AMD signs a strategic, multi-year agreement with Xbox to co-engineer silicon across Helix devices, shaping next-gen performance.

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OpenAI just upgraded ChatGPT again — 'ChatGPT 5.4 thinks out loud and lets you interrupt'

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technology1d ago

OpenAI just upgraded ChatGPT again — 'ChatGPT 5.4 thinks out loud and lets you interrupt'

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OpenAI rolled out GPT‑5.4 this week, and power users should notice improvements right away across ChatGPT.
GPT‑5.4 is touted as the most capable and efficient frontier model for professional work, signaling a focus on enterprise and developer use cases.
The release notes highlight higher efficiency, with fewer tokens and faster responses without sacrificing quality.

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Best Buy Apple Shopping Event 2026: Shop MacBooks, iPads, AirPods

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Best Buy Apple Shopping Event 2026: Shop MacBooks, iPads, AirPods

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Best Buy launches a weekend Apple shopping event with discounted new Apple devices, including the MacBook Neo, iPad Air M4, and MacBook Pro M5 variants, complemented by gift-card incentives.
MacBook Neo is on sale at Best Buy with a $25 gift card offer, signaling strong preorder momentum for the new model.
iPad Air M4 preorder appears discounted at Best Buy with a $40 savings and a $40 noted in the promo, aligning with broader Apple hardware preorder incentives.
Preorder deals extend to the MacBook Pro M5 line, with a $100 e-gift card incentive to sweeten the purchase window.
The Tom's Guide roundup corroborates Best Buy's preorder emphasis across Apple devices, echoing the broader discount narrative tied to the Apple event.
TechRadar’s take aligns with Tom's Guide in highlighting preorder opportunities on iPad Air M4, MacBook Neo, and MacBook Pro, with added trade-in and discount incentives.
Gift-card incentives range from $25 to $100, applying across devices like MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro, reinforcing Best Buy's promotional pull for Apple fans.
Deals span multiple Apple categories beyond laptops and tablets, including accessories and everyday devices like AirTags and AirPods Pro 3.
The weekend sale also features big-screen TV discounts, amplifying Best Buy’s role as a broad electronics deals hub during the Apple event weekend.
The Tom's Guide listicle format consolidates 19 can't-miss Best Buy deals, including pre-order opportunities, TV savings, and a range of consumer electronics.
The new reference reinforces that preorder savings are a central hook of Best Buy's Apple event weekend, with limited-time pricing through March 8 and card bonuses.

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NASA has shuffled its Artemis rockets. But what of the lunar landers?

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science4h ago

NASA has shuffled its Artemis rockets. But what of the lunar landers?

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NASA shakes up Artemis timeline to shorten missions and accelerate lunar surface activity.
Artemis 3 may test landers in Earth orbit before lunar landing under the new plan.
Gateway and some SLS upgrades are being deprioritized to speed up lunar access.
SpaceX and Blue Origin remain central to the plan as lander providers.
Artemis 4 could move forward with a new upper stage and no Gateway involvement.
NASA weighs relaxing docking requirements to reduce propellant needs for lunar transfer.
Artemis timeline update affects ground hardware and Gateway's future.
Ars Technica notes optimism but calls for quick action to meet timelines.
Artemis 2 remains on current path while broader plan shifts occur.
Lawmakers weigh Gateway's fate as funding and plans evolve.
Industry observers expect a faster Artemis but warn of readiness gaps.

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7 stock winners Jefferies says are sitting 'in the discount bin' after the AI-disruption panic

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7 stock winners Jefferies says are sitting 'in the discount bin' after the AI-disruption panic

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Jefferies identifies 24 discounted stocks that could benefit from AI disruption, despite market fears.
Picks include Airbnb, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Capital One, and CoStar Group among beneficiaries.
The report frames AI as a long-term disruptor, with some winners already earning upside from AI adoption.
Jefferies notes AI-related worries have underperformed some sectors like software, insurance, and brokers.
Analysts expect AI to augment financial advisors, not replace them, in the case of Lincoln National.
Meta Platforms is cited as a clear AI beneficiary with potential for a frontier model release in 1H26.
Microsoft is viewed as uniquely positioned to consolidate enterprise AI spend on its platform.
Jefferies highlights Capital One as the most AI-driven retail bank with strong merger ties to Discover.
Airbnb is listed among discounted AI picks expected to benefit from AI-driven efficiency.

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Automotive Communication Protocol Market worth $10.32 billion by 2033

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MarketsandMarkets projects the automotive protocol market to reach $10.32 billion by 2033, up from $7.77 billion in 2026.
Safety and ADAS applications are driving demand for high-bandwidth networks like Ethernet in vehicles.
CAN remains the primary protocol for many powertrain and chassis systems due to its reliability and cost.
Asia Pacific is projected to be the largest market for automotive protocols during the forecast period.
Edge CAN remains dominant, while Ethernet backbones grow at gateway and high-bandwidth levels.
Major players in the market include NXP, Bosch, Infineon, STMicroelectronics, and Texas Instruments.
Regulatory mandates for autonomous safety features are boosting network nodes per vehicle.
The market is supported by a global automotive electronics supply chain and semiconductor manufacturing base.
Linked market coverage includes CAN, LIN, CAN FD, and gateway-based architectures.
The report notes a transition toward CAN FD, FlexRay, and automotive Ethernet for safety and high-bandwidth needs.
Precedence Research provides parallel market data on automotive relay switches as a related sector.

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Valve Suggests Steam Machine Could Be Delayed Into 2027, Blames 'Memory and Storage Shortages' - IGN

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technology1h ago

Valve Suggests Steam Machine Could Be Delayed Into 2027, Blames 'Memory and Storage Shortages' - IGN

Ign.com

Valve indicated Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame could be delayed further, possibly into 2027.
The delay follows memory and storage shortages that Valve cited as creating challenges for pricing and scheduling.
Valve had previously signaled a 2026 ship date, but now says it hopes to ship in 2026 while reevaluating timing.
Valve emphasizes Steam Machine would offer features hard to replicate in a custom PC, like integrated HDMI CEC and couch-friendly design.
Valve says Steam Machine targets a price near current PC build costs rather than subsidized pricing.
Valve’s stance on pricing aims for a balance between performance and value in a compact form factor.
Valve notes the Steam Machine would not be subsidized to gain market share, reinforcing a market-standard pricing approach.
Valve designer Lawrence Yang highlighted the device's couch-friendly experience as a key selling point.
Industry observers have debated whether Valve can drive Steam adoption through hardware like the Steam Machine.
The article notes that market context includes the Steam Machine’s potential price relative to current consoles and PCs.

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Legitimate data access will determine whether European science has a bright or bleak future – CEPS

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science1h ago

Legitimate data access will determine whether European science has a bright or bleak future – CEPS

Ceps.eu

CEPS argues Europe must create legitimate, linked data ecosystems to unlock research and AI potential.
The piece calls for shifting from consent alone to a social license approach for data reuse.
Investing in human infrastructure and data stewards is highlighted as essential to enable data sharing.
The author warns of a data winter where access to private data and open datasets declines.
Three priorities are highlighted: better questions, governance, and infrastructure to support data reuse.
The piece stresses that data openness must be aligned with concrete research questions.
Open data policies are noted as steps forward, but real progress requires data spaces and governance.
The author argues institutional capacity is as important as regulatory frameworks.
Europe’s data access reform aims to rebalance power in data markets for science and public value.

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How fast is the MacBook Air M5? We benchmarked it

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technology1h ago

How fast is the MacBook Air M5? We benchmarked it

Techradar.com

The MacBook Air M5 outperforms the M4 in initial Geekbench 6 CPU tests, with higher single and multi-core scores.
The M5 runs at a slightly higher clock speed of 4.46GHz versus 4.41GHz on the M4 CPU.
Early testing used a mix of apps including Lies of P, Pixelmator Pro, and Final Cut Pro on 16GB RAM.
OpenCL GPU scores show a notable increase, with the M5 delivering stronger GPU performance than the M4.
The reviewer notes the M5 includes a neural accelerator for its GPU cores, boosting performance.
Apple also introduced the MacBook Neo and M5 Pro/Max during a broader event context.
The article emphasizes that these results are preliminary and based on early tests.
The MacBook Air M5 tested is the 13-inch model in the Starlight finish, with 16GB RAM.
The article situates the M5 within expectations of faster performance ahead of the Neo era and new MacBook lineups.

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'Utterly embarrassing': Samsung clears up the Galaxy S26 Ultra's display controversy, but not everyone's happy

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'Utterly embarrassing': Samsung clears up the Galaxy S26 Ultra's display controversy, but not everyone's happy

Techradar.com

Samsung confirms the Galaxy S26 Ultra uses an 8-bit display, clarifying initial 10-bit reporting.
Briefings caused confusion when early information suggested a higher color depth.
The issue centers on hardware color depth versus processing enhancements in briefing materials.
The article notes the broader impact of color-depth specs on perception of hardware gains.
TechRadar coverage includes context on color depth basics and how it affects visuals.
Samsung’s spokesperson clarified the miscommunication surrounding the specs.
The article references related Galaxy S26 coverage and rumors in the same cycle.
The piece notes broader AI emphasis in Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup.
The article describes ongoing interest in 10-bit versus 8-bit debates among enthusiasts.
The coverage emphasizes that the controversy may stem from translation and miscommunication rather than intent.

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