ASRock Industrial is expanding its edge computing portfolio with several new industrial-grade systems. The iEP-7030E series leverages Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated NPUs for AI workloads. These fanless systems operate from -25°C to 50°C with shock and vibration resistance.
Apple is working on a more affordable MacBook that will use an A-series iPhone processor instead of M-series chips. The device, code-named J700, is expected to launch in the first half of 2026 at well under $1000. This marks a significant shift in Apple’s laptop strategy.
AMD is contributing BFloat16 support to LLVM’s SPIR-V compiler target, enabling better AI performance. Meanwhile, Flang-Tidy is bringing automated code cleaning to Fortran. Both developments show how legacy and cutting-edge tech coexist in today’s compiler landscape.
Amazon has slashed the price of Lenovo’s ThinkPad E16 G2 from $1,299 to just $899. This isn’t a refurbished unit – you’re getting a brand-new laptop with premium specs including a Ryzen 7 processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB SSD. At this price, it’s competing with mid-range consumer laptops while offer
Microsoft is testing a new “Ask Copilot anything” search box in Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature requires specific builds and third-party tools to enable, blending traditional search with AI responses. Early testing shows mixed results with inconsistent search performance and a jarring floatin
Apple is reportedly planning to debut an M5 Ultra chip specifically for the Mac Studio in 2026. This follows the company’s decision to skip an M4 Ultra entirely. The chip will likely power both Mac Studio and Mac Pro updates.
Apple plans to launch an affordable MacBook in early 2026 using an A-series processor instead of M-series chips. The device, codenamed J700, will target budget-conscious buyers who typically consider Chromebooks or low-end Windows laptops. It features a completely new design and promises better batt
Apple may finally be building an affordable Mac laptop aimed at students. Priced between $699 and $799, it could use iPhone processors and smaller screens to hit that price point. This would be Apple’s first truly budget-friendly Mac in years.
Apple has pushed out another round of beta updates across its platforms just one day after the previous versions. The rapid release cycle suggests aggressive development timelines as we approach the holiday season. Public betas for most platforms should arrive later this week.
Researchers in China have created one of the most advanced quantum networks to date, connecting 18 users through quantum entanglement. While technically impressive, experts question whether this complex approach can realistically scale to a global quantum internet given current limitations.
