China stockpiled 343 immersion DUV tools for advanced chipmaking
Centre for Technology & Statecraft (CTS) calls for banning exports of all immersion DUV tools to China, echoes the MATCH Act by U.S. legislators.
Amazon warns $68 billion in blocked data centers threatens US AI lead
AWS CEO warns that growing opposition to data centers could undermine U.S. AI leadership, while defending buildouts against concerns over water consumption, electricity costs, pollution, and community impact.
Customer sends two-stick $16,000 DDR5 memory kit to repair shop
A YouTube channel best known for its skillful graphics card fixes has published its first DDR5 module repair video after the economics of RAM repair change.
Russian firm completes country’s first 130nm-capable chipmaking tool, trails modern equipment by 25 years
ZNTC completes development of Russia’s first 130nm-capable lithography stepper, which could be used to produce chips sometimes late this decade, or rather early next.
US Senate kills bill that could potentially shield Americans from skyrocketing power bills due to AI data centers
The U.S. Senate has blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act in a 57-43 vote, killing legislation that would have pushed regulators to consider making data centers pay the incremental grid costs created by their massive electricity demand.
Windows 11 was released five years ago today
Windows 11 was released five years ago, on October 5, 2021. But it feels like it’s been around longer as Microsoft’s latest OS has put users through so much pain.
Anthropic reports Florida woman’s Claude ‘diary’ threat to shoot up sheriff’s office, felony charge follows
Anthropic reviewers reported a Florida woman’s Claude threat against the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, leading to a felony charge.
Russia’s uncrewed robot tank fails during debut military display in front of President Putin
Russia’s new Shturm uncrewed assault tank reportedly suffered repeated command-link failures during its Tsentr-2026 debut, forcing organizers to use a human driver before the vehicle eventually got stuck in mud
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MMO Week in Review: Welcome back to Atreia
Aion 2 officially rolled into head start this week, welcoming western fans back to Atreia after a year live only in South Korea and ushering...