Finland gets a second quantum computer
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 12 October 2023 11:46

Finland gets a second quantum computer


20-qubits

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and IQM Quantum Computers have completed Finland’s second quantum computer.

Adobe develops experimental upscaling tool
Published in AI
Thursday, 12 October 2023 11:34

Adobe develops experimental upscaling tool


A bit better than Nvidia's TV Shield

Adobe has developed an experimental AI-powered upscaling tool that greatly improves the quality of low-resolution GIFs and video footage.

Google insiders wonder if Bard is worth it
Published in AI
Thursday, 12 October 2023 11:26

Google insiders wonder if Bard is worth it


It is a poor player who struts and frets… and will be heard of no more

Google insiders are starting to wonder if their Bard AI offering is up to snuff.

US Space Force bans AI
Published in AI
Thursday, 12 October 2023 11:21

US Space Force bans AI


Security risk

US Space Force has temporarily banned web-based generative AI tools and so-called large language models that power them, citing data security and other concerns.

Sony plans cloud streaming for PS5
Published in Gaming
Thursday, 12 October 2023 11:19

Sony plans cloud streaming for PS5


Arriving this month

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced plans to launch cloud streaming for PlayStation 5 this month.

Qualcomm ready to show more of its ARM
Published in News
Thursday, 12 October 2023 11:12

Qualcomm ready to show more of its ARM


"Snapdragon X" coming in 2024

Qualcomm is getting ready to announce details of what it called its "Snapdragon X" an ARM-based processor for Windows PCs which has nothing to do with Elon [look at me] Musk.  

Faked audio of Labour leader circulated on X
Published in AI
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 12:04

Faked audio of Labour leader circulated on X


It made him too interesting

An audio clip posted to social media, purporting to show Britain's opposition leader Keir Starmer verbally abusing his staff, has been debunked as AI-generated by private-sector and British government analysis.

RISC-V International warns about US interference in development
Published in News


No different than other open technology standards like Ethernet

The chief executive of RISC-V International has warned that US efforts to corner the chip market under the guise of security could have a chilling effect on open standards and the development of better chips.

Valve snubs Apple over Counter-Strike 2
Published in News
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 11:55

Valve snubs Apple over Counter-Strike 2


Jobs Mob's  Metal obession puts Apple gamers in the bin 

Valve says it has no plans for a macOS version of the recently released game Counter-Strike 2, the follow-up title replacing the hugely popular FPS Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

$3 SSD from AliExpress is as bad as you expect
Published in News
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 11:49

$3 SSD from AliExpress is as bad as you expect


Trainwreck

StorageReview tested a  $3 SSD from AliExpress and was shocked to discover that it was not very good.