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Today, AMD officially released its flagship Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, the first workstation CPU to boast 96 cores and 192 threads. Built on the Zen 5 “Shimada Peak” architecture, this powerhouse delivers up to 5.4 GHz boost clocks, (more…)

Today, Meta dropped the next iteration of its open-source large-language model—Llama 3—and the AI community is buzzing. Boasting a 30% boost in reasoning accuracy over its predecessor, Llama 3 aims to give developers more control and transparency when building chatbots, virtual assistants, or custom AI tools. (more…)

At Apple’s highly anticipated WWDC 2025, the tech giant showcased groundbreaking updates that promise to redefine user experiences across its entire product lineup. The event, known for revealing the latest innovations, did not disappoint, with Apple introducing significant enhancements to iOS, macOS, watchOS, and their revolutionary visionOS. (more…)

In a significant leap forward, Google has officially introduced AI Ultra, a premium subscription service that grants businesses and power users exclusive access to advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. Priced at $249.99 per month, AI Ultra is Google’s answer to growing demands for sophisticated AI-driven productivity, precision, and security.

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Apple officially introduced its new mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, today, creating major excitement across the tech community. The Vision Pro headset blends augmented and virtual reality, promising immersive experiences not just in gaming and entertainment but also in productivity and education. (more…)

Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz around OpenAI Codex, a tool that’s quickly becoming a favorite among developers. Simply put, Codex is designed to help programmers by automatically generating code snippets based on plain English instructions. (more…)

North American startups received positive news today as both the United States and Canada introduced new financial measures designed to support entrepreneurial growth. (more…)

Google has temporarily halted free API access to its Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, following a significant surge in user demand. The suspension aims to stabilize performance and maintain quality for existing subscribers. Google stated the measure is temporary, intending to restore access once infrastructure enhancements are complete.
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Today, the iconic gaming franchise DOOM took an exciting new direction with the Steam release of DOOM: The Dark Ages. Developed by id Software and published by Bethesda, this latest entry shifts away from the franchise’s futuristic roots and plunges players into a gritty medieval world, blending intense demon-slaying action with historic themes. (more…)

Foxconn reported impressive financial results today, highlighting a 72% increase in first-quarter profits driven primarily by surging demand for servers used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The electronics manufacturing giant earned $1.25 billion in net profit during Q1, significantly outperforming previous expectations. (more…)