Computing

A teardown of the MacBook Neo reveals it as Apple's most repairable laptop in years, featuring screw-based assembly without adhesive. Independent tests show its gaming performance ranging from impressive to unplayable. The budget laptop, aimed at the education market, uses an A18 Pro processor with 8GB RAM.

11 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Intel has introduced the Core Ultra 200S Plus processors, an update to its Arrow Lake desktop chips, featuring more cores and improved performance. These new CPUs aim to address previous shortcomings in gaming compared to AMD rivals. They will be available starting March 26 at reduced prices.

An analyst firm warns of an 'unprecedented and record-breaking surge' in RAM prices, following recent doublings reported in January. A major PC maker has echoed the concerns with its own alerts, heightening worries in the computing sector.

2 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Apple may release updated MacBook Pro models featuring m5 pro and m5 max processors within a month, according to a recent report. These laptops will pair with the debut of macOS 26.3, expected in February or March. The update focuses on performance boosts while keeping the current design.

Researchers have developed an ultrafast laser technique that fires light pulses in one billionth of a second, enabling the creation of structures 1,000 times stronger and 1,000 times faster. This novel method targets thermal conductivity in chips by controlling phonon scattering distances, offering applications in high-performance computing, quantum devices, and AI chip cooling. It changes how chips handle heat without relying on fans or liquid cooling.

16 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

A new study reveals that using computer advice for just three moves in a chess game can boost a player's victory odds from 51 percent to 84 percent. Researcher Daniel Keren simulated thousands of matches to demonstrate how selective cheating evades detection. The findings highlight vulnerabilities in online chess platforms' anti-cheating measures.