Hardware Design
Hideki Sato, known as the father of Sega hardware, has reportedly passed away at age 77. The news was announced by Sega history publication Beep21, noting his death on February 13, 2026. Sato played a key role in developing many of Sega's consoles from the 1970s onward.
Imeripotiwa na AI
A Los Angeles-based startup, Quilter, has used artificial intelligence to design a functional Linux single-board computer in just one week, requiring under 40 hours of human input. The device, featuring 843 components across two printed circuit boards, successfully booted Debian Linux on its first power-up. This Project Speedrun demonstrates AI's potential to drastically shorten hardware development timelines.