A major new industry event, Microelectronics US 2026, is set for Austin next April. It aims to unite over 5,000 professionals from across the semiconductor and embedded systems ecosystem to accelerate collaboration and innovation, directly supporting national initiatives like the CHIPS Act.
Anna’s Archive, an open-source shadow library, says it has scraped metadata from over 250 million Spotify tracks and the actual audio files for 86 million of them. The group plans to release the data publicly, starting with metadata now and music files by popularity later.
Mullvad VPN is making a major technical shift, replacing its old WireGuard software with a new Rust-based engine called GotaTun. The move has already slashed Android app crashes and paves the way for the company to completely drop OpenVPN support in 2026.
HP is undergoing a major transformation, betting its future on AI as a platform to fix broken work. The company is moving beyond selling PCs and printers to create intelligent systems that learn and adapt.
Setting up a new PC involves more than just the obvious software. According to a tech enthusiast at XDA-Developers, a handful of underrated utilities are essential for a truly powerful and organized system, from batch installers to secret Windows features.
New York has enacted a new law requiring major AI developers to be more transparent about safety. However, the financial penalties for violations were significantly reduced from the original proposal. The move follows similar legislation in California.
A new forensic technique analyzes proteins in a single hair strand to create a unique profile, similar to DNA. This method, called proteomic genotyping, works when DNA is unavailable or too degraded to use. It could revolutionize investigations of old crime scenes and natural disasters.
In an industry obsessed with more content, a standout developer’s key advice is to cut, not add. Sandfall Interactive, creator of the acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, told Phantom Blade Zero’s director that their focus for the final stretch is deletion and polish. It’s a refreshing take in an
According to a new report, Lenovo could be preparing a version of its Legion Go 2 handheld that runs SteamOS instead of Windows. This variant may be announced at CES 2026, aiming to fix the subpar Windows experience on a small screen.
Gmail’s convenience comes with privacy trade-offs, as it collects data on when and how you open emails. You can fight back by enabling a key setting that blocks hidden tracking pixels. A few more adjustments can significantly reduce your data exposure.
