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Intel is building a handheld gaming platform including a dedicated chip: Intel has been building chips designed for gaming PCs for years but the company is now moving into handheld devices too. Read More |
Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia: The fusion power frontrunner said that construction on its Sparc reactor was proceeding as planned. Meanwhile, it's building a digital twin to help dial it in. Read More |
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Amazon's Ring doorbells get fire alerts, an app store, and new sensors: The new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality. Read More |
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