Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang recently announced several upcoming product launches, including the next-generation graphics architectures Blackwell Ultra and Vera Rubin. In a note to clients, Citi analyst Christopher Danely parsed the announcements, focusing on their potential impact on other players in the chip sector. The introduction of Nvidia’s Future Rubin GPU is seen as positive … Read more
The detention of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil is a chilling example of the far-right’s use of McCarthyism to silence pro-Palestine protesters. Khalil, who helped lead the Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University last year, was targeted for his politics and arrested by US immigration enforcement agency despite being a Palestinian Green Card holder. The … Read more
Fujifilm has announced its latest medium format camera, the GFX100RF, which stands out from its predecessors with a lighter body and fixed-lens design. The 35mm lens (equivalent to 28mm in full frame) offers versatility and can be digitally extended to 45mm, 63mm, and 80mm. The camera’s compact design is part of Fujifilm’s efforts to bring … Read more
A new study published by researchers at the University of California, Riverside suggests that methyl halides, a compound produced by bacteria, algae, and plants on Earth, could be the key to detecting life on exoplanets. The discovery is significant because these gases are not present in significant amounts in Earth’s atmosphere, making them ideal targets … Read more
ZDNET’s recommendations are based on thorough testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best sources and analyze customer reviews to provide unbiased information. Google’s latest Pixel 9a is a mid-range smartphone that offers impressive performance and features at an affordable price of $499. The display size has increased, but the quality remains … Read more
A team of researchers from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has released the clearest images yet of the universe’s infancy – the earliest cosmic time accessible to humans. The new images reveal the universe when it was about 380,000 years old, a period known as the “cosmic dawn.” This stage is significant because it … Read more
Plex has announced price hikes for its services starting April 29th. The company’s monthly subscription will increase from $4.99 to $6.99, while the annual plan will rise from $39.99 to $69.99. A lifetime plan will also see a significant jump from $119.99 to $249.99. However, it’s not all bad news for Plex users. The company … Read more
The Trump administration’s war on American universities is an unprecedented threat to free speech, critical thinking, and dissent. As institutions of higher learning, universities are at the forefront of social transformation and research, yet they face a chilling assault from the government. The recent letter sent by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil … Read more
Scientists have finally explained a bizarre “red lightning” phenomenon spotted over the Himalayas in 2022. The display of “red sprites” was triggered by thunderstorms in the region, which can produce complex electrical discharges. Researchers analyzed photos and videos of the event to determine the driving force behind it. They found that the red sprites were … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a halt on energy strikes in the war with Russia could be established quickly, but warned that Ukraine would respond in kind if Moscow violates the terms of the limited ceasefire. Zelenskiy spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since their Oval Office talks, which were seen … Read more