A UK research project called Slimers is using computer models to create slug prediction maps, helping farmers target pesticide use more effectively. This technology aims to reduce crop damage costs, estimated at £44m annually, and minimize environmental harm by enabling precise application of slug pellets.
Microsoft is urging Windows and Linux users to update cryptographic keys for Secure Boot by June 24. Expiring certificates could leave systems vulnerable to UEFI infections, a type of malware that loads before OS and antimalware protections.
Toy Story 5 explores the complex relationship between children, parents, and technology, personified by a new tablet named Lily that challenges traditional toys like Jessie. The film navigates anxieties around screen time, social utility of devices, and the potential for bullying, while ultimately emphasizing universal parental guidance.
Ein gelähmter Patient mit ALS nutzte 19 Monate lang eine Hirn-Computer-Schnittstelle (BCI) mit 256 Elektroden zur Kommunikation. Das System übersetzte Hirnsignale in Text und Sprache mit einer Rate von 56 Wörtern pro Minute, was eine langfristige, unabhängige Nutzung im Alltag ermöglichte.
Toronto-Dominion Bank plans to use software to monitor employee computer activity, including app usage and mouse movements, to understand workflows and identify bottlenecks. The move has sparked privacy concerns among employees, drawing parallels to a similar backlash at Meta.
輝達執行長黃仁勳在COMPUTEX 2026上宣告算力將是未來最重要的資源，這不僅重塑企業價值觀，也預示著一場新的工業革命。台灣憑藉半導體優勢，正從晶片製造轉型為算力中心，有望在AI革命中扮演關鍵角色，定義未來技術規格。
COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026では、SSDメーカーが速度競争を超え、NFCセキュリティやサイズ可変M.2 SSD、AI向けストレージなど、新たな付加価値を持つ製品を展示した。ADATAはNFCでスマホを鍵にするポータブルSSD、Lexarはサイズ変更可能なM.2 SSDやAIアクセラレーション用カートリッジ式SSDを発表。
A China-led research team has created a brain implant electrode array as soft as brain tissue, thinner than a hair, and highly durable. In animal trials, it recorded neural activity with long-term clarity for 18 months, overcoming the "hard-against-soft" issue that degrades signals from current rigid implants.
Perplexity has introduced Brain, a memory system for its AI agent, Computer. Unlike typical AI memory that focuses on user preferences, Brain logs the agent's actions, decisions, and sources to build context. This aims to improve answer correctness and efficiency for recurring tasks.
A supercomputer, a key component for AI machine learning, has officially begun operations in Indonesia as part of a digital partnership between South Korea and ASEAN nations. The 4.2 petaflops infrastructure aims to boost AI capabilities in the region, with plans for training and joint research.
COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026では、価格高騰が続くSSDに関連し、PCI Express 5.0対応メインストリーム製品向けSSDコントローラーの進化が注目された。特に、4チャンネル構成のまま毎秒48億転送のNANDフラッシュに対応する新設計が、速度、コスト、消費電力の最適化を実現するスイートスポットとして提案されている。
ジョージタウン大学の研究者らが発表した論文は、人間とChatGPTの執筆を比較し、大規模言語モデル（LLM）が創造性の多様性を均質化させる可能性を検証した。個人レベルではAIが創造的になる場合もあるが、集団レベルでは人間の多様性成長率がAIを大幅に上回ることが判明した。
Amazon's top AI executive, Peter DeSantis, predicts the first commercially useful small-scale quantum computers will be available within five to seven years, comparing their future growth to Moore's Law. He clarified that quantum computers will solve specific problems intractable for classical computers, not just be faster.
Allbirds, which recently rebranded to NewBird AI, is changing its name again to Smartbird and appointing Nadia Carlsten as its new CEO, replacing Joe Vernachio. Carlsten has a background in quantum computing and AI infrastructure.
Snap, das Unternehmen hinter Snapchat, hat eine neue Augmented Reality(AR)-Brille namens „Specs“ vorgestellt. Sie soll im Herbst in den USA, Großbritannien und Frankreich für 2195 Dollar bzw. 2295 Euro auf den Markt kommen und wird als "der erste tragbare Computer für die echte Welt" beworben.
Anthropic's AI advancements, including recursive self-improvement and cyber-attack capabilities, have prompted US policy shifts. The White House has banned foreign access to new models and Anthropic has shut them down, signaling a move towards regulation.
SpaceX, days after its IPO, is acquiring AI coding tool Cursor for $60 billion in an all-stock deal. The move aims to bolster Elon Musk's Grok chatbot, which is losing users, by integrating Cursor's finished product and leveraging SpaceX's abundant compute power.
China has approved NEO, the world's first commercial brain-computer chip, for mass production. The coin-sized device, designed for patients with spinal cord injuries and paralysis, uses a less invasive approach than Elon Musk's Neuralink, which is still under US regulatory review.
人工智能热潮正推动全球数据中心对芯片、布线和电力系统的需求激增。英伟达CEO黄仁勋在台湾电脑展上呼吁供应商SK海力士“多生产一些”。这场盛宴正为韩国和台湾的半导体公司带来巨额财富，重塑科技力量格局，而中国则被排除在先进供应链之外。
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel describes the new AR Specs as a "see-through computer" and a new type of computing device, distinct from other smartglasses. Priced at $2,195, Specs aim to overlay digital information onto the real world, with Snap focusing on user privacy and parental controls, while acknowledging future price reduction goals.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated society must change with the advent of AI, advocating for widespread adoption. He highlighted AI's potential for economic growth and scientific breakthroughs, while also addressing concerns about job losses and existential threats.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel unveiled the company's new AR Specs, priced at $2,195, featuring a wider field of view, improved battery life, and a slimmer design. These glasses aim to usher in a new era of computing with contextual AI assistance and a catalog of developer-made AR Lenses.
Snap has launched its augmented reality glasses, "Specs," priced at $2,195. These standalone glasses feature dual displays, two Snapdragon processors, and up to 4 hours of battery life, with a charging case providing an additional 20 hours. Preorders are open now, with shipping expected this fall in the US, UK, and France.
Portugal, with a 7.1% chance according to an Opta supercomputer, is a serious contender for their first World Cup, boasting a strong midfield and an evolving tactical approach under Roberto Martínez, despite heavy focus on Cristiano Ronaldo.
