The World’s Smallest Robot Is Barely Visible, But It’s a Huge Deal
Researchers have created the world’s smallest programmable, autonomous robot. At just 200 by 300 micrometers, it’s smaller than a freckle and can operate for months powered by light.
Category: Hardware
Coreboot’s New Release is a Big Deal for AMD and Qualcomm
The open-source firmware project Coreboot has dropped its year-end update, and it’s packing some serious hardware support. Version 25.12 brings official backing for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X1E80100 and a proof-of-concept for next-gen AMD Turin, signaling a major push into modern platforms.
PC Builder’s “Bring Your Own RAM” Plan Shows How Bad Things Are
A major custom PC company is now letting customers mail in their own RAM kits for new builds. This bizarre workaround highlights a severe, multi-year shortage that’s sending memory prices through the roof and scrambling the entire industry.
Samsung Doubles Down on India for Displays and Phones
Samsung is pushing to make India a core manufacturing hub, not just for phones but for critical components like displays. The move leverages government incentive schemes and could reshape global supply chains.
Why Polarity is Suddenly a Huge Deal in AI Data Centers
The explosive growth of AI and hyperscale cloud workloads is transforming data center network design. A new whitepaper argues that managing fiber polarity is no longer a minor detail but a foundational requirement for reliability at scale.
Samsung Kills Galaxy S26 Edge After iPhone Air Flops
The ultra-thin flagship phone experiment appears to be over. According to a new report, Samsung has completely stopped work on the Galaxy S26 Edge, a direct response to the market’s tepid reaction to both its S25 Edge and Apple’s iPhone Air.
Clean Energy’s Wild 2025: Trump vs. Data Center Demand
2025 was a turbulent year for clean energy under President Trump, who called renewables a “scam” and signed a tax bill slashing subsidies. Yet, solar and storage still made up 85% of new grid power, proving economic fundamentals can trump politics.
Nintendo Switch 2 Might Ditch Hated “Game-Key Cards”
A major complaint about the Nintendo Switch 2 might be getting addressed. Publisher Inin Games is switching its physical release of *R-Type Dimensions III* from a Game-Key Card to a real cartridge, citing new, cheaper cartridge options from Nintendo.
Lenovo’s Water-Cooled Supercomputers Are Topping the Charts
According to TheRegister.com, Lenovo’s Neptune direct water-cooling technology is now behind the world’s fastest and most energy-efficient supercomputers. The system, which pipes 45°C water directly to server components, has achieved a Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.1 and powers the top-ranked syste
Is Apple Really Bringing Back the iMac Pro?
New evidence suggests Apple is testing an unreleased iMac with a powerful M5 Max chip, potentially reviving the iMac Pro line. The last iMac Pro launched in 2021 with Intel and AMD parts. This could be a major shift for Apple’s all-in-one desktop strategy.