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China Is Launching Tiny SSDs That Work Like SIM Cards - ctrlf5
China Is Launching Tiny SSDs That Work Like SIM Cards

MicroSD cards are compact but notoriously slow. M.2 SSDs deliver blazing speeds, but they’re bulkier and require enclosures. A new storage format out of China promises the best of both worlds — and it’s already making its way into the latest gaming devices. Chinese storage maker Biwin has unveiled the “Mini SSD” (also called the […]

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AI-Powered Plushies: A Screen-Free Alternative or Something Else? - ctrlf5
AI-Powered Plushies: A Screen-Free Alternative or Something Else?

Toy startups are pitching AI-powered stuffed animals as the next big thing for kids — a way to cut down on screen time while keeping children engaged. These plush companions, fitted with chatbots, are designed to hold conversations, tell stories, and answer questions. But not everyone is convinced. Writing for The New York Times, Amanda […]

  • ai memory
SK hynix sees AI memory growing 30% annually through 2030 - ctrlf5
SK hynix sees AI memory growing 30% annually through 2030

South Korea’s SK hynix expects the market for AI-focused memory to expand about 30% per year through 2030, according to Choi Joon-yong, head of HBM business planning, in an interview with Reuters. End-user demand for AI is “very firm and strong,” he said, adding that massive capital spending by Amazon, Microsoft, and Google will likely […]

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NASA and Google are building an AI medical co-pilot for deep-space crews - ctrlf5
NASA and Google are building an AI medical co-pilot for deep-space crews

As human missions stretch beyond low-Earth orbit, keeping astronauts healthy gets harder. On the ISS, crews can phone Houston in real time, receive regular medication deliveries, and return to Earth after roughly six months. Moon and Mars missions won’t have those luxuries—communications may lag or drop out, resupply is scarce, and evacuation is impractical—so NASA […]

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Microsoft Joins $4 Trillion Market Cap Club Alongside Nvidia - ctrlf5
Microsoft Joins $4 Trillion Market Cap Club Alongside Nvidia

The ultra-exclusive $4 trillion club now has a new member. Microsoft’s shares surged over 5% on Thursday after delivering earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, pushing its market value past the $4 trillion milestone. The software giant now stands alongside Nvidia, which crossed the same threshold earlier this month. Driving Microsoft’s strong performance was its […]

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  • ai companion
Summary: Human-AI Relationships Are Becoming Real — And Complicated - ctrlf5
Summary: Human-AI Relationships Are Becoming Real — And Complicated

AI companions, once science fiction, are now deeply integrated into real lives. People like Nikolai Daskalov, a widower in Virginia, have formed emotional bonds with AI chatbots like Leah, whom he considers his life partner. Using platforms like Nomi, users can create AI entities for companionship, emotional support, or even role-playing adventures. These AI relationships […]

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  • Open AI
OpenAI to Launch First European AI Data Center in Norway - ctrlf5
OpenAI to Launch First European AI Data Center in Norway

OpenAI has announced plans to open its first AI data center in Europe, selecting Norway as the location for this strategic expansion. The project, branded “Stargate,” will be developed in partnership with British infrastructure firm Nscale and Norwegian energy company Aker through a 50-50 joint venture. OpenAI will act as an “off-taker,” purchasing computing capacity […]