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Today’s Tech Spot Roundup
Low-noise microwave amplifiers bring quantum computers closer to scale
It is a crucial component in superconducting quantum architectures, where even minimal noise can overwhelm a qubit’s delicate state. In conventional designs, energy losses in dielectric materials have been a primary source of excess noise, adding more than a photon’s worth during amplification and blurring qubit measurement results.
Razer unveils $500 Huntsman Signature keyboard with CNC aluminum and mirror finish
Razer’s new keyboard is essentially an upgraded Huntsman V3 Pro, which itself is an excellent device that carries a $250 MSRP. The first production run will be limited to 1,337 individually numbered units.
Amazon says AWS AI tools were involved in two outages, but calls it "coincidence"
One disruption occurred in mid-December, when AWS engineers allowed internal AI assistant Kiro to implement system changes without human intervention. According to four people familiar with the matter, the agent determined that the best course of action was to delete and recreate the environment for an AWS system that lets…
Astronomers identify a galaxy made almost entirely of dark matter
A team of astronomers led by David Li has recently confirmed the discovery of ten potential “dark galaxies,” where starlight is so faint that it’s extremely difficult to detect anything with traditional observatories. The new list also includes Candidate Dark Galaxy-2 (CDG-2), a celestial structure that might be composed of…
Tesla says its US-based robotaxi support is better than Waymo's Philippines team
Waymo’s chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, recently noted that while some of the company’s remote-assistance (RA) contractors work in the US, many operate from other countries, such as the Philippines.
How a 16-year-old intern helped Netgear shut down a global scam network
Last summer, Netgear tried something unconventional. Instead of relying solely on law firms and cyber investigators, it recruited a teenager. Wyatt, a 16-year-old high school student interning with the company through a family connection, was given a simple but risky assignment: make contact with the scammers themselves.
SignalRGB update improves UI and adds support for dozens of new devices
SignalRGB is a free app that makes RGB chaos manageable, letting you sync lighting effects across keyboards, mice, RAM, fans, and other PC gear – even when it’s all from different brands. This update polishes the UI, fixes bugs, and expands compatibility with dozens of new devices.
Google Maps is hiding reviews, photos, and more unless you sign in
There have been several reports over the last week from users without Google accounts complaining that they are now seeing a limited view mode in Google Maps.
Former Google engineers charged with stealing Tensor chip trade secrets
Unsealed in the Northern District of California, the 14-count indictment names Samaneh Ghandali, 41, her sister Soroor Ghandali, 32, and Samaneh’s husband, Mohammadjavad Khosravi, 40. All three are Iranian nationals.
AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs may deliver 24 cores, 7 GHz targets, and AM5 support
According to well-known leaker HXL, Zen 6 will span four single-CCD processor variants alongside three higher-end dual-CCD designs. While the exact Ryzen branding for each chip hasn’t been disclosed, the rumored Ryzen 10000 series lineup appears to back earlier whispers that AMD’s next flagship desktop CPU will push core counts…
Microsoft tests new Windows AI in the taskbar and File Explorer
At the center of this effort is a new feature called Ask Copilot, which effectively turns the traditional Windows search bar into a gateway for Microsoft 365’s AI services. Once enabled, it replaces Windows Search and introduces an @ command syntax that feels closer to tagging someone in a chat…
Google Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Drive saves
Chrome has received a trio of new productivity upgrades on the desktop. The browser’s new built-in split view lets you run two tabs side by side without juggling windows, while its PDF viewer can now handle highlights, notes, and even signatures. There’s also a new ‘Save to Google Drive’ option that sends docs to the cloud into a dedicated folder.
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