Intel, Germany strike record €30B deal for chip mega-factory
Intel and the German government have struck a deal on how to split the bill for a massive chip factory in Magdeburg, marking the end of a months-long funding dispute.…
EU’s EV battery ambitions hang in the balance
The EU risks falling short of its ambition to become a global superpower in EV battery production, a report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) warns. Although the union’s…
3D-printed rocket engine revs up for orbital launch in Scotland
Edinburgh-based aerospace startup Skyrora announced yesterday it had commenced a series of full-duration tests of its updated 3D-printed 70kN engine. The new design features an improved engine cooling chamber and…
ViewSonic’s ‘Designed for Xbox’ 4K projector is coming soon, but don’t get too excited
ViewSonic has finally confirmed that its new gamer-targeted 4K projector, which bears the official Microsoft certification of ‘Designed For Xbox’, is set to be released in July and will retail…
A disappointing majority of people are still using bad passwords – are you one of them?
It looks like the message is still not getting through to many people that bad passwords are a serious security risk, with a new report shedding light on some particularly…
Upcoming Switch games for 2023 and beyond
There are plenty of upcoming Switch games to keep you busy for the rest of the year, and well into 2024. While first-party releases do seem to have died down…
Sony’s next four mirrorless cameras could include the world’s fastest pro model
This year has already launched one of the world’s best video cameras in the form of the Sony ZV-E1, but that’s far from the end of its ambitions – with new…
Better Government Tech Is Possible
Now with the explosion of interest in artificial intelligence, Congress is turning its attention to ensuring that those who work in government learn more about the technology. US senators Gary…
How to Stay Cool Without Air-Conditioning and Prevent Heat Exhaustion (2023)
It’s that time of year again. That long, mostly holiday-bare stretch of the year in the northern hemisphere full of record-breaking temperatures, raging wildfires, and heat-related illnesses that we call…
How Christopher Nolan Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI
When wired heard that Christopher Nolan and his producer—and wife—Emma Thomas were coming out with a biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer, we were perplexed. At least for a moment. It…