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Solar sail spacecraft salvaged, deployment set for Wednesday
After an initial rough patch and seemingly failed spacecraft, the LightSail-A is back on track. Deployment of the solar sail is expected on Wednesday if all continues to go well.
MediaTek announces new P10 SoC, upgrades popular eight-core model
MediaTek has announced its upcoming P10 SoC, a performance-mainstream option that will update its older octa-core designs and improve power efficiency. This new chip could see widespread US release if the new, CDMA2000-capable modem catches on as a budget smartphone … Continue reading
Automated design process creates smallest, most efficient photonic switch ever
By using an automated design algorithm, researchers at Stanford University have built the world’s smallest and most efficient silicon based photonic wavelength splitter.
Nvidia at Computex: GameWorks goes VR, G-Sync comes to mobile
Nvidia isn’t just announcing new GPUs at Computex — it’s revealed a comprehensive plan for G-Sync and VR as well.
Google Photos: Unlimited storage for free, with a few gotchas
We configured three phones to upload a total of around 8,000 photos to test Google Photos. Here’s what we found.
Intel buys Altera for $16.7 billion to ramp up Internet of Things offerings
Pursuing opportunities in the Internet of Things market, Intel has sealed a deal to buy Altera in an all-cash transaction valued at about $16.7 billion, which would be Intel’s largest acquisition ever. News reports that the companies were in talks … Continue reading
ET deals: Lenovo T450s 14-inch laptop for $702
For a limited time, Lenovo is offering the 14-inch T450s laptop at a greatly reduced price. With a new Broadwell processor, an HD web cam, and incredible battery life, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see just how affordable this portable … Continue reading
Smart devices could get a big battery boost from ARM’s new chip design
ARM is trying to resolve the thorny problem of battery life in Internet of Things devices with a new chip design that will significantly reduce the power consumed by processors, sensors and wireless chips. The company has overhauled the way … Continue reading
Nvidia GTX 980 Ti Review: Titan X performance at a fraction of the price
Nvidia’s new GTX 980 Ti drops today, with virtually all of the Titan X’s performance and a vastly lower price. If you’ve wanted an Nvidia card with better-than GTX 980 performance but couldn’t stomach a $1000 price tag, this is … Continue reading
[Bonnes feuilles] "Les incontournables du commerce de demain" (1/5)
Découvrez, en avant-première, le premier extrait de l’ouvrage “Les incontournables du commerce de demain” qui sort en librairie ce jour.
