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Microsoft unveiled a complete redesign of Windows 11 Search at its latest event, announcing the feature will ship to all PCs later this year. The new search panel is vertical with rounded corners, placing the search box at the bottom and a single list of results above it. Users can now adjust settings, take screenshots, arrange windows, and send text messages directly from the taskbar. Demo highlights include inline microphone volume sliders, quick access to system toggles, [...]

Trent Crimm, the fictional sports journalist, has released a new book titled The Richmond Way, which chronicles the history and culture of Richmond AFC. The work is presented in a tongue‑in‑cheek, in‑universe style, with Crimm himself narrating the chapters. Readers can access a free sample chapter online, encouraging early engagement. The book’s release coincides with Richmond AFC’s upcoming season, positioning it as a timely companion for fans. The project showcases Crimm’s signature blend of humor and sports [...]

Elon Musk dismissed rumors that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) would own or operate his planned Terafab AI chip facility in Texas. Musk confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX will build and run the fab themselves, with TSMC limited to a tenant or sublease role if desired. The clarification follows days of speculation about Musk’s discussions with TSMC to supply chips for Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. Intel’s CEO Lip‑Bu Tan reiterated the company’s ongoing partnership in the Terafab [...]

Elon Musk clarified that Tesla and SpaceX will build and operate the Terafab chip factory in Texas, rejecting speculation that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) would take control. Musk stated the companies would retain full ownership and operation, allowing only a possible sublease of part of the facility. The announcement follows earlier reports of TSMC exploring involvement and underscores Musk’s intent to secure in‑house chip production for future AI, robotics, and SpaceX data‑center needs. The project, valued [...]

In 2026, several sub‑₹30,000 smartphones bring AI features traditionally reserved for flagships. Motorola’s Edge 70 Fusion, Edge 60 Pro, and Edge 70, along with realme P4 Pro, P4 Power, GT 7T, and OnePlus Nord CE6, offer Snapdragon or MediaTek chipsets, high‑refresh AMOLED displays, and 50‑MP camera arrays. They include Moto AI suites—Image Studio, Playlist Studio, Remember This, AI Notes, and Update Me—plus Google Gemini and Circle to Search. Battery capacities range from 6,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh, with fast wired [...]

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reached a new all‑time high in its stock price after unveiling four new ProLiant Gen13 servers powered by AMD’s latest EPYC processors. The announcement, made on October 7, 2026, highlighted the DL585a and DL525 models, which support up to eight GPUs and 256 CPU cores, respectively, and the XD245 and XD285 liquid‑ and air‑cooled systems. Availability begins later in 2026, with full rollout in 2027. The launch coincides with a 25.4% rise in [...]

Vadzo Imaging announced the validation of its Innova-662CRE camera, a 2‑megapixel GigE vision device built around Sony’s STARVIS 2 IMX662 sensor. The camera delivers 1080p HDR video while simultaneously supporting low‑light and near‑infrared (NIR) imaging, enabling continuous day‑and‑night surveillance without auxiliary lighting. It connects via Gigabit Ethernet with Power over Ethernet and complies with ONVIF Profiles S, T and G, allowing seamless integration into existing video‑management and streaming systems. Designed for OEMs and system integrators, the Innova‑662CRE targets security, intelligent transportation [...]

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s shares climbed to a record $73.28 on Wednesday after the company unveiled four new ProLiant Gen13 servers powered by AMD’s latest EPYC processors. The launch expands HPE’s AI‑focused infrastructure portfolio and follows a 25.4% year‑over‑year rise in Cloud and AI revenue to $9 billion and a 35.3% jump in server revenue to $6.8 billion. Analysts upgraded the stock to a moderate buy, citing the concrete product cycle as a direct tailwind from growing AI infrastructure spend [...]