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In context: It feels as if we’ve been hearing about the Switch 2 for years, but Nintendo still hasn’t given any official confirmation regarding its arrival. However, 2024 definitely looks like the year we’ll see the successor to the wildly successful hybrid, as evidenced by the hundreds of developers who say they’re working on games […]

Editor’s take: Researchers have figured out a way to take pictures with the ambient light sensors on most mobile devices and laptops. The study has spawned more than a few fear-mongers and clickbait headlines. While the findings are fascinating and prove a potential for abuse by bad actors, its viability as an attack vector is

The big picture: The United States has spent years trying to slow China’s progress in sectors like semiconductors and AI through sanctions and export controls. Intel’s CEO commented that this strategy is impacting China’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, underscoring the cooperation of countries like Japan and the Netherlands. These remarks echo statements from TSMC and Nvidia,

Something to look forward to: The 14th-gen Core series brought the surprise of an optional optimization feature designed to allow 3D games to run faster. Dubbed Application Optimization, it was initially only available for the Raptor Lake Refresh, but Intel plans to backport it to older gaming processors. Application Optimization (APO) is a new technology

In brief: Corning has introduced a new version of its popular cover glass that is its most scratch resistant and optically advanced to date, and it is debuting on Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone. Gorilla Armor is described as a different kind of cover material. Compared to your run-of-the-mill glass surface, Gorilla Armor reduces reflections by

In a nutshell: It’s a sad fact that healthcare facilities remain a prime target for cyberattacks. Between January and September last year, the sector was hit by more attacks than any other, potentially putting the lives of patients at risk. According to technology research provider Omdia (via the Financial Times), the healthcare sector suffered 241

In a nutshell: Apple wants to combine its Siri quality control employees in San Diego, California, with its sister department in Austin, Texas. The 121 employees have until the end of January to decide if they will relocate. Those who refuse could be let go on April 26. An Apple spokeswoman confirmed the edict with

The big picture: As the prominence of gaming subscription services grows, so does the anxiety over whether they’ll monopolize the industry. Ubisoft recently expressed hope for this eventuality, but Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios opposes it. Meanwhile, industry analysis indicates that subscriptions and direct purchases will coexist for now. Games industry analyst Mat Piscatella

Bullish AI: Analysts have expressed highly positive sentiments about AMD, the fabless chipmaker that has successfully reversed its fortunes in just a few years. AMD’s stock evaluations have seen an increase, and the introduction of new products for AI and HPC applications could potentially propel the Santa Clara-based corporation to unprecedented levels of growth. Analysts

Why it matters: Since the 1980s, it’s been known that plants possess defense mechanisms that operate through the air. Recently, a team of Japanese researchers has not only demonstrated but also visually captured how this subtle form of communication functions. When under stress or threatened, plants can “scream” and release a fine, volatile substance that