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New AI Inference Service Now Ready for Science at Argonne

AI can help accelerate scientific discovery, but setting up and running a foundation model is not a simple task. Thanks to the work of the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, scientists affiliated with DOE National Labs and the Genesis Mission can now tap into a new AI inference service running on ALCF supercomputers. Dubbed the ALCF […]

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Jun 1 • 10:20 AM EDT • Science • hpcwire.com
3 big takeaways from Jensen Huang's keynote speech at Computex

Jensen Huang's speech was jam-packed with new releases, including the RTX Spark which aims to reinvent the personal computer as we know it.

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Jun 1 • 8:34 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new chip

Nvidia has unveiled powerful new chips to bring advanced artificial intelligence to Windows laptops and desktops.

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Jun 1 • 6:36 AM EDT • Technology • apnews.com
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NVIDIA Doubles Down on DLSS 4.5 With Smarter Ray Reconstruction at Computex, But DLSS 5 Is a No-Show

NVIDIA doubled down on DLSS 4.5 at Computex 2026 with smarter ray reconstruction improving image quality, but DLSS 5 was nowhere to be seen.

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Jun 1 • 4:30 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Samsung Drops World’s First 4K 360Hz Penta Tandem OLED at Computex, Headlining a 16-Monitor Stack From 8.8 to 49 Inches

Samsung unveils 16 new displays including the world's first 4K 360Hz QD-OLED monitor and a 34-inch OLED monitor at Computex.

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Jun 1 • 4:15 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
NVDA Stock Set For Strong Open Today: CEO Unveils First PC Chips At Computex 2026

During a keynote address at Taiwan’s Computex conference, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a new N1X processor developed in partnership with Microsoft.

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Jun 1 • 3:38 AM EDT • Technology • finance.yahoo.com
Wearable headband combines AI and mindfulness to alleviate car sickness

A novel brain–computer interface uses mindfulness to shift the attention of passengers and relieve even severe car sickness.

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Jun 1 • 1:05 AM EDT • Science • advancedsciencenews.com
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AMD Announces Socket AM5 Longevity till 2029

AMD in its Computex 2026 presentation, celebrated 10 years of the Socket AM4 platform that kickstarted the company's long march to competitiveness with Intel in the desktop PC processor market, and its eventual domination. Socket AM4 supports the original "Zen" and "Zen+," across the Ryzen 1000 and ...

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May 31 • 8:22 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
AMD Announces Radeon RX 9070 GRE, Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series

AMD is kicking off the busy Computex 2026 week with some new product announcements.

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May 31 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • phoronix.com
MICROIP to Debut "AI Vehicle System Business Group" and Edge AI Innovations at COMPUTEX 2026

/PRNewswire/ -- MICROIP (TPEx: 7796), specializing in AI software and ASIC design services, will unveil its "AI Vehicle System Business Group" at COMPUTEX 2026...

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May 31 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com
Leak Tips Potential New ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld

It was previously revealed that ASUS may be launching an update to the ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld at Computex 2026, but not much was known about the new handheld at the time. Now, thanks to licensing documentation from the Korean National Radio Research Agency, shared by Huang514613 on X, a littl...

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May 31 • 1:10 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
How a YouTuber Helped Solve a Science Mystery

Scientists revisited the Antikythera Mechanism after a YouTuber’s experiment—and may have finally solved the mystery of the world's oldest computer.

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May 31 • 12:03 PM EDT • Science • inc.com
Phanteks’ new EX cases let users put ugly graphics cards in their own "shame box"

Phanteks has a new case series for users who want to build a clean PC (with GPU hidden) We have first footage from Computex thanks to Hardware Canucks who

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May 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Modern Graphics Via DisplayLink For Your ISA-Era PC

The monitors used on older computers are now becoming difficult to find, as we doubt anything for MDA, CGA, Hercules, or EGA has been manufactured in decades. Even VGA, though there are plenty of s…

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May 31 • 4:00 AM EDT • Technology • hackaday.com
Intel Arc G3, New Generation Xeon, And Nova Lake, Here’s What We Expect From Intel At Computex 2026

Intel will be going big on the stage, and we expect multiple product stacks to be introduced at the Computex event.

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May 30 • 4:08 PM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports

Nvidia and Microsoft are ​expected next week ‌to debut the first Windows OS ​computers that ​use Nvidia's chips ⁠as the main ​processor, Axios ​reported on Saturday, citing sources.

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May 30 • 8:50 AM EDT • Technology • reuters.com
Scoop: First Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week

The chips will appear in Microsoft Surface computers and PCs from other manufacturers.

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May 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • axios.com
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New device could make processors run 1,000 times faster without additional waste heat — scientists say it could reduce data center energy demands

A new device could allow computer processors to operate significantly faster, without generating waste heat.

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May 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • livescience.com
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ with Intel Arc G3 Extreme appears in early Computex hands-on

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ spotted at Computex booth with Arc G3 Extreme MSI’s next Claw handheld has appeared in an early Computex hands-on, apparently from the

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May 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
New device could make processors run 1,000 times faster without additional waste heat — scientists say it could reduce data center energy demands

A new device could allow computer processors to operate significantly faster, without generating waste heat.

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May 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Science news this week: Exploding rocket overshadows NASA's next steps to the moon, 'Doomsday Glacier' faces big loss, quantum computer AI hybrid shows impressive results, and war deepens Iran's water crisis

May 30, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

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May 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Perplexity gifts Mac Minis in push for Personal Computer tool

Perplexity is sending out Mac Minis for people to test its new Personal Computer technology with.

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May 30 • 5:46 AM EDT • Technology • businessinsider.com
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Arm are all teasing Nvidia’s new N1X laptop processors

All eyes area now on Nvidia’s keynote at Computex on Sunday night.

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May 29 • 7:03 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Microsoft and NVIDIA Jointly Tease Possible N1X Debut as a "New Era of PC"

Microsoft and NVIDIA, through their X handles, each teased "A new era of PC," along with the map coordinates "25.0528, 121.5990," which correspond to the Nangang Exhibition Centre, the seat of Computex 2026. If it wasn't obvious already, NVIDIA is announcing its much awaited N1X client PC processor,...

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May 29 • 5:18 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
"A new era of PC": Microsoft and NVIDIA tease major announcement experts predict to be the fabled N1X chip

Microsoft and NVIDIA just hinted at major announcements at Computex and Build 2026.

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May 29 • 2:02 PM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
Microsoft teases new Surface hardware and ‘a new era of PC’

The teasers point to Computex and Build announcements next week.

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May 29 • 12:21 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Scientists Solved an 'Impossible' Quantum Puzzle With a Personal Computer

Anything you can do...

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May 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
Key Chemistry Question Answered, No Quantum Computer Required

Do we need quantum computers to fully understand complex chemical reactions? A new result, decades in the making, shows the surprising power of ordinary “classical” machines.

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May 29 • 9:54 AM EDT • Technology • quantamagazine.org
Acer’s answer to the MacBook Neo is a $699 laptop with Intel chips and 8GB of RAM

New Swifts, Aspires, Nitros, and Predators are debuting for Computex.

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May 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Acer announces Predator and Nitro monitors with up to 1000Hz refresh rate

Acer reveals Predator XB273K 3D and Nitro XV273U F5 1000Hz monitor Acer has announced a new gaming monitor lineup under its Predator and Nitro brands. The

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Cooler Master and G.SKILL Partner to Bring Active Cooling Technology to DDR5 Memory

Cooler Master, a global leader in innovative thermal solutions and PC hardware, today announced a partnership with G.SKILL to introduce new MasterDimm AC DDR5 memory featuring active cooling technology from Cooler Master. MasterDimm AC will be showcased during Computex 2026 at Cooler Master's Taipei...

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May 29 • 4:31 AM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
Over 100 students showcase coding projects at Springfield Science Showcase

Springfield Public Schools recently hosted its annual Computer Science Showcase, celebrating student creativity, innovation and their work in the field.

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May 28 • 10:20 PM EDT • Science • wwlp.com
Google adjusts Gemini’s new usage limits in response to complaints

At I/O 2026, the Gemini app switched to compute-based usage limits. In response to “feedback about hitting limits too quickly,” Google...

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May 28 • 10:03 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
MSI unveils world's first QD-OLED Triple-Mode monitor: 4K 360Hz / 2K 520Hz / FHD 680Hz

MSI shows 31.5-inch 4K 360Hz QD-OLED monitor with 680Hz mode MSI will use Computex 2026 to showcase a new 31.5-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor. The MPG OLED

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May 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Alienware launches 39-inch 5K OLED and 34-inch 280Hz QD-OLED gaming monitors

Alienware launches four new 30-inch-plus gaming monitors Alienware is bringing four new gaming monitors to Computex 2026, including the AW3926QW, a

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May 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Dell stock explodes higher after blockbuster AI-fueled earnings

Dell is among a handful of 2000s-era computer companies that have gotten a major boost from AI. The company crushed analysts' earnings estimates.

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May 28 • 6:23 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
How Mary Falcigno ’15 uses AI to support the U.S. Army’s drone program

Mary Falcigno ’15 uses her math and computer science skills at an elite research and technology hub, DEVCOM (U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development

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May 28 • 3:35 PM EDT • Science • smcvt.edu
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Best Buy Ups Quarterly Entertainment Sales 38%

Best Buy May 28 reported a 38.1% surge in first-quarter (ended May 2) same-store entertainment sales, compared with a 15.2% decline in the previous-year period. The entertainment segment, which includes video game hardware and software, books, music CDs and computer software, saw revenue of $577.4 million, or 7% of Best Buy’s domestic revenue of $8.2 … Continue reading "Best Buy Ups Quarterly Entertainment Sales 38%"

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May 28 • 9:29 AM EDT • Entertainment • mediaplaynews.com
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Scientists thought brain inflammation was driving long COVID but the scans told a different story

A new brain imaging study has found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in patients suffering from prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection. Instead, the most severe long COVID symptoms were associated with increased brain activity in regions involved in mood and emotion.

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May 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Chinese team uses supercomputer to cut drug screening time from years to seconds
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May 27 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com
UCF Computer Science Students Expand Technology Supporting Military Operations

Today, Reserve Mercury streamlines administrative work for thousands of U.S. Army Reservists, transforming a once paper-heavy process through a platform developed by computer science students.

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May 27 • 9:30 AM EDT • Science • ucf.edu
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE spotted at retailers, global launch expected before Computex

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE cards appear on Amazon RX 9070 GRE review samples are already out Recently we shared an exclusive look at the Sapphire Radeon RX

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May 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Solving real-world problems with AI

Arvish Pandey, a recent computer science graduate at the University of Cincinnati, is using artificial intelligence to better assess risk and prevent harm to the public. A downtown Cincinnati brawl that went viral last summer has sparked Pandey's recent research project dubbed "HORIZN."

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May 26 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • uc.edu
In the AI era, NYC schools need a computer science reboot, this expert says

Ten years ago, NYC promised “computer science for all.” Access has grown but a new report shows equity goals aren’t being met. And the rise of AI changes the game entirely.

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May 26 • 12:51 PM EDT • Science • chalkbeat.org
Logitech’s new desk gear makes your marathon PC sessions hurt less

Logitech's Signature Comfort Plus range is designed to make your time at the computer more comfortable.

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May 26 • 10:04 AM EDT • Technology • pcworld.com
Massive supercomputer simulations unlock cosmic magnetic mystery

Scientists used some of the most advanced plasma simulations ever created to uncover how the universe builds enormous magnetic fields out of turbulence. The discovery could reshape our understanding of stars, black holes, neutron star collisions, and dangerous solar eruptions.

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May 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Use Tiny11 to Rescue a Computer Running Windows 10

If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers.

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May 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
Scientists trained an AI model using an IBM quantum computer — and it answered questions correctly that the base model couldn't

When running an AI model through a quantum computer, scientists have increased accuracy by only adding a relatively small number of parameters.

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May 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Premier League predictions: How accurate were BBC Sport pundits?

Last summer, 33 BBC pundits - plus AI and Opta's 'supercomputer' were asked to pick which teams would finish in the Premier League's top four, and in which order. How did they get on?

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May 25 • 4:55 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
Computer Science Colloquium Series Presents Cybersecurity Research at the Nelson Mandela University: The Centre for Research in Information and Cyber Security (CRICS)

Abstract:This presentation provides an overview of the Centre for Research in Information and Cybersecurity (CRICS) at Nelson Mandela University and its role within the South African higher education context and cybersecurity landscape.

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May 25 • 1:27 AM EDT • Science • engineering.ucdavis.edu
To A.I. Executives, We’re All Just ‘Meat Computers’

A term first used in philosophy and cognitive science circles has lately taken on a more ominous cast. Moo.

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May 24 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
ASUS next-gen ROG Ally handheld may appear at Computex

ASUS may use Computex 2026 to show new ROG Ally device ASUS may show a next-generation gaming handheld at Computex 2026, according to comments from German

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May 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Study Computer Science

Even as AI progresses, coders aren’t doomed.

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May 23 • 7:30 AM EDT • Science • theatlantic.com
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Opinion | Court Cases About Money and Speech in Politics

Readers discuss court cases about campaign finance. Also: Computer science and the humanities.

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May 22 • 11:53 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
If Majoring In Computer Science Is Doomed Due To AI, The Latest Claim Is That Majoring In Philosophy Is The Next Best Choice

Some say computer science as a major in college is doomed due to AI. The claim is that majoring in philosophy is better. I tackle this. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

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May 22 • 3:15 AM EDT • Science • forbes.com
Quantum supremacy just ran into an unexpected rival: An ordinary laptop armed with new math

Using a conventional computer and cutting-edge mathematical tools and code, physicists at the Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) at the Simons Foundation's Flatiron Institute and collaborators ...

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May 21 • 2:00 PM EDT • Technology • phys.org
Gemini’s new usage limits are live, and users already seem frustrated about it

As a part of a massive slate of new AI announcements, Google this week also announced new compute-based usage limits...

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May 21 • 10:30 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
AI & Science: What Is the Future of Discovery?

Continued progress in artificial intelligence, its expanding usefulness in science, and its contributions to landmark advances suggest that we may have entered a new era of AI for science.The breakthroughs so far—such as predicting the structure of practically every known protein, with profound implications for our understanding of biology, health, and the treatment of disease—are notable not only for what was achieved but also how it was achieved and what that suggests for scientific progress. This special double issue of Dædalus poses the question: What is the future of scientific discovery in this new age of AI? Thirty-three scientists responded. Bringing perspectives from life sciences and medicine, cognitive science and neuroscience, the physical and earth sciences, chemistry and materials science, computer science, mathematics and the social sciences—they draw on their work at the frontier of AI and science. The authors write with an eye to the future, not just the present. They explore what is being achieved and what possibilities lie ahead; examine AI’s limitations and efforts to move forward; and investigate the larger implications of AI-assisted science—on how science is done, the role of the scientist, and the scientific method, as well as the challenges and complexities involved.The authors together exemplify a long-standing bidirectional relationship: AI advancing science, while science advances AI. Where that relationship will take us—a golden age of discovery? New scientist-machine collaborations? Autonomous labs? Discoveries without human understanding?—is a future we are only beginning to imagine, and one we must also shape if the beneficial possibilities are to be realized.Image: UMAP sculptures visualizing three Dædalus volumes on artificial intelligence. © 2026 by Refik Anadol.

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May 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • amacad.org
New Flipper One Multi-Tool Computer Is Official, Built for Tinkerers

This doesn't replace the popular Flipper Zero. The One sits alongside it with advanced connectivity options.

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May 21 • 7:07 AM EDT • Technology • pcmag.com
US National Science Foundation pledges $1.5bn for innovative labs

Independent NSF X-Labs will tackle scientific challenges using non-traditional methods

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May 21 • 5:06 AM EDT • Science • researchprofessionalnews.com
AMD Announces Ryzen AI Halo, the Compact DGX Spark and Mac Mini Rival

AMD today released Ryzen AI Halo, a compact AI development computer designed by AMD to serve as a nearly full-stack machine for AI development, inferencing, and generative AI content creation. Ryzen AI Halo is designed to strike a unique balance of price, performance, and capabilities that rival App...

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May 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
Anthropic is paying SpaceX $1.25 billion a month for AI compute

SpaceX and Anthropic have a major compute power deal valued at $1.25 billion a month, utilizing SpaceX's Colossus data centers for AI growth.

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May 20 • 5:51 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Computer science professor emeritus Ed Lazowska receives 2026 UW Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award

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May 20 • 4:46 PM EDT • Science • magazine.washington.edu
OpenAI launches Guaranteed Capacity program for businesses

The new program lets customers lock in compute access for up to three years, with discounts tied to the length of commitment

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May 20 • 8:24 AM EDT • Business • qz.com
Congrats, new grads! Welcome to job market hell.

New computer science grads are trying to start their careers at a time when many experts predict that AI will make their skills obsolete.

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May 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
How San José State leaped to No. 2 in national computer science ranking

San José State's computer engineering and software engineering programs have risen to second place in a national assessment of programming and software engineering skills, surpassing top-tier universities such as CalTech, UC Berkeley and Stanford

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May 20 • 3:05 AM EDT • Science • edsource.org
New ‘AI scientists’ are improving – but reveal their fundamental limits

More ‘natural’ collaboration between scientists and computers won’t necessarily be more effective.

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May 20 • 2:26 AM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
Gemini app now has compute-based usage limits as AI Ultra now starts at $100

Alongside all the new features, Google announced that Gemini is switching away from daily prompt limits, while AI Ultra is now cheaper.

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May 19 • 1:48 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Scientists were wrong about this “rule-breaking” particle

Scientists spent decades chasing signs of a mysterious new force hidden inside the muon, one of nature’s strangest particles. But after years of supercomputer calculations, researchers discovered the apparent anomaly was likely a calculation error — and the Standard Model still reigns supreme.

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May 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Blackstone pledges $5B to launch TPU-powered AI cloud business with Google

Blackstone and Google launch a new U.S. data center venture offering TPU compute-as-a-service, with $5B committed for 500MW by 2027.

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May 19 • 12:16 AM EDT • Business • seekingalpha.com
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Google just made big changes to Gemini usage limits

Following in the footsteps of GitHub’s Copilot plans, Google’s AI subscriptions are moving to “compute-based” usage limits rather than a fixed number of requests.

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May 18 • 3:52 PM EDT • Technology • pcworld.com
New MatterChat Model Helps AI to ‘See’ the Language of Science

From writing emails to generating computer code, much of the artificial intelligence prevalent in our daily lives has succeeded by mastering one domain: text. However, this leaves a major blind spot in the physical sciences, where models depend on the high-resolution, three-dimensional data of the physical world, like the intricate lattice of atoms in a crystal. Delivering on the promise of using AI for science requires teaching these data-driven text models to seamlessly “talk to” physics-based models. Now, a new AI framework from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), called MatterChat, solves this problem by creating a specialized “bridge.” It connects the conversational power of a Large Language Model (LLM) with a physics-based AI that models “interatomic potentials”: the complex physical forces between atoms. The resulting system already significantly outperforms general-purpose AI tools like GPT-4 at predicting material properties, and the team hopes it can accelerate scientific discovery by serving as a robust research partner that provides grounded insights and generates step-by-step instructions for synthesizing novel materials. A paper describing this work was recently published in Nature Machine Intelligence. “Traditional simulations can provide the physical rigor required for materials science, yet their computational cost remains prohibitive for high-throughput screening. Conversely, while LLMs excel at rapid knowledge synthesis, they inherently lack the ‘structural vision’ to interpret materials directly from their underlying atomic coordinates,” said Yingheng Tang, a postdoctoral researcher in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Math and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and lead author on the paper. “MatterChat was built to solve this dilemma, empowering LLMs with a structural ‘vision’ that allows researchers to leverage their full potential for solving complex, real-world materials challenges.” Empowering language models to solve complex challenges in materials science To build MatterChat, the Berkeley Lab team drew inspiration from technologies like Vision Question Answering (VQA) and Text-to-Image (T2I) generation. In these tasks, AI must translate high-level text concepts into visual images, or vice versa. Doing so requires developers to build tools that “bridge” two fundamentally different forms of data. The researchers adapted this concept to the physical sciences. With MatterChat, they created a “bridge model” that successfully connects an LLM’s general knowledge with the deep understanding of the atomic-scale world encoded in scientific interatomic potentials. Until now, researchers using LLMs to solve materials problems usually had to feed them raw data files as if they were just strings of text. It’s like asking an AI to understand a complex 3D engine based only on a parts list: the LLM can read the names, but it can’t “see” how the atoms fit together in space. MatterChat solves this by training a specialized AI bridge model, pre-trained on millions of crystal structures and an LLM, to align the LLM’s representation of the world with the interatomic potential’s representation of the world. The bridge model can translate physical insights into a format the LLM can actually understand. By giving the LLM these “scientific eyes”— a scientific “inductive bias” in the terminology of AI — the Berkeley Lab team has transformed it into a robust research tool capable of providing grounded scientific insights into complex materials challenges, such as predicting thermal stability or analyzing electronic band gaps. “We think of atoms as living in a physical space, but from a machine learning perspective, they are just vectors living in some very non-trivially structured manifold in a high-dimensional Euclidean space; and, of course, the same is true for the sentences and paragraphs that we use to express our ideas about those atoms,” said co-author Michael Mahoney, Berkeley Lab’s Scientific Data Division (SDD) AI Initiative Research Lead. “The bridge model basically gets those two structures to ‘talk with’ each other.” As a proof-of-concept of this general approach, the team trained their bridge model on a dataset curated by pairing nearly 143,000 stable atomic structures from the Materials Project with their corresponding physical properties. This training data was automatically assembled using the Materials Project’s API and deliberately enriched with properties fundamental to microelectronics design — like formation energy and bandgap — allowing MatterChat to learn the complex patterns connecting a material’s atomic blueprint to its functional performance. To validate their model, the researchers benchmarked MatterChat against a suite of other AI systems, from general-purpose LLMs to other specialized scientific AI methods. The results show that MatterChat consistently outperformed its competitors across a range of tasks. The model was more accurate in classifying material types and demonstrated superior precision in predicting numerical properties. For example, it excelled at predicting a material’s bandgap, a property critical for designing new electronics from high-capacity energy storage to next-generation computer chips. “Our design is significantly more efficient because we don’t have to build a massive AI model from the ground up,” said co-author Zhi (Jackie) Yao, a research scientist in Berkeley Lab’s AMCR. “Instead, we take two powerful, pre-trained models — a structural encoder for materials physics and an open-source LLM — and use them off-the-shelf. The only component we actually train is the lightweight ‘bridge model’ that translates between them. It’s the difference between building an entire car factory and simply designing a smart adapter that connects a world-class engine to a world-class navigation system. This approach is not only computationally efficient, but also makes the system modular, so we can easily upgrade components or adapt the bridge for other scientific domains in the future.” Crucially, this modular design highlights exactly how institutions like Berkeley Lab and the Department of Energy are carving out a highly valuable niche in the booming AI landscape. Rather than competing with Silicon Valley tech giants to build ever-larger language models from scratch, the lab is focusing on the specialized connective tissue that makes commercial AI useful for hardcore science. Because the bridge model approach underlying MatterChat is forward-compatible, it is perfectly positioned to leverage these parallel tracks of innovation. As Mahoney pointed out, “We expect that industry will continue to develop improved LLMs, and we expect domain scientists and facilities will continue to generate new data. An important part of scientific machine learning is not simply to solve problems on today’s data, but instead to develop general methods that will be forward-compatible with orders of magnitude more data, whether from scientific domains or from LLMs.” According to Yao, the MatterChat project, which was initially developed and enhanced with funding from a Berkeley Lab Laboratory Directed Research & Development (LDRD) Program, will now expand its capabilities. In a collaboration with Fermilab, MatterChat is already contributing to a U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission project — called Accelerating eXtreme Environment Specs-to-Silicon (AXESS) — that aims to speed up the development of next-generation, high-speed, radiation-hardened detectors for challenging particle physics experiments by using advanced 3D integrated circuits (chiplets) and AI-driven data analysis. In addition to the LDRD support, the team also credits supercomputing resources at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC), located at Berkeley Lab, with MatterChat’s success. “We are incredibly grateful to NERSC; this research simply would not have happened without access to the Perlmutter supercomputer through their AI for Science program,” said Tang. Wenbin Xu, a NERSC postdoctoral fellow at the time, was also a major co-author of the work, as was Benjamin Erichson, a research scientist in Berkeley Lab’s SDD, highlighting the benefits of AMCR-SDD collaboration on AI for science. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.

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Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93

For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward both computer security and individual digital privacy. And he developed solutions.

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May 17 • 5:27 PM EDT • Technology • nytimes.com
WIU to add two new emphases to M.S. degree in computer science

University officials noted that prospective students frequently inquire about specialized study options in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The newly approved

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May 17 • 8:26 AM EDT • Science • muddyrivernews.com
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Microsoft rejects critical Azure vulnerability report, no CVE issued

A security researcher claims Microsoft quietly fixed an Azure Backup for AKS vulnerability after rejecting his report, and without issuing a CVE. Microsoft disputes the claim, telling BleepingComputer the behavior was expected and that "no product changes were made," despite the researcher documenting a silent fix.

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NASA’s New AI Processor Is 500x Faster Than Current Space Computers

NASA’s new AI-ready space chip could give future spacecraft a brain of their own.

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Colorado Gov. Polis commutes ex-election clerk Tina Peters' sentence after Trump pressure

Trump has championed the case of Peters, a 70-year-old former county clerk who was sentenced to nine years behind bars after being convicted in a scheme to make a copy of her county’s election computer system. She gets released June 1.

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Feature: Moore ’26 Keeps Busy with Double Science Major and Music

Luke Moore ’26 came to Kansas Wesleyan on a music scholarship. He’s graduating this weekend (May 16) with a double major in Chemistry and Physics. He’s as active on the music side as he is with his science activities — he’s played the cello for 10 years, including four years at Kansas Wesleyan. It’s common, he said, for scientists and musicians to share those interests. “I’ve spoken to plenty of musicians who would have done science if they weren’t musicians, and I’ve talked to plenty of scientists who would have done music if they weren’t scientists,” Mooresaid. He played the cello in the string orchestra, which he’s done since his first year, and as a junior and senior, sang in the Philharmonic Choir as a bass. He hadn’t sung in a choir since middle schoolin Garden City, but he found he really enjoys that aspect of his college career. Also as a junior, Moore helped re-activate the STEM Club as vice president. For two years, he helped build the club’s battlebot. Last year the bot came home from battles in Kansas City in pieces, lots of pieces. This year it came home with the first-place trophy. He’s helped make frozen nitrogen ice cream at Homecoming and other events and helped organize the STEM Club’s first gingerbread house competition for the holidays. Willing to get his hands – and face – dirty for science, he encouraged fellow musicians and scientists to smash him in the face with whipped cream pies on Pi Day (March 14) as a fundraiser for the STEM Club. His capstone project involved developing a metallic organic framework (MOF) that takes a methylene blue dye out of water. “I’m proud that I was able to design this project, and I was proud that I did end up making the MOF,” Moore said. The professors and attitudes at KWU have made all this possible. “I don’t actually have time for everything,” Moore said. “I have to prioritize things. Things inevitably fall through the cracks, but it’s hard for me to choose one over the other, because I like a lot of things. And I don’t want to not do music, and I don’t want to not do science.” Moore said that Kansas Wesleyan, as a smaller university, gives students the opportunity to try things. “If I were to want to be in a music ensemble, it would probably be a bit harder in a larger school. One nice thing about this school is that everyone’s involved in something,” he said. “Professors know that you have other things going on, and they are flexible and understanding.” Moore has applied to grad schools, with an goal of earning his Ph.D. and landing at a university big enough to allow for a small research team that also gives him an opportunity to teach. He’s off to a good start. Moore is receiving the award for Outstanding Research in the Math, Physics and Computer Studies Department at Commencement this year. Story by Jean Kozubowski

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May 15 • 4:27 PM EDT • Science • kwu.edu
WPI student graduates after 50 years in computer science

Kerry Lynn is graduating 50 years after when he was first supposed to from WPI. He got his degree in computer science when AI is taking over and making jobs for students difficult. He worked in the technology industry for years.

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Computer Science Grad Helps Develop AI System to Track Bee Pollen

On the edge of the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, honeybees return to their hive carrying tiny packets of pollen, a protein source that can mean the difference between a thriving colony and a collapse. But the warning signs are easy to miss. Class of 2026 computer science grad Kshitij Pingle is […]

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New Report Highlights AI's Growth Role » CBIA

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a core tool for business growth, productivity, and competitiveness.

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Southeast Utah Health Dept. asks those with foodborne illness symptoms to report online

The Southeast Utah Health Department began investigating a potential foodborne illness outbreak.The health department said that the outbreak is in Carbon County

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Jiuzhang 4.0 computer marks leap in China-US quantum race

China’s new programmable photonic quantum computing prototype, Jiuzhang 4.0, completed a complex calculation in microseconds.

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NASA’s new AI space chip could let spacecraft think for themselves

NASA is testing a next-generation space computer chip that could give spacecraft the ability to operate far more independently in deep space. The radiation-hardened processor is showing performance levels hundreds of times beyond current spaceflight computers while surviving punishing tests designed to mimic the harsh conditions of space. The technology could enable AI-powered spacecraft, faster scientific discoveries, and smarter missions to the Moon and Mars.

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May 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
From chessboards to computer science

Naveen Prabakar (‘26 computer science) is wrapping up more than just a degree. He’s closing out a college experience defined by growth, persistence, and hands-on learning.

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Scientists discover hidden math secret inside Chinese money plant leaves

Scientists have uncovered a hidden mathematical secret inside the leaves of the Chinese money plant: a naturally occurring geometric pattern known as a Voronoi diagram, something typically associated with city planning, computer science, and network design. By mapping tiny pores and looping veins in the plant’s leaves, researchers discovered that the plant organizes itself using the same kind of elegant spatial logic humans use to solve complex distance problems — without ever “measuring” anything.

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Class of 2026: Data Science Student Ready to Support Small Businesses and Underserved Communities Through Cybersecurity and AI

By Kelsey Kendall For Makendra Crosby (B.S. ’24), data science and cybersecurity are not just about numbers and computers, they are about people. As she prepares to graduate with her master’s in data science and analytics with a concentration in artificial intelligence and machine learning, she is focused on using her skills to serve others and make technology more accessible.

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UM-Flint alum blends music composition with computer science (video)

Recent grad and Maize & Blue Scholar Braeden Burger shares how he connected computer science and music composition at UM-Flint.

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Scientists finally solve the 100-year mystery behind tough tires

For nearly 100 years, reinforced rubber has powered everything from car tires to airplanes, yet scientists never fully understood why adding tiny particles of carbon black made rubber so incredibly strong. Now, researchers at the University of South Florida have finally cracked the mystery using massive computer simulations that took the equivalent of 15 years of computing time. They discovered that carbon black forces rubber to “fight against itself” when stretched, dramatically boosting its strength and durability.

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Renowned Energy-Storage Leader Aims To Expand University’s Impact

Dr. Babu Chalamala joined the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science as a professor of materials science and engineering last fall. He holds the Jonsson School Distinguished Chair and is supported by the Governor’s University Research Initiative. In June, he also will be a professor of electrical and computer engineering. Dr. Babu Chalamala, […]

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How Google Is Moving The Needle On AI, Tony Stark-Style

Google DeepMind's new AI-powered pointer may change how humans interact with computers altogether.

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Major declaration data shows English, Div. I up, computer science down

Students in the Class of 2028 declared their majors and concentrations on April 29, solidifying the academic paths they will pursue during their remaining time at the College. Registrar’s office data shared with the Record shows a sharp rise in Division I declarations, an all-time high in the number of English majors, and a continued decline in computer science majors.

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May 13 • 12:59 AM EDT • Science • williamsrecord.com
12 of the top technology vendors serving children’s hospitals

Epic makes the list with its enterprise inpatient EHR and related platforms. So does PCC, aka Physician’s Computer Company, which supplies pediatric-specific ambulatory EHR and practice-management products and services.

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May 12 • 10:20 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
U builds out Utah Health AI Vault, supercomputer with $33 million in state support

New state investment in the Utah Health AI Vault (UHAIV) will position Utah to lead the nation in AI-enabled health innovation.

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May 12 • 6:42 PM EDT • Health • attheu.utah.edu
Princeton Engineering - Two computer science students awarded Hertz Foundation fellowships for doctoral studies

The Hertz Foundation announced that two computer science students, Tyler Hou and Zachary Siegel, are among the 19 fellowship recipients in its 2026 cohort

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May 12 • 4:44 PM EDT • Science • engineering.princeton.edu
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Stop Chrome Browser From Downloading a Hidden 4GB AI File

If your Mac's storage has been mysteriously shrinking recently and you use Google Chrome, you may have already identified the culprit. The browser has been downloading a 4GB AI model file onto computers without explicit user consent. Here's how to reclaim the space.

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May 12 • 10:59 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
The unexpected road to a master’s in computer science

At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, students from nursing, psychology, linguistics and other fields are changing careers, expanding their skills and moving into tech through the master’s program in computer science. Students pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science come from a range of academic and professional backgrounds, each with different experiences, goals and interdisciplinary strengths.

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New 'trick' fixes major flaw in neutral-atom quantum computers — inching us closer to a superpowerful system

A new "geometry‑based" quantum swap gate makes neutral‑atom computers far less sensitive to laser noise — bringing large‑scale, stable quantum processors a step closer to reality.

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May 11 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
This Coloradan can plug his brain into a computer. He’s trying to help turn science fiction into reality

Brandon Patterson, who is paralyzed from the chest down and has limited use of his arms, was the first person in Colorado to have a brain-computer interface implanted into a part of his brain involved in decision-making.

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NYU’s Quantum Institute, IBM Team Up for Postdoctoral Research Program in Quantum Computing

Joint postdoctoral research projects will focus on quantum algorithms and applications in research areas across chemistry, computer science, materials science, physics, optimization, and more

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