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Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots that can plug in cables, reset servers, and handle other tasks inside its data centers, according to several current and former workers familiar with the projects.…
The ongoing effort, which has not been previously reported, may eventu…
Meta is using robots and related hardware from several different vendo…
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested, multi-room mesh Wi-Fi systems will keep your whole house online.
Poor liquid metal application almost destroys Asus Zephyrus M16 laptop, eats through the processor lid — paste replacement triples framerates, drops temps, and eliminates hard crashes
Asus has been putting liquid metal on mobile dies used in its laptops for a few years at this point.…
Liquid metal as a TIM has its place, but it's a highly inconsistent so…
Such was the case with u/nicknickmeetnick, whose Zephyrus M16 gaming l…
Turns out, the instability came from an issue born from the factory — …
Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention.
Modders solder power cables directly to RTX 5090 PCB to eliminate notorious melting 16-pin connector — bare-board Galax HOF card pulls 600W under chiller cooling
Ever since the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 launched (and the RTX 4090 before it), reports of the card burning down have been commonplace in the community.…
The culprit behind the GPU's incendiary nature is the 16-pin power con…
so what if we got rid of it in the first place?
That's what Brazilian YouTuber TecLab did in their latest experiment —…
Van Cleef Diamond Necklace Worth Millions Stolen from Vienna Museum
Thieves smashed a display case and grabbed a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace from the collection of Queen Nazli of Egypt at Vienna’s MAK – Museum of Applied Arts on Thursday.…
During the heist, two men posing as visitors shattered the glass cabin…
Authorities are launching an “extensive search operation,” which inclu…
“A national and international manhunt is underway for two men suspecte…
6 of the Best Rom-Coms That Borrow From Shakespeare
Millennials, wake up! Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepson’s musical adaptation of “10 Things I Hate About You” lands next year! Here are the best Shakespearean rom-coms to watch while you wait.
US military uses high-energy lasers to shoot down three Mexican cartel drones over the southern border — narcos suspected of using UAVs for surveillance and reconnaissance to support illegal activitie
The U.S.military shot down three drones that were suspected of operating for Mexican cartels earlier this week.…
According to CBS News, the uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) were destro…
Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) between Tuesday evening and Wednesday mo…
"Cartel networks are increasingly employing unmanned aircraft systems …
Jordan Brand Honors the U.K. Hoop Scene With the Air Jordan 4 "London"
SummaryJordan Brand is releasing the Air Jordan 4 "London" colorwayThe sneaker trades standard nubuck for shaggy gray suede with rust-colored accents and a transparent mustache layerThe silhouette officially launches on September 12 2026 for $220 USDName: Air Jordan 4 "London"Colorway: Black/Red Bark/Dark Smoke Grey/Smoke Grey/HempSKU: IV6048-001MSRP: $230 USDRelease Date: September 12, 2026Where to Buy: NikeJordan Brand has officially revealed a regional exclusive with the Air Jordan 4 "London".…
The sneaker commitment follows the announcement of the London Lions be…
The regional design shifts away from the silhouette's traditional nubu…
Monochromatic styling carries through the upper with lighter gray eyes…
Radxa Linkr – A USB drive-sized IP KVM with USB-C, Ethernet, and WiFi support
Radxa Linkr is a compact, USB flash drive-sized IP KVM that connects to the target through HDMI and USB for video, keyboard, and mouse emulation, and controls it over USB-C, Ethernet, or WiFi client/access point, even before the OS is booted.…
The device does not require any specific apps, since all you need is a…
The company also highlights support for Tailscale VPN, two-factor auth…