A developer has released brow6el, a fully-featured web browser that runs inside a terminal emulator. It uses the Sixel graphics format and Chromium to render modern web pages with images, mouse support, and JavaScript. It’s positioned as an alternative to AI-bloated mainstream browsers.
Zhaoxin is officially developing its next-generation KX-8000 consumer processors. The chips, slated for a 2026 debut, promise clock speeds up to 4 GHz, support for DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, and performance targeting AMD’s current Zen 4 designs.
The beloved Mac productivity tool Raycast has officially launched for Windows. It turns a simple keyboard shortcut into a command center for your entire computer. And the best part? Most of its powerful features are completely free.
It was a chaotic midday session on Wall Street. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical shares cratered over 40% after a key drug trial failure, while falling gold and silver prices dragged mining stocks like Newmont down more than 5%. Meanwhile, Nvidia dipped nearly 2% after its record $20 billion acquisition.
Asus is gearing up for CES 2026 with major hardware teasers. The company plans to launch its own ROG-branded OLED monitors promising improved text clarity and a refresh of its AM5 motherboard lineup with a new “Neo” series.
To keep AI systems running, data center developers are bypassing the overloaded electric grid. They’re installing power sources like aeroderivative turbines from old 747s and massive diesel generators, creating a major environmental and economic trade-off.
In 2025, AI tools like Google’s Gemini and NotebookLM became essential for research and coding. But features bolted onto existing apps like Gmail and Word feel more like a tax than a benefit. The good stuff is getting really good, but the overpromising hasn’t stopped.
A team from the University of Innsbruck has observed a bizarre quantum state where a strongly driven system simply stops heating up. This “many-body dynamical localization” could have major implications for building stable quantum computers.
Goldman Sachs traders are predicting another solid year for tech in 2026, but they’re eyeing a specific basket of “fallen angel” stocks. These once-loved names, including Roblox and DoorDash, are now well off their highs. Analysts see potential catalysts that could drive significant upside.
The latest LLVM compiler toolchain is here, and it’s a significant one for the RISC-V ecosystem. Qualcomm’s custom extension is moving out of experimental status, signaling serious hardware commitment.
