Putin's 'sovereign' gaming console projects detailed; one with a homegrown Elbrus CPU, the other a Chinese knockoff — Russian gov't admits the consoles can't compete with PS5 or Xbox

Russian politicians call for 'unconventional' approaches to overcome lack of performance of homegrown console hardware for gamers. Source

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iStorage launches most advanced encrypted USB sticks available — 'world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3' validated flash drives, pricing starts at $96 for 32GB

Secure data solutions provider iStorage has released what it claims to be the world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 flash drives. Source

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Microsoft backed a tiny hardware startup that just launched its first AI processor that does inference without GPU or expensive HBM memory and a key Nvidia partner is collaborating with it

Microsoft-backed startup introduces GPU-free alternatives for generative AIDIMC architecture delivers an ultra-high memory bandwidth of 150 TB/sCorsair supports transformers, agentic AI, and interactive video generation d-Matrix Inc., a hardware startup…

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More evidence shows Samsung could finally adopt this ancient Android Nougat feature

While Samsung and Google-made flagships may have some similarities in the hardware department, the software update experience couldn't be more different. Google Pixel owners can experience what's known as seamless…

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This is probably the best value 16-inch Linux laptop right now; just make sure you don't try to upgrade it to 8TB SSD or you'll double its price

Pangolin from System76 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 8945HS It supports up to 16TB storage but adding 2x8TB SSDs more than triples its price It only has a six…

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iStorage/Kanguru Datashur Pro+C USB-C drive receives world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cryptographic validation

The iStorage/Kanguru Datashur Pro+C cryptographically-secured USB-C drive is designed to keep government, business, and personal secrets safe. The drive is locked with a PIN code, and the data is protected…

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