First look: Sony appears to have quietly updated the PlayStation 5 Slim with a redesigned motherboard that changes the way the console handles cooling, certain components and basic repairs. A repair technician identified the new circuit board after opening a PS5 Slim from the Wolverine Limited Edition package. The internal revisions indicate a routine but … Read more
Japanese scientists may have found a surprisingly simple way to predict the behavior of some unusual materials based on the size of their crystal structure. In their latest study, they claim that this structural measurement can predict magnetic ground states in a family of unusual materials more consistently than the electron counting method that scientists … Read more
Conclusion: Alinea Analytics estimates Steam is on track to generate more than $20 billion in gross revenue in 2026, a first for the platform after posting record results in September and the third quarter. Profits came from a mix of new releases, established franchises and free-to-play games that continue to drive spending long after release. … Read more
Moog and Niron Magnetics will demonstrate their rare earth-free actuator solutions at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2026 Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Washington, DC in October. At the event, the companies plan to demonstrate their work with Niron’s iron nitride permanent magnets, which convert electrical signals into mechanical movement. The promising … Read more
First look: Jagex is developing a new RuneScape MMO in the Unreal Engine, the first numbered installment in the series since the release of RuneScape 3 in 2013. The project was announced at RuneFest 2026 under the working title RS4, although players have already started calling it RuneScape 4. Jagex said the game is in … Read more
Advanced nuclear power holds a clear promise: 24/7 low-carbon electricity with far better fuel efficiency than conventional plants. But the next generation of reactors faces a nuclear-scale obstacle. When uranium atoms split to produce energy, they leave behind problematic chemical byproducts that damage equipment and thwart recycling efforts. A research team led by Pennsylvania State … Read more
WTF?! It seems that if you have the money to buy a pre-built RTX 5090 PC from Micro Center and one is in stock, you will also have to sign a statement promising not to export the flagship graphics card. But it’s unclear exactly how enforceable this form is and whether it would actually stop … Read more
The US Navy recently tested its long-range, medium-altitude remotely piloted aircraft system. The performance of the MQ-9B SeaGuardian, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), was evaluated by the Commander’s Operational Group (COG) of the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF). SeaGuardian is the maritime variant of the MQ-9B Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) operated by … Read more
First look: Aaeon has introduced a compact industrial PC that uses Frore Systems’ AirJet cooling instead of a traditional fan and heat sink. The Up Xtreme PTL Edge Air is aimed at embedded systems that require strong processing power without the noise, vibration or larger case sizes associated with traditional active cooling. The system can … Read more
China has deployed troops alongside Russian forces for a major multinational military exercise that Moscow says will incorporate lessons from the war in Ukraine, including the growing role of drones, electronic warfare and unmanned ground systems. The Center-2026 exercise involved more than 47,000 troops in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region, with forces from several Shanghai Cooperation Organization … Read more