Chinese photonic chips reportedly outperform conventional GPUs in narrow, specialized generative AI tasks ACCEL combines photonic and analog electronic components to achieve high computational throughput LightGen uses over two million photonic neurons for all-optical generative AI processing Chinese research institutions have…
3 things Will Douglas Heaven is into right now
Finding signs of life in the uncanny valley Watching Sora videos of Michael Jackson stealing a box of chicken nuggets or Sam Altman biting into the pink meat of a flame-grilled Pikachu has given me flashbacks to an Ed Atkins exhibition…
What to expect from tech’s big January conference
The new year is upon us, and that means CES 2026 is imminent. The biggest tech trade show of the calendar comes with a bevy of new and notable announcements that set the tone for trends and expectations for the subsequent…
‘Star Trek’ warps into 2026 with epic ‘Space For Everybody’ Rose Parade float
2026 is a special year for creator Gene Roddenberry’s iconic “Wagon Train To The Stars” sci-fi franchise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary seeking out new life and new civilizations! Those of you who woke up early yesterday for New Year’s…
Clicks has swapped iPhone keyboard cases for a new MagSafe keyboard battery
Clicks is leaning harder into tactile nostalgia, unveiling a MagSafe-compatible keyboard with battery and its own Android phone. Clicks Power Keyboard | Image credit: Clicks Clicks is known for its lineup of tactile-button keyboard iPhone cases. Initially unveiled ahead of CES…