Science and maintenance work continued this week aboard the International Space Station, but updates regarding those activities have been all but halted by the U.S. government shutdown. Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui’s social media posts were the exception… Orbital observation Expedition 73…
Update your Slack & Discord clients, the Electron Tahoe GPU slowdown bug is fixed
An Electron bug that clashed with macOS 26 Tahoe’s graphics engine caused apps like Slack, Discord, and VS Code to slow down Macs, but new updates finally fix the issue. Electron apps don’t play nice, sometimes After macOS 26 Tahoe launched…
AMD’s new Solarflare X4 networking hardware focuses on low latency that could boost AI inference
Low latency networking is becoming vital for faster and more efficient AI inference AMD’s Solarflare X4 adapters extend proven trading technology into real-time AI environments Consistent sub-microsecond performance could improve reliability in data-driven edge applications AMD has unveiled the Solarflare X4…
The Download: Our bodies’ memories, and Traton’s electric trucks
“Like riding a bike” is shorthand for the remarkable way that our bodies remember how to move. Most of the time when we talk about muscle memory, we’re not talking about the muscles themselves but about the memory of a coordinated…
The best gaming accessories on a budget for 2025
If you’re looking for crisp audio, SteelSeries has always offered excellent clarity and volume, and the Arctis line does so at a reasonable price point. The Nova 1 is a wired gaming headset where everything feels premium, thanks to its sturdy…
Cosmic baboon rampages through deep space in gorgeous new nebula photo
The Raging Baboon Nebula, as captured by astrophotographer Greg Meyer in 2025. (Image credit: Greg Meyer) Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a star-studded nebula scene that conjures the image of a colossal baboon raging in the depths of space. The outline…
Lakers fans will get court-side seats with Apple Vision Pro
Apple and Spectrum have partnered to stream a selection of live Lakers basketball games during the 2025-26 season in Apple Immersive 180-degree video for Apple Vision Pro owners. Spectrum to offer Apple Immersive Lakers games When Apple first announced Apple Vision…
Wish you could be courtside at a Lakers game? Put your Vision Pro back on and fire up the NBA app
Select Los Angeles Lakers games will stream in Apple’s Immersive on Vision Pro Games will be shot with Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive cameras Streams begin by early 2026 via the NBA and Spectrum SportsNet apps Apple’s already released a good bit…
The Download: Mysteries of the immunome, and how to choose a climate tech pioneer
Made up of 1.8 trillion cells and trillions more proteins, metabolites, mRNA, and other biomolecules, every person’s immunome is different, and it is constantly changing. It’s shaped by everything we have ever been exposed to physically and emotionally, and powerfully influences…
The best digital frames for 2025
Making a good digital picture frame should be easy. All you need is a good screen and an uncomplicated way to get your favorite photos onto the device. Combine that with an inoffensive, frame-like design and you’re good to go. Despite…