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Jay Forrester filed the first practical computer RAM patent 75 years ago this week — his Magnetic Core Memory patent would be granted five years later

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Jay Forrester’s groundbreaking patent for magnetic core memory, a key milestone in computer history and modern computing.

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May 17, 2026

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Why Thermals Decide More PC Performance Than People Realize

thermal management influences performance

Great thermal management can unlock hidden performance in your PC, but many overlook its true impact until it’s too late.

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May 17, 2026

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US FTC reportedly launches antitrust probe into Arm following its launch of its own AGI CPU — regulators investigate if chip designer is restricting architecture access to rivals

The U.S. FTC is reportedly investigating whether Arm is attempting to monopolize its architecture and restrict access to competitors following its new AGI CPU launch.

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May 17, 2026

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Josef Prusa warns Chinese 3D printing software poses massive security risks — Bambu Lab allegedly violates AGPL license with an un-auditable network ‘black box’

Prusa Research highlights security concerns over Chinese-developed slicers violating open-source licenses and potential government ties, raising industry security fears.

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May 17, 2026

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Maker packs an opinionated, googly-eyed AI chatbot into a mobile suitcase, powered by an Nvidia Jetson — entirely local machine entity runs Gemma 4 E4B and can respond in 200ms

Redditor CreativelyBankrupt creates Sparky, an offline, opinionated AI chatbot in a suitcase powered by Jetson Orin, with sensors and expressive face.

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May 17, 2026

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The Inference Shift

Cerebras Systems plans to raise its IPO price amid AI chip demand, signaling a shift towards heterogeneous AI hardware beyond GPUs, with implications for the industry.

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May 17, 2026

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$60B AI chip darling Cerebras almost died early on, burning $8M a month

Cerebras, now a $60B AI chip leader, nearly failed in 2019 after spending $8M monthly on a groundbreaking but risky tech challenge.

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May 16, 2026

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How to Plan a PC Build That Still Makes Sense Two Years Later

Keeping your PC build relevant for two years requires strategic choices; discover how to future-proof your system effectively.

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May 16, 2026

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Modder uses Nintendo Switch to boost aging 3D printer’s speed by 90%, dropping 3DBenchy print time from 90 minutes to a mere 8 minutes and 41 seconds — enthusiast claims big quality improvements by using jailbroken quad-core console

A hobbyist uses a jailbroken Nintendo Switch to run Klipper firmware on a Prusa MK3S, reducing print time for a 3DBenchy from 90 minutes to under 9 minutes.

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May 16, 2026

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Ploopy Bean: a trackpoint for every computer

Ploopy has announced the preorder phase for the Bean Pointing Stick, a fully assembled, open-source trackpoint compatible with any computer, launching in May 2026.

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May 16, 2026

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Jay Forrester filed the first practical computer RAM patent 75 years ago this week — his Magnetic Core Memory patent would be granted five years later

Why Thermals Decide More PC Performance Than People Realize

US FTC reportedly launches antitrust probe into Arm following its launch of its own AGI CPU — regulators investigate if chip designer is restricting architecture access to rivals

Josef Prusa warns Chinese 3D printing software poses massive security risks — Bambu Lab allegedly violates AGPL license with an un-auditable network ‘black box’

Maker packs an opinionated, googly-eyed AI chatbot into a mobile suitcase, powered by an Nvidia Jetson — entirely local machine entity runs Gemma 4 E4B and can respond in 200ms

The Inference Shift

$60B AI chip darling Cerebras almost died early on, burning $8M a month

How to Plan a PC Build That Still Makes Sense Two Years Later

Modder uses Nintendo Switch to boost aging 3D printer’s speed by 90%, dropping 3DBenchy print time from 90 minutes to a mere 8 minutes and 41 seconds — enthusiast claims big quality improvements by using jailbroken quad-core console

Ploopy Bean: a trackpoint for every computer

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14 Best AI Laptops for Creators and Professionals in 2027

15 Best AI Laptops for Creators and Professionals in 2027