Introduction Google’s search engine is undergoing a radical AI-powered transformation. The company’s new AI Mode is an experimental search experience that uses generative AI to answer your queries in a conversational, in-depth manner. Launched as a Labs experiment in early 2025 and now rolling out widely in the U.S., AI Mode represents Google’s biggest search…
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A US satellite has captured images of China's colossal laser fusion research center in Mianyang, Sichuan, which is visible from space. The facility, at least 50% larger than the US National Ignition Facility, raises geopolitical and military concerns while promising potential for clean, limitless energy. Experts warn it could impact the global balance of power.
A new study in Science Advances finds that 13.5–40% of biomedical article abstracts may be AI-generated, suggesting up to 200,000 papers yearly involve large language models (LLMs). Researchers warn this could have an "unprecedented impact on scientific writing in biomedical research, surpassing the effect of major world events such as the COVID pandemic."
Nintendo Switch 2 will easily handle games running at 60 FPS on Xbox Series S, according to Virtuos' Eoin O'Grady. While the Switch 2's GPU is slightly weaker, DLSS technology helps match performance. CPU optimization remains key, but O'Grady is optimistic about more multiplatform titles coming to the new console.
Lightning-Fast Internet Everywhere: Inside South Korea’s Blazing Broadband Empire and 6G AmbitionsSouth Korea is often hailed as a broadband utopia – and for good reason. Nearly 100% of Korean households have internet access, connecting some 97% of the population online blog.apnic.net en.wikipedia.org. Users enjoy lightning-fast speeds on both fixed fiber networks and mobile 5G, making South …
This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CETThis Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains The first week of July 2025 has been a microcosm of the tech world’s contradictions: dazzling innovation, consumer-friendly deals, existential industry debates, and the persistent tension be…
