Meridiano

Add Article

Articles tech

Showing articles 1621 - 1635 of 1814 total (matching filters).

• 
  tech 3

  Grab a new Elegoo 3D printer for as little as $154 in this massive Spring sale — save up to 31% on top-rated FDM and resin models before the stock runs out

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-13 16:23)

  Elegoo is running a spring sale on its 3D printers, offering discounts of up to 31% on various models and accessories until March 26. The sale covers both FDM printers, which use filament, and resin-based SLA printers, with some entry-level models starting as low as $150.

  Specific highlighted deals include the budget-friendly Neptune 3 Pro, the faster Neptune 4 Pro, the larger Neptune 4 Plus, and high-resolution resin models like the Saturn 4 Ultra. The article notes that while the sale lasts for several days, popular models may sell out quickly.

  The main topics covered are the Elegoo spring sale event, the discounted 3D printer models (both FDM and resin), and the key features of several specific printers on sale.

• 
  tech 5

  Musk ousts more xAI founders as AI coding effort falters, FT reports

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-13 16:29)

  Elon Musk's AI firm xAI is undergoing significant job cuts and management upheaval, with multiple cofounders departing. This follows an audit by executives from SpaceX and Tesla, leading to dismissals over performance issues in the coding division.

  The internal turmoil is reportedly damaging morale and causing a talent exodus due to burnout and better offers from rivals. Musk has publicly apologized for past hiring rejections and indicated he will re-contact promising candidates.

  The restructuring precedes a planned massive IPO following xAI's merger with SpaceX. The company has also hired new talent from a code-generation startup amidst the ongoing changes.

  Main Topics: Management and job cuts at xAI, employee departures and morale, talent recruitment challenges, upcoming merger and IPO.

• 
  tech 4

  MacBook Air review: Still the best MacBook for almost everybody

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-13 16:31)

  The new MacBook Pro models feature significant internal changes beyond just speed improvements, while the budget-friendly MacBook Neo offers strong capability for its price. The newly released M5 MacBook Air, however, received less immediate attention from Apple compared to the other launches.

  The article positions the MacBook Air as the mainstream choice, noting last year's M4 model was a highly refined machine. The new M5 Air brings a mixed update: its base price has increased, eliminating a $999 option, but it now includes more standard storage.

  Main topics: New Apple laptop releases (MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max, MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5); pricing and specification changes for the MacBook Air; comparative positioning of the models within Apple's lineup.

• 
  tech 4

  ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handheld to get Auto Super Resolution boost in April — Microsoft touts 30% performance boost thanks to AI-powered image upscaling

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-13 16:41)

  Microsoft will roll out its AI-powered Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature to the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld in April 2026, promising performance boosts of up to 30% by upscaling images at the OS level using the device's NPU.

  The feature, which operates similarly to other upscaling technologies like DLSS, aims to increase frame rates and reduce GPU load, though it may introduce some latency and currently only supports DirectX 11 and 12 games.

  This expansion to handheld hardware signals Microsoft's increased focus on AI-driven graphics technologies, a direction also seen in its upcoming next-generation Xbox console, which will feature a different AI upscaling technology called FSR Diamond.

  Main Topics: ROG Xbox Ally X handheld, Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature, AI-powered upscaling, performance improvements, future Microsoft graphics technology.

• 
  tech 4

  Y Combinator brings Startup School to India; here is what it means for your startup

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-13 16:51)

  Y Combinator (YC) is hosting its first Startup School event in India, a free one-day conference in Bengaluru on April 18 aimed at engineers and entrepreneurs. The event will feature talks from YC partners and prominent Indian founders who are YC alumni.

  The article provides background on YC as a major startup accelerator and notes a sharp recent decline in Indian startups selected for its core program. This drop is attributed to YC's requirement for foreign incorporation and its shifting focus toward AI and deeptech startups.

  Main topics covered: Y Combinator's Startup School event in India, details about the YC accelerator program, and the reasons for the declining number of Indian startups in YC's cohorts.

• 
  tech 7

  The ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockage will impact the semiconductor and AI industries with Aluminum, Helium and LNG shortages — and with no timeline for re-opening, supply chains face significant challenges

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-13 16:56)

  The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing severe shortages of key materials, including helium, aluminum, and liquefied natural gas (LNG), due to halted shipments and production facility attacks. These shortages are creating significant supply chain challenges for the semiconductor manufacturing and AI data center industries, which rely on these materials for production and energy.

  With sea mines deployed and no clear reopening timeline, the prolonged closure threatens the global economy. The disruption extends beyond oil, impacting global shipping logistics and causing price surges for critical commodities.

  The main topics covered are the blockade's impact on specific material supplies (helium, aluminum, LNG, copper), the consequent risks to high-tech industries (semiconductors and AI), and the broader implications for global trade and the economy.

• 
  tech 4

  Behind the Blog: DOGE Bros and Data Labelers

  (404 Media / 2026-03-13 16:56)

  The article is a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a story about depositions from individuals involved with the cryptocurrency DOGE. The reporter, Joseph, explains he watched hours of testimony, primarily during long flights, and took detailed notes on notable moments. These timestamps were then used by a social media manager to create video clips that gained significant online traction.

  The main topics covered are the process of news production, reporting on cryptocurrency (specifically DOGE), and the use of video content from legal depositions.

• 
  tech 2

  Ninja’s star Creami ice cream maker is on sale for $169

  (The Verge / 2026-03-13 17:00)

  The Ninja Creami 5-in-1 Ice Cream Maker is currently on sale for $169 at Walmart, representing a $30 discount. It allows users to create custom frozen desserts like ice cream, sorbet, and milkshakes by freezing ingredients overnight and using simple preset programs.

  The machine emphasizes customization, accommodating various dietary preferences such as keto or vegan, and allows for mix-ins. Cleanup is designed to be convenient, with dishwasher-safe parts.

  The article notes a newer 7-in-1 model exists but positions the 5-in-1 as a cost-effective option covering essential functions.

  Main topics: Product announcement and sale, product features and functionality, customization options, ease of cleaning, product comparison.

• 
  tech 5

  Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-13 17:04)

  Spotify is launching a beta feature allowing Premium users, starting in New Zealand, to directly view and edit their algorithmically generated Taste Profile. This profile powers personalized recommendations, and users can now fine-tune it using natural language prompts to improve future suggestions.

  The update addresses long-standing user complaints that recommendations were skewed by shared account usage or incidental listening, like sleep sounds or children's music, which previously cluttered their profiles. This clutter often led to inaccurate annual Wrapped summaries.

  The main topics covered are the new user-editable Taste Profile feature, its purpose in improving recommendations, and the user problems it aims to solve regarding shared accounts and incidental listening.

• 
  tech 7

  Israel’s Deadly Blockade Traps 7 U.S. Doctors in Gaza

  (The Intercept / 2026-03-13 17:05)

  The Israeli government is blocking the entry and exit of medical personnel from Gaza, including canceling the departure of U.S.-based doctors on a medical mission. This restriction exacerbates severe shortages of medical care and specialized treatment for a large backlog of patients.

  Israeli authorities cite security concerns for the temporary border closures, while trapped doctors express uncertainty and frustration. The World Health Organization's role in coordinating safe passage is also under scrutiny.

  The blockade is part of broader restrictions that have severely limited aid, including food and medical supplies, entering Gaza throughout the ongoing conflict.

  Main topics: Israeli border restrictions on medical personnel, impact on Gaza's healthcare system, cited security justifications, and the role of international coordination.

• 
  tech 5

  The wild six weeks for NanoClaw’s creator that led to a deal with Docker

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-13 17:09)

  Developer Gavriel Cohen created NanoClaw, an open-source alternative to OpenClaw, during a weekend coding session. The project gained massive traction after going viral on Hacker News and receiving praise from AI researcher Andrej Karpathy, leading to significant GitHub engagement and Cohen founding a company around it.

  Cohen was motivated to build NanoClaw after discovering severe security flaws in OpenClaw, which had accessed and stored all his personal WhatsApp messages in plain text without proper limits. This security scare highlighted OpenClaw's broader reputation as a security risk due to its excessive data access permissions.

  The article's main topics are the rapid rise and development of the NanoClaw project, the security vulnerabilities of OpenClaw that prompted its creation, and the recent business integration with Docker.

• 
  tech 5

  SpaceX taps Gibson Dunn and Davis Polk & Wardwell as legal advisors on blockbuster IPO, sources say

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-13 17:16)

  SpaceX has taken a key step toward an IPO by hiring the law firm Gibson Dunn for legal representation, while the underwriting banks have selected Davis Polk & Wardwell. The company could file confidentially for the listing as soon as this month, targeting a potential valuation of $1.75 trillion.

  The IPO preparations also include SpaceX interviewing major banks like Bank of America and Goldman Sachs for leading roles. A successful offering would be among the most lucrative ever for the involved banks and follows SpaceX's recent acquisition of Elon Musk's xAI.

  The main topics covered are SpaceX's IPO preparations, the legal and banking firms involved, the potential valuation and timing, and the context of a busy year for major IPOs.

• 
  tech 4

  Amazon will increase ad-free Prime Video prices by $2 per month on April 10

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-13 17:16)

  Amazon is introducing a new "Prime Video Ultra" tier on April 10, raising the price for ad-free viewing from $3 to $5 per month on top of a Prime subscription. This new tier adds benefits like 4K viewing, Dolby Atmos, five simultaneous streams, and 100 downloads.

  The standard ad-supported Prime Video, included with Prime, will see its features upgraded to include Dolby Vision, four streams, and 50 downloads. Amazon states the price increase aligns with industry practices for funding premium, ad-free content.

  The main topics covered are the new pricing and tier structure for Prime Video, the specific feature changes for each tier, and the context of Amazon's increasing focus on advertising within the service.

• 
  tech 5

  Nvidia claims 1 million times better path tracing performance is coming in future gaming GPUs — says current GPUs are already 10,000x faster than Pascal

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-13 17:36)

  Nvidia claims its current Blackwell gaming GPUs already provide a 10,000x improvement in path tracing performance compared to the decade-old Pascal architecture, largely due to AI-driven hardware like RT and Tensor cores. The company projects future AI advancements will enable a 1,000,000x performance gain over Pascal, aiming for photorealistic graphics that run smoothly via neural rendering.

  Nvidia states this next leap could arrive with its Rubin GPUs, slated for 2027-2028, and showcased related path tracing technologies in a tech demo. The presentation emphasized that continued progress relies on AI acceleration, not just silicon advances, to achieve real-time visuals indistinguishable from reality.

  The main topics covered are Nvidia's claimed and projected path tracing performance gains, the central role of AI and dedicated hardware in achieving them, and the anticipated timeline for future GPU architectures.

• 
  tech 4

  Another AT&T FirstNet user gets shocking $6,200 bill, at $2 per megabyte

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-13 17:49)

  AT&T FirstNet customers are experiencing erroneous bills of approximately $6,200 for minimal data usage, stemming from a system error that incorrectly charges $2 per megabyte. This issue has occurred in at least two separate instances, affecting a Texas police officer in late 2024 and an active-duty military member from Florida recently.

  Despite AT&T fixing the charges after media inquiry, the company has not publicly identified the root cause of the system error or detailed any corrective measures. The main topics covered are erroneous billing, AT&T's FirstNet service for first responders, and the company's lack of transparency in addressing a recurring problem.