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Chips & Hardware

AI agents are changing what CPU performance means

Detailed black and white close-up of a circuit board showcasing modern technology. — Illustrative photo.Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán on Pexels

Arm introduces a new CPU (the general-purpose processor at the centre of a computer) evaluation methodology with support from Fujitsu, Meta and OpenAI, alongside independently verified results showing Arm AGI CPU delivers up to 2x performance per rack versus leading x86 server processor The post AI agents (AI that carries out multi-step tasks rather than answering one question) are changing what CPU performance means appeared first on Arm Newsroom. AI agents are still early, but their activity is growing fast. On OpenRouter, agent token usage has increased roughly 14x since February 2026, according to data highlighted by a16z.

Source: Arm Newsroom13 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC

Science & Space

Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch new solar arrays, 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station

Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch new solar arrays, 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station, according to Spaceflight Now.

Source: Spaceflight Now13 Oct 2026, 01:19 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSAITuesday, 13 October 2026

AI

Sega keeps game creativity human-led despite AI ideation in Crazy Taxi

A smartphone displaying an AI chat interface, DeepSeek, on a wooden table. — Photo: Airam Dato-on / Pexels

Sega says game creativity will remain human-led, although its Steam disclosure for Crazy Taxi: World Tour confirms that generative AI supported ideation for background objects, with no AI-generated content included in the final game.

Source: Notebookcheck13 Oct 2026, 01:36 UTC

AI

AI can generate a video in minutes. Making it usable is the hard part

AI can generate a video in minutes. Making it usable is the hard part, according to e27. Generative AI has made video creation remarkably fast. A scene that once required a camera crew, actors, locations and hours of post-production can now begin with a prompt and an idea.

Source: e2713 Oct 2026, 01:00 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSTechnologyTuesday, 13 October 2026

Technology

WhatsApp starts testing scheduled messages

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WhatsApp starts testing scheduled messages, according to GSMArena.

Source: GSMArena13 Oct 2026, 01:01 UTC

Technology

FreeType 2.15 Released With Apple HVF Driver, ISO Open Font Format Edition 5

FreeType 2.15 Released With Apple HVF Driver, ISO Open Font Format Edition 5, according to Phoronix. Apple is a software and consumer electronics company based in Cupertino, founded in 1976.

Source: Phoronix13 Oct 2026, 00:24 UTC

In Brief

Technology

Watch the trailer for Apple TV’s ‘Being Heumann’

Apple TV today released the official trailer for “ Being Heumann,” an Apple Original Films release from “ CODA ” director Siân Heder.

Source: 9to5Mac13 Oct 2026, 00:05 UTC

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Technology

TDM Neo headphones that transform into Bluetooth speakers now available

Numerous wires and cables mounted into server patch panel in modern data center — Photo: Brett Sayles / Pexels

With multi-mic ENC during calls, fast charging, and up to 16 hours of battery life in speaker mode, the 2-in-1 audio device is now available for $249.99.

Source: Notebookcheck13 Oct 2026, 01:37 UTC

Technology

Timex launches Pan Am Waterbury GMT with a striking two-tone dial and quartz movement

Alongside the Pan Am Automatic GMT, Timex has launched a new non-automatic GMT watch in the US in collaboration with the historic airline Pan Am.

Source: Gizmochina13 Oct 2026, 01:02 UTC

In Brief

Technology

Lenovo Legion Go 2 Z2 Extreme with 2TB of storage gets another price hike, pushing it above $3,000

Abdul Haddi, Published 10/13/2026 Gaming Handheld The Lenovo Legion Go 2 launched in September last year, but its price has changed significantly since then.

Source: Notebookcheck13 Oct 2026, 00:29 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSTechnologyTuesday, 13 October 2026

Technology

New Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake gameplay shown in Nintendo pre-order trailer

Close-up of smartphone, tablet, and earphones on a wooden table, bathed in warm lighting. — Photo: Hasan Albari / Pexels

A fresh pre-order trailer debuted on the gaming giant’s Dutch YouTube channel, with two unfamiliar scenes. The video, called Gather Your Courage, begins with Link standing in front of the Great Deku Tree.

Source: Notebookcheck13 Oct 2026, 00:26 UTC

Technology

The iPhone Duo’s cooling system hides a clever trick inside its hinge

The iPhone Duo’s cooling system hides a clever trick inside its hinge, according to 9to5Mac.

Source: 9to5Mac13 Oct 2026, 01:34 UTC

In Brief

Technology

Don't buy a cheap Android phone without these non-negotiable features

Android phones can be had at many different price points, but the most important features aren't always found in the cheapest available devices.

Source: Engadget13 Oct 2026, 00:30 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSBitcoin & CryptoTuesday, 13 October 2026

Bitcoin & Crypto

Anthropic says new defenses cut distillation data harvested from Claude by 90 to 99 percent

Business professional analyzing financial data on multiple computer monitors at his workspace. — Photo: AlphaTradeZone / Pexels

Anthropic says new defenses cut distillation data harvested from Claude by 90 to 99 percent, according to Crypto Briefing.

Source: Crypto Briefing13 Oct 2026, 00:02 UTC

Bitcoin & Crypto

Aptos rolls out Encrypted queue of pending transactions to curb frontrunning, sandwich attacks

Layer-1 blockchain Aptos has launched an optional new feature that could help shield traders from attacks involving maximal extractable value (MEV), including frontrunning and sandwich attacks.

Source: Cointelegraph13 Oct 2026, 00:52 UTC

In Brief

Bitcoin & Crypto

SPUR coalition adds NYT, Economist and AFP in push for paid AI content use

On October 12, 2026, the SPUR coalition announced more than 40 new members, including The New York Times, The Economist, and Agence France-Presse.

Source: Crypto Briefing13 Oct 2026, 01:53 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSBitcoin & CryptoTuesday, 13 October 2026

Bitcoin & Crypto

South Korea blocks access to 27 unregistered overseas crypto exchanges

Elegant neoclassical facade with columns and flags in downtown Chicago. — Photo: Matthew Jackson / Pexels

The country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) announced the measure on October 13, 2026. Advertisement The regulator also warned that these platforms offer no investor protections and charge excessively high fees compared with registered exchanges.

Source: Crypto Briefing13 Oct 2026, 01:39 UTC

Bitcoin & Crypto

China struggles to shift tech firms away from Nvidia chips

China struggles to shift tech firms away from Nvidia chips, according to Crypto Briefing. The post China struggles to shift tech firms away from Nvidia chips appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Source: Crypto Briefing13 Oct 2026, 01:10 UTC

In Brief

Bitcoin & Crypto

Sovereign wealth funds want Perplexity’s AI on their own hardware, with no data access for Perplexity

Sovereign wealth funds want Perplexity’s AI on their own hardware, with no data access for Perplexity, according to Crypto Briefing.

Source: Crypto Briefing13 Oct 2026, 01:58 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSBitcoin & CryptoTuesday, 13 October 2026

Bitcoin & Crypto

Saudi Arabia conducts airstrikes on Yemen’s Amran and Hodeidah provinces

Technician with ear protection walking between mining racks

Share Saudi Arabia has launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Amran and Hodeidah provinces, according to reports from social media sources. The Houthi-run Al Masirah TV has detailed four strikes in these areas, though there have been no confirmed reports of casualties or damage from the attacks.

Source: Crypto Briefing13 Oct 2026, 01:40 UTC

Bitcoin & Crypto

Saudi Arabia’s warning system failure precedes deadly Riyadh airport attacks

This development has raised concerns about Saudi Arabia’s security measures and has impacted the country’s aviation operations, with hundreds of flights canceled and airport operations still suspended.

Source: Crypto Briefing13 Oct 2026, 00:03 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSChips & HardwareTuesday, 13 October 2026

Chips & Hardware

Baddow Researchers Develop Germanium Mesa Transistors

Detailed close-up of a green electronic circuit board, highlighting technology components. Shot in Mérida, Venezuela. — Photo: Arturo A / Pexels

So, 65 years ago, started a story in Electronics […] The post Baddow Researchers Develop Germanium Mesa Transistors appeared first on Electronics Weekly. AMONG the 1,000 workers at the Baddow Research Centre of Marconi’s Wireless Telegraph Company is a group working on semiconductor research.

Source: Electronics Weekly13 Oct 2026, 00:01 UTC

Chips & Hardware

Someone modded their Nokia 3310 with a Raspberry Pi Pico-based PCB, and now it runs cooler games

The golden era of the Nokia phone left a lasting impression, so much so that people still remember its games fondly.

Source: XDA13 Oct 2026, 01:22 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSRoboticsTuesday, 13 October 2026

Robotics

Omron to Acquire Industrial PC Maker OnLogic in Physical AI Push

Detailed view of a cutting-edge industrial robotic arm in action. — Photo: Freek Wolsink / Pexels

Omron Corporation announced on October 12, 2026, that it has agreed to acquire (one company buying another) Interlogic, Inc., the Vermont-based parent of U.S.

Source: Unite.AI13 Oct 2026, 01:58 UTC

Robotics

New microwave weapon can zap drone swarms without burning through missiles

BAE Systems has unveiled two air defense technologies designed to help the US Army counter mass drone attacks without relying entirely on conventional missiles.

Source: Interesting Engineering13 Oct 2026, 00:32 UTC

In Brief

Robotics

Biped bot uses your old, dusty phone for brains

Biped bot operates with your old, dusty phone for brains, according to New Atlas Robotics.

Source: New Atlas Robotics + 1 more13 Oct 2026, 01:10 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSStartups & BusinessTuesday, 13 October 2026

Startups & Business

Mesa School of Business raises Rs 110 Cr co-led by Dharana Capital and Elevation Capital

Group of colleagues gathered around a table in a modern office setting, collaborating on laptops. — Photo: Matheus Bertelli / Pexels

Mesa School of Business has raised Rs 110 crore in funding co-led Dharana Capital and existing investor Elevation Capital.

Source: YourStory + 1 more13 Oct 2026, 00:30 UTC

Startups & Business

Flexport and AI startup Freightmate settle trade secrets suit ahead of trial

Source: GeekWire13 Oct 2026, 00:03 UTC

In Brief

Startups & Business

Welcome to TechSparks 2026! Here’s all that’s happening on Day 1

India’s startup capital is officially ready for TechSparks 2026. The rules of technology are changing, and so is who gets to write them.

Source: YourStory13 Oct 2026, 01:50 UTC

WORLDTECH.NEWSScience & SpaceTuesday, 13 October 2026

Science & Space

NASA’s Perseverance breaks 28-mile Mars driving record using autonomous navigation

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NASA’s Perseverance breaks 28-mile Mars driving record using autonomous navigation, according to Interesting Engineering. NASA’s Perseverance rover has set a new record for the longest distance driven by any vehicle on another world, reaching 28.10 miles (45.22 kilometers) on Mars and surpassing a record held by Opportunity for years. The six-wheeled rover (a vehicle that drives across another world’s surface) crossed the milestone on October 11, during the 2,006th Martian day of its mission. NASA is a public and space exploration company founded in 1958.

Source: Interesting Engineering13 Oct 2026, 00:35 UTC

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