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Sony expands soundbar range with mid-tier Bar 5 and Bar 7 models
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Sony expands soundbar range with mid-tier Bar 5 and Bar 7 models

Sony has unveiled two new soundbars for its Bravia Theatre lineup, with the Bar 7 introducing dedicated up-firing speakers for true 3D audio and the Bar 5 offering an affordable entry point with virtual surround sound.

Sony's Bravia 3 II brings flagship features to mid-range TVs
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Sony's Bravia 3 II brings flagship features to mid-range TVs

Sony's new Bravia 3 II mid-range LED television will ship with premium features including the company's XR processor and support for Dolby Vision and 120Hz refresh rates. The TV will be available in sizes from 43 to 100 inches starting this spring.

Sony BRAVIA soundbars let you build audio over time
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Sony BRAVIA soundbars let you build audio over time

Sony's latest BRAVIA theater system lets you begin with basic audio and upgrade whenever you're ready. The modular approach includes seven products that work together, starting at under AU$900.

What You're Really Telling Your AI Chatbot
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What You're Really Telling Your AI Chatbot

Researchers warn that billions of people sharing personal information with AI chatbots face significant privacy risks, with little public awareness of how their data is collected, stored, and used.

Google's TurboQuant: How extreme compression could reshape AI economics
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Google's TurboQuant: How extreme compression could reshape AI economics

Google Research has published TurboQuant, a compression algorithm that shrinks the memory footprint of large language models by at least 6x while boosting inference speed up to 8x on high-end GPUs. The catch: understanding why this matters requires looking past the headline numbers.

MSI's Buzzer Fix Exposes a Deeper Problem in GPU Design
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MSI's Buzzer Fix Exposes a Deeper Problem in GPU Design

MSI's latest power supplies include a buzzer and software alerts to warn users of dangerous power connector failures. But the feature highlights a design flaw that should have been caught years ago.

SpaceX Refugees Built the Data Tool that Factories Actually Need
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SpaceX Refugees Built the Data Tool that Factories Actually Need

Sift Stack, founded by ex-SpaceX engineers Karthik Gollapudi and Austin Spiegel, is helping advanced manufacturers solve a problem they didn't know they had: managing millions of sensor data streams without breaking the bank.

Dell's 2026 business laptops get thinner design, stronger cooling
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Dell's 2026 business laptops get thinner design, stronger cooling

Dell's new 2026 business laptops bring thinner designs and improved thermal performance to its Pro lineup, but the simplified naming scheme still conceals a multi-tiered product structure that may continue to confuse buyers.