OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the average ChatGPT query consumes about 0.000085 gallons of water, or the equivalent of one-fifteenth of a teaspoon, in a new blog post discussing the future of artificial intelligence and its environmental footprint. Sam Altman said the average user request consumes about 0.34 watt-hours of energy — the same amount … Read more
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a transistor based on indium oxide doped with gallium (InGaOx). In a number of tests, it outperforms traditional silicon analogs in terms of efficiency. The prototype uses a gate-all-around structure, where the control electrode completely surrounds the conductive channel. Such mechanics allow for much better control over … Read more
Google has officially announced that it is ending support for Instant Apps, the ability to run Android apps without installing them directly on the device. According to company representatives, the reason is simple: low popularity and weak user engagement. Instant Apps emerged in 2017 as a potentially convenient way to let users try an app … Read more
Star Union has introduced the Magnetic Gear Motor (MGM), a bicycle motor that replaces traditional gears with a system of magnets that transmit torque without physical contact. This enables it to achieve an efficiency of up to 90%, minimizing energy loss due to friction. The 12 x 10 x 9cm motor, weighing 2.3kg, is said … Read more
Almost a year ago, information about a new AMD chip with 3D V-Cache support leaked online , and now the Ryzen 5 5500X3D has been released without any big announcements. The processor was simply spotted on the company’s official website without any media noise, although there are questions about its relevance. Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a lightweight … Read more
A group of researchers has developed a retinal prosthesis made from tellurium nanowires. The unique design of the device has not only restored vision to blind mice, but has also given healthy primates the ability to perceive infrared radiation. The development is based on the use of special properties of tellurium – a semiconductor material … Read more
Employees of the Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod presented an innovative composite material for 3D printing of biological tissues. It is based on a combination of natural chitosan obtained from crustacean shells and synthetic polycaprolactone. This composition allows for the creation of skin, bones, blood vessels, and even complex structures such as lung tissue. … Read more
In April 2025, solar power became the world’s fourth-largest source of electricity for the first time in history, surpassing nuclear and wind power. According to the Ember think tank, solar power plants account for 10% of global electricity production. Solar power now ranks behind only coal, gas and hydropower. The jump was particularly large in … Read more
Former Google employees have launched a new startup that introduces a voice assistant called Huxe. Unlike many chatbots, it is not aimed at creating pictures or other entertainment, but at helping with real, everyday work tasks. Huxe’s main task is to create a personalized audio briefing based on incoming emails, calendar events, and news topics … Read more
After the end of support for Arc, The Browser Company focused on working on the Dia browser , based on AI algorithms. The first public build of the application appeared on the Mac platform: on this occasion, the developers told what the new product can do. Dia is positioned as a smart assistant that you can ask questions to: … Read more