Yesterday's Top Technology News

1. Nvidia CEO pitches robotics, cars as growth areas to consumer-electronics audience

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang held forth at a consumer-electronics showcase in Nevada on Monday, touting his inroads in AI agents, self-driving cars and robotics on a day when his company's valuation reached its highest level.

2. NVIDIA Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 Series Opens New World of AI Computer Graphics

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CES -- NVIDIA today unveiled the most advanced consumer GPUs for gamers, creators and developers — the GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Desktop and Laptop GPUs. Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, ...

3. Nvidia boss unveils next-generation gaming chips

The boss of US computer chip giant Nvidia has unveiled the firm's next-generation of gaming chips, known as the RTX 50-series. The announcement was part of Jensen Huang's keynote address at CES, an annual technology show in Las Vegas.

4. Apple says it will update AI feature after inaccurate news alerts

The tech company said it was developing a software update that would “further clarify” when news notifications were actually summaries generated by the company's Apple Intelligence system. It said the update would be rolled out in the coming weeks.

5. Dell unveils Apple-like rebrand in an attempt to make PCs cool again

By Brody Ford. Dell Technologies Inc. is re-branding its PCs in a manner reminiscent of Apple Inc.'s naming conventions in an effort by the computer maker to spur demand. Decades-old product names for PCs such as “XPS” and “Inspiron” will be killed in ...

6. Live Updates: Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term

The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers on Facebook, Threads and Instagram and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. It is likely to please President-elect Trump and his allies. Share full article.

7. Nvidia's CES surprise gets spoiled as RTX 5090 accidentally leaked - and it's a monster

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nvidia logo on a dark background. Credit: Konstantin Savusia / Shutterstock. A new leak may have confirmed Nvidia's RTX 5090 using 32GB of VRAM.

8. Nvidia Bets Big on Robots

The chipmaker, which has led a rally in artificial intelligence stocks, laid out a vision for dominating so-called physical A.I. Investors appeared impressed.

9. Understanding accelerated reproductive ageing and mental wellbeing in females

New research from the University of Liverpool illustrates how accelerated reproductive ageing in females (e.g. early puberty or early menopause) is linked to experiences of mental health challenges. This latest research builds on existing work in ...

10. Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers

Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg seen in September 2024. ... Meta is abandoning the use of independent fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram, replacing them with X-style "community notes" where commenting on the accuracy of posts is left to users.

11. Nvidia stock soars on GeForce RTX 50 series unveiling at CES

In a packed Las Vegas arena, Nvidia founder Huang on Monday stood on stage and marveled over the crisp real-time computer graphics displayed on the screen behind him. He watched as a dark-haired woman walked through ornate gilded double doors and took in ...

12. Lenovo™ at CES 2025: Pioneering the Future with AI-Powered Innovation for Business, Gaming, and Creative Users

Download · ThinkPad X9 Aura Editions: The ThinkPad X9 14” and 15” Aura Edition laptops deliver professional-grade performance and efficiency with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and advanced AI tools like Lenovo AI Now for task automation and workflow ...

13. Android patches several vulnerabilities in first security update of 2025

These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute code without needing additional privileges. Devices receiving a security patch level dated January 5, 2025, or later are protected from these vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities are cataloged as ...

14. Logitech G's Streamlabs to Launch Intelligent Streaming Assistant in Collaboration With NVIDIA and Inworld AI

This AI agent simplifies and enhances the live streaming experience by providing streamers with their very own 3D sidekick, producer, and technical assistant. “Through this latest work and our other strategic AI initiatives, ...

15. State and Local Governments Must Prepare for Windows 11 Now

The planning path for upgrades includes assuring endpoint hardware support for the upgrade, organization-specific software compatibility and accessories compatibility. The support cutoff will compel many organizations to perform the upgrades in the first ...

16. Crucial Broadens Memory and Storage Portfolio to Deliver Powerful Performance Gains for Consumers

Micron's newly launched Crucial P510 SSD features read and write speeds of up to 11,000/9,550 megabytes per second, bringing blazing fast Gen5 performance to the masses. The newest P510 SSD offers fast Gen5 NVMe performance to enable smoother, ...

17. Crucial Broadens Memory and Storage Portfolio to Deliver Powerful Performance Gains for Consumers

The newest P510 SSD offers fast Gen5 NVMe performance to enable smoother, more immersive gaming and application experiences. Crucial P510 SSD. Micron's newly launched Crucial P510 SSD features read and write speeds of.

18. Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts

Apple is facing fresh calls to withdraw its controversial artificial intelligence (AI) feature that has generated inaccurate news alerts on its latest iPhones. The product is meant to summarise breaking news notifications but has in some instances ...