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McIntosh’s new AV processor can handle 9.4.4 channels of Dolby Atmos and 7x 4K 120Hz HDMI ports for ‘today’s most advanced home cinema systems’ – but you’ll need to add your own amps for all those speakers…

McIntosh MX124 AV processor launches for a cool $15,000 (about £11,079 / AU$21,423)13.4 audio channels to 7.4.6 or 9.4.4 speaker configurations in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro7x 8K HDMI inputs and extensive additional connectivity, plus Dirac LiveIf you're looking for an AV processor so future-proof that your grandkids will want to inherit it, McIntosh Labs may have just the thing. The new MX124 A/V Processor is designed for "today's "most advanced home cinema systems" a

Most enterprise AI governance is already out of date

When organizations first started formalizing AI policies, the problem they were solving for was narrow: keep employees from sharing sensitive data with a public model. A clear, manageable risk with a clear, manageable response.What those policies didn't account for was how quickly AI would evolve, or how far the organizational guardrails would fall behind it.Most companies are still running governance frameworks written for that original moment, applied to a technolog

'Who came up with this idea?' ExpressVPN continues to drop its 30-day money-back guarantee in favour of raffles — and users aren't happy about it

ExpressVPN has kept its 30-day money-back guarantee on pause after launching a new promotion to follow its previous World Cup promotion. The ExpressVPN Summer Tech Competition / Sweepstakes will see the company give away 30 new iPhone 17 Pros, with the caveat that users are not covered by ExpressVPN’s usual 30-day money-back guarantee. The promotion runs from 11 July 2026 to 11:59 pm BST on 9 August 2026, directly following the ExpressVPN FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Gi

Amazon flips the bird to Apple — drops iPad (A16) price back down to pre-hike level

It was the news none of us wanted to hear, but at the turn of the new financial year in Australia, Apple made the move to raise Australian prices across its entire product lineup. The tech giant has often been better than other tech companies at absorbing increased supply-chain costs, but the current RAM and component crisis meant it could no longer hold out.Perhaps the biggest and most upsetting increase affected the delightfully affordable MacBook Neo, but even the

The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi is a good Android-toting Kindle Scribe alternative, but it disappoints in a couple of key areas

Boox Go 10.3 Gen II Lumi: One-minute reviewAs far as epaper writing tablets go, Boox has some of the most versatile options thanks to their Android-based operating systems, and the Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi is arguably the best of them despite its rather mouthful of a name — I’m just going to call it the ‘Lumi’ from here on in.I was already a fan of the original model, calling the reMarkable dupe a pleasure to use in my Boox Go 10.3 review — and by just adding a ligh

The Pinwheel Home is a retro-inspired landline phone that will keep your kids safe from doomscrolling

The Pinwheel Home is aimed at kids aged 5-10 yearsIt only makes phone calls to approved contactsThere's an optional subscription for calling real numbersThe question of how much time young people should spend on their smartphones and social media has dominated the headlines in recent months, and a new retro-styled phone from Pinwheel is the latest device looking to give parents easier choices.When we say retro-styled, we don't mean a classic Nokia or a BlackBerry — we

Screenwriting 101: Ernest Lehman

“One of the most important feats in screenwriting is to convey exposition not only without it appearing to be exposition, but also without…Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

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'This computer works almost like a guitar': Fingernail-sized quantum chip uses vibrations to store data

ETH Zurich quantum chip sees superconducting qubit act as CPU and the vibrational modes of a fingernail-width acoustic resonator serve as quantum RAMThe approach borrows from classical computer architecture as it completely flips the script on how modern quantum computing might store short-term dataThe team demonstrated a universal gate set and ran small instances of the quantum Fourier transform and period findingA guitar string essentially stores a note based on how

USAF wants to replace $30 million MQ-9 Reaper drones with cheaper UAVs after "dozens" were lost in Iran, costing taxpayers billions

Pentagon seeks an affordable drone capable of replacing many MQ-9 Reaper missionsReaper drones hit hard in Iran, and losses force demand for lower-cost unmanned combat aircraftNew aircraft must combine long range with substantial payload capacityThe United States Air Force is examining a lower-cost unmanned aircraft concept after losing “dozens” of MQ-9 Reaper drones during the recent conflict involving Iran.Those losses have intensified concerns about relying upon ex

NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, July 16 (game #865)

Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, July 15 (game #864).Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult

Quote of the day by Sam Altman: 'It also takes a lot of energy to train a human' — a staunch defense of the cost of AI training

The AI buildout is well and truly underway with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman leading the charge, having made various deals with companies including Oracle and Nvidia to guarantee the infrastructure needed to train future AI models is installed. But as this ensues, the spotlight has been thrown on how much energy these models will need. Eating machinesAltman was speaking during an AI summit in India earlier this year when making the remarks to The Indian Express. Quote of the

Orbiting space data centers may face an unexpected hurdle — from environmental politics

Environmental groups seek broader review before massive satellite constellations receive approvalMore than one million proposed satellites face increased regulatory scrutinyFCC is reconsidering satellite environmental review rulesEnvironmental groups have petitioned federal regulators to pause approval of orbital data center satellite constellations pending a full environmental review process.Earthjustice recently filed a petition on behalf of DarkSky International, E

This is the only new 3-row SUV you can buy for under $30,000

Three-row SUVs have become increasingly expensive, with many popular family haulers now starting well above the $40,000 mark. For shoppers on a tighter budget, finding one with enough seating for the whole family often means making significant compromises or shopping used.

Relax, Apple, OpenAI and its rumored AI smart speaker plans are no threat to you, Siri, HomePods, robots, or any other part of your business

OpenAI is building an AI-powered smart speaker nobody wants. That is, if you believe the Bloomberg report from Mark Gurman and you've read his description of said rumored device.According to the report:"OpenAI believes the product’s defining feature will be its personality and ability to connect on a humanlike level with users. The speaker incorporates mechanical elements that can move on their own, creating a sense that it is alive and not just an object responding

6 "dumb" household appliances you can add to your smart home—and how to do it properly

Though new appliances often boast of “smart” features, the execution is often disappointing. The truth is that you can bring actually useful smart features to your trusty old appliances with some cheap upgrades and a few minutes of your time.

I’m all-in on rooftop solar, but I’m waiting to install a home battery system—here’s why

<p>The solar revolution is in full swing, and for good reason. Making free energy while the sun shines is good for you and good for the planet, and a home battery system seems like the next logical step.</p><img src='https://static0.howtogeekimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/img_2584.jpg' />

Turbopack in Next.js 16.3: A Game Changer for Development Speed

As a developer who's been working with Next.js for a while now, I'm excited to see the latest updates in version 16.3, particularly with Turbopack. This new release brings several features that aim to improve development speed and efficiency. In this article, I'll dive into what's new in Turbopack and how it can benefit developers like me. What's New in TurbopackThe latest update to Turbopack in Next.js 16.3 introduces several key features that can significantly impact development workflows

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Go Into The Story Interview: Lori Evans Taylor

My conversation with the 2015 Black List writer.Continue reading on Go Into The Story »