Before Cerebras, there was Amdahl: How legendary US engineer was way ahead of his time with wafer-scale integration and plotted supercomputer performance for the humble PC 43 years ago

How Gene Amdahl turned IBM’s mainframe blueprint into a rival empire — and gambled on wafer-scale silicon decades before the AI era made it viable.
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Palantir awarded $1 billion DHS contract for AI and data analytics rollout

DHS awarded Palantir a $1 billion five-year contract, expanding AI platforms to multiple agencies for operational and data integration purposes.
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Talk about an unwelcome tax cut – DOGE restructuring saw IRS lose 40% of its IT workforce in 2025

The IRS lost massive IT and executive staff in 2025, forcing AI and cross-functional teams to manage critical filing processes.
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‘The AI model and prompt are predefined in the code and cannot be changed’: Experts say PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use Gemini to ensure infection

PromptSpy Android malware uses Gemini AI and Accessibility Services to maintain persistence, record activity, and evade normal malware removal.
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If you’re looking for a portable power station to handle storm outages and camping trips, I recommend the Bluetti AC200L — it’s better than half price at under $750

Make sure you’re ready for the next big storm — Bluetti AC200L portable power station is better than half price right now and under $750.
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Major Japanese semiconductor supplier hit by ransomware attack

Advantest confirms being hit by ransomware, but says investigation is currently ongoing.

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Top Las Vegas hotel is the latest ShinyHunters ransomware victim – hackers demand $1.5 million to not leak data

ShinyHunters claim to have hit Wynn Resorts, stealing 800,000 recors.

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Ditch the desktop tower: This Windows 11 Pro mini PC deal is perfect for home offices – but be quick, the clock is ticking on this $278 compact computer

The Kamrui E3B Mini PC delivers fast everyday performance in a compact, space-saving design, and it’s currently $161 off.
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Beat the RAM crisis: Get the TeamGroup DDR5-6000 RAM for under $200 right now using this voucher code

Save 25% on 16GB TeamGroup DDR5-6000 RAM using this voucher code — a huge price cut in a memory market that hasn’t been kind to PC builders lately.
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Working outdoors or in extreme conditions? The SanDisk Extreme Portable is one of the best external SSDs we ever tested— and it’s $250 off

The 4TB Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers rugged protection and high-speed data transfers, making it a smart choice for professionals on the go.
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