‘Eternal’ 5D memory crystal capable of storing 360 TB of data for billions of years now holds a full human genome

'Eternal' 5D memory crystal capable of storing 360 TB of data for billions of years now holds a full human genome

(Image credit: University of Southampton) 5D memory crystals store an entire human genome for posterity Genetic code is preserved in fused quartz Indestructible memory crystals can endure heat, force, and cosmic radiation In 2016, progress was made in data storage development as scientists at the University of Southampton successfully developed a 5D memory crystal capable of storing up to 360 terabytes (TB) of data, with a shelf life of nearly 14 billion years. Unlike conventional data storage formats that degrade over time, the technology, dubbed “Superman memory crystal,” holds immense potential for long-term data preservation, opening new avenues in […]

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The Best Smart Glasses to Augment Your Reality

The Best Smart Glasses to Augment Your Reality

The idea of smart glasses has been around for decades, but the technology is finally catching up. A computer you wear on your face has obvious potential, not least because it leaves your hands free. Smart glasses can entertain, guide us with directions, help us document our lives, and even teach us about the world around us, but the category is incredibly varied—not all smart glasses have the same features. As a new wave of smart glasses arrives , we got sneak-peek demos of several and tested just about everything on the market. Before diving into recommendations, I’ll explain […]

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The Best USB Microphones

The Best USB Microphones

Looking to boost your audio quality on Zoom, YouTube, TikTok, or while gaming? We’ve got you covered. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Featured in this article Best Overall Best Budget USB Mic Best for Streamers Best for iPhone Show more 4 / 14 Good content starts at the source. If you want to sound your best for coworkers, fans, or collaborators, the mic built into your headphones, laptop, tablet, or smartphone likely won’t do the job. I’ve spent close to a decade with various USB microphones for podcasting, […]

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Ubisoft reveals Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC requirements – and just as I thought, you’re safe with your RTX 4000 series GPU

Ubisoft reveals Assassin's Creed Shadows PC requirements – and just as I thought, you're safe with your RTX 4000 series GPU

(Image credit: Ubisoft) Ubisoft released PC requirements for Assassin’s Creed Shadows The extreme ray tracing preset needs an RTX 4090 for 60fps An RTX 3080 can run Shadows with ‘selective’ ray tracing at 1440p, achieving 60fps Nvidia ‘s latest RTX 5090 GPU makes notable performance leaps over the previous generation’s flagship GPU, with additions such as Multi Frame Generation improving performance using ray tracing at 4K in games – and while the performance is impressive based on our RTX 5090 review , Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows hardware requirements suggest an RTX 4000 series GPU (or older) will suffice. With […]

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Curvy sides, flat edges: The Galaxy S25 and the arbitrary shape of smartphones

Curvy sides, flat edges: The Galaxy S25 and the arbitrary shape of smartphones

Sam Rutherford for Engadget. This year, Samsung unified the design language of its S-series flagships, making the S25, S25+ and the S25 Ultra look and feel the same (barring the camera). The curving sides of the S24 Ultra are finally gone, replaced with the solid, squared-off lines seen on the cheaper Galaxy S handsets. Flatter sides make the device easier to grip, slide into your pocket, or prop up when you’re trying to photograph them for a tech website. I’ll be honest, they look like iPhones. And older Galaxy S phones. And, well, even older iPhones. Smartphones have hopped […]

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The best iPhones for 2025: Which model should you buy?

The best iPhones for 2025: Which model should you buy?

Engadget “Which iPhone should I buy?” It’s a question you might have heard many times over the years. Much of the time, the answer is simple: Get the best iPhone you can afford. If you’re happy with your current iPhone, meanwhile, don’t feel like you have to make a change at all. But if you’re ready to upgrade, allow us to help. We’ve reviewed just about every iPhone ever released, so we’ve picked through all nine models in Apple’s current smartphone lineup and highlighted the ones that should satisfy most people below. Before we dive in, note that we’ve […]

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Why Mark Zuckerberg Is Ditching Human Fact-Checkers

Why Mark Zuckerberg Is Ditching Human Fact-Checkers

With the news that Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking program , we dig into the future of content moderation. From Community Notes to automated systems, how do you manage trust and safety for a site with two billion daily active users? You can follow Michael Calore on Bluesky at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on Bluesky at @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Threads @reporterzoe . Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . How to Listen You can always listen to this week’s podcast through the audio player on this page, but if you want to subscribe for free to […]

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Review: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition

Review: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition

Photograph: Brad Bourque; Getty Images How much did you spend on your last graphics card for your PC? Four hundred dollars? A thousand? What would inspire you to spend double that on a GPU? Nvidia thinks you may want to splurge on its new RTX 5090, which showcases the absolute top end of this generation of graphics cards for well-heeled enthusiasts. The Founders Edition, which comes straight from the brand itself, rather than resellers like MSI and others, is meant to shatter what prior Nvidia cards are capable of, and I’m lucky enough to have one in my gaming […]

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: Pure AI excess for $2,000

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Devindra Hardawar for Engadget It’s the fastest video card I’ve ever seen, but it’s not meant for mere mortals. devindra hardawar Senior Editor A $2,000 video card for consumers shouldn’t exist. The GeForce RTX 5090 , like the $1,599 RTX 4090 before it, is more a flex by NVIDIA than anything truly meaningful for most gamers. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said as much […]

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Samsung Says Its Galaxy S25 Is ‘Qi2 Ready.’ Here’s What That Really Means

Samsung Says Its Galaxy S25 Is ‘Qi2 Ready.’ Here’s What That Really Means

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Apple’s MagSafe technology is my favorite smartphone innovation of the past five years—it has changed how I use my phone. The Qi2 wireless charging standard introduced in 2023 was supposed to bring the same magnetic charging marvels to Android smartphones , as well as enable wider compatibility of accessories between iPhone and Android—which would have been most welcome. Sadly, after two years, there’s only a single Qi2 Android phone out right now. You’d think Samsung, in its never-ending quest to outshine Apple, would finally debut Qi2 on its new Galaxy S25 series— announced earlier today —but […]

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