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AMD openSIL Achieves Its Production Goal With 6th Gen EPYC "Venice"

Since 2023 I and many open-source advocates have been very eager for AMD's openSIL project for delivering open-source CPU silicon initialization as a replacement to the traditional AGESA code. With Zen 5 there was proof-of-concept support that we have enjoyed with Coreboot on an MSI Ryzen motherboard and a Gigabyte EPYC server motherboard thanks to the Coreboot-based Dasharo ports by 3mdeb. The…

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Machine-Gun-Armed Robot Dogs Appear in El Salvador's Haiti Offensive

The mechanical dogs with weapons mounted on their backs feature in a video published by President Nayib Bukele.

  • Salvadoran soldiers accompanied by armed robot dogs during Haiti offensive.
  • President Nayib Bukele released footage showing robot dogs with machine guns.
  • Robots designed for hazardous environments, equipped with cameras and sensors.

iPhone Duo Survives 450,000 Folds, but Hinge is Weakening

For the last three weeks, CNET has been stress testing the iPhone Duo 's hinge on a livestream. After over 451,000 folds, the hinge is showing signs of wear.

  • iPhone Duo withstands 451,000 folds in stress test
  • Hinge weakens by 440,300 folds, opening partially
  • Device still functional, no cracks or failures reported

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