https://chipbrief.com/Daily technology newsenhttps://chipbrief.com/obsidian-over-evernote-how-i-dropped-a-subscription-and-kept-notes-on-my-own-sto.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/obsidian-over-evernote-how-i-dropped-a-subscription-and-kept-notes-on-my-own-sto.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 19:23:23 +0000After dropping my paid Evernote plan, I moved to Obsidian and sync my notes through my own storage, eliminating monthly app fees entirely. The trigger was rising prices and heavy AI integration that no longer justified the cost. I had long relied on Evernote's basic features but kept a premium plan …https://chipbrief.com/samsung-gallery-proved-faster-than-google-photos-user-ditched-pixel-for-galaxy.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/samsung-gallery-proved-faster-than-google-photos-user-ditched-pixel-for-galaxy.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 19:13:20 +0000A Samsung smartphone owner says he has abandoned years of Google Photos usage in favor of the manufacturer's native gallery app. The decision was driven by noticeable differences in speed and handling of sensitive images. The author, who had long relied on Google Photos on his Pixel 9 Pro, admitted …https://chipbrief.com/kimi-k3-s-open-weights-rival-gpt-5-6-and-fable-5-but-need-1-56-tb-of-storage.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/kimi-k3-s-open-weights-rival-gpt-5-6-and-fable-5-but-need-1-56-tb-of-storage.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 19:03:20 +0000Moonshot has released the open-weight AI model Kimi K3, which can compete with closed-source flagships from leading labs. This marks the first time an open model has matched the performance of Anthropic's Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, an unexpected breakthrough for the open-weight ecosystem. The…https://chipbrief.com/legion-go-replaces-ultrabook-handheld-console-wins-for-travel-computing.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/legion-go-replaces-ultrabook-handheld-console-wins-for-travel-computing.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 18:53:05 +0000A Lenovo Legion Go owner discovered that the portable gaming console proved more convenient than an ultrabook during trips, and he now leaves his laptop at home. The device, originally bought for gaming, gradually became his primary tool for work and entertainment on the go. The author says that he …https://chipbrief.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-pre-orders-jump-30-flip-owners-switching-to-fold-more-than-tripl.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-pre-orders-jump-30-flip-owners-switching-to-fold-more-than-tripl.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 18:43:11 +0000Samsung has shared early pre-order figures for its foldable lineup — the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The numbers suggest the form factor has moved beyond the niche stage: global demand for the entire series is up 30% compared with the same period last year, when the …https://chipbrief.com/microsoft-quietly-drops-32gb-ram-gaming-recommendation-as-8gb-surface-models-hit.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/microsoft-quietly-drops-32gb-ram-gaming-recommendation-as-8gb-surface-models-hit.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 18:33:06 +0000Microsoft has silently removed a Windows Learning Center guide that called 32GB of RAM the ideal configuration for gaming PCs. The page titled "How to optimize your gaming PC configuration" now redirects visitors to the Learning Center homepage. This marks the second such document to disappear from …https://chipbrief.com/jumps-on-familiar-trail-kills-belarusian-coach-under-minsk.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/jumps-on-familiar-trail-kills-belarusian-coach-under-minsk.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 18:23:21 +0000Valery Gayduk, a distinguished rowing coach of the BSSR, died on July 31 after hitting a suddenly appeared ramp during a cycling workout in a forest near Minsk. Forensic experts determined the cause of death as blunt trauma to the cervical vertebrae, and skid marks at the scene indicate the athlete …https://chipbrief.com/horseshoe-shaped-apartment-block-with-belarusian-ornament-to-rise-in-dzerzhinsk.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/horseshoe-shaped-apartment-block-with-belarusian-ornament-to-rise-in-dzerzhinsk.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 18:13:09 +0000An unusual residential complex is set to appear in Dzerzhinsk, a satellite city of Minsk: a monolithic building shaped like a horseshoe, featuring decorative Belarusian ornament on the facade and panoramic glazing on the front side. The developer is UKS of Dzerzhinsky District, and construction is s…https://chipbrief.com/danube-s-record-low-water-reveals-wwii-warships-and-threatens-nuclear-power-plan.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/danube-s-record-low-water-reveals-wwii-warships-and-threatens-nuclear-power-plan.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 18:03:09 +0000A record-low water level in the Danube, caused by extreme heat, has exposed sunken German warships from World War II. Rusted hulls and broken masts are now visible mid-river near the Serbian port of Prahovo, which marks the border between Serbia and Romania. The vessels belonged to Nazi Germany's Bl…https://chipbrief.com/e-scooter-rider-breaks-arm-hitting-road-barrier-in-minsk-who-is-to-blame.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/e-scooter-rider-breaks-arm-hitting-road-barrier-in-minsk-who-is-to-blame.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 17:53:21 +0000An e-scooter rider in central Minsk suffered an open arm fracture after crashing into a road barrier and falling. The incident occurred on an experimental bike lane section located on the roadway. A witness shared footage on Threads showing medics treating the injured man while police officers arriv…https://chipbrief.com/ikea-s-new-h-stagille-fall-line-is-here-most-items-cost-under-25.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/ikea-s-new-h-stagille-fall-line-is-here-most-items-cost-under-25.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 17:47:25 +0000IKEA has unveiled its new limited-edition HÖSTAGILLE collection timed for the autumn season. The lineup includes earthy-toned decor, textiles, candles, and traditional pumpkin-themed ornaments. Most pieces are priced below $25, making the range an affordable way to refresh a home ahead of colder wea…https://chipbrief.com/wildberries-prepares-own-messenger-dozens-of-domains-registered-for-the-project.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/wildberries-prepares-own-messenger-dozens-of-domains-registered-for-the-project.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0000Russia's largest marketplace Wildberries is set to enter the messenger market. The company has already registered dozens of domain names linked to the future service, including wb-messenger.ru and chat-wb.ru. This follows data published by Kommersant in early August 2026. The development was first r…https://chipbrief.com/beaten-path-blends-final-fantasy-tactics-and-fire-emblem-in-a-tactical-rpg-for-p.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/beaten-path-blends-final-fantasy-tactics-and-fire-emblem-in-a-tactical-rpg-for-p.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000Digital Kingdom has unveiled Beaten Path, a turn-based tactical RPG that draws on mechanics from Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem. The game is slated for a 2026 release on PC and consoles. Set in a war-torn fantasy world, the story casts the player as the leader of a mercenary company. Acceptin…https://chipbrief.com/former-fallout-3-artist-says-original-didn-t-match-vision-and-explains-why-remak.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/former-fallout-3-artist-says-original-didn-t-match-vision-and-explains-why-remak.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0000Bethesda Game Studios veteran Nate Purkeypile, who spent 14 years at the company, believes the original Fallout 3 does not live up to its creators' vision due to technical constraints. In an interview with The Examined Game, he said the remaster is a chance to fix those shortcomings while admitting …https://chipbrief.com/asus-launches-4k-oled-monitors-up-to-480-hz-priced-from-1259-with-a-catch.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/asus-launches-4k-oled-monitors-up-to-480-hz-priced-from-1259-with-a-catch.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0000ASUS has officially unveiled two new gaming monitors with OLED panels, the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM and ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM. Both models are already available in Germany, priced at €1,149 and starting at €1,259 respectively, while a US launch date has yet to be announced. The new displays feature…https://chipbrief.com/phantom-blade-zero-pre-orders-open-august-11-launch-set-for-october-29.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/phantom-blade-zero-pre-orders-open-august-11-launch-set-for-october-29.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000Pre-orders for the action-RPG Phantom Blade Zero will go live on August 11 at 7 PM PT, which is 2 AM GMT on August 12. Developer S-GAME announced the date via the game's official X account. The title will be available for pre-purchase through the PlayStation Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. X…https://chipbrief.com/thinkpad-x9-15p-lenovo-doubled-fans-and-enlarged-battery-to-fit-panther-lake.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/thinkpad-x9-15p-lenovo-doubled-fans-and-enlarged-battery-to-fit-panther-lake.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0000The new ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition looks nearly identical to its predecessor, the X9-15, but inside it is a completely different laptop. Lenovo engineers had to rework the design to fit a more powerful Intel Panther Lake processor without increasing the chassis footprint. The main change is …https://chipbrief.com/final-fantasy-vii-ever-crisis-gets-before-crisis-chapter-2-with-turks-and-famili.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/final-fantasy-vii-ever-crisis-gets-before-crisis-chapter-2-with-turks-and-famili.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0000Square Enix and developer Applibot have released the second chapter of the Before Crisis adaptation for Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis on PC, iOS, and Android. The update, titled Turks Offensive, is now available from the main story menu across all supported platforms. The chapter continues the stor…https://chipbrief.com/sharkoon-unveils-rebel-p20-gen-2-psu-with-cybenetics-gold-rating.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/sharkoon-unveils-rebel-p20-gen-2-psu-with-cybenetics-gold-rating.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000Sharkoon has introduced the Rebel P20 Gen 2 power supply, built for contemporary gaming and high-performance rigs. The unit adheres to the ATX 3.1 specification and carries a Cybenetics Gold certification, confirming its strong efficiency and dependable power delivery. The newcomer features a fully …https://chipbrief.com/cherry-moves-secure-terminal-production-to-europe-and-unveils-new-platform.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/cherry-moves-secure-terminal-production-to-europe-and-unveils-new-platform.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0000CHERRY has unveiled two new products for corporate security — the Smart Board 1150 and the Smart Terminal ST-1150, replacements for the KC 1000 SC and ST-1144 models. Both devices are built on a completely new proprietary electronics and firmware architecture, setting them apart from their predecess…https://chipbrief.com/test-it-5-8-fornax-connects-ai-agents-to-test-base-via-mcp-live-demo-on-august-1.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/test-it-5-8-fornax-connects-ai-agents-to-test-base-via-mcp-live-demo-on-august-1.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0000The Test IT 5.8 Fornax release changes how AI tools interact with project documentation. Instead of manually copying test cases into a chat and transferring responses back, the platform now uses MCP — a protocol that directly links an AI agent to the test library, requirements, and run data. A live …https://chipbrief.com/five-ai-models-tested-on-website-audit-chatgpt-wasn-t-the-winner.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/five-ai-models-tested-on-website-audit-chatgpt-wasn-t-the-winner.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000The editorial team has put together a selection of articles focused on practical uses of artificial intelligence and ad budget planning. The centerpiece is an experiment in which five popular AI models were given the same task: to analyze a real online store using a single prompt with a link to the …https://chipbrief.com/hawaii-telescope-captures-sun-s-surface-in-unprecedented-detail-revealing-feathe.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/hawaii-telescope-captures-sun-s-surface-in-unprecedented-detail-revealing-feathe.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0000The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope on the island of Maui has produced the most detailed images of the Sun's surface ever recorded. The frames, initially taken during equipment calibration, revealed wave-like "feather" structures that had previously gone unnoticed by astronomers. These patterns, re…https://chipbrief.com/how-to-find-a-song-by-lyrics-melody-or-humming-from-shazam-to-neural-networks.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/how-to-find-a-song-by-lyrics-melody-or-humming-from-shazam-to-neural-networks.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0000When a track is stuck in your head but the title and artist won't come to mind, there are several reliable ways to track it down. The fastest option works when the music is playing right now: just open Shazam, the built-in search in Yandex Music, or ask a voice assistant. For cases where you only re…https://chipbrief.com/urartian-mural-found-at-erebuni-fortress-with-colors-intact-after-2-600-years.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/urartian-mural-found-at-erebuni-fortress-with-colors-intact-after-2-600-years.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000Archaeologists from France and Armenia have discovered a wall painting at the ancient Erebuni fortress that has retained its original colors for more than 2,500 years. Researchers call the find unprecedented, as ancient panels usually crumble and lose pigment due to moisture and other changing envir…https://chipbrief.com/the-world-s-first-website-turns-33-and-still-works-in-a-browser-today.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/the-world-s-first-website-turns-33-and-still-works-in-a-browser-today.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0000The very first website in history, launched on August 6, 1991, remains operational today. The page, called The World Wide Web Project, was created by British scientist Tim Berners-Lee, and that date is widely considered the birthday of the World Wide Web. Initially, the resource was designed for int…https://chipbrief.com/russian-state-buyers-to-lose-loophole-for-importing-western-electronics-without.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/russian-state-buyers-to-lose-loophole-for-importing-western-electronics-without.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0000The Ministry of Industry and Trade has drafted a resolution that would close a loophole allowing state buyers to purchase Western electronics while bypassing import substitution requirements. The new rules are set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Currently, buyers combine in a single tender lot bo…https://chipbrief.com/megafon-connects-600-villagers-in-udmurtia-to-mobile-internet.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/megafon-connects-600-villagers-in-udmurtia-to-mobile-internet.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000The village of Ust-Sarapulka in the Sarapulsky district of Udmurtia, located less than 20 km from Sarapul, has gained reliable mobile connectivity and internet access. The launch of MegaFon telecom equipment has made digital services available to about 600 local residents, who can now use video call…https://chipbrief.com/megafon-boosts-4g-in-mining-city-of-prokopyevsk-covering-colleges-and-courts.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/megafon-boosts-4g-in-mining-city-of-prokopyevsk-covering-colleges-and-courts.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0000MegaFon has upgraded its network in Prokopyevsk, the third most populous city in Kemerovo Oblast. New telecom equipment was installed on Institutskaya Street, improving coverage in an area home to social and educational institutions. The company shared this information with CNews. The city ranks fif…https://chipbrief.com/megafon-boosts-lte-in-miass-to-100-mbps-for-140-000-residents-and-tourists.htmlhttps://chipbrief.com/megafon-boosts-lte-in-miass-to-100-mbps-for-140-000-residents-and-tourists.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0000Mobile internet in Miass, one of the largest cities in the Chelyabinsk region, has gotten faster: the operator installed new telecom equipment that delivers data speeds of up to 100 Mbps even during peak hours. The upgrades benefit not only permanent residents but also visitors, whose numbers grow i…