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Supercomputers can be measured in several ways, but the vital statistic is their ability to perform floating-point operations per second, or flops. Flopping as fast as possible is what makes you successful. At her peak, Sierra could hit 94.64 petaflops—94.64 quadrillion floating-point operations—per second. El Capitan, at 1.809 exaflops, is about 19 times faster. In late 2025, he was officially declared the world’s fastest supercomputer. Sierra’s juice, Neely says, was no longer worth the squeeze.There was no big red button, no giant lever, that turned Sierra off. Someone could’ve just cut the cords, sure, but that’s not the recommended procedure.…

Dušan Paunovic is a designer of very particular habits. He has no time for color, has never been tempted by a skirt, and you won’t find a single button on his jackets or coats, even if you come armed with a magnifying glass. “Buttons? No. They destroy every design,” he said while showing his latest collection. The mere mention of “bodycon” makes him cringe; “sexy” and “trendy” fare no better. Fiercely independent and entirely self-funded, he answers to no one, except, perhaps, his uncompromising taste. Fortunately, it’s a standard he can afford to uphold, sourcing only the finest fabrics from…

OpenAI has announced plans to turn its London office into its largest research hub outside of the United States.The company—which established a UK office in 2023—says it will expand its London-based research team, scooping up talent emerging from leading British universities. It has not indicated how many researchers it will hire.“The UK brings together world-class talent and leading scientific institutions and universities, making it an ideal place to deliver the important research which will ensure our AI is safe, useful, and benefits everyone,” said Mark Chen, chief research officer at OpenAI, in a statement.The plans bring OpenAI into direct competition…

USATSI INDIANAPOLIS — It’s Thursday of NFL combine week, which means prospect measurements and on-field workouts are officially underway. The schedule is as follows:Thursday: EDGE, DL and LBFriday: TE and DBSaturday: QB, RB and WRSunday: OLIn the morning, players will log official measurements, including height, weight, wingspan, arm length and hand size. In the afternoon, they’ll participate in on-field testing — including the 40-yard dash, vertical and broad jumps and bench press — before wrapping up with positional drills inside Lucas Oil Stadium.As in past years, not every prospect will participate. Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, widely viewed as the No. 1…

Threads is testing a shortcut to make it easier to DM someone, the Meta-owned company announced on Thursday. Users who are part of the test can type “DM me” or “Message me” in a post or reply to automatically generate a hyperlink that invites others to start a private conversation with them. Tapping on the shortcut will take you to a one-on-one direct messaging chat with the person. If you both follow each other, the message will go directly to their primary inbox. If you don’t follow each other, the message is filtered through the “Message Requests” folder to prevent…

Students are seen on the campus of Columbia University in New York City on April 14, 2025.Charly Triballeau | AFP | Getty ImagesColumbia University said a student was detained by federal agents early Thursday, the latest sign of President Donald Trump’s nationwide escalation of immigration enforcement.The student was taken by Department of Homeland Security officials from a university-owned residential building around 6:30 a.m., according to an email from Claire Shipman, the school’s acting president, obtained by CNBC. “Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a ‘missing…

Razer has announced an expensive new laptop sleeve that’s not made from an exotic animal or encrusted in diamonds. What potentially justifies paying $129.99 for Razer’s Laptop Sleeve 16” are the pair of wireless charging pads integrated into its cover flap. While you’re out and about, it can protect a laptop up to 16 inches in size, and when you find a remote spot to sit down and work, you can also plonk down and charge your phone and earbuds.The padded sleeve has a plush microfiber lining and reinforced edges to help absorb some of the shock of an accidental…

Jeff BorzelloFeb 26, 2026, 08:00 AM ETClose Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Multiple AuthorsFor a team with the cachet of Duke, it’s a testament to the strength of this season’s contenders that it took this long for the Blue Devils to rise to No. 1 in the AP poll and these Power Rankings.But there was zero debate about their ascension this week, particularly after they looked so impressive in their win over Michigan in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. They looked every bit like the nation’s best defensive team, keeping the Wolverines off the…

Burger King, the chain that leans into creepy when others don’t dare, is at it again. The Verge reported on Thursday that the company is rolling out a new voice-controlled AI chatbot for its workers. That may sound like business as usual in 2026, but this assistant doesn’t just help with meal prep and monitor inventory. It also has an unsettling habit of surveilling employees’ voices for “friendliness.”The voice-controlled chatbot will live inside employees’ headsets. The company said the AI is trained to recognize when its low-paid workers utter phrases like “welcome to Burger King,” “please” and “thank you.” Managers…

Within the framework of Women by Women, PhotoVogue’s global open call dedicated to authorship and representation shaped by women, PhotoVogue and Pandora introduce the Pandora Grant, an initiative designed to support women’s creative practices and expand meaningful opportunities within contemporary visual culture.The Grant reflects Pandora’s commitment to championing women’s empowerment, self expression, and creative independence. Across its global initiatives, Pandora has consistently invested in projects that foster inclusion, community, and opportunity. The Grant extends this vision into the field of image making, reinforcing the belief that creativity flourishes when it is structurally supported.An artist will be selected from among those…