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Heavy Weights vs. High Reps: Which Is More Effective?

Originally Published 17 hours ago — by GQ

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Research shows that lifting lighter weights to near failure can produce similar muscle growth as lifting heavier weights, emphasizing the importance of proximity to failure over the weight itself. The traditional focus on specific rep ranges for strength or hypertrophy is being reconsidered, with progressive overload—whether through more reps or increased difficulty—being key to gains. Avoiding 'junk volume' and pushing close to failure are crucial for effective training.

Mothership Launches as a Bold New Platform for Gender and Gaming Discussions in 2026

Originally Published 17 hours ago — by Kotaku

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Mothership is a new independent website launched by former Polygon staff, focusing on gender and identity in gaming, as a response to the collapse of mainstream gaming media and the sale of Polygon. It aims to provide quality journalism without ads, emphasizing underrepresented perspectives and a critical, identity-first approach to gaming culture.

CES 2026: New Mini-PCs from Acemagic, ASRock, and Asus Showcase Power and Retro Designs

Originally Published 18 hours ago — by TechPowerUp

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At CES 2026, Acemagic showcased mini PCs featuring AMD's Gorgon Point and Intel's Panther Lake chips, including a retro-inspired AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470-based system and a modern Intel Core Ultra X9 388H-based model, with high memory capacities and AI-focused configurations, highlighting powerful compact computing solutions.

Physical AI: The Next Big Leap in Real-World Robotics and Automation

Originally Published 18 hours ago — by WIRED

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The article discusses the emerging concept of 'Physical AI,' which refers to autonomous systems like self-driving cars and robots that interact with the real world using sensors and AI, highlighting the automotive industry's push towards advanced autonomous technology and the significant role of chipmakers like Nvidia and ARM in this trend.