Kash Patel, the newly selected leader of the FBI, has sparked concern over his qualifications for the role. Even those familiar with him say he is unqualified and untrustworthy. Patel’s selection highlights a concerning trend in President Trump’s approach to the intelligence community. The FBI’s unique power and potential danger were previously unseen under Trump’s … Read more
To resolve an issue with the rolling cache size in Microsoft Flight Simulator 24 (MSFS24), follow these steps. First, navigate to your MSFS24 root directory, which is typically located at F:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Limitless. Inside the Rolling Cache folder, find and delete the single file that matches the set rolling cache size. This file should be of similar … Read more
A recent study by Uplevel found that GitHub Copilot, one of the most popular AI coding assistants, has largely remained unchanged in its impact on developer efficiency and code quality. The investigation analyzed the performance of 800 developers using GitHub Copilot, comparing it to a group without access to the tool. The results showed no … Read more
Samsung has confirmed a critical security update to protect its Galaxy phones against ongoing attacks. The update includes fixes for six critical Android vulnerabilities and one for Samsung’s own memory issue (CVE-2024-49415). This patch addresses the risk of remote code execution on affected devices. The release comes shortly after Google’s monthly Android security bulletin, which … Read more
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) prompts fundamental questions about its potential to emulate human cognitive capabilities. To fully evaluate AI’s potential, we must first explore the meaning behind human cognitive traits such as consciousness, self-awareness, intentionality, creativity, and free will. Consciousness, a crucial aspect of human cognition, refers to our awareness and ability … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a new Department of Government Efficiency, led by tech executives Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The goal is to cut waste, reduce regulations, and improve taxpayer outcomes for DOGE, a cryptocurrency he supports. Musk and Ramaswamy have vowed to tackle corruption and enhance the executive branch’s performance. Their efforts aim … Read more
US Treasuries have largely recovered from early losses on Monday as traders prepare for an important week of economic data, including the release of jobs and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A key Fed official has boosted odds for a potential rate cut in December to 70%. The recovery comes after yields … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump recently threatened BRICS countries with “100% tariffs” if they pursue their own currency or alternatives to the US dollar. However, economists say this may be an overestimation of the group’s intentions and could potentially hurt the dollar’s status. The BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) alliance was formed in 2009, aiming … Read more
US Treasuries plummeted on Monday as investors eagerly awaited critical economic data and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks, which may influence future interest rate policy decisions. The yields on the five-year US note surged by six basis points to 4.10%, with expectations of a jobs report and Powell’s comments potentially shaping the central bank’s … Read more
Russia is increasingly willing to trigger “mass casualty events” in Europe, according to experts. Tensions between Moscow and European allies have reached a breaking point after Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine. Britain and the US have authorized Ukraine to strike back at Russian territory, prompting Russia’s response with warnings of retaliation. Analysts believe Russia has … Read more