Microsoft has introduced a new home interface for its Xbox app on Windows, featuring prominent content from Game Pass and the Microsoft Store. The updated layout also includes curated collections of deals and discounts, making it easier for users to find value. Furthermore, a “jump back in” section at the top allows players to quickly … Read more
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FakeCalls, a banking trojan that focuses on voice phishing, has upgraded its ways to evade detection and strike globally. The malware can hijack calls made to banks using Android phones and even show a fake call interface that appears to be the legitimate Android dialer. The latest version of FakeCalls sets itself as the default … Read more
Anduril, a defense tech company co-founded by Palmer Luckey, is considering building its first major manufacturing plant in Arizona, Ohio, or Texas. The 5-million-square-foot facility, known as “Arsenal-1,” would be used to develop and produce autonomous drones, planes, and submarines. The company has raised $1.5 billion at a post-money valuation of $14 billion, with plans … Read more
Shenzhen-based autonomous driving startup DeepRoute.ai has secured $100 million from an unidentified Chinese automaker. The company aims to deploy its automated driving systems in over 200,000 vehicles in China by the end of 2025. This is a significant increase from the 20,000 vehicles it currently supports. Tesla’s recent move to launch Full Self-Driving (FSD) in … Read more
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is making its Llama series of AI models available to U.S. government agencies for national security purposes. The company claims that open AI can accelerate defense research while promoting America’s economic and security interests. However, concerns remain about the potential risks of using AI in defense applications. Several … Read more
OpenAI’s highly anticipated search product, ChatGPT Search, was released last week and aims to take on Google as its main competitor. While the feature shows promise in answering long, written-out research questions, it struggles with everyday searches that make up the bulk of users’ internet activities. During a test run, I found ChatGPT Search to … Read more
US lawmakers are growing concerned about Intel’s future, with some discussing possible additional bailouts. The company has faced significant challenges, including production issues, software errors, and lagging performance. Despite a high-profile turnaround attempt by CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel’s fortunes have continued to decline. However, the discussions among lawmakers are seen as a sign of their … Read more
The US Commerce Department is exploring options to rescue struggling chipmaker Intel, with a potential merger being considered. The move aims to ensure the US remains self-sustaining in semiconductor production, as Intel’s financial woes threaten its ability to maintain “mature” processes and facilities. Intel’s chip business is crucial to the US’s semiconductor ambitions, but its … Read more
The United States Commerce Department is exploring ways to help Intel overcome its financial woes, which have been exacerbated by a record $16.6 billion net loss this quarter. While the CHIPS act may provide some relief, it appears that a merger with a rival company could be a more viable solution. AMD and Marvell are … Read more