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Biden Administration tightens AI chip regulations
ReadWrite - 18 Oct 2023 01:10
In an effort to limit China’s access to advanced semiconductors, the Biden administration is increasing restrictions, resulting in strained relations […] The post Biden Administration tightens AI chip regulations app...
Space radio developer AnySignal emerges from stealth
Space News - 18 Oct 2023 02:45
One-year-old Californian startup AnySignal emerged from stealth mode Oct. 16 with $5 million in funding behind a multi-purpose space radio platform. The post Space radio developer AnySignal emerges from stealth appeared ...
Elon Musk's plans to merge humans and AI could have some huge risks
BGR - 18 Oct 2023 02:22
Elon Musk has been very open about his desire to create a brain implant that essentially merges humans and AI. While science fiction media has … The post Elon Musk's plans to merge humans and AI could have some huge ri...
Skydance Animation parts ways with Apple TV+, taking 'Spellbound' with it
AppleInsider - 18 Oct 2023 21:53
After the middling success of "Luck," Apple TV+ and Skydance Animation agreed that the upcoming "Spellbound" isn't a good fit as the studios part ways at the end of their contract. Skydance "Spellbound" Apple TV+ has bee...
Creator of Crazy Frog Invites You on a Luxury Cruise Across the Solar System
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2023 21:06
Erik Wernquist is recognized, and rightly blamed, for unleashing the animated sensation Crazy Frog to an unsuspecting world in 2009. A frenetic frog zipping through cityscapes has become an iconic visual of that time (ho...
Apple ends partnership with John Lasseter's Skydance Animation, Apple TV+ no longer behind 'Spellbound' animated film
9 to 5 Mac - 18 Oct 2023 20:55
Surprising news in the animated movie space for Apple TV+. Deadline exclusively reports that Apple and Skydance Animation have mutually agreed to end their partnership. As part of the dissolution, Apple is relinquishing ...
NASA's Parker Solar Probe smashes record for fastest human-made object
SPACE.com - 18 Oct 2023 15:00
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has reached a record-breaking speed as it gets a gravitational assist from Venus to fall closer to the sun's scorching surface.
D-Link Says Hacker Exaggerated Data Breach Claims
SecurityWeek - 18 Oct 2023 14:46
Hacker claims to have breached D-Link's network in Taiwan and is offering to sell stolen data, but the company says the claims are exaggerated. The post D-Link Says Hacker Exaggerated Data Breach Claims appeared first on...
Critical Citrix NetScaler Flaw Exploited to Target from Government, Tech Firms
The Hacker News - 18 Oct 2023 14:27
Citrix is warning of exploitation of a recently disclosed critical security flaw in NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances that could result in exposure of sensitive information. Tracked as CVE-2023-4966 (CVSS score: 9.4),...
UK's latest embarrassing technology demand centers on phone thefts
AppleInsider - 18 Oct 2023 13:07
The UK has had the bright idea that Apple and others should design a way to stop cellphone thefts -- by doing precisely what they've already been doing for years. Find My on iPhones There are children starving in the UK,...
DeepMind Wants to Use AI to Solve the Climate Crisis
Wired - 18 Oct 2023 13:00
WIRED spoke with DeepMind's climate lead about techno-utopianism, ways AI can help fight climate change, and what's currently standing in the way.
When will Apple release the iPad 11, iPad mini 7, and iPad Air 6?
BGR - 18 Oct 2023 12:50
Just as rumors said it would, Apple made iPad-related announcements on Tuesday. But Apple issued only one press release on October 17th. And rather than … The post When will Apple release the iPad 11, iPad mini 7, and ...
'Why do I have to buy supplies for the classroom?' A Mom Said Her Son Got Bad Grades For Not Bringing School Supplies For His Whole Class
Twisted Sifter - 18 Oct 2023 12:42
This is such a bad system.
X (Twitter) to begin charging new users for basic features
9 to 5 Mac - 18 Oct 2023 02:29
It's been a while since X (formerly Twitter) introduced X Premium (formerly known as Twitter Blue) to let users unlock extra features through a paid subscription. However, it seems that Elon Musk wants to see how much us...
America extends China chip export bans and acts to cut off backdoor exports
The Register - 18 Oct 2023 02:11
Chips cunningly designed to be less powerful and evade sanctions look to be in trouble The US Department of Commerce has extended sanctions against China - and now other countries - in its bid to block advanced semicondu...
Whatsapp improves security with Passkey adoption
ReadWrite - 18 Oct 2023 02:07
Popular messaging service WhatsApp announced today the rollout of support for passkeys, a new authentication method designed to improve account security. […] The post Whatsapp improves security with Passkey adoption ap...
Google Maps for Android will finally get a great feature the iPhone has had for years
BGR - 18 Oct 2023 01:08
Google might want you to choose Android over iPhone, but regardless of your preference, the company likes to offer a uniform app experience across platforms. … The post Google Maps for Android will finally get a great ...
Apple's $130 Thunderbolt 4 cable could be worth it, as seen in X-ray CT scans
Ars Technica - 18 Oct 2023 23:51
It helps if you see what's deep inside $10, $5, and even $4 USB-C cables.
Here we go: all the news about Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Verge - 18 Oct 2023 23:49
Image: Nintendo Stay up to date on Mario's latest adventure.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's $250 million NYC biohub will engineer disease-fighting cells
Engadget - 18 Oct 2023 23:47The Hydro Flask Tracker puts your fancy water bottle on Apple's Find My network
The Verge - 18 Oct 2023 23:44
The Hydro Flask Tracker lets you find your fancy water bottle. | Image: Nomad If you're in the club of people who spend too much money on water bottles (hey, no judgments -- I own a $90 water bottle), you probably get ir...
What CISOs Should Exclude From SEC Cybersecurity Filings
Dark Reading - 18 Oct 2023 23:41
Should CISOs include only known information in the SEC filings for a material security incident, or is there room to include details that may change during the investigation?