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Industry reports indicate access to some vital semiconductor design software has been restored in China, following a call between President Trump and Xi Jinping.
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Surbhi Madan, a senior software engineer at Google, says her life and career in the US feel temporary because of her visa. Read more ›
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In addition to 'Superman,' Terence Stamp could also be seen (or heard) in 'Haunted Mansion,' 'Halo 3,' and 'Elder Scrolls IV.' Read more ›
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14 months ago a jury ruled against Boeing, awarding $81 million in damages to failed electric airplane startup Zunum. "Zunum alleged that Boeing, while ostensibly investing seed money to get the startup off the ground, stole Zunum's technology and actively undermined its attempts to build a business," the Seattle Times reported at the time. But two months later that verdict was overturned, Reuters reports, with U.S. district judge James Robart... Read more ›
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"It matched all my expectations. It was huge, maybe a bit too huge," Coline Aguirre said about the house she bought in Japan. Read more ›
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Crypto loans are back near bull-market highs, but last week’s $1B liquidation shows leverage is cutting both ways. Read more ›
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A large new submarine drone, dubbed Excalibur, can be controlled while it is 'submerged on the other side of the world.' Read more ›
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"AI itself is going to be gone by the time you finish a Ph.D.," Jad Tarifi, the founder of Google's first generative AI team, said. Read more ›
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Terrence Rohan, managing director of the Otherwise Fund, was one of Figma's first backers. He spoke to BI about the traits he looks for in a founder. Read more ›
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President Donald Trump’s administration is scrutinizing higher education. Last week, the White House issued a memorandum requiring all universities receiving federal funds to submit admissions data on all applicants to the Department of Education. The goal is to enforce the 2023 Supreme Court decision that ended race-based affirmative action. Days before the memo was released, […] Read more ›
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Uber users in Atlanta are dropping rides with human drivers to maximize their chances of getting a self-driving Waymo taxi. Read more ›
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The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games have come to a close with some new world records, but don't expect them to beat humans in a 100-meter dash any time soon. The three-day robotics event in Beijing, China that saw humanoid robots compete in everything from boxing to cleaning concluded this weekend. According to the World Humanoid Robot Games, more than 280 teams from 16 countries, including the US, Germany, Brazil... Read more ›
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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 18, No. 799. Read more ›
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Last week, Apple released and then pulled a software tool that accidentally contained identifiers for many unreleased devices and chips, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. His findings included new models of the Studio Display, Apple TV, Apple Watches, Apple Vision Pro, iPad mini, HomePod mini, and more. Here is what was uncovered in the file, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris:A new HomePod mini with an S9 chip or... Read more ›
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Think of them as AI factories, churning out your responses from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and all the other generative AI tools. The costs are staggering. Read more ›
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Anthropic's latest feature for two of its Claude AI models could be the beginning of the end for the AI jailbreaking community. The company announced in a post on its website that the Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 models now have the power to end a conversation with users. According to Anthropic, this feature will only be used in "rare, extreme cases of persistently harmful or abusive user interactions." To... Read more ›
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Scientists have engineered a groundbreaking cancer treatment that uses bacteria to smuggle viruses directly into tumors, bypassing the immune system and delivering a powerful one-two punch against cancer cells. The bacteria act like Trojan horses, carrying viral payloads to cancer’s core, where the virus can spread and destroy malignant cells. Built-in safety features ensure the virus can’t multiply outside the tumor, offering a promising pathway for safe, targeted therapy. Read more ›
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PC enthusiast channel Level1Techs has shown off a new AMD Threadripper system running 400 copies of Doom simultaneously, Read more ›
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Experts say that China has no power supply issues, allowing it to build as many data centers as it wants without worrying about exceeding its grid's capacity. Read more ›
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GitHub, one of the most used code repositories in the world, is being folded into Microsoft following the departure of longtime CEO Thomas Dohmke. GitHub was acquired by Microsoft in 2018 but remained largely independent until today. Read more ›
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Seagate's security team from Singapore and Malaysia and local Malaysian authorities have raided a counterfeiting hard drive warehouse located outside Kuala Lumpur. Read more ›
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A high-resolution CT scan of Intel’s legendary 386 processor reveals its hidden inner world without breaking it open. See the complete 3D map of gold bond wires, detailed pin connections, and the layered power planes that powered one of computing’s most influential CPUs. Read more ›
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Battlefield 6 open beta weekend 2 has been hit with a couple of technical issues. Read more ›
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The U.S. administration is considering buying a stake in Intel to accelerate construction of its long-delayed $100 billion Ohio fab complex that is crucial for the company's revival. Read more ›
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Crew members of the Eagle S oil tanker have been charged with 'aggravated sabotage and aggravated interference with telecommunications' by Finnish authorities. Read more ›
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Ex-Intel chief Craig Barrett warns the US could lose its only advanced chip foundry without urgent $40B funding from major customers like Apple and Nvidia, pushing for High-NA EUV, 14A development, and tariffs on imports. Read more ›
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Millions of Steam users worldwide can no longer use PayPal for purchases in most currencies, leaving affected regions to rely on alternative methods or Steam Wallet codes. Valve cites a bank decision behind the disruption but gives no clear timeline for restoring support, impacting global gamers. Read more ›
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