Despite Google's claims to the contrary, F-Droid continues to accuse the company of attempting to turn Android into a walled ecosystem of government-vetted apps. F-Droid representatives recently said Mountain View is misleading users, because its assurances that app sideloading will remain fully supported are false. Read Entire Article
MoviePass emerges from bankruptcy to run a fantasy filmmaking game called Mogul
Modeled after fantasy sports leagues, Mogul allows players to act as studio heads who draft rosters of actors, directors, and films. Each week, their selections earn points tied to actual performance in theaters. Players can trade or swap team members, monitor global leaderboards, and build their "studio empires" across a......
YouTube rolls out AI upscaling and higher-res thumbnails to cater to couch viewers
Kurt Wilms, senior director of product management for YouTube on TV, said the new feature will initially work to convert SD videos into HD quality. Eventually, he said, the tech will support resolutions up to 4K. Read Entire Article
SK Hynix sells out DRAM, NAND, and HBM capacity into 2026 amid AI frenzy
The South Korean chipmaker reported an operating profit of 11.4 trillion won ($8 billion) for the three months ended September 30, a 62 percent increase from the same period last year. Revenue rose 39 percent year over year to 22.4 trillion won, fueled by strong orders for its high-bandwidth memory...
Tor Browser 15 brings vertical tabs and improved organization
Tor Browser 15.0 is based on Firefox 140 ESR, incorporating a year's worth of Mozilla's updates and security fixes. The update introduces vertical tabs for easier page management, along with new "workspaces" to organize tab groups more efficiently. Bookmarks are now accessible from the sidebar, and a redesigned address bar...
Alienware Aurora 16X with RTX 5060 hits record-low price of $1,299
Powered by a Core Ultra 7 CPU and RTX 5060 GPU, this model includes 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a sharp 240 Hz display. Normally $1,800, Dell Alienware currently has it on discount for $1,299. Reviewers highlight its premium build, efficient cooling, and easy upgradability with...
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas is vulnerable to prompt injection attacks within the omnibox
A new report by NeuralTrust highlights the immature state of today's AI browsers. The company found that ChatGPT Atlas, the agentic browser recently launched by OpenAI for macOS, is vulnerable to a novel prompt injection attack capable of "jailbreaking" the browser's omnibox. In Atlas and other Chromium-based browsers, the omnibox......
Silicon Valley startup bets on x-ray lithography to transform semiconductors
Despite having no prior semiconductor manufacturing experience, the Proud brothers have secured backing from leading venture capital firms, including Founders Fund, General Catalyst, and Valor Equity Partners. Last year's fundraising round, previously undisclosed, valued Substrate at over $1 billion, according to company executives. People familiar with the funding told The......
Latest Windows 11 update adds redesigned Start Menu, colored battery icons, and more
The KB5067036 update for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 (preview builds 26200.7019 and 26100.7019, respectively) introduces a redesigned Start Menu with a scrollable "All" section that lists all installed apps. The updated Start Menu also adds two new views: Category and Grid. Category groups apps by type and highlights frequently......
Nvidia becomes the first $5 trillion public company in history
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