In an exclusive interview with The Verge, Arm CEO Rene Haas shared his perspective on Intel's recent chaos. He also addressed rumors that his $150 billion British semiconductor company may start manufacturing chips rather than just licensing its designs. Read Entire Article
Romania’s election results annulled after systems saw over 85,000 cyberattacks
It's been a wild ride for democracy in Romania lately. A declassified report from the country's Intelligence Service reveals that this year's presidential elections were targeted by over 85,000 cyberattacks originating from 33 nations on November 19. Read Entire Article
“Become Anyone 2.0” is a face-changing mask with a display that lives up to its name
The Become Anyone mask, created by Sean Hodgins, is a true feat of DIY engineering, combining expertise in electronics, 3D design, 3D printing, and more. The LED matrix panels that make up the mask were designed and built specifically for the project. The electronic wearable has 9,000 programmable lights, which......
Ubisoft stock jumps again as Tencent and Guillemot negotiate management-led buyout
Anonymous sources have told Reuters that multiple investors, including Tencent, are discussing options for funding a buyout of Ubisoft. The Guillemot family wishes to retain control over the company, but Tencent wants more decision-making power. Read Entire Article
“World’s simplest” nuclear reactors could be installed underground to provide heat to cities
The reactor dubbed LDR-50 offers a thermal output of 50 MW, running at a cozy 150°C, which is far below the scorching temps of conventional nuclear plants. That low operating temperature also allows the reactor to use natural circulation for cooling instead of energy-hungry pumps. Read Entire Article
Intel and AMD PCs are finally getting Copilot+ features, including Recall
Windows 11 Insiders using CPUs from recent lineups such as Intel Core Ultra 200 and AMD Ryzen AI 300 can finally begin testing Copilot+ features like Recall and image generation. The GenAI features were previously exclusive to Snapdragon X chips. Read Entire Article
Anker recalls nearly 80,000 Bluetooth speakers over fire hazard
Anker has recalled its Soundcore A3102 speaker (the black model only) and the AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 speakerphone device. The affected model numbers are A3102016, A3302011, and A3302031. These gadgets ranged from $28 to $130 on Amazon last year. Read Entire Article
This bird-inspired drone is more energy efficient and proficient at complex flight maneuvers
Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland developed a Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for Multiple Environments (RAVEN) by adding hind limbs to a fixed-wing design. The final result is a drone that takes off quicker than a traditional model and performs complex maneuvers that mimic real birds.......
A USB-C cable can hide a lot of malicious hardware, CT scan shows
While USB-C may be the most flexible connection for digital devices, it's also confusing to the point where it pays off to learn about the intricacies of this ever-evolving standard. Its primary goal is to simplify things so consumers can use a single cable for data, audio, video, and power......
NATO wants its own fleet of unmanned drones for naval surveillance
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is planning to deploy a fleet of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) designed to patrol critical naval zones. These drones will initially provide NATO with enhanced monitoring capabilities on the sea surface, with plans to expand their functionality to underwater surveillance in the future. Read Entire...