The stolen materials reportedly pertain to Google’s TPU processors and data centers used for AI processing.Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, a Google engineer, was accused by a federal grand jury of allegedly stealing trade secrets related to Google’s AI chip software and hardware on March 5th. He was …
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A technology-supported initiative to track methane pollution is set to launch today
Methane leaks have gone unnoticed by authorities for an extended period. Can satellite tracking alter that?An effort to map and monitor worldwide methane pollution, a potent greenhouse gas, is set to commence today after years of cooperation among major tech companies. MethaneSAT is a satellite that has received money and …
Read More »The federal authorities successfully hacked LockBit, but LockBit quickly recovered. What is the next step?
A new leak site on the dark web with additional victims has surfaced for the Russia-based LockBit ransomware organization. The surviving LockBit administrator wrote a lengthy and borderline-rambling statement on Saturday, admitting that their incompetence was responsible for last week’s interruption. By taking advantage of a flaw in LockBit’s public …
Read More »View the live broadcast as the US attempts to successfully land on the moon for the first time in almost 40 years
Today is the day! Intuitive machines might be creating history in a few hours. They have the potential to be the first private business to achieve a soft landing on the moon. The company’s lander, called Odysseus (IM-1), was launched last week and is set to arrive on February 22 …
Read More »What Causes the Emission of White Smoke from a Car Exhaust?
Cars are typically seen as a practical means of transportation, but regrettably, they are not immune to occasional malfunctions. At times, determining the issue can be challenging, but there are indicators to keep an eye out for. One common issue that car owners may encounter is the presence of white …
Read More »Apple Vision Pro: First Impressions
Today is Friday, February 2, 2024. Today is the day. You’ve had your sights set on the Vision Pro ever since Tim Cook unveiled it at last year’s WWDC. Even when considering the years of rumors, leaks, and renderings, it’s safe to say that the wait has been quite extensive. …
Read More »3% staff layoffs announced by Aurora, a self-driving car business
According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Aurora Innovation, a company that develops autonomous vehicles, recently made the decision to lay off several employees. This move comes as the company continues to work towards its goal of launching a “driverless” self-driving trucks business by the end of 2024. The …
Read More »Data breach affects 1.3 million Maine residents, says state
The state of Maine confirmed that a Russia-linked ransomware gang stole over a million people’s personal data earlier this year. Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Maine’s MOVEit file-transfer system, which stored sensitive resident data, the state said Thursday. The statement said hackers downloaded state agency files between May 28 and …
Read More »The Samsung Gauss alternative to ChatGPT generates text, code, and images
Samsung Gauss, its generative AI model, was unveiled at the Samsung AI Forum 2023 a few days after OpenAI’s developer event. Samsung Gauss Language, Code, and Image are three tools developed by Samsung Research. The large language model, Samsung Gauss Language, can answer ChatGPT questions and understand human language. It …
Read More »In the MOVEit mass-hack, CCleaner claims hackers stole user data
After a May data breach, CCleaner’s maker confirmed hackers stole a lot of paid customers’ personal data. Gen Digital, the multinational software company that owns CCleaner, Avast, Norton LifeLock, and Avira, informed customers that the hackers exploited a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer tool, which thousands of organizations, including …
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