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Electronics Security

Factory video shows Unitree robot going berserk, nearly injuring workers

Robot glitches go from sci-fi to factory floor
A hot potato: Recent efforts by tech companies to develop increasingly human-like autonomous robots have invited endless comparisons to the Terminator films. While the criticisms are usually made in jest, a couple of recent incidents with Unitree robots present some of the strongest evidence yet of the risks of humanoid robotics.
Full story By Daniel Sims, 9 comments
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Hardware Gaming

Nvidia accused of delaying RTX 5060 reviews by withholding drivers

After sharp criticism, company is still hiding its 8GB GPUs
Facepalm: Nvidia withheld the RTX 5060 Ti's 8GB variant from reviewers to delay coverage that would expose its significant performance shortcomings compared to the 16GB version. With the launch of the most affordable RTX 50 series product so far, the RTX 5060 is fast approaching, but multiple outlets have accused the company of repeating this tactic by withholding drivers.
Full story By Daniel Sims, 10 comments
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Gaming Industry

Former Ubisoft director, Clair Obscur maker slams AAA dev bloat: "It would've taken 25 years" to make my game

Smaller teams are making better games, go figure
Let's get back to fun: The video game industry has always been unpredictable, but the current trend in triple-A development raises serious concerns about its long-term viability. As costs rise and development processes grow increasingly bloated, many question whether the industry is on the verge of another crash. Recent statements by former Ubisoft creative director Guillaume Broche suggest the situation may be more dire than previously thought.
Full story By Cal Jeffrey, 11 comments
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Electronics Industry

Samsung acquires Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, in $350M audio deal

Supercharging Samsung's premium audio ambitions
What just happened? Samsung and its subsidiary, Harman International, have just signed a $350 million all-cash deal to acquire the consumer audio business of Masimo Corporation, bringing several of the industry's most iconic audio brands under their umbrella. This includes Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, and Definitive Technology. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the year, pending regulatory approval.
Full story By Zo Ahmed,
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Tech Deals Hardware

Apple Mac Mini M4 is currently on sale for $494

Apple's latest Mac Mini, powered by the M4 SoC, delivers impressive performance in a compact design and offers a generous selection of ports and connectivity options. The base model now includes 16GB of RAM, providing an ideal entry point for Mac users seeking a desktop.
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Security Software

US Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard reused the same weak password across Gmail, Dropbox, and LinkedIn

Thankfully, it wasn't "1234," "password," or "admin"
Facepalm: Studies show that most people still reuse weak passwords across multiple accounts despite years of warnings from cybersecurity experts against the practice. Recent leaks reveal that poor password discipline even occurs at the upper levels of the United States government.
Full story By Daniel Sims, 17 comments
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Apple Mobile

Apple's Eddy Cue: AI search is coming to Safari, Google queries are falling, and the iPhone may be obsolete in 10 years

Google denies its search query volume is declining
What just happened? Apple's Eddy Cue testified in court yesterday in the remedies phase of the DoJ's lawsuit against Google parent Alphabet, and he had a lot to say. Cupertino's SVP of services said people "may not need an iPhone 10 years from now," AI could replace traditional search engines, and Apple expects to introduce AI services to Safari in the future. He also said search query volumes on Safari, which uses Google as the default search engine, declined last month, a claim that Google has denied.
Full story By Rob Thubron, 7 comments
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The Web Science

Researchers achieve 1 Tbps secure data transmission over 1,200 km

Cracking the code on ultra-secure, high-speed data transmission
Why it matters: Chinese researchers hit a significant data-transfer milestone by transmitting data at one terabit per second over 1,200 kilometers of optical fiber, with encryption embedded directly into the light signal. This approach eliminates any added layers of software-based security – something the global telecom industry has struggled to achieve for years.
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