62 m. ago Apple Disables Security Feature for UK After Government Demands Backdoor to Spy on Users Worldwide

Apple is taking the unprecedented step of removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK after the government demanded backdoor access to user data worldwide. The demand was called an "unprecedented attack" on privacy by security experts. The post Apple Disables Security Feature for UK After Government Demands Backdoor to Spy on Users Worldwide appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Apply to Speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI before the deadline

AI Innovators, seize your moment! Have insights that could inspire 1,200 AI founders, investors, and enthusiasts eager to advance the future of AI? Take center stage, influence the AI conversation, and exchange ideas at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. We’re gathering top AI visionaries from the startup world to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 h. ago If QB Matthew Stafford is out, could Los Angeles Rams backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo be the bridge QB?

If QB Matthew Stafford is out, could Los Angeles Rams backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo be the bridge QB?  The Times of India

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9 h. ago OpenAI rolls out its AI agent, Operator, in several countries

OpenAI said on Friday that it is rolling out Operator, its so-called AI agent that can perform tasks on behalf of users, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K., and more countries. OpenAI said Operator will be available in most places where ChatGPT is available, apart from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 h. ago New bifacial linker enhances adhesion in flexible solar cells

Flexible perovskite solar cells (F-PSCs) have attracted attention for their potential in diverse applications. However, their commercialization faces challenges related to low mechanical flexibility, which leads to poor adhesion between the perovskite absorber layer and the flexible substrate.

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9 h. ago Facing Trump’s Threats, New York’s Governor Adopts a ‘Rambo’ Attitude

Gov. Kathy Hochul has embraced a more aggressive stance as she takes on President Trump, deals with Mayor Eric Adams and nears a competitive election next year.

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15 h. ago Justice Department broadens Jan. 6 pardons to cover gun, drug

In a new development, the Department of Justice said Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 defendants should apply more broadly and include separate gun charges, as well.

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20 h. ago Ultrasonic deep drawing cuts friction by 20%, extends tool lifespan

You can find them in many household appliances, building technology, and countless pipe and hydraulic lines: small, cylindrical parts manufactured through deep drawing processes. The material is under strain during shaping. Potential consequences are unwanted thinning, surface damage, or cracks.

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21 h. ago Hybrid transparent electrodes enhance efficiency and longevity of perovskite solar cells

Bifacial perovskite solar cells are known for their ability to harness sunlight from both sides. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) recently made significant strides in their development with a novel NiO/Ag/NiO transparent electrode that helps to achieve high efficiency, durability, and infrared transparency, promising significant advances in solar energy applications.

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21 h. ago Stalkerware apps Cocospy and Spyic are exposing phone data of millions of people

A bug in the Android and iPhone monitoring operations allows anyone to access private data exfiltrated from a victim's device. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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22 h. ago AI system predicts protein fragments that can bind to or inhibit a target

FragFold, developed by MIT Biology researchers, is a computational method with potential for impact on biological research and therapeutic applications.

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22 h. ago Electric aircraft founder Kyle Clark threw out the Silicon Valley playbook

On a cool morning last November, 800 people gathered before sunrise in a South Burlington hangar to witness the maiden flight of Beta Technologies’ first electric aircraft to be built on its new scaled production line. Kyle Clark, Beta’s enigmatic founder and CEO, piloted the Alia CX300 — one of the startup’s two aircraft models […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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23 h. ago Revolution season preview: Roster revamp leads to optimism entering franchise’s 30th MLS season

"I think we’re very well balanced with a lot of depth, and we have the right profiles now in every position in the way that I see the game, in the blueprint that I have, and in the game model that I have." The post Revolution season preview: Roster revamp leads to optimism entering franchise’s 30th MLS season appeared first on Boston.com.

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23 h. ago In India, Apple’s iPhone 16e faces stiff competition from older models

Apple has brought the iPhone 16e to offer a more affordable option within the iPhone 16 lineup, targeting emerging markets including India. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 h. ago Figure’s humanoid robot takes voice orders to help around the house

Figure founder and CEO Brett Adcock Thursday revealed a new machine learning model for humanoid robots. The news, which arrives two weeks after Adcock announced the Bay Area robotics firm’s decision to step away from an OpenAI collaboration, is centered around Helix, a “generalist” Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model. VLAs are a new phenomenon for robotics, leveraging […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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25 h. ago DeSantis applauds Washington’s virtue, choosing country over power, at statue unveiling

DeSantis applauds Washington’s virtue, choosing country over power, at statue unveiling  Florida Phoenix

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26 h. ago Donald Trump shocks San Francisco: Presidio Trust disbanded by executive order

Donald Trump shocks San Francisco: Presidio Trust disbanded by executive order  India Today

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27 h. ago Key Republican governor applauds Trump frenetic pace, says DOGE needed to 'right size' Washington

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, in a Fox News Digital interview, applauds President Donald Trump for "moving fast and quick" and weighs in on efforts by Elon Musk and DOGE to downsize the federal government.

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28 h. ago 'Indiana Jones' jailbreak approach highlights the vulnerabilities of existing LLMs

Large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of the conversational agent ChatGPT, are becoming increasingly widespread worldwide. As many people are now turning to LLM-based platforms to source information and write context-specific texts, understanding their limitations and vulnerabilities is becoming increasingly vital.

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29 h. ago 9 Best Smartwatches (2025): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids' Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

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