Nvidia hackers threaten to leak mining-limiter bypass algorithm, DLSS source code, more
Update (Mar 1): According to the hackers, they are threatening to release even more confidential information they were able to gather from Nvidia's servers. The data wouldn't be just limited to the LHR mining caps, which are enforced at the firmware.....»»
OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in latest funding round
Thanks to $6.6 billion in funding from the likes of Microsoft and Nvidia with a $157 billion valuation, OpenAI is now one of the wealthiest private enterprises on the planet......»»
More consumption, more demand for resources, more waste: Why urban mining"s time has come
Pollution and waste, climate change and biodiversity loss are creating a triple planetary crisis. In response, UN Environment Program executive director Inger Andersen has called for waste to be redefined as a valuable resource instead of a problem......»»
Manufacturers are lucrative targets for cybercriminals
Hackers and other bad actors believe manufacturers are behind on security measures and more likely to pay a ransom......»»
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says too soon to confirm 2025 dividend
Shares slid nearly 4 percent to their lowest since July 2022 as investors fret that soaring costs of reviving the automaker's U.S. business will threaten its generous payouts to shareholders......»»
Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than thought—but conversion to biogas could reduce emissions
New research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics suggest—and highlights the huge potential for turning them into a renewable energy source......»»
AI models identify marine biodiversity hotspots in Mozambique
A new study led by staff from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in East Africa has used a predictive artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to confirm the location of previously-unmapped high marine biodiversity areas along Mozambique's extensi.....»»
As the Advanced Photon Source upgrade nears completion, scientists anticipate experimental possibilities
In June, X-rays began to shine again at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Advanced Photon Source (APS), a facility where intense, directed X-ray light beams are used to inspect everything from materials for better solar cells and batteries to ant.....»»
An International Space Station Leak Is Getting Worse—and Keeping NASA Up at Night
A NASA inspector general report gives new details on a leak that has plagued the ISS for five years, and reveals that the agency considers it the highest-level risk......»»
Focal’s first wireless speakers are a tech tour de force with a price to match
Focal's Diva Utopia are floor-standing speakers with built-in amplification, a wireless link, and a ton of music source options......»»
Nvidia just released an open-source LLM to rival GPT-4
Nvidia just released a 72 billion-parameter, open-source LLM that will rival GPT-4.....»»
The Sims fans are torn on EA’s Project Rene after details leak
A new leak reportedly features screenshots and gameplay from The Sims' Project Rene, and series' fans already have a lot to say about it......»»
The Android 16 code name has leaked, and it’s not what we expected
A key Android 16 detail has leaked: its dessert-themed code name......»»
Switch emulator Ryujinx shuts down development after “contact by Nintendo”
GitHub removal comes months after a Nintendo lawsuit took down the Yuzu emulator. Popular open source Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx has been removed from GitHub, and the team b.....»»
Suricata: Open-source network analysis and threat detection
Suricata is an open-source network intrusion detection system (IDS), intrusion prevention system (IPS), and network security monitoring engine. Suricata features Suricata offers comprehensive capabilities for network security monitoring (NSM), includ.....»»
Madagascar"s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming, study finds
If tens of thousands of miners turned up in the middle of a protected rainforest to mine for sapphires, you might expect that to cause lots of deforestation and harm local wildlife......»»
Foxconn says execs from Nvidia, Google, BMW will speak at its annual forum
Foxconn says execs from Nvidia, Google, BMW will speak at its annual forum.....»»
QR Code phishing is advancing to a new level, so be on your guard
New phishing campaigns employ two QR codes - a 'clean' one, and a malicious one......»»
Illinois city plans to source its future drinking water from Lake Michigan
As aquifers dry up, some Midwest communities are looking to the region’s natural resources. Enlarge / Waves roll ashore along Lake Michigan in Whiting, Indiana. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images) This article originall.....»»
A new and unique fusion reactor comes together due to global research collaboration
Like atoms coming together to release their power, fusion researchers worldwide are joining forces to solve the world's energy crisis. Harnessing the power of fusing plasma as a reliable energy source for the power grid is no easy task, requiring glo.....»»
New Ryzen 7 9800X3D leak: ‘This legend is unbeatable’
More and more signs point to an imminent release for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, including the first leaked images of the processor's packaging......»»