US govt banned NSO’s Pegasus, but said to buy rival spyware Paragon Graphite
The US government banned the use of NSO’s Pegasus spyware 18 months ago, but a new report today says that at least one government agency is using very similar malware from a rival company: Paragon Graphite. Graphite reportedly has the same capabil.....»»
Northvolt develops cobalt-free battery cell that could power future EVs
Northvolt says the sodium-ion cell has a “best-in-class” energy density of more than 160 watt-hours per kilogram, and is made without any lithium, nickel, cobalt or graphite......»»
Report: After Altman firing, OpenAI tried to merge with rival—and was rejected
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei quickly declined job offer and merger, reports say. Enlarge / Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, during a hearing on AI held by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technolog.....»»
Researchers describe a more sustainable process to recycle biobased polycarbonates
A month ago, the European Union banned glitter. This action was part of an effort that aims to reduce the presence of microplastics in our environment by 30%. Waste plastics are a serious problem for our ecosystems, and the push for recycling plastic.....»»
Apple uses Paris engineers to break and harden iPhone security
A profile covering Apple's Paris-based efforts to break its own security shows the lengths the iPhone maker will go to prevent tools like Pegasus from accessing vulnerable users' data.An iPhone with a thematic binary wallpaper.In the face of threats.....»»
Increased threat of conflict enhances mongoose pup survival: Study challenges long-held belief on reproductive success
Animal offspring may survive better when their groups are in greater conflict with rival factions, research from the University of Bristol has shown for the first time......»»
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 leaks may reveal a surprise Fitbit Charge 6 rival
New images show the Fit 3 will have a bigger screen and a three-sensor array on the back, however a lot is left unknown......»»
ACE & Georgian Govt. Shut Down Pirate Sites Already “Shut Down” Last Year
It's clear that the Eastern European country of Georgia must dramatically reduce its 90%+ piracy rates to have any chance of joining the EU. The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment has just announced that in partnership with local government,.....»»
Samsung announces ChatGPT rival coming soon to its devices
At Samsung's 2023 AI Forum, the company introduced its own large language model with plans to incorporate it into Samsung devices. Days after OpenAI announced ChatGPT-4 Turbo, Samsung unveiled its own large language model (LLM). On Wednesday, d.....»»
The FDA Approves Weight Loss Drug Zepbound, a Wegovy and Ozempic Rival
Eli Lilly is about to release Zepbound, a new entrant in the superheated competition for blockbuster weight loss drugs......»»
Walmart+: Everything you need to know about Walmart’s retail subscription
Walmart's new retail subscription service is a rival to Amazon Prime. Here's what you need to know......»»
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 review: finally, a true Super Smash Bros. rival
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 takes the groundwork set in the original and actually adds quality and more originality to the mix......»»
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi
A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi's monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks......»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 is Ready to Take on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Poised to power a number of flagship Android devices, MediaTek's new chipset is also set to rival the likes of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The post MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 is Ready to Take on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 appeared first on Phan.....»»
Soda additive linked to thyroid toxicity may finally get banned by FDA
BVO has largely been phased out of big-name sodas and was recently banned in CA. Enlarge / Sundrop is among the citrus soft drinks that still contains BVO. (credit: Sun Drop) The Food and Drug Administration may finally.....»»
Designed to rival the iPad Pro, Samsung’s best tablet is $150 off
Today one of the best tablet deals is on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, which is going for just $950 at Best Buy......»»
Apple sends iPhone threat alerts to India opposition politicians
Apple has sent notifications to members of India's opposition politicians, warning that "state-sponsored attackers" could be targeting their iPhones.Mumbai, IndiaSince 2021, Apple has been alerting iPhone users to suspected "state-sponsored spyware a.....»»
Global EV battery supply chain puzzles over China graphite curbs
Beijing's move to restrict graphite exports will have a disproportionate impact on foreign makers of electric vehicle battery components who have not yet shifted to using as much synthetic material as Chinese counterparts......»»
Lucid launches referral program with vehicle discounts and factory tours
Air EV buyers who use a referral code can get $700 to $1,250 off. Lucid owners who refer new customers can win a tour of Lucid's Arizona factory. EV rival Tesla has used referrals since 2015......»»
Here’s how the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Stacks up Against the Competition
We've gotten some interesting performance comparisons online, which pits the 8 Gen 3 against chips from rival brands. The post Here’s how the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Stacks up Against the Competition appeared first on Phandroid. It’.....»»
Google did what it could to stifle Apple"s search efforts, show court documents
Court filings show that Google feared losing revenue to an Apple-made rival and did what it could to stop it by establishing limits on what it could do as a part of the company's deal to stay on iOS.Google pays to be the defaultApple has played a key.....»»