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Intel's origin story: Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce left which company to found Intel?
Fairchild Semiconductor had become a shadow of its former self, facing severe budget cuts and the loss of key personnel. These challenges triggered ...
FBI warns China is using AI to sharpen cyberattacks on US infrastructure
In an interview with The Register, FBI Deputy Assistant Director Cynthia Kaiser explained how Chinese state-backed cyber groups use artificial intelligence at every stage of their ...
Evertop DIY PC will give you hundreds of hours of DOS fun on a single charge
Custom-built devices for running vintage PC software are trending, with new models embracing different approaches to retro emulation. Unlike the Book 8088, which featured a genuine ...
Researchers find numerous Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities allowing "wormable" exploits over WiFi
Cybersecurity firm Oligo identified several "critical" flaws in Apple's native AirPlay protocol and the AirPlay Software Development Kit (SDK) used by audio and automotive manufacturers. While ...
Russian authorities threaten World of Tanks developer for its alleged "extremist activities"
Russian authorities have branded World of Tanks-related operations "extremist" and are threatening to confiscate property held by Wargaming executives. The case involves Lesta Games, a Moscow-based ...
ChatGPT one-ups Google with AI-driven shopping suggestions and zero ads
The shopping upgrade is integrated into OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-4o, and comes as ChatGPT's search function has exploded in popularity, according to the company. Users ...
Programmer develops method to run Llama 2 locally on DOS in a weekend
Yeo Kheng Meng, a programmer previously known for creating a DOS client for ChatGPT, has recently embarked on a new AI-related project focused on the prompt-based ...
After quitting phones in 2021, LG will soon pull the plug on its update servers
After experiencing six years of falling sales and declining shipments, LG warned in January 2021 that it could exit the phone ...
Ticks all the right boxes if you're not in the US
The Phone 2 Pro runs Nothing OS 3.2, based on Android 15, with promises of three years of updates and six years of security patches. It also carries an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. The ...
There's a growing rift between Sam Altman and Satya Nadella – Microsoft could block OpenAI's for-profit restructuring
Microsoft helped push OpenAI to the top of the multi-billion-dollar AI industry by investing $13 billion into the firm since ...
Taiwan moves to tighten control over TSMC's advanced chip exports and overseas investments
At the heart of the new measures is the so-called "N-1" rule, which prohibits companies from exporting their most advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology. Instead, only technology ...
IBM pledges to invest $150 billion in US manufacturing over the next five years
Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, "We have been focused on American jobs and ...