X briefly showed users’ countries of origin based on IP address before suddenly pulling the feature. Product head Nikita Bier acknowledged issues with VPNs and Starlink causing inaccurate location data. The feature was broadly welcomed by users concerned about foreign misinformation.
Microsoft’s president is sounding the alarm about Washington state’s proposed tax hikes. Brad Smith argues these increases could deal a devastating blow to the region’s economy. This comes as tech job cuts create growing uncertainty in the Seattle area.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is undergoing a major restructuring after federal funding cuts. Staff has been reduced from 1,200 to 1,000, and disciplinary divisions are being consolidated into broader centers. Critics worry the changes could undermine the institution’
The Dwarf mini smart telescope simplifies deep sky photography with automatic object tracking and image stacking. At just 1.85 pounds, it’s significantly lighter than previous models while maintaining serious astrophotography capabilities. Pre-orders are open now with shipping starting in December.
Foxconn is making massive moves in AI infrastructure, announcing a $1.4 billion NVIDIA-powered supercomputing center and a new hardware partnership with OpenAI. The company plans to invest $2-3 billion annually in AI development. These partnerships position Foxconn as a critical player in the global
The Trump administration is overhauling US cyber strategy to take more aggressive action against hackers and nation-states. But with multiple agencies involved and international cooperation waning, execution remains the biggest challenge.
Markets plunged despite Nvidia’s impressive earnings, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.5% and Nasdaq falling 2.15%. The selloff wiped out $2.4 trillion from AI-related stocks globally as questions mount about profitability and costs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin crashed 35% from highs and Fed rate cut odds swung w
The EFF has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security seeking records about government communications with tech companies. The legal action follows failed FOIA requests regarding ICE tracking app takedowns in October. The case could reveal whether federal
Major laptop manufacturers HP and Dell are disabling HEVC hardware decoding on modern business laptops despite processor support. The move comes as HEVC licensing costs are set to increase from $0.20 to $0.24 per unit in January. Users report broken video playback and degraded performance in confere
Federal prosecutors have charged four individuals with smuggling Nvidia’s most powerful AI chips to China through an alleged front company. The scheme involved shipping 50 H200 GPUs and multiple batches of H100 chips without proper licenses. Only one suspect has been arrested so far in the ongoing i
