Security researchers have found a vulnerability in AMD processors that has persisted for decades, according to reporting by Wired. This is a fascinating security flaw because it was found in the firmware of the actual chips and potentially allows malware to deeply infect a computer’s memory. The flaw was discovered by researchers from the security… Continue reading Researchers discover potentially catastrophic exploit present in AMD chips for decades
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The Borderlands movie is an astounding waste of potential
On paper, Eli Roth’s Borderlands adaptation sounds like a recipe for a solid sci-fi romp: Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett as the wise-cracking gunslinger Lilith; Jack Black, fresh off of voicing Bowser, as the quippy/annoying Claptrap; and freaking Jamie Lee Curtis back in the genre fray after Everything Everywhere, All At Once. And yet the film is… Continue reading The Borderlands movie is an astounding waste of potential
A robotics company has 3D printed nearly a hundred homes in Texas
It’s taken almost two years but a planned community of homes made with a gigantic 3D printer in Georgetown, Texas is almost complete. Reuters reports that the homes, which are part of a community called Wolf Ranch, are being built with a large 3D printer called the Vulcan that’s 45 feet wide and weighs more… Continue reading A robotics company has 3D printed nearly a hundred homes in Texas
You can now include 20 images in a single Instagram post
Good news, oversharers: Instagram has doubled the number of photos and videos users can share in a carousel post. A representative for the social media network told Engadget that the limit has been increased from 10 to 20 pieces of media. This update will roll out to all Instagram users round the world beginning today.… Continue reading You can now include 20 images in a single Instagram post
Borderlands’ single-digit Rotten Tomatoes rating can make you taste the bloody hatred
We’re less than a day away from the premiere of the Borderlands movie based on the violent, treasure-hunting comedy adventure games from Gearbox Software. Unfortunately, the vast majority of its reviews are wishing it never went beyond its gaming phase. Rotten Tomatoes rounded up 34 reviews of Eli Roth’s adaptation of the Borderlands games and… Continue reading Borderlands’ single-digit Rotten Tomatoes rating can make you taste the bloody hatred
FCC proposes new rules for AI-generated robocalls and robotexts
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules governing the use of AI-generated phone calls and texts. Part of the proposal centers on create a clear definition for AI-generated calls, with the rest focuses on consumer protection by making companies disclose when AI is being used in calls or texts. “This provides consumers with an… Continue reading FCC proposes new rules for AI-generated robocalls and robotexts
Anti-hate group says Elon Musk continues to peddle election falsehoods on X unchecked
A new report from the British non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) found X owner Elon Musk spread misinformation about the US election and the Democrats’ presidential campaign in 50 posts this year alone. His assertions continue to go unchecked on the platform, not even through its own “Community Notes” feature. CCDH’s CEO Imran… Continue reading Anti-hate group says Elon Musk continues to peddle election falsehoods on X unchecked
The M4 Mac mini could be Apple’s smallest desktop computer to date
The Mac mini could be in line for a major overhaul when the M4-powered model arrives. It’s said to be about the size of an Apple TV box, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. That would make it the smallest desktop computer Apple has built. The M4 Mac mini is expected to emerge later this… Continue reading The M4 Mac mini could be Apple’s smallest desktop computer to date
Arcane second season has leaked online, so watch out for spoilers
A good portion of the upcoming season of Netflix’s hit animated drama Arcane has leaked online, a and according to reporting and folks on Reddit. A production assistant at Fortiche, the French animation studio behind the series, confirmed the news in a now-deleted post on X, which was captured and published by Mobile Syrup. “We… Continue reading Arcane second season has leaked online, so watch out for spoilers
Microsoft and Palantir partner to sell AI to government agencies
Microsoft is teaming up with secretive data analytics company Palantir, which has been accused of (among other wretched acts) enabling the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to operate “as a domestic surveillance agency.” Bloomberg reports that Palantir will integrate its products with Microsoft’s government cloud tools, including the Azure OpenAI service, “in a bid… Continue reading Microsoft and Palantir partner to sell AI to government agencies