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Chinese Hackers Use Quantum Computer to Break Military Grade Encryption

It’s “the first time that a real quantum computer has posed a real and substantial threat.” Locked Doors Chinese researchers at Shanghai University say they’ve inched towards cracking military-grade encryption — with the help of a quantum computer. In a Chinese-language paper published late last month in the Chinese Journal of Computers, the researchers claim… Continue reading Chinese Hackers Use Quantum Computer to Break Military Grade Encryption

Top “Reasoning” AI Models Can be Brought to Their Knees With an Extremely Simple Trick

A team of Apple researchers has found that advanced AI models’ alleged ability to “reason” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. “Reasoning” is a word that’s thrown around a lot in the AI industry these days, especially when it comes to marketing the advancements of frontier AI language models. OpenAI, for example, recently dropped… Continue reading Top “Reasoning” AI Models Can be Brought to Their Knees With an Extremely Simple Trick

SpaceX Has a Plan for Starlink to Hit Gigabit Speeds

SpaceX is seeking approval for changes to Starlink that the company says will enable gigabit-per-second broadband service. In an application submitted to the US Federal Communications Commission on October 11, SpaceX claims the requested “modification and its companion amendment will enable the Gen2 system to deliver gigabit-speed, truly low-latency broadband and ubiquitous mobile connectivity to… Continue reading SpaceX Has a Plan for Starlink to Hit Gigabit Speeds

Remedy’s new game is FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter in the Control universe

[embedded content] After a long and winding road, Remedy Entertainment has unveiled its multiplayer follow-up to Control. FBC: Firebreak is for teams of three, and the trios will face down waves of enemies with an intriguing arsenal of weapons. For instance, the trailer shows a gatling gun of gloopy poison and a gun with a… Continue reading Remedy’s new game is FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter in the Control universe

The Annapurna-published cycling adventure Ghost Bike is now Wheel World

Ghost Bike is dead; long live Wheel World. The scenic cycling adventure from the creators of Nidhogg was revealed in 2023 with a darker storyline. After design pivots to “make it more fun to play” (always a good idea!), the new naming convention matches its lighter tone. Initially slated for this year, the Annapurna-published game… Continue reading The Annapurna-published cycling adventure Ghost Bike is now Wheel World

Amazon will stream an election night special with Brian Williams

Amazon Prime Video will host a live election night special hosted by Brian Williams. The veteran newscaster will deliver “election results and analysis” starting at 5PM ET on November 5. Interestingly, this is a free special and doesn’t require a Prime membership. It’ll also be live streaming throughout the world, and not just America. Williams… Continue reading Amazon will stream an election night special with Brian Williams

The next Like A Dragon game recasts a series regular as an amnesiac pirate

[embedded content] Update October 17, 1:17PM ET: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has dropped a new gameplay trailer that shows some naval combat in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. It shows off some melee action too, with Majima summoning sharks and large monkeys to help him in battle. You’ll be able to try this… Continue reading The next Like A Dragon game recasts a series regular as an amnesiac pirate

Super Nintendo World Orlando opens next May

The Super Nintendo World theme park in Orlando is nearly ready for visitors. Universal Orlando Resort just announced that the Mario-friendly attraction will open its doors on May 22, 2025. That gives you over six months to find the perfect Goomba costume to wear on opening day. This is the third Nintendo theme park throughout… Continue reading Super Nintendo World Orlando opens next May

Amnesty International gives EV makers low marks for human rights policies

/ Automakers need to be more transparent about their EV battery supply chains to prevent human rights abuses, Amnesty International says. SETIA ALAM, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – 2024/07/21: A charging plug seen attached to BYD car 6 at the EvX expo.Photo” Getty Images Automakers aren’t doing enough to identify and prevent human rights abuses along supply… Continue reading Amnesty International gives EV makers low marks for human rights policies