DEF CON's Hacker-In-Chief Faces Fortune In Medical Bills The Register's Connor Jones reports: Marc Rogers, DEF CON's head of security, faces tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills following an accident that left him with a broken neck and temporary quadriplegia. The prominent industry figure, whose work has spanned roles at tech companies such as Vodafone and Okta, including ensuring the story lines on Mr Robot and The Real Hustle were factually sound, is recovering in hospital. [...] Rogers said it will be around four to six weeks before he r… Apple's $1 Billion Indonesia Investment Fails To Unlock iPhone 16 Sales Ban Indonesia will continue to block iPhone 16 sales despite Apple's planned $1 billion AirTag factory investment, as the facility does not meet local content requirements for smartphones, Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said on Wednesday. Indonesia banned iPhone 16 sales last year after Apple failed to meet rules requiring 35% locally-made components in smartphones sold domestically. Read more of this story at Slashdot. Best PC computer deals: Top picks from desktops to all-in-ones Whether you’re looking for a productivity desktop, a gaming PC powerhouse, or a stylish all-in-one Windows machine, we’ve got you covered. The team at PCWorld sort through all of the daily computer sales and put together a curated list of the best deals available. But not all deals are really deals, so we only choose those offered by reputable companies and that include great hardware to ensure y… Lesser Known Uses Of Better Known Attributes HTML attributes are like little instructions that we add to the markup of elements to make them do certain things or behave in certain ways. For example, most of us know that the `target` attribute with a value of `_blank` opens the link in a new tab or window. But did you know that you can use it on the `form` element, too? John Rhea presents several lesser-known uses for common HTML attributes. Sam Altman’s Younger Sister Files Lawsuit Claiming He Sexually Abused Her OpenAI’s chief executive and founder denies the allegations, which are similar to claims his sister has long made online. New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction Nvidia launches blueprints to help jump start AI projects Give Nvidia credit, it’s not just talking up big ideas, it’s helping its customers achieve them. The vendor recently issued designs for AI factories after hyping up the idea for several months. Now it has come out with AI blueprints, essentially pre-built templates that give developers a jump start on creating AI systems. The blueprints were announced at both Consumer Electronics Show, where CEO … Opinion: Meta is changing its rules and embracing Trump. What does that mean for the world? Mark Zuckerberg and company are ditching fact-checkers for community notes and other updates that reflect shifting U.S. politics. |
Oracle offers price-performance boost with Exadata X11M update The new version of Oracle’s Exadata platform, X11M, is now generally available, and promises improved performance on generative AI tasks such as retrieval augmented generation (RAG) for the same price as the old version. Exadata is Oracle’s hardware and software platform for running Oracle Database workloads on premises or in hybrid- and multi-cloud environments. The previous version, X10M, was r… Grok may soon get an ‘Unhinged Mode’ Last April, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, teased a mysterious “Unhinged Mode” for X’s AI-powered chatbot, Grok. Nearly a year later, xAI, the Musk-owned company behind Grok, has updated an FAQ page on its website that sheds light on the new mode. Grok in Unhinged Mode will provide responses “intended to be objectionable, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Your Next AI Wearable Will Listen to Everything All the Time The latest crop of AI-enabled wearables like Bee AI and Omi listen to your conversations to help organize your life. They are also normalizing embedded microphones that are always on. Revisions of ‘hateful conduct’: what users can now say on Meta platforms Meta’s rewritten policies mean different things may be allowed to pass on Facebook, Instagram and Threads Meta’s rewritten policies on “hateful conduct” mean users will now be able to say different types of things on its platforms, Facebook, Instagram and Threads. After Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of sweeping changes to oversight of content on its platforms, multiple edits have been made to it… Where Are Cooper Tires Made And Who Owns The Brand? Cooper Tires are one of the most recognizable names in automobiles, but a recent change in ownership means the company underwent some major changes. Who Should Lead the AI Conversation in the C-Suite? Many executives have opinions on the technology and its use, but does that translate into understanding of the opportunities and capabilities of AI? The channel stands corrected: Hardware is a refresh cycle business now 'For 30 years you thought you were business geniuses,' veteran analyst tells resellers and distributors Opinion The tech hardware industry may be facing something of an existential crisis if one veteran analyst is correct – the days of shifting boxes are going to be limited to mere replacement cycles.… |
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