William H. Neukom, Microsoft Lawyer Who Led Antitrust Fight, Dies at 83
In the 1990s, the U.S. called Microsoft a bullying monopoly and sought to rein it in. The company lost in a landmark decision, but emerged intact.
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Google Launches OSS Rebuild - Slashdot
Google has announced OSS Rebuild, a new project designed to detect supply chain attacks in open source software by independently reproducing and verifying package builds across major repositories. The initiative, unveiled by the company's Open Source Security Team, targets PyPI (Python), npm (JavaSc...
Apple warns Iranians of iPhone spyware attacks ahead of Israel conflict
Apple has been warning Iranian iPhone users that they are under threat from cyber espionage in the months leading up to the Iran-Israel conflict.
Earth will spin faster today to create 2nd-shortest day in history
Our planet has been rotating at its fastest since records began in 1973.
OpenAI partners with Oracle to built out 4.5 gigawatts in data center capacity
OpenAI and Oracle have announced they are partnering to build 4.5 gigawatts of data center capacity.
Google, Microsoft say Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint zero-day
The tech giants have evidence that Chinese hackers are exploiting the new bug, but warned "multiple actors" are also hacking into affected SharePoint systems.
The Verge Launches New Site Features Aimed at Deepening Audience Engagement and Announces New Editorial Newsletters
The Google Zero era is here
Why Apple Is Losing Ground in the AI Talent War (It’s Not Just Money)
Earlier this year, the Apple team working on the company’s artificial intelligence models wanted to release several of them as open-source software. Doing so would have shown Apple’s technical progress in AI while also harnessing the help of outside researchers to improve the models. Still, it ...
Michelin mess: How Apple Maps fumbles location details
Apple Maps navigation might be on par with Google’s these days, but Apple’s location data is not. Google offers broad coverage for many points of interest, while Apple’s data has …
Spotify Publishes AI-Generated Songs From Dead Artists Without Permission
"They could fix this problem. One of their talented software engineers could stop this fraudulent practice in its tracks, if they had the will to do so."
T-Mobile is bringing low-latency tech to 5G for the first time
You won’t need a new phone to use it.
UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US
UK officials fear their insistence on backdoor endangers tech deals with US.
Tesla is set to face off with the California DMV over claims it exaggerated Autopilot's and FSD's capabilities and misled consumers, in a five-day Oakland trial
By Madlin Mekelburg / Bloomberg. View the full context on Techmeme.
Apple insists its AI training is ethical and respects publishers
In a new research paper, Apple doubles down on its claim of not training its Apple Intelligence models on anything scraped illegally from the web.
iPhone 17 Air’s rumored accessory could be exactly what new model needs - 9to5Mac
Apple is reportedly developing a new battery case for the iPhone 17 Air, here’s why that could be the perfect accessory—when used properly.
How Gmail Server Evidence Led to a Jury Verdict of $23.2 Million For Wrongful Death - Slashdot
Long-time Slashdot reader wattersa is a lawyer in Redwood City, California, and a Slashdot reader since 1998. In 2022 he shared the remarkable story of a three-year missing person investigation that was ultimately solved with a subpoena to Google. A murder victim appeared to have sent an email at ...
DuckDuckGo now allows you to filter out AI images in search results
DuckDuckGo is making it easier to wade some of the AI slop that have taken over the internet in recent months.
Engadget Podcast: Ancestra director Eliza McNitt defends AI as a creative tool
We chat with the VR artist Eliza McNitt, who tapped into Google's AI to tell a deeply personal story.
Meta says it won't sign the EU's AI code of practice
Its Global Affairs Officer called the guidelines "over-reach."
This Is the Commodore Comeback Fans Have Waited for—but the Odds Are Still Against It
After years of mismanagement and questionable product tie-ins, the 80s computer brand is back, now with a fan at the helm. But is the appetite for retro gaming still big enough for it to succeed?
The First Foldable iPhone Will Arrive Next Year in Un-Apple-Like Fashion
When the first foldable iPhone debuts next year, it will be the least Apple-like launch ever. Also: The M5 iPad Pro is set to get a notable improvement; Meta snags two more Apple AI researchers; and Google sets the date for its Pixel 10 launch.
M5 iPad Pro to gain dual front-facing cameras later this year
The M5 iPad Pro, currently expected to launch in October 2025, will come with more than just a new chip and a thinner bezel: Apple will add a second front-facing camera in the formerly traditional portrait orientation.
What are physical AI and embodied AI? The robots know - Fast Company
Physical AI and Embodied AI, which allow bots to understand and navigate the real world—are powering the robot revolution.
Sources: UK plans to designate Apple and Google as holding a “strategic market advantage” over rivals, subjecting them to new regulations and potential fines
From Washington Examiner. View the full context on Techmeme.
Pet Owner Flooded With Puzzling Calls About a Lost Cat While Hers Is Safely at Home
Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.
23andMe's Data Sold to Nonprofit Run by Its Co-Founder - 'And I Still Don't Trust It' - Slashdot
"Nearly 2 million people protected their privacy by deleting their DNA from 23andMe after it declared bankruptcy in March," writes a Washington Post technology columnist.
"Now it's back with the same person in charge — and I still don't trust it."
As of this week, genetic data from the more...
It's rude to show AI output to people | Alex Martsinovich
I think that realistically, our main weapon in this war is AI etiquette. My own take on AI etiquette is that AI output can only be relayed if it's either adopted as your own or there is explicit consent from the receiving party. There's plenty of discussion to be had about what adopting entails and what can be considered consent, but I believe the core principle is sound.
I think that realistically, our main weapon in this war is AI etiquette. My own
take on AI etiquette is that AI output can only be relayed if it's either
adopted as your own or there is explicit consent from the receiving party.
There's plenty of discussion to be had about what adopting entails and what can
be considered consent, but I believe the core principle is sound.
Trump Signs Stablecoin Bill, Delivering Win for Crypto Industry
President Donald Trump signed the first federal bill to regulate stablecoins, hailing it as a “giant step to cement American dominance of global finance and crypto technology” and delivering a major victory for the digital asset industry.
The Epic Battle for AI Talent—With Exploding Offers, Secret Deals and Tears
The cutthroat recruitment efforts to land the smartest minds in Silicon Valley have hit a feverish new peak in recent days.