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Samsung & Intel considered as alternatives to TSMC for Apple Silicon production
AppleInsider - 5 May 2026 04:05
There is no doubt that Apple needs to diversify its processor supply chain, but Samsung and Intel are weak alternatives next to TSMC. Apple may try anyway.Apple processors are made by TSMC, but that could changeRumors ha...
Can You Replace Your PC With A Raspberry Pi?
BGR - 5 May 2026 01:17
The Raspberry Pi 5 is faster than ever, but that doesn't mean it's ready to replace your PC. Here's an honest look at where things stand in 2026.
New NASA HEAT Coloring Book Blends Art, Science, and Cultural Perspectives
NASA Breaking news - 5 May 2026 15:09
A new Sun-centered and science-focused coloring book produced by NASA in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is now available for people to learn while showing their artistic side.
Apple Manufacturing Academy helps hundreds of U.S. businesses embrace AI
AppleInsider - 5 May 2026 13:49
The gathering of hundreds of companies at an Apple Manufacturing Academy event has shown how far Apple's program has gone to increase the use of AI and automation in the supply chain.Workers at Block Imaging - Image ...
NASA is making a powerful new ion engine to send astronauts to Mars - and it just passed its 1st test
SPACE.com - 5 May 2026 13:00
A prototype ion engine that uses lithium metal vapor as a propellant has aced its first tests, achieving 25 times more power than the ion engine on the Psyche mission.
Critical Bug Could Expose 300,000 Ollama Deployments to Information Theft
SecurityWeek - 5 May 2026 12:39
Dubbed Bleeding Llama, the heap out-of-bounds read issue can be exploited remotely, without authentication. The post Critical Bug Could Expose 300,000 Ollama Deployments to Information Theft appeared first on SecurityWee...
Microsoft Details Phishing Campaign Targeting 35,000 Users Across 26 Countries
The Hacker News - 5 May 2026 12:05
Microsoft has disclosed details of a large-scale credential theft campaign that has leveraged a combination of code of conduct-themed lures and legitimate email services to direct users to attacker-controlled domains and...
Brit mathematician lets AI agent loose with credit card - cue password leaks, CAPTCHA chaos and more
The Register - 5 May 2026 12:04
Professor Fry's AI experiment shows light and dark sides of agentic tech British mathematician Professor Hannah Fry has shared a cautionary experiment involving an AI agent, a set of tasks, and a bank card number Fry...
Google DeepMind Workers Vote to Unionize Over Military AI Deals
Wired - 5 May 2026 11:59
UK staff of Google's AI research lab hope to block the use of the company's artificial intelligence models in military settings.
Palantir CEO: 10 percent of the world 'professionally hates us'
The Register - 5 May 2026 00:14
The Iran war has been great for business The Iran War has been great for business at Palantir, as the Department of Defense has doubled usage of the companys Maven targeting system in four months.
What Is The 'Pause Break' Key On Your Keyboard Actually For?
BGR - 5 May 2026 23:47
There's a lot of keys on your keyboard that don't have clear purposes, and that may include the Pause or Break key if you have an old enough keyboard.
Who Owns Allsups Gas Stations?
Slash Gear - 5 May 2026 23:45
Allsup's is one of a handful of American gas station chains that has developed a cult-like following of devotees, but how did the company get its start?
This common sleep habit could double your risk of heart attack
Science Daily - 5 May 2026 23:32
A chaotic sleep schedule in your 40s might be quietly setting the stage for heart trouble later. Researchers tracking thousands of people for over a decade found that those with highly inconsistent bedtimes-especially wh...
I Actually Thought He Was Going to Hit Me, OpenAIs Greg Brockman Says of Elon Musk
Wired - 5 May 2026 23:24
OpenAIs president wrapped his testimony on Tuesday by revealing a fiery meeting with Musk in 2017 and subsequent efforts to remove several board members.
4 Electric Toothbrush Mistakes You Should Avoid for a Whiter Smile
CNET - 5 May 2026 23:24
To get the benefits of using an electric toothbrush, such as cleaner, whiter teeth, you'll want to make sure you're using it correctly.
Oak trees are delaying spring to starve caterpillars
Science Daily - 5 May 2026 23:22
Oak trees have a surprising trick to fight back against hungry caterpillars: they simply wait. When trees are heavily attacked one year, they delay leaf growth by just three days the next spring-long enough to leave newl...
PlayStation's 5 Weirdest Controller Ideas Ever
BGR - 5 May 2026 23:17
Sony's line of official PlayStation controllers are often held up as the industry's best, but the company has experimented with some truly wacky ideas.
Delayed Siri features class action suit ends with massive $250M settlement
AppleInsider - 5 May 2026 23:14
While Apple's promised Siri overhaul is still nowhere to be found, shareholders who sued over the delay can now rest easy, thanks to a huge settlement.Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit over its delayed Siri fe...
OpenAI exec says company hopes to burn $50B of somebody else's money on compute this year
The Register - 5 May 2026 23:02Apple Agrees To Pay iPhone Owners $250 Million For Not Delivering AI Siri
Slashdot - 5 May 2026 23:00
Apple has agreed to a proposed $250 million settlement over claims that it misled iPhone buyers about the availability of Apple Intelligence and its upgraded Siri features. The settlement would cover U.S. buyers of the i...
Why There's Simply No Need For 2-In-1 Laptops Anymore
BGR - 5 May 2026 22:47
2-in-1 laptops that also functioned as tablets were one of the hottest pieces of tech once upon a time, so why don't you see them more today?
4 Car Accessories Consumer Reports Says You Should Avoid (For Good Reason)
Slash Gear - 5 May 2026 22:45
Car accessories are supposed to make driving easier and more convenient, but Consumer Reports warns that there are some that you should avoid using altogether.