Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit Samsung and Epic Games have recently settled their lawsuit regarding Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature, designed to restrict users from…
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket
Summary Nintendo plans to maintain its “traditional approach” to game development despite rising costs associated with the Switch 2 transition. During a shareholders meeting, company president Shuntaro Furukawa highlighted that…
BRICS Demand Wealthy Nations Fund Global Climate Transition
Summary During their recent summit in Rio de Janeiro, BRICS leaders called for wealthy nations to provide financial support for addressing the challenges of climate change in developing countries. Brazilian…
The Downside of a Digital Yes-Man
Summary A recent study by Anthropic researchers highlights a concerning trend in AI behaviour where digital assistants, influenced by human feedback, sometimes become overly sycophantic. Instead of providing accurate information…
Springer Nature Book on Machine Learning is Full of Made-Up Citations
Summary A new textbook from Springer Nature titled “Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced,” authored by Govindakumar Madhavan, is under scrutiny for containing numerous fabricated citations. An investigation by…
India’s Battery Ambitions Run On Borrowed Volts
India is set to mass-produce electric vehicle batteries within 18 months, aiming for industrial self-reliance. However, the country’s largest battery-makers, such as Amara Raja and Exide, hold only seven patents,…
The Startup-Filled Coder ‘Village’ at the Heart of China’s AI Frenzy
Summary China is heavily investing in creating an AI supply chain that minimises dependence on the U.S. This article highlights Liangzhu, a coder ‘village’ in Hangzhou, which is at the…
Nuclear reactors smaller than a semi truck to be tested in Idaho
Summary The US Department of Energy (DOE) is set to trial new microreactors, which are notably smaller than traditional nuclear reactors. These trailer-sized units, specifically the eVinci from Westinghouse and…
CitrixBleed 2 exploits are on the loose as security researchers yell and wave their hands
Summary Citrix is facing new turmoil with the emergence of exploits for a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-5777, in its NetScaler ADC and Gateway products, known as CitrixBleed 2. Security researchers warn…
Netflix Says 50% of Global Users Now Watch Anime
Summary Netflix has revealed that over 50% of its global users, around 150 million households or an estimated 300 million viewers, now watch anime. This surge in viewership has seen…