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This Strange Spiky Dinosaur Had Skin Unlike Anything We’ve Ever Seen : ScienceAlert

Scientists Discover Dinosaur with Spiky Porcupine-Like Skin—A First in Paleontology In a groundbreaking discovery that’s sending shockwaves through the paleontological community, researchers have unearthed a dinosaur species with a skin covering unlike anything ever seen before in the fossil record. Meet Haolong dongi—the “spiny dragon” that’s rewriting everything we thought we knew about dinosaur integument. […]

Utah governor escalates fight over prediction market regulation with CFTC chair

Utah Governor Spencer Cox Escalates Fight with CFTC Over Prediction Markets in Bold Legal Showdown Salt Lake City has emerged as the unexpected battleground in a rapidly intensifying national debate over the future of prediction markets, with Utah Governor Spencer Cox launching an unprecedented direct challenge to federal authority. The confrontation, which erupted on February […]

Predator spyware hooks iOS SpringBoard to hide mic, camera activity

Predator Spyware’s Stealthy iOS Surveillance: How It Silences Recording Indicators to Evade Detection In a chilling revelation for iPhone users worldwide, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered how Intellexa’s notorious Predator spyware operates with surgical precision to bypass Apple’s privacy safeguards. The commercial surveillance tool, developed by the US-sanctioned firm Intellexa, has been found to hijack iOS’s […]

OpenAI debated calling police about suspected Canadian shooter’s chats

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Flagged Mass Shooter’s Gun Violence Chats Months Before Canada Tragedy In a chilling revelation that underscores the complex intersection of AI, mental health, and public safety, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has emerged as an unwitting witness to one of Canada’s most devastating mass shootings in recent memory. The tragedy unfolded in the small, tight-knit community […]

Deals: Pixel 10a is here, Galaxy tablets, Xiaomi and Poco phones discounted

Google Pixel 10a Hits the Market: Pre-Orders Open with Exciting Discounts on Rivals Google has officially launched its highly anticipated Pixel 10a, and the pre-orders are now live! This mid-range powerhouse is already turning heads, but that’s not all—Google’s flagship Pixel 10, a slew of Xiaomi devices, and Samsung’s latest Galaxy tablets are also available […]

Tech Moves: Code.org has a new leader; Synapse vet joins Amazon; ex-Tableau CEO lands at Code Metal

Code.org Welcomes New Leadership as AI Takes Center Stage in Computer Science Education In a major leadership transition, Code.org, the Seattle-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science education, has announced that Karim Meghji will step into the role of president and CEO, succeeding Cameron Wilson, who is transitioning to an executive advisor position […]

What to expect at the ‘Apple Experience’ [Cult of Mac podcast # 8]

Apple’s Mysterious March 4 Event: What to Expect from the “Special Apple Experience” Apple is gearing up for something unusual on March 4, and the tech world is buzzing with speculation. Unlike the company’s typical polished product launches, this “special Apple Experience” has left even the most seasoned Apple watchers scratching their heads. What exactly […]

Tencent releases Hunyuan 2.0, its next-generation AI model · TechNode

Tencent Unleashes Hunyuan 2.0: A 406 Billion Parameter AI Behemoth with 256K Context Tencent has just dropped a bombshell in the AI arms race with the launch of Hunyuan 2.0, its most advanced large language model yet, and it’s packing firepower that could reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence. The Numbers That Matter Let’s cut […]

Your Chrome browser just got three huge upgrades – including a genius tab split-view mode

Google Chrome Gets Productivity Boost with Three New Features—No AI Required In a surprising move that bucks the current AI-centric trend, Google has unveiled three new productivity-focused features for its Chrome browser, none of which rely on artificial intelligence. The updates, announced this week, aim to streamline everyday tasks and enhance user workflow without the […]

Engineering excellence with Macom’s Rathnait Long

From Academia to AI: How Rathnait Long Is Shaping the Future of Semiconductors at Macom In the latest episode of The Leaders’ Room podcast, Silicon Republic sits down with Rathnait Long, Distinguished Fellow of Technology at Macom Technology Solutions, for a deep dive into the evolving world of semiconductors, the role of artificial intelligence, and […]