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Google Makes JavaScript Mandatory for All Search Users, Citing Security and User Experience
Google now requires JavaScript to be enabled to use its search engine, impacting millions of users who previously disabled it. The tech giant cites enhanced security and user protection as key reasons, though the move raises concerns about accessibility and potential vulnerabilities.
Google Eases Device Fingerprinting Restrictions in Quiet Policy Update
Google has quietly reversed its stance on digital fingerprinting, now permitting advertisers to track users through device identifiers. This significant policy shift enables enhanced user tracking capabilities while raising fresh privacy concerns, highlighting the ongoing tension between advertising practices and user privacy.
Nord Security Founders Launch $8M AI Infrastructure Platform Nexos.ai
Nord Security's founders unveil Nexos.ai, a new enterprise platform backed by $8M in funding that streamlines AI deployment and provides access to over 200 AI models. The solution offers enhanced security, automatic provider switching, and intelligent caching to address key challenges in production AI implementations.
Apple Watch's Crash Detection Feature Saves Driver from Submerged Vehicle
A Massachusetts man's life was saved when his Apple Watch automatically contacted emergency services after his car plunged into a pool. The device's Crash Detection feature proved crucial as the unconscious driver regained awareness underwater and was guided to safety by operators.
PCIe 7.0 Specification Promises Blazing 512GB/s Speeds by 2025
The PCI-SIG has released a draft of PCIe 7.0 that aims to double PCIe 6.0 speeds to 128GT/s, enabling transfer rates up to 512GB/s. While the specification shows promise, historical patterns suggest actual devices may take several years to reach consumers after the 2025 final release.
China Launches Probe into US CHIPS Act, Claims Unfair Competition in Semiconductor Industry
China's Ministry of Commerce investigates $52.7 billion US semiconductor subsidies, alleging harm to domestic chipmakers through artificially low chip prices. The probe highlights escalating tensions in the global semiconductor market as China seeks to protect its investments and expand manufacturing capacity.
Americans Rush to Learn Chinese as TikTok Users Migrate to RedNote Platform
Following TikTok's impending U.S. ban, Duolingo reports a 216% surge in Americans learning Mandarin Chinese as users transition to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform. The language learning app has capitalized on this cultural shift through viral content, while seeing significant growth in downloads and rankings.
Stanford Law Professor Cuts Ties with Meta Over Cultural Changes and Leadership Direction
A prominent Stanford professor has ended his professional relationship with Meta, citing concerns over the company's shift toward 'toxic masculinity' under Zuckerberg's leadership. The decision comes amid controversial changes at Meta, including reduced fact-checking and DEI initiatives.
Tech Leaders Rally Behind Trump: Apple CEO Tim Cook to Attend Inauguration Following $1M Donation
Apple CEO Tim Cook joins Silicon Valley's elite at Trump's inauguration after contributing $1M to the inaugural fund. The move follows strategic engagement with Trump's administration, particularly regarding tariff policies affecting Apple's product lineup.