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Counterfeit Seagate Hard Drives Scandal Widens to Include IronWolf Pro Series
A major fraud scheme involving counterfeit Seagate enterprise hard drives has expanded beyond Exos to IronWolf Pro models. The scam involves selling heavily used drives as new by manipulating usage data and serial numbers, with many units potentially originating from cryptocurrency mining operations.
North Korea Explores ChatGPT Integration in Advanced Education Programs
North Korean researchers at Kim Il Sung University are studying ChatGPT's capabilities for domestic educational use, despite restricted internet access. OpenAI actively monitors and blocks suspected North Korean accounts to prevent misuse of the technology for deceptive hiring schemes.
Meta's Latest Layoffs Hit Facebook and Reality Labs Teams Hardest
Internal documents reveal Meta's recent 5% workforce reduction heavily impacted Facebook and Reality Labs divisions, with over 3,600 positions eliminated across key teams. The cuts particularly affected virtual reality and monetization engineering groups, even as the company plans strategic rehiring in machine learning.
Meta Increases Executive Bonuses While Cutting Employee Stock Awards
Meta approves doubling of executive bonus potential to 200% of base salary while reducing employee stock compensation by 10%. The changes come amid ongoing layoffs targeting 4,000 positions, though the company plans to later backfill roles focused on AI development.
Asus Unveils Revolutionary Scented Mouse with Built-in Fragrance Diffuser
Asus introduces the MD101 Fragrance Mouse, a unique peripheral featuring a removable container for aromatic oils and wireless connectivity options. This innovative device combines traditional mouse functionality with aromatherapy capabilities, offering users a multi-sensory computing experience.
Inside Apple's Secret Lab: The Birth of the Revolutionary C1 Modem Chip
Get an exclusive peek into Apple's cutting-edge modem testing facility where the groundbreaking C1 chip was developed for the iPhone 16e. Discover how rigorous testing across extreme conditions and partnerships with global carriers shaped Apple's first in-house cellular modem solution.
MacBook Air M4 Benchmark Leak Reveals Stunning Near-Pro Performance
Leaked Geekbench results show Apple's upcoming MacBook Air M4 achieving impressive GPU scores within 5% of the pricier MacBook Pro M4. The benchmark suggests exceptional value with the Air's new M4 chip delivering near-Pro graphics capabilities in a slim, fanless design.
Tesla's Global Sales Plummet Amid Growing Competition and Brand Challenges
Tesla faces severe sales declines across major markets in early 2025, with registrations dropping over 60% in key European countries and double-digit declines in China and California. Growing competition, reduced subsidies, and CEO Elon Musk's political activities are cited as key factors impacting the EV leader's market position.
Major Laptop Manufacturers Face Scrutiny Over Poor Repairability Scores
A new PIRG report reveals Apple and Lenovo rank lowest in laptop repairability among major manufacturers, with both companies facing criticism over disassembly challenges and lack of transparency. In contrast, Asus and Acer lead the industry with superior repairability scores.