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Apple's Next-Gen iPad Pro with M5 Chip Set for Late 2025 Production
Apple's upcoming iPad Pro featuring the advanced M5 processor will enter mass production in late 2025, manufactured by BYD Electronics. The tablet will utilize TSMC's 3nm process technology and maintain the device's annual update cycle following the 2024 OLED models.
Walmart's $2.3B Vizio Acquisition Signals Major Push into Smart TV Advertising
Walmart completes acquisition of Vizio for $2.3 billion, gaining access to 19 million SmartCast accounts and advancing its connected TV advertising capabilities. The strategic move positions Walmart to compete with advertising giants while combining retail data with viewer information for enhanced targeted marketing.
Google's Project Nimbus: Internal Documents Expose Human Rights Concerns Over Israeli Cloud Contract
Internal documents reveal Google executives' significant concerns about potential human rights implications before signing a $1.2B cloud contract with Israel. Despite early warnings from legal and policy teams, Google proceeded with Project Nimbus, viewing it as strategic for future government contracts.
GitHub's Copilot Quality Claims Spark Debate Over AI Code Generation
A request for scrutiny highlights the need for concrete evidence regarding GitHub Copilot's code quality assertions. The situation emphasizes growing concerns around AI code generation tools and calls for transparent evaluation of their capabilities.
TSMC Achieves 6% Yield Boost in Groundbreaking 2nm Chip Production
TSMC reports significant manufacturing efficiency gains in their upcoming 2-nanometer semiconductor process, promising reduced power consumption and improved performance. The advancement could generate substantial cost savings as the company prepares for mass production in late 2025.
Google Removes Predatory SpyLoan Apps After Massive Data Theft Scheme
Google has removed 15 malicious loan apps from the Play Store that amassed over 8 million downloads and targeted vulnerable users across multiple continents. The sophisticated scam apps harvested sensitive personal data through deceptive validation processes and used it for aggressive extortion campaigns.
ChatGPT's Name Filter Glitch: When AI Goes Silent
OpenAI's ChatGPT exhibits a peculiar behavior where certain names cause the AI to completely shut down conversations, stemming from its content filtering system. This defensive measure, implemented after legal threats over false information, highlights the complex balance between preventing misinformation and maintaining functionality.
Amazon Launches Interactive 3D Virtual Holiday Shop Experience
Amazon revolutionizes online holiday shopping with an immersive 3D Virtual Holiday Shop featuring over 300 curated gifts, interactive animations, and festive elements. The innovative platform aims to blend digital and physical retail through emerging technologies while making gift discovery more entertaining.
Tech Giants Under Fire: EFF Demands Accountability for Project Nimbus Surveillance
Amazon and Google face intense scrutiny from the Electronic Frontier Foundation over their involvement in Project Nimbus, which allegedly enables surveillance and human rights violations in Palestinian territories. Despite public commitments to ethical AI and human rights guidelines, both companies remain silent on mounting concerns.