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Quick Verdict For years, Android enthusiasts have yearned for greater control over their flagship devices, often hindered by locked bootloaders. A new exploit chain, dubbed the "Qualcomm GBL Exploit," has emerged,
Uber founder Travis Kalanick has officially launched Atoms, a robotics company that operated in stealth for eight years. Atoms, formerly City Storage Systems and known for CloudKitchens, focuses on "gainfully employed robots"—specialized, wheeled industrial machines for sectors like food service and mining, built on a standardized mobility platform. Kalanick aims to digitize the physical world at an industrial scale.
Ali Farhadi is stepping down as CEO of the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) after two and a half years, citing the financial realities of competing in large-scale AI research as a nonprofit. Peter Clark will serve as interim CEO as the board seeks a permanent successor. Farhadi leaves a legacy of expanded open-source AI recognition and numerous impactful projects.
India's prominent neobank, Fi, is discontinuing all banking services on its platform, over four years after launching them in collaboration with Federal Bank. The Bengaluru-based fintech, founded by former Google Pay
The Verdict: A Much-Needed Step Forward Microsoft's new focusgroup HTML attribute is more than just another developer tool; it's a foundational shift in how web accessibility for keyboard users is approached. For years,
The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite is a unique Android phone featuring an integrated physical keypad, a 4.03-inch 120Hz OLED screen, and a Dimensity 7400 chip. It promises five years of software updates and a more compact design, catering to users seeking a tactile typing experience.
Acme Weather, from the original team behind the acclaimed Dark Sky app, has launched its new iOS application. This comeback, years after Apple acquired and discontinued Dark Sky, aims to fill a significant market void, with early reviews praising its "multi-forecast" capabilities.
Razer celebrates 30 years of Pokémon with officially licensed gaming peripherals. This review details the Starter Pokémon and Gengar collections, covering design, pricing, and whether these aesthetic upgrades are worth it for dedicated fans.
A new investigation reveals the upcoming Trump T1 Phone closely resembles the HTC U24 Pro, strongly suggesting both devices share an undisclosed Original Design Manufacturer (ODM). This link to a mid-range phone from two years ago, which received middling reviews, raises questions about the T1 Phone's potential performance and flagship claims.
Rob Lloyd, Seattle's CTO, is resigning after less than two years. He notably recovered over $130M from stalled tech projects, executed an IT Strategic Plan, and managed a budget reduction while improving service reliability and staff retention. His departure comes as the city faces a budget deficit and prepares for the FIFA World Cup, with a newly appointed AI Officer guiding future tech strategy.
In a recent freeCodeCamp podcast, Beau Carnes interviewed Carl Brown, the veteran developer behind the Internet of Bugs YouTube channel, boasting over 37 years of experience across Amazon, IBM, Sun Microsystems, and
Seven years after its last hardware refresh, the NVIDIA Shield TV surprisingly remains a top Android TV streamer. Its unparalleled software support, offering updates for over a decade for older models, ensures reliability. Paired with an excellent, ergonomic remote, it still delivers a premium streaming experience despite its aging hardware showing minor limitations with certain modern video formats like YouTube HDR. It's a testament to longevity and value.
Microsoft researchers have reportedly achieved a breakthrough in data storage, using lasers to store digital information inside glass. This novel method promises exceptional longevity, with researchers claiming data could be retrieved from the glass after an astonishing 10,000 years. This development holds significant implications for long-term archiving and digital preservation.
Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft Gaming CEO after 38 years; Sarah Bond leaves Xbox presidency. Asha Sharma (ex-CoreAI) named new CEO, Matt Booty promoted. No layoffs promised amid leadership pivot.
Microsoft Gaming sees a major leadership shift as Phil Spencer departs after 12 years. Asha Sharma, with a diverse background in AI, Instacart, and Meta, takes over as CEO. Her first memo outlines a commitment to "the return of Xbox" and expansion into "new categories and markets" focused on player value.
NASA successfully completed a comprehensive wet dress rehearsal for its Artemis 2 moon mission, bringing the countdown to T-minus 29 seconds. This critical test, involving the Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule, is a major step towards the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. Mission managers will now review the data to approve the final go-ahead, with March 6 targeted for liftoff.
After nearly 15 years, Remitly co-founder and CEO Matt Oppenheimer is transitioning to board chair, handing the reins to Sebastian Gunningham. Oppenheimer reflects on the fintech giant's journey from a three-person startup to a $3B public company, sharing invaluable lessons on customer focus, cultural development, and leadership growth.
Etsy has sold its secondhand clothing marketplace, Depop, to eBay for $1.2 billion. This deal comes nearly five years after Etsy acquired Depop for $1.62 billion, at a time when secondhand clothing apps were gaining significant traction during the pandemic, marking a new chapter for the popular fashion platform.
