Game Freak Addresses Internal Data Leak: Servers Hit by Unauthorized Access
October 14, 2024 – Earlier today, prominent Pokémon leaker CentroLeaks reported that Game Freak, the developer of the Pokémon franchise, had suffered a hack, resulting in a significant leak of internal materials onto the internet. The leaked content encompassed various Pokémon game source codes and even the codename for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console….
Apple to Launch Affordable ‘Apple Vision’ Headset Without EyeSight Next Year: Gurman
October 14, 2024 – According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is still planning to introduce a lower-end Apple Vision headset priced at around $2,000, potentially launching as early as next year. Earlier this year, Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro at a price point of $3,499. Previous reports suggested that Apple had halted the…
Audi Unveils Q6 E-tron Sportback with Impressive 408-Mile Range
October 14, 2024 – The Audi Q6 E-tron family has expanded with the introduction of a new Sportback variant, featuring a more slanted roofline that not only enhances its sporty appearance but also boosts the maximum range. Drawing inspiration from the first-generation Audi TT, the new Q6 E-tron Sportback’s roofline extends at an aggressive angle…
Tesla Unveils Cybercab: A Cybertruck-Like Robotaxi Minus the Stainless Steel
October 14, 2024 – Despite its resemblance in shape and color to the Cybertruck, Tesla’s two-seater autonomous taxi, the Cybercab, does not feature a stainless steel exterior, according to a revelation made by a purported company engineer on social media platform X. The engineer, going by the name Eric E., stated on the X platform,…
Meta’s Top AI Scientist Dismisses Concerns of AI Harming Humans
October 14, 2024 – Yann LeCun, the chief AI scientist at Meta, recently dismissed concerns about artificial intelligence posing a threat to human existence as “complete B.S.” in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. A pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence and a Turing Award winner, LeCun currently serves as a professor at…
Apple Unveils MM1.5: A 300-Billion-Parameter AI Model for Advanced Image Recognition and Language Reasoning
October 13, 2024 – Apple has recently unveiled its latest multi-modal AI model, MM1.5, boasting an impressive 300 billion parameters. This advanced model is an evolution of its predecessor, MM1, built upon the same fundamental architecture. Continuing with a data-driven training approach, MM1.5 explores the impact of mixing various data types during different training cycles…
Hackers Exploit Robot Vacuums, Chasing Pets and Hurling Abuses
October 13, 2024 – Earlier this year, hackers breached multiple Covos Deebot X2 Omni vacuum robots in various US cities, exploiting them to chase pets and hurl racist abuses at their owners, according to a report by ABC News. Several Deebot X2 users stated that their devices were hacked in May. Among them, Minnesota-based lawyer…
Korean Mercedes EQE Owners Sue for Battery Supplier Misrepresentation
October 13, 2024 – A group of Mercedes-Benz EQE electric vehicle owners in South Korea have filed a class-action lawsuit against the German automaker and other related parties, accusing them of falsely advertising the batteries used in the EQE models. The class-action lawsuit arises from a severe apartment fire incident that occurred in Incheon City…
EU Demands Details from Temu on Measures to Curb Illegal Product Sales
October 13, 2024 – The European Commission has issued a request for information to the shopping platform Temu, seeking details on the measures taken to prevent the sale of illegal products on its platform, as reported by Reuters on the 11th local time. In a statement released on Friday, the European Commission stated, “Today, the…
Northvolt Seeks €200 Million in Funding Amid 20% Global Layoffs
October 13, 2024 – According to Reuters, on Friday local time, three informed sources revealed that Northvolt, the Swedish electric vehicle battery manufacturer, is currently engaged in negotiations with investors and lending institutions to raise approximately 200 million euros in short-term funding, aiming to maintain the company’s financial stability. This week, Northvolt initiated financing talks…