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Biden administration plans $285M in CHIPS Act funding for digital twins
President Joe Biden’s administration is looking to fund efforts that improve semiconductor manufacturing by using digital twins. Digital twins are virtual models used to test and optimize physical objects and systems. For example, auto manufacturers are looking to use digital twins of their factories to experiment with new manufacturing processes without disrupting production. The Biden … [Read More...]
Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo talks about AI, chatbot platform Poe, and why OpenAI is not a competitor
Last November, Adam D’Angelo found himself at the epicenter of one of the biggest controversies in the tech industry. The board of OpenAI — the $80 billion startup leading the AI bandwagon — had abruptly booted its CEO, Sam Altman, only to reinstate him just days later. D’Angelo was on the board that dismissed Altman… and he was (and remains) on the board that brought him back in. In fact, he was … [Read More...]
US to fund digital twin research in semiconductors
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe Biden administration wants to attract companies working on digital twins for semiconductors using … [Read More...]
Patents Reveal Apple Could Be Working on Clamshell Foldable With an Interesting Hinge Design: Report
Compared to what other smartphone brands have on offer, Apple seems to be far behind the competition when it comes to foldables. The Cupertino giant has yet to launch or even showcase its first ever foldable device with a folding display while other brands have at least one foldable model in their existing lineup of smartphones. Recent rumours have pointed out that Apple is working on bigger … [Read More...]
AI powered Deepfake Detector to Combact Deepfakes Threats
McAfee has introduced a significant upgrade to its AI-powered deepfake detection technology. This enhancement, developed in collaboration with Intel, aims to provide a robust defense against the escalating threat of deepfake scams and misinformation. The McAfee Deepfake Detector utilizes the advanced capabilities of the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in Intel® Core™ Ultra … [Read More...]
City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack
The City of Wichita, Kansas, on Sunday announced that it has shut down its computer network after falling victim to a ransomware attack. The disruptive incident occurred on May 5, when data on certain systems was encrypted by malware, prompting Wichita to turn off some of its systems, as a containment measure, with impact on certain online services. “We turned off our computer network. This … [Read More...]
What developers hate
No one thinks software development is easy, but who would have thought it could be hard in so many different ways? Evans Data estimates there are 26.9 million software developers globally. Recently more than 100 of those developers weighed in on Ali Spittel’s question, “What’s the most difficult part of your job as a developer?” I expected the answers to mostly coalesce around a few key themes, … [Read More...]
5 tips for building highly scalable cloud-native apps
When we set out to rebuild the engine at the heart of our managed Apache Kafka service, we knew we needed to address several unique requirements that characterize successful cloud-native platforms. These systems must be multi-tenant from the ground up, scale easily to serve thousands of customers, and be managed largely by data-driven software rather than human operators. They should also provide … [Read More...]
10 principles for creating a great developer experience
About a decade ago, I was a CIO evaluating a technology solution and I shared our primary requirements with a prospective vendor’s rep. He demoed at least three products from the company’s portfolio. Each tool had its own user experience, development approach, and learning requirements, but all three were needed to solve our business requirements. As CIO, I recognized that different parts of my … [Read More...]
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Could Feature ‘Battery AI’ for Improved Battery Life: Report
Samsung might be working on a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature dubbed Battery AI that could let users save up to 10 percent of battery life in next year's Galaxy S25 series and future flagships. Reports have suggested that the expected next-generation S-series smartphones — the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra — could arrive with no upgrades to battery … [Read More...]