An unprecedented combat drone model was seen in the skies of Moscow on May 30. Ukraine would have tried to attack the Russian capital with the "Beaver", the Castor in French, a kamikaze device. Moscow was treated to the largest Ukrainian drone attack on May 30 since the Kremlin decided to invade Ukraine. 16 devices have been detected, but … Continue reading What do we know about the “Beaver”, this strange Ukrainian drone that attacked Moscow?
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What China’s grab for Taiwan could mean for the semiconductor industry
China is increasing the pressure on the island nation of Taiwan. Sascha Pallenberg analyzes the consequences of an escalation. A few days ago, the Chinese aircraft carrier "Shandong" passed the Strait of Taiwan for the fourth time, once again bolstering China's claim to the de facto independent island of Taiwan. In view of such threatening gestures, the … Continue reading What China’s grab for Taiwan could mean for the semiconductor industry
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is now allowed to record human experiments
After there were mainly negative reports about Neuralink, the company is now celebrating a success: the FDA has now allowed it to carry out tests on humans. Machine for planting the implant (Image: Neuralink) US billionaire Elon Musk's medical technology company Neuralink says it has received FDA approval for human trials. The company announced on Twitter that … Continue reading Elon Musk’s Neuralink is now allowed to record human experiments
Drone attack damages Russian intelligence building in Belgorod
Two drone attacks against official buildings in Belgorod, a Russian city not far from Ukraine, have been recorded by Russian propaganda media. The war also settles in Russia. On the night of May 22 to 23, two drones hit administrative buildings in the city of Belgorod, a Russian town near the border with Ukraine. The first device would have … Continue reading Drone attack damages Russian intelligence building in Belgorod
Immobilizer ineffective: Kia and Hyundai close million-dollar comparison
Hyundai and Kia are paying 200 million US dollars to around 9 million buyers in the USA after a lawsuit whose cars were stolen because of clonable keys. The US subsidiaries of South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached an agreement to settle class-action lawsuits against owners of certain vehicles without an effective immobilizer … Continue reading Immobilizer ineffective: Kia and Hyundai close million-dollar comparison
The battle between Ukrainian and Russian hackers for control of the cameras
The Ukrainian government calls on voluntary hackers to report cameras that could give information to Russians. The eye of Moscow behind the public cameras. The IT Army of Ukraine on May 17, 2023, asked all hackers to identify surveillance devices, public or private so that the government can disable them in the event of a vulnerability. On its Telegram channel, … Continue reading The battle between Ukrainian and Russian hackers for control of the cameras
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 & 4060 Ti: Allegedly also with 16 GB of memory
Nvidia may re-launch the GeForce RTX 4070 with more and faster memory. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti should also appear as a 16 GB model. The upper GeForce middle class should get more memory: The first rumors have brought a GeForce RTX 4060 Ti with twice the RAM capacity of 16 GB into play - even … Continue reading Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 & 4060 Ti: Allegedly also with 16 GB of memory
How prisoners learn to Live in freedom via VR
Simulators are used in correctional facilities to enable inmates to receive real-life instruction. But does it work? Atorrus Rainer, 41 years old, is in the middle of a stuffy room with a fluorescent lamp burning above him. A virtual reality headset covers his eyes like oversized glasses. From time to time he will reach out and use a … Continue reading How prisoners learn to Live in freedom via VR
An AI “which tries to kill you as soon as it can”: Tesla crushed by the co-founder of Apple
Asked about AI, Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, did not go out of his way about Tesla and the catastrophic way in which autonomous driving seeks to kill its users. Can an AI seek to kill us? It is yes according to Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, specifically targeting the one developed by Tesla for autonomous driving. In a … Continue reading An AI “which tries to kill you as soon as it can”: Tesla crushed by the co-founder of Apple
Ryzen 7040U: AMD fires against Apple and Intel
AMD's U models follow the HS processors. The Ryzen 7040U is satisfied with 15 to 30 watts and is said to be faster than Apple's M2 and Intel's Core i-1300P. AMD is introducing four Ryzen 7040U series notebook processors: the Ryzen 7 7840U, Ryzen 5 7640U, Ryzen 5 7540U, and Ryzen 3 7440U. They consume 15 to … Continue reading Ryzen 7040U: AMD fires against Apple and Intel