Month: July 2025
Netflix admits it used generative AI in a big sci-fi hit to cut costs
Netflix used generative AI to create a scene in the Argentinian sci-fi series The Eternaut — a first for one of the streamer’s original shows or films. During an earnings call on Thursday, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the use of AI was faster than using traditional visual effects tools…
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Chinese hackers were able to breach US National Guard and stay undetected for months
The Department of Homeland Security says Salt Typhoon accessed National Guard systems Hackers were present between March and December 2024 The group stole vital intelligence and personally identifiable information A Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Salt Typhoon was lurking in the network of the US Army National Guard for…
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Firefox engineer warns Intel Raptor Lake CPUs are ‘crashing more often because of the summer heat,’ and it’s making me worry about the future of these chips
A Firefox engineer has flagged up an apparent issue with Intel Raptor Lake These CPUs are reportedly crashing more in the summer heat in Europe There’s a greater prevalence of crashes in places where temperatures have spiked due to heatwaves, and the 14700K CPU is suffering in particular Intel‘s Raptor…
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Ring reintroduces video sharing with police
Ring has once again started letting police request footage from users. Axon, a law enforcement technology company and maker of Taser, announced in April that it’s partnering with Ring to allow customers to share “relevant video with law enforcement to help solve crimes faster and safeguard neighborhoods,” as spotted earlier…
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Platonic season 2’s trailer looks even more unhinged than the Apple TV+ show’s ridiculous first season – and that’s the best news we could ask for
Apple TV+ has just released the first trailer for Platonic season 2 It stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, with Luke Macfarlane, Carla Gallo, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett and Milo Manheim joining as newcomers The first two episodes are released on August 6, 2025 Buckle up, comedy fans!…
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A new Bill Gates charity foundation is spending $1bn to boost AI tools for at-risk Americans
NextLadder Ventures is a 15-year, $1 billion initiative to help 90 million low-income Americans Grants, equity and revenue-based financing will be on offer to eligible participants Anthropic will offer Claude credits and support worth $1.5 million annually NextLadder Ventures has launched a $1 billion initiative to help support low-income Americans,…
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