Author: Zach_Wilson
The key ingredient to millions of EVs is buried under a former volcano — but there’s still a lot we don’t know
The company constructing a controversial new lithium mine to supply GM’s electric vehicles knows where it wants to drill next based on new research it published today. Lithium Americas broke ground on its mine at Thacker Pass in Nevada after facing fierce opposition from Native American tribes, environmental advocates, and…
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The New York subway’s ride tracker has a scary security loophole
New York’s OMNY subway pass system is supposed to make the lives of its riders easier, but as a 404 Media investigation highlights, it makes tracking your movement a little bit too easy — posing dangers for anyone at risk of stalking or harassment. If you tap a bank card…
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Call of Duty will use AI to moderate voice chats
First-person shooters like Call of Duty are somewhat infamous for the toxicity of their lobbies and voice chats. Surveys have dubbed the franchise’s fan base the most negative in all of gaming; a feud between two players once resulted in the summoning of a SWAT team. Activision has been trying…
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Meta Quest 3 may have the ability to turn any table into your personal VR keyboard
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently took to Instagram to preview a potential virtual keyboard feature for Quest headsets. Posted on his official account, the short clip shows Zuckerberg and Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth typing away on a VR keyboard while wearing a Quest 2 headset. The device was able to…
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Google wants to use generative AI to boost its security tools
Google is integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into a couple of its security products, to give the tools a boost and make them easier to use. At its recent Google Cloud Next 23 event, the company announced its Duet AI will make its way to Mandiant Threat Intelligence, Chronicle Security…
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Meta Quest 3 firmware leak reveals big depth mapping upgrade
All the signs are that Meta is going to fully unveil the Meta Quest 3, and give us an on sale date, at its special event on September 27. Until then, we’re learning more about the device through leaks – such as the latest one that reveals its depth mapping…
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