The U.S. Treasury revealed in a letter to lawmakers on Monday that it suffered a cyberattack in December, which has been attributed to Chinese government-linked hackers. According to the letter, which TechCrunch reviewed, the hackers remotely accessed certain employee workstations and unclassified documents in what the Treasury described as a “major cybersecurity incident.” The breach […]
Earlier this week, DeepSeek, a well-funded Chinese AI lab, unveiled an “open” AI model that outperforms many competitors on popular benchmarks. The model, DeepSeek V3, is both large and efficient, adept at handling text-based tasks like coding and essay writing with ease. It appears to mistake itself for ChatGPT. Posts on X — as well
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AMD faces a formidable challenge at CES 2025, particularly with Nvidia continuing to dominate the AI landscape. Nvidia’s aggressive push, especially with the rumored RTX 5000 announcement, has left AMD in a difficult position. To maintain relevance and compete effectively, AMD must unveil its next-generation GPU lineup. There is speculation that AMD’s RDNA 4 cards
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The defining theme of 2024 in the transportation sector could be best summarized as “business whiplash.” Legacy automakers shifted their strategies away from an all-EVs-or-bust mindset, startups pivoted, and some prominent Silicon Valley VCs and executives adjusted their outlooks amid a shifting political landscape, now playing central roles. Jaguar took a bold, polarizing step with
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Microsoft has announced a new feature for its Phone Link app and Link to Windows app, enabling users to share files between iPhones and Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs. Currently, this functionality is being rolled out to Windows Insiders. With the latest Phone Link update, Insiders can start transferring files between their iPhone and
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Startups Weekly Recap Welcome to Startups Weekly, your go-to source for the latest highlights in the startup world. Want it delivered straight to your inbox every Friday? Sign up today! This week’s roundup covers bold new bets, global funding rounds, fresh venture capital (VC) developments, and a crucial cautionary insight. Top Startup Stories This week’s
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Had Ben Van Roo’s vision been better, he might have pursued a career in the Air Force like his family. “My whole family was in the Air Force. They’re all pilots,” he explained, acknowledging that his eyesight didn’t meet the requirements. Instead, Van Roo has taken a Silicon Valley approach to support the military by
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The Rise of Magnetic Switches in Mechanical Keyboards Mechanical keyboards gained mainstream popularity during the pandemic as people upgraded their home offices and sought new hobbies. Brands like Akko, Drop, and Keychron became well-known, offering various layouts and parts for enthusiasts. While mechanical keyboards have improved in quality and affordability, the market has become somewhat
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The European Union has likely reached a political agreement on the selection of 26 commissioners to implement President Ursula von der Leyen’s policy agenda for the next five years. While a final vote is still pending, the European Parliament is expected to confirm the appointments next week, with the new Commission set to begin its
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The U.K. is launching a new AI security research lab aimed at combating threats from Russia and other adversarial states in what it refers to as the “new AI arms race.” This initiative comes in response to the increasing use of AI in nation-state cyberattacks. The Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR) will receive an
