Tesla says its US-based robotaxi support is better than Waymo's Philippines team
Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, recently noted that while some of the company's remote-assistance (RA) contractors work in the US, many operate from other countries, such as the Philippines.
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How a 16-year-old intern helped Netgear shut down a global scam network
Last summer, Netgear tried something unconventional. Instead of relying solely on law firms and cyber investigators, it recruited a teenager. Wyatt, a 16-year-old high school student interning with the company through a family connection, was given a simple but risky assignment: make contact with the scammers themselves.
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SignalRGB update improves UI and adds support for dozens of new devices
SignalRGB is a free app that makes RGB chaos manageable, letting you sync lighting effects across keyboards, mice, RAM, fans, and other PC gear – even when it's all from different brands. This update polishes the UI, fixes bugs, and expands compatibility with dozens of new devices.
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Google Maps is hiding reviews, photos, and more unless you sign in
There have been several reports on Reddit (via 9to5Google) over the last week from users without Google accounts complaining that they are now seeing a limited view mode in Google Maps.
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Former Google engineers charged with stealing Tensor chip trade secrets
Unsealed in the Northern District of California, the 14-count indictment names Samaneh Ghandali, 41, her sister Soroor Ghandali, 32, and Samaneh's husband, Mohammadjavad Khosravi, 40. All three are Iranian nationals.
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AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs may deliver 24 cores, 7 GHz targets, and AM5 support
According to well-known leaker HXL, Zen 6 will span four single-CCD processor variants alongside three higher-end dual-CCD designs. While the exact Ryzen branding for each chip hasn't been disclosed, the rumored Ryzen 10000 series lineup appears to back earlier whispers that AMD's next flagship desktop CPU will push core counts...
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Microsoft tests new Windows AI in the taskbar and File Explorer
At the center of this effort is a new feature called Ask Copilot, which effectively turns the traditional Windows search bar into a gateway for Microsoft 365's AI services. Once enabled, it replaces Windows Search and introduces an @ command syntax that feels closer to tagging someone in a chat...
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A new US government site could help users worldwide access blocked content
According to unnamed sources cited by Reuters, officials developing the portal plan to route all incoming traffic through US-based VPN servers, ensuring that visitors cannot be personally identified. The sources added that user activity will not be tracked on the site.
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Project Silica breakthrough lets Microsoft store digital data in glass for 10,000 years
Microsoft has been developing Project Silica for years, transforming glass into permanent storage media capable of retaining digital data for up to 10,000 years. The company recently highlighted its latest advancements, including significant improvements in cost, performance, and storage complexity.
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The Trump administration wants Silicon Valley to fix federal tech
Tech Force – spearheaded by the Office of Personnel Management and led by Scott Kupor, a former Andreessen Horowitz venture capitalist – has secured partnerships across the tech industry. Apple, Coinbase, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, xAI, and Palantir have all agreed to participate, providing executives and training resources to support...
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