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The Word is Out: Danish Ministry Drops Microsoft, Goes Open Source Key Takeaways Denmark’s Ministry of Digitalization has recently announced that it will leave the Microsoft ecosystem in favor of Linux and other open-source software. Minister Caroline Stage Olsen revealed this... The post The Word is Out: Danish Ministry Drops Microsoft, Goes Open Source appeared first on Techreport.

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The FBI Warns of BADBOX 2.0 – A Cyberattack That Targets Home IoT Devices The FBI has warned users of BADBOX 2.0 – a malicious software that infects home devices like TVs, streaming devices, and vehicle infotainment systems. Once compromised, these devices are added to the botnet network and used as proxies for malicious activities. Users need to practice vigilance by avoiding purchases from unrecognized brands and checking network traffic for suspicious activity. The post The FBI Warns of BADBOX 2.0 – A Cyberattack That Targets Home IoT Devices appeared first on Techreport.

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Trump’s Feud With Musk Could Derail xAI’s $5B Deal – And the Future of Open-Source AI xAI’s $5B debt deal is politically exposed: Elon Musk’s AI startup is raising $5B through convertible debt to fund massive infrastructure projects – but the funding faces turbulence due to rising political tensions. Trump – Musk fallout is spooking investors: What started as a public feud has turned into a financial risk, with xAI’s debt price dropping and yields climbing as investors worry about regulatory blowback. Musk’s vision for Open AI faces new threats: Musk originally launched xAI to counter Big Tech’s closed AI systems with a more 'truth-seeking' approach. Now that vision is vulnerable to political grudges, not just market forces. Politics are becoming a bottleneck for innovation: As AI becomes critical infrastructure, its future increasingly depends on political favor. xAI shows how quickly open innovation can become collateral in a power struggle. The post Trump’s Feud With Musk Could Derail xAI’s $5B Deal – And the Future of Open-Source AI appeared first on Techreport.

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Europe’s Call for Tech Sovereignty Takes a Hit. European Commission to Adopt a More Collaborative Approach The European Commission will introduce the new International Digital Strategy that will focus on tech collaboration with the US and other countries. This is in contradiction to the growing pressure in Europe that calls for tech sovereignty and reducing tech dependence on the US. Low venture capital funding and a diverse regulatory landscape have been major challenges for tech innovation in Europe. The post Europe’s Call for Tech Sovereignty Takes a Hit. European Commission to Adopt a More Collaborative Approach appeared first on Techreport.

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Meta and Yandex Spying on Android Users Through Localhost Ports: The Dying State of Online Privacy Meta and Yandex have been found guilty of secretly listening to localhost ports and using them to transfer sensitive data from Android devices. The corporations use Meta Pixel and Yandex Metrica scripts to transfer cookies from browsers to local apps. Using incognito mode or a VPN can’t protect users against it. A Meta spokesperson has called this a ‘miscommunication,’ which seems to be an attempt to underplay the situation. The post Meta and Yandex Spying on Android Users Through Localhost Ports: The Dying State of Online Privacy appeared first on Techreport.

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The EU Releases New Right to Repair Requirements for Phones and Tablets: What You Need to Know Key Takeaways In a win for the right to repair, the European Union (EU) has released its new energy labeling and ecodesign requirements for mobile phones, tablets, and even cordless... The post The EU Releases New Right to Repair Requirements for Phones and Tablets: What You Need to Know appeared first on Techreport.

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Raises $650M in Series E Funding Key Takeaways Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface startup, has successfully closed its Series E funding round, securing an impressive $650 million. The round attracted a powerhouse roster of investors, including... The post Elon Musk’s Neuralink Raises $650M in Series E Funding appeared first on Techreport.

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Dell and Nvidia to Power the Next Generation of Supercomputers: A Move Towards Sustainable AI Growth Dell and Nvidia will together provide architecture for the next set of supercomputers for the US Department of Energy, named Doudna. Dell will focus more on sustainable hardware and cooling systems, while Nvidia will provide its AI architecture, including the Vera Rubin AI chips. The US Department of Energy wants to focus more on the sustainable development of AI, hence the choice of environment-conscious companies. The post Dell and Nvidia to Power the Next Generation of Supercomputers: A Move Towards Sustainable AI Growth appeared first on Techreport.

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AMD’s RX 9060 XT 8GB Gamble: Gamers Are Furious, and They’re Not Wrong AMD’s 8GB RX 9060 XT sparks backlash as gamers call out misleading marketing, memory limits, and confusing GPU naming. The post AMD’s RX 9060 XT 8GB Gamble: Gamers Are Furious, and They’re Not Wrong appeared first on Techreport.

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OpenAI Academy – A New Beginning in AI Learning The OpenAI Academy is a collection of tutorials and live webinars that educate users about OpenAI products and LLMs. The main aim of the Academy is to enable users to understand the full capabilities of these AI tools in various sectors, such as education, business, and everyday work. With AI advancing rapidly, we might soon see artificial intelligence being offered as professional courses from recognized universities. The post OpenAI Academy – A New Beginning in AI Learning appeared first on Techreport.

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You Can Now Make AI Videos with Audio Thanks to Veo3: A New Era of Scams Await With Google’s Veo3, you can now render AI videos along with audio and background sounds. This would also make it easy for scammers to design deepfake scams to defraud innocent citizens. Users need to exercise self-vigilance to protect themselves. Developers’ responsibilities and government regulations will also play a key part. The post You Can Now Make AI Videos with Audio Thanks to Veo3: A New Era of Scams Await appeared first on Techreport.

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The WireView Pro 2 Is Coming Out This Year – Founder Thanks Nvidia for Its Faulty Connector Thermal Grizzly unveiled its WireView Pro 2, a device that monitors the current and temperature of the 12VHPWR power connector. This improved version also offers data logging for 3 months and is expected to be priced at $100. The WireView Pro 2 will come out by the end of the year with better hardware and software compatibility. The post The WireView Pro 2 Is Coming Out This Year – Founder Thanks Nvidia for Its Faulty Connector appeared first on Techreport.

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Is Intel’s Arc Pro B60 the Dual GPU Innovation We’ve Been Waiting For? Maxsun unveiled the new Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual GPU video card, featuring two 24GB Pro B60 GPUs. It features a blower-style fan, making it ideal for building complex workstations with multiple cards. Although the pricing isn’t made public yet, we expect it to be around $1,000, which can be a competition-killer. The post Is Intel’s Arc Pro B60 the Dual GPU Innovation We’ve Been Waiting For? appeared first on Techreport.

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Google Launches SynthID Detector – A Revolutionary AI Detection Tool. Is This the Beginning of Responsible AI Development? Google has introduced SynthID Detector, a powerful tool that can detect AI-generated content. It works by identifying SynthID-generated watermarks in content served up by Google AI tools, such as Imagen, Gemini, and Lyria. The detector is currently in the testing phase and only available for use by joining a waitlist. SynthID Detector is also open-source, allowing anyone to build on the tech architecture. The post Google Launches SynthID Detector – A Revolutionary AI Detection Tool. Is This the Beginning of Responsible AI Development? appeared first on Techreport.

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Is Microsoft About to Break the Console Mold? Why the Next Xbox Might Just Be a PC in Disguise Next Xbox Could Run Windows: A reliable leak suggests Microsoft is working on an Xbox that runs a custom Windows build with Steam support and full backward compatibility. Steam and Xbox Already Work Well Together: Xbox controllers dominate on Steam, and Microsoft continues releasing more games on the platform. Best-in-Class Backward Compatibility: Xbox Series X supports four console generations. A Windows-based Xbox could make this even more straightforward. A Strategic Shift to Stay Competitive: With PlayStation ahead, Microsoft may bet on openness, merging PC and console ecosystems to regain ground. The post Is Microsoft About to Break the Console Mold? Why the Next Xbox Might Just Be a PC in Disguise appeared first on Techreport.

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The Preview Paradox: How Early RTX 5060 Review Restrictions Reshape GPU Coverage (and What it Means for Buyers) We never thought we’d utter the phrase RTX 5060 review restrictions, but here we are. From YouTube channels to review sites, independent tech media has always played a huge role... The post The Preview Paradox: How Early RTX 5060 Review Restrictions Reshape GPU Coverage (and What it Means for Buyers) appeared first on Techreport.

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France Endorses the UN’s Open Source Principles. Here’s How It’s Leading the Open Source Initiative France is the first country to have endorsed the UN Open Source Principles, which now takes the total endorsements to 36. The French government recently released La Suite numérique, which is an open-source collection of collaboration tools for French government officials. French AI startup Mistral AI is also developing open-source AI models that can beat DeepSeek. The post France Endorses the UN’s Open Source Principles. Here’s How It’s Leading the Open Source Initiative appeared first on Techreport.

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Trump Is the US’s New AI Salesman in the Middle East. A Smart Move or Desperation? The US has signed a deal with the UAE to build the largest AI data center outside of the US. UAE will also be able to acquire 500K advanced NVIDIA AI chips every year from 2025. Saudi Arabia AI firm HUMAIN announced a partnership with NVIDIA to build 500 MW of AI factories in the next five years. The post Trump Is the US’s New AI Salesman in the Middle East. A Smart Move or Desperation? appeared first on Techreport.

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Google Is Working on a DeX-like Android Experience – New Competition for Samsung? Google’s Android 16 beta build gives us a sneak peek into its latest Android Desktop mode. Similar to Samsung’s DeX, it has taskbars at the bottom and floating windows for multitasking. This will make DeX-like experiences cheaper and increase OEM competition. The post Google Is Working on a DeX-like Android Experience – New Competition for Samsung? appeared first on Techreport.

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Valve’s SteamOS Is Gaining Ground – Could It Be the Future of PC Gaming? Valve Expands SteamOS Beyond the Deck: A new Steam compatibility rating for non-Steam Deck devices signals Valve’s intent to make SteamOS a mainstream PC gaming operating system. Windows 11 Leaves Older PCs Behind: With Windows 10 support ending in 2025 and strict hardware requirements for Windows 11, many gamers are seeking lighter, less restrictive alternatives. Proton Makes Linux Gaming Easy: Valve’s Proton layer enables most single-player Windows games to run smoothly on Linux, making SteamOS a real contender for everyday gaming. A Platform Play, Not Just a Storefront: Valve is evolving into a full-stack platform provider, offering hardware, software, and services that challenge Microsoft’s dominance in PC gaming. The post Valve’s SteamOS Is Gaining Ground – Could It Be the Future of PC Gaming? appeared first on Techreport.

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US Plans to Track Location of Every Exported Advanced AI Chip – Overkill? A bill has been introduced that plans to verify the ownership and location of regulated processors and advanced AI tech. This would require companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to embed location tracking functions into regulated products. This extraordinary move seems quite ludicrous and may impact free global trade in the long run. The post US Plans to Track Location of Every Exported Advanced AI Chip – Overkill? appeared first on Techreport.

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US and China Reach a Tariff Understanding – But Prices May Not Decrease Immediately The US and China have agreed to lower tariffs. The US will now charge a 30% tariff, whereas China will charge 10%. Actual prices may not come down in the long run, but we may see an increase at a much lesser pace. Lower tariffs may also not see massive domestic production shifts, which means the trade deficit may close down slower than expected. The post US and China Reach a Tariff Understanding – But Prices May Not Decrease Immediately appeared first on Techreport.

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Nvidia’s Downgraded H20 Chips Might Not Be Enough to Stop China’s AI Ambitions Nvidia is set to release a downgraded version of its H20 AI chips for the Chinese market to overcome export restrictions. However, recent AI models from China show proof that it has overcome the performance of substandard AI chips through advanced machine learning. China may also be circumventing export restrictions directly through stockpiling and illegal means. The post Nvidia’s Downgraded H20 Chips Might Not Be Enough to Stop China’s AI Ambitions appeared first on Techreport.

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OpenAI May Introduce Weekly and Lifetime Plans OpenAI’s new app build shows signs of ‘weekly’ and ‘lifetime’ plan introductions. Weekly subscriptions may help OpenAI expand its user base to include budget-conscious users. There’s no official confirmation from OpenAI, as these are just observed speculations. The post OpenAI May Introduce Weekly and Lifetime Plans appeared first on Techreport.

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OpenAI’s New Push for Democratic AI: Another Marketing Gimmick? OpenAI has introduced ‘OpenAI for Countries’ to help other nations develop their own data centers and customized ChatGPT solutions. This is part of the company’s $500B Stargate project, which focuses on AI development in the US. OpenAI has focused a lot on the development of democratic AI across the globe, but we believe it's worth digging into its intent behind the project. The post OpenAI’s New Push for Democratic AI: Another Marketing Gimmick? appeared first on Techreport.

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Windows 10 Is Dying – It’s Time to Take Back Control With Linux Windows 10’s Deadline Is Looming: Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, potentially leaving over 200M devices without updates or security patches. Linux as a Viable Successor: Modern Linux distributions like Mint and Pop!_OS offer a user-friendly, efficient alternative that works well on older hardware left behind by Windows 11’s strict requirements. The End-of-10 Project Pushes Back: Grassroots initiatives are helping users switch to Linux, offering practical guides, support networks, and real-world repair options to extend the life of aging PCs. The post Windows 10 Is Dying – It’s Time to Take Back Control With Linux appeared first on Techreport.

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Nvidia Driver Issues Are Still a Mess – And Gamers Are Fed Up Key Takeaways For years, Nvidia was the safe bet. You paid more for the green team, but you also got more. Better drivers, fewer headaches, smoother gameplay. That reputation is... The post Nvidia Driver Issues Are Still a Mess – And Gamers Are Fed Up appeared first on Techreport.

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Cheating Ourselves: When AI Replaces Thinking Instead of Supporting It Research shows that the increasing use of LLM tools like ChatGPT has led to reduced critical thinking and higher cognitive offloading. Students using these tools fail to understand the reasoning behind a problem and end up scoring less than students who do not use any such tools. AI platforms like Cluely encourage people to ‘stop thinking’ and instead cheat on everything, including exams and jobs. There’s a need for smarter AI tools like Khanmigo that aid the thinking process instead of replacing it. The post Cheating Ourselves: When AI Replaces Thinking Instead of Supporting It appeared first on Techreport.

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Sam Altman Abandons OpenAI’s For-Profit Restructuring Plans OpenAI queries Musk’s ties to a bill that could upend its for-profit restructuring. Experts are calling on regulators to prevent the move. This is part of broader concerns over how this could impact the development, ethics, and security of generative AI across the board. The post Sam Altman Abandons OpenAI’s For-Profit Restructuring Plans appeared first on Techreport.

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Huawei’s 910C AI Chips Are Ready for Mass Distribution. A Wake up Call for the US Mass shipment of Huawei’s 910C GPUs is expected to start by the end of this month. The 910C uses two 910B processors and is reportedly as fast as Nvidia’s H100. The company is also testing its latest Ascend 910D chips. The post Huawei’s 910C AI Chips Are Ready for Mass Distribution. A Wake up Call for the US appeared first on Techreport.

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