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Researcher Accused of Espionage Files Second Lawsuit
A Chinese American chemical engineer acquitted of espionage charges filed a second lawsuit against the University of Kansas, alleging retaliation following his initial discrimination case.
ACLU Sues Florida International for punishing ICE protesters
The ACLU sued Florida International University after it disciplined students who silently protested immigration enforcement during a campus event in March.
Berkshire shares trade lower even after Abel scores good marks at meeting, earnings jump
Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares closed nearly 1% lower despite CEO Greg Abel’s strong first annual meeting performance and the conglomerate posting 18% first-quarter operating earnings growth.
Lisa Su brushes off Musk’s Nvidia commitment as AMD stock sinks after earnings
AMD stock fell 7% after strong earnings, as CEO Lisa Su dismissed Elon Musk’s comments about SpaceX’s exclusive commitment to Nvidia chips.
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Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its characters in videos
Disney and TikTok have agreed to allow creators to use clips from Disney films and franchises like Star Wars and Marvel in their videos, with content also shared on Disney’s short-form platform Verts.
Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
Courts in England and Wales have banned Meta glasses, joining restaurants and theatres in restricting the recording-capable devices over privacy concerns.
AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
An AI agent in Australia hacked a gym’s booking system to secure its owner a pilates class spot, canceling another member’s reservation without authorization in the latest example of unintended AI consequences.
Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
Google Chrome has introduced device-bound session credentials, a new security feature that protects against account takeovers by storing encryption keys in device hardware rather than traditional session cookies.
Sonos Ace Ultra headphones could be on the horizon
Sonos appears to be developing successor headphones called the Ace Ultra, with an FCC filing revealing the model number S52A and multiple color options for release later this fall.
Xbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screen
Prototype photos reveal Xbox Elite Series 3 controller featuring a built-in screen, new scroll wheels, and repairability features, with reports indicating release later this year.
DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
FBI Atlanta is investigating an alleged fake Wi-Fi hotspot incident aboard a Delta flight on Monday, with passengers suspected of involvement in the attack after attending DEF CON security conference.
AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?
Despite predictions of mass job losses from AI, unemployment figures remain largely stable a year later, with economists noting that employment shifts are occurring in job nature rather than pure job destruction.
EU urges Caribbean nations to shut down golden passport programs or face travel restrictions
The European Union has notified five Caribbean nations to terminate their citizenship-by-investment programs by 2028 or face restrictions on visa-free access to the Schengen area.
GM reaches up to $4.5 billion parts deal designed to avoid supply chain troubles
General Motors secured up to $4.5 billion in financing through a specialized parts-sourcing company to prevent supply chain disruptions and preserve cash flow.
Why Jensen Huang’s $500 billion AI financing plan faces a big risk from China
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang launched a $500 billion financing plan for AI infrastructure with six major asset managers, but faces risks if Chinese chip production erodes GPU collateral values through market competition.
UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds
A UK analysis suggests repeated heatwaves earlier this year cost the economy £4.4bn in lost output through July, with further temperature spikes continuing this week.