Articles by Quincy Jon
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'Wild Wild Space': HBO’s New Documentary on the Space Industry's Hidden Giants, Dangers
HBO documentary "Wild Wild Space" follows Rocket Lab, Astra, and Planet Labs in the competitive space race, showcasing their growth and appeal.
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Robotaxi Delay: Tesla Postpones Autonomous Vehicle Launch to October
Tesla is delaying the robotaxi launch until October as it faces serious challenges. Tesla Inc. is delaying the launch of its robotaxi until October to construct more car prototypes, per reports.
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Massive Data Breach at Advance Auto Parts: 2.3 Million Affected by Snowflake Cyberattack
Advance Auto Parts has reported 2.3 million data breaches due to Snowflake data theft attacks, possibly affecting its 4,777 stores.
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Medal Secures $13M Funding to Develop Contextual AI Desktop Assistant
Medal raised $13 million to $333 million and launched Highlight, a contextual AI assistant that allows users to ask context-based queries.
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Biden's $1.7 Billion Investment to Convert Auto Factories to Electric Vehicle Production
The Energy Department unveiled $1.7 billion plan to retool 11 facilities for EV production, as part of the Biden administration's climate-related investment.
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Innovative Biomaterial by Virginia Tech Converts Menstrual Blood to Gel, Cuts CO2 Emission
Virginia Tech scientists have developed a biomaterial that transforms menstrual blood into a gel, innovating feminine hygiene products.
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Can Aperol Spritz Increase Cancer Risk? Here’s What Studies Say
The potential carcinogenicity of Campari Group's Aperol Spritz, a popular summer drink, has sparked online debates.
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Microsoft Adds New Tier, Hikes Prices for Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft raises the Xbox Game Pass tier price from $17 to $20, raising sustainability concerns and potentially disrupting the physical game sales-dominated market.
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China's OpenKylin OS Gets AI Boost to Challenge Windows Dominance
Chinese OpenKylin, an open-source desktop operating system, has been updated to support AI personal computers, reducing reliance on foreign systems.
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Crypto Hackers Double Loot to $1.38 Billion in First Half of 2024
TRM Labs, a blockchain analysis firm, revealed that hackers doubled their Bitcoin gains in 2024, stealing $1.38 billion in crypto.
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Leaked US Military Data on F-35, F-15, and Missiles Verified by Chinese Security Expert
A Chinese security specialist says leaked US weapon technical data, including F-35 fighter manuals, F-15 upgrades, and precision-guided weapons, are legitimate.
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Evolve Bank Data Breach: 7.6 Million Customers’ Personal Data Compromised
Evolve Bank & Trust has confirmed a breach exposing the personal data of 7.6 million clients, including over 20,000 Maine customers.
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Meta: News Fails to Combat Misinformation on Social Media Platforms
Meta opposes news content fees for Australian media firms on Facebook and Instagram as the government considers designating Meta under the law or risk fines.
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Lucid Motors Achieves New Record EV Deliveries Amid Market Challenges
Lucid Motors delivered over 2,300 electric cars in Q2 2024, breaking its first-quarter record, that matches Tesla and Rivian sales.
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TikTok Viral: 21-Year-Old Designer Exposes S$12,000 Photoshoot Scam
A viral TikTok video warns of sexually explicit photoshoot scam offering large amount of money. A TikTok video alerting people about a sexually explicit photoshoot fraud has gone viral after other users reported falling for the same scam.
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China's Top AI Firm iFlytek Blames Washington Pressure for Projected $65 Million Loss
iFlytek, China's leading artificial intelligence firm, is forecasting a first-half loss of up to $65 million due to pressure from Washington.
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BYD to Acquire 20% Stake in Thai Distributor Rever Automotive Co. Amid Southeast Asia Expansion
BYD will buy 20% of Thai distributor Rever Automotive after launching its first Southeast Asian production facility in Rayong.
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Scientists Develop Real-Time Imaging of Developing Embryos Using Quail Eggs
Australian scientists have developed a way to study embryos in real-time to detect birth abnormalities and developmental health concerns.
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How Apate's AI Bots Fight Phone Scammers
Macquarie University Professor Dali Kaafar and colleagues developed Apate, which has helped Australian telecoms reject around 2 billion scam calls.
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J2 Ventures Secures $150M Funding for Innovations in Civilian and Military Tech
J2 Ventures, managed by US military veterans, has secured $150 million for its second fund, more than twice its launch fund from 2021.
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Netflix's 'Wednesday' Season 2 Makes History with New Filming Location
Netflix's "Wednesday" season two begins filming in County Wicklow, Ireland, marking the largest production ever filmed in the country.
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Nike Ends App Support for Adapt BB Self-Lacing Sneakers: What It Means for Owners
Nike is discontinuing its self-lacing Adapt shoes and removing the Adapt BB smartphone app from Google Play and the iPhone App Store.
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Tesla Q2 Deliveries Exceed Estimates, Triggering $3.5 Billion Loss for Short Sellers
Tesla's improved Q2 delivery report hurt short sellers as the company's shares increased by 17%.
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Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit 2.0 Simplifies Cross-Platform Porting
Apple announced an improved Game Porting Toolkit 2.0 for macOS Sequoia, which allows developers to port AAA Windows games to macOS and more!
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India's CoinDCX Buys UAE-Based BitOasis to Expand Crypto Reach in MENA Region
India's largest crypto exchange, CoinDCX, has acquired BitOasis, a cryptocurrency trading company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in its first expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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Cloudflare Unveils Tool to Combat AI Scraping Bots
Cloudflare provides a free solution to prevent AI bots from scraping websites for AI model training data.
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CSAM Pedophiles Identified via Dark Web Malware
A new law enforcement technique has identified over 3,000 online accounts distributing child sexual abuse material.
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BYD's Second-Quarter EV Sales Soar, Poised to Overtake Tesla This Year
Counterpoint Research predicts BYD will surpass Tesla in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales this year, highlighting the dynamic global EV market.
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Telegram's 'Stars' Now Usable for Paid Content and Channel Promotions
Telegram has introduced Telegram Stars, an in-app currency for digital purchases, allowing mini apps to accept payments for digital services.
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Research: Gene-Enhanced Mice Improve Understanding of Hearing Loss
Researchers at the University of Michigan have engineered mice with improved hearing to better understand hearing loss and neurodegenerative conditions.
