Lamborghini cancels electric supercar, shifts to hybrids
Lamborghini has scrapped its first electric supercar, citing low customer interest in battery-powered models and shifting focus to hybrid vehicles.
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Pentagon Threatens Anthropic with Supply Chain Risk Label
The U.S. Defense Department threatened to designate AI startup Anthropic a supply chain risk after the company questioned the use of its Claude chatbot in a raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The move could force the Pentagon to cut ties with Anthropic, the only large language model cleared for classified work, just months before its expected initial public offering.
Fresenius 6008 Dialysis Machine Rolls Out in US Clinics
Fresenius Medical Care's Dialysegerät 6008 dialysis platform is expanding into U.S. clinics, promising automated safety checks and reduced errors during hemodialysis sessions. The system aims to standardize treatments for the roughly 550,000 Americans on dialysis.
Filling M.2 Slots Can Throttle GPU on PCIe-Limited CPUs
PC builders risk GPU performance drops when filling multiple M.2 SSD slots due to limited PCIe lanes from the CPU. Mainstream processors with 16 to 28 lanes often force lane sharing that cuts graphics bandwidth.
Dogecoin Surges on Elon Musk Tweets and Memecoin Hype
Dogecoin prices have spiked amid renewed social media buzz driven by Elon Musk's endorsements and a surge in memecoin trading. The cryptocurrency, merge-mined with Litecoin, now boasts elevated network hashrate and strong liquidity as traders debate its next move.
BTC AutoTrader EA Guide Details Breakout Strategy for Bitcoin Trading
BTC AutoTrader, a fully automated Expert Advisor for Bitcoin trading on the BTCUSD pair, relies on dynamic support and resistance levels to place pending breakout orders. Developers recommend Vantage FX as the top broker for its tight spreads and TradingVPS for low-latency execution.
JerryRigEverything Draws Millions with Phone Destruction Tests
YouTube creator Zack Nelson, known as JerryRigEverything, has built a 9.3 million-subscriber channel by scratching, bending and burning flagship smartphones on camera. His durability tests offer unfiltered breakdowns that shape buyer decisions and spark endless online debates.
16 Classic Games Vanish from Digital Stores in 2024
Dozens of beloved video games have disappeared from major digital platforms like Steam, Nintendo eShops and PlayStation stores this year. Titles from pirates to platformers now elude new buyers as servers shut down and licenses expire.
Resident Evil Requiem, Village, RE7 Launch on Switch 2 Feb 27
Capcom will release three Resident Evil titles on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27: the new mainline entry Resident Evil Requiem alongside ports of Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village. The simultaneous launch brings the franchise's recent horror revival to Nintendo players for the first time.
AI Data Centers Drive Up GPU, RAM Prices for Consumer Electronics
Prices for GPUs, RAM and storage drives are surging as AI companies snap up components for massive data centers. The crunch is delaying gaming consoles and hiking costs for smartphones and other gadgets.
Maharashtra Police Probe Suspected Chemistry Paper Leak in Class 12 Exams
Police in Nagpur have launched an investigation into a suspected leak of the Maharashtra Class 12 Chemistry question paper ahead of its February 18 exam. Authorities seized a mobile phone from a female student caught cheating at a high school exam center.
Propofol Sedation Alters Brain White Matter Connectivity, Study Finds
Propofol-induced sedation disrupts connectivity in the brain's white matter, according to new research from Chinese scientists. The study, published in Anesthesia & Analgesia, used advanced imaging to track changes during anesthesia.
Altman Calls Musk’s Orbital Data Centers ‘Ridiculous’ Over Costs, Repairs
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman labeled Elon Musk's plan for massive orbiting data centers 'ridiculous,' highlighting sky-high launch costs and the nightmare of fixing broken GPUs in space. The critique came as SpaceX seeks FCC approval for facilities stretching 31 miles long at 310 miles above Earth.
USS Gerald R. Ford Positions for Possible US Strikes on Iran Next Week
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy's most powerful aircraft carrier, is expected to reach the eastern Mediterranean early next week, setting the stage for potential American strikes on Iran. Analysts predict any action would follow its arrival, rather than this weekend, to maximize firepower amid failed negotiations.
Microsoft Adds xAI Grok 4.1 Fast to Copilot Studio in Preview
Microsoft has rolled out xAI's Grok 4.1 Fast model in preview for Copilot Studio. The fast-reasoning AI targets complex workflows and large context windows but skips image generation.