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Do Not Track was conceived roughly 15 years ago. As such, many websites simply ignored DNT requests. In some instances, the feature backfired by allowing sites to better track users through net net app fingerprinting. More information onGPC, which debuted in Firefox 120, can be found on Mozilla’s website. Mozilla is not the first to distance itself from Do Not Track. Back in early 2019,Apple removed DNTfrom its Safari surfing app....

Microsoft believes that recycled water holds the key. Microsoft’s latest data centers willemploya new cooling system that doesn’t draw water from the surrounding environment. The design aims to address environmental concerns as the AI boom drives data center construction. Like any normal building, only the kitchens and restrooms require external water. New facilities will begin employing it in Phoenix, Arizona, and Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin in 2026, and more in other locations are planned for 2027....

Programmer or prompt engineer? A hot potato:Generative AI is disrupting a lot of areas, especially the programming industry. Some have even called English the hot new programming language. “We have democratized computing in a very, very large way.” Like Huang, he calls this the democratization of coding. Microsoft owns GitHub Copilot through its GitHub subsidiary, of course. Then there’s Sundar Pichai, who recentlyrevealedthat 25% of new code Google creates is written by AI....

Timenotesthat AMD’s stock price has increased 50-fold in the decade since Su took over. Team Red’s brand value has also been climbing. AMD has also gained its highest-ever share in theSteam survey’s processor section. Is she a born leader? “I don’t believe leaders are born. I believe leaders are trained,” Su said in an extensive interview with the publication. Not everything has gone AMD’s way this year. His image had a less AI-generated look than Su’s, ironically....

This marks a staggering 34% increase compared to the same period last year. From January through November, TSMC amassed a mountain of revenue standing at NT$2.61 trillion. Do the math and that translates to a 31.8% annual growth rate. This is especially impressive for a year plagued by economic turmoil that’s resulted in industry-widelayoffs. Investors are understandably stoked, sending TSMC shares surging after the report was released. However, it added that demand is so strong it stillcan’t manufacturefast enough to meet it....

Generative AI models have alreadyprovenpowerful tools in the hands of cyber-criminals and fraudsters. However, hucksters can also use them to spam open-source projects with useless bug reports. These AI reports are insidious because they appear as potentially legitimate and worth checking out. As Curl and other projects have alreadypointed out, they are just better-sounding crap but crap nonetheless. Hallucinated reports waste volunteer maintainers' time and result in confusion, stress, and much frustration....

As it turns out, what people are watching is just as important as where they are watching it. Podcasts were all the rage on YouTube this year. What started as an audio format has since evolved into video, and viewers can’t get enough. YouTube users watched over 400 million hours of podcasts monthly via living room devices. To be clear, it’s no accident that living room viewership is taking off....

The company’s share price is now down almost 10% compared to one week ago. Arya lowered his rating on AMD stock and cut his price target to $155 from $180. Sales and earnings estimates for the company were also reduced. The analyst did have some good news for AMD. It’s something we’re already seeing. Featured on TechSpot

However, with the right precautions, individuals can still effectively protect themselves online. The FBI has issued an alert about the criminal misuse of generative AI technology. These AI tools take user inputs to “synthesize” entirely new content based on prompts. They can even help correct human errors that might otherwise raise suspicion, particularly in AI-generated text. AI-generated text can appear highly convincing in social engineering or spear-phishing campaigns. Fraudsters are using AI-generated visuals to enhance fake social media profiles and counterfeit ID documents that support fraudulent activities....

It’s a worrying situation for rival game publishers. The companies want to ensure that GTA 6 really does launch in Fall 2025 and not slip into 2026. Altering game launch dates based on the competition isn’t something new. In hindsight, BG3 needn’t have bothered. In related news, YouTube channel Dark Space has recreated the map from the upcoming game in GTA 5. The design comes from a community-made map of GTA 6 that is based on the trailer and leaks....

Endless daisy chaining for endless graphics prowess? John Carmack envisions a future where GPUs could function independently of host CPUs. With just a ribbon cable, you could double the pixel rate, Carmack noted. “Play Quake 2 at 1,280 x 1,024 120 Hz with 4xAA in 1998. According to Carmack, resourceful (and exceptionally wealthy) users could construct powerful accelerator chains. These standalone GPUs could potentially run a “tiny” Linux operating system onboard, enabling full computing independence....

Amazon believes the last, in-person experience will help dealers establish a long-term relationship with the customer. Outside of a home, a new car is one of the most expensive purchases most people will make. What’s more, not everyone puts a ton of thought or research into a new car purchase. Often, factors like color and overall aesthetics are enough to sell a shopper. Amazon is also eyeing leasing and expanded financing options, we are told....

Microsoft still has to provide an official fix for the issue. One particular Windows vulnerability is already being targeted in real-world attacks, making it urgent to apply the update. The micropatch for the NTLM zero-day flaw will remain free until Microsoft has provided an official fix. 0patch still offers securitysupportfor Windows 7 and willprovidefive extra years of security patches for Windows 10 after October 2025. Featured on TechSpot