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Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation into founder‑CEO Jensen Huang after he publicly admitted an affair with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be linked to a Chinese intelligence operation. The probe, overseen by a committee of independent directors and outside counsel, will examine whether any national‑security or corporate‑secret risks arose from the relationship. Nvidia stated it currently has no evidence that classified information was compromised and affirmed Huang will remain CEO during the review. The board emphasized [...]

Tesla announced it will cease production of the Cybertruck after the 2026 model year, ending a high‑profile but under‑delivered experiment. The futuristic pickup, unveiled in 2019, generated a surge of interest that translated into roughly one million reservations, yet actual deliveries have been modest, with industry estimates placing sales at about 71,000 units since deliveries began in November 2023. The vehicle failed to meet Musk’s promises of a 500‑mile range and a sub‑$40,000 price, factors that limited [...]

HoYoverse’s upcoming life‑simulation “Petit Planet,” slated for a Switch 2 release next year, draws heavily from Animal Crossing: New Horizons while adding its own twists. Players create a character, join Loomi Co., and settle on a chosen uninhabited planet guided by a dog named Mobai, a clear nod to Tom Nook. The game features familiar mechanics—furniture placement, bug catching, fishing, and a museum‑style Eco House—but introduces new actions such as using tongs to harvest shellfish and a central tree, Luca, [...]

Stephen Ward, co‑founder of Brightmind Partners, a New York‑based cybersecurity venture fund, closed a $250 million debut fund last year and is now seeking a second fund of similar size as the sole general partner after co‑founder Gur Talpaz departed. Ward’s unconventional background includes service in the Coast Guard, nine years with the Secret Service—where he arrested a major credit‑card hacker and later spent 18 months clearing his name—and CISO roles at TIAA and Home Depot. Brightmind’s early success is illustrated [...]

Denis Villeneuve used his Art+Film fundraiser speech at LACMA to champion human creativity over AI‑generated prompts while teasing rumors about his upcoming James Bond project. Honored for his cinematic contributions, the Dune: Part Three director cited Steven Spielberg and James Cameron before warning that artificial intelligence is prompting an existential crisis for artists. He argued that the creative process, not just the finished product, defines human expression and urged filmmakers to choose real‑world collaboration over cheap prompt‑based shortcuts. Villeneuve [...]

Jackery has begun production of a limited‑edition HomePower 2000 Plus v2 “Red Cross Edition” portable power station, with 10 % of profits earmarked for the Red Cross to supply rescue teams with units. The 2 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery can be recharged from a 120 V AC outlet at up to 1 590 W in 1.5 hours, from 800 W of solar panels in 3.2 hours, or via a 12 V car outlet with optional adapters that boost charging to 600 W. It delivers 2 400 W continuous and 4 800 W surge power, weighing 21 lb. Jackery [...]

Apple is preparing to tighten Full Disk Access controls in macOS 27.3 after AI agents exploited the permission. The update will require “very explicit user action” before an app can be granted Full Disk Access and will eliminate a loophole that logs apps requesting out‑of‑scope files, preventing them from appearing in the Settings shortcut. Developers will no longer be able to prompt users to flip a toggle automatically; instead they must guide users to the Settings pane [...]

Microsoft denied rumors that a modernized Registry Editor is slated for Windows 11, stating the recently seen app is only a sample built to demonstrate the Microsoft.UI.Reactor framework. Windows Latest initially reported the app as a real replacement, causing confusion and criticism over its unfinished look. Two Microsoft executives, VP Scott Hanselman and CVP Marcus Ash, clarified on X that the app is not a developer preview. They confirmed it was created solely for developers to see [...]