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Stratolaunch’s air-launched test vehicle goes supersonic in its first powered flight

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Stratolaunch’s carrier airplane releases the TA-1 test vehicle for launch. (Stratolaunch via Vimeo) Chalk up another milestone for Stratolaunch , the air-launch venture created by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen: The company’s mammoth airplane deployed a winged test vehicle for its first rocket-powered flight. Stratolaunch’s single-use TA-1 test vehicle blazed a trail for future reusable hypersonic test vehicles that are expected to help the U.S. military catch up on o

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New MSI firmware could mean lower temperatures for multiple Intel CPUs and motherboards

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The BIOS updates provide the ability to disable the CEP function (Current Excursion Protection) on previously unsupported Intel CPUs and MSI motherboards, allowing supported users to disable CEP across select Z790, B760, and H610 platforms. According to MSI, additional firmware support is expected for other MSI B760 and 600 series.

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Seattle tech leaders launch nonprofit to push for greater transparency in AI training data

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Jai Jaisimha and Rob Eleveld are co-founders of the Transparency Coalition. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology that promises to reshape the future, but it also poses many challenges and risks. One of the most pressing issues is the lack of regulation and oversight of the data used to train AI models. A new nonprofit, the Seattle-based Transparency Coalition , is aiming to address this issue.

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Steam Deck OLED shows slight burn-in at 1,500 hours, or 750 hours at max HDR brightness

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Although manufacturers have made strides in reducing the risk of burn-in on OLED displays, the risk of image retention remains inherent to the technology. Thus, independent testers run experiments on devices like the Steam Deck OLED to advise consumers about the durability of the screen.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Congress wants to ban TikTok — but don’t panic just yet

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In this photo illustration, an 11-year-old boy looks at the TikTok app on a smartphone screen in the village of St Jean d’Aulps on April 4, 2023, near Morzine, France. | Matt Cardy/Getty Images A user revolt has only made Congress more determined to ban TikTok. But it’s not over. This week, congressional offices on Capitol Hill were inundated with phone calls and social media posts begging them to reconsider an audacious bill currently moving through Congress: a potential ban on TikTok.

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Rivian goes compact and affordable with $45K R2 SUV, surprises with R3 twins

TechSpot

Let's start with the R2, slated to arrive first in the first half of 2026. Although it may be Rivian's new addition, measuring approximately a foot shorter than their existing R1S SUV, it's still a proper full-size vehicle. The R2 will offer a choice between a single, dual, or tri-motor.

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Biden backs bill that could kill TikTok in the US, TikTok fights back

TechSpot

Earlier this week, we reported on new legislation that gives "foreign adversary controlled" apps like TikTok six months to sever ties with said foreign adversaries or face significant fines and potentially a total shutdown.