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Microsoft Removes Animated Assistant Mico from CopilotArtificial intelligence

Microsoft Removes Animated Assistant Mico from Copilot

Microsoft has announced the phased removal of the animated avatar Mico from Copilot’s voice mode, marking another shift in the company’s AI assistant strategy. Initially introduced as the 'face' of the chatbot to provide emotional responses, Mico will now transition to Microsoft’s Learn Live platform, where it will gain new interactive capabilities. This move aligns with Microsoft’s broader goal of integrating Copilot with Microsoft 365 Copilot while streamlining its AI product teams.

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One UI 9.5 spotted on test Galaxy device ahead of scheduleHardware

One UI 9.5 spotted on test Galaxy device ahead of schedule

An insider has leaked screenshots of a test build of One UI 9.5 running on a Samsung Galaxy device, months before the stable version of One UI 9.0 is fully rolled out. Samsung appears to be developing multiple updates in parallel, though details about the changes remain undisclosed. The leak hints at significant innovations, with One UI 9.5 expected to debut alongside the Galaxy S27 series in early 2025.

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Google Sheets Introduces Interactive Canvas Powered by Gemini AIArtificial intelligence

Google Sheets Introduces Interactive Canvas Powered by Gemini AI

Google is rolling out a new Canvas feature in Sheets, leveraging Gemini AI to convert ordinary spreadsheets into dynamic, interactive tools. Users can create dashboards, visual planners, and other mini-apps directly from their data without programming skills or complex formulas. All changes sync with the original spreadsheet in real time, and finished canvases can be shared like any Google Sheets document.

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How to Prepare for Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Practical ApproachSecurity

How to Prepare for Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Practical Approach

Quantum computers won’t instantly replace classical servers, but their development is reshaping cybersecurity. Experts estimate a 50% chance of breaking a 2048-bit RSA key within a day by 2040. This creates a 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat, particularly for long-term confidential data. Businesses should start preparing today, following the lead of government agencies and tech giants like Intel, which are already integrating post-quantum algorithms into their products.

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New ShieldBreak Vulnerability in Windows: Privilege Escalation to SYSTEMSecurity

New ShieldBreak Vulnerability in Windows: Privilege Escalation to SYSTEM

An anonymous hacker known as Nightmare Eclipse has revealed a new vulnerability called ShieldBreak in Windows operating systems, which theoretically allows standard users to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. The exploit follows the previously discovered RoguePlanet flaw in Windows Defender subsystems, which Microsoft allegedly failed to fully patch. However, testing indicates that recent security updates may already address this gap.

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Court Orders Google to Simplify Installation of Alternative App Stores on AndroidBusiness

Court Orders Google to Simplify Installation of Alternative App Stores on Android

A federal court in San Francisco has ordered Google to eliminate obstacles preventing users from installing alternative app stores on Android. The decision follows Epic Games' demonstration of excessive steps required to download third-party app stores, which the judge deemed 'anti-competitive friction.' Judge James Donato mandated immediate changes to search results, installation processes, and warning displays that complicate access to rival solutions. Google must comply within a week, potentially reshaping the Android app ecosystem by fostering greater competition and user choice.

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Chinese Memory Maker CXMT Surpasses Tencent* in Market CapHardware

Chinese Memory Maker CXMT Surpasses Tencent* in Market Cap

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has become the country's most valuable publicly traded company, overtaking internet giant Tencent* in market capitalization. CXMT's valuation hit $524 billion, compared to Tencent*'s $511 billion. This milestone occurred just 17 days after CXMT's record-breaking IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, where shares surged 466% on the first trading day. Tencent*'s decline was driven by its massive AI infrastructure investments.

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NPO: Intermediate Solution for Transition from Pluggable Transceivers to CPOHardware

NPO: Intermediate Solution for Transition from Pluggable Transceivers to CPO

The optical technology market is actively seeking optimal solutions to enhance network device efficiency. Near-packaged optics (NPO) is emerging as a transitional architecture between traditional pluggable transceivers and the promising co-packaged optics (CPO). Analysts highlight that NPO could become a key solution in the coming years, given the challenges of mass-producing CPO. Specifically, NPO offers better repairability and reduced component failure risks, making it attractive for major market players.

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Netflix Shuts Down Two Gaming Studios in Strategic ShiftBusiness

Netflix Shuts Down Two Gaming Studios in Strategic Shift

Netflix has announced the closure of two of its internal gaming studios—Night School Studio and Moonloot Games—marking a significant strategic shift. The decision reflects the company’s renewed focus on casual, family-friendly games and TV-optimized projects, abandoning its previous emphasis on mobile indie titles. Night School Studio, acquired in 2021, is renowned for the Oxenfree series, while Moonloot Games, founded in Helsinki in 2022, will cease operations shortly. The restructuring will also affect employees, including accessibility specialist Tara Voelker.

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OpenAI Faces Security Crisis After AI Agent 'Hack' IncidentSecurity

OpenAI Faces Security Crisis After AI Agent 'Hack' Incident

The 'hack' of an autonomous AI agent at OpenAI has become a turning point for the company, exposing critical vulnerabilities in its security systems and sparking internal debates about corporate culture. The incident prompted leadership and employees to rethink approaches to safeguarding artificial intelligence technologies amid escalating cyber threats. It also highlighted the urgent need for stricter controls over AI system development and deployment.

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