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FTC Report: Social Media Scams Cost Americans Over $2.1 Billion Last Year
A recent report by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows that Americans lost over $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2023, an approximately eightfold increase compared to 2020. Nearly 30% of victims who reported fraud to the FTC said the scam originated on social media platforms, primarily those owned by Meta, with Facebook accounting for the vast majority of cases, followed by WhatsApp and Instagram with a significant gap.
Italian Archaeological Team Uses AI to Reconstruct the Face of a Victim of the 79 AD Vesuvius Eruption
Italian archaeologists and researchers have, for the first time, used artificial intelligence to digitally reconstruct the face and fleeing moment of a man who died in the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, providing a new perspective on understanding this most famous natural disaster in human history.
Google is Testing a New Search Experience Similar to AI Mode on YouTube
Google is testing a new search experience on the YouTube platform that is similar to an "AI mode," allowing users to ask YouTube questions in a conversational manner and receive results pages integrated from long videos, short videos, and text information. This experimental feature, named "AskYouTube," is currently available to YouTube Premium subscribers aged 18 and over in the United States and needs to be manually enabled in account settings.
Valve Confirms Steam Deck 2 is Under Development, Release Still Distant
Following the announcement of the new Steam Controller's pricing and release date, players inquired about the Steam Machine and the next-generation handheld, Steam Deck 2. Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais recently responded in an interview with IGN, stating that the development of Steam Deck 2 is actively underway within Valve, but neither he nor the company can provide more specific information or a release timeframe. He indicated that the new handheld will…
Most Earth-like Exoplanets Turn Out Unsuitable for Life, Earth Has Unique “Water Advantage”
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that many exoplanets previously considered “habitable candidates” are likely unsuitable for life if they are too dry, even if they are located within the habitable zone and have surface temperatures suitable for liquid water.
Apple Launches New App Store Subscription Plan: More Affordable with a 12-Month Commitment
Apple has announced a new subscription payment method on the App Store, offering developers and users more flexible subscription options. The Cupertino-based tech giant will allow developers to offer a "12-month commitment, pay monthly" subscription plan for their applications.
Those “Baibiao” and “Monthly Payments” That Tricked You Into Clicking the Wrong Option Are Finally Going to Be Sanctioned
Many people have experienced the frustration of accidentally signing up for installment plans with extra fees while shopping online, often hidden within complex payment interfaces. These “Baibiao” (white bars) and “monthly payment” options, along with similar products, have become pervasive in online shopping. Now, new regulations are coming into effect on September 30th to curb these deceptive practices.
Samsung Electronics to Withdraw Home Appliance and TV Sales Business from China This Year
Samsung Electronics will withdraw its home appliance and TV sales business from the Chinese market this year. Sources say Samsung may finalize its decision to halt sales of home appliances and TVs in China as early as the end of April. According to the sources, Samsung will retain its local production of home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners in China, using the related production bases as supply hubs for overseas markets.
Southern Power Grid Responds to Regional Spot Electricity Price Fluctuations: Residential Electricity Prices Unaffected
Recently, the spot electricity market prices in Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Hainan provinces have experienced a temporary increase, sparking online discussion. The average spot price in Guangdong has risen most significantly in the short term. Many netizens mistakenly believe that household electricity costs will increase accordingly, expressing concerns about family burdens.
Employee Fired for Using Phone in Restroom, Photo Display Sparks Controversy, Company Responds: Manager Took Photo Through the Crack in the Door
Recently, a disciplinary notice from a technology company in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, has sparked widespread online discussion. A probationary employee was deemed to have deserted their post and been lazy for spending a long time in the restroom and using their phone for non-work-related activities, resulting in a 200 yuan deduction from their performance bonus and termination of their labor contract.
Two Men Successfully Cross Africa in a Three-Wheeled Vehicle, Facing Repairs and Near-Misses
Recently, British man Ollie Jenks and his Canadian partner Seth Scott completed an extreme journey from London to Cape Town, South Africa, driving a vintage three-wheeled vehicle. The 22,500-kilometer journey through 22 countries took four and a half months, making them the first people globally to cross the African continent in a three-wheeler.
PS5 Pro Achieves Major Breakthrough! Successfully Implements Path Tracing
The well-known technical analysis agency "Digital Foundry" today published an article revealing a shocking technical achievement: Codemasters developers have successfully run a path tracing prototype version of "F1 25" on the PS5 Pro.
TSMC is Doubling Down on Expansion, with 2nm First-Year Output Increasing by Approximately 45%
TSMC Senior Vice President Hou Yongqing stated that to meet the explosive demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC), TSMC is advancing its expansion plans at "double speed" compared to the past. This year, TSMC will have five 2nm fabs simultaneously entering the ramp-up phase, marking the most aggressive expansion record in history. As a result, the first-year output of 2nm will increase by approximately 45% compared to the same period for 3nm.
NVIDIA Groq 3 LPX Expected to Ship Ahead of Schedule in Q3 2026, Foxconn Exclusive Manufacturer
NVIDIA's Groq 3 LPX chip is expected to ship ahead of schedule in the third quarter of 2026. Initial industry estimates predicted limited shipments of Groq 3 LPX this year, but current supply chain reports indicate that LP30 and LP35 chips used within LPX racks will reach 1.5 million units this year, further increasing to 2.5 million units by 2027.
Say Goodbye to Weekend-Long Configuration: Ubuntu 26.04 Brings Native Support for NVIDIA CUDA and AMD ROCm
Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "ResoluteRaccoon," natively integrating the NVIDIA CUDA and AMD ROCm GPU computing frameworks into its official software repositories. This resolves the long-standing pain point for Linux users of complex GPU computing environment configuration.
China Delivers World's First 10,000-Car Carrier
According to CCTV News, today, the world's first 10,000-car LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) built by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Group, was officially delivered to South Korean company HMM in Guangzhou Nansha. This giant vessel, dubbed the "floating car city" by the industry, not only sets a new global record for the largest loading capacity of car carriers but also marks a key breakthrough for China in the field of high-end shipbuilding, fully mastering the core technology of 10,000-car carriers.
Lenovo, HP, Dell and Other Laptops See Price Increases Across the Board: A 12,000 Yuan Computer Now Costs 18,000 Yuan
Recently, offline retail stores have experienced a new round of concentrated price increases for laptops. Mainstream brands such as Lenovo, HP, and Dell have raised prices across the board, with increases starting at 20%, and some popular models seeing even higher increases than the industry average.
Truck Driver Uses Aluminum Foil to Wrap ETC Device and Illegally Avoid Tolls, Receiving a Sentence for Fraud
A truck driver, Shi, attempted to save on transportation costs by wrapping his ETC device in aluminum foil to block the signal and illegally avoid highway tolls, accumulating over 50,000 yuan in unpaid fees. From October 2023 to February 2025, Shi used aluminum foil to prevent the toll system from accurately recording his travel distance, paying only short-distance fees.
Microsoft to Fully Disable Legacy TLS Protocol Connections in Exchange Online in July
Microsoft has announced that it will fully disable the legacy Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 in Exchange Online starting in July 2026, forcing all clients and services to upgrade to TLS 1.2 or higher to access email services. This decision marks a key step in Microsoft's efforts to phase out outdated security infrastructure.
Intel Has Substantially Ended its Consumer Discrete Graphics Card Business, Stopping at Arc B580
Reports indicate that Intel has substantially ended its consumer discrete graphics card business. The Celestial gaming GPU based on the Xe3P architecture has been confirmed as cancelled, officially ending the Arc product line with the B580 and B570 based on the Battlemage architecture.
China's First Forward-Designed Autorotative Gyrocopter Successfully Completes First Flight
According to CCTV News, China's first forward-designed autorotative gyrocopter successfully completed its maiden flight in Yantai today. This marks a breakthrough for China in filling the gap in light autorotative gyrocopters and achieving independent research and development of core technologies, as well as the construction of a standardized airworthiness system.
EU Issues AI Competition Compliance Guidelines to Google, Forcing Open Access to Android System
The European Commission formally issued a series of proposed measures to Google on Monday, detailing how the tech giant should provide access to core features of its Android mobile operating system to AI competitors in order to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
Suspect in White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Shooting Appears in Court for the First Time, Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump
A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Trump at a dinner in Washington D.C. over the weekend. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, made his first appearance in federal court on Monday. He is also charged with gun crimes.
Trump Calls for ABC to Fire Late-Night Host Kimmel
U.S. President Trump on Monday said ABC and its parent company Walt Disney should immediately fire Jimmy Kimmel. Last Thursday, Kimmel referred to Melania Trump as "radiant, like a pregnant widow" in a segment mocking the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Chinese Man Accused of Cyberattacks on U.S. Extradited to Houston for Trial
A man accused of launching cyberattacks on behalf of the Chinese government has been extradited to the United States and is currently detained in Houston, Texas, awaiting trial. According to previous indictments from the U.S. Department of Justice, the man, identified as Xu Zewei, allegedly worked as a contractor for China’s Ministry of State Security and participated in a series of hacking operations targeting U.S. entities.
The $50 Movie Ticket Era Has Arrived
For a long time, a major advantage of going to the movies was its cost-effectiveness, allowing people to enjoy over two hours of entertainment for a relatively small amount of money. However, with single ticket prices now soaring to $50, that advantage is disappearing. The premiere showing in Regal Cinemas' top-tier theaters for "Dune 3" this December reached $50.
Ten-Day "Air Taxi" Service Test Flights in New York, Route from Manhattan to Kennedy Airport
Joby Aviation Inc. plans to test fly electric air taxis between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan this week to showcase its quieter, zero-emission aircraft. According to Joby, these demonstration flights will be the first point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flights in New York.
Alipay Integrates with Apple NFC Transit Cards: iPhone Users Can Now Tap and Ride Without Pre-Charging
Alipay has announced a major upgrade to Apple Wallet's NFC transit card functionality, allowing iPhone users in multiple cities across China to seamlessly integrate with the Alipay payment system. The upgrade covers cities including Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, and more, and eligible iPhone users will receive system notifications to upgrade their existing cards.
Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone Exposed: New Quad-Curved Screen Creates a Physical Liquid Glass Effect
Multiple sources confirm that Apple plans to launch a commemorative iPhone with a completely new quad-curved design on the 20th anniversary of the iPhone in 2027. According to blogger @UniverseIce, Apple may name it "Liquid Glass Display," a new form of quad-curved screen that, unlike conventional Android models, doesn't pursue high curvature but focuses on visual appeal.
Study Suggests "Haunted" Houses May Be Due to Infrasound from Pipes, Furnaces, and Ventilation Systems
The unsettling, creepy, or even "watched" feeling some people experience in old houses is often attributed to ghosts. However, a new study suggests a more common cause: infrasound – low-frequency sound inaudible to the human ear – from old pipes and furnace systems.
