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OpenAI Launches Advanced Account Security with Yubico Hardware Security Keys
OpenAI has announced a new security plan called “Advanced Account Security” (AAS) for ChatGPT users, marking a more systematic effort to strengthen account protection. This feature is optional and designed for "high-value target users," but theoretically, any user willing to increase their account security level can use it.
Elon Musk Confirms xAI Used OpenAI Models to Train Grok
During a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, Elon Musk admitted in testimony that his AI company, xAI, utilized OpenAI's models through a technique called "distillation" to train its chatbot, Grok, bringing this previously tacit industry practice into the spotlight.
Some iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air Users Encounter Charging Issues
Apple's latest models are experiencing abnormal charging behavior after the battery is depleted, affecting the iPhone 17 Pro series and iPhone Air, raising user concerns. Mayo reported that when his iPhone Air was connected to a USB-C charging cable seconds after completely draining and shutting down, the phone failed to restart and did not display the usual red battery icon indicating charging.
Microsoft Tests Auto SR Upscaling on Xbox Ally X, a New Competitor to DLSS
Microsoft has begun testing its Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature on the Xbox Ally X handheld device. This technology is seen as a direct competitor to NVIDIA DLSS, aiming to improve the frame rate and image quality of PC games. Auto SR first landed on select Copilot Plus PCs nearly two years ago, and Microsoft is now bringing it to this 7-inch handheld, initially offering a preview test to Xbox Insider users.
Miniature Homemade Solar Car Finds a Realistic "Sweet Spot"
While mass-producing solar-powered cars remains challenging, a creator has demonstrated a more viable path by shrinking the vehicle's size and reusing electric bicycle technology. Despite improvements in solar panel price and efficiency, generating enough energy for long-distance travel on a standard-sized car remains difficult, with energy density being the core bottleneck. In this context, a miniature two-seater solar car built using electric bicycle components offers a compromise.
Trump Demands ABC Quickly Fire Jimmy Kimmel
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday again pressured ABC to immediately fire late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, warning that the matter "better be resolved quickly." Trump posted on TruthSocial, "When will the Fake News Network ABC fire that very unfunny Jimmy Kimmel? He is terribly hosting one of the lowest rated shows on television. People are angry. This should be resolved quickly!"
Iran War Boosts China's High-Growth Industry: Coal-to-Chemical New Materials
The large-scale coal combustion boom that once supported China's economic rise is now gradually slowing down. However, this fossil fuel still has other uses, and the Iran war is greatly boosting one key track. The conflict has dealt a major blow to much of Asia's petrochemical industry – which is highly dependent on Middle Eastern crude oil for the production of raw materials for everything from PVC pipes to paracetamol. The near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up production costs and even led to supply shortages in some categories.
Microsoft Windows Monthly Active Users Reach 1.6 Billion, Bing Surpasses 1 Billion for the First Time
During the latest quarterly earnings call, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that Windows now has 1.6 billion monthly active users, while Bing's monthly active users have exceeded 1 billion for the first time. He also emphasized that Microsoft is refocusing its strategic priorities back on Windows, aiming to improve the system's basic experience and drive overall engagement with core products like the Edge browser and Bing search.
“AirPods Ultra” May Be Apple’s First Headphone Product Equipped with Infrared Imaging Sensors
According to recent reports from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, Apple is planning a new type of AirPods with a camera module "designed for Siri" integrated into the wireless headphone body. This new product is expected to be priced higher than the current $249 AirPods Pro 3, so Apple is considering using the new name "AirPods Ultra" to differentiate it from the existing Pro series in terms of positioning.
13 Xbox First-Party Games Have Sold Over 100,000 Units on PS5
Due to poor sales of its own hardware, Xbox had to abandon exclusivity and fully shift to a multi-platform approach, resulting in almost all first-party games launching on PS5. This strategy has proven effective in the short term.
How OpenAI’s $500 Billion Data Center Project “Stargate” Changed Course
OpenAI’s ambitious “Stargate” plan, initially a $500 billion project to secure computing power, is undergoing adjustments, with some projects even being abandoned. However, the company’s willingness to do whatever it takes to acquire computing power has given it an edge in the artificial intelligence infrastructure race.
Pop Mart LABUBU Refrigerator Sells Out Immediately, Resale Market Sees a Premium of 4000 Yuan
Today at 22:00, the Pop Mart LABUBU refrigerator officially went on sale and sold out immediately on both the Pop Mart Home Appliances JD self-operated flagship store and the Tmall flagship store. It is reported that this release of the Pop Mart THEMONSTERS Lifestyle Series refrigerator is available in two versions: Home and House of the Monsters, both of which are globally limited to 999 units, each with a unique limited edition number, and are priced at 5999 yuan.
Take-Two CEO Addresses High Price Rumors, Says GTA 6 Price Will Be “Fair and Reasonable”
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick recently stated at the “Interactive Innovation Video Game Conference” in Las Vegas that the pricing for *Grand Theft Auto VI* (GTA VI) will be “very reasonable,” aiming to provide value that matches the content volume. Earlier rumors suggested the highly anticipated game might significantly exceed the current mainstream $70-$80 price point for AAA games, raising concerns about a potential “hundred-dollar” price tag.
Seemingly Harmless Goldfish Capable of Causing Systemic Damage to Freshwater Ecosystems
Commonly kept as pets, goldfish can trigger cascading ecological disruptions when released into ponds, lakes, or other natural freshwater environments, with impacts far exceeding public perception. A research team from the University of Toledo and the University of Missouri has obtained strong evidence through controlled experiments demonstrating that goldfish significantly disrupt freshwater ecosystems after entering the wild; the research has been published in the journal *Animal Ecology*.
Blaze Entertainment to Remake Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum into Retro Handhelds
BlazeEntertainment recently launched two new retro handheld gaming devices – The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld, reimagining the iconic ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 personal computers of the 1980s as portable gaming consoles. The company is known for its Evercade console with a cartridge-based design, and these new products further strengthen its position in the retro gaming hardware market.
Samsung Warns Memory Shortage May Continue Until 2027, with AI Data Centers Showing the Most Obvious Demand
Samsung Electronics stated that the tight memory supply, currently driving up prices for various electronic products, is unlikely to ease in the short term and may even worsen next year. According to Reuters and information from Samsung's earnings conference call, this severe memory shortage is mainly driven by a surge in demand from AI data centers, and its impact has expanded from mobile phones to more consumer electronics categories such as handheld gaming devices.
OpenAI Responds to Its Models’ “Goblin” Quirks: Codex Was Instructed Not to Mention Mythical Creatures
Following a Wired report revealing OpenAI issued internal instructions to its programming models to “never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures,” OpenAI has published an explanation on its website, calling this a “strange habit” formed during model training.
Data Center Hiring Spree Slows Housing Construction in Texas
The rapid expansion of AI data centers in Texas is clashing with a long-standing problem: a housing shortage. Builders report that electricians are being drawn to data center projects with higher wages, delaying the completion of new homes by up to two months.
Spotify Launches “Official Verification” Artist Badge to Distinguish Humans from AI Content
As AI-generated musician personas and songs flood streaming platforms, Spotify recently announced a new “Verified by Spotify” certification badge to help listeners more easily identify real human artists.
Cloudflare Opens Self-Service Capability for AI Agents, Enabling Account Registration, Domain Purchase, and Application Deployment
Cloudflare announced that AI agents can now handle Cloudflare account creation, paid subscription initiation, domain registration, and API token acquisition for code deployment on behalf of users. This process requires minimal human intervention, typically only for service agreement confirmation, and eliminates the need for manual credit card entry.
Samsung Galaxy Book Laptops Reportedly to Ditch Windows 1
Flight Delayed Over an Hour After Passenger Joked About Having a Bomb Instead of a Power Bank
A flight from Nanning to Guangzhou, CZ3291, was delayed for over an hour, reportedly because a passenger jokingly said they had a bomb instead of a power bank when asked by a flight attendant.
Microsoft to Launch New Surface Devices in Mid-May: Consumer ARM, Business Intel
Microsoft plans to release a new generation of Surface products, including the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8, in mid-May, about two months earlier than the previously predicted July by WindowsCentral. The release will continue the strategy of parallel ARM and Intel platforms, with consumer-grade products equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processor, continuing the ARM architecture route.
JAC Motors Announces Intention to Invest in Pilotus, with Huawei Holding 80% of its Shares
Today, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. announced its intention to invest in Pilotus Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., with Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. as the counterparty. Currently, JAC Motors has not signed a formal investment agreement with relevant parties, and the investment remains uncertain.
Dreame CEO Yu Hao Responds to Request for All Employees to Open Social Media Accounts, Emphasizing the Importance of "Compound Abilities"
This evening, Dreame CEO Yu Hao posted a response regarding the request for all employees to open social media accounts, stating that this represents "compound abilities." He also stated that in the age of AI, only those with compound abilities will be more competitive, and hopes everyone will not be quick to dismiss the idea. The full text is as follows:
U.S. Tech Giants to Surpass $700 Billion in AI-Related Spending This Year
Top U.S. tech companies are planning capital expenditures of up to $725 billion this year, primarily directed towards AI data center equipment. Alphabet (Google's parent company) and Meta have both increased their full-year capital expenditure guidance; Microsoft has provided its first full-year spending estimate through the end of December, matching Alphabet at $190 billion.
Microsoft Senior Engineer Announces: Native Apps Return, Windows Bids Farewell to Web Wrappers
Microsoft senior engineer David Fowler posted on social media stating "Native apps are back," indicating that Windows 11 is progressing towards gradually replacing applications with native implementations. This follows an earlier confirmation by Rudy Huyn, a Microsoft Store and File Explorer architect, that "Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11," marking another signal from a senior engineer.
Luo Yonghao Rarely Talks About His Wife: I Have a Physiological Attraction to Her, But She Doesn't to Me
Recently, Luo Yonghao had an in-depth interview with Cai Kangyong, which sparked widespread attention online after its release. During the interview, Luo Yonghao rarely opened up about his married life, frankly admitting that his attraction to his wife is physiological. He also specifically explained the deeper meaning of "physiological attraction" as he understands it, saying he recently read related books that suggest people are inexplicably drawn to others because they possess genetic traits that they themselves lack.
OpenAI to Launch Cybersecurity-Dedicated Model GPT-5.5-Cyber, Initially Available Only to "Critical Defenders"
OpenAI is preparing to launch a new, cutting-edge cybersecurity model, GPT-5.5-Cyber. CEO Sam Altman stated that this model will not be open to the public but will first be provided to a select group of vetted, trusted "cyber defenders" to help strengthen the cybersecurity defenses of relevant institutions.
Musk's Court Documents Reveal Gabe Newell Once Facilitated an Invitation for Hideo Kojima to Visit SpaceX and OpenAI
A legal dispute between tech giants has unexpectedly revealed an interesting connection between a gaming legend and space exploration dreams. Emails made public due to the lawsuit between Musk and Altman show that Valve founder Gabe Newell personally emailed Elon Musk in 2018, hoping to arrange visits to SpaceX and OpenAI for Hideo Kojima, the creator of "Death Stranding."
