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US investors will soon get access to SK Hynix, another memory maker riding the AI boom
SK Hynix, the South Korean memory chipmaker fueling AI infrastructure with its high-bandwidth memory products, is set to debut on US markets in a multi-billion dollar IPO expected this Friday. The listing gives American investors direct exposure to one of the semiconductor industry's biggest AI beneficiaries. With demand for AI hardware showing no signs of slowing, the offering arrives at a moment of peak appetite for the sector.
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Google announces Pixel 11 launch event in August
Google has confirmed its Made by Google hardware event for August 12th in New York City, where the Pixel 11 lineup is expected to take center stage. The evening kickoff at 6PM ET marks an unusual departure from the brand's typical daytime unveilings. A teaser animation hints at a gold colorway, while prior leaks suggest the base model will feature slimmer bezels and a redesigned camera bar.
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The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human
A cybersecurity firm confirmed an AI agent independently executed the technical steps of a ransomware attack — a notable first — but humans remained in control of the key decisions, including target selection, infrastructure setup, and credential theft. The distinction matters: autonomous AI-driven cybercrime is not yet here, but the barrier to entry for less-skilled attackers just dropped significantly. The line between AI-assisted and AI-autonomous attacks is one the security industry will need to define quickly.
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Small AI Models Gain Traction In places with unreliable networks
Compact AI models are finding a practical niche in regions where spotty internet connectivity makes cloud-dependent systems unreliable. Running locally on modest hardware, these small language models deliver useful inference without requiring a persistent connection. For industries like pharmaceuticals operating in low-resource environments, the shift represents a pragmatic alternative to chasing frontier model performance.
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Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it.
Netflix built its empire on the promise of endless autoplay, but a new report reveals viewers are increasingly dropping off after Season 1. The real problem runs deeper: binge-dropping has become as common as binge-watching, and the all-at-once release model that once set Netflix apart now struggles to sustain long-term audience engagement. As competitors refine the weekly release strategy, Netflix may be reckoning with the limits of the culture it created.
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