AI-Polluted Internet, Quantum Encryption Worries,
and Moon Landing Mishaps 🌙
Welcome to another riveting edition! As always, we're here to spice up your tech news experience with sarcasm and fun. Sit back, relax, and let us keep you entertained during your porcelain throne session with the latest in tech!
AI: Littering the Internet with "Like a Language Model" (The Verge) The phrase "like a language model" is popping up everywhere on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Amazon reviews, revealing poorly configured bots that are polluting the internet with spam and fake product reviews. We're witnessing a new era: the AI spamocalypse!
RSA Inventor Shrugs Off Quantum Encryption Threats (The Register) Adi Shamir, inventor of the RSA algorithm, isn't losing sleep over quantum computers breaking encrypted systems. He believes the signal-to-noise ratio of encrypted messages makes quantum hacking inefficient for finding juicy secrets. Boring conversations, rejoice!
Japanese Lunar Module Loses Communication Before Moon Landing (TechCrunch) Japanese company ispace lost communication with its Hakuto-R module just before landing on the Moon. While there's a chance it's intact on the lunar surface, the dream of being the first fully private company to land a commercial module remains unfulfilled – for now.
Solid-State Batteries: The Death Knell for Gas Guzzlers? (SAE blog) Automotive engineer Sandy Munro predicts that solid-state batteries will bring an end to gasoline and diesel vehicles within 10-15 years. Get ready for a thrilling era of faster charging and higher energy density, sparking widespread electric vehicle adoption!
Google and Microsoft Share Quarterly Results (The Verge) Google earned $15 billion (down 8% YoY), with slower ad growth but a positive Google Cloud result. Microsoft profited $18.3 billion (up 9%), balancing declining Windows and Xbox sales with booming Azure and Office revenues. Talk about a mixed bag!
Edge Browser's URL Leaks: Blame Bing APIs (The Verge) Microsoft's Edge browser is leaking almost all visited URLs to Bing APIs. Until the company fixes this poorly implemented feature, users should disable the "Show suggestions for following creators" function in their browser settings. Oops, better luck next time, Microsoft!
That's a wrap for this edition! Keep an eye on the AI-polluted web, stay alert to quantum encryption concerns, and enjoy the drama of lunar landing attempts. Until our next rendezvous, happy flushing!