Xiandai - The future is now.https://times.xiand.ai/enhttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/amazon-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-ring-facial-recognition-surveillance/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/amazon-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-ring-facial-recognition-surveillance/Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt filed a class action lawsuit in Seattle on June 2, 2026, alleging that Amazon’s Ring 'Familiar Faces' feature records passersby without their consent.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:18:33 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/google-launches-ai-powered-call-detection-to-combat-deepfake-impersonation/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/google-launches-ai-powered-call-detection-to-combat-deepfake-impersonation/Google is deploying a new detection feature across Android devices to neutralize AI-driven voice scams that contributed to $3 billion in losses during 2024.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:43:37 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/startups/focused-energy-secures-240-million-series-a-to-advance-laser-powered-fusion/https://times.xiand.ai/startups/focused-energy-secures-240-million-series-a-to-advance-laser-powered-fusion/German fusion startup Focused Energy has raised $240 million to transition from experimental physics to high-frequency commercial power generation.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:13:35 GMTstartupshttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/dashlane-reports-password-vault-theft-following-2fa-brute-force-attack/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/dashlane-reports-password-vault-theft-following-2fa-brute-force-attack/Hackers bypassed two-factor authentication to access approximately 20 customer accounts and download encrypted password vaults.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:03:33 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/technology/intel-pushes-xeon-6-as-key-to-datacenter-power-constraints/https://times.xiand.ai/technology/intel-pushes-xeon-6-as-key-to-datacenter-power-constraints/Intel is positioning its new 18A-manufactured Xeon 6+ processor, featuring 288 efficient cores, as a critical tool for operators looking to consolidate aging server fleets to make room for AI infrastructure.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:43:35 GMTtechnologyhttps://times.xiand.ai/gaming/wizards-of-the-coast-unveils-81-cards-from-marvel-super-heroes-magic-the-gathering-set/https://times.xiand.ai/gaming/wizards-of-the-coast-unveils-81-cards-from-marvel-super-heroes-magic-the-gathering-set/Wizards of the Coast has previewed 81 cards from the upcoming 600-card Marvel Super Heroes set, introducing unique mechanics for iconic characters ahead of its June 26 release.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:08:40 GMTgaminghttps://times.xiand.ai/business/apples-macbook-neo-sales-surge-in-debut-quarter/https://times.xiand.ai/business/apples-macbook-neo-sales-surge-in-debut-quarter/Apple shipped 1.1 million units of the new $599 MacBook Neo in its first three weeks on the market, signaling a shift in the company's strategy to capture budget-conscious consumers.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:03:34 GMTbusinesshttps://times.xiand.ai/technology/dram-prices-set-to-jump-another-60-percent-as-ai-demand-cripples-supply/https://times.xiand.ai/technology/dram-prices-set-to-jump-another-60-percent-as-ai-demand-cripples-supply/Contract prices for DRAM are expected to climb by up to 63 percent this quarter as major manufacturers continue to prioritize high-capacity memory for AI servers.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:43:34 GMTtechnologyhttps://times.xiand.ai/crypto/andrew-yangs-noble-acquires-crypto-powered-helium-mobile/https://times.xiand.ai/crypto/andrew-yangs-noble-acquires-crypto-powered-helium-mobile/Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s organization, Noble, has acquired the assets of Helium Mobile to advance its decentralized infrastructure goals.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:28:36 GMTcryptohttps://times.xiand.ai/technology/jensen-huang-pivots-nvidia-toward-ai-driven-pc-transformation-at-computex-2026/https://times.xiand.ai/technology/jensen-huang-pivots-nvidia-toward-ai-driven-pc-transformation-at-computex-2026/Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used the Computex 2026 stage to unveil the RTX Spark chip while dismissing potential for a gaming handheld, prioritizing a broader evolution of the personal computer.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:38:35 GMTtechnologyhttps://times.xiand.ai/crypto/mt-gox-transfers-739-million-in-bitcoin-as-repayment-deadline-approaches/https://times.xiand.ai/crypto/mt-gox-transfers-739-million-in-bitcoin-as-repayment-deadline-approaches/The defunct exchange Mt. Gox moved approximately $739 million in Bitcoin to an unknown wallet on June 2, 2026, as the deadline for creditor repayments nears.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:38:33 GMTcryptohttps://times.xiand.ai/gaming/subnautica-2-developers-address-player-complaints-with-predator-combat-patch/https://times.xiand.ai/gaming/subnautica-2-developers-address-player-complaints-with-predator-combat-patch/Developer Unknown Worlds has released a hotfix for the Early Access title Subnautica 2 that reduces the frequency of predator attacks to address player frustration.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:58:35 GMTgaminghttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/google-launches-gemini-spark-as-an-always-on-ai-agent/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/google-launches-gemini-spark-as-an-always-on-ai-agent/Google has introduced Gemini Spark, a $99-a-month AI agent capable of navigating external applications and managing personal digital workflows.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:43:33 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/claude-chatbot-suffers-major-outage-following-anthropic-ipo-filing/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/claude-chatbot-suffers-major-outage-following-anthropic-ipo-filing/Anthropic’s Claude chatbot and coding tool experienced a significant service disruption on Tuesday, just one day after the company filed for its initial public offering.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:28:34 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/gaming/gabe-newell-reportedly-rejected-aggressive-steam-moderation-proposals/https://times.xiand.ai/gaming/gabe-newell-reportedly-rejected-aggressive-steam-moderation-proposals/Valve co-founder Gabe Newell reportedly shut down a legal proposal for stricter content moderation on Steam by questioning the value of his legal counsel.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:58:33 GMTgaminghttps://times.xiand.ai/gaming/msi-previews-radical-cooling-designs-for-future-high-end-gpus-at-computex/https://times.xiand.ai/gaming/msi-previews-radical-cooling-designs-for-future-high-end-gpus-at-computex/MSI has unveiled a prototype GPU cooling solution featuring a backplate-mounted fan designed to address the thermal requirements of upcoming high-power graphics hardware.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:28:34 GMTgaminghttps://times.xiand.ai/business/hpe-posts-record-107-billion-revenue-as-juniper-acquisition-pays-off/https://times.xiand.ai/business/hpe-posts-record-107-billion-revenue-as-juniper-acquisition-pays-off/Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported a record $10.7 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by a 40 percent year-over-year surge fueled by AI demand and its $14 billion Juniper Networks acquisition.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:53:36 GMTbusinesshttps://times.xiand.ai/business/peter-mandelson-sought-meeting-between-uk-prime-minister-and-palantir-founder/https://times.xiand.ai/business/peter-mandelson-sought-meeting-between-uk-prime-minister-and-palantir-founder/Newly released emails reveal that former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson invited Prime Minister Keir Starmer to meet with Palantir founder Peter Thiel in August 2025.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:38:35 GMTbusinesshttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/police-in-northern-ireland-warn-of-scammers-spoofing-official-phone-numbers/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/police-in-northern-ireland-warn-of-scammers-spoofing-official-phone-numbers/The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued a public warning after fraudsters used spoofing technology to mimic the force’s official switchboard number to solicit bank details and gift cards.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:48:34 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/microsoft-unveils-scout-ai-assistant-and-proprietary-reasoning-models-at-build-2026/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/microsoft-unveils-scout-ai-assistant-and-proprietary-reasoning-models-at-build-2026/Microsoft launched its autonomous 'Scout' assistant and the MAI-Thinking-1 reasoning model during the company's annual Build developer conference in San Francisco.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:33:35 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/intel-unveils-high-density-xeon-rack-designs-for-agentic-ai-workloads/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/intel-unveils-high-density-xeon-rack-designs-for-agentic-ai-workloads/Intel debuted rack-scale reference designs at Computex 2026 capable of packing 36,864 CPU cores into a 100kW power envelope to support large-scale agentic AI.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:44:05 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/technology/direct-to-cell-satellite-adoption-faces-growth-hurdles/https://times.xiand.ai/technology/direct-to-cell-satellite-adoption-faces-growth-hurdles/While direct-to-cell connections are projected to reach 133 million by 2031, market analysts warn that niche demand and poor indoor performance will limit broader adoption.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:43:50 GMTtechnologyhttps://times.xiand.ai/technology/grapheneos-releases-version-2-of-its-speech-services-utility/https://times.xiand.ai/technology/grapheneos-releases-version-2-of-its-speech-services-utility/The privacy-focused Android distribution GrapheneOS has officially launched version 2 of its Speech Services application, available now via its GitHub repository.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:18:46 GMTtechnologyhttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/security-researchers-warn-of-code-execution-risks-in-net-build-process/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/security-researchers-warn-of-code-execution-risks-in-net-build-process/Researchers at Tier Zero Security have identified a potential vulnerability where NuGet packages can execute arbitrary code during the initial project loading phase in Visual Studio.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:03:50 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/gaming/valves-aggressive-enforcement-of-steam-price-parity-revealed-in-court-documents/https://times.xiand.ai/gaming/valves-aggressive-enforcement-of-steam-price-parity-revealed-in-court-documents/Court documents from an ongoing antitrust lawsuit reveal that Valve threatened to delist major titles from Ubisoft and Warner Bros. over pricing disputes while internal friction grew over platform content policies.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:13:48 GMTgaminghttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/github-developers-revolt-as-new-usage-based-ai-billing-depletes-monthly-credits-in-hours/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/github-developers-revolt-as-new-usage-based-ai-billing-depletes-monthly-credits-in-hours/GitHub Copilot users are threatening to abandon the platform after a shift to usage-based billing caused some developers to exhaust 16% of their monthly Pro+ allowance on a single minor project edit.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:58:47 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/nvidia-releases-its-most-advanced-open-ai-model-amidst-competitive-pressure-from-china/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/nvidia-releases-its-most-advanced-open-ai-model-amidst-competitive-pressure-from-china/Nvidia has launched its most capable open-weights artificial intelligence model to date, though industry analysis indicates a persistent performance gap compared to leading Chinese models.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:08:47 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/duckduckgo-pivots-strategy-from-duck-ai-to-a-no-ai-search-experience/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/duckduckgo-pivots-strategy-from-duck-ai-to-a-no-ai-search-experience/Following the launch of Duck AI, privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo is repositioning its brand to emphasize a 'No AI' product experience.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:53:47 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/gaming/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-suffers-69-percent-box-office-collapse/https://times.xiand.ai/gaming/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-suffers-69-percent-box-office-collapse/LucasFilm’s latest Star Wars theatrical release saw domestic ticket sales plummet by 69 percent during its second weekend, earning $25 million.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:03:47 GMTgaminghttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/red-hat-npm-packages-compromised-in-supply-chain-attack/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/red-hat-npm-packages-compromised-in-supply-chain-attack/Attackers compromised a Red Hat employee's GitHub account to inject the 'Miasma' variant of the Shai-Hulud malware into dozens of npm packages, exposing developer credentials.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:48:48 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/startups/defense-startup-mach-industries-reaches-18b-valuation-after-300m-funding-round/https://times.xiand.ai/startups/defense-startup-mach-industries-reaches-18b-valuation-after-300m-funding-round/Huntington Beach-based Mach Industries has quadrupled its valuation in one year, closing a $300 million Series C round led by Infinite Capital and Ribbit Capital.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:58:46 GMTstartupshttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/security-researchers-flag-surge-in-election-themed-domains-ahead-of-midterms/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/security-researchers-flag-surge-in-election-themed-domains-ahead-of-midterms/Cybersecurity firm Check Point has identified over 5,000 new election-themed web domains registered between April and May, raising alarms about potential phishing and impersonation campaigns.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:53:49 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/vitalik-buterin-opposes-ai-nationalism-as-bernie-sanders-proposes-50-public-stake-in-industry/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/vitalik-buterin-opposes-ai-nationalism-as-bernie-sanders-proposes-50-public-stake-in-industry/Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has criticized AI firms for using nationalistic narratives to justify their business models as Senator Bernie Sanders prepares legislation to seize a 50% public stake in major AI laboratories.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:58:47 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/googles-gemini-spark-ai-agent-proves-capable-but-costly/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/googles-gemini-spark-ai-agent-proves-capable-but-costly/Google’s new Gemini Spark agent successfully parsed private spreadsheets and drafted personalized emails, yet hurdles regarding privacy and price remain.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:48:47 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/bernie-sanders-proposes-seizing-50-percent-of-major-ai-firm-equity/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/bernie-sanders-proposes-seizing-50-percent-of-major-ai-firm-equity/Senator Bernie Sanders has unveiled legislation that would require top artificial intelligence companies to transfer half of their equity to a federally managed sovereign wealth fund for the American public.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:53:49 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/gaming/cataclysm-arcade-unveils-three-new-endlings-tcg-cards-in-exclusive-preview/https://times.xiand.ai/gaming/cataclysm-arcade-unveils-three-new-endlings-tcg-cards-in-exclusive-preview/Cataclysm Arcade has debuted three new Endlings trading cards that introduce significant mechanical shifts to the game's competitive ecosystem.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:43:46 GMTgaminghttps://times.xiand.ai/startups/startup-the-mall-launches-app-to-centralize-fragmented-online-shopping/https://times.xiand.ai/startups/startup-the-mall-launches-app-to-centralize-fragmented-online-shopping/Founders Ellie Konsker and Shreya Halder have launched The Mall, an app that aggregates product catalogs from thousands of retailers into a single, personalized feed.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:48:48 GMTstartupshttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/data-breach-at-gta-v-cheat-service-exposes-64000-user-accounts/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/data-breach-at-gta-v-cheat-service-exposes-64000-user-accounts/A security breach at the Atlas Menu cheat service has exposed the personal data of nearly 64,000 users, including email addresses, hashed passwords, and IP logs.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:38:47 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/crypto/strategy-shares-slide-following-bitcoin-sell-off-market-sentiment-remains-cautious/https://times.xiand.ai/crypto/strategy-shares-slide-following-bitcoin-sell-off-market-sentiment-remains-cautious/Bitcoin retreated to $71,020, a 3.51% decline, as investors monitor Strategy Shares following a recent liquidation of its Bitcoin holdings.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:33:48 GMTcryptohttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/anthropic-moves-to-ipo-as-florida-launches-landmark-lawsuit-against-openai/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/anthropic-moves-to-ipo-as-florida-launches-landmark-lawsuit-against-openai/Anthropic has filed a confidential S-1 for an IPO following a $965 billion valuation, while Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI over alleged safety failures.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:33:50 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/windborne-systems-claims-new-ai-model-outperforms-government-forecasts/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/windborne-systems-claims-new-ai-model-outperforms-government-forecasts/Startup Windborne Systems has released an AI weather model that it says achieves five-day accuracy benchmarks currently only met by traditional one-day forecasts.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:28:47 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/gaming/viral-horror-hit-the-backrooms-dominates-box-office-with-814-million-opening/https://times.xiand.ai/gaming/viral-horror-hit-the-backrooms-dominates-box-office-with-814-million-opening/The film adaptation of the internet creepypasta earned $81.4 million in its U.S. opening weekend, making 20-year-old Kane Parsons the youngest director to ever top the box office charts.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:33:47 GMTgaminghttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/duckduckgo-expands-no-ai-search-access-via-new-browser-extensions/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/duckduckgo-expands-no-ai-search-access-via-new-browser-extensions/DuckDuckGo has released new Chrome and Firefox extensions to bypass AI-generated search results as the company reports a 30% weekly increase in traffic to its non-AI portal.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:23:46 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/business/ohio-halts-data-center-tax-incentives-after-costs-exceed-projections-by-13-billion/https://times.xiand.ai/business/ohio-halts-data-center-tax-incentives-after-costs-exceed-projections-by-13-billion/Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the state's Tax Credit Authority to stop approving new tax exemptions for data centers after the program cost taxpayers $1.5 billion in 2025 alone.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:28:47 GMTbusinesshttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/atlas-menu-cheat-service-breached-as-64000-user-records-hit-github/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/atlas-menu-cheat-service-breached-as-64000-user-records-hit-github/An attacker dumped a database containing 64,000 user credentials from the Grand Theft Auto cheat service Atlas Menu onto a public GitHub repository.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:18:48 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/meta-ai-support-bot-flaw-allows-hijacking-of-high-profile-instagram-accounts/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/meta-ai-support-bot-flaw-allows-hijacking-of-high-profile-instagram-accounts/A vulnerability in Meta’s AI support assistant allowed hackers to bypass multi-factor authentication and seize control of high-profile Instagram accounts, including the Obama White House profile.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:23:50 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/recording-academy-ceo-says-ai-is-now-ubiquitous-in-music-production/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/recording-academy-ceo-says-ai-is-now-ubiquitous-in-music-production/Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. says AI has become a constant presence in modern music studios, even as the organization maintains its ban on AI-generated entries for Grammy awards.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:13:47 GMTaihttps://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/dutch-authorities-dismantle-massive-17-million-device-botnet/https://times.xiand.ai/cybersecurity/dutch-authorities-dismantle-massive-17-million-device-botnet/Law enforcement agencies in the Netherlands successfully seized 200 servers used to hijack and control 17 million compromised devices worldwide.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:08:46 GMTcybersecurityhttps://times.xiand.ai/crypto/strategy-breaks-bitcoin-accumulation-streak-with-25-million-sale-to-fund-dividends/https://times.xiand.ai/crypto/strategy-breaks-bitcoin-accumulation-streak-with-25-million-sale-to-fund-dividends/Strategy sold 32 bitcoin for $2.5 million between May 26 and May 31 to fund preferred stock distributions, marking its first sale since December 2022.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:08:50 GMTcryptohttps://times.xiand.ai/ai/ai-chatbots-fail-medical-misinformation-test-returning-inaccurate-and-fabricated-advice/https://times.xiand.ai/ai/ai-chatbots-fail-medical-misinformation-test-returning-inaccurate-and-fabricated-advice/A study published in BMJ Open reveals that nearly half of the responses provided by AI chatbots on medical topics contain problematic information or outright fabrications.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:03:47 GMTai