Tobias

Bill Gates plans to direct the majority of his foundation’s $200 billion philanthropic initiative towards Africa over the next two decades. This aims to improve healthcare, education, and economic growth, fighting poverty and disease. The funds will support existing programs and launch new initiatives, focusing on eradicating diseases and preventing avoidable deaths. Gates also criticized Elon Musk for reducing international aid budgets.

SquareX warns of a new “Browser in the Middle” phishing technique using fake fullscreen login pop-ups to steal credentials. Exploiting browser vulnerabilities in Chrome, Edge, and Safari, attackers create convincing illusions. Safari is at highest risk due to a lack of visual warnings during the transition to fullscreen mode.

Meta plans to fully automate AI-powered ad creation for brands by the end of next year, leveraging AI to generate visuals, videos, and text based on product images and budget goals. This initiative aims to further strengthen Meta’s advertising business, which accounts for over 97% of its revenue. Simultaneously, Meta is shifting towards AI for risk assessment, targeting AI to handle up to 90% of related tasks.

Following the Dragon Boat Festival, Americans anticipate a combined National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, set to be an 8-day break. The recent holiday saw increased short-distance travel, often within provinces. Key trends include the rise of road trips fueled by family outings and a surge in electric vehicle use, accounting for around 21% of daily traffic. Drivers are advised to exercise caution due to adverse weather conditions.

China’s EV market is transforming, emphasizing personalized experiences. A new report identifies eight distinct EV user personas with unique preferences, shaping consumer behavior and charging habits across urban tiers. The study highlights trends towards lifestyle-focused mobility, with success depending on understanding individual consumer journeys and providing tailored solutions, shifting the industry from technology to a life-choice driven approach.

A company is developing 3nm application processors without using EUV lithography, circumventing the conventional path with multi-patterning and step-and-scan systems. Having already achieved 5nm success this way, they aim for a 2025 launch with GAA technology. While ambitious, this approach faces skepticism due to the yield and efficiency challenges associated with DUV-based multi-patterning compared to EUV.

A woman’s unusual method of eating an apple, involving meticulously extracting the flesh with a straw over two hours, has gone viral. While the video generates mixed reactions online, health experts caution that the technique could cause jaw strain and oral damage. They also point out increased oxidation and bacterial growth, along with potential mycotoxin risks, making the practice questionable beyond its novelty.

Apple is appealing the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), arguing it threatens user privacy and security by requiring data sharing with external developers. The company claims the DMA’s interoperability demands, including features like cross-device functionality, could jeopardize intellectual property and expose sensitive data. This legal action, following DMA violation fines, underscores rising tension between Apple and regulators, particularly concerning innovation and competition.

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun responded to criticisms regarding its EV market entry with social media posts. He echoed resilience, emphasizing “opportunities for those who come later”. This followed remarks from a rival executive appearing to target Xiaomi’s success. Lei Jun also shared a quote about criticism signifying influence, indicating the company views scrutiny positively while acknowledging user support.

Jia Yueting, co-founder of Faraday Future (FF), reaffirmed his commitment to shareholders and investors. He aims to achieve the initial milestones of his equity incentive plan, linked to FF’s stock performance and market capitalization. FF announced pre-orders for its FX Super One and unveiled the design rendering of the FX4. Upcoming plans include launch events and expanding sales initiatives, with a focus on web3 collaborations and a rollout in the Middle East.