Brother printers have reportedly begun locking out third-party ink cartridges through firmware updates while removing older firmware versions from their support portals. Louis Rossmann, a well-known RepairTuber, expresses disappointment in Brother's shift towards restrictive practices, particularly affecting color calibration functionality and third-party toner compatibility.
Italy's Council of Ministers approved a draft law to reintroduce nuclear power, reversing the country's 1987 phase-out decision. The legislation aims to create a framework for sustainable nuclear energy implementation, targeting up to 16 GW capacity by 2050 while focusing on advanced reactor technologies and strict safety measures.
TSMC announced plans to invest over $100 billion in expanding its U.S. chip manufacturing operations, including three new chip plants, two packaging facilities, and an R&D center in Arizona. The significant expansion was announced jointly by TSMC CEO C.C. Wei and President Trump at the White House.
Efabless, a technology company, has ceased operations temporarily due to financial difficulties and lack of funding, with no specified timeline for resumption.
Boris Spassky, former World Chess Champion who passed away recently, left an indelible mark on chess history through his remarkable career and gentlemanly demeanor. The article shares personal memories of friendship between the author and Spassky, highlighting their encounters from the late 1970s until his later years in Moscow. A new chess training software version 18 is introduced with enhanced capabilities including playing style analysis and access to billions of games.
Microsoft appears to be preparing to shut down Skype in May 2024, as revealed by hidden code in the latest Windows preview. The messaging platform, acquired by Microsoft for $8.5 billion in 2011, has struggled to maintain relevance against modern competitors like WhatsApp and Discord. Microsoft plans to transition remaining users to Teams, marking the end of Skype's 21-year run.
A detailed guide explains how to create and view 3D photos using simple eye-crossing techniques without special equipment. The process leverages the brain's natural ability to construct 3D images from two slightly different perspectives, enabling anyone to capture and experience stereoscopic images. The guide emphasizes the artistic potential of 3D photography, particularly for capturing complex scenes like forests and caves.
Apple announced plans to create 20,000 new US jobs and invest $500 billion domestically over four years, including AI server production in Texas. The announcement follows a meeting between CEO Tim Cook and President Trump amid ongoing concerns about Chinese tariffs.
PARADISEC has developed a groundbreaking cassette restoration technology called LM-3032 Tape Restorator to recover degraded audio recordings of endangered languages and cultural heritage. The device applies cyclomethicone to restore unplayable tapes, enabling the preservation of thousands of hours of irreplaceable linguistic and cultural recordings from the Pacific region.
Utah legislation S.B. 180 mandates police to disclose the use of generative AI in report writing and requires departments to establish AI usage policies. The bill addresses concerns about Axon's Draft One software, which automatically generates police reports from body-cam audio, while highlighting potential risks in accuracy and accountability.