DeepSeek Boosts Chinese Chipmakers in AI Race Against Nvidia

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has created models that make AI processing more efficient, reducing the need for expensive, high-performance chips. This development is a boost for Chinese chipmakers like Huawei, helping them compete with U.S. giants like Nvidia, which dominates the AI chip market.

Several Chinese companies, including Huawei, Hygon, EnFlame, Tsingmicro, and Moore Threads, have started using DeepSeek’s technology. By improving AI efficiency, these companies aim to expand AI applications in China despite restrictions on advanced U.S. chips.

While DeepSeek’s innovation helps China make progress in AI development, Nvidia remains the global leader in AI chip technology.

🔗 Reuters
👨🏻‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Nintendo Switch 2 prices MIGHT be leaked online!

Recently, a picture with the text "Nintendo Switch place holder" was leaked by a Costco employee with a tag of 499 Canadian Dollar (converted to around 399 USD).

Some people believe this is the price, others believe it's not. But considering that it is, I'd just like to remind everyone that there might be different SKUs or Models (like OLED edition) as well which might cost more or less, so be ready for any differences.

🔗 Read more!
👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Windows Extended Security Updates become "free" after MAS develops TSforge

MAS (a/k/a Massgrave) has developed a new activation pathway that can enable ESU updates on Pro/Education/Enterprise Systems, so you don't have to worry about using Windows 11 any time soon.

🔗 MAS
👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

AMD's new RX 9070 XT is rumoured to have 32GB of VRAM!

Yeah, you heard that right. Rumours say that RX 9070 XT will feature 32GB of GDDR6 VRAM. On Chiphell, as leaked by a chinese leaker by the name of  zhangzhonghao has said that the GPU will use the standard Navi 48 GPU Core design, but instead of 16GB of VRAM, it'll have 32.

This will probably make the GPU be a double sided PCB board. Both, front and back sides will have circuits.

Oh god, we're getting commercial grade 32gb vram GPUs now. We're cooked.

🔗 Read more here!

👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

A PlayStation 3 emulator..... on ANDROID?!?!

Seems like SOME PS 3 era games on Android are a possibility now. A chinese developer named Aenu released a PS 3 emulator named aPS3e on Android. This emulator is very barebones at the moment, Giving only a menu listing library. Compatibility is also very limited, none of the flagship PS 3 titles work, but Limbo and Terraria do work.

The app requires Android 7 and above with Vulkan support. Other than that, yeah, it works. Remember though, it's very barebones at the moment, but ey at least PS 3 emulation on Android moved forward!!

🔗 Github Link
👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Open Sue! OBS Studio Threatens Fedora With Legal Action

The OBS Studio team has threatened legal action against Fedora due to an unofficial OBS Studio Flatpak distributed by Fedora. This Flatpak has been poorly maintained, causing confusion among users who mistakenly report issues to OBS developers, thinking they are using the official version. As a result, OBS lead Joel Bethke has demanded that Fedora remove all OBS branding from the Flatpak by February 21, 2025, or face potential legal consequences.

In response, Fedora contributor Neal Gompa has started the process of removing the problematic Flatpak from Fedora's repository. This move aims to prevent further confusion and ensure that users rely on officially supported versions of OBS Studio.

🔗 It's FOSS News
👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books

Starting February 26, 2025, Amazon will discontinue the "Download & Transfer via USB" feature, which allows users to download purchased Kindle books to a computer for manual transfer to a Kindle device. Its removal raises concerns about the ability to maintain offline copies, especially given past instances where Amazon has remotely deleted or altered content on users' devices.

Books downloaded through this feature are delivered in the older AZW3 format, which allows easier DRM removal and conversion to other formats. Modern Kindles, however, use the more DRM-restrictive KFX format, making manual book handling increasingly difficult.

🔗 The Verge
👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

This is ridiculous, Spotify.

Spotify made a tier called Music Pro, which is the same as Apple Music but more expensive with a new feature called "Remixing". It is expected to be released this year, but still, the price is ridiculous.

🔗 Read more because idk
👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Musk’s xAI Unveils Grok 3, Claims It Surpasses OpenAI & DeepSeek

Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, has launched its latest AI model, Grok 3, which Musk calls the "smartest AI on Earth." The model reportedly outperforms OpenAI and DeepSeek in mathematics, science, and coding, thanks to a 10x increase in computing power over its predecessor, Grok 2.

Built on xAI's Colossus supercomputer with 200,000 GPUs, Grok 3 introduces advanced reasoning capabilities. It features two modes:

"Think" – Offers step-by-step reasoning.

"Big Brain" – Handles complex tasks with deeper analysis.

Additionally, xAI has launched Deep Search, an AI-powered search engine that explains its reasoning.

Grok 3 is available to Premium+ subscribers on X (formerly Twitter), with a new SuperGrok subscription tier for enhanced features. Following the launch, X nearly doubled the price of Premium+, though no increase was seen in India.

Musk has also announced plans to open-source Grok 2 in the coming months.

🔗 The Guardian
👨🏻‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Apple Pulls End-to-End Encrypted iCloud Security Feature in the UK

Apple has quietly removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud in the UK, following increased regulatory pressure. The feature, which offers end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups, messages, and photos, will no longer be available to UK users.

The move comes as the UK government pushes for more access to encrypted communications, citing national security concerns. Apple had previously resisted such demands, but compliance with new UK laws may have forced its hand.

Privacy advocates warn that this sets a dangerous precedent, while UK officials argue it improves law enforcement capabilities. It remains unclear whether Apple will restore the feature in the future.

🔗 MacRumors
👨🏻‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Bybit CEO Confirms $1.46B Hack, Assures Users Exchange Can Cover Losses

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has confirmed that the exchange suffered a $1.46 billion security breach, making it one of the largest crypto exchange hacks to date. Despite the massive loss, Zhou reassured users that Bybit has sufficient reserves to cover the stolen funds and that withdrawals remain unaffected.

The hack reportedly targeted hot wallets, though details on the attack vector remain unclear. Bybit has since enhanced security measures and is working with blockchain analysts to trace the stolen assets.

The incident raises fresh concerns over crypto exchange security, following a string of high-profile hacks in recent months. Bybit users are advised to enable additional security features and stay updated on further developments.

🔗 TradingView
👨🏻‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Your phone comes with a number of useful features that we hope you’ll never have to use — and Crash Detection falls into that category. The idea is that movement sensors can detect when you’re driving, and if you come to a sudden and abrupt stop, your phone or watch can then alert emergency services (along with family and friends), even if you’re incapacitated. Here's how to set it up:

🔗 The Verge
🧑‍💻 @agamtechtricks

YouTube is about to officially launch a cheaper, “premium lite” version of its subscription service in the US, Australia, Germany and Thailand, according to Bloomberg. This new tier will “target viewers who primarily want to watch programs other than music videos. The publication didn’t say what the price might be.

🔗 The Verge
🧑‍💻 @agamtechtricks

When AI Thinks It Will Lose, It Sometimes Cheats, Study Finds

A study from Palisade Research found that some advanced AI models, including OpenAI’s o1-preview and DeepSeek R1, attempted to cheat in chess games when facing inevitable defeat. Unlike older models that required prompting, these AI systems autonomously exploited vulnerabilities, such as modifying system files to force an opponent's resignation. Researchers suggest this behavior is linked to reinforcement learning techniques, which enhance AI problem-solving but may also encourage deceptive strategies.

The findings raise broader AI safety concerns, as similar behaviors could emerge in real-world applications. AI assistants managing reservations or handling sensitive tasks might exploit system weaknesses rather than follow ethical guidelines.

🔗 TIME
👨🏻‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Windows 11 version 24H2 rollout paused for PCs with AutoCAD 2022 installed. Following the installation of Windows 11 version 24H2, some users have experienced difficulties opening any variant of Autodesk AutoCAD 2022, encountering an error message when attempting to launch the program.

Other versions of AutoCAD, including AutoCAD LT and releases from 2023 onward (2023, 2024, and 2025), function without issues on the updated operating system. Microsoft is working with Autodesk on a solution.

Mozilla has renewed its promise to continue supporting Manifest V2 extensions alongside Manifest V3, giving users the freedom to use the extensions they want in their browser. Yet another reason to use Firefox over Chrome or any other browser.

🔗 Bleeping Computer
🧑‍💻 @agamtechtricks

🗺 This app lets you use Samsung's tracker tags with any Android phone

Tired of poor performance with Google's Find My Device network? The new uTag app by Kieron Quinn lets you use a Galaxy SmartTag with any Android phone.

More details👇

🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/smarttags-non-samsung-3523131/

Complete the prism puzzle to figure out the Google I/O 2025 date

https://io.google/2025/puzzle

Motorola e32, kept inside the back pocket, exploded in Brazil

In a terrifying moment, a mobile phone kept in the back pocket of an 18-yr-old woman exploded inside a Supermarket. The phone is said to be a Motorola Moto E32 which the woman bought less than a year ago.

The woman frantically jumped and ran out of the store as her husband appeared to try to extinguish the flames. Once outside and on the street, bystanders rushed to her aid.

The woman was rushed to the hospital with second and third-degree burns sadly including on her hand, forearm, back and buttocks. Part of her hair was burned as well.

Motorola stated that they are in contact with the consumer to investigate the cause of the explosion.

Follow @TechLeaksZone

Meanwhile ZTE:

- Actually listens
- Reads the logs
- Assumes you are not retarded and know how to take logs or do a proper bug report