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A hacker known as Cyberleek leaks two GTA VI gameplay clips and

A hacker known as Cyberleek leaks two GTA VI gameplay clips and the full map in protest of Rockstar Games' digital-only release; Rockstar issues DMCA takedowns

TL;DRHacker leaks GTA VI gameplay and map to protest Rockstar's digital-only sales model.

Why it matters: Raises questions about game preservation, digital ownership rights, and hackers' leverage over major publishers.

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Anthropic passes OpenAI on revenue for the first time

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Search in strange quark sector reveals new particle possibilities

Physicists found unexpected particle behavior in exotic quark experiments at Jefferson Lab.

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VentureBeat names Rob Strechay as its first Lead Analyst, expanding its

VentureBeat hired Rob Strechay as first Lead Analyst to boost enterprise AI coverage.

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Building a Quantum Computer, One Fragile Qubit at a Time

Scientists are racing to build quantum computers using different qubit technologies with uncertain winners.

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SK Hynix Announces $29 Billion Share Buyback Plan

SK Hynix will buy back $29 billion in shares to prop up stock price.

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Calendly throws its hat into meeting note-taker circus

Calendly is adding an AI meeting assistant called Callie to its scheduling platform.

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ISS spacewalkers discover there's no such thing

ISS antenna repair took longer than expected; astronauts must return for more work.

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Young Americans Become More Hostile to AI, Fearing Job Losses

Young US workers are worried AI will eliminate their jobs.

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