Tech Warehouse robot uses AI to play real-life Tetris to handle more than ever before Revolutionizing warehouse efficiency one box at a time Published January 30, 2025 6:00am EST close This warehouse robot uses AI to play real-life Tetris to handle more than ever before A multipurpose robotic system aims to maximize space utilization and reduce shipping costs. In a groundbreaking development for warehouse automation, Ambi Robotics just launched AmbiStack, a multipurpose robotic system that promises to transform the way items are stacked onto pallets and into containers.This innovative solution tackles a fundamental challenge in logistics: maximizing space utilization and reducing shipping costs. AmbiStack (Ambi Robotics)The AmbiStack advantageAmbiStack operates like a real-world 3D Tetris game, expertly arranging items to optimize space in containers and pallets. By minimizing wasted space, warehouses can significantly reduce shipping costs and improve overall efficiency."Logistics companies are under continuous pressure to deliver items faster and for lower cost, which puts a lot of strain on operations to maintain reliability while rapidly adapting for the future," Jim Liefer, CEO of Ambi Robotics, also tells CyberGuy."AmbiStack can be rapidly configured to automate the repetitive motions involved in a huge variety of stacking and palletizing applications, driving greater accuracy and efficiency, while future-proofing warehouse operations." AmbiStack (Ambi Robotics)Powered by PRIME-1: AI at its coreThe rapid development and deployment of AmbiStack was made possible by PRIME-1, Ambi Robotics' new artificial intelligence foundation model for warehouse robots. This advanced AI enables AmbiStack to begin working efficiently from day one in production environments.Ken Goldberg, co-founder and chief scientist at Ambi Robotics, tells CyberGuy, AmbiStack (Ambi Robotics)Why AmbiStack mattersCost reduction and efficiency: AmbiStack addresses the pressing need for automated solutions that cut labor costs, reduce manual inefficiencies and tackle accuracy challenges.Ergonomic improvements: The system alleviates the physical strain on workers by handling heavy lifting tasks.Adaptive intelligence: Trained using Sim2Real reinforcement learning, AmbiStack can make real-time decisions, adapting to various scenarios and delivering a faster return on investment.Tackling complex tasks: Stacking presents more challenges than sorting, making AmbiStack a significant advancement in robotic capabilities.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? AmbiStack (Ambi Robotics)The AmbiStack processAmbiStack utilizes advanced vision systems and AI models trained on extensive data from parcel sorting experiences. The robot learns in a virtual environment, earning higher scores for better stacking performance with random items.Jeff Mahler, co-founder and CTO of Ambi Robotics, tells CyberGuy, "AmbiStack represents an evolution of our AI-powered robotics, building on our technology in physical AI to add stacking as a fundamental new robot skill in AmbiOS. Weve started the AI flywheel for stacking with Sim2Real reinforcement learning and performance will only improve as robots collect data from production environments. We are committed to advancing this capability to provide reliable systems that deliver a strong ROI for our customers." AmbiStack (Ambi Robotics)Market impact and future prospectsThe potential market for AmbiStack is vast, as efficient packing and stacking are crucial in logistics. By optimizing container usage, AmbiStack ensures that companies aren't "shipping air," leading to substantial cost savings in transportation.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE AmbiStack (Ambi Robotics)Benefits for warehouse workersAmbiStack is designed to complement human workers, not replace them. It allows employees to focus on decision-making and strategic tasks while reducing physical strain and repetitive motions. AmbiStack (Ambi Robotics)Kurts key takeawaysBy combining advanced AI with practical robotics, AmbiStack is addressing a long-standing challenge in logistics. As the industry continues to evolve, solutions like AmbiStack will play a crucial role in shaping the future of warehouse operations and supply chain efficiency.Do you believe these technologies will ultimately complement human workers or gradually replace them entirely in logistics and warehouse operations?Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? Get Kurts free CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.

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Forward-looking: The US Copyright Agency is publishing a series of reports about the relationship between copyright and AI. Despite the complexity of the issue, the organization has already said that AI-based works with no human intervention cannot enjoy copyright protection at all. Movies and other complex works created through AI means cannot be copyrighted, except when these AI tools are used to further develop pre-existing content. The US Copyright Office (USCO) recently published its second report on copyright and artificial intelligence, dealing with the "copyrightability" of outputs generated by large language models and other AI systems.The report focuses on the level of human contribution to AI-made works, which is a crucial point in deciding if copyright can be applied to those works. The USCO received more than 10,000 comments about the issue, the vast majority of which said that existing copyright laws were adequate to be applied purely to AI outputs.However, participants had different opinions about generative AI outputs involving "some form" of human contribution. Copyrightability must be determined on a case-by-case basis, the report states, but new legal principles are needed to deal with AI-made content. If said content was generated by simply entering prompt texts into an AI service, authorship and copyright cannot be applied, USCO said.The agency set a different rule for the "assistive" use of AI tools, with different tasks benefiting from artificial intelligence algorithms throughout the entire creative process. The USCO cited several comments submitted by the Motion Picture Association and other trade organizations on AI systems used to age or "de-age" actors, remove objects from a scene, and more.The US agency said that there's an important distinction between AI tools used to assist in the creation process, and "generative" services exploited as a stand-in for human creativity. The assistive use of AI models does not limit copyright protection, while AI systems making "expressive" choices require further analysis. // Related StoriesFor now, images generated through Midjourney or other AI services cannot be copyrighted, no matter the prompt's complexity. Further prompt iteration has no value because "creators" are essentially 're-rolling' the dice of the black-box AI system without having any degree of control over the generative process.The new report is part of a series of (human-written) analysis works about copyright in the wild world of generative AI. The first report was released in July and asked for new legislation designed to properly fight audio and visual deepfakes. The upcoming third part in the series will deal with the crucial issue of AI model training, and whether AI companies should be allowed to build their for-profit AI services on top of copyrighted works without paying a single dime to anyone.

What just happened? After all the anticipation over the arrival of Nvidia's RTX 5000 graphics cards, gamers have been disappointed by the lukewarm reviews of the RTX 5090 and 5080. But what about cards further down the product stack? Team Green has just released the full RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti specs, and it looks like Blackwell still isn't going to see much love from consumers. Nvidia revealed the RTX 5070 / 5070 Ti at CES alongside the 5090 and 5080. The main specs were already known, but now the company has released an official document that dives further into the hardware.Starting with the more powerful 5070 Ti, the card is based on the same GB203 GPU as the RTX 5080. It also has the same 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM with a memory bus width of 256-bit, but the memory speed is reduced from 30 Gbps to 28 Gbps.The RTX 5070 Ti also has a TGP of 300W, 15W more than the RTX 4070 Ti. It will arrive with an MSRP of $549.Graphics CardRTX 3070 TiRTX 4070 TiRTX 5070 TiGPU CodenameGA104AD104GB203GPU ArchitectureNVIDIA AmpereNVIDIA Ada LovelaceNVIDIA BlackwellGPCs656TPCs243035SMs486070CUDA Cores / SM128128128CUDA Cores / GPU614476808960Tensor Cores / SM4 (3rd Gen)4 (4th Gen)4 (5th Gen)Tensor Cores / GPU192 (3rd Gen)240 (4th Gen)280 (5th Gen)RT Cores48 (2nd Gen)60 (3rd Gen)70 (4th Gen)GPU Boost Clock (MHz)177026102452Peak FP32 TFLOPS21.740.143.9RT TFLOPS42.592.7133.2Frame Buffer Memory Size and Type8 GB GDDR6X12 GB GDDR6X16 GB GDDR7Memory Interface256-bit192-bit256-bitMemory Clock (Data Rate)19 Gbps21 Gbps28 GbpsMemory Bandwidth608 GB/sec504 GB/sec896 GB/secROPs968096Pixel Fill-rate (Gigapixels/sec)169.9208.8235.4Texture Units192240280Texel Fill-rate (Gigatexels/sec)339.84626.4686.6L1 Data Cache/Shared Memory6144 KB7680 KB8960 KBL2 Cache Size4096 KB49152 KB49152 KBRegister File Size12288 KB15360 KB17920 KBVideo Engines1 x NVENC (7th Gen), 1 x NVDEC (5th Gen)2 x NVENC (8th Gen), 1 x NVDEC (5th Gen)2 x NVENC (9th Gen), 1 x NVDEC (6th Gen)TGP (Total Graphics Power)290 W285 W300 WTransistor Count17.4 Billion35.8 Billion45.6 BillionDie Size392.5 mm294.5 mm378 mmManufacturing ProcessSamsung 8 nm 8NTSMC 4nm 4NTSMC 4nm 4NPCI Express InterfaceGen 4Gen 4Gen 5Nvidia has provided its typically vague performance comparison charts for the card, putting it up against the RTX 4070 Ti. Unsurprisingly, five of the six benchmarks are with DLSS enabled.Moving onto the RTX 5070, it features the GB205 GPU, whereas previous-generation equivalents have used xx104 dies. It has 12GB of VRAM (192-bit), the same as the RTX 4070, though it is of the GDDR7 variety and clocked at a faster 28 Gbps. Memory bandwidth is up from 507 GB/s to 672 GB/s.The 5070's TGP is 250W, 50W more than its predecessor and 30W more than the RTX 4070 Super. The MSRP has yet to be revealed. As a reminder, the $799 RTX 4070 Ti was $200 more than the $599 RTX 4070 at launch. // Related StoriesGraphics CardRTX 3070RTX 4070RTX 5070GPU CodenameGA104AD104GB205GPU ArchitectureNVIDIA AmpereNVIDIA Ada LovelaceNVIDIA BlackwellGPCs655TPCs232324SMs464648CUDA Cores / SM128128128CUDA Cores / GPU588858886144Tensor Cores / SM4 (3rd Gen)4 (4th Gen)4 (5th Gen)Tensor Cores / GPU184 (3rd Gen)184 (4th Gen)192 (5th Gen)RT Cores46 (2nd Gen)46 (3rd Gen)48 (4th Gen)GPU Boost Clock (MHz)172524752512Peak FP32 TFLOPS20.329.130.9RT TFLOPS39.767.493.6Frame Buffer Memory Size and Type8 GB GDDR612 GB GDDR6X12 GB GDDR7Memory Interface256-bit192-bit192-bitMemory Clock (Data Rate)14 Gbps21 Gbps28 GbpsMemory Bandwidth448 GB/sec504 GB/sec672 GB/secROPs966480Pixel Fill-rate (Gigapixels/sec)165.6158.4201Texture Units184184192Texel Fill-rate (Gigatexels/sec)317.4455.4482.3L1 Data Cache/Shared Memory5888 KB5888 KB6144 KBL2 Cache Size4096 KB36864 KB49152 KBRegister File Size11776 KB11776 KB12288 KBVideo Engines1 x NVENC (7th Gen), 1 x NVDEC (5th Gen)1 x NVENC (8th Gen), 1 x NVDEC (5th Gen)1 x NVENC (9th Gen), 1 x NVDEC (6th Gen)TGP (Total Graphics Power)220 W200 W250 WTransistor Count17.4 Billion31.1 Billion35.8 BillionDie Size392.5 mm294.5 mm263 mmManufacturing ProcessSamsung 8 nm 8NTSMC 4nm 4NTSMC 4nm 4NPCI Express InterfaceGen 4Gen 4Gen 5Here is Nvidia's performance chart for the RTX 5070, putting it up against the RTX 4070.While Nvidia hasn't revealed launch dates, the RTX 5070 Ti is rumored to release on February 20. There are no reports yet on when the RTX 5070 will arrive.It's always worth waiting for reviews of cards before making a judgment, of course, but most reactions to the specs have not been positive, especially in light of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 reviews, which we scored 80 and 70, respectively.A key question now is whether AMD, which is prioritizing more affordable mid-range cards in its Radeon RX 9000 series, can capitalize on consumer apathy toward Blackwell. The RX 9070 XT, RX 9070, RX 9060, and RX 9050 will start to go on sale this March.

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Table of ContentsTable of ContentsSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: specsSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: design and displaySamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: performanceSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: camerasSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: battery and chargingSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: software and updatesSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: price and availabilitySamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: verdictSamsungs latest flagship, the stunning Galaxy S25 Ultra is here, with its expansive 6.9-inch display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, impressive cameras, and Galaxy AI. But its not the only high-powered and expensive phone on Samsungs roster. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is no less impressive, thanks to its eye-catching foldable format, and despite feeling like its been a mainstay of our lives, its only just six months old.If youre considering purchasing either of these devices but feeling indecisive, how do you know which one is the better buy? Weve done the hard work and compared the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 across the board, from design and display to performance and battery life, to help you decide.Recommended VideosSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Size162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm (6.4 x 3.1 x 0.32 inches)68.1 x 153.5 x 12.1mm (folded)132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6mm (unfolded)Weight218 grams (7.7 ounces)239 gramsScreen size and resolution6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X3,120 x 1,440 pixels (QHD+)1-120HzHDR10+2,600 nits peak brightnessCorning Gorilla Armor 2Cover display:6.3-inch HD+Dynamic AMOLED 2X2,376 x 968 resolution with 22.1:9 aspect ratio at 410 ppi120Hz refresh rate (1~120Hz)Main display:7.6-inch QXGA+Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display2,160 x 1,856 resolution with 20.9:18 aspect ratio at 374 ppi120Hz refresh rate2,600 nits max brightnessOperating systemOne UI 7 based on Android 15One UI 6.1.1 based on Android 14Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TBProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite for Galaxy (the U.S.) or Exynos 2500 based on the regionQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxyRAM12GB12GBCamerasQuad rear cameras:200MP primary, OIS50MP ultrawide50MP periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom10MP telephoto, 3x optical zoom100x Space ZoomFront camera:12MP, f/2.4, fixed focusRear cameras:50MP main with DPAF, OIS, f/1.810MP telephoto with DPAF, OIS, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom12MP ultrawide with f/2.2, 123-degree FOVSelfie cameras:10MP with f/2.2 (cover display)4MP with f/1.8 (inner under-display camera)Water resistanceIP68IP48Battery and charging5,000mAh45W wired charging15W Wireless chargingReverse wireless charging4,400mAh25W fast charging15W wireless charging4.5W reverse wireless chargingColorsTitanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silverblue, Titanium WhitesilverOnline Exclusives: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium PinkgoldSilver Shadow, Pink, NavyOnline Exclusives:Crafted Black,Purity WhitePricePre-order from $1,300From $1,900RelatedThese two devices are very different beasts when it comes to design. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is a standard slab that looks a lot like its predecessor, though it has more rounded edges and a slightly thinner profile. The Z Fold 6 is a foldable device that switches from smartphone to mini tablet when unfolded, making it ideal for productivity.The Galaxy S25 Ultra weighs in at 218 grams, while the Z Fold 6 is a behemoth of a device, weighing a mighty 239 grams. Thats quite a weight difference, particularly if you stash your phone in a pocket or use it one-handed.Onto those displays: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra packs a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+ Edge Screen with 3120 x 1440 resolution. Its an expansive display thats the biggest screen on a Galaxy phone to date, excluding foldables. You also get a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 2,600 nits of peak brightness.When opened, the Z Fold 6 packs a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display with 2160 x 1856 resolution, adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits of peak brightness. The 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display HD+ cover screen boasts 2,376 x 968 resolution, adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, and the same peak brightness.Its also worth noting that the S25 Ultra comes with an included S Pen, while youll need to pick one up separately for the Z Fold 6.Choosing a winner here is hard, and the decision will likely come down to whether you want a foldable phone or a regular smartphone. The Z Fold 6s display is bigger, but only when its open and that weight may be a consideration if you use your phone one-handed or regularly stash it in a pocket. The S25 is lighter, comes with the S Pen included, and has the edge when it comes to display resolution. Otherwise, the refresh rate, brightness, and other specs are similar across the board though youre getting two screens with the Z Fold 6.Winner: TieAndy Boxall / Digital TrendsThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, with for Galaxy meaning the chips been slightly overclocked, compared to the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. According to Samsung, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has a 30% faster CPU than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, with a 40% faster NPU and 37% faster GPU some significant gains. You also get 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage space, plus a new thermal interface material (TIM) and larger vapor chamber than the S24 Ultra, for improved cooling during intensive multitasking or gaming.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the same chip under the hood of the S24 Ultra. Though it cant compete with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its performance is still impressive. In our Galaxy S24 review, we noted no issues with the phone overheating, even during benchmarking stress tests and while gaming. The chip is more than capable of handling everyday tasks, from phone calls to browsing the web and using multiple apps simultaneously.Were giving this round to the S25 Ultra for its Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, though the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is no slouch in the performance department.Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraAndy Boxall / Digital TrendsThe cameras on offer across both devices also help to set them apart. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts a quad rear camera array, with a 200MP main camera with OIS, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, plus 100MP Space Zoom and a 12MP front-facing selfie camera.The Z Fold 6s triple camera array includes a 50MP main shooter, 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and 12MP ultrawide lens. You also get a 10MP cover screen selfie camera and 4MP under-display camera.Though we havent yet spent much time with the S25 Ultra, its cameras seem impressive on paper. Samsung promises the 50MP ultrawide lens delivers four times more detail than the equivalent 12MP ultrawide sensor on the S24 Ultra, with night photos and nightography video sharper and more detailed. You get access to Galaxy AIs editing tools, and the next-gen ProVisual engine promises next-level camera quality.In our Z Fold 6 review, we concluded that the foldables cameras couldnt compete with the S24 Ultra but you can still take good photos with the phone. We noted that this is a great device to view and edit photos on, thanks to the expansive screen, but the ultrawide camera images are muddy and low-quality, particularly in poor lighting. Photos are also disappointing at zoom levels other than 3x, and the main camera often suffers lens flare though this isnt always a bad thing. Overall, the Z Fold 6s cameras are great for keen Instagrammers but not so hot for budding mobile photographers.This round belongs to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with its quad camera array, superior main shooter, and improved night photography.Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraAndy Boxall / Digital TrendsThese two phones are worlds apart when it comes to battery life, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra packing a beefy 5,000mAH battery. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 6s 4,400mAh cell cant compete but thats not unusable for foldable devices.Though we havent spent much time with the Galaxy S25 Ultra yet, wed expect similar battery life to the S24 Ultra, with slight gains from the more powerful processor. That device will easily see you through two full days of use, according to our review possibly even a third day, with light use. Samsung also claims the S25 Ultra offers up to 31 hours of video playback time. You get 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging for your accessories. A full charge takes around 70 minutes.The Galaxy Z Fold 6s 4,400mAh battery is the same as the one in the Z Fold 5, and in our review, we werent impressed by the foldables battery life. This is a one-day device, and its efficiency seems to be at odds with other Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones. In particular, our reviewer noted it doesnt seem to be as efficient as it should be during power-intensive tasks. Playing 30 minutes of Asphalt Legends drained 11% of the phones battery, while a one-hour video call took 18%. On the plus side, the back of the Z Fold 6 doesnt get hot while gaming.Our review suggested the Z Fold 6 battery is good for around five hours of screen time, provided youre not gaming, which may not be enough for power users. Charging speeds are disappointing too, with 25W charging taking around 80 minutes to fully recharge from empty, plus 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.Neither device comes with a charger in the box, so youll need to invest in a compatible adapter to hit those top charging speeds.Samsungs foldable phones still cant compete with the battery life or charging speeds on offer from standard smartphones, so the Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the crown this round.Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra2. Multi-taskingThe Galaxy S25 Ultra runs One UI 7 based on Android 15 out of the box, while the Z Fold 6 runs One UI 6.1.1 based on Android 14. There are plenty of customization options with Samsungs user interface, and you get Galaxy AI features and tools included with both devices. Thats not a reason to buy either phone, but there are some new AI features on the S25 Ultra such as Now Bar and Now Brief,which may come in handy for planning your day.In our Galaxy Z Fold 6 review, we noted that multitasking on the Z Fold 6 is where this device excels. You can have three apps running simultaneously on the expansive open screen, with a fourth floating window, if needed. We didnt note any app compatibility issues or reliability concerns with the Z Fold 6, either. However, some of One UIs features feel superfluous and the phone is keen to send annoying notifications with hints or alerts on saving battery life or setting up apps you never use.Both devices get seven years of Android software updates and security updates, by which time most users will be ready to upgrade to a new phone.This round was too close to call. Both phones run One UI and are eligible for seven years of updates, and both get a slew of Galaxy AI features, even if the S25 Ultra does see a few new ones that you may or may not use.Winner: TieThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of onboard storage. Its currently available to pre-order from Samsung.com, starting from $1,300 for the 256GB model. Currently, the 512GB model can be picked up for the same price, with the 1TB model on sale for $1,420.The S25 Ultra is available in four standard colors: Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silverblue, and Titanium Whitesilver, as well as three online-exclusive colors only available from Samsung: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, and Titanium Pinkgold. The phone goes on general sale on Friday, February 7, and will be available from Samsung.com and most other major online retailers.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 comes with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage. Its currently available to purchase from Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and other online retailers, starting from $1,439 for the 256GB model, rising to $2,260 for the 1TB variant.Nirave Gondhia / Digital TrendsTheres a clear winner here: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Not only is it more affordable than the Z Fold 6 you can pick up the 1TB variant for around the same price as the 256GB model of the foldable but it also impresses with its huge display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, quad rear camera array, and two-day battery life, plus speedy 45W charging and included S Pen.Despite crowning the S25 Ultra our winner, the Z Fold 6 is still one of if not the best foldables on the market and wed be more than happy to own either of these devices. The Z Fold 6s massive screen is great for editing photos, gaming, and multitasking, even if the battery life, slow charging, and lack of stylus let the device down somewhat. Yes, its expensive, but if a foldable phone is on your wishlist, this is the one to get.Pre-order the Galaxy S25 Ultra:Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 6:Editors Recommendations

There will be two new smartphones at Nothings March 4 event, according to a report by Android Headlines. While no source is provided, the information falls somewhat in line with what wed already heard, apart from a big change in the way Nothing names its phones. Apparently, the Nothing Phone 3a will be joined by a Nothing Phone 3a Pro.Previously, Nothing named the larger of its two A-series phones the Nothing Phone 2a Plus, but this may have been dropped for the new range. The report also seems to indicate it will only launch these two devices, making us wonder what has happened to the regular Nothing Phone 3. The A-series phones are the more budget-friendly devices in its range, making their appearance before the flagship Phone 3 an unusual strategy.What's Next for NothingFollowing the publication of the story by Android Headlines, Nothing released its quarterly update through a YouTube video, in which it confirmed the Phone 3a series would launch on March 4. The team also confirmed it will have a major upgrade on the camera along with changes to the materials used in an upgraded design. Stay to the end of the video, and Nothing co-founder and head of marketing Akis Evangelidis cleared up speculation about the Phone 3 by saying it will be coming this year, and called it a milestone for the company. All this means the flagship Phone 3 will not be at the March 4 event.Recommended VideosReturning to the speculation in the report, it claims there will be two colors for each phone available. The Phone 3a will come in black and white, while the 3a Pro will come in black and grey, which corresponds to colors Nothing has used in the past. The Phone 3a Pro will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage space, as will the Phone 3a, but the standard model will also be available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. Its possible Nothing wont sell the basic model globally, and restrict it to certain markets.Elsewhere, an image of whats said to be the back of the Nothing Phone 3a has leaked. The device is hidden inside a protective plastic case, the type many manufacturers use to disguise the true design of an unreleased device, but it exposes the cameras at the top of the phone. The design matches expectations the phone will have a third telephoto camera on the back, joining the main and wide-angle camera. The layout also aligns with the teaser Nothing posted to social media, showing a vertically stacked triple-camera setup.Please enable Javascript to view this contentWell find out how accurate these details about the new Nothing A-series phones are on March 4, but were going to have to wait to see the Phone 3.Editors Recommendations

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Jon Polenberg, Shareholder, Becker & Poliakof January 30, 20254 Min ReadBrain light via Alamy StockA Pennsylvania healthcare system agreed to pay $65 million to patients who had their medical photographs and personal information posted on the internet after the provider declined to pay ransom demands from a threat actor in an attack last year. The $65 million settlement stands as a stark warning to businesses that protecting data is a critical task. Failing to do so will be expensive.Todays technology landscape makes it challenging for businesses to protect their data.Lehigh Valley Health Network, a 13-hospital organization, received an ultimatum to pay up or have patient data plastered across the internet. LVHN declined to pay the ransom, and the threat actor kept their promise. They released over the internet personal medical records and undressed patient images taken for diagnostic purposes.But Lehigh Valley Health Network was not alone. Businesses across the US face the same risks: from January to June2024, there were an average of 14 reported ransomware attacks each day. It is also becoming difficult for companies to pay their way out of a ransomware crisis as federal guidelines have made paying a ransomware threat actor more difficult. The Treasury Departments Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released an advisory in 2021 that stated American companies that pay ransoms to threat actors on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List or in sanctioned jurisdictions may face civil penalties and liability imposed by the federal government.Related:In other words, giving into ransom demands may invite the federal governments wrath. But refusing to pay may invite the wrong side in a lawsuit. Putting aside the rock-and-a-hard-place dilemma, many companies lack a plan for what to do when a ransomware attack hits.Building an Incident Response PlanJust as companies need to prepare for extreme weather events and supply chain disruptions resulting from them, similar forethought is necessary for dealing with a ransomware or cyberattack. How will the company identify the attack, what are the initial steps to take, who will lead the response team, what advisors will they call, and what will prevent further harm?Cyber-attacks are tricky. It can be weeks or months before a company discoversa vulnerability exists, meaning that companies may already be behind the eight ball in responding when they discover the attack occurred.But whether an attack has been percolating for minutes or months, the incident response plan provides a structure and creates systems for teams to respond quickly and effectively. The data exfiltration from a ransomware attack exposes companies vulnerabilities.Related:The first step is always assessing the damage. The response team must evaluate the attack to identify its extent, which may require hiring a third-party cybersecurity company to forensically understand the breach and its implications.Prisons, hospitals, utility companies, and other life-and-death service providers that find themselves under attack may require more urgent response capabilities. For most other companies without an immediate life safety issue, it may make more sense to take time to assess how long ago the attack occurred and what it will take to restore the systems.Without this diligence, businesses put themselves further at risk; if they return too quickly to their systems backup capabilities without understanding the timeline of the attack, they may not know whether the breach infiltrated the backup system too. Restoring the network using an infected backup would not only fail to cure the attack, but it may also exacerbate the threat and increase the ransom demands. But without the capability to restore the system from backups,a company may have less options in dealing with a ransomware attack.Related:Managing After an AttackBetween the third-party negotiators and insurance coverage, there may be a way to financially manage the attack. There are third-party providers that negotiate with ransomware threat actors, and some insurance companies cover for ransomware attacks.For other victims, paying the ransom themselves may be the only way out. While doing so may come up against OFAC guidance, the federal government may limit liability for companies that cooperate with them. While theres no guaranteed exit ramp or roadmap here, industry associations are working to create guidance for companies that find themselves stuck in this dilemma.The bigger issue companies face post-attack is managing the fallout. In the US, each state manages data breach disclosure differently, so a company's legal obligation and the liability may change depending on where they operate.Ransoms are high, breach-related settlements are high, and the reputational damage is high. As a result, cyberattacks are becoming more expensive each year,and insuring against ransomware attacks has become more difficult.Diligent data protection is the best defense companies have. Organizations that are cautious about how they collect and store data will have less risk than those that are lackadaisical. Companies that dont risk falling susceptible to an ever-rising financial threat.About the AuthorJon PolenbergShareholder, Becker & Poliakof Jon Polenberg is a shareholder at Becker & Poliakoff. As an established litigation attorney in state and federal courts, as well as pursuing alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration on behalf of his clients, Jon is client-focused while maintaining the highest professional standards.See more from Jon PolenbergNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also LikeWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore Reports

This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Reviews weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. Donald Trump has officially been in office for just over a week, and the new administration has hit the ground running with a blizzard of executive orders and memos. Some of the moves could have major effects for climate change and climate technologiesfor example, one of the first orders Trump signed signaled his intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, the major international climate treaty. The road map for withdrawing from the Paris agreement is clear, but not all the effects of these orders are quite so obvious. Theres a whole lot of speculation about how far these actions reach, which ones might get overturned, and generally what comes next. Here are some of the crucial threads that Im going to be following. Will states be able to set their own rules on electric vehicles? Its clear that Donald Trump isnt a fan of electric vehicles. One of the executive orders issued on his first day in office promised to eliminate the electric vehicle (EV) mandate. The federal government under Biden didnt actually have an EV mandate in placerather, Trump is targeting national support programs, including subsidies that lower the cost of EVs for drivers and support building public chargers. But thats just the beginning, because the executive order will go after states that have set their own rules on EVs. While the US Environmental Protection Agency does set some rules around EVs through what are called tailpipe standards, last year California was granted a waiver that allows the state to set its own, stricter rules. The state now requires that all vehicles sold there must be zero-emissions by 2035. More than a dozen states quickly followed suit, setting a target to transition to zero-emissions vehicles within the next decade. That commitment was a major signal to automakers that there will be demand for EVs, and a lot of it, soon. Trump appears to be coming after that waiver, and with it Californias right to set its own targets on EVs. Well likely see court battles over this, and experts arent sure how its going to shake out. What will happen to wind projects? Wind energy was one of the most explicit targets for Trump on the campaign trail and during his first few days in office. In one memo, the new administration paused all federal permits, leases, and loans for all offshore and onshore wind projects. This doesnt just affect projects on federal lands or watersnearly all wind projects typically require federal permits, so this could have a wide effect. Even if the order is temporary or doesnt hold up in court, it could be enough to chill investment in a sector thats already been on shaky ground. As I reported last year, rising costs and slow timelines were already throwing offshore wind projects off track in the US. Investment has slowed since I published that story, and now, with growing political opposition, things could get even rockier. One major question is how much this will slow down existing projects, like the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, which got the green light from the Biden administration before he left office. As one source told the Washington Post, the new administration may try to go after leases and permits that have already been issued, but there may be insufficient authority to do so. What about the money? In an executive order last week, the Trump administration called for a pause on handing out the funds that are legally set aside under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. That includes hundreds of billions of dollars for climate research and infrastructure. This week, a memo from the White House called for a wider pause on federal grants and loans. This goes way beyond climate spending and could affect programs like Medicaid. Theres been chaos since that was first reported; nobody seems to agree on what exactly will be affected or how long the pause was supposed to last, and as of Tuesday evening, a federal judge had blocked that order. In any case, all these efforts to pause, slow, or stop federal spending will be a major source of fighting going forward. As for effects on climate technology, I think the biggest question is how far the new administration can and will go to block spending thats already been designated by Congress. There could be political consequencesmost funds from the Inflation Reduction Act have gone to conservative-leaning states. As I wrote just after the election in November, Donald Trumps return to office means a sharp turn for the US on climate policy, and were seeing that start to play out very quickly. Ill be following it all, but Id love to hear from you. What do you most want to know more about? What questions do you have? If you work in the climate sector, how are you seeing your job affected? You can email me at casey.crownhart@technologyreview.com, message me on Bluesky, or reach me on Signal: @casey.131. Now read the rest of The Spark Related reading EVs are mostly set for solid growth this year, but what happens in the US is still yet to be seen, as my colleague James Temple covered in a recent story. The Inflation Reduction Act set aside hundreds of billions of dollars for climate spending. Heres how the law made a difference, two years in. For more on Trumps first week in office, check out this news segment from Science Friday (featuring yours truly). STEPHANIE ARNETT/ MIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW | RAWPIXEL Another thing DeepSeek has stormed onto the AI scene. The company released a new reasoning model, called DeepSeek R1, which it claims can surpass the performance of OpenAIs ChatGPT o1. The model appears to be incredibly efficient, which upends the idea that huge amounts of computing power, and energy, are needed to drive the AI revolution. For more, check out this story on the company and its model from my colleague Caiwei Chen, and this look at what it means for the AI industry and its energy claims from James ODonnell. Keeping up with climate A huge surge in clean energy caused Chinas carbon emissions to level off in 2024. Whether the countrys emissions peak and begin to fall for good depends on what wins in a race between clean-energy additions and growth in energy demand. (Carbon Brief) In a bit of good news, heat pumps just keep getting hotter. The appliances outsold gas furnaces in the US last year by a bigger margin than ever. (Canary Media) Heres everything you need to know about heat pumps and how they work. (MIT Technology Review)People are seeking refuge from floods in Kentuckys old mountaintop mines. Decades ago, the mines were a cheap source of resources but devastated local ecosystems. Now people are moving in. (New York Times) An Australian company just raised $20 million to use AI to search for key minerals. Earth AI has already discovered significant deposits of palladium, gold, and molybdenum. (Heatmap News) Some research suggests a key ocean current system is slowing down, but a new study adds to the case that theres no cause to panic yet. The new work suggests that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, hasnt shown long-term weakening over the past 60 years. (Washington Post) Efforts to observe and understand the currents have shown theyre weirder and more unpredictable than expected. (MIT Technology Review)Floating solar panels could be a major resource in US energy. A new report finds that federal reservoirs could hold enough floating solar to produce nearly 1,500 terawatt-hours of electricity, enough to power 100 million homes each year. (Canary Media) What sparked the LA wildfires is still a mystery, but AI is hunting for clues. Better understanding of what causes fires could be key in efforts to stop future blazes. (Grist)