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• Nvidia confirms it will fully manufacture its AI supercomputers in the United States
• Arizona and Texas to host chip and supercomputer production facilities
• Trump-backed push for onshore tech drives trillions in new investment

Nvidia has announced it will manufacture its AI supercomputers entirely in the United States.

The company revealed plans to produce $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure in the US over the next four years, building and testing chips in Arizona and assembling AI supercomputers in Texas.

More than a million square feet of new manufacturing space is being developed to support this expansion.

The Trump effect?

Production of Nvidia’s Blackwell AI chips has begun at TSMC’s facilities in Phoenix. In Texas, Foxconn and Wistron will handle supercomputer manufacturing in Houston and Dallas, with mass production expected to scale up within 12 to 15 months.

Nvidia is also working with Amkor and SPIL in Arizona to package and test its chips. Together, these facilities form a new supply chain based entirely in the US, something the company has never done before. Will this make a huge difference? Probably not.

According to the The White House, this move is part of a broader trend driven by efforts to bring key tech manufacturing back to American soil.

“It’s the Trump Effect in action,” a White House statement said. “President Donald J. Trump has made U.S.-based chips manufacturing a priority as part of his relentless pursuit of an American manufacturing renaissance, and it’s paying off - with trillions of dollars in new investments secured in the tech sector alone.”

Earlier in 2025, President Trump announced a $500 billion private investment in AI infrastructure led by OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, called Stargate.

Apple also announced a $500 billion investment, while TSMC committed $100 billion toward domestic chipmaking. The White House noted that onshoring these industries supports American workers, strengthens the economy, and improves national security.

“The engines of the world’s AI infrastructure are being built in the United States for the first time," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said.

"Adding American manufacturing helps us better meet the incredible and growing demand for AI chips and supercomputers, strengthens our supply chain and boosts our resiliency.”

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• AMD shows off its first 2nm-class Venice CPU die built using TSMC's N2 node
• Venice, built on Zen 6, targets high-performance computing workloads
• AMD and TSMC hope to deepen their collaboration for future innovations

AMD has announced it has successfully produced the first 2nm-class silicon for its next-generation EPYC processor, codenamed "Venice" which is expected to launch in 2026 as part of AMD’s 6th Generation EPYC lineup.

The core complex die (CCD) is the first high-performance computing product to be taped out and brought up using TSMC’s advanced N2 process technology.

The Venice CPU, built on the Zen 6 architecture, brings AMD one step closer to delivering on its data center roadmap and will target HPC workloads when it launches. With the move to the 2nm node, AMD expects to offer better power efficiency, performance, and silicon yields.

Driving significant technology scaling

“TSMC has been a key partner for many years and our deep collaboration with their R&D and manufacturing teams has enabled AMD to consistently deliver leadership products that push the limits of high-performance computing,” said AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su.

“Being a lead HPC customer for TSMC’s N2 process and for TSMC Arizona Fab 21 are great examples of how we are working closely together to drive innovation and deliver the advanced technologies that will power the future of computing,” Dr. Su added.

TSMC CEO Dr. C.C. Wei, who posed alongside Dr. Su with the CCD for the photo above, echoed the sentiment, saying, “We are proud to have AMD be a lead HPC customer for our advanced 2nm (N2) process technology and TSMC Arizona fab. By working together, we are driving significant technology scaling resulting in better performance, power efficiency and yields for high-performance silicon. We look forward to continuing to work closely with AMD to enable the next era of computing.”

In separate news, AMD also announced that has validated the silicon for its 5th Gen EPYC CPUs at TSMC’s Fab 21 site in Arizona.

This will allow AMD to manufacture some of its current-generation processors in the US, marking a step forward for the company’s domestic production capabilities, something that is being championed by President Donald Trump.

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• Scammers are using AI to impersonate IRS workers and scam taxpayers
• AI is also helping attackers scale rapidly across multiple vectors
• Microsoft shares some simple tips to protect yourself

Scammers are increasingly observed using artificial intelligence to fuel malicious activities, with many opting for AI-generated voice scams and deepfakes to impersonate tax preparers, accountants or IRS officials.

With American citizens partaking in Tax Day, the surge in voice phishing (vishing) attacks means we’re seeing cybercriminals exploiting stolen personal details to convincingly fake identities and scam taxpayers into sharing sensitive financial documents and details.

While consumers have long been familiar with the signs of email phishing, this new attack vector is catching more victims off guard.

Vishing scams are targeting taxpayers

With American citizens partaking in Tax Day on April 15, a new Microsoft Threat Intelligence report hopes to educate users about how they can better protect their data.

Some easy fixes include implementing multi-factor authentication on online accounts and verifying the authenticity of URLs – by re-typing URLs themselves, users can avoid potential scams such as the use of an upper case ‘i’, which is often used in place of a lower case ‘L’ in attacks.

Moreover, citizens should familiarize themselves with verified communication methods – for example, the IRS does not initiate contact via email, text or social media for personal or financial information, so a message like this should immediately sound alarm bells.

Generative AI has allowed scammers to scale their attacks and create highly believable phishing communications, including realistic emails, voice calls and videos. It can be used at all levels of the attack, from deciding what to say or write to crafting content in the form of emails, websites and even voice impersonations.

Fraudsters can even manipulate search rankings to direct victims to fake sites that promise tax refunds, increasing their sense of authenticity.

Other common attacks can include malicious PDF attachments, the use of QR codes and legitimate services like Dropbox, and fake DocuSign landing pages. Engineering, IT and consulting sector workers are among the most likely to be attacked.

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• EA reveals first look at Bit Reactor's new single-player, turn-based tactics game Star Wars: Zero Company
• The game is being developed for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. and will be set during the Clone Wars
• More details will be revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan on April 19

EA has announced Star Wars: Zero Company, a new single-player, turn-based tactics game currently in development for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

The game is being developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, but it doesn't have a release date just yet.

There's not much information about the title at present, but we do know that the Zero Company will put players "in command during the Clone Wars," according to a new Star Wars post. The Clone Wars is a popular era among fans of the franchise, so the opportunity to revisit it sounds awesome.

"Recruit an unconventional team of operatives and deploy them on missions unlike any other in the galaxy far, far away in Star Wars Zero Company," the post reads.

Engage in turn-based tactical combat - STAR WARS Zero Company. Join us at #StarWars celebration on April 19 for a panel with @BitReactor, @Respawn, and @LucasfilmGames where we’ll share a world-exclusive first look at our new game. #SWZeroCoLearn more: https://t.co/B4Ky371FaA pic.twitter.com/xhM4btVXeLApril 14, 2025

EA also shared the first look at the tactics game with some official artwork, showcasing "just a few members of the elite squad under your command", including a Jedi, Clone Trooper, Mandalorian, an Astromech droid, what looks to be an Umbaran, and a cool smuggler-looking dude front and center.

We won't have to wait much longer to hear more about the game, as EA has confirmed that more details will be revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan on April 19.

Bit Reactor is a new strategy game studio that was founded in 2022 by industry veterans who have worked on the likes of XCOM, the Civilization series, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Gears of War.

Considering the studio's background, many fans are speculating that the Zero Company will have similar gameplay mechanics to these strategy games with action inspired by XCOM, but we'll have to wait and see.

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• Security researchers spot a new trojan called ResolverRAT
• It comes with advanced obfuscation and persistence mechanisms
• It targets healthcare and pharma organizations around the world

There is a brand new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) making rounds on the internet, infecting organizations around the world working in healthcare and pharmacy.

Cybersecurity researchers Morphisec Labs named it ResolverRAT, and while it comes with advanced obfuscation and stealth evasion techniques, its distribution is rather ordinary.

The attack starts with the usual phishing email, scaring the victim into making a rash, reckless decision. The attackers localize the emails, in an attempt to improve infection rates, but are still casting a relatively wide net. With that in mind, the researchers found phishing emails in Hindi, Italian, Czech, Turkish, Portuguese, and Indonesian.

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The attachment is being deployed via side-loaded DLL files which, if triggered, drop a loader directly into the memory. The loader, in turn, deploys the final malware payload - also only in memory.

But that’s not the only way ResolverRAT tries to fly under the radar. It uses both encryption and compression and goes the extra mile to persist on the target endpoints.

"The ResolverRAT's initialization sequence reveals a sophisticated, multi-stage bootstrapping process engineered for stealth and resilience," the researchers said, adding that it "implements multiple redundant persistence methods" through Windows Registry.

Ultimately, ResolverRAT installs itself in different locations across the computer.

Other notable features include using certificate-based authentication to bypass root authorities, an IP rotation system to connect to different C2 servers, certificate pinning, source code obfuscation, and more.

"This advanced C2 infrastructure demonstrates the advanced capabilities of the threat actor, combining secure communications, fallback mechanisms, and evasion techniques designed to maintain persistent access while evading detection by security monitoring systems," Morphisec said.

The last time the campaign was observed in the wild was in mid-March this year, which could suggest that it’s still ongoing.

The threat actors deploying ResolverRAT could be the same ones dropping Lumma and Rhadamanthys, since the same deployment mechanisms were seen in all cases. It could also mean that the groups were simply using the same phishing kit.

Via The Hacker News

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will probably land in July, and when it does, you’ll likely have quite a few colors to choose between, as Samsung’s Z Flip phones are usually sold in a wide variety of shades.

Exactly what shades will be offered this year is uncertain, but through a combination of leaks and Samsung's past form, we have at least some idea of what to expect.

Below then, you’ll find the colors that we think are most likely to be offered on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Blue

A leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (Image credit: Android Headlines / OnLeaks)

The only possible Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 color that we’ve actually seen so far is blue, with the shade that you can see above having appeared in leaked renders.

It’s a pale blue that looks very similar to a blue shade you can already get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 in.

We’d take this with a pinch of salt since it’s not clear whether the source of the renders has heard there will be a blue shade or is just using an existing shade for the renders. But either way, we’d think blue is a likely color, as it’s one Samsung has frequently turned to with the Galaxy Z Flip line.

Coral Red

The Samsung Galaxy S25 in Coral Red (Image credit: Samsung)

Coral Red is a color we’ve heard mentioned as a possible shade for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and while we haven’t seen pictures of it in this color, there is a Coral Red version of the Samsung Galaxy S25, which you can see above.

This is a pale, pinkish red that would probably fit the Z Flip 7 nicely since Samsung tends to offer Z Flips in quite colorful shades. This would however be a color we haven’t seen offered before on a Z Flip phone, so we’d still take this with a pinch of salt.

Yellow

A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 in Yellow (Image credit: TechRadar)

So far only the shades above have actually been tipped, but we reckon there’s a good chance Samsung will sell the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in yellow, because there have been yellow versions of the last few models.

You can see the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 in yellow above, so we might see something similar to that, though it’s possible a different shade of yellow would be offered instead – or that Samsung will give yellow a break.

Gray

A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 in Silver Shadow (Image credit: Samsung)

Some version of silver or gray is also likely to be offered, because the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is sold in Silver Shadow (which is a silvery gray), the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in Gray, the Z Flip 4 in Graphite (which is approaching black but still with a gray edge), the Z Flip 3 in Gray, and the Z Flip 5G in Mystic Gray.

So, Samsung really has a thing for gray when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip line, and there’s no reason to think it would give up on gray this year.

White / cream

A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 in White (Image credit: Samsung)

Samsung typically offers either a white or cream shade for its handsets - or in some cases, both - so although we haven't heard of a white or cream Galaxy Z Flip 7, this shade seems like a safe bet.

So, either a white or a near-white cream color is quite likely for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, especially as even outside the Z Flip line, white is a very common and popular smartphone color choice.

Other shades

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (Image credit: TechRadar)

While we will likely see some or perhaps even all of the shades above, there’s a high chance the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be sold in other shades too. After all, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is available in seven different colors.

What the other shades might be is uncertain, but other colors Samsung has used in recent years include Black, Mint, Peach, Lavender, and Green, so we might see one or more of those, or Samsung might show us something new.

Note though that some of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 colors will almost certainly be exclusive to Samsung’s online store, as that’s the company’s typical practice.

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Nvidia's long-awaited budget (or perhaps I should say 'budget') RTX 5000 GPUs are finally here, with a last-minute announcement that the RTX 5060 Ti will be dropping on April 16 - yes, that's tomorrow.

The pricing is naturally what most people have been waiting to see, and I can confirm that the RTX 5060 Ti will start at a very reasonable $379 / £349 (around AU$595) - although that's for the 8GB model, with the 16GB model setting you back $429 / £399 (around AU$675) at MSRP.

The good news is that's a generational price cut against the RTX 4060 Ti, for both models. Even better, an RTX 5060 (non-Ti) is coming sometime in May, with a $299 price point (other regional prices to be confirmed), and RTX 5060-series laptops will also start dropping in May.

The bad news is that availability is likely to be rough, if the recent carnage in the GPU market is anything to go off. Between ludicrous price inflation, horrendously low stock levels, tariff-related nonsense, and missing ROPs on some cards, it's been a perfect storm that has been borderline disastrous for the other RTX 5000 launches, and there's nothing to indicate this one will be any better.

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Hell, you know what? I might go so far as to say that I expect availability to be even worse this time around. Announcing the card via a blog post 24 hours before the launch is practically approaching a stealth drop, and while I don't exactly expect the same fanfare we saw for the RTX 5090, this feels almost like Nvidia has kicked it out the door like a problem child on its 18th birthday.

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Tesla often likes to bundle a number of big software updates into one, with its popular ‘Holiday Update’ typically introducing a series of choice tech upgrades to existing customers.

The latest over-the-air update, dubbed the ‘Spring Update’, sees a number of new features added across the line-up, with perhaps the most notable of all being Adaptive Headlights for cars in North American and Canada.

Both the Model S and Model X have also been catered for with a new blind spot camera video feed in the instrument cluster and an overall upgrade to the Dashcam and Sentry Mode camera coverage will benefit all owners, especially those worried about the prospect of anti-Musk protests.

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1. Adaptive headlights arrive in North American and Canada

(Image credit: Tesla)

Available on Tesla models that feature matrix headlights, the software update will introduce high beams that automatically adapt to avoid blinding oncoming road users.

It works by dimming individual pixels, illuminating the parts of the road drivers need without inconveniencing others.

The technology and required software has been available in Europe for some time now, but the update, which can be toggled on and off in the Lights setting menu, comes to North American and Canadian customers thanks to recent changes in legislation that now allow for it.

That said, adaptive high beam headlights have been commonplace on models from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and many more for over ten years now, so it’s not exactly a mind-blowing addition to the Tesla tech arsenal.

2. Route planning gets smarter

(Image credit: Tesla)

Tesla’s route-planning is largely excellent, arguably among the best in the EV business, but it has just got better thanks to clearer choices for multiple route-planning options.

There’s now an option labelled ‘Fastest’ that keeps travel (and charge time) time to the bare minimum, while a ‘Best amenities’ option prioritizes Supercharger stops near top-rated restaurants, shops and restrooms, according to a Tesla post on X. Users can also manually toggle an option to avoid highways for more scenic drives.

Finally, there’s a ‘Fewer Stops’ that aims to reduce the number of charging stops by taking the most direct and efficient routes.

Plus, when scrolling through the various Tesla Supercharger stations, the infotainment system will offer details on any nearby attractions it deems worth visiting.

3. Improvements to Dashcam and Sentry Mode

(Image credit: Tesla)

For the Model S, 3, X and Y with the latest hardware, Tesla has added footage from the side cameras (mounted in the b-pillars) to both Dashcam and Sentry Mode recordings.

This means that the captured camera angles now jump from four to six, which will see pretty much all of the car covered, both when driving and when parked.

On top of this, the Dashcam Viewer app has been redesigned with a grid layout option, showing a selection of camera angles on one screen.

Users can now more easily navigate the captured footage thanks to quick-swipe video review tools, as well as easily toggle between the various angles captured by all six cameras.

4. You can charge accessories after leaving the vehicle

(Image credit: Tesla UK)

One subtle feature has been added that allows users to continue using USB ports and phone chargers after exiting and locking the car.

The system will keep charging accessories so long as the vehicle’s battery level is above 20%, to ensure there’s enough charge remaining to get drivers to a nearby charging station.

It’s a nice addition, but many rival manufacturers deliberately offer accessory outlets in the trunk and/or frunk for this exact purpose.

5. Driver screen gets a blind spot camera

(Image credit: Tesla)

Rather than having to look down to the central touchscreen when indicating to change lanes, a live feed from the blind spot cameras now appears in the driver display… but there’s a catch.

This update is only available on the refreshed Model S and Model X, which encompasses vehicles made between 2021 and now.

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• Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Editions will let players repair their equipment
• Players will need to download the Zelda Notes app to access the exclusive feature
• The Daily Bonus offering will give players the chance to repair their weapons

The Nintendo Switch 2 versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will give players the ability to repair their equipment with a companion app.

Although this hasn't been officially announced by Nintendo itself, the discovery comes from YouTuber Zeltik, who spotted in the recent Nintendo Treehouse Live that the new Zelda Notes app will offer the feature exclusively for the Switch 2 Editions (via IGN).

When using Zelda Notes, players will be able to access a Daily Bonus feature once per day, allowing them to roll a roulette wheel and redeem a random bonus in-game. Some of these include health recovery, a fireproof elixir, a hasty meal, stamina recovery, energy cell recharge, and more.

These are all items or buffs that can be found in-game but, notably, the Daily Bonus will also offer ways to repair your equipment, something neither Breath of the Wild nor Tears of the Kingdom offers in the current Switch versions.

Some bonuses that can be spotted in the video are "Bow Repairs" and "Equipment Repairs", suggesting there may also be Sword and Shield repairs as well.

For players who may not be a fan of the game's weapon durability, this new Zelda Notes app feature seems like a decent workaround if you don't want to risk losing your favorite sword in the middle of a boss fight.

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Although there was some initial confusion, it's now been confirmed that both games will contain the full game and upgrades on the cartridge, although there is still some uncertainty as to whether players will need to re-purchase Breath of the Wild's downloadable content (DLC).

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• DaVita confirms ransomware attack in new SEC form
• It was forced to shut down parts of its infrastructure to remedy
• The scope of the attack is not fully known yet

DaVita, a major American healthcare company specializing in kidney care, has suffered a ransomware attack that forced it to temporarily suspend parts of its operations.

In a new 8-K form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), DaVita said that in mid-April 2025, it became aware of a “ransomware incident” that encrypted certain elements of its network.

“Upon discovery, we activated our response protocols and implemented containment measures, including proactively isolating impacted systems,” the company said, adding that it is currently working to assess and remediate the incident, and that it has brought third-party cybersecurity experts to assist.

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Despite its quick reaction, the attack still managed to disrupt the company’s operations, it was confirmed.

Still, work continues: “The incident is impacting some of our operations, and while we have implemented interim measures to allow for the restoration of certain functions, we cannot estimate the duration or extent of the disruption at this time,” the filing concluded.

At the moment, the identity of the attackers, their ransom demands, or the nature of the stolen data, is not known.

According to CyberInsider, no threat actor has publicly taken credit for the attack, and we don’t know if any malware was used for the initial compromise.

Healthcare organizations are prime targets for cybercriminals and ransomware operators due to the vast amount of sensitive patient data they store.

Electronic health records, insurance details, and financial information make them a goldmine for attackers. Furthermore, many hospitals and clinics rely on outdated systems with known vulnerabilities that haven’t been patched, making them easy to exploit.

​DaVita is a major American healthcare company specializing in kidney care, particularly dialysis services for patients with chronic kidney failure and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). It is headquartered in Colorado, and operates more than 3,000 outpatient dialysis centers worldwide and 2,600 in the US.

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• A bill in Florida could force social media platforms to create encryption backdoors for law enforcement
• The "Social Media Use By Minors" bill would prevent minors from using or accessing any ephemeral messaging features
• Privacy experts warn such requirements will make young people less safe online instead

Florida is considering a bill that could force all social media platforms that allow accounts for minors to provide an encryption backdoor for law enforcement.

The bill will also prevent minors from using or accessing ephemeral messaging features, meaning messages that disappear after viewing, including WhatsApp's view once. Social media providers will also be required to give the minors' parents or guardians access to all messages posted by their children.

Known as the "Social Media Use By Minors" bill (SB 868/HB 743), the proposal is the latest legal effort to protect children's safety online. Yet, privacy experts warn that such requirements will make young people less safe instead.

"Asking for the impossible"

As digital rights experts at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) wrote, "The bill is not only privacy-invasive, it’s also asking for the impossible."

Encryption is used by the best VPN and encrypted messaging apps to keep users' online activities private. WhatsApp and Signal employ end-to-end encryption to scramble data into an unreadable form to ensure only your intended recipients can read your messages.

As per their own words, Florida's lawmakers want to force "social media platforms to provide a mechanism to decrypt end-to-end encryption when law enforcement obtains a subpoena."

Cryptographers and other experts, however, have long warned that what's known as an encryption backdoor cannot be implemented without undermining the whole system's security. That's because, besides the possibility of authorities misuse, malicious actors will end up being able to exploit this entry point.

Florida wants to introduce such requirements specifically for providers that allow minors to open an account in a bid to improve children's safety online. Yet, EFF experts believe it will acheieve exactly the opposite result.

"This would likely lead to companies not offering end-to-end encryption to minors at all, making them less safe online," they said.

Florida’s “Social Media Use by Minors” bill is an ill-advised attempt to backdoor end-to-end encryption that asks the impossible. It should not be allowed to move forward. https://t.co/AXIKwX0Hj7April 13, 2025

Another contentious point is the plan of "prohibiting minor account holders from using or accessing messages that are designed to disappear or self destruct."

Again, according to EFF experts, targeting this feature would solely end up harming the privacy of everyone instead, without achieving anything to protect children. Even ephemeral messages can be saved and reported if needed.

The "Social Media Use By Minors" bill seeks to expand the reach of Florida's Social Media Law (HB 3), which came into force at the beginning of the year. Among other things, the law introduced mandatory age verification checks for accessing material deemed harmful to minors and a ban for opening a social media account to children younger than 14.

The HB 3 law was hit by a complaint back in October, raising concerns around free speech implications. The lawsuit is still ongoing at the time of writing.

For EFF expert is a no-brainer – lawmakers should reject the bill and focus on alternative protections, like better consumer privacy laws and digital literarcy at school.

"Minors, as well as those around them, deserve the right to speak privately without law enforcement listening in."

A global push

Florida is only the latest government pushing to get law enforcement greater access to encrypted data. The UK, EU, and even Switzerland – once believed to be a privacy paradise – are considering some form of encryption backdoor at the time of writing.

The tech industry doesn't look willing to weaken the security of their systems, though. Apple decided to kill its iCloud E2E feature in the UK for not building a backdoor and is now challenging the UK in court. While Signal has reiatered more than once that the company would rather leave the market than undermine encryption.

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Polaroid is not in the business of perfection. Its photographs, going back many decades, have a somewhat indescribable look, a graininess and rough-hewn quality so iconic that Instagram copied it (along with the logo) when it launched almost 15 years ago.

That legacy of imperfection continues with the Polaroid Flip, the company’s most accomplished and accessible instant camera, which finally delivers the imagery and usability goods at a “yes, I can afford this” price.

Where the $599 / £500 i-2 was a pro-level shooter for those who knew the ins and outs of exposure and focus, the Flip is simpler and does that work for you and might deliver better images because of it.

In some ways, the Polaroid Flip, which I had a chance to play with, is a throwback. The instant camera – available in black or white – features a fold-up flash that might remind people of the once ultra-popular 600 series. However, this one is better integrated into the smooth body design and offers far more throw power (up to 15 feet).

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Where the i-2 has a three-element lens system, the Polaroid Flip features four lenses. They’re housed in an internal dial that automatically chooses the right lens for a shot. The camera does this thanks to another critical choice Polaroid made for the Flip: it uses sonar instead of LiDAR for focus and lens selection.

Sonar, which uses sound waves, is accurate and more forgiving than LiDAR. Polaroid memorably used sonar with its first analog instant camera, the SX-70. In that attachment, though, the circular sonar screen was giant. It’s thumb-tip-sized on the Flip.

The company focused on ease of use for this consumer-friendly but full-sized Polaroid print camera. There are minimal buttons and controls, with just enough visual feedback to keep photographers engaged instead of confused.

Aside from the shutter button, there is another large button on the side to eject the film cartridge (the camera uses Polaroid I-film cartridges, which do not include a battery), a large red shutter button on the face, a flash control button, and a small settings button to control shot style. You can shoot on a timer or even do a double exposure. On the back of the flash housing is a small, monochrome LED screen that shows the number of pictures remaining in the cartridge and your other camera settings.

While there isn't a lot of feedback on how to frame or light your photos, the Flip does include a tiny red LED light in the rangefinder that lights up when you're too close to a subject or the image exposure is poorly lit (too dark and you need the flash or maybe too backlit).

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It's child's play getting started with the Flip, which employs a familiar press-and-hold to set exposure and focus and then a full press to take the shot.

The photos slide out of the front and still take about 15 minutes to develop fully. There are 8 shots per cartridge, and a pack of two can cost $36. The Flip’s internal battery supports shooting up to 15 packs.

You can connect the camera to the Polaroid app, though I think the controls are limited and there is no direct way to get the images from the camera to your phone, but then why would you want to?

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Polaroid reps handed me a Flip at a pre-launch event, and I quickly noticed that while I liked the curved and familiar-feeling body, it was a bit heavier than even the Polaroid i-2. It wasn’t bad, though, and I was soon shooting still-life images, people, selfies, and trippy double exposures. In other words, I was in my happy place.

The camera is fast and fun to use, and my resulting photos were sharply focused on the subjects (you can get as close as about 46 cm) with impressive bokeh behind them. The results still look like Polaroid camera photos, never as sharp, clear, or deeply colorful as what you might get with your best iPhone, but that’s not the point of a Polaroid instant analog camera.

I have all these photos on my desk. I can hold them, share them, let people leave with them, and tack them on their walls. I guarantee these are the kinds of images that will make people feel something.

And now, they can do it for $199.99 / £199.99. That’s a great starting price, and it even ships with a strap. The film will cost you, so that’s a concern, but you won’t shoot as much as you do with your smartphone and will likely consider each of these prints somewhat precious.

It’s a special camera, for special times. At least, that’s my opinion.

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