Meizu Exits Smartphone Production, Shifts Focus to AI and Electric Vehicles

Chinese smartphone veteran Meizu is discontinuing phone production after more than two decades, pivoting its entire strategy to artificial intelligence (AI) development and automotive software. This significant shift comes amidst soaring component costs, particularly for RAM and processors, and intense competition in the global smartphone market. Meizu plans to transform into an “AI Terminals” company, leveraging its Flyme OS as an open AI platform and becoming a leader in software for electric vehicles through its partnership with Geely.

FBI Under Hacker Attack: The Bureau Breaks Its Silence

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed a significant cyberattack on its internal networks, prompting an immediate investigation. While the full extent of the breach and the perpetrators remain unknown, unofficial reports suggest that sensitive surveillance and wiretapping systems may have been targeted. This incident comes amidst internal cybersecurity management challenges at the agency and highlights the persistent threat of cyber warfare against critical government infrastructure.

End of an Era: The First Transatlantic Fiber Optic Cable Retrieved from the Ocean

TAT-8 was not just the eighth telecommunications cable across the Atlantic; it was the world’s first transatlantic fiber optic cable. Launched in 1988, it dramatically increased data transfer speeds, laying the groundwork for today’s global internet. This article explores TAT-8’s groundbreaking history and the intricate process of its recent retrieval from the ocean floor.