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Chip architect Jim Keller's startup has a new name and a bold new pitch. Atomic Semi has rebranded as Fab Two, relocating to Texas with a clear mission: build a factory that mass-produces small semiconductor fabrication facilities. The concept, which they're calling a fab fab, is an attempt to democratize chipmaking infrastructure at a scale the industry hasn't seen before.
On the security front, a macOS twenty six behavior is raising eyebrows. Users have discovered that FileVault, Apple's disk encryption system, does not fully protect Wi-Fi passwords at boot time. Apple's own documentation confirms the system can connect to a network before a user unlocks the drive, which means your wireless credentials may be accessible earlier in the startup process than most people would expect.
And in the prediction markets space, the legal landscape is getting complicated. Kalshi and its peers are facing a patchwork of battles with state gaming regulators, with some fights going poorly for the industry. At the same time, certain federal voices are signaling support, leaving the sector in a genuinely uncertain position as it tries to establish legitimacy across the country.
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