Experts say Telegram’s ’30 engineers’ team is a security red flag

Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov says his company only employs around 30 engineers. Security experts say that raises serious questions about the company’s cybersecurity.
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New Coin Listing – Sealana Crypto Presale Hits $5 Million, 24 Hours Left

Investors have only 24 hours left to buy $SEAL at a low price and seize the chance to profit from the hottest crypto presale of 2024.
After the ICO, Sealana (SEAL) will be listed on exchanges, and investors will receive the token through an airdrop.
With time running out, investors are rushing to get in on what could be the next big thing in the meme coin world.
Why now is the perfect time to invest in Sealana (SEAL)?
If you’ve been following the crypto market, you may have observed its recent volatility. Bitcoin, the market leader, has declined by 9% this month, while Dogecoin, the leading meme coin, has seen a 12% drop.
Meme coins, including tokens like dogwifhat, are slow to recover, reflecting broader market trends. However, with Ethereum ETF launches rumored to be two weeks away, traders are hopeful for the start of a new altcoin season.

During an altcoin season, prices of alternative cryptocurrencies tend to outperform Bitcoin, marking the most profitable phase of a crypto bull market. Given the recent downturn in meme coins, there’s considerable speculation that they could experience equally sharp recoveries in the weeks ahead.
This might be the perfect time to accumulate as many tokens as possible. Investors should dollar-cost average (DCA) into their favorite coins. Currently, it seems that the market is at a phase where money will flow into altcoins.
Typically, the pattern follows three phases: In phase one, Bitcoin performs well. In phase two, major altcoins do well. In phase three, minor altcoins start showing explosive growth. Right now, meme coins and small tokens with strong fundamentals are poised to do well.
This is great news for Sealana, which will launch on exchanges as prices begin to recover. With its huge presale success, entertaining meme game, and strong backing from analysts, $SEAL is poised for success.
Investors interested in its current fixed price of $0.022 with only one day left in the presale should take prompt action. You can explore the potential future value of Sealana by checking out our $SEAL price prediction.
Could Sealana be the top meme coin investment of 2024?
Investors have a limited time to participate in Sealana’s (SEAL) presale, which concludes in one day on June 25 at 6 PM UTC after raising over $5 million. Since its inception, Sealana has garnered significant attention and success in its presale, evident from its active presence on social media platforms.

Initially launched on the Solana network, Sealana recently expanded to Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain. During the presale, investors can purchase $SEAL using SOL, ETH, BNB, USDT, and bank cards.
Post-presale, Sealana will list on exchanges, and tokens will be airdropped to investors. Potential investors can learn more about acquiring Sealana tokens through our guide on how to buy Sealana tokens here.
Despite recent volatility in the crypto market, Sealana has thrived during its presale phase. With its endearing chubby seal mascot and engaging social media strategies, the project has captured the hearts of many despite challenging market conditions.
The Sealana website humorously portrays Sealana’s fictional life: residing in his mom’s basement, trading meme coins, and indulging in junk food in pursuit of wealth, a narrative resonating with degenerate traders in the crypto community.
Sealana distinguishes itself with an edgy meme game that rivals other meme coins, contributing significantly to its presale success and generating substantial buzz across social media platforms.

Curiosity got the best of #Sealana 🤦🦭 Using his Navy $SEAL training, he sneaked into #Area51 and got captured by some Aliens!👽🛸 Seems like they’re also into Lambos🏎️, Massive Gains💰 just maybe not the Freedom bit! 🇺🇸
Send $SOL to rescue Sealana before the #Presale ends! 🔜 pic.twitter.com/p5JdkjmmRv
— Sealana (@Sealana_Token) June 20, 2024

Unlike recent meme coin launches focusing on utility, Sealana adopts a purely memetic approach akin to dogwifhat, Pepe, and Dogecoin, which poses challenges in a competitive market. Nonetheless, Sealana’s successful presale debut underscores the effectiveness of this strategy.
Stay updated by following the project’s X account or joining its Telegram. Visit sealana.io to take part in the $SEAL token presale.
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ByteDance and Broadcom set to collaborate on AI chip development

ByteDance and Broadcom are in talks to develop an AI processor for the parent company of TikTok.
The proposed deal between the Chinese firm and the US chip designer, which share an existing relationship, would effectively safeguard ByteDance’s procurement and supply chains while supporting their advances in AI development.
The manufacturing of the new chip would be outsourced to TSMC, the world’s leading supplier of advanced semiconductors, representing a crucial juncture to satisfy US concerns given the ongoing trade restrictions with China, which prohibit the export of cutting-edge components.
This compliance with the measures put in place by Washington back in 2022 means there is scope for a deal to be completed but it will still be subject to scrutiny.
Despite some deals on older semiconductor technology, the US curbs have prevented any public movement on the trading of 5nm tech or more advanced chips, but this unique agreement can be secured.
Broadcom’s existing relationship with ByteDance
At this stage of the planned ByteDance Broadcom collaboration, the US must be content that there is no significant prospect of enhancing China’s chipmaking development, given the previous actions the government has taken.
ByteDance will also be working with two major global chip makers, in what is an unusual step.
As first reported by Reuters, the collective work would be focused on the 5-nanometer chip, a dedicated product also known as an application-specific integrated chip (ASIC). No final agreement is in place, but given the existing relationship between ByteDance and Broadcom, the basis for a new project is already in place. 
The US designer is heavily involved in supporting the TikTok owner’s server and network infrastructure, especially with the use of its 7nm processor. ByteDance also operates local services, Douyin and Toutiao, with the former named as China’s leading AI chatbot this year, and the latter a new aggregator “content king”.  
The company has an insatiable need for power and growth, enhancing its need for advanced chips, especially for its complex algorithms. Similar steps are being taken by rival tech and social media giants such as Meta, Microsoft, and Google-parent Alphabet which are all using, or developing, their own advanced processors.
Meta is also known to be in talks with Apple on AI development, with the iPhone maker already bringing OpenAI’s ChatGPT on board for integration with its new Intelligence system.
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FIFA touts esports partnership with Rocket League, which isn’t exactly esports soccer

One year after breaking up a two-decade relationship with EA Sports, FIFA’s rebound hookup in video games is … Rocket League?
Soccer’s global sanctioning body announced it’s teaming up with Epic Games and Psyonix’s popular automobile adaptation of The Beautiful Game under FIFA’s esports initiative. Sixteen nations will be represented in the game, and the corresponding esports competition will duke it out at some point for cash and prizes.
It’s still very speculative. Right now, FIFA is just asking fans which countries should feature in this leg of FIFA’s Esports World Cup. Elsewhere, FIFA is looking to stock a real competition field “based on the number of representatives from each country in previous Rocket League Majors.” No event dates, much less teams nor their seeding, have been set yet.
“This milestone partnership highlights our commitment to evolve our football esports ecosystem,” FIFA said in a statement “and continue to build the biggest stages for all communities to fame their game.”
Very well, but not only is this not a real soccer competition, it’s a video game wherein miniature, radio-controlled cars are playing the soccer. That’s a far cry from the kind of tournaments FIFA would run in partnership with Electronic Arts before those two broke up last year.
Last year, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the soccer body remained committed to the video game space, and in February, rumors began spreading that 2K Sports, makers of the NBA 2K series, were next in line to make a FIFA-licensed video game.
What that would look like is anyone’s guess. The reason EA Sports could walk away from FIFA and do its own thing is because FIFA’s license was literally only that — a license to use FIFA’s name and marks. Yes, that that includes rights to the World Cup and the Women’s World Cup, but those are quadrennial tournaments most recently staged in 2022 and 2023.
The parts of the series that really drove immersion, from the English Premier League to the national teams for Euro 2024 and even the Ballon d’Or, are licenses FIFA does not control.
Moreover, looking at Konami’s struggles with challenger eFootball/Pro Evolution Soccer, and the overwhelming licensing advantage that EA Sports FC has held over that series for more than a decade, shows that anything resembling a fully featured, licensed soccer video game depends on well more than FIFA’s nameplate.
How is EA Sports’ football game doing without FIFA?
Electronic Arts in January revealed that while “net bookings” — as in the revenue that the company sees from open-ended cash-cow modes like Ultimate Team — increased slightly, actual unit sales of EA Sports FC 24 were down from what they were the preceding year. Naturally, they’re comparing those figures to the sales of a FIFA-branded title in a World Cup year, so they were likely to dip anyway. And either way, the franchise still makes money hand over fist.
In any case, you’re still talking about a game that approximates humans playing football, not automobiles.
Whether the team-up with Rocket League really is a “groundbreaking partnership” as FIFA calls it, or just a tide-me-over until World Cup 2026 forces EA Sports and FIFA back together, remains to be seen.
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GAME: UK’s largest game retailer denies reports it will stop selling physical games

UK video game retailer GAME has denied claims that it will stop selling physical video games and gaming hardware at its stores.
There was confusion and shock this morning as reports stated the UK’s largest physical video game retailer GAME (owned by Frasers Group) would soon stop selling physical games.
Gfinity eSports reported today (24 June) that insiders claimed that shortly, physical gaming hardware and software will only be available as preorders, with home delivery incurring an extra fee.
These reports seem to be incorrect, however. GAME has since categorically denied the claims in statements to various outlets.
In a statement to Eurogamer, a GAME spokesperson said, “This reporting is categorically not true. GAME continues to support the physical gaming market, offering a wide range of physical games, hardware, software, accessories and digital gift cards, in stores and online.”
The online response to the initial report confirms that there is still a market for a physical game store. “It’s all a bit sad, really. Like music, just downloading games makes it easier than ever, but it feels less fun,” said one Reddit user.
Other users reminisced about their fond memories of purchasing new games. “Yeah the feeling when you went out to town to pick up a new game and then you’d read the manual on the way home, felt so exciting,” said another Reddit poster.
GAME’s troubled recent history
Due to the popularity and proliferation of digital gaming marketplaces like Steam and Epic Games, and subscription services like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, GAME has had to diversify its offerings to stay relevant in recent years, expanding into toys, merchandise, and board games.
After unsuccessfully managing to keep competitive alongside CeX and eBay, GAME discontinued pre-owned games and trade-ins earlier this year. They are also discontinuing their reward scheme, GAME Elite.
However, their strong refutation combined with disappointment from fans online upon hearing the news suggests that they will continue to serve local high streets for the time being.
GAME has been contacted for comment.
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All Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Remembrance bosses: What new rewards can you get?

Just like in the base Elden Ring game, there are bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree that provide you with a Remembrance which you can cash in for some of their gear.
However, not all bosses provide you with these, and if you just want to focus on those that reward you with the top items, you’ll probably want to speedrun straight to them.
Here, we’ll give you a list of all the Shadow of the Erdtree Remembrance bosses so you have a consolidated checklist to work off instead of one as long as your arm.
We’ll also detail what you can receive as a reward for the Remembrances so you know what’s in store for beating the bosses.
All Shadow of the Erdtree Remembrance bosses and their rewards
There are a total of ten Remembrance bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree, bringing the total of Remembrances to 25. This is a pretty hefty number and if you want to get as many weapons, armor, and spells as possible, you’ll need to definitely get a bit of duplication going.
Here are all of the DLC Remembrance bosses and what you can get for redeeming them:
Divine Beast Dancing Lion

Enraged Divine Beast
Ash of War: Divine Beast Frost Stomp

Rellana, Twin Moon Knight

Rellana’s Twin Blades

Messmer the Impaler

Spear of the Impaler
Messmer’s Orb

Romina Saint of the Bud

Poleblade of the Bud
Rotten Butterflies

Putrescent Knight

Putrescence Cleaver
Vortex of Putrescence

Scadutree Avatar

Shadow Sunflower Blossom
Land of Shadow

Metyr, Mother of Fingers

Staff of the Great Beyond
Gazing Finger

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame

Greatsword of Damnation
Midra’s Flame of Frenzy

Commander Gaius

Sword Lance
Blades of Stone

Promised Consort Radahn

Greatsword of Radahn (Lord)
Greatsword of Radahn (Light)
Light of Miquella

All in all, there’s some pretty serious gear to be had if you beat all of the Remembrance bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree. Most are main bosses, required for you to actually beat the DLC, but some are indeed optional, so make sure you seek them out if you want to head toward 100% completion.
Other Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree pages you might like:

How to get the Backhand Blade
Shadow of the Erdtree Boss List
Who is the Shadow of the Erdtree Final Boss?
Best Interactive Map for Shadow of the Erdtree
How to get Scadutree Fragments
Shadow of the Erdtree leveling system explained
How to access Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
How to find the Blade of Mercy Talisman

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What Is Google’s AI Overviews?

Google is putting AI Overviews at the center of its search experience. Learn about the key features of AI Overviews, how it compares to SGE, and user responses.

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Emergence thinks it can crack the AI agent code

Emergence on Monday emerged from stealth with $97.2 million in funding.
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OpenAI buys a remote collaboration platform

OpenAI is on an M&A tear. Days after acquiring database tech firm Rockset, OpenAI has purchased Multi (previously Remotion), a startup developing a enterprise-focused, video-first collaboration platform. A source familiar with the matter says that the deal is technically an acquihire and that most of Multi’s team — around five people — will join OpenAI […]
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How to get Golden Braid Talisman in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

In Shadow of the Erdtree, there are a bunch of new items to locate that’ll aid you throughout the Realm of Shadow.
The Golden Braid is certainly one of these since it boosts holy damage negation by the utmost, with some suggesting that it might be one of the best Talisman to use for the DLC’s final boss.
Below, we’ll reveal exactly where to find the Golden Braid Talisman in Elden Ring so you can boost your holy damage negation and get to defeating those bosses who are strong in that area.
Where to find Golden Braid Talisman in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
The Golden Braid Talisman is certainly hidden in Shadow of the Erdtree, and you will have to progress quite a lot through the DLC in order to get it.
That’s because you will have needed to unlock a part of the northeast section of the map called Scaduview, requiring some prerequisites and the use of a gesture.
Tackling the gesture first, this will need to be picked up at Bonny Village, directly east of the Moorth Ruins region.
Once at Bonny Village, head to the top of the area and the O Mother gesture can be picked up from a kneeling, headless figure.

With the gesture equipped, you’ll now need to progress all the way through the Shadow Keep area. Using Moorth Ruins as a starting point, just head directly north and you’ll eventually reach it.
Shadow Keep is a little bit like a maze, but you will be able to find the path using the intricate beams and ladders.
Once you make it outside and down the appropriate elevators, you’ll be met with an opening to what looks like a large field. Here, you’ll find the Shadow Keep, Back Gate Site of Grace, which we suggest you rest at.
Out in the field is the boss Commander Gaius so don’t exit there unless you want to fight him. Instead, do a 90 degree turn and enter the room to your right.
At the end of the room will be a statue and a Scadutree Fragment you can collect.
After collecting this, use the O Mother gesture at that same statue and a secret path behind the statue will be revealed, opening Scaduview.

Make your way through the field of flowers, close to Shaman Village, and look out for a large tree, in its trunk will be a small statue and what you came here for – the Golden Braid Talisman.
Other Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree pages you might like:

How to get the Backhand Blade
Shadow of the Erdtree Boss List
Who is the Shadow of the Erdtree Final Boss?
Best Interactive Map for Shadow of the Erdtree
How to get Scadutree Fragments
Shadow of the Erdtree leveling system explained
How to access Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
How to find the Blade of Mercy Talisman

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