Microsoft's Activation Cracked, Comark Ransomware Crisis, Fusion Milestone & Grok 3 AI
In today's episode, Jim Love covers a range of pivotal IT topics. TS Forge has cracked Microsoft's activation, offering an unauthorized DRM bypass for both Windows and Office, potentially prompting security concerns. Comark Holdings, a Canadian retail chain, succumbed to insolvency following a damaging ransomware attack compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. France has set a new nuclear fusion record by maintaining plasma for over 22 minutes, highlighting leaps in fusion technology. Lastly, Elon Musk's Grok 3 AI model from XAI is showing promising but confusing results with a massive infrastructure backing, aiming to push the limits of AI reasoning models. Tune in to stay updated on these crucial stories impacting the tech world.
00:00 Introduction and Headlines
00:35 TS Forge: A New DRM Bypass Tool
02:25 Ransomware Attack on Canadian Retail Chain
04:28 France's Fusion Energy Breakthrough
06:08 Elon Musk's Grok 3 AI Model
10:56 Conclusion and Contact Information