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• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praises Trump tariffs
• "Utterly visionary" idea should help boost investment in US, Huang says
• Huang also praises AI diffusion rule rescindment, saying it will help accelerate US tech across the world

The CEO of Nvidia has praised the tariffs recently imposed by US President Donald Trump on nations around the world, calling them "utterly visionary".

Speaking to Bloomberg following Nvidia's recent quarterly results, Jensen Huang was effusive with his backing for the tariffs, and for Trump personally.

Nvidia had revealed record quarterly revenues of around $44 billion, so it is perhaps unsurprising Huang was keen to stay on good terms with the President, and stay the right side of potential tariff changes in the near future.

"We're all in"

“Obviously, I don’t know all of his ideas, but let me tell you about two that are incredible,” Huang said.

"The first one is utterly visionary. The idea of tariffs being a pillar of a bold vision to re-industrialize to onshore manufacturing and motivate the world to invest in the United States is just an incredible vision. I think this is going to be a transformative idea for the next century for us."

"We're all in on the idea," he declared. "We're setting up plants and encouraging our partners from around the world to invest in the United States, and we have a lot of stuff going on, and so I'm very excited about that."

"The second major idea," Huang went on, "is to rescind the AI diffusion role, recognizing that this isn't about limiting American technology, but this is about accelerating American stacks around the world to make sure that, before it's too late that the world builds on American stacks during this extraordinary time, the AI era."

"These two initiatives are completely visionary, and it's going to be transformative for America."

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Huang's comments come a day after HP CEO Enrique Lores revealed his company would be raising prices in order to deal with rising costs incurred by tariffs.

Lores noted the company would be forced it to take what he called "price actions", effectively increases across PC and printing hardware, as well as no longer using the US as a distribution hub for products sold in Canada or to Latin America.

Huang himself has frequently looked to extol the virtues of the new AI-powered society, where Nvidia has a critical role in powering the new systems.

Speaking at the recent Dell Technology World 2025 event, Huang called the current technology landscape, "a once in a lifetime opportunity - in the last 60 years, this is the biggest reinvention that you and I have seen."

“This is incredibly exciting technology - you want to engage it. The impact to your company is incredible - and you want to be an early adopter.”

“This is the beginning of a decade of transformation. But you don't want to be second - this is the time, and you want to be first.”

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• NordVPN wants to shift the conversation from server quantity to quality
• Server count is one of the main metrics for measuring the quality of a VPN service across today's industry
• NordVPN believes providers should focus on the factors directly impacting user experience instead

NordVPN has just thrown a challenge to the VPN industry – changing how providers talk about VPN servers.

Server count has been, and currently is, one of the main recognized standard metrics for measuring the quality of a VPN service across the industry. You may have noticed how today's best VPN providers use these often huge numbers to market themselves among the competition.

Yet, NordVPN believes that providers should instead focus on all the other factors directly impacting user experience, such as the server bandwidth, speed, reliability, and more. This is exactly why the team now seeks to shift the conversation from server quantity to quality.

"The idea that the more VPN servers you have, the better you are, is basically not very true. So, we have to start talking about this," NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis told TechRadar.

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VPN servers: what matters

VPN servers are a crucial part of how a VPN works. Every time you connect to a service, your internet traffic is rerouted via the provider's network made up of these servers. This is how virtual private network (VPN) software spoofs your IP address.

While it's true that offering worldwide coverage is an important factor in allowing users to access as much international content as possible, it won't matter much if the user experience is poor.

"Think of it like roads," Briedis explained in a blog post. "More roads don’t solve traffic problems if they’re in poor condition or badly planned. What matters more is having high-capacity lanes and well-planned routes, so millions of cars can move without getting stuck in traffic."

All in all, according to Briedis, we should think of a VPN as an internet service provider (ISP) because it's the service that de facto enables us to connect to the internet.

"ISPs they don't say how many servers have around the world. What they are talking is about how much network capacity do they have, what kind of connection quality do you have, and so on," he told TechRadar.

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So, what actually makes a good VPN server? Here are the main factors, as per the NordVPN team:

• Network capacity. This refers to how much data the network can handle at any given time. To go back to the roads example, network capacity is how wide and fast the lanes of a highway are. For example, NordVPN offers 70 Tbps for each servers – but this alone isn't enough.
• Bandwidth and load management. The amount of data a server can handle is crucial, but is perhaps even more important is how a provider manages it across the whole infrastructure. To avoid server overload even during usage spikes and deliver the best user experience, NordVPN ensures to cap the maximum load to 30% for each server.
• Speed and reliability. Having a fast and reliable VPN connection is what users ultimately want the most. According to NordVPN, providers achieve this through high network capacity and efficient load management rather than the highest number of servers.
• Georgaphic distribution. This metric refers to the spread of servers across different locations. "The more strategically distributed the servers are, and the better the infrastructure is designed to handle global traffic, the smoother your VPN experience will be," Briedis explains.

A real breakthrough?

The VPN industry have been stuck on the server count as the metric is easy to convey to users. Quantity is a definite number, while quality, as we have seen, depends on many other factors.

But, is the idea that server quality is what actually matters a real breakthrough?

According to TechRadar's Lead Security Reviewer, Mike Williams, the notion isn't totally new nor is going to make much difference.

"The reality is that the number of servers, overall capacity and most network details won’t tell us very much. To get a proper feel we would need stats based on usage, but I doubt anyone will tell us those because they’re commercially sensitive," said Williams.

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"Overall, I do agree that server numbers don’t mean much, but I doubt most providers will replace them anytime soon," Williams added. "We have to applaud Nord for trying, though. Even if it doesn’t replace the number server as a benchmark, giving users extra details to consider has to be a positive move."

Replying to Williams' comments, Briedis said: "Every company has its own rules how much they are trying to squeeze from the VPN server, but for us no having more than 30% of load is one of the key quality components to make sure that our user has the best quality in that location."

All in all, "We have to talk about the user experience in general. This is one of the key strategic areas that we can move forward."

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• Cybernews finds major database containing chat logs unsecured online
• The archive belongs to one of the biggest healthcare cooperatives, Unimed
• There is no evidence of prior abuse, it was said, but users should be on their guard

One of the world’s biggest healthcare cooperatives kept an open database with “millions of patient-doctor messages”, along with plenty of sensitive healthcare information, documents, images, and more.

Cybersecurity researchers from Cybernews found an exposed Kafka instance, and attributed it to Unimed.

Subsequent investigation determined the logs were generated when patients talked to Sara, Unimed’s AI-powered chatbot, as well as human doctors.

Images, PII, and more

Cybernews said its researchers were able to intercept more than 140,000 messages sent via the company’s chat feature but, based on the logs of the leaking instance, “at least 14 million” messages could have been sent this way.

“The leak is very sensitive as it exposed confidential medical information. Attackers could exploit the leaked details for discrimination and targeted hate crimes, as well as more standard cybercrime such as identity theft, medical and financial fraud, phishing, and scams,” the researchers said.

The information exposed this way includes people’s uploaded pictures and documents, sent messages, full names, phone numbers, email addresses, and Unimed card numbers.

While sifting through millions of messages could feel like a daunting task, feeding the archive into a Large Language Model (LLM) significantly simplifies the process. Threat actors could build detailed patient profiles with the help of AI, and use them to draft authentic, personalized phishing lures.

Luckily enough, after being notified about the issue, Unimed locked the instance down.

It claims that no one discovered it before Cybernews, and that no harm came of it: “Unimed do Brasil informs that it has investigated an isolated incident, identified in March 2025, and promptly resolved, with no evidence, so far, of any leakage of sensitive data from clients, cooperative physicians, or healthcare professionals,” the notification email reads. “An in-depth investigation remains ongoing.”

A healthcare cooperative is a member-owned, nonprofit organization that provides or facilitates access to healthcare services for its members.

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• Android phone owners can now quickly view Office files in a hassle-free way
• Previously, if you were sent an Office file, you had to sign in to your Microsoft account even to have a swift glance at it
• No login is required now, as has been the case with iOS for a while

Microsoft has just brought the anonymous file sharing ability that was already in iOS to Android users, so those phone owners can view an Office file that’s been sent to them without being forced to log in to their Microsoft account.

Currently, if you get sent a link to a Word file (or other Microsoft Office format such as Excel), when you access it on an Android smartphone, you’ll have to sign in to your Microsoft account before you can view it.

However, as Android Authority reports, Microsoft has now done away with that requirement, so you can simply click and view the Office file on your phone. But if you want to do anything else – like editing a Word document you’ve received, or popping in a comment – then you’ll still need to sign in, as those changes need to be attributed to you. (You will see a prompt informing you of this, by the way).

You’ll need an up-to-date version of Office on your mobile for this to work, though, with Microsoft noting in the blog post introducing the change that version 16.0.18827.20066 or later is required.

As Android Authority observes, the ability to click a link and open an Office file in this way, without being signed in, has been available on iPhone for a few months now.

Analysis: About time for Android

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It took some time to provide this functionality for Android, then, which is a bit odd, seeing as you’d think that’d be a priority for Microsoft (with that mobile OS representing the majority of smartphones). Still, it’s good to see the feature debut, even if Android users have had to wait a while for this trick to be drafted across.

Obviously, it’s quite inconvenient to click a link on a file you’ve been sent and then be prompted to sign in, if all you want to do, perhaps, is have a quick glance at the document that’s been sent.

I should note that the sender of the file still needs to be logged in with their Microsoft account to share a file, of course, it’s only the recipient that can view the file (and only view it) anonymously, with no sign-in needed.

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• Code in the Google TV Home app describes sleep timers and notifications
• Android TV has a sleep timer already, but it's not great or easy to find
• It's in early stages, so don't expect it imminently

If you've ever fallen asleep during a TV show binge only to be rudely awakened by an auto-playing trailer or to realise that you've missed a chunk of episodes, the idea of a decent sleep timer on Google TV might be quite interesting. Well here's some good news: it looks like Google is working on exactly that.

The news comes via Android Authority, which likes nothing more than delving into beta code to see what useful information it might uncover. And this time it's uncovered strings and references to sleep timers in the Google TV Home app, which is the main interface for Google TV.

What to expect from sleep timers in Google TV

The code in the Google app suggests that the sleep timer will do more than the basic one that's currently in Android TV, which doesn't support pause and resume features. And the code also indicates that there will be timer warnings at different intervals – "X minutes until the TV turns off" – and possibly the ability to override the timer by asking for a bit more time.

That latter feature is a little bit mysterious, because one of the lines of code describes a "sleep_timer_45_second_notification_action". That's an odd choice of time – as Android Authority says, why not do it at one minute?

At the moment these are just clues rather than actual working features, but they're an encouraging sign nevertheless: at the moment manufacturers create (or don't create) their own timers, whereas having the feature baked into the core operating system would mean a consistent experience across the entire Google TV platform.

It should make the feature much easier to find, too, because where firms do offer an Android sleep timer, they tend to bury it in the darkest corners of the settings menu.

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• Fujifilm X-E5 could be the first new X-E model since 2021’s X-E4
• It's now rumored to come with a 40MP sensor and in-body stabilization
• Could launch in on June 12 alongside new 23mm pancake prime lens

It’s high-time Fujifilm announced a new X-E mirrorless camera – and we may now have a date to circle in the diary. Fujifilm has revealed the time and place for its 2025 X Summit event – June 12 in Shanghai – and there’s speculation that the long-rumored Fujifilm X-E5 will be officially revealed then.

Just last week we reported on rumors claiming the Fujifilm X-E5 would be announced in June, so this event announcement simply adds further fuel to that fire. It comes to us courtesy of reliable site Fuji Rumors, who also reports that Fujifilm will announce a new X-mount pancake lens at the event: the XF23mm. This stubby wide-angle prime should be a perfect partner for the compact X-E5 body, and we wouldn’t be surprised if the pairing is eventually sold as a bundle.

Rumors speculating on what the X-E5 could be like in terms of specifications, features and price have been thin on the ground – until now. Again, it’s Fuji Rumors with the story, which claims the X-E5 will come with a 40MP X-Trans V APS-C sensor and in-body image stabilization (IBIS). That would take it closer to the popular, fixed-lens Fujifilm X100VI, which also has both features, but lacks the option of interchangeable lenses.

This would represent a solid upgrade over the 2021-released Fujifilm X-E4, which sports a 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and no IBIS. It also lacks weather-sealing, dual card slots and keeps physical controls to a minimum, all of which has led to it being generally regarded by Fujifilm enthusiasts as something of a disappointment.

But with the rumor mill predicting that we're unlikely to see a successor to the Fujifilm X-Pro 3 (or X100VI) in 2025, the rumored X-E5 could become this year's most-anticipated Fuji camera for anyone looking for a compact, retro sidekick with a rangefinder design.

How much might a Fujifilm X-E5 cost?

The X-E4's minimalist approach to physical controls wasn't beloved by Fujifilm enthusiasts. (Image credit: Fujifilm)

The prospective price of the Fujifilm X-E5, meanwhile, remains up in the air. The X-E4 landed in February 2021 for $850 / £799 / AU$1,399, but the rumors suggest its successor could cost a little more than that.

We wouldn’t want to speculate, particularly given the current levels of uncertainty due to US tariffs on foreign-built goods. But Fuji Rumors points out that, while every previous X-E camera has had a launch RRP of under $1000, the inclusion of the higher-resolution sensor and IBIS on an X-E5 could well push up its price well above that line.

The X-E5, if it’s real, represents an opportunity for Fujifilm to deliver a better-equipped compact mirrorless camera – the type of highly portable, unobtrusive all-rounder that’s ideal for travel and street photography. The bigger sensor and IBIS would be a great start, but we’d also like to see weather-sealing and a more comprehensive control setup.

Will our prayers be answered? It looks like we may find out as soon as June 12. In the meantime, do comment on what you’d love to see in the rumored Fujifilm X-E5 in the comments section below.

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• Pixel phones could soon support themes, according to new code
• It lets customizations be applied more quickly
• The feature may arrive with Android 16

After showcasing the big update at Google I/O 2025 earlier this month, Google is all set to launch Android 16 in the coming days, at least as far as Pixel phones are concerned – and it looks as though Pixel devices are also in line for a major customization upgrade.

The team over at Android Authority has spotted evidence of a Pixel themes feature hidden in the code for the latest Android 16 beta. While the feature hasn't gone live yet, it looks as though it's close to completion.

Many other Android handsets, including the best Samsung Galaxy phones, already offer themes: they let you group together wallpapers, color schemes, and icon packs together in a single bundle, and you can then apply them with a single tap.

It looks as though themes would be available via the current wallpaper and lock screen settings on Pixel phones, available through the Wallpaper and style section in Settings. It would also be quite a prominent option, based on the existing code.

Coming soon?

A new visual language is heading to Android (Image credit: Google)

It's not clear whether you'll be able to view a gallery of themes provided by Google and perhaps other users, as well as creating your own customization combinations. On Samsung phones, there's a large gallery of theme options to pick from.

Another question we have is whether this feature is going to be ready in time for the official, stable Android 16 release: the rumor is that we might see that coming on Tuesday, June 3, though that's yet to be confirmed.

It's possible that Google will wait for a later Android 16 release before pushing out themes and making them available to Pixel owners. Other Android phone makers will then be able to use (or not use) Google's theme code as they see fit.

Upcoming changes we do know about in Android 16 include better battery health monitoring (for newer Pixels), improved security features, and a revamped, more modern look for the interface that's being called Material 3 Expressive.

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• Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims major white-collar layoffs are on the horizon
• Unemployment could spike to 20%
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The CEO of AI firm Anthropic, creators of ChatGPT rival ‘Claude’, has warned the US Government about the possible ‘mass elimination’ of entry-level jobs across law, technology, finance, and other white-collar fields.

Dario Amodei predicted up to half of all entry-level white-collar jobs could be taken by AI, leading to unemployment of as much as 20% in the next one to five years.

Amodei warned most workers are “unaware” that this job apocalypse is imminent; "It sounds crazy, and people just don't believe it", adding AI has the potential to affect society in positive and negative ways; "Cancer is cured, the economy grows at 10% a year, the budget is balanced — and 20% of people don't have jobs."

Shifting sands

It’s worth noting Anthropic is one of the organisations leading the charge in developing technology designed to replace humans.

The warnings that Amodei and others share about the potential impact on unemployment and short-term economic turmoil come with no mitigation plan; "We, as the producers of this technology, have a duty and an obligation to be honest about what is coming."

Axios outlines that Steve Bannon, long time advisor to President Trump and influential media personality, also envisions a scenario in which entry level positions are “eviscerated,” which correlates with the almost 2% rise in tech sector layoffs seen thanks to AI already in 2025.

"I don't think anyone is taking into consideration how administrative, managerial and tech jobs for people under 30 — entry-level jobs that are so important in your 20s — are going to be eviscerated."

This isn’t necessarily the only outcome long term though, with over 55% of companies in the UK who replaced workers with AI ultimately coming to regret their decision, indicating that perhaps the technology isn’t as potent its marketing suggests.

Via Axios

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• Microsoft is reportedly sidelining its Xbox native handheld in favor of Windows 11 handheld gaming PC optimization
• The 'Project Kennan' handheld collaboration with Asus is still underway
• It appears to be a direct response to Valve's SteamOS success after it became available for non-Steam Deck handhelds

Valve has recently taken the spotlight on handheld gaming PCs, providing SteamOS support for non-Steam Deck handhelds – and as a result, Microsoft has seemingly set aside one of its most-anticipated devices to compete with the Linux-based operating system.

According to an exclusive from our friends at Windows Central, Microsoft has reportedly shelved its Xbox native handheld momentarily, as it will now shift its focus to Windows 11's optimization for third-party handheld gaming PCs – and 'Project Kennan', a new Xbox-themed handheld in collaboration with Asus.

This comes shortly after the launch of a new Lenovo Legion Go S, an officially-licensed SteamOS handheld gaming PC – and it appears as though the revelations of the SteamOS version outperforming the Windows 11 model in gaming may have pushed Microsoft to change its priorities.

Windows 11 is yet to feature a 'handheld' mode or anything that focuses on portability to help streamline the handheld gaming experience. While software like Armoury Crate (alongside tools like Xbox Game Bar) has helped handheld gamers with quick game access and other necessary TDP adjustment settings, it's had a hard time matching up to the SteamOS experience for gamers.

It's not exactly clear whether the codenamed handheld, Project Kennan, will come in the form of a long-awaited Asus ROG Ally successor. However, it's clear that Valve's success has lit a fire under Microsoft to take handheld gaming seriously – and rightly so, as many would argue.

Analysis: Gamers, this is exactly why voicing your frustrations matters

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If there's anything Microsoft's reported actions highlight, it's that voicing your complaints and frustrations does indeed work. I say this because I can almost guarantee that without the praise of SteamOS and the recent criticisms of Windows 11, Microsoft wouldn't lift a finger.

The same case applies to the sudden rise of game prices. I'm still very concerned and adamant about shooting down $80 game prices, since Nintendo kick-started it. Instead of just 'accepting it' and letting it become a precedent, let your displeasure about it be known as much as possible.

Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo are all more than capable of doing better and being reasonable with consumers, and the only thing I've ever seen work is protesting against measures that are out of line.

I could go on about Sony's PS Plus and Microsoft's subscription services, just for console gamers having access to multiplayer, and just how absurd that truly is – but ultimately, it's an example of what happens when we let things slide or become normalized.

Regardless, I'm pleased to hear that Valve has essentially been a catalyst for Microsoft to take handheld gaming and Windows 11 optimization more seriously, because it's been needed for a very long time now.

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