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 Just ahead of the launch of the AirPods Max 2, Apple has released new firmware for the headphones. The updated firmware is version number 8E251.
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My favorite Dyson vacuum for spring cleaning just hit a record low price during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, but this is the final day to shop this deal.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a branch of Iran's armed forces, has threatened to target US tech companies' operations in the Middle East. It told employees of 18 companies — including Apple, Google, Meta and NVIDIA — "to leave their workplaces immediately to save their lives," as CBS News reported. Those living close to the companies' facilities in the region were instructed to evacuate immediately as well. Microsoft, Oracle, Tesla, HP, Intel, Palantir, Boeing, Dell, Cisco and IBM are also among the companies that the IRGC named.
"Since the main element in designing and tracking terror targets are American [information and communications technology] and AI companies, in response to this terrorist operation, from now on the main institutions effective in terrorist operations will be our legitimate targets," the IRGC said in a statement. The military force warned it will start targeting the companies on Wednesday evening if more Iranian leaders are killed.
Iran previously pledged to attack companies and banks tied to the US and Israel, though the warning it issued on Tuesday had a specific deadline. Earlier this month, Iranian drones struck Amazon data
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This is what Apple, cybersecurity professionals and CNET's iOS experts recommend you do to keep your data safe.
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NEW RESOURCES Liverpool John Moores University: History students design new Liverpool Irish Centre Digital Archive. "Undergraduate History students at LJMU have helped to launch a new digital archive for the Liverpool Irish […]
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The GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System was due for completion in 2016. Ten years later, the software for controlling the military's GPS satellites still doesn't work.
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Milly Alcock's hero says she "has no people" as she and Krypto drift off on a new adventure.
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The first full moon in spring isn't actually pink, but it determines the date of Easter each year.
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NEW RESOURCES Found in my RSS feeds: Afro Index. From the About page: "Afro Index is an attempt to build a structured, culturally informed reference system: one that reflects the real range, […]
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Can the Poles pull off their first win in Sweden after almost a century?
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You don't want to miss this historic moment.
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You've probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it's easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.
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The new artwork supports theories that the game's next hero will be Frankie, a member of Ashe's Deadlock Gang.
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Adjusting just a handful of settings can drastically change your LG's picture quality. Here's how.
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 Google today announced that you can finally change the Google Account email address that you use for Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, Google Drive, and more, but this ability is only rolling out to U.S. accounts for now. The company did not indicate if or when this functionality will be available in other countries.
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At first glance, the AirPods Max 2 don't seem like much of an upgrade from their predecessor. But after I went hands-on with them, I grew more impressed with the changes, though I still have a few gripes.
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The $549 AirPods Max 2 are set to launch tomorrow, and ahead of the debut of the new over-ear headphones, Apple sent a pair for MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera to check out.
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From headphones to Lego sets to cookware, our shopping experts are bringing the can't-miss bargains straight to you.
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You can equip your rental with personalized security options. My picks can fit nearly anywhere -- no screws required.
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Apple Intelligence briefly appeared in China before being pulled due to regulatory issues, raising questions about Apple's AI rollout and compliance.
The post Apple Intelligence Just Leaked in China (It Wasn't Supposed to) appeared first on eWEEK.
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Adults of a certain age will no doubt remember The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, a cartoon from 1989 that starred our favorite sibling plumbers decades before they would take over multiplexes with an animated film franchise. The broadcast channel MeTV Toons has begun airing old episodes of the show, likely to trade on the buzz emanating from the pending theatrical release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. There's just one problem. The episodes seem to have been sloppified by an AI upscaling algorithm,
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Companies including Google, Microsoft, and Palantir were listed as targets by Iranian media as the conflict with Israel and the US spills into digital infrastructure.
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 Apple updated the Studio Display earlier this month, four years after the original launched. Here's how it compares to the original model.
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New models have prescriptions in mind for people who actually still need help seeing.
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 The latest iteration of Meta's smart glasses has arrived and, as rumored, they are more customizable, particularly for people who need prescription lenses. Meta and Ray-Ban parent company EssilorLuxottica revealed two new styles of frames: the Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics, which will start at $499 a pair.
The latest glasses are still considered to be part of the "Gen 2" Ray-Ban Meta glasses, but they do come with a few upgrades that make it easier to get a personalized fit. According to EssilorLuxottica, both styles have somewhat slimmer frames, swappable nosepads and adjustable temple tips so wearers can get a better fit. And, as the "optics" branding implies, the new frame styles are also compatible with a wider variety of prescription lenses, including progressive lenses and transition lenses.
The Blayzer style frames are more square, similar to the existing Wayfarer glasses, while the Scriber version is a little more rounded, like the "Headliner" style frames. Both come in a variety of colors including some translucent styles and are available now for pre-order on Meta's website and will be on sale April 14. The "optics" lineup will also be sold at more physical retail stores, including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Salmoiraghi & Viganò, Apollo, Grand Vision Optical, Vision Express and other locations that are part of EssilorLuxottica's distribution network.
The round, "Scriber" frames.
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Brandon Sklenar and Amanda Seyfried also star in the film, which is coming to the Starz app.
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It's next to impossible to attend high school or college without a laptop. Here are my favorite laptops that I've tested and reviewed for student budgets.
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 Apple today released a teaser trailer for Cape Fear, a new "highly anticipated" psychological thriller series starring Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Javier Bardem. The first two episodes of the 10-episode limited series will premiere on Apple TV on Friday, June 5, and one new episode will follow every Friday through July 31.
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Excited after that "You're welcome" scene at the end of the season premiere? Let's keep it going.
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The globally available feature is finally rolling out in the US, but you'll need to buy extra hardware to use it.
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If you're planning to stay on your old AT&T plan, be prepared to pay up to $20 more per month .
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 Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone will feature a radical new curved design with slimmer bezels, according to a new report.
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 Today marks the 10th anniversary of Safari Technology Preview, a version of Safari that's aimed at testing new web technologies.
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The feature, introduced in beta in December, is expanding to iOS and to more countries.
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NEW RESOURCES Journal of Open Archaeology Data: The Southern African Stone Age Site Index (SASSI): A Spatial, Chronological and Contextual Resource for Archaeological Research . "…the Southern African Stone Age Site Index […]
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 Carryboy is a name with which we're already familiar thanks to its awesome work in turning Toyota's Hilux Champ mini-pickup into the all-out 4x4 tiny RV of our dreams. This time around, the Bangkok-based RV and truck accessories builder has teamed up with Chinese auto badge Farizon to create one of the most compelling all-electric camper vans the world over. It invites campers aboard through a uniquely wide entry and ensures they remain comfortable with an equally
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 When a couple with two children approached the Amsterdam-based architecture and design firm Studioninedots to design a home that would foster their connection, the company reimagined what a fa
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I've tested DIY security kits all across my house. Here's how to prep and successfully install your own.
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California's governor says order aims to prevent misuse of AI technology.
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 Apple accidentally started rolling out Apple Intelligence features in China before receiving regulatory approval, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is great for the Prime Video devout and handles other streaming services just as well.
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Lawmakers propose banning Chinese-made robots from US federal use over data security concerns, signaling growing tension in the US-China tech rivalry.
The post US Lawmakers Move to Ban Chinese Robots from Federal Use appeared first on eWEEK.
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Posted photographs show Patel smoking cigars, riding in antique cars and holding a large bottle of rum.
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There are hundreds of Bluetooth earbuds on the market for way less money than Apple's AirPods Pro. Are any of these more affordable options good enough to make me consider switching the earbuds I wear for hours every day?
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 The legendary Cold War-era Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane is getting a new lease on life as BAE Systems gives it an upgraded version of the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System (ADS) to protect the aircraft against modern radar and electronic warfare threats.
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The company, which develops autonomous military technology, also plans to buy a maker of simulation software as interest in next-generation defense soars.
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 Apple today released a new firmware update for the Studio Display and ?Studio Display? XDR, its two new monitors that came out earlier in March.
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Apple has lowered App Store commission rates in mainland China, cutting its standard fee from 30% to 25% and reducing some discounted rates from 15% to 12%. The change took effect on March 15 and applies to paid apps and in-app purchases sold through the mainland China App Store. The fee cut is limited to […]
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That's where we come in.
We've actually tried out every laptop on this list ourselves, so they're real recommendations based on hands-on experience.
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Why you should trust us: It's in our name! PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We've been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 70 laptops every year. All of the picks below have been personally tested and vetted by our experts, who've applied not only performance benchmarks but rigorous usability standards. We're also committed to r
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Microsoft is sitting on top of the world right now, thanks to its lead in AI. It's the most valuable company on the planet, with a valuation of more than $3.2 trillion. Its rise was rocket-fueled by its investor relationship with OpenAI, the company that makes the wildly popular generative AI (genAI) chatbot ChatGPT. OpenAI's GPT large language model is also the basis for Microsoft Copilot, the genAI tool that Microsoft is building into just about every one of its products, from GitHub to Windows to Microsoft 365 and beyond.
Microsoft's AI dominance appears insurmountable. But things can change quickly in tech. Google and Apple are in talks to embed Google's genAI tool Gemini into iPhones — a deal that, if it reaches fruition, could unseat Microsoft sooner than you think.
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Samsung today unveiled the Exynos 2200, its latest flagship chipset that will power Galaxy S22 smartphones in certain regions. The new platform is based on 4nm EUV process technology and comes with a custom GPU called Xclipse.
It is based on the AMD RDNA2 architecture and as such is a "single hybrid graphics processor" that offers advanced features such as ray tracing and variable rate shading on mobile devices, the first smartphone chip to do so. Ray tracing is a technology that simulates how light behaves in real life, calculating the motion and color of objects as light rays bounce off surfaces.
The hardware-accelerated feature offers realistic effects and immersive graphics, making playing games that support these features as great as it looks. Variable rate shading is another technology implemented in PC and console games. Develope
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 Image Credit:LetsgodigitalSamsung's launch plans over the past two years have been unusual, but it looks like the company's next flagship could be a return to normal. According to a new rumor, the Galaxy S22 launch date could be February 8.
Korean media outlet DDaily.co.kr reports that Samsung is planning a launch event for its Galaxy S22 series on February 8. The outlet claims that Samsung has "confirmed" the date with "Galaxy Unpacked 2022" to be held virt
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