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[?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
@techwire@social.gamefan.net

This is my favorite camera phone of the year but it has a price tag for the ages

Vivo's first Ultra phone in global markets is well worth the wait, if you can stomach the price tag.

androidauthority.com/vivo-x300

[Android Authority]

    [?]gadgetChecks.de » 🤖 🌐
    @gadgetchecks@burningboard.net

    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

    Forget productivity: Here are 5 strategic shifts that drive real AI value

    Everyone talks about increasing productivity with AI tools. Here's how to deliver actual value.

    zdnet.com/article/strategic-sh

    [ZDNet]

      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

      I compared the Motorola Razr Fold and Pixel 10 Pro Fold — and Google is in trouble

      Google’s most expensive Pixel doesn’t feel like its best phone.

      androidauthority.com/motorola-

      [Android Authority]

        AodeRelay boosted

        [?]-Fred- :debian: :noai: » 🌐
        @fred@mastodon.sujets-libres.fr

        À toutes choses malheur est bon. J'ai eu hier plusieurs étaient rejetés par les serveurs d' (habituellement, je n'ai pas à communiquer avec des adresses *@icloud). Tout est rentré dans l'ordre une fois la configuration réalisée sur mon serveur mail. À ma connaissance jusqu'ici, mes mails étaient toujours passés partout ailleurs. Au moins c'est fait.

        mail-tester.com/test-9c5290z5x

          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

          Apple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop

          Apple has all but given up on the Vision Pro after the M5 model failed to revitalize interest in the device, MacRumors has learned. Apple updated the Vision Pro with a faster M5 chip and a more comfortable band in Octob…

          macrumors.com/2026/04/29/apple

          [MacRumors]

            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

            New Android 17 trick could make ChatGPT’s screen sharing way smoother on your phone

            Though allowing Accessibility access could raise concerns for some users.

            androidauthority.com/chatgpt-a

            [Android Authority]

              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

              Apple Has Likely Abandoned 'iPad Ultra' Plans

              Apple has reportedly abandoned plans for a foldable "iPad Ultra" following years of disappointing sales performance for the iPad Pro. The claim predominantly comes from the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital," who p…

              macrumors.com/2026/04/29/apple

              [MacRumors]

                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                iOS 27 Camera App to Get 'Siri' Mode With Nutrition Label Scanning

                Apple is planning to integrate Apple Intelligence and Siri into more of its apps in iOS 27, including the Camera app, reports Bloomberg. The ‌iOS 27‌ Camera app will have a dedicated ‌Siri‌ mode that will be available a…

                macrumors.com/2026/04/29/ios-2

                [MacRumors]

                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                  Talent over tokens: AI models are becoming more expensive to run, and productivity gains are limited — ef…

                  Major firms are finding the rising costs of AI hard to manage, as human workers are now often more affordable alternatives to AI within certain contexts. With many platforms switching to per-token billing and rising mod…

                  tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                  [Tom's Hardware]

                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                    Pirate RPG game is secretly looting your SSD lifespan — new Windrose patch promises smoother sailing and addresses excessive disk writing

                    Gamers have reported that Windrose is consuming abnormally high disk I/O while playing, with up to 30 MB/s of constant read/write activity to the drive across most areas of the game world.

                    tomshardware.com/pc-components

                    [Tom's Hardware]

                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                      Samsung and SK hynix warn AI-driven memory shortages could last until 2027 and beyond, as HBM demand explodes — customers already re…

                      Samsung and SK hynix warn that severe AI-driven memory shortages could persist through 2027 as exploding HBM demand overwhelms supply, tightens the broader DRAM market, and fuels record profits

                      tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                      [Tom's Hardware]

                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                        Sony confirms PS4 and PS5 digital games don't require an online check-in every 30 days — new DRM policy o…

                        The supposed new DRM policy surrounding digital PS4 and PS5 games has been finally debunked by Sony. You don't need to check-in online every 30 days for your games to still be playable, rather, only one check-in is requ…

                        tomshardware.com/video-games/p

                        [Tom's Hardware]

                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                          Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon capex spending to hit $725 billion in 2026, up 77% from last year — analyst says bear thesis is 'garbage'

                          Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta collectively plan to spend $725 billion on capex in 2026, up 77% from last year's record $410 billion.

                          tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                          [Tom's Hardware]

                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                            Get 32GB of RAM and 2TB SSD for $406 when paired with AMD's new 9950X3D2 — Asus ROG X870E Apex gets you a…

                            Snag this premium 4-item combo from Newegg featuring the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance RGB RAM, 2TB WD SN7100 M.2 SSD, and an overclocking-focused Crosshair X870E Apex motherboard for $2,048.99. The $398.9…

                            tomshardware.com/pc-components

                            [Tom's Hardware]

                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                              Homebrew PlayStation DualSense controller adapter for PC can be built for just $20 with a Raspberry Pi Pico — wireless dongle delivers adaptive triggers…

                              A PC gaming enthusiast has shared a video demo of the new DS5Dongle which unlocks the full gamut of Sony DualSense controller features for Windows users who prefer wireless.

                              tomshardware.com/peripherals/c

                              [Tom's Hardware]

                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                Save $800 on this Alienware Aurora 5080 desktop — 4K powerhouse with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage now just $2,899

                                Get an Alienware Aurora 5080 desktop gaming PC for $2,899.

                                tomshardware.com/desktops/gami

                                [Tom's Hardware]

                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                  Chinese GPU maker Cambricon's Q1 revenue hits $423 million as country's homegrown AI chip market accelerates — Chinese chipmakers continue to leech market share from Nvidia

                                  The results come as Chinese chipmakers continue to absorb market share from Nvidia.

                                  tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                  [Tom's Hardware]

                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                    Exploding number of AI data center build-outs delay Texas housing projects — data centers' high demand fo…

                                    Housing construction projects in Texas are facing delays of up to two months as contractors are having a harder time finding and keeping electricians. Data center projects are pricing out housing projects from the labor…

                                    tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                    [Tom's Hardware]

                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                      Meta's multi-billion-dollar Graviton deal highlights intensifying CPU shortages in AI infrastructure — the industry signals a shift to Agentic inference workloads, p…

                                      Meta signed a multibillion-dollar, multi-year deal with Amazon Web Services last week to deploy tens of millions of Graviton5 CPU cores across AWS data centers.

                                      tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                      [Tom's Hardware]

                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                        OpenAI has effectively abandoned first-party Stargate data centers in favor of more flexible deals — comp…

                                        OpenAI has reportedly modified its arrangement on several Stargate projects, leaving the direct ownership set up and instead preferring to lease compute from other partners who took on the direct risk of investing in th…

                                        tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                        [Tom's Hardware]

                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                          Your TV can sound a lot better: 7 easy but unexpected ways to improve audio quality

                                          Getting great sound from your TV doesn't have to cost a fortune. These are my tried-and-true TV audio tricks.

                                          zdnet.com/article/how-to-fix-t

                                          [ZDNet]

                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                            I tested ChatGPT and Perplexity AI as my CarPlay voice assistants - this model was better

                                            When you're driving, both ChatGPT and Perplexity can answer questions and provide help that's well beyond Siri's modest abilities. Here's which one is better.

                                            zdnet.com/article/chatgpt-perp

                                            [ZDNet]

                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                              My dad needed a new desktop PC - here's why this Dell was the smartest choice

                                              Dell's new 24-inch AiO is a compact, easy-to-use desktop with reliable performance and great speakers, but some expected limitations.

                                              zdnet.com/article/dell-24-inch

                                              [ZDNet]

                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                Thousands of readers bought these 10 useful tools and gadgets (No. 5 gets weird)

                                                From Bluetooth trackers to (checks notes) a smart insect bite healer, these are the top gadgets our readers have actually purchased in 2026 so far.

                                                zdnet.com/article/most-popular

                                                [ZDNet]

                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                  Anthropic's new Claude Security tool scans your codebase for flaws - and helps you decide what to fix first

                                                  It uses Opus 4.7 to scan, validate, and generate patches, helping fix dangerous flaws before they can be exploited.

                                                  zdnet.com/article/anthropic-cl

                                                  [ZDNet]

                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                    Sony vs. Bose: My buying advice after listening to flagship headphones from both brands

                                                    Sony and Bose make best-in-class headphones, but my extended time with the latest flagship models reveals their true strengths and weaknesses.

                                                    zdnet.com/article/sony-vs-bose

                                                    [ZDNet]

                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                      I asked ChatGPT Images 2.0 to redesign my app UIs - and wow

                                                      ChatGPT analyzed two of my apps, flagged issues, and generated new mockups. It's a game-changer.

                                                      zdnet.com/article/i-asked-chat

                                                      [ZDNet]

                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                        I fixed my Wi-Fi dead zones at home with these 6 simple changes

                                                        I struggled with Wi-Fi dead spots for years. Here's what finally worked.

                                                        zdnet.com/article/how-i-fix-ho

                                                        [ZDNet]

                                                          [?]The Bad Place » 🤖 🌐
                                                          @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online

                                                          Observer | Apple’s Tim Cook Shares His Advice for Incoming CEO John Ternus by Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

                                                          AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

                                                          Tim Cook is handing the Apple CEO reins to longtime hardware executive John Ternus, urging him to focus his time where it will benefit the company and its users most and to keep product‑centric “north‑star” values at the core of Apple’s strategy. Cook highlighted Apple’s record performance—quarterly revenue up 17 % to $111.2 billion, net income up 19 % to $29.5 billion, with the iPhone 17e lineup driving a 21 % sales jump and the services division reaching a historic $31 billion—as the ideal moment for the leadership transition. Ternus, who joins as CEO in September, will inherit a financially thriving company but must navigate critical challenges, especially defining Apple’s long‑term AI strategy and competing with rivals like Google and Microsoft. Cook pointed to rising R&D spending—$11.4 billion this quarter—as evidence of Apple’s commitment to innovating in both products and services while emphasizing disciplined, thoughtful leadership.

                                                          Read more: observer.com/2026/04/tim-cook-

                                                            [?]The Bad Place » 🤖 🌐
                                                            @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online

                                                            US Top News and Analysis | Apple delivers a nearly perfect quarter, with a CEO change and an AI update ahead

                                                            AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

                                                            Apple reported a record‑breaking fiscal‑2026 second quarter, with revenue climbing 17% to $111.2 billion and earnings per share jumping 22% to $2.01—both well ahead of expectations—propelling the stock up roughly 4% to about $282 in after‑hours trading. The company saw double‑digit growth across every product line, highlighted by a near‑22% surge in iPhone sales that set a March‑quarter record, and a services segment that grew over 16% on an all‑time‑high installed base of more than 2.5 billion active devices. Tim Cook announced his departure as CEO, confirming that Jon Ternus will assume the role in September, while Cook will move to executive chairman. Apple also disclosed a new $100 billion share‑repurchase program, a 4% dividend increase, and a partnership with Google to advance its Siri AI initiative. Management guided for the June quarter (fiscal Q3) revenue of $107.2‑$110 billion—up 14‑17% year‑over‑year—well above consensus, and reiterated a $300 price target, positioning Apple as a long‑term hold despite headwinds such as memory costs.

                                                            Read more: cnbc.com/2026/04/30/apple-deli

                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                              The best cloud phone systems of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

                                                              I tested the best cloud phone systems hands-on, compared pricing, AI features, and real user feedback to help you pick the right one for your team.

                                                              zdnet.com/article/best-cloud-p

                                                              [ZDNet]

                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                The craziest part of Musk v. Altman happened while the jury was out of the room

                                                                Okay, I am not a lawyer so I only understood about half of what just happened. But I am fairly sure, given the context, that Elon Musk's lawyers may have just fucked up big. Jared "James Brickhouse" Birchall, Musk's fin…

                                                                theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

                                                                [The Verge]

                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                  Roblox’s daily users continue to drop as age checks slow growth

                                                                  Roblox's daily active users continued to slip last quarter due in part to its rollout of age checks on its platform. According to its latest earnings report, Roblox currently has 132 million daily active users globally,…

                                                                  theverge.com/games/921694/robl

                                                                  [The Verge]

                                                                    [?]Robert Thinks You’re Great [He/Him] » 🌐
                                                                    @robertsmelser@toot.community

                                                                    Just speculating, but I can’t help but wonder if is going to bring memory in-house what with the current memory availability and pricing crisis.

                                                                    They’re already producing their own processors as well as Bluetooth, cellular, and Wi-Fi chips. Is it unreasonable to think they’d look at this mess and buy up what they need to eliminate current supply and cost restraints for themselves?

                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                      Apple’s iPhone revenue jumps to $57 billion despite chip shortages

                                                                      Apple's iPhone revenue jumped 22 percent to $57 billion over the past few months, despite supply chain issues impacting the device's processor. In an interview with Reuters, Apple CEO Tim Cook said iPhone "demand was of…

                                                                      theverge.com/tech/921527/apple

                                                                      [The Verge]

                                                                        [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
                                                                        @heiseonlineenglish@social.heise.de

                                                                        MacBook Ultra: Apple's Planned Innovations

                                                                        Apple has not changed its MacBook Pro design since 2021. With the upcoming Ultra, much could change – not just thanks to OLED and touchscreen.

                                                                        heise.de/en/news/MacBook-Ultra

                                                                          [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
                                                                          @heiseonlineenglish@social.heise.de

                                                                          Apple's CEO change and wild rumors: toxic advance praise

                                                                          The upcoming CEO change at Apple is fueling wild speculation about radical product changes. But caution is advised, says Malte Kirchner.

                                                                          heise.de/en/opinion/Apple-s-CE

                                                                            [?]The Bad Place » 🤖 🌐
                                                                            @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online

                                                                            Variety | Apple Easily Beats Wall Street Expectations, Services Revenue Shoots Up 16% to Record $31 Billion in March 2026 Quarter by Todd Spangler

                                                                            AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

                                                                            Apple posted a stellar March‑quarter earnings report, beating Wall Street forecasts with $111.2 billion in revenue (up 17% YoY) and a diluted EPS of $2.01 (up 22%). The company’s Services segment surged 16.3% to a record $30.98 billion, while iPhone sales jumped 22% to a new quarterly high of $57.99 billion despite supply‑chain constraints. Growth was broad‑based, with Greater China sales up 28% to $20.5 billion and the Americas up 11.9% to $45.1 billion. In a major leadership change, Tim Cook will step down as CEO on Sept. 1, 2026 to become executive chairman, handing the CEO role to senior VP John Ternus. Cook hailed the quarter as Apple’s best March ever, highlighting record‑setting iPhone 17 sales and new product launches such as the iPhone 17e, M4‑powered iPad Air, and MacBook Neo.

                                                                            Read more: variety.com/2026/digital/news/

                                                                              [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
                                                                              @heiseonlineenglish@social.heise.de

                                                                              Vision Pro report: No discontinuation, but little work left at Apple?

                                                                              Apple's VR headset considered a flop: Due to price and design, less than a million units were allegedly sold. Several future scenarios exist.

                                                                              heise.de/en/news/Vision-Pro-re

                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                The logic of the racist Supreme Court isn’t adding up

                                                                                Close watchers of the Supreme Court knew that the conservative supermajority was about to murder what was left of the Voting Rights Act. Wednesday's decision in Louisiana v. Callais took down Section 2 of the law, clear…

                                                                                theverge.com/policy/921597/cal

                                                                                [The Verge]

                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                  Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make ‘technologically impractical’ changes

                                                                                  Mark Zuckerberg. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Meta says it may be forced to pull Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico if the attorney general gets his way. The state is demanding a host …

                                                                                  theverge.com/policy/921557/met

                                                                                  [The Verge]

                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                    With Saros, Housemarque makes a case for doing next-gen games differently

                                                                                    It is generally frowned upon to care too much about appearances. We have a lot of little aphorisms discouraging this - books and their covers, beauty being skin deep, style over substance, that sort of thing. Vanity is …

                                                                                    theverge.com/games/921391/hous

                                                                                    [The Verge]

                                                                                      [?]The Bad Place » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                      @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online

                                                                                      Sweden Herald - Latest Sweden News | Apple reports quarterly results better than expected by Sweden Herald

                                                                                      AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

                                                                                      Apple announced quarterly results that beat analysts’ expectations, posting earnings per share of $2.01 versus the forecast $1.92 and revenue of $111.18 billion, slightly above the projected $109.7 billion. Overall sales grew 16.5 % year‑over‑year, outpacing the anticipated 15 % increase, although iPhone revenue fell a bit short at $56.99 billion compared with the expected $57.21 billion. Despite the stronger numbers, Apple’s shares slipped 0.9 % in after‑hours trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

                                                                                      Read more: swedenherald.com/article/apple

                                                                                        [?]Metin Seven 🎨 » 🌐
                                                                                        @metin@graphics.social

                                                                                        🧵 Pixel art works, 3/x

                                                                                        Isometric pixel illustration for the Dutch iCulture Apple news site (2017).

                                                                                        Isometric pixel illustration of a large iPhone. A character is sitting on a sofa on top of the iPhone's screen, next to an Apple TV box. The character is using an iPad, and wears an Apple Watch

                                                                                        Alt...Isometric pixel illustration of a large iPhone. A character is sitting on a sofa on top of the iPhone's screen, next to an Apple TV box. The character is using an iPad, and wears an Apple Watch

                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                          Xbox owners can now disable Quick Resume for specific games

                                                                                          Microsoft has released a new Xbox update that adds a bunch of new features, including the ability to disable Quick Resume for individual games. Quick Resume, which lets you swap between your games with minimal wait time…

                                                                                          theverge.com/games/921504/xbox

                                                                                          [The Verge]

                                                                                            [?]Adam Trickett :debian: :kde: » 🌐
                                                                                            @drajt@fosstodon.org

                                                                                            Dear feediverse, work want to standardise on . I've never used a Mac but I do have decades of experience with and , so I'm not looking forward to the GUI change.

                                                                                            However the bigger problem is that essential software for my day job is only available as x86 Windows binaries, they are not available for ARM Windows or Mac OS at all.

                                                                                            How good is Windows under a VM on the Mac?

                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                              Android Auto home screen widgets look nearly ready to launch

                                                                                              Could Google be getting ready to announce the feature at I/O next month?

                                                                                              androidauthority.com/android-a

                                                                                              [Android Authority]

                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                Kobo is giving away free e-readers, accessories, and gift cards — here’s how to enter

                                                                                                Take a quick quiz and maybe win a color e-reader.

                                                                                                androidauthority.com/kobo-this

                                                                                                [Android Authority]

                                                                                                  [?]The Bad Place » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                  @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online

                                                                                                  US Top News and Analysis | Market indicator turns bullish for Apple just before earnings

                                                                                                  AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

                                                                                                  Apple is set to report its fiscal second‑quarter earnings, and options traders are showing overwhelming bullish sentiment: the RiskDex metric, which compares the cost of puts to calls, has fallen more than 50% in five weeks, indicating heavy buying of calls and little demand for puts. While the average post‑earnings move for Apple has been 2.2% over the past 12 quarters, the options market now expects a move of about 3.6%, reflecting concerns about higher oil prices, tariff risks on Chinese components, and the transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus, yet overall confidence remains high. Analysts suggest that investors who doubt the optimism could use a collar (selling a covered call and buying a protective put) to hedge downside at low cost, whereas those who trust the bullish outlook might consider a 275/285 call spread, offering a potential four‑to‑one payoff with defined risk. The message from the options market is clear: traders expect Apple’s stock to rise ahead of the earnings release.

                                                                                                  Read more: cnbc.com/2026/04/30/market-ind

                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                    Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld

                                                                                                    Microsoft is starting to test its Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature with the Xbox Ally X. Auto SR first debuted on some Copilot Plus PCs nearly two years ago, improving visual quality and frame rates in selec…

                                                                                                    theverge.com/news/921112/micro

                                                                                                    [The Verge]

                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                      Gemini is rolling out to cars with Google built-in

                                                                                                      Here’s an early look at the new Gemini assistant on a vehicle infotainment system. | Image: Google Google is preparing to update vehicles that have Google built-in with its Gemini AI assistant. This will be an upgrade f…

                                                                                                      theverge.com/tech/921117/googl

                                                                                                      [The Verge]

                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                        T-Mobile extends its $50 bill credit offer to more users interested in its credit card

                                                                                                        T-Mobile has updated its credit card offer, making it easier to get the $50 one-time credit without going to the store.

                                                                                                        androidauthority.com/t-mobile-

                                                                                                        [Android Authority]

                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                          ROG Xbox Ally gets more Switch-like with latest patch

                                                                                                          Plus: a preview of Microsoft's answer to Nvidia DLSS.

                                                                                                          androidauthority.com/rog-xbox-

                                                                                                          [Android Authority]

                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                            After working on the Vision Pro, this AR veteran is going back to phones

                                                                                                            This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. When Mark Drummond was working on the Vision Pro at Ap…

                                                                                                            theverge.com/column/921101/ar-

                                                                                                            [The Verge]

                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                              Subnautica 2 launches soon after lengthy legal dispute

                                                                                                              After some protracted legal drama, Subnautica 2 is finally about to launch. The game, which is currently Steam's most-wishlisted title and was caught up in a dispute between top executives at developer Unknown Worlds an…

                                                                                                              theverge.com/games/920668/subn

                                                                                                              [The Verge]

                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                ANBERNIC’s swiveling Android handheld is arriving sooner than you think

                                                                                                                ANBERNIC finally reveals the RG Rotate's specs, price, and release date.

                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/rg-rotate

                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                  [?]Stephen Gutknecht » 🌐
                                                                                                                  @RoundSparrow@autistics.life

                                                                                                                  So at age 14 I was studying NYC Radio Television - and that media marketing knowledge crossed over to

                                                                                                                  "John Sculley III" "investor in high-tech startups. Sculley was vice-president (1970–1977) and president of (1977–1983), until he became chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple Inc."

                                                                                                                  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Scu

                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                    Spotify’s new Verified badge is only for human artists — at least for now

                                                                                                                    Get ready for green checks.

                                                                                                                    androidauthority.com/verified-

                                                                                                                    [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                      Google expands Gemini AI rollout to cars with Google built-in: Here’s what you can do

                                                                                                                      You can use natural language to control in-car settings, get answers tuned by the owner's manual for your car, and more.

                                                                                                                      androidauthority.com/gemini-ro

                                                                                                                      [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                        [?]Diotima » 🌐
                                                                                                                        @tiefling@bardicperspiration.club

                                                                                                                        Linux is a meh operating system with good intentions and a lot ov rude asf reply guys

                                                                                                                        Mac OS is a shiny Temu operating system w spy intentions with a ton of cultist fanatics

                                                                                                                        Windows is raw sewage forced down ur throat w a funnel by weird men who visit sus private islands

                                                                                                                        Thank u for coming to my tief talk.

                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                          Samsung says the RAM shortage could get even worse next year

                                                                                                                          There may be a long wait before the end of the RAM shortage that's driving up prices on everything from phones to gaming handhelds. During an earnings call on Thursday, Samsung predicted that the severe memory shortage,…

                                                                                                                          theverge.com/tech/921190/samsu

                                                                                                                          [The Verge]

                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                            The Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum have been turned into retrofuturistic handhelds

                                                                                                                            Blaze Entertainment, the company behind the cartridge-based Evercade consoles, has announced two new handhelds that reimagine iconic '80s personal computers as portable gaming machines. The Spectrum Handheld and The C64…

                                                                                                                            theverge.com/tech/921178/blaze

                                                                                                                            [The Verge]

                                                                                                                              [?]Mac & i » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                              @macandi@social.heise.de

                                                                                                                              Apples CEO-Wechsel und die wilden Gerüchte: Giftige Vorschusslorbeeren

                                                                                                                              Der bevorstehende CEO-Wechsel bei Apple befeuert wilde Spekulationen über radikale Produktänderungen. Doch es ist Vorsicht geboten, meint Malte Kirchner.

                                                                                                                              heise.de/meinung/Apples-CEO-We

                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                OpenAI talks about not talking about goblins

                                                                                                                                OpenAI is opening up about its goblin problem. After a report from Wired revealed instructions to OpenAI's coding model to "never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creat…

                                                                                                                                theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

                                                                                                                                [The Verge]

                                                                                                                                  [?]The Bad Place » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                  @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online

                                                                                                                                  Sweden Herald - Latest Sweden News | Meta falls like a stone as stock market rises by Sweden Herald

                                                                                                                                  AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

                                                                                                                                  Meta’s shares slumped 9.2% on Thursday after the company’s quarterly report showed strong metrics but an upward revision of its investment forecast, a move the market penalized despite a broadly rising Wall Street, where the Dow was up 0.7% and the S&P 500 up 0.2% while the Nasdaq was flat. In contrast, Alphabet, the parent of Google, jumped 5.8% after posting earnings per share and revenue—especially from its cloud services—that beat expectations. The mixed reactions left the overall market modestly higher, and investors now await Apple’s earnings report later in the day.

                                                                                                                                  Read more: swedenherald.com/article/meta-

                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                    Instagram says it doesn’t want your tweet round ups

                                                                                                                                    The internet is full of copycat, stolen, reposted, and low-effort content - and Meta, at least publicly, has said it is working to cut off some of the reach. Beginning in 2024, the company has made incremental announcem…

                                                                                                                                    theverge.com/news/920999/insta

                                                                                                                                    [The Verge]

                                                                                                                                      [?]AA » 🌐
                                                                                                                                      @AAKL@infosec.exchange

                                                                                                                                      Does it really want to be ahead of the pack or just a facilitator for the pack (a new revenue stream)?

                                                                                                                                      "Right now, Apple doesn’t offer the world’s best AI services, but does offer the world’s best platform on which to run them."

                                                                                                                                      Computerworld: Apple will be behind on AI — until it isn’t computerworld.com/article/4164 @jonnyevans

                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                        Gemini’s clean chat interface may not stay ad-free for long

                                                                                                                                        Gemini’s ad-free streak is on shaky ground.

                                                                                                                                        androidauthority.com/google-ge

                                                                                                                                        [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                          Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly kills 3x telephoto lens in bold camera overhaul

                                                                                                                                          The long-criticized zoom lens is reportedly on the chopping block as Samsung shifts focus to a more powerful 5x sensor.

                                                                                                                                          androidauthority.com/samsung-g

                                                                                                                                          [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                            [?]The Bad Place » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                            @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online

                                                                                                                                            Times of India | Bill Gates once saved Steve Jobs’ Apple: The $150 million deal that changed tech history

                                                                                                                                            AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

                                                                                                                                            At a critical point in 1997 when Apple faced mounting losses, dwindling market share and a fragile outlook despite Steve Jobs’ return, Microsoft—led by Bill Gates—stepped in with a $150 million investment and a strategic agreement that included continued development of Microsoft Office for Mac, a default Internet Explorer browser on Macs, and a broad patent‑cross‑licensing deal. This move, driven by Microsoft’s desire to preserve a competitor and safeguard its Office business while easing antitrust concerns, restored confidence among developers and customers, gave Apple the financial breathing room needed to restructure, and set the stage for its turnaround with products such as the iMac, iPod and iPhone. The partnership exemplifies how calculated cooperation between rivals can reshape an industry, ultimately enabling Apple to evolve from a struggling computer maker into one of the world’s most valuable technology companies.

                                                                                                                                            Read more: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/te

                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                              Meta lost 20 million users last quarter

                                                                                                                                              Meta is planning to pump billions more into AI investments this year, despite noting that millions of users have seemingly started to abandon its platforms. In an earning call on Wednesday, Meta reported that figures fo…

                                                                                                                                              theverge.com/tech/921089/meta-

                                                                                                                                              [The Verge]

                                                                                                                                                [?]Mac & i » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                @macandi@social.heise.de

                                                                                                                                                Bericht zur Vision Pro: Keine Einstellung, aber kaum noch Arbeit bei Apple?

                                                                                                                                                Apples VR-Brille gilt als Flop: Aufgrund von Preis und Bauform wurden angeblich weniger als eine Million Einheiten verkauft. Es gibt mehrere Zukunftsszenarien.

                                                                                                                                                heise.de/news/Bericht-zur-Visi

                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                  DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 is a better camera in every respect

                                                                                                                                                  The Osmo Pocket 4 is no reinvention; it looks just like the Pocket 3. First they came for the drones, and now the vlogging cameras. DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 is the first of its compact steadicams not to launch in the US, fol…

                                                                                                                                                  theverge.com/gadgets/920547/dj

                                                                                                                                                  [The Verge]

                                                                                                                                                    [?]Mac & i » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                    @macandi@social.heise.de

                                                                                                                                                    iPhone Air 2, Ultra & Co.: Apple mitten in der „iPhone-Neuerfindung“

                                                                                                                                                    Nach dem iPhone Air soll es im Herbst den nächsten neuen Smartphone-Formfaktor von Apple geben. Abgeschlossen ist der Zyklus dann wohl 2027.

                                                                                                                                                    heise.de/news/iPhone-Air-2-Ult

                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                      PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game

                                                                                                                                                      Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Users reported that the system's latest updates seemingly in…

                                                                                                                                                      theverge.com/games/921064/sony

                                                                                                                                                      [The Verge]

                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                        The next Galaxy Book could be a flagship Aluminium OS laptop powered by One UI 9

                                                                                                                                                        New leaks suggest a massive shift for Samsung laptops, featuring deeper Galaxy AI integration and an overhauled DeX.

                                                                                                                                                        androidauthority.com/samsung-a

                                                                                                                                                        [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                          Hey Android, I need reverse parental controls for my mom and dad

                                                                                                                                                          Why are parental controls limited to kids when older parents need a lot of help managing their phones too?

                                                                                                                                                          androidauthority.com/i-need-re

                                                                                                                                                          [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                            YouTube Premium is quietly winning the war against ad blockers

                                                                                                                                                            Will the momentum continue after this month's price hike?

                                                                                                                                                            androidauthority.com/youtube-w

                                                                                                                                                            [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                              Waterdrop Filter is a smarter choice for everyday wellbeing this Mother’s Day

                                                                                                                                                              Clean drinking water is the gift that keeps giving.

                                                                                                                                                              androidauthority.com/waterdrop

                                                                                                                                                              [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                @heiseonlineenglish@social.heise.de

                                                                                                                                                                Apple's AI Strategy: Is Tim Cook Playing "3D Chess"?

                                                                                                                                                                Companies like Google, Meta, or Microsoft are investing billions in hyperscalers, while Apple is extremely stingy. Is Tim Cook's restraint wise?

                                                                                                                                                                heise.de/en/news/Apple-s-AI-St

                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                T-Mobile Fiber plans could get a cheaper tier, but with a major catch

                                                                                                                                                                The rumored reshuffle may scrap T-Mobile's five-year price guarantee, leaving new users vulnerable to future rate hikes.

                                                                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/t-mobile-

                                                                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                  5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Motorola Razr (2026)

                                                                                                                                                                  Why buy the Razr (2026) when these rival phones are available?

                                                                                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/motorola-

                                                                                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                    Google TV is in trouble, and the latest update only makes it worse

                                                                                                                                                                    Hope you like YouTube Shorts! And AI slop!

                                                                                                                                                                    androidauthority.com/google-tv

                                                                                                                                                                    [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                      AodeRelay boosted

                                                                                                                                                                      [?]gadgetChecks.de » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                      @gadgetchecks@burningboard.net

                                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                      Samsung copied Horizon Lock on Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the original creator has reclaimed it

                                                                                                                                                                      One of the Android brands behind Horizon Lock video in the first place has just revived it.

                                                                                                                                                                      androidauthority.com/horizon-l

                                                                                                                                                                      [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                        Your YouTube home feed could soon look very different on mobile

                                                                                                                                                                        YouTube wants to ditch the uniform grid on your Home feed with dynamic new video sizes.

                                                                                                                                                                        androidauthority.com/youtube-h

                                                                                                                                                                        [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                          Google signs classified Pentagon AI deal but exits $100 million drone swarm program — report claims employees revolted over ethical fears, delivered letter to CEO Pichai

                                                                                                                                                                          Google joins OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI in granting the Pentagon broad classified AI access.

                                                                                                                                                                          tomshardware.com/software/secu

                                                                                                                                                                          [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                            Got a Fitbit? You might lose years of data if you don’t act soon

                                                                                                                                                                            Move your Fitbit data to a Google account before it's too late!

                                                                                                                                                                            androidauthority.com/fitbit-go

                                                                                                                                                                            [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                              TSMC SoIC 3D stacking roadmap outlines path from 6-micron pitches today to 4.5-micron in 2029 — Fujitsu's Monaka CPU to benefit from face-to-face chiplet stacking

                                                                                                                                                                              TSMC adds support for face-to-face stacking, 6.5 µm and 4.5 µm pitches for the next generation of SoIC 3D stacking.

                                                                                                                                                                              tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                                                              [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                Framework's new RTX 5070 12GB graphics module costs a whopping $1,199 — 72% more expensive than $699 8GB …

                                                                                                                                                                                Framework has just launched a new graphics module featuring the RTX 5070 mobile 12GB, and it costs a cool $1,200, representing a 72% raise in pricing over the 8GB variant, that's $699. Both GPUs are identical apart from…

                                                                                                                                                                                tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                                                                [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                  Developer re-enables 3D printer features that Bambu Lab disabled, firm promptly threatens legal action — …

                                                                                                                                                                                  Independent software developer Pawel Jarczak has voluntarily shuttered his popular “OrcaSlicer-BambuLab” project following legal threats from Bambu Lab, ending one man’s fight to restore direct control to the popular th…

                                                                                                                                                                                  tomshardware.com/3d-printing/d

                                                                                                                                                                                  [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                    OnePlus Pad 4 takes on Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and iPad Pro with beefier battery and better price

                                                                                                                                                                                    OnePlus's new accories suggest Pad 4 could be a true iPad Pro or laptop replacement.

                                                                                                                                                                                    androidauthority.com/oneplus-p

                                                                                                                                                                                    [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                      Nvidia exec says AI is more expensive than actual workers — yet some companies don't see the extra costs …

                                                                                                                                                                                      As advanced LLMs do more and more for modern businesses, the outlays to cover all those tokens can cost more than worker salaries alone. But some companies don't see the added costs as a negative as they look toward a m…

                                                                                                                                                                                      tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                                                                      [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                        More details emerge about how Intel now earns more revenue from each wafer by looking to the edges — analyst reports say reduced yield variability across each wafer leads to more sellabl…

                                                                                                                                                                                        According to analyst reports, Intel is reducing wafer yield variability to get more useful CPU dies from wafer edges amid AI-driven demand.

                                                                                                                                                                                        tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                                                                        [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                          PS5 Linux loader goes public, turning ‘Phat’ consoles into full Linux PCs — build script includes bootable Ubuntu 24.04 image, can output 4K games at 60 FPS

                                                                                                                                                                                          Only PS5 Phat consoles on older firmware 3.00, 3.10, 3.20, 3.21, 4.00, 4.02, 4.03, 4.50, or 4.51 are supported.

                                                                                                                                                                                          tomshardware.com/software/linu

                                                                                                                                                                                          [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                            Chinese GPU maker Lisuan Tech becomes only the fourth GPU maker ever to earn Microsoft WHQL certification — LX 7G100 GPU joins Nvidia, AMD, and Intel as it crosses the WHQL d…

                                                                                                                                                                                            Lisuan Tech has secured Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification for its 6nm graphics cards, making it only the fourth company to ever do so.

                                                                                                                                                                                            tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                                                                            [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ransomware accidentally destroys all files larger than 128KB, preventing decryption — VECT code likely pa…

                                                                                                                                                                                              A ransomware's major flaw meant that files cannot be decrypted because of a programming mistake. It also has several minor issues, showing that its creator may not be as sophisticated as suggested. Still, researchers po…

                                                                                                                                                                                              tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                                                                              [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                Zuckerberg's Meta will beam sunlight from space to power AI data centers, solar-collecting satellites wil…

                                                                                                                                                                                                Meta has announced plans to help power its AI data centers using sunlight beamed from space through a partnership with Overview Energy, alongside a 100 GWh long-duration storage deal with Noon Energy, as the AI industry…

                                                                                                                                                                                                tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                                                                                [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Nanoscale device generates continuous electricity from evaporating water and some sunlight — paves the path for bat…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Researchers at Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed a nanoscale device that generates continuous electricity from evaporating water, with heat and sunlight boosting the process.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                                                                                  [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]heise online » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                    @heiseonline@social.heise.de

                                                                                                                                                                                                    : Signal-Affäre, KI für die Psyche, Hannover Messe

                                                                                                                                                                                                    In der : Politiker fallen auf Signal-Phishing herein, KI wird zum Seelenklempner und die Hannover Messe verliert Besucher und Tage.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    heise.de/news/heiseshow-Signal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Windows changes are coming: Here's how to get a sneak peek at what's next

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Microsoft is finally making its Windows Insider Program less complicated. Here's everything that's being fixed - and what you have to do to see the changes for yourself.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      zdnet.com/article/microsoft-wi

                                                                                                                                                                                                      [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Eero Signal keeps your business online during internet outages

                                                                                                                                                                                                        A cellular backup device that connects to your Eero mesh Wi-Fi system, Eero Signal provides backup internet when your primary wired connection goes down, saving you time and money.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        zdnet.com/article/eero-signal-

                                                                                                                                                                                                        [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: I tried both, and there's a clear winner

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Samsung focuses on durability and AI, while the new Motorola phone is all about the hardware. Here's which one I think is better.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          zdnet.com/article/samsung-gala

                                                                                                                                                                                                          [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Forget Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: I found alternatives that are nearly as good for less money

                                                                                                                                                                                                            After reviewing the latest Google, Samsung, and Motorola phones, I have a newfound appreciation for last year's models.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            zdnet.com/article/best-phones-

                                                                                                                                                                                                            [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                              HP vs. Dell: I've tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here's my advice

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dell and HP both sell excellent laptops, but their models stand out in different ways. Let's break down the biggest differences.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              zdnet.com/article/hp-vs-dell-l

                                                                                                                                                                                                              [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Our readers can't stop buying these 10 gadgets - and No. 4 really surprised us

                                                                                                                                                                                                                These gadgets and gizmos are the most popular among ZDNET readers so far this year.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                zdnet.com/article/zdnet-most-p

                                                                                                                                                                                                                [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Is Facebook adding Gen Z phrases to your shared posts? You're not alone, bestie. Here's what's happening.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  For the past two weeks, Facebook users are getting unexpected slang on posts. AI is probably to blame.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  zdnet.com/article/facebook-gli

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The best VPN for small businesses in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Looking for the best VPN for your small business? I tested Surfshark, Proton VPN, and more to find the top picks.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    zdnet.com/article/best-vpn-for

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      After years of Linux, I tried GhostBSD and found it incredibly stable - and nearly unbreakable

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      This FreeBSD-based OS is for Linux users who want a reliable, Unix-like experience. Here's why.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      zdnet.com/article/i-tried-ghos

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Health is Tim Cook's defining legacy - and your Apple Watch proves it

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Apple CEO introduced the Apple Watch to consumers - and changed more than how we track our health.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          These two critical Mac security features are off by default - how to turn them on and why you should

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          You're leaving your Mac exposed if you haven't enabled these two security features.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I've used Android Auto for years, and these 5 changes solved my biggest issues

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            These simple adjustments can make a big difference to your Android road experience.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5 ways your Windows updates are about to get a lot less painful

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Microsoft wants to fix 'pain points' in Windows 11 PCs. The first batch of changes, targeting the Windows Update experience, is hitting Insider preview channels and coming soon to your desktop.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              zdnet.com/article/your-windows

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Just a simple country CEO who was being tricked by that sophisticated lawyer | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images About five hours into Elon Musk's testimony, I typed the following sentence into my notes: "I…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                theverge.com/tech/921022/elon-

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The best Apple TV VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Setting up a VPN on your Apple TV can be a nuisance, but with one of our top Apple TV VPNs, setup and streaming will take mere moments.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Grindr — yes, Grindr — won the WHCD party circuit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    General atmosphere during Grindr White House Correspondents' Dinner Weekend Party 2026 at LXIV DC on April 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. | Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Grindr Inc. Hello and welcome to Regulator, a new…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    theverge.com/column/920845/gri

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Splatoon Raiders preorders for the Switch 2 are nearly 20 percent off

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Splatoon Raiders, for instance, is available for preor…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      theverge.com/gadgets/920848/sp

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue continues to tumble, with the company revealing a 33 percent decline as part of its earnings report released on Wednesday. Even though the rest of Microsoft's consumer-focused division …

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        theverge.com/tech/920785/micro

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Google Search queries hit an "all time high" in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet's earnings on Wednesday. "Our AI investments and full stack approa…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are circulating from t…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              YouTube picture-in-picture is finally rolling out to everyone — here’s who gets what

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              YouTube's PiP feature is getting a big global expansion.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Google Home’s latest update wants to solve your biggest smart camera headaches

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                A more modern UI and better event descriptions are here.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Forget the Steam Machine: This hack will let you play Steam games on PS5

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Steam on PS5? The project will let you bring your PC games to the living room.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Apple gives up on Vision Pro, disbands Vision Pro team

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    When Apple unveiled the Vision Pro, almost three (!) years ago, I concluded:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    If there’s one company that can convince people to spend $3500 to strap an isolating dystopian glowing robot mask onto their faces it’s Apple, but I still have a hard time believing this is what people want.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ↫ Thom Holwerda at OSNews (quoting myself i

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      After closure of unionized Apple stores: Complaint filed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apple is closing several US stores, including one where union representation was first established. The IAM Union is now taking action against this.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      heise.de/en/news/After-closure

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The new Razr Ultra is still the best-looking phone out there

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I mean, c’mon. Look, you're not going to find much new on the 2026 version of the Motorola Razr Ultra. There's a new main camera sensor, a slightly bigger battery, and a higher price: $1,499, up from $1,299. But one thi…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        theverge.com/tech/920183/motor

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Google Photos may soon be searchable from your Pixel launcher — and that’s just the start

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Pixel launcher search bar could soon tap into your favorite Android apps.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          androidauthority.com/pixel-lau

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