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

Linux exploit instantly grants administrator access on most distributions since 2017 — cryptography optimization snafu grants root privileges to local users

Zero-day exploit instantly grants administrator access on most Linux distributions since 2017

tomshardware.com/tech-industry

[Tom's Hardware]

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

    T-Mobile is giving 5G customers Hulu and Netflix subscriptions, free - here's how to get them

    If you're a T-Mobile customer on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, Hulu and Netflix (both with ads) are now included with your service.

    zdnet.com/article/t-mobile-fre

    [ZDNet]

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

      Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more

      Microsoft is testing its much-needed refresh for the Windows 11 Run menu, offering a modern interface that the company says is faster and comes with support for dark mode. The redesign is rolling out now to Windows 11 I…

      theverge.com/tech/922531/micro

      [The Verge]

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

        Samsung will give you a free 32-inch Odyssey monitor right now - how to qualify

        Samsung's BOGO monitor deal is back. Here's what you need to know.

        zdnet.com/article/samsung-m9-o

        [ZDNet]

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

          You’re not alone: a bug is sending YouTube’s web player into an infinite loop of lag

          A rendering bug is causing an infinite loop of YouTube web player animations, and it's making videos a laggy mess.

          androidauthority.com/youtube-w

          [Android Authority]

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

            Transform your new Steam Controller into a makeshift Steam Deck with this accessory

            The Steam Controller is getting a third-party buddy that mounts your phone.

            androidauthority.com/basegrip-

            [Android Authority]

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

              I've tested robot mowers for years - here's my expert advice for every yard type

              I have one golden rule: It's not about the mower, it's about the yard. Here's my checklist for deciding which to buy.

              zdnet.com/article/how-to-choos

              [ZDNet]

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

                Best Buy just slashed up to $2,000 off our favorite TCL Mini LED TV - no strings attached

                The TCL QM8 is an excellent Mini LED TV that offers high-quality picture and audio, and you can save thousands with this Best Buy deal.

                zdnet.com/article/tcl-qm8k-bes

                [ZDNet]

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

                  Mini LED vs. OLED: I've tested dozens of TV with both display types, and this one's better

                  OLED is the king of TV tech, but the latest developments in Mini-LED put it in close second. I've broken down the differences to help you decide.

                  zdnet.com/article/mini-led-vs-

                  [ZDNet]

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

                    After using the $1,900 Motorola Razr Fold again, I'm doubling down on my buying advice

                    The latest foldable features key advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but you should wait before buying one.

                    zdnet.com/article/motorola-raz

                    [ZDNet]

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                      [?]matthew - retroedge.tech » 🌐
                      @matthew@social.retroedge.tech

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

                      This accessory can snap a Steam Controller to your phone — or almost anything else

                      Valve's new Steam Controller goes on sale on Monday for $99, and accessories-maker Mechanism will be ready. As far as we know, Mechanism's new Basegrip is the very first way to attach a Steam Controller to your phone - …

                      theverge.com/games/921823/valv

                      [The Verge]

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

                        Let me spell it out for you:

                        1. Year 1996 bankrupt. saves Apple. August 6, 1997 with $150 million

                        2. Year 2026 worth FOUR TRILLION DOLLARS

                        That's what changed from. Meme devices. Meme hardware. Dumb-think gave wealth to leaders

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

                          A pesky bug is freezing gestures after screenshots on Galaxy phones

                          Samsung confirms swiping freeze bug with One Hand Operation Plus.

                          androidauthority.com/samsung-g

                          [Android Authority]

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

                            Great timing. 😆

                            The Register: Where to buy a non-Apple, non-Google smartphone theregister.com/2026/05/01/buy @theregister @lproven

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

                              Weird Pixel Buds bug is causing ANC and transparency toggles to vanish

                              Pixel Buds owners claim their noise control toggles have disappeared.

                              androidauthority.com/pixel-bud

                              [Android Authority]

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

                                Some of Xteink’s credit card-sized e-readers are losing their best feature

                                The X3 is Xteink’s smallest e-reader. | Photo: Andrew Liszewski / The Verge The Xteink X4 and X3 are excellent alternatives to Kindles and Kobos if you want an e-reader that's as easy to slip into your pocket - just not…

                                theverge.com/tech/921552/xtein

                                [The Verge]

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

                                  My $5K smart bed needs to shut the hell up

                                  This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimi…

                                  theverge.com/column/921654/opt

                                  [The Verge]

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

                                    English – The Conversation | AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds by Vidya Mani, Associate Professor of Business Administration, University of Virginia; Cornell University

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

                                    The surge in AI‑driven data‑center construction is monopolising the supply of high‑tech components—especially GPUs, high‑bandwidth memory and the advanced process equipment needed to make them—leaving consumer‑electronics makers short of the chips they need, even though smartphones and PCs use different, power‑efficient system‑on‑chip designs. The semiconductor market is highly concentrated, with a few firms controlling the design of graphics processors (e.g., NVIDIA) and the fabrication of memory chips (Samsung, Micron, SK Hynix), and the long, costly cycle of building new fabs means capacity cannot be expanded quickly. As memory and accelerator chips are redirected toward hyperscale AI servers, consumer devices face rising costs, supply constraints, and the need to redesign hardware to run smaller on‑device AI models, which is expected to keep prices higher and product releases delayed in the coming years.

                                    Read more: theconversation.com/ai-data-ce

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

                                      Oura adds birth control support to its period tracker

                                      Here’s an example of what the new Hormonal Birth Control support will look like when it rolls out on May 6th. | Image: Oura Oura is launching a new reproductive health feature that takes hormonal contraception into cons…

                                      theverge.com/tech/921955/oura-

                                      [The Verge]

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

                                        This Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival could have the biggest battery on foldables so far

                                        The vivo X Fold 6 could also have a new 200MP camera.

                                        androidauthority.com/vivo-x-fo

                                        [Android Authority]

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

                                          Survey reveals how Pixel fans truly feel about the Tensor G5’s lackluster gaming power

                                          While the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 dominates benchmarks and games, most Pixel buyers have different purchase criterion.

                                          androidauthority.com/tensor-g5

                                          [Android Authority]

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

                                            Oura just fixed two of cycle tracking’s biggest blind spots

                                            Cycle tracking isn’t one-size-fits-all.

                                            androidauthority.com/oura-laun

                                            [Android Authority]

                                              [?]Flipboard Tech Desk » 🌐
                                              @TechDesk@flipboard.social

                                              Apple CEO Tim Cook warns of extended memory crunch.

                                              "Across the tech landscape, executives have been voicing their concerns about soaring prices for memory, which faces a worldwide crunch due to insatiable demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure," CNBC reports.

                                              flip.it/KHRNDZ

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

                                                US Top News and Analysis | A major shift could soon happen in the Mag 7

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

                                                Alphabet’s shares are on the brink of eclipsing Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable company, with a surge that lifted its market‑cap to over $4.6 trillion and gave the stock a 140 % gain in the past year. While Nvidia, now trading below $4.9 trillion and down more than 6 % after a Wall Street Journal report on OpenAI’s missed revenue targets, struggles to rally ahead of its May 20 earnings, options traders are pricing a roughly 53 % chance that Alphabet will reach the $401 per‑share level—equivalent to Nvidia’s market cap—by May 15, and about a 30 % probability it will close above $400 on May 22. The last time Alphabet held the top spot was in 2016, briefly displacing Apple.

                                                Read more: cnbc.com/2026/05/01/a-major-ma

                                                  [?]Dorota » 🌐
                                                  @LadyMaverick@dragonscave.space

                                                  It’s so nice to chill on this beautiful day in the sun, I am browsing Apple TV to catch up with everything I want to watch, I haven’t had enough time before, I love Apple TV. It’s my favorite streaming service for movies and TV shows, I love the quality and that their productions have audio description. .

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

                                                    Best AirPods of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

                                                    I've worn every pair of headphones in Apple's catalog to help you find your iPhone's new best friend.

                                                    zdnet.com/article/best-airpods/

                                                    [ZDNet]

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

                                                      Microsoft wants lawyers to trust its new AI agent in Word documents

                                                      Microsoft is launching a new AI agent inside Word that's specifically designed for legal teams. Legal Agent handles document edits, negotiation history, and complex documents to help legal teams handle tasks like review…

                                                      theverge.com/news/921944/micro

                                                      [The Verge]

                                                        [?]John Quiggin [They/He] » 🌐
                                                        @johnquiggin@aus.social

                                                        Kind of hard to be cool when your business model is sucking up to Trump and Xi nytimes.com/2026/04/30/world/t

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

                                                          Forget emulators: These new handhelds are built to play Commodore 64 and Spectrum games

                                                          These $130 Hyper Mega Tech handhelds feature clamshell designs, IPS displays, and support for your own game ROMs.

                                                          androidauthority.com/hyper-meg

                                                          [Android Authority]

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                                                            [?]Ric Harvey 🇪🇺🌍💚 » 🌐
                                                            @Ric@mastodon.squarecows.com

                                                            I just released MarpUI: a free, open-source Marp presentation editor for iPad!

                                                            Write slides in Markdown with live preview, present with speaker notes & external display support, export to HTML/PDF. Fully offline, no account needed.

                                                            Free on the App Store. MIT licensed. Source on Codeberg.

                                                            apps.apple.com/us/app/marpui/i
                                                            codeberg.org/ric_harvey/marpUI

                                                              [?]Italian News by RSS » 🌐
                                                              @ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online

                                                              Punto Informatico: Trimestrale Apple: entrate record con le vendite degli iPhone

                                                              Apple ha registrato entrare record, grazie al successo di vendite ottenuto con gli iPhone 17, nonostante i problemi di approvvigionamento dei componenti.
                                                              The post Trimestrale Apple: entrate record con le vendite degli iPhone appeared first on Punto Informatico.

                                                              Apple’s Quarterly Results: Record Revenue with iPhone Sales

                                                              Apple has recorded record revenue, thanks to the sales success achieved with the iPhone 17, despite component supply issues.

                                                              ’s

                                                              punto-informatico.it/trimestra

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

                                                                The Pixel 10 Pro was my favorite phone camera — until I tested this viral Android phone

                                                                The OPPO Find X9 Ultra proves that camera hardware trumps even the Pixel's mightiest computation photography tricks.

                                                                androidauthority.com/pixel-vs-

                                                                [Android Authority]

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

                                                                  Moving from AI pilots to business-wide value requires a superhighway - how to ramp up

                                                                  Accenture's latest research finds that companies must demonstrate sustained early wins from AI investments to build momentum. The key is shifting from siloed AI to systemic AI.

                                                                  zdnet.com/article/moving-from-

                                                                  [ZDNet]

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

                                                                    Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro leaks with a suave ceramic design

                                                                    Leaks also hint at a bigger battery or a bigger screen on the Band 10 Pro.

                                                                    androidauthority.com/xiaomi-sm

                                                                    [Android Authority]

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

                                                                      4 interior designers told us what smart tech you should actually buy

                                                                      Interior designers and decorators share their picks for the best smart home products that both look sleek and offer useful features.

                                                                      zdnet.com/article/4-interior-d

                                                                      [ZDNet]

                                                                        [?]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]

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                                                                              [?]-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.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]Mac & i » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          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.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              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]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                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]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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 ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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 » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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 ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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 ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              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 ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                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 ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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]

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