US TikTok ban could begin next year as Biden signs law, but legal battle looms: US President Joe Biden has signed a bill into law that forces TikTok owner ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law, ByteDance Forced to Sell
- After signaling his intention, President Joe Biden signs the foreign aid package including the TikTok ban bill into law.
- The U.S. Senate passes a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.
- ByteDance has nine months to sell TikTok to comply with the law.
- The U.S. government has been persistent in trying to ban TikTok due to national security concerns.
Tech giants are spending more on AI amid slow returns, and that's spooking investors
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Upgraded 4K Chromecast with Google TV could soon launch with improved hardware: The report comes from 9to5Google, which claims that the Android-powered dongle ...
techspot.com/news/102738-upgraded-4k-chromecast-google-tv-could-soon-launch.html
TSMC unveils A16 manufacturing process for 1.6nm chips in challenge to Intel's claims
techspot.com/news/102736-tsmc-unveils-a16-manufacturing-process-16nm-chips-challenge.html
Nokia phone-maker HMD launches its first self-branded mobile devices: Finnish company HMD said in September that it would be establishing an original HMD brand ...
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Lenovo and Micron are first to announce a laptop using LPCAMM2 memory: JEDEC finalized and published the CAMM2 standard in December 2023, paving the way for ...
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Astronauts aboard the ISS craft miles of technically superior optical fiber: Astronauts used ZBLAN preform, which is a glass alloy compromised of barium ...
techspot.com/news/102741-astronauts-aboard-iss-craft-miles-technically-superior-optical.html
Seagate's new Mozaic 3+ HAMR hard disk drives can last longer than conventional PMR HDDs
techspot.com/news/102737-seagate-new-mozaic-3-hamr-hard-disk-drives.html
Adobe Firefly and Photoshop receive new AI enhancements, hilarity ensues: Adobe's new AI-based foundation model, Firefly Image 3, is now in beta ...
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Rabbit R1: Rabbit R1 reviews, information and images. 12 reviews available.
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Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
NASA resumes communications with Voyager 1 probe after remote fix, 15 billion miles from Earth
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
Microsoft is rolling out new Start menu ads to all Windows 11 users despite backlash
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Fedora Linux 40 just got released with numerous under the hood improvements
Fedora: Download Fedora - Fedora is a Linux-based operating system, a suite of software that makes your computer run.
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You can now worry your friends with this $9,420 flamethrower-equipped robot dog: Throwflame, which is apparently the oldest flamethrower manufacturer in the US ...
techspot.com/news/102721-you-can-now-worry-friends-9420-flamethrower-equipped.html
Researchers have unlocked the "Holy Grail" of memory technology: Phase change memory, or PCM for short, works by shifting between two physical states: ...
techspot.com/news/102731-researchers-have-unlocked-holy-grail-memory-technology.html
Gigabyte confirms "Ryzen 9000" branding for AMD's upcoming Zen 5 CPUs
techspot.com/news/102724-gigabyte-confirms-ryzen-9000-branding-amd-upcoming-zen.html
QDEL technology set to become the premium display replacement to OLEDs by 2026: Micro-LEDs are in line to replace OLEDs but need another half decade or so of ...
techspot.com/news/102729-qdel-technology-set-become-premium-display-replacement-oleds.html
Apple slashes Vision Pro production, cancels 2025 model in response to plummeting demand
techspot.com/news/102727-apple-have-slashed-vision-pro-production-canceled-next.html
Apple said to be working on a custom AI server chip based on TSMC's 3nm process
techspot.com/news/102730-apple-working-custom-ai-server-chip-based-tsmc.html
A battery that can recharge in seconds: Researchers use supercapacitor parts to build a new type of sodium-ion battery
techspot.com/news/102728-researchers-use-supercapacitor-parts-build-sodium-ion-battery.html
Asus releases firmware update to address game-related crashes on Intel CPUs: Owners of recent Intel CPUs and Asus motherboards based on the Z790, B760 ...
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FTC votes to ban most noncompete agreements nationwide: The FTC has decided to ban all new noncompete agreements and most existing ones in the US after receiving ...
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Japanese Gacha machine dispenses Intel Core i7-8700 for just $3.25: The machine was highlighted by X/Twitter user LaurieWired (via Tom's Hardware) ...
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Quick Glance: CPU Gacha Machine in Japan: Core i7-8700 for $3
- A CPU Gacha machine in Japan dispenses Intel processors. One user got an Intel Core i7-8700 for $3.
- The machine contains various Intel CPUs, possibly including older or defective models.
- Located in front or inside a computer store called 1's PC, the machine could be a way to get rid of old or defective CPUs.
- Despite issues with one core, the affordable Core i7-8700 was able to run Windows and pass benchmarks.
Apple expected to unveil new iPads at upcoming May 7 event: Apple announced its next livestream event is on May 7. During the keynote, the rumor brokers expect ...
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Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Revisit: How Does It Compare Against the 7700 XT?: How usable is the Radeon 5700 XT in the latest and greatest games five years after its ...
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Razer launches $160 Viper V3 Pro gaming mouse in black or white: The Viper V3 Pro has been redesigned from the inside out with a focus on performance ...
techspot.com/news/102714-razer-launches-160-viper-v3-pro-gaming-mouse.html
TechSpot is hiring: We're looking for tech enthusiasts with sharp writing skills
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Meet the armadillo and take on the Overworld with your new safely armored friends
Minecraft: Download Minecraft - Minecraft 2024 is a fun sandbox game where you explore lost worlds, kill monsters and uncover secrets ...
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After 25 years, you can finally unlock all of Castlevania 64's playable characters with a Konami Code variant
techspot.com/news/102712-after-25-years-you-can-finally-unlock-all.html
Apple Vision Pro is facing declining interest and sales among consumers: It took Apple eight years and billions of dollars to create the Vision Pro. While the $3 ...
techspot.com/news/102710-apple-vision-pro-could-facing-declining-interest-sales.html
Russia sentences Meta's communications director to six years in prison over "terrorism" charges
techspot.com/news/102708-russia-sentences-meta-communications-director-six-years-prison.html
As cloud computing evolves, Amazon's AWS looks for its role in generative AI
techspot.com/news/102711-cloud-computing-evolves-amazon-aws-looks-role-generative.html
Resellers enable Chinese access to Nvidia AI chips via Dell and Super Micro servers, despite US restrictions
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Quick Glance: China Acquires Banned Nvidia Chips in Super Micro, Dell Servers
- Chinese universities obtained Nvidia chips through third parties despite ban
- Tenders reveal acquisition of advanced chips in server products
- Sales by unknown Chinese retailers bypass U.S. regulations
- Tenders demonstrate China's access to advanced technology, potential export control violations
AMD Radeon RX 8000 RDNA 4 GPUs rumored to use slower 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory: The rumor comes from generally reliable tipster @Kepler_L2, who claims that the Radeon ...
techspot.com/news/102709-amd-radeon-rx-8000-rdna-4-gpus-rumored.html
New bypass trick makes Windows 11 installation on unsupported systems a breeze: A recently discovered trick for bypassing the Windows 11 system requirement check ...
techspot.com/news/102707-new-bypass-trick-makes-windows-11-installation-unsupported.html
HighPoint opens pre-orders for PCIe Gen 5 Rocket RAID card capable of 56 GB/s: HighPoint says the card is compatible with Windows and Linux, and supports ...
techspot.com/news/102713-highpoint-opens-pre-orders-pcie-gen-5-rocket.html
Mercedes-Benz becomes first automaker to sell Level 3 autonomous vehicles in the US
techspot.com/news/102705-mercedes-benz-launches-first-level-3-autonomous-vehicles.html
Fallout 4 resurgence after show debut is breaking Nexus Mods website with spike in traffic
techspot.com/news/102699-fallout-4-resurgence-after-show-debut-breaking-nexus.html
More evidence suggests Apple will favor on-device AI over cloud services: Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will reveal its first AI applications later ...
techspot.com/news/102702-more-evidence-suggests-apple-favor-device-ai-over.html
Zuckerberg opens up Meta Quest operating system to third-parties, Asus and Lenovo headsets planned
techspot.com/news/102704-zuckerberg-opens-up-meta-quest-operating-system-third.html
Apple secures supplier to replace physical buttons on iPhone: Most expect Apple to replace the physical buttons on both sides of the iPhone with solid capacitive ...
techspot.com/news/102700-apple-secures-supplier-replace-physical-buttons-iphone.html
Embracer Group divides into three specialized companies to enhance game and media operations
techspot.com/news/102695-embracer-group-divides-three-specialized-companies-enhance-game.html
Commerce Secretary Raimondo points to Huawei's chip as evidence of effective US sanctions
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Apple may have halted production of its maligned FineWoven accessories: Back when it introduced FineWoven in September last year, Apple said the material was ...
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GPT-4 can exploit zero-day security vulnerabilities all by itself, a new study finds
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Microsoft rolls out a new way to install Windows Store apps from the web: Microsoft has unveiled a new way of installing apps from the Windows Store via the web ...
techspot.com/news/102703-microsoft-rolls-out-new-way-install-windows-store.html
Microsoft will use the Windows 10 Settings app to nag users into creating an online account
techspot.com/news/102691-microsoft-use-windows-10-settings-app-nag-users.html
Chips manufactured in the U.S. and Germany will cost more, TSMC says: TSMC's CEO recently stated that microchips produced outside of Taiwan, including those in ...
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Viewing a color E-ink display under a 230x digital microscope: Nelson recently got his hands on a Note Air 3 from Boox, which uses the same E-Ink Kaleido 3 ...
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A casino in Australia gave away millions in cash due to software glitch, recipients charged with fraud
techspot.com/news/102694-casino-australia-gave-away-millions-cash-due-software.html
New AV1 software decoder coming to Android devices promises a better video experience
techspot.com/news/102693-new-av1-software-decoder-coming-android-devices-promises.html
Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Ryzen 9 7900X3D and 7950X3D: As we've known for some time, the 5800X3D remains a strong gaming CPU that's roughly equivalent ...
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Bending metal: The changing server business: With all the recent talk about AI, data centers, and the cloud, we think it is helpful to remember that processors ...
techspot.com/news/102689-bending-metal-changing-server-business.html
Team Fortress 2 update introduces 64-bit support and defaults to 400fps gameplay: Team Fortress 2 received a patch this week that, while technically minor ...
techspot.com/news/102688-team-fortress-2-update-introduces-64-bit-support.html
All Cybertrucks recalled because acceleration pedals can become stuck: The US Department of Transportation has issued a recall for all Tesla Cybertrucks due to a ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store following government order
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Astronomers gather additional evidence suggesting Planet Nine is real: Astronomers typically do not look at these bodies when hunting for Planet Nine because ...
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SpaceX to launch a swarm of US reconnaissance satellites next month: Unnamed sources told Reuters that SpaceX is working with aerospace and defense contractor ...
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Check your laptop's battery status, current battery capacity, charge/discharge rate, voltage and more
BatteryInfoView: Download BatteryInfoView - BatteryInfoView is a small utility for laptops that displays the current status and information about your battery.
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As the next Baldur's Gate game searches for a new developer, Larian teases two new projects
techspot.com/news/102674-next-baldur-gate-game-searches-new-developer-larian.html
Microsoft's Xbox credit card is out of beta and available to all US residents
techspot.com/news/102677-microsoft-xbox-credit-card-out-beta-available-all.html
Microsoft VASA tech can create realistic deepfakes using a single photo and one audio track
techspot.com/news/102686-microsoft-vasa-technology-can-sync-any-face-audio.html
Meta Quest 2: Meta Quest 2 reviews, pros and cons. Liked: Excellent standalone VR Comfortable weight Disliked: Standalone games still limited by mobile hardware
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These credit cards feature OLEDs that light up upon payment: With this, issuers can emblazon their logos and designs in radiant color at every card swipe or ...
techspot.com/news/102683-credit-cards-feature-oleds-light-up-upon-payment.html
Amazon denies claims it started a business just to spy on rivals: Amazon set up a company called Big River Services in 2015 that sold items such as t-shirts ...
techspot.com/news/102676-amazon-denies-claims-secretly-started-business-spy-rivals.html
The legendary Zilog Z80 CPU is being discontinued after nearly 50 years: The iconic IC device, developed by Federico Faggin, will soon be phased out ...
techspot.com/news/102684-zilog-discontinuing-z80-microprocessor-after-almost-50-years.html
Fallout TV show secures second season after stellar debut: There were concerns that Fallout might be closer to Netflix's Resident Evil than HBO's The Last of Us ...
techspot.com/news/102680-amazon-prime-fallout-tv-show-secures-second-season.html
Gamers are renting out GPU power for AI porn generation in return for Fortnite skins
techspot.com/news/102681-gamers-renting-out-gpu-power-ai-porn-generation.html
The US Air Force successfully tested an AI-controlled fighter jet in dogfight against human pilots
techspot.com/news/102675-us-air-force-successfully-tested-ai-controlled-fighter.html
Hackers attempted to trick LastPass employee with cloned voice of CEO: Bad actors targeted a LastPass employee with fake WhatsApp messages, going as far as ...
techspot.com/news/102667-hackers-attempted-trick-lastpass-employee-cloned-voice-ceo.html
Micron set to receive grants totaling over $6 billion for US chip production: Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that the deal is not yet finalized ...
techspot.com/news/102669-micron-line-receive-grants-totaling-over-6-billion.html
The VoodooX 3Dfx project tries to revive the legend of early 3D graphics cards for PC
techspot.com/news/102671-voodoox-3dfx-project-tries-revive-legend-early-3d.html
Nothing's new Ear (a) earbuds are up for pre-order, ChatGPT integration incoming
techspot.com/news/102666-nothing-new-ear-ear-earbuds-can-now-pre.html
Logitech thinks the computer mouse needs an AI upgrade: The newly-launched Signature AI Edition Mouse is essentially a souped-up version of the popular Signature ...
techspot.com/news/102659-logitech-thinks-computer-mouse-needs-ai-upgrade.html
Apple is finally rolling out AirPlay support in hotel rooms: Apple's AirPlay is finally available in some hotels starting today. At last year's WWDC ...
techspot.com/news/102670-apple-finally-rolling-out-airplay-support-hotel-rooms.html
How to build a Wii the size of a deck of cards: Modder James loopj Smith recently introduced a fully functioning Wii that could easily fit in a shirt pocket ...
techspot.com/news/102672-how-build-wii-size-deck-cards.html
Google is set to invest over $100 billion in AI, DeepMind founder says: According to Demis Hassabis, the child prodigy who founded DeepMind, Google is likely to ...
techspot.com/news/102663-google-invest-more-than-100-billion-ai-deepmind.html
System requirements for Windows 11 "AI Explorer" leaked, could be exclusive to Arm devices
techspot.com/news/102665-system-requirements-windows-11-ai-explorer-leaked-could.html
The EU has given TikTok 24 hours to provide details about its payment-for-views Lite app feature
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