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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Foldable Future: Will Samsung's New S Pen Trick Mirror Apple's iPad Pencil?

Ever since the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung has been allowing its high-end foldables to work with the S Pen. This handy stylus uses a digitizer in the display for precise input. But what if Samsung changed the game next year with the Fold 7? Rumors suggest they might take a page from Apple's book. Appl

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia's New App: A Hidden Drain on Gaming Performance

Nvidia recently launched a new unified app to replace their old GeForce Experience. While the change brought a welcome end to the need for an account login, it's now causing some unexpected issues. Recent tests show that this new app can significantly lower frame rates in many high-end games, even w

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Seagate's Big Leap: HAMR Drives Finally Coming to Market

Ever wondered how to cram a massive amount of data into a tiny space? Seagate might have the answer with their HAMR drives. HAMR stands for Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording, and it's been in the works since 2002. The idea is simple: heat up the magnetic materials on a disk to fit more data in smalle

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Sets New Rules for AI Safety

Have you ever thought about the limits of using advanced AI tools like Google's Gemini? It turns out, Google has made things clearer with their latest, simplified guidelines. The massive tech company wants us to use AI in a responsible and legal manner. They've highlighted four key areas to avoid: e

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's New API Gets Powerful o1 Model

Developers leveraging OpenAI’s API will now gain access to the company’s latest supermodel, known as o1. This upgrade is part of a series of new features introduced for developer customers today. Instead of the older o1-preview, the new o1 model brings back essential features that missed the previou

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fly in Comfort with Twelve South's AirFly SE for Just $30

As more people gear up to travel for the holidays, one common annoyance tends to pop up — annoying earphone wires during flights. But here’s some relief: the AirFly SE Bluetooth dongle from Twelve South is now discounted to $30, a savings of $5 and an all-time low. This gadget is a lifesaver for tho

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

U. K. Consults on AI, Music Biz Says Keep Copyright Sacrosanct

The U. K. government is chatting about how and if AI developers can use copyrighted songs to train their AI models. Right now, it's a bit of a mystery for creators and AI firms, making it tricky to know who pays whom. A new normal could let AI companies use songs without permission, but only if crea

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

LastPass' 2022 Breach Leads to Millions Stolen in Crypto Heists

In late 2022, LastPass, a popular password manager, faced a significant security breach. While LastPass initially reported stolen encrypted passwords, the full extent wasn't revealed until later. Hackers didn't just target LastPass users; they also accessed encrypted backups from associated GoTo pro

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Should You Buy a PS5 Pro Now or Risk a Tariff Price Hike?

So, you're eyeing that shiny new PS5 Pro? But wait, President-elect Trump has plans for tariffs that could bump up the price. Should you grab one now, or is it smarter to hold off? Let's dive in. Trump’s tariffs could add an extra 20% to 60% to the cost of imported goods, making that shiny PS5 Pro

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Dec 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fun Ways AI Watches Our Every Move

Ever thought about how machines can figure out what we're doing just by watching? That's what Human Activity Recognition (HAR) is all about! These systems are like super-smart detectives, keeping an eye on us in our homes and even in the world of entertainment. In a recent study, scientists combined

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