According to supply chain sources quoted by Digitimes, Apple's rumored low cost MacBook could start at just $599 or $699, putting entry level laptops from Dell, HP, and other PC manufacturers firmly in its sights. The device is expected to enter mass production in the current quarter, suggesting a possible......
Smartwatches are useless for measuring actual stress levels, study says
A recently published study says there is "basically zero" correlation between data coming from wearable sensors and self-reported stress levels. However, smartwatches and wearable gadgets aren't entirely useless if the user is well aware of the device's limitations. Read Entire Article
User sues Microsoft over planned end of Windows 10 support
Lawrence Klein, a Southern California resident who owns two Windows 10 laptops, is suing Microsoft over the company's plan to end support for the older operating system in less than two months. According to Klein's lawsuit, Microsoft is driven primarily by a desire to "monopolize the generative AI market" without......
Which modern OS was the first to add system-wide dark mode?
Was it Android 10, macOS, iOS, or Windows Phone? Read Entire Article
Linus Torvalds calls Google engineer’s RISC-V code “garbage” in Linux 6.17 dispute
The submission, made late in the Linux 6.17 merge window, aimed to introduce new features for RISC-V. However, Torvalds decisively rejected the pull request, citing two main issues: insufficient technical merit and poor timing. He emphasized that the lateness of the request was particularly egregious given his prior notice that......
Mozilla angers Firefox users with latest AI browser gimmick
Mozilla introduced a new AI-based feature with the latest major release of Firefox, and things are going exactly as many expected. Firefox 141.0 adds an option to automatically organize similar tabs into groups and even suggest names for those groups. The feature uses a locally installed AI model which, according......
Cities roll out noise cameras to crack down on loud streets
Noise-detection cameras, first developed and deployed in European cities, are a recent arrival in the US. These systems are designed not only to measure noise levels but also to pinpoint their source. Read Entire Article
Hyundai tells Ioniq 5 owners it will fix keyless security flaw – for a $65 “contribution”
Kia, Hyundai, and Genesis EVs have been targeted by thieves in the UK and other locations in recent times who use a handheld emulation device disguised to look like a Game Boy. It features radio transmission components that crack the wireless protocols used by these vehicles, all of which come......
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 07-14-23-24-60, Powerball: 14
4 children, 2 adults killed when fire rips through house in Maryland
Authorities say four children and two adults were killed when fire ripped through a house in Charles County, Maryland