Grok Code Fast 1 supports multiple high-level, general-purpose, and multi-paradigm programming languages, including TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, C++, and Go. According to xAI, the model can create new projects and fix bugs in existing code with minimal supervision. Read Entire Article
A growing number of states are restricting corporate use of facial recognition
Colorado recently implemented new privacy rules requiring companies to obtain consent before using facial or voice recognition technology. The rules also prohibit the sale of biometric data. In June, Texas introduced an AI law that bans the unauthorized collection of biometric identifiers, echoing similar consent-based regulations passed last year in......
Windows 11 update blamed for SSD failures, but Phison can’t reproduce issue
SSD manufacturer Phison says it has been unable to confirm whether Windows 11 24H2's KB5063878 update is responsible for storage drives crashing during file transfers larger than 50GB. The company is the first storage vendor to publicly respond to recent reports of crashes linked to the update. Read Entire Article
Lenovo’s Project Pivo laptop with rotating display leaks ahead of IFA reveal
Lenovo's concept device, known internally as Project Pivo, will be shown off at Berlin's IFA tech trade show next week. Prolific leaker Evan Blass posted an image of the laptop, which offers the kind of rotation functionality found on many monitors. Read Entire Article
Age checks spread across the US as critics warn of privacy and free speech risks
Efforts requiring users to verify their age before accessing online platforms – including social media, adult websites, and even news sources – are expanding rapidly in the United States and globally. Supporters claim these measures protect children from exposure to potentially harmful material, but critics warn of consequences for privacy,......
Survey finds Tesla’s Full Self-Driving tech puts buyers off, almost half say it should be illegal
According to the Slingshot Strategies' Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report for August, which surveyed more than 8,000 Americans, only 14% of consumers say FSD makes them more likely to buy a Tesla vehicle. Around a third of participants (35%) said it makes them less likely to do so, while 51% said...
Steam Deck 2 may not arrive until 2028 as Valve waits for next-gen performance
Prominent leaker KeplerL2 has predicted that Valve won't release a major upgrade for the Steam Deck until 2028. Although waiting another two years might disappoint some fans, the date aligns with prior comments from Valve and AMD's tentative roadmap. Read Entire Article
Windows 11 finally brings high-quality audio and mic support to Bluetooth headsets
The latest Windows 11 updates will please owners of modern Bluetooth headphones, gamers, and anyone who streams high-quality audio while chatting. Microsoft notes that the OS now supports Bluetooth LE Audio technology and its enhanced operation profiles. Read Entire Article
With ClipClip turn your clipboard into a productivity tool
One of our favorite clipboard managers, ClipClip lets you copy and organize text, images, files, and even screen captures with ease. You can browse or search your clipboard history. It also lets you extract text from images or PDFs. Read Entire Article
US accelerates push to rebuild critical minerals supply chain as China tightens grip
The Pentagon is investing $400 million in MP Materials, a Nevada-based rare-earth producer building a new magnet plant in Fort Worth, Texas. The effort includes a $150 million Department of Defense loan and a guarantee to purchase all magnets produced at the facility. Officials also set a minimum price for......