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You can finally buy ebooks through Amazon Kindle apps on your iPhone and iPad
Until recently, Apple required third-party iPhone and iPad developers to conduct in-app transactions through its internal payment system. However, litigation has changed this landscape, and now the company must allow external payment methods. Apps have started updating their offerings to include alternative payment platforms when available (... and without paying......
Microsoft unveils thinner, lighter Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, starting at $799
Microsoft has expanded its Copilot+ PC family with two new Surface devices: the 12-inch Surface Pro tablet and the 13-inch Surface Laptop. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus SoC, they are smaller, thinner, and lighter than their predecessors, prioritizing portability and affordability. Read Entire Article
First look at Asus ROG Ally 2 and Microsoft’s Project Kennan handheld
The images come via an FCC listing for the Wi-Fi module included in the two devices. The white handheld is likely the Asus ROG Ally 2, while the black version is believed to be the Project Kennan device that Microsoft is testing. Read Entire Article
Dopamine audio player debuts new v3 preview version
Dopamine is an elegant audio player designed to make organizing and listening to music as simple as possible. The team has just released a new preview of version 3 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. New features include a mini player, gapless playback, and more. Read Entire Article
Researchers achieve 1 Tbps secure data transmission over 1,200 km
The breakthrough – developed by Professor Lilin Yi at Shanghai Jiao Tong University – is called the Integrated Encryption and Communication (IEAC) system. Unlike traditional methods such as TLS or IPsec, which apply software-level security while leaving the optical signal exposed, IEAC redefines how security operates within fiber networks. Rather......
AI lets murder victim address his killer in Arizona courtroom
37-year-old army veteran Christopher Pelkey was killed by Gabriel Horcasitas at a red light in 2021 in Chandler, Arizona. Pelkey had left his vehicle and was walking back toward Horcasitas' car when he was shot. Read Entire Article
Amazon unveils warehouse robot with sense of touch, raising more concerns about job losses
The Vulcan robot represents a "fundamental leap forward in robotics," according to Amazon. It uses a sensor, powered by AI, to essentially feel items it picks up, determining the exact amount of pressure and torque required to safely handle each object. Read Entire Article
Nvidia and MediaTek may finally unveil their AI PC this month
Nvidia and MediaTek are expected to introduce more affordable variants of the AI PC they showcased at CES last January, according to reports from both ComputerBase and Heise. These announcements could mark the long-awaited expansion of Microsoft's Arm ambitions beyond Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. Read Entire Article
Which version of Windows introduced ReFS, the next-gen file system meant to succeed NTFS?
The NTFS replacement that didn't. Read Entire Article