Xiaomi 15 Ultra is credited with 4 cameras, including a 200-megapixel periscope
Xiaomi is currently working on the Xiaomi 15 line of smartphones. The basic Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro models are expected to be released later this year, and the top-end Xiaomi 15 Ultra version will go on sale in early 2025. It will have an improved camera, an insider assures Digital Chat Station.
Google unveiled Pixel 9 Pro Fold — with Tensor G4, Gemini, large screen and $1799 price
At the Made by Google 2024 event, the company confirmed the change in the naming scheme of its smartphones and introduced the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which is now part of the main Pixel line.
Pixel 9 Pro and Pro 9 XL: new flagships with Tensor G4 chip and AI features starting at $1000
In addition to the basic model Pixel 9 Google also introduced premium versions of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. They are similar to the standard model in many ways, but have better displays and cameras.
Google Pixel 9: powerful Tensor G4 processor, improved cameras, and Gemini AI starting at $800
As part of the Made by Google 2024 presentation, the search giant unveiled its new Pixel 9 line of smartphones. In addition to including the foldable Pixel 9 Fold Pro in the series, the company offered a wider variety of traditional monoblock devices.
Intel vs AMD: «red» succeed in the battle for the processor market
Despite facing a difficult financial situation, Intel still holds the lion’s share of the global processor market. Its products for desktops, mobile devices, and data centers account for more than 70% of the market share. However, AMD is gradually eroding this dominance like warm water dripping onto a huge glacier.
Cybertruck owners say Tesla secretly replaced faulty engines under the guise of research — before massive failure
Last month, several Cybertruck owners reported that Tesla offered them a free replacement drive train at their next service visit. The company explained this offer by researching the first copies of the Cybertruck. However, some Cybertruck owners have recently experienced engine failure. Some believe that under the guise of research, Tesla has been…
HMD Hyper revives Nokia Lumia design and gets Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip - insider
HMD is expected to release a new mid-range smartphone, the HMD Hyper, soon. Insider @smashx_60 has already shared the characteristics of this model on Twitter.
Opera One browser available for iPhone — with AI assistant, image generator and voice input
After several weeks of beta testing, the new Opera browser with built-in artificial intelligence is now available to all iOS users.
Safety first: a six-wheeled robot checks unreliable gutters instead of humans
New Zealand-based engineering company Beca has developed the PIPE-i six-wheeled robot to inspect dangerous drainage systems, replacing humans in risky environments.
«Reserve+» will help to avoid queues in the MCC: there will be an automatic deferral for certain categories of persons liable for military service
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is currently working on the function of automatic deferrals for certain categories of persons liable for military service. The corresponding service is planned to be introduced in the «Reserve+» application.
Google Wallet gets the ability to create digital passes with image recognition
The Google Wallet Android app has received a new Everything else feature, announced during the I/O 2024 event in May. The company has started its wide deployment among users.
Second-generation Intel graphics card — Battlemage cores, more memory, better ray tracing
Specifications for Intel’s new second-generation Battlemage architecture graphics card have been leaked ahead of its likely launch. The GPU has 24 Xe2 cores and 12 GB of memory
Windows 11 beta brings back tiles in the Start menu, which will sort programs
Users of the Windows 11 beta have the opportunity to see the new category mode in the «Start» menu. It is very similar to the live tiles in Windows 8.
NVIDIA RTX 4090D video cards with 48 GB of internal memory are now available
NVIDIA’s China-focused RTX 4090D graphics card based on the AD102 processor, designed to circumvent US export restrictions, is now available with double the memory capacity of 48 GB.
GPD Pocket 4: the first pocket laptop-transformer based on AMD Ryzen AI 300 Strix
GPD has prepared for release the first pocket device based on the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Strix processor. The new GPD Pocket 4 netbook has a modular design that allows you to customize the device to your own needs.
China's light-driven robotic bullet could change the rules of the ballistics game
A group of researchers led by Chinese scientists has developed a system for launching miniature robots powered by light. This invention could revolutionize ballistics and the aerospace industry.
The sysadmin went for a smoke break and left half of Africa without the Internet
An engineer at a South African Internet service provider accidentally deleted important network settings while rushing out for a cigarette break, causing the largest Internet outage on the African continent at the time.
«Reserve+» will get new features: online recruitment and electronic referral to the HCPC. There will be no electronic summonses
Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko spoke about some plans for the «Reserve+» app. New features are expected in the fall.
Realme overtakes Xiaomi: new 320W fast charger charges smartphone in 4-5 minutes
Realme has developed a new 320W fast charging technology for smartphones. In doing so, the company broke the previous fast charging power record of 300W set by Xiaomi’s Redmi brand. This new development promises to change the way we think about charging our devices, setting a new standard for speed and efficiency.
Steam OS will be released for other consoles — Asus ROG Ally is mentioned in OS patches
The patch list for the Steam OS 3.6.9 beta hints at its expansion beyond Steam Deck. It mentions the Asus ROG Ally console.
RIP, Paint 3D. Microsoft is closing the graphics editor on November 4 — due to «unpopularity»
Paint 3D — is a reimagining of the classic Microsoft Paint with 3D modeling and printing features that was launched in October 2016.
Kioxia announces light-speed SSD data transfer — optical connection allows SSDs to be placed far from servers
Kioxia, one of the world’s leading SSD manufacturers, has announced new optical interface SSDs for next-generation green data centers.
Solar panels on any surface: new light-absorbing material 150 times thinner than a silicon wafer
Researchers at Oxford University have developed an ultra-thin layer of material that can be applied to roofs, cars, and even phones to turn them into solar panels.
Pixel 9 Pro XL: Tensor G4 chip, 6.8-inch display, periscope camera, and price from $1100
There are still a few days left before the official presentation of Google’s Pixel 9 smartphones. And thanks to new leaks, we can already find out the full specifications of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL model.
Meta AI chatbot gave Business Insider journalist's number as his own — now man is being terrorized by strangers
Business Insider journalist Rob Price discoveredthat something went wrong with the privacy of his personal number when he was added to a group chat and bombarded with random questions in Spanish.
Boeing delays the moon landing: «unskilled workers and low quality»
According to a new report by the space agency’s inspector general, NASA’s program to develop a new upper stage for the Space Launch System rocket is seven years behind schedule and significantly over budget. In addition to the main conclusion, the report contains interesting information about the project’s main contractor, Boeing,…
Up to $20 for Apple Intelligence — analysts say Apple will charge for new AI features
Apple is planning to accelerate the growth of its profitable services business, and new artificial intelligence features that are planned to be launched with iOS 18 can help.
Underwear as an exoskeleton: scientists have created muscles from fabric
Muscles made of the fabric will allow creating an exoskeleton. In the long term, such a fabric can be embedded in clothing for additional reinforcement when lifting heavy objects, etc.
New York City launches drones to alert on disasters, but they «shout» in incomprehensible Spanish
A new warning system in New York City was supposed to alert residents to dangerous situations, but something went wrong with the drones’ language settings.
How much memory does your video card really need in 2024
The system requirements for video games are growing every year, and marketers are only adding fuel to the fire to motivate gamers to upgrade their computers. In this article, we’ll figure out how much memory a video card will really need in 2024. We’ll consider modern AAA games, popular online projects, and immortal hits that […]
Apple will allow you to play music on iPhone while recording video in iOS 18
Apple has expanded the iPhone camera setting in iOS 18 to allow you to play music while recording video.
Apple loses $20 billion a year due to Google's recognition as a monopolist
Google pays Apple about $20 billion a year to remain the main search engine on the platform. According to the latest court decisionthe transaction may be declared invalid.
Microsoft was developing an alternative to Windows — Midori OS presentation leaked online
Ten years ago, Microsoft intended to release a special operating system called Midori. The new OS could run Windows applications without relying on the old code — it could have become a reliable alternative to Windows.
Nissan has created a paint that keeps cars cooler — 5℃ less inside and 12℃ less outside
According to the automaker, the new paint, created in collaboration with Radi-Cool, contains synthetic composite materials with a «structure that demonstrates properties not normally found in nature».
New AMD Ryzen 9000 processors are $20-$50 cheaper than their predecessors, — officially
More than two months after the announcement of AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 (Zen 5) processors, the company has revealed their price. The new chips will cost from $279 to $649.
The future is already here: Figure AI has developed a humanoid robot for production and everyday life
The California-based company Figure has unveiled the second generation of its robot, designed for production lines and future use at home.
This 40,000 FPS camera decided the final of the 100-meter dash at the Olympic Games
Omega’s photo finish camera, which shoots at 40,000 frames per second, helped American track and field athlete Noah Lyles win Olympic gold in the 100-meter final. His competitor, Kishan Thompson of Jamaica, was only five thousandths of a second late.
«I wanted peace, but this is war». Musk is suing advertisers who left X/Twitter — last year he publicly sent them away
Another day — another lawsuit from Elon Musk.
Google Pixel 9 — first look at the new weather app
Google is creating a new, standalone weather app for the upcoming Pixel 9 smartphones. It features an even more minimalist look and feel to the latest Android OS.
Chrome ad blockers will not work — uBlock users have already received a warning
Some users of uBlock Origin, one of the most popular Chrome extensions for blocking ads, have been told that it should be removed or replaced. Google is moving to a new MV3 platform, so only the «stripped-down» version will work.
4K can wait: 60% of gamers on Steam are still loyal to 1080p
Survey Steam’s hardware and software survey revealed an interesting trend among gamers in 2024. Despite the availability of high resolutions, most platform users prefer 1080p for gaming.
Home gaming «laptop»: Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti does not have a display and keyboard
Those who travel infrequently and play mostly at home don’t always need a screen and keyboard — there are separate devices that are much better. The manufacturer Minisforum, known primarily for its own mini-PCs, seems to have created just the right thing — a powerful gaming «laptop» without «unnecessary» details.
iOS 18 will feature Thanos-inspired ad removal from the browser
The feature, called Distraction Control, will allow users to remove unwanted elements from web pages with a single tap — it is currently available in the latest iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia developer betas.
OpenAI has developed a tool to detect ChatGPT content with 99.9% accuracy
When OpenAI launched ChatGPT in late 2022, teachers expressed concern that students would use the platform to cheat on assignments and tests. To prevent this, numerous companies have deployed AI-generated content detection tools, but they provide reliable results.
«Let's give people superpowers»: Elon Musk talks about super-fast cyborgs with Neuralink chips in 10-15 years
Elon Musk, the owner of Neuralink, spoke about his hopes for the technology in the coming years. He says that people with chips will be able to do more than ordinary people: win games, store and load memory, etc.
Musk says he was caught on the «hook of a long-running scam» while creating OpenAI — and is thinking of suing Altman again
Elon Musk has seven Fridays in a week: in March, the billionaire filed a complaint against OpenAI, in June he changed his mind and canceled it, and now it seems he’s going to sue again.
The hottest USB gadget: a miniature solder melting furnace heats up to 350°C
An unusual miniature solder melting station was presented in Japan. Despite heating up to 350°C, the gadget is powered by USB with Power Delivery.
It's never too late to cancel. Apple's AI embarrassed itself in beta by playing along with «email» scammers
Apple Intelligence has already appeared in the iOS 18.1 developer beta, but it doesn’t work well.
Lenovo prepares new Legion Go console — more compact, with HDMI and better cooling
New data on Lenovo’s website hints at the release of a new, more compact Legion Go console. The portable gaming PC may also get better cooling.
Google is still without competitors: The New York Times and 13 other top publications blocked access to SearchGPT
SearchGPT from the creators of ChatGPT was positioned as a powerful replacement for Google with artificial intelligenceHowever, some top foreign publications suddenly blocked access to the alternative search engine
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