The Acemagic X1, a laptop with a side-folding second screen for multi-monitor use. | Image: Acemagic Ever since Razer brought a triple-screen laptop to CES 2017 and promptly got it stolen, we’ve been captivated by the idea of multiple mobile screens. The Acemagic X1 is the latest attempt to make it a practical reality, with
Read MoreCredit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Several Pixel 6 series users have reported their devices bricking after performing a factory reset. The issue appears to be linked to a recent software update and affects Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a models. Google’s temporary solution is to either wait 15 minutes after updating before resetting
Read MoreA former Apple hardware engineer, who worked at the company for over a decade, has recently joined the automaker Rivian. A former Apple engineer has joined the automaker Rivian, known for its electric vehicles While he was employed by Apple, Jeff Alves was the company’s Director of Hardware Engineering. As part of the company’s battery
Read MoreThere are times when you need to associate metadata, or data that describes data, with classes, methods, or other elements in your Java code. For example, your team might need to identify unfinished classes in a large application. For each unfinished class, the metadata would include the name of the developer responsible for finishing the
Read MoreCanned water distilled from the air will be available to buy in the US later this year, in an effort to promote solar-powered “hydropanels” that provide an off-grid method of producing drinking water. New Scientist adds: The panels, created by Arizona-based firm Source, use solar energy to power fans, which draw water vapour from the
Read MoreThe July 2024 Android security patch is here! If you own a recent Google Pixel smartphone or the Pixel Tablet, you can perform a software update check now in System Settings to grab it. You can also update manually or simply wait for the OTA notification. Last month, we saw the latest Pixel Feature Drop,
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The ad-free Netflix Basic tier is finally being phased out for legacy subscribers. You’ll either have to switch to the ad-supported Basic tier for $6.99 a month or pay at least $15.49 a month for the cheapest ad-free option. So far, notices seem to have mostly targeted users in
Read MoreThroughout history, clean and potable water has been one of the most prized possessions, without which no human civilization could have ever sustained itself. Not only is water crucial for drinking and food preparation, but also for agriculture, cleaning and the production of countless materials, chemicals and much more. And this isn’t a modern problem:
Read MoreCredit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority When streaming services first emerged, they were hailed as the savior for those tired of exorbitant cable bills and limited music collections. For a nominal fee, we gained access to a seemingly endless library of the best movies, TV shows, and all of our favorite music. But fast forward
Read MoreCode within the Android Open Source Project suggests that Android 15’s upcoming audio sharing feature won’t be available on the Pixel 8a or older Pixel devices. Audio sharing is a feature that lets you broadcast your phone’s audio to nearby devices that support Bluetooth LE Audio. While the Pixel 8a and even Pixel 7 series
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube has responded after a Redditor encountered more NSFW ads on the platform. The company said it had removed these ads and taken action against the offending account. The service noted that it had blocked or removed almost 95 million ads featuring adult content last year. YouTube is no
Read MoreMacworld If you want a new iPad Air at a discounted sale price, you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking at all the best deals and prices for the iPad Air right now–including contract plans. The Air remains incredibly popular and is an excellent halfway house between the entry-level iPad and high-end iPad Pro–ideal
Read Morehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuZtC_V6ybI Should you buy the dbrand Grip Case for the Google Pixel 8a?
Read MoreAI research is hurtling forward, but our ability to assess its capabilities and potential risks appears to be lagging behind. To bridge this critical gap, and recognize the current limitations in third-party evaluation ecosystems, Anthropic has started an initiative to invest in the development of robust, safety-relevant benchmarks to assess advanced AI capabilities and risks.
Read MoreEvolve said there is evidence that LockBit downloaded customer information from its databases, causing concerns for fintechs that have worked with the bank. Read more: Evolve Bank’s LockBit breach panics multiple fintechs
Read MoreAd-supported streaming service Tubi brings its library of over 20,000 titles to the UK. After launching successfully in the US and Canada, gathering 80 million monthly active users, Tubi is now coming to the UK. The ad-based streaming service has a library of over 20,000 movies and TV shows to watch on demand, besting Netflix’s
Read MoreIn an age when thousand-dollar smartphones are the norm, treating our devices well is becoming increasingly important. However, mistakes happen, even to the best of us. They get smacked, dropped, and chipped, and there will likely come a point when a repair is necessary. Samsung appeared to acknowledge this eventuality, shacking up with iFixit to
Read MoreWhile their business and tech colleagues are busy experimenting and developing new applications, cybersecurity leaders are looking for ways to anticipate and counter new, AI-driven threats. It’s always been clear that AI impacts cybersecurity, but it’s a two-way street. Where AI is increasingly being used to predict and mitigate attacks, these applications are themselves vulnerable.
Read MoreBlackrock Clinic and St Vincent’s Private Hospital will receive medical supplies such as sutures, surgical tools and heart valve repair products via drones. Read more: Wing to deliver medical supplies to South Dublin hospitals
Read MoreCredit: Weibo/George Zhao HONOR has revealed that the Magic V3 foldable will launch on July 12. The foldable will be joined by the Magic Vs3, the MagicPad 2, and the MagicBook Art 14. There’s no word on a global launch just yet. The HONOR Magic V2 was definitely in the running for the most exciting
Read More‘Perhaps the most valuable thing you can do for the climate is just to talk about it with others,’ argues UCC philosopher Dr Kian Mintz-Woo. Read more: ‘I think therefore I am … a climate activist’: Philosophy in times of crisis
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: New analyses from the Annenberg Public Policy Center find that public perceptions of scientists’ credibility — measured as their competence, trustworthiness, and the extent to which they are perceived to share an individual’s values — remain high, but their perceived competence and trustworthiness eroded somewhat between 2023
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: New analyses from the Annenberg Public Policy Center find that public perceptions of scientists’ credibility — measured as their competence, trustworthiness, and the extent to which they are perceived to share an individual’s values — remain high, but their perceived competence and trustworthiness eroded somewhat between 2023
Read MoreAI firm Anthropic launched a funding program Monday to develop new benchmarks for evaluating AI models, including its chatbot Claude. The initiative will pay third-party organizations to create metrics for assessing advanced AI capabilities. Anthropic aims to “elevate the entire field of AI safety” with this investment, according to its blog. TechCrunch adds: As we’ve
Read MoreMotorola Razr (2024) Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority It goes without saying that Gemini is far more accurate and capable than the Google Assistant it’s destined to replace. For one, it can handle a variety of tasks beyond just playing music or turning on some smart lights. Of course, there are limits to its
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