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Ticketmaster Under CMA Investigation After Oasis Ticket Fiasco

2025-03-25
Ticketmaster Under CMA Investigation After Oasis Ticket Fiasco

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Ticketmaster following the sale of Oasis reunion tour tickets, which resulted in outrageously inflated prices and numerous customer complaints. The CMA's concerns center on Ticketmaster's labeling practices and information provision. They found that Ticketmaster sold 'platinum' tickets at more than double the standard price without adequately informing consumers that this didn't guarantee better seats or perks. The CMA also criticized Ticketmaster's handling of standing room tickets, where cheaper tickets were sold out before more expensive options were presented to those waiting online. The CMA is working with Ticketmaster to prevent similar issues in the future and ensure fans are fully informed when purchasing tickets.

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X's Engineering Director Abruptly Departs

2025-03-25
X's Engineering Director Abruptly Departs

Haofei Wang, X's director of engineering, has unexpectedly left the company, according to sources. Joining in July 2023, Wang was a key figure bridging Elon Musk and the engineering team. Recently, with Musk focusing on xAI and DOGE, Wang effectively led engineering and product. His departure's reason remains unclear. X recently added engineering leadership from Robinhood. X's business appears to be recovering, recently valued at $44 billion, thanks to xAI's rising profile and Musk's political influence. While Musk remains active on X, his attention is divided. Musk's 'everything app' vision, similar to WeChat, is yet to materialize, though the X Money payment platform is expected later this year.

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Elecom's Na Plus: First Consumer Sodium-Ion Power Bank is Here (But It's Bulky)

2025-03-25
Elecom's Na Plus: First Consumer Sodium-Ion Power Bank is Here (But It's Bulky)

Accessory maker Elecom has launched the Na Plus, the first consumer-ready power bank using sodium-ion batteries. Boasting superior environmental friendliness, extreme temperature tolerance, and a claimed lifespan of nearly 5,000 charges, it promises long-term durability. However, the 9,000mAh Na Plus, priced at ~$67, is significantly larger and heavier than comparable lithium-ion alternatives, offering less power output (max 45W). While sodium-ion technology is still nascent, its eco-friendly and safer nature makes it a promising long-term solution, with potential for future cost and size reductions.

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Leaked Xbox UI Hints at Steam Game Integration

2025-03-21
Leaked Xbox UI Hints at Steam Game Integration

Microsoft accidentally leaked, then quickly removed, an image showcasing a new Xbox UI. The image reveals a cross-device UI seemingly capable of displaying Steam games. Sources say Microsoft is developing an Xbox app update to list all PC games, including those from Steam and the Epic Games Store. While still early in development, this suggests a potential move towards greater PC game platform integration, solidifying the Xbox app as a central hub for PC gaming.

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Google's Gemma 3: A Major Upgrade to its Single-Accelerator AI Model

2025-03-20
Google's Gemma 3: A Major Upgrade to its Single-Accelerator AI Model

Over a year after releasing the initial Gemma AI models, Google unveils Gemma 3, boasting superior performance compared to competitors like Llama and OpenAI, especially on single-GPU systems. This enhanced model supports over 35 languages and processes text, images, and short videos. Gemma 3 features an upgraded vision encoder for high-res and non-square images, and includes the new ShieldGemma 2 image safety classifier to filter inappropriate content. While the definition of 'open' remains debated regarding its license, Google continues to promote Gemma 3 via Google Cloud credits and an academic program offering $10,000 in credits for research.

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Nvidia's Isaac GR00T N1: Ushering in the Age of Generalist Robotics

2025-03-19
Nvidia's Isaac GR00T N1: Ushering in the Age of Generalist Robotics

Nvidia has released Isaac GR00T N1, an open-source, pre-trained foundation model for humanoid robots, marking the arrival of the generalist robotics era. This dual-system model, inspired by human cognition, features a fast-acting 'System 1' and a slower, reasoning 'System 2' powered by a vision language model. With minimal post-training data, it enables complex tasks like grasping and object manipulation. 1X Technologies successfully deployed it on their NEO Gamma robot for autonomous tidying. The model's open-source nature and customizability promise to significantly accelerate humanoid robot development and propel AI advancements.

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Sony's New RGB LED Backlight Tech: A Mini LED Killer?

2025-03-19
Sony's New RGB LED Backlight Tech: A Mini LED Killer?

Sony announced a new TV display technology using individual RGB LEDs for backlighting. Called "General RGB LED Backlight Technology," it combines the high brightness of Mini LED with the high contrast of OLED. A prototype shown at Sony's Tokyo headquarters boasted 4000 cd/m² brightness and superior color gamut. Compared to Sony's existing Mini LED and QD-OLED TVs, the RGB LED prototype excelled in color reproduction and viewing angles, though some blooming was still present. While not entirely novel, Sony believes its expertise in backlighting and image processing will yield a reliable and stable product, offering a compelling alternative for large-screen, high-brightness TVs.

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Nvidia Unveils RTX Pro Blackwell GPU Lineup for Professionals

2025-03-18
Nvidia Unveils RTX Pro Blackwell GPU Lineup for Professionals

Nvidia today announced its RTX Pro Blackwell series of GPUs, designed for professional designers, developers, data scientists, and creatives. The lineup includes a flagship RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPU for workstations, along with other desktop and laptop variants, and a datacenter version of the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell. The workstation RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell boasts 96GB of GDDR7 memory and a 600-watt power draw (slightly higher than the RTX 5090's 575 watts). It features PCIe Gen 5 support, DisplayPort 2.1, and the latest Blackwell generation RT and Tensor cores. This GPU targets professionals working on game development, AI workloads, and other demanding tasks requiring significant VRAM and processing power. Max-Q and server variants are also planned. Nvidia is replacing its previous RTX numbering scheme and Quadro branding with the new RTX Pro branding. Also launching are the RTX Pro 5000 and 4000 Blackwell for desktops and laptops, and the RTX Pro 4500 Blackwell for desktops. Laptop versions will include 3000, 2000, 1000, and 500 models, featuring up to 24GB of VRAM and Nvidia's latest Blackwell Max-Q technologies for AI-powered performance and power optimization. These laptops will compete with AMD's Strix Halo chips, which offer 128GB of unified memory. Pricing for the RTX Pro 6000 workstation variant hasn't been revealed, but availability begins in April from distributors like PNY and TD Synnex, with OEMs like Dell, HP, and Lenovo following in May. The server variant will be available from Cisco, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro soon, with cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and CoreWeave offering it later this year. The rest of the RTX Pro Blackwell workstation lineup arrives this summer from Boxx, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, with laptop variants shipping in Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Razer devices later this year.

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Pebble's Back: Core Devices Unveils Two New Smartwatches

2025-03-18
Pebble's Back: Core Devices Unveils Two New Smartwatches

Eric Migicovsky, the original creator of the Pebble smartwatch, is back with his new company, Core Devices, launching two new smartwatches: the Core 2 Duo and the Core Time 2. The Core 2 Duo, launching in July for $149, is essentially a resurrected Pebble 2, using leftover parts and boasting a 30+ day battery life and a speaker. The Core Time 2, arriving in December for $225, updates the Pebble Time 2 design with a touchscreen, while retaining the long battery life, customizability, and hacker-friendly features. Both run the open-sourced Pebble OS, offering a nostalgic experience, though iPhone compatibility remains a challenge.

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Google Kills Individual Storage in Free G Suite Accounts

2025-03-18
Google Kills Individual Storage in Free G Suite Accounts

Google is ending individual storage allowances for its legacy free G Suite accounts, switching to pooled storage shared across all users starting May 1st. This affects users who've kept their accounts since Google stopped offering them in 2012. While the total storage remains the same, users needing more will have to pay, though Google promises a discount. Admins can set individual user limits to prevent hoarding. This change, initially announced in 2022 and then reversed, simplifies storage management but adds extra work for admins preferring the old system. It benefits groups wanting to share unused storage.

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Xbox 360 Hack: BadUpdate Lets You Run Homebrew Without Opening the Console

2025-03-17
Xbox 360 Hack: BadUpdate Lets You Run Homebrew Without Opening the Console

Xbox 360 modders have discovered BadUpdate, a new software exploit allowing homebrew apps and games to run via USB, bypassing Microsoft's Hypervisor. Unlike previous methods, this doesn't require opening the console. While it needs manual patching of executables and isn't perfectly reliable, requiring re-application on each boot, BadUpdate offers a new way to access the Xbox 360's homebrew scene, including games, apps, and emulators.

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Bambu Lab's CyberBrick: A Programmable Toy System Built for Creativity

2025-03-17
Bambu Lab's CyberBrick: A Programmable Toy System Built for Creativity

Bambu Lab, a 3D printer manufacturer, has launched CyberBrick, a new toy system under its MakerWorld brand. CyberBrick combines reusable, programmable electronics with 3D-printable models, enabling a wide range of toys based on official and community designs. Initially a Kickstarter exclusive, it's already exceeded its funding goal, with kits shipping in May 2025. The system launches with three official toys (forklift, truck, soccer bot) and a wireless controller. Kits, starting at $29.99, include solderless electronics and instructions for 3D printing. Pre-printed parts are available on Kickstarter but won't be offered through Bambu's Maker's Supply store. Beyond the official toys, CyberBrick boasts community designs like a lunar rover and a Tesla Cybertruck replica, showcasing its expandable nature. The system even extends beyond toys, with components for timelapse 3D printing. Crucially, everything is programmable, opening up endless possibilities for creative construction and coding.

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Bee: A $50 AI Wearable That's Both Helpful and Creepy

2025-03-16
Bee: A $50 AI Wearable That's Both Helpful and Creepy

Bee, a $50 AI wearable, promises to summarize your life, acting as an AI memory. It listens to conversations, integrates with your calendar and emails, and generates daily summaries and to-dos. However, a month-long test revealed accuracy and privacy concerns. It frequently misidentifies speakers, misinterprets context, and even fabricates facts. While developers assure privacy, the device's recording of private conversations and personal emotions is unsettling. Ultimately, the user resorted to manually muting the device to prevent excessive recording of private life.

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Apple's Siri AI Upgrade Delayed: Internal Struggle and Pressure

2025-03-15
Apple's Siri AI Upgrade Delayed: Internal Struggle and Pressure

An internal meeting within Apple's Siri team revealed that the planned Siri AI upgrade, originally promised last June, has been indefinitely delayed. This decision has caused anxiety and pressure within the team, and also exposed Apple's lagging position in the AI race. The meeting revealed that the delay stems from internal resource reallocation and miscommunication with the marketing department, leading to over-promised features. While Apple executives have taken responsibility for the delay, Siri's future still faces numerous challenges, including technical issues and managing user expectations.

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Notepad Gets AI-Powered Summaries: Microsoft Tests New Feature

2025-03-14
Notepad Gets AI-Powered Summaries: Microsoft Tests New Feature

Microsoft is testing AI-powered summaries in Notepad for Windows Insiders. Users can highlight text, right-click, and select 'Summarize' to generate a summary. Alternatively, Ctrl+M or the Copilot menu can be used. A Microsoft account is required, and AI features are disableable in settings. Alongside this, Microsoft is testing recently closed files in Notepad and a 'draw & hold' feature in the Snipping Tool for automatically straightening lines.

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Windows Defender False Positive Takes Down Open-Source Hardware Monitoring Tools

2025-03-14
Windows Defender False Positive Takes Down Open-Source Hardware Monitoring Tools

A recent Windows Defender update mistakenly flagged WinRing0, a kernel-level software used by many open-source hardware monitoring applications (like Fan Control and OpenRGB), as malware. This caused widespread disruption, with users experiencing unexpected behavior like high-speed fan activity. While Microsoft's move aims to enhance security, it's created a significant challenge for small, open-source projects. Updating WinRing0 requires a Microsoft digital signature, a costly process for these developers. Some companies are working on solutions, but many developers are facing difficulties, raising concerns about the future of these essential open-source tools.

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Cross-Platform E2EE for RCS Messaging: Apple and Google Team Up

2025-03-14
Cross-Platform E2EE for RCS Messaging: Apple and Google Team Up

Great news for messaging privacy! Apple and Google are collaborating to bring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging across platforms. This means future RCS messages between iPhones and Android devices will be protected by E2EE, preventing third parties from accessing message content. This breakthrough comes thanks to an updated RCS standard from the GSM Association, utilizing the MLS protocol for interoperable encryption. Apple confirmed they'll add E2EE support for RCS to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS in future updates. Google also stated they'll work swiftly with the mobile ecosystem to implement this crucial user protection.

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Microsoft's AI Gaming Copilot: A Second-Screen Sidekick

2025-03-13
Microsoft's AI Gaming Copilot: A Second-Screen Sidekick

Microsoft is launching Copilot for Gaming, an AI assistant for Xbox players. Initially available via the Xbox mobile app, Copilot will guide players through games, offer tips, and even help download and launch titles. Demos showcased Copilot offering tactical advice in Overwatch 2 and crafting guidance in Minecraft. While demos were impressive, the initial April release for Xbox Insiders will be limited. Microsoft plans to iterate based on user feedback.

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Microsoft Killing Off its Remote Desktop App

2025-03-11
Microsoft Killing Off its Remote Desktop App

Microsoft is ending support for its legacy Remote Desktop app for Windows on May 27th, 2025. Users will need to switch to the newer Windows app, which offers features like multi-monitor support and dynamic resolutions. While the built-in Remote Desktop Connection app in Windows remains unaffected, the new app currently only supports work or school accounts. Microsoft plans to eventually add personal account support, aligning with its long-term goal of fully cloud-based Windows.

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Sony Secretly Developing AI-Powered PlayStation Characters: Aloy Speaks!

2025-03-10
Sony Secretly Developing AI-Powered PlayStation Characters: Aloy Speaks!

Sony is secretly developing AI-powered game character prototypes. A leaked video shows Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West engaging in conversations with players via voice prompts. The technology combines OpenAI's Whisper, GPT-4, Llama 3, and Sony's proprietary EVS and Mockingbird technologies, running on both PC and PS5. While currently an internal prototype, this hints at the immense potential of AI in game character interaction, sparking discussions about AI's impact on game development and voice actors.

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Brazilian Court Orders Apple to Allow Alternative App Stores on iOS

2025-03-07
Brazilian Court Orders Apple to Allow Alternative App Stores on iOS

A Brazilian court has ordered Apple to allow alternative app stores on iOS within 90 days. The ruling stems from a 2022 complaint filed by Mercado Livre. While Apple argues this compromises user privacy and security and plans to appeal, the court deemed that similar compliance in other countries hasn't caused significant harm. This echoes the EU's Digital Markets Act, signifying growing global pressure on Apple to open its closed ecosystem.

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The Take It Down Act: A Weaponized Tech Regulation in the Trump Era?

2025-03-07
The Take It Down Act: A Weaponized Tech Regulation in the Trump Era?

Congress is advancing the Take It Down Act, aiming to combat nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII). However, the article argues that under the Trump administration, this act could become a weaponized tool. The Trump administration has a history of using laws as bargaining chips, targeting political opponents while exempting allies. Even if the bill intends to protect NCII victims, its effectiveness is questionable given the Trump administration's abuse of legal processes. The author posits that laws passed by Congress are more like weapons than actual laws, ultimately harming the public.

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Google Photos API Change Breaks Auto-Sync for Digital Photo Frames

2025-03-07
Google Photos API Change Breaks Auto-Sync for Digital Photo Frames

Google's upcoming change to its Google Photos API will break the auto-sync features of digital photo frames from companies like Aura and Cozyla. While intended to improve user privacy, this change will prevent frames from automatically updating slideshows. Aura is proactively disabling its Google Photos auto-sync on March 17th, 2025, requiring users to manually add photos. Although Google claims to be developing new APIs for digital photo frames, this won't replace the removed auto-sync functionality, causing inconvenience to users.

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Google Search's AI Revolution: AI Mode Arrives

2025-03-05
Google Search's AI Revolution: AI Mode Arrives

Google is accelerating the AI-ification of its search engine. Their latest offering, "AI Mode," a search-centric chatbot, is poised to transform how users interact with search. This mode uses Google's search index to generate answers, interspersed with a few supporting links, similar to Gemini or other chatbots, but better at leveraging real-time data and interacting directly with the web. This move signals the growing importance of AI-generated content to Google Search, despite ongoing issues with its models. Google is also expanding AI Overviews to handle more complex queries, such as math and coding. While concerns exist about reduced reliance on website links, Google states AI Mode and AI Overviews are designed to supplement, not replace, traditional search results, attracting new users and increasing engagement.

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Trump Tariffs: Target and Best Buy Warn of Price Hikes

2025-03-05
Trump Tariffs: Target and Best Buy Warn of Price Hikes

Target and Best Buy have warned that President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could lead to higher prices in their stores as early as this week. Target CEO Brian Cornell stated that consumers will "likely see price increases over the next couple of days," citing Mexico as a significant source of winter fruits and vegetables. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry echoed this sentiment, noting that China and Mexico are major sources of their products and that price increases are "highly likely." While the Commerce Secretary hinted at potential compromises with Canada and Mexico, the impact of the tariffs is already being felt, with consumers facing the prospect of paying more for goods.

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YouTube Warns of AI-Generated Deepfake Phishing Scam Targeting Creators

2025-03-05
YouTube Warns of AI-Generated Deepfake Phishing Scam Targeting Creators

YouTube is warning creators about a new phishing scam using an AI-generated deepfake video of CEO Neal Mohan. The scam, spread via private videos, falsely claims YouTube is changing its monetization policy to steal user credentials. YouTube emphasizes that it would never contact users privately with such information. Similar scams have been reported on Reddit, often using emails from [email protected] and leading to malicious downloads or fake DocuSign sites. YouTube urges users to report any suspicious videos.

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Microsoft Dragon Copilot: AI Streamlines Healthcare Documentation

2025-03-04
Microsoft Dragon Copilot: AI Streamlines Healthcare Documentation

Microsoft unveiled Dragon Copilot, an AI-powered healthcare system leveraging Nuance's voice technology (acquired in 2021). It offers multilingual ambient note creation, natural language dictation, medical information searches, and automation of tasks like generating orders and summaries. Microsoft claims it reduces administrative burden for clinicians, improves patient experience, and decreases burnout. This announcement follows similar moves by Google Cloud, highlighting a growing trend in AI-powered healthcare tools. While acknowledging potential risks, Microsoft emphasizes Dragon Copilot's commitment to responsible AI development with built-in security and compliance features.

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Google Improves Widget Discoverability on Google Play

2025-03-04
Google Improves Widget Discoverability on Google Play

Google is updating Google Play to improve the discoverability of app widgets. The update includes a new widget search filter, widget badges on app detail pages, and a curated editorial page showcasing excellent widgets. Product manager Yinka Taiwo-Peters notes this addresses challenges with widget discoverability and user understanding, emphasizing the importance of user adoption for developers. These improvements are "coming soon."

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Driverless Maserati Sets New Land Speed Record

2025-03-03
Driverless Maserati Sets New Land Speed Record

A driverless Maserati MC20 Coupe achieved a new land speed record for autonomous vehicles, reaching 197.7mph (318km/h) at the Kennedy Space Center. The feat, a collaboration between Politecnico di Milano and the Indy Autonomous Challenge, pushed the limits of AI-driven software and robotics. The team aims to leverage the extreme testing to improve the reliability of autonomous driving algorithms, ultimately enhancing safety for autonomous road vehicles.

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