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The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G7+ is now official. It features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 265 processor, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, a 16.5-inch screen and an 85 Wh battery.

Currently valued at no less than $5 billion, Safe Superintelligence has just raised $1 billion, which will be used to acquire both top AI specialists and computing power. The goal of this company, co-founded by a former OpenAI chief scientist, is to develop safe AI systems that surpass human abilities.

X TV, a new streaming platform aimed at competing with YouTube through exclusive content and live events, has recently entered its beta phase and is now available for users.

The latest additions to the Vero line are touted as the best projectors for basic home and work use thanks to their generationally upgraded brightness, further boosted by Acer LumiSense, ColorBoost LED and ColorPurity+ technologies. The PD2528ic and PD2328 are also rated for cost-effective 24/7 operation with EcoProjection modes and an LED source touted to use up to 42% less power than traditional lamp-lit alternatives.

An unpatchable Yubico two-factor authentication key vulnerability has broken the security of most Yubikey 5, Security Key, and YubiHSM 2FA devices. The Feitian A22 JavaCard is also vulnerable. Vulnerable 2FA keys should be replaced as soon as possible, especially when used to secure cybercurrency or top-secret information.

Sanwa Supply has unveiled the MA-BTRING5BK wireless finger mouse with crown scroll wheel. The mouse is worn on a finger and can be operated in the air to control computers, tablets, and smartphones from up to 33 feet (10 m) away. The crown wheel can be turned with the thumb to quickly scroll through webpages and documents.

China's BYD, Tesla's fiercest rival in the EV space, has sold more than a million EVs so far in 2024. The company's EV sales for the first eight months of 2024 represent a 12% increase over the same period from last year. Additional, BYD has also enjoyed record-breaking PHEV sales.

As uncovered by security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry, there was a vulnerability in the FlyCASS management system that allowed unauthorized persons to bypass security checks and even get into the cockpit of an aircraft.

The industry based on videos edited or created using artificial intelligence (AI) is just getting started at a worth of about $600 million (based on 2023 estimates). However, that value is also now projected to skyrocket into the billions by 2033. Enterprise-grade and business-like applications such as the conversion of other media, even spreadsheets, into video form is backed to contribute to this potentially substantial growth.

CheckMag Google's Gemini AI received many improvements over the past week, including some premium features available to users of Gemini Advanced and Google Workspaces. With features focused on education and business, it is clear that Google will continue to saturate every aspect of its cloud services with a hefty dose of Gemini AI.

The Milepost Zero update will be applied along with repackaging that will reduce the size of the game.

Apple and Nvidia are reportedly exploring substantial investments in OpenAI, as per reports from the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. These investments are likely to boost OpenAI's value beyond $100 billion in the AI behemoth's upcoming funding round.

Ready for the hemp-based car seat of the future? Volkswagen has collaborated with Revoltech to unleash this concept on next-gen car interiors. The partners assert that the material, derived from by-products of industrial concerns, is a fully sustainable and renewable alternative to other upholstery options such as leather.

Brazilian Supreme Court has ordered service providers and app stores to block X (Twitter) within five days after the company failed to name legal representative, a requirement for foreign companies operating within Brazil. The move is another chapter in the continuing row between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Elon Musk, who is accused of helping spread fake news and threats against the justices.

Not the brightest screen, not the fastest processor, not the best battery life - in all these categories, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 Intel is just average. The strengths of this device are located in other areas, like the input devices, the connectivity and repairability.

BenQ has listed the EH700 laser projector on its website in two countries. The model is advertised as suitable for use in business settings with various dedicated tools. Features include a low input lag and support for wireless screen-casting technologies, including AirPlay.

While Tesla is considered the biggest innovator on the car market and tops the list of best-selling cars in the new car segment, a recent study by Consumer Reports showed that traditional brands are usually the safe choice when buying a used car.

Google has integrated its Gemini assistant into the Gmail app for Android devices so that users can ask the AI specific questions about their mailbox. Previously, this was only possible in the web version.

Despite massive protests by around 119,000 people against the mining company Rio Tinto, Europe's largest lithium mine is now to be built in Serbia. Environmental activists fear an ecological and humanitarian catastrophe - numerous arrests have been made.

CheckMag Gone are the days of providing free power to patrons. This power bank rents power packs to customers on demand. With small business owners looking for ways to maximize their shops' revenue, this new Alibaba gadget may garner some serious attention.

SpaceX is trying to push Starlink's direct-to-cell service with T-Mobile through the FCC, and is now promising to send emergency messages to anyone anywhere for free.

Relay has launched the RelayX – an ultra-rugged walkie-talkie replacement with simultaneous quad-sim 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, and private LTE network coverage and live voice translation for industrial and business use. Powerful 110 dB speakers with digital noise cancelling microphones allow workers to communicate nationwide one-on-one and in groups in the harshest environments.

Scantech has unveiled the Simscan-E handheld laser scanner to rapidly create 3D models from real-world objects. The wireless scanner uses up to 63 laser lines to scan objects at over six million measurements per second. The 3D models can be used to verify production accuracies, create virtual models, and replicate parts.

Described as "a new app that makes it easier for you to discover and install many of our best Google services," Google Essentials will hit HP brands first, including Envy, Pavilion, Spectre, and Victus. The suite will include Google Play Games and will allow the user to easily switch between a laptop and a smartphone.

Zero Zero Robotics touts its HOVERAir drones as a potentially superior alternative to action cameras on selfie sticks, not least due to their pocket-friendly design. The series' first-ever 8K-capable variant is now available via a crowdfunding campaign that has already far exceeded its goal despite having only just launched.

Volkswagen has announced that owners of new cars like those of the ID.7 series will have a new way to pass the time while charging soon. Their software is about to upgrade to support AirConsole, a wireless system that can turn devices like smartphones into controllers for games on infotainment systems.

For The Record has expanded the FTR RealTime AI software capabilities for recording and transcribing court proceedings. RealTime provides all participants instant access to court transcriptions, although not official ones, synchronized to audio/video recordings. All parties can quickly clarify issues and defendants get records for defense when court reporters are not available.

Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has been arrested by French authorities. The detention is allegedly linked to an ongoing investigation into Telegram's operations, which focuses on insufficient content moderation and lack of cooperation with law enforcement agencies. French authorities claim that Durov's inaction allowed many crimes to be committed through Telegram, and the platform has become a hub for organized crime.

SpaceX is introducing a new family plan for Starlink satellite Internet subscriptions that offers monthly fee and equipment discounts.

A Starlink Standard Kit can be acquired for as low as $299 in the US, but dish flippers will now have a hard time reselling it.

Intel has reportedly lost considerable market share to AMD since last year in Korea according to local sources. The blame for the fall of Team Blue has been put on underwhelming product launches like the 14th-gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs and issues plaguing the 13th and 14th-gen chips.

The Nvidia Earth-2 platform has just become even more powerful thanks to StormCast which is a new AI model for emulating atmospheric dynamics at a scale "larger than storms but smaller than cyclones" with speed and precision reportedly so good, traditional CPU-powered techniques stand no chance against it. Nvidia names Taiwan's National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction as one of the first institutions to employ this new technology.

Festool will launch the ExoActive EXO 18 HPC 4,0 I-Plus exoskeleton for construction-related tradespeople in America on September 12, 2024. The exoskeleton provides the operators with extra arm support when working on tasks in front or above them, reducing muscle load by up to 30%. The system provides each arm with approximately 11 pounds of powered support.

Ford has shelved its three-row EV SUV project while its Ford Model e business bleeds over $1.1 billion as the EV market continues to soften. EV charger and range limitations along with higher-than-ICE vehicle pricing has led to reduced EV demand. Price challenges from Chinese competitors like BYD continue to threaten profitability.

In addition to the Help me write and Refine my draft shortcuts on iOS and Android devices, Gemini in Gmail now comes with the Polish feature. This option uses the power of AI to refine email drafts and is available on both mobile devices and the web. Sadly, it is only available to Workspace customers.

The world will not have to wait much longer for the release of its first ever tri-fold smartphone, according to a new leak. The ground-breaking device is slated to come courtesy of Huawei and arrive ahead of more conventional handsets such as those of the Mate 70 series. However, it is also thought to be a niche device that will not come cheap.

Chinese companies are already using sodium-ion batteries in grid-level energy storage projects, or even in electric cars, and the US won't be left behind.

A new animated series starts on Netflix on October 10. In the lead role: the intrepid adventurer Lara Croft. The latest trailer gives fans an insight into the series. However, not everyone seems to like the realization.

Introduced in 2017, the Google Play Security Reward Program offered up to $20,000 for discovering remote code execution bugs. However, this initiative allowed Google to collect data that is now used for automated checks, and since fewer malicious apps are being reported, this initiative will be terminated on August 31st.

According to multiple insiders familiar with the matter, Amazon is planning to take Amazon Pay out of the e-commerce app for the Indian market and turn it into a standalone app. The reason for this is the lack of attention Amazon Pay is currently suffering from in its current format.

Pindrop has unveiled the Pulse Inspect software to detect AI-deepfake voice clones to help stop fraud and disinformation. Cloned voices have become so convincingly real that millions have been lost to fraud, and fake phone calls and videos by politicians are becoming more common. The software reliably detects over 90% of AI-generated voices.

Microsoft is introducing a new function for the Phone Link app which, similar to Apple's AirDrop function, enables data to be shared wirelessly between Android devices and Windows PCs.

The Grok AI image generator available on X generated controversial images showing politicians and celebrities in unflattering situations. Elon Musk has not yet commented on this. However, the image generator has now been restricted.

Microsoft has detailed a critical Windows security vulnerability that allows attackers full control over IPv6 in the CVE-2024-38063 threat. Users of affected Windows OSs should apply the August patches now or disable IPv6 in the network adapter settings.

A man whose wife suffered an allergic reaction while eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs is seemingly unable to sue due to a clause in the terms of service for Disney Plus. The document features a forced arbitration clause. The company is also citing the terms of their website, which was used to purchase tickets to Epcot.