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In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Mira Murati, the CTO of OpenAI, said she was unclear about Sora's training data. While there's no clear indication that the text-to-video model is trained on YouTube videos, Neal Mohan, YouTube's CEO, has warned OpenAI about the matter.

The Tesla Cybertruck's cracks are starting to show as more people get their hands on the unique electric pickup truck. Owners seem to be having issues with everything from dead and faulty low- and high-voltage batteries to steering and climate control systems.

It appears as though Tesla has once more cut the range estimate for the Model Y Performance AWD after it updated the electric SUV for 2024. The 2024 variant has now lost almost 25 miles of range compared to its 2022 counterpart.

In the bustling world of tech innovation, where the quest for efficiency meets the desire for personalized solutions, Azulle emerges as a beacon of ingenuity. Azulle isn't just a brand, but a manufacturer of hardware solutions for businesses.

Until now, gamers have only been able to connect their Switch cables to the dock from one side, which can be quite annoying in some situations. A new Nintendo patent shows a docking station with a rotating plug hub and gives hope that this problem will soon be a thing of the past.

Sony is planning to launch a FAST streaming service, which will enable users to access a variety of streaming channels for free on selected TVs. The service, known as Sony One, is expected to be available on TVs in the UK before the end of this year

Nine major companies have launched the AI-Enabled Workforce Consortium to address major, upcoming shifts in the labor market due to AI technologies. The demand for tech skills is exploding, so Consortium members are committed to training and reskilling over 95 million people in high-demand skills within eight years.

Fisker just can't seem to catch a break. The American EV maker may be staring down a potential recall if the NHTSA's preliminary investigation into complaints of door failures bears fruit. If Fisker's recent pricing strategy moved significant inventory, a recall could become very expensive.

With subscription plans that start at $6.99 per month for basic access and only $7.99 for the premium offering, KOCOWA+ is now finally reaching Europe and Oceania. The company's CEO says this is the first streaming service that provides exclusively Korean content to reach Europe and Oceania.

E-bike batteries can cause fires, sometimes even fatal ones. A pilot project is now testing battery swapping stations to improve safety and save time.

After October 2025, when official support for Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system will end, those interested in continuing to use it will have to pay. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) support will not be cheap, starting at $61 per device for the first year. This applies to organizations, as pricing information for home users is not available yet.

Although this is not a title to be desired, Minecraft has just been labeled "the video game with the most cheaters" in the US. The study, conducted by Guide Strats, also placed The Sims 4 and GTA 5 on the podium. The results were based on the search volume for various terms connected to video game cheats.

Released in mid-June 2018 for Android devices, Google Podcasts made it to iOS two years later. Since it was also available on the web, it was also accessible to macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux users. Sadly, it was killed yesterday, and podcasts were added to YouTube Music.

Peerless-AV touts its latest Neptune-series TV as the ideal screen to install in one's patio, lobby or restaurant. The Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV is rated to withstand extreme temperatures and withstand dust, rain or even snow to stay bright and clear all year round. It is powered by LG's UI for TVs and comes with a free "commercial-grade" wall mount.

The world’s top semiconductor foundry TSMC is temporarily offline after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan. Nine people have been confirmed dead, over 1,000 injured, and multiple buildings toppled. TSMC fabrication plants have sustained damage, although minor. Key EUV lithography and chip production machines are undamaged.

Reports claim the Fujifilm X100VI, X-S20, and Instax Wide 300 are unavailable for order in Japan as the Japanese company struggles to keep up with intense demand and a constrained supply chain.

Released by eHelp Corporation as RoboDemo more than two decades ago, today's Adobe Captivate was also a Macromedia product between 2004 and 2006. In 2022, Adobe Captivate switched to a subscription-only model. Now, version 12.3 arrives with new features in the export/import area, image editing, accesibility enchancements, and more.

Capcom's numerous microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2 caused a lot of discontent among fans. Will there be as many in-game purchase options in future CD Projekt games? CFO Piotr Nielubowicz answered this question in an interview.

The largest wireless carrier in the United States is currently investigating how the data of 73 million customers (current and former) has ended up on the dark web. While AT&T decided to go with a mass reset of account passcodes and confirmed the leak, they also denied any system breach. Thankfully, the data is at least half a decade old.

The 14 Ultra is the first ever Xiaomi flagship smartphone to come with a Titanium Edition. Now, the OEM has revealed just how big a step owning such a variant might get, particularly should it ever need to be fixed out of warranty. A number of its components, its Leica-branded rear cameras included, have changed dramatically in terms of their cost as replacement parts.

It seems as though public interest in a $25,000 electric vehicle could be Fisker's saving grace. After dropping the base price for the Fisker Ocean EV substantially, Fisker claims it is now receiving “700 calls per second” and apologised for potential website delays and down-time.

CheckMag With AI seemingly infiltrating all corners of the internet, it's time to actually ask whether AI content has a place in tech media, and if so, what is its place? What about the ethical and legal implications? Reader comment is welcome on this one, so make your voice heard in the poll or with a comment.

Popular messenger service WhatsApp will soon update its privacy policy and terms of use. Users must agree to the new regulations, or their account may be suspended.

Fisker has dropped the price of its entry-level Ocean electric SUV in a last-ditch effort to stay afloat. The Fisker Ocean Sport now costs an incredible $24,999, making it the cheapest electric car in the US. But, you might never be able to get one at that price.

The JSAUX FlipGo is touted as one of the most innovative dual-stacked portable monitors thanks to its one-cable, easy mode-switching design. It is touted as the "ideal companion" for those who work either on the road or in an office with a range of stand options supported out of the box. Now, its crowdfunding campaign is nearly over - but not before accruing seven figures in terms of backing.

The Pixel 6a is no longer available on Google's online store, allegedly to make room for the upcoming Pixel 8a. The phone is still available through third-party sellers on Amazon and through a variety of refurbished outlets, like Best Buy's Geek Squad Certified Refurbished store.

With a history spanning nearly two decades, Canonical's Ubuntu is now moving forward with a renewed security and support pledge that extends the life of LTS releases to no less than 12 years. The Legacy Support Ubuntu Pro add-on that provides this is available starting with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, released in April 2014.

Google has partnered with Qualcomm to announce that the version of Chrome specifically for Windows laptops on ARM is now available. The browser's new iteration will be able to run on PCs powered by the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite platform, but can also be used on its forebears from now. It is already backed to boost performance on these devices.

The Vision Pro, Apple's mixed reality headset, is set to launch in China at some point in 2024. This comes from both the Chinese state media and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Apple has focused on the Chinese market with aggressive advertising and product discounts.

The Chinese government has responded to the chip trade war started by President Biden in 2021 by banning AMD and Intel CPUs from the list of authorized computer chips used in government computers. This move continues to widen the trade chasm between China and America as they strive for dominance in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, personal electronics, EV vehicles, and supercomputers.

Apple is at the first major cross-roads since the passing of its late co-founder Steve Jobs 12 years ago. It finds itself still largely dependent on the product lines and businesses that Jobs left behind. Its Vision Pro has received mixed reviews on launch, while it is also facing several other headwinds including a major lawsuit against what the DOJ claims are its anticompetitive practices.

The AMD-powered Lenovo ThinkPad T16s Gen 2 is equipped with the Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U and a 1TB SSD. Thanks to two stackable coupon codes, the 16-inch workstation laptop is now on sale for a compelling sale price of $1,149.

Three new WUXGA projectors have arrived from Optoma. The ZU607TST is a short-throw model with up to 6,000 lumens brightness from its laser light source. Plus, the ZU607T and ZU707T are identical in appearance, but have different peak brightness levels of 6,500 and 7,000 lumens, respectively.

The ITU and UNITAR have released their Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report. Electronic waste is a growing concern worldwide as people buy, use, and dispose of ever more electronics. The report warns of a pending, global e-waste disaster due to lagging recycling efforts.

iOS 18 is tipped to launch as the first ever 'AI-centric' UI for iPhones - however, the new features in question may not come direct from Apple. The Cupertino giant is reportedly in talks with more established companies such as Google and OpenAI to integrate one or more of their models into its OS instead. The potential advantages of such a move are thought to outweigh the possible downsides for the tech behemoth.

Security researchers have disclosed a vulnerability in three million Dormakaba Saflok RFID locks. After reading one keycard used on the premise, criminals can create a working keycard using a MIFARE Classic card, NFC hacking tool, or Android phone with NFC to gain entry to all Saflok secured rooms.

The ThinkPad E series may be the bottom of the barrel for the ThinkPad line, but that does not make them bad machines. For the newest version, Lenovo is returning the line back to fully upgradable RAM with two SO-DIMM slots.

The Husqvarna Automower 520 EPOS is a new robotic lawn mower on sale in Europe. The latest model does not require a boundary wire, instead using the EPOS system for satellite navigation of an area of up to 5,000 m² (~53,800 ft²/ 1.2 acre). Other features include a weather timer, warning lights and support for Husqvarna Fleet Services.

Tennessee legislators have passed the ELVIS (Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security) Act into law to counter the troubling ease of which AI technologies can replicate a person’s voice. This Act protects each person’s voice with civil remedies since it is now a Class A misdemeanor to use or replicate voices without authorization.

Lenovo has lifted the veil of the new ThinkPad L series, budget ThinkPad laptops for enterprise users. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G5 and ThinkPad L16 G1 offer a total redesign with 16:10 screens and USB4 on the AMD models.

In a surprise to absolutely nobody, the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition sold out within minutes of its launch. Despite Fujifilm's best efforts, scalpers are listing X100VI Limited Edition on eBay for upwards of $8,000.

DRM-free titles from the Good Old Game store will soon be added to Amazon Luna's manageable cloud gaming library.

The US Department of Justice has taken legal action on behalf of consumers, developers and competing companies accusing Apple of engaging in monopolistic practices with a particular focus on its iPhone business. However, the suit is wide ranging and cuts across many of Apple’s other business practices which the DOJ argues contravenes the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Elon Musk's words ring true as the Tesla Cybertruck proves to be the electric car company's most challenging product yet. While YouTuber MKBHD's thoughts on the Cybertruck see the good mixed in with the bad, he points out a glaring door panel gap, which was later revealed to be a very broken door latch.

Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund is in talks with venture capitalists as the country diversifies away from oil. The PIF is a sovereign wealth fund managing nearly $1 trillion to drive growth in new sectors under the country’s Vision 2030 master plan, which includes creating world-class AI leadership with $40 billion investment fund.

Oukitel's next major product launch is now slated to introduce the WP36, a smartphone touted to help "Unleash Your Style" as well as a thirst for adventure. It has a 10,000+mAh battery and a rear-facing speaker touted to break records for volume in a mobile device, and also has rugged IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810H certifications.

Ulefone’s latest smartphone has a potentially robust IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810H-rated chassis, with one of the industry's loudest speakers built into it to boot. It also has a 50MP main camera and an exceptionally large 9,600mAh battery - however, other specs let it down somewhat. Then again, it has been released at just over 50% of its recommended retail price.

The next iteration of OpenAI’s groundbreaking GPT LLM is only just around the corner, according to a new report. ChatGPT-5 is expected to be substantially smarter, faster and will be multimodal.

President Biden has established through executive order the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. The goal is to address the imbalance in health research and treatment of female health issues such as menopause. Government agencies will coordinate research, data, studies and funding while bringing together engineers and scientists to develop novel solutions.