Internet Voices
Imminent 7-OH Regulation, User Stockpiling and Reddit Information Strategies
DEA moves to classify kratom-derived 7-OH as Schedule I. Users respond with stockpiling and Reddit detox strategies, as reported by Wired.
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Gadgets
Zeekr 9X 5-Seater Launched, Priced 14,000 Yuan Lower Than the 6-Seater Starting at 471,900 Yuan
China's Zeekr unveils the 5-seater model of its large SUV, the "9X," priced 14,000 yuan less than the 6-seater version. The model features an expanded rear cabin and luggage space while retaining the 900V hybrid powertrain.
Dev
AMD P-State Linux Patch Improves Minimum Gaming FPS by 31%
Meta kernel hacker David Vernet proposes the epp_boost feature for the AMD P-State driver, improving low FPS on Steam Deck by 31.8%.
Gadgets
Galaxy S27 to Feature Silicon-Carbon Battery Technology
Samsung’s silicon-carbon anode battery technology, first introduced in its Galaxy Z foldable series, is expected to debut in the upcoming Galaxy S27. With competitors achieving over 7,000mAh, all eyes are on Samsung's next move.
Dev
Jenkins CI/CD Automation: Maximizing Development Efficiency with 2,000 Plugins
Jenkins, an open-source automation server built in Java, offers over 2,000 plugins to automate build, test, and deployment, enabling developers to focus on core tasks.
Dev
The Pros and Cons of Windows NT 3.1: A Reassessment After 33 Years
Released in July 1993, Windows NT 3.1 was Microsoft's first fully 32-bit OS, laying the foundation for modern Windows. Revisiting its innovations and limitations.
Internet Voices
EFF Launches New Podcast Featuring Adam Savage and iFixit CEO on the "Right to Repair"
EFF's monthly "EFFecting Change" livestream series is now a podcast. In the premiere episode, Adam Savage and iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens discuss the "Right to Repair" movement.
Gadgets
MSI and Colorful Raise RTX 50-Series Prices by Up to 59% in China
MSI and Colorful have revised distributor prices for Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs in China, with some models seeing a price hike of over 75% compared to MSRP.
AI
Microsoft Unveils AI Security Tools That Outperform Competitors
Microsoft announces the AI model "MAI-Cyber-1-Flash" for vulnerability analysis and auto-repair, alongside "Project Perception" integrating Red, Blue, and Green Teams, claiming superior benchmarks and cost efficiency.
Internet Voices
Amazon Plans to Launch 5,105 Satellites for a Mobile Phone Network by 2028
Amazon has filed for FCC approval to launch 5,105 satellites by 2028, aiming to provide direct smartphone communication using Globalstar's spectrum, similar to the Starlink-T-Mobile model.
Gadgets
Xbox Suffers Major Outage, Blocking Even Disc-Based Games
A major Xbox outage since July 26 has affected not only digital but also disc-based games, raising questions about DRM and game preservation.
Internet Voices
Claude Chats Exposed in Google Search Results
Snapshots of chats shared by users on Anthropic's Claude were found appearing in Google and Bing search results due to the absence of noindex tags.
Internet Voices
Spotify Faces Second Major Outage in a Single Day, Issues Reported on Web and App Platforms
On July 27, Spotify experienced its second major outage of the day, affecting both its web interface and app functionality. Users reported issues on Downdetector, and no timeline for recovery has been announced.
AI
CEO Nadella Warns: Companies Relying on a Single AI Will Not Survive
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautioned on CNN that companies relying entirely on specific AI labs cannot sustain themselves. He emphasized the importance of controlling data and models and the role of AI gateways in maintaining independence.
Dev
AMD PMF Test Tool to Be Added to Linux 7.3 Kernel
AMD Platform Management Framework (PMF) testing and debugging tool "test_amd_pmf" is expected to be added to the source tree in the next Linux 7.3 kernel cycle. Useful for verifying user presence detection and thermal characteristics.
Gadgets
Pixel 11: Is 16GB of RAM Overkill? Concerns Over Rising Costs
An Android Police journalist questions the need for 16GB RAM in the Pixel 11 amidst rising memory prices driven by AI demand.
Dev
Virtualization HWE and Confidential Computing Support Introduced in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Canonical announces a Virtualization HWE stack for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, offering updates every six months to support AMD SEV-SNP and Intel TDX features.
AI
AI-Driven Drug Discovery Faces Challenge of Data Loop Closure
Drug development costs follow Eroom's Law, doubling every nine years. While AI promises efficiency, lab validation of AI-generated candidates remains a bottleneck. Closing the data loop is key.
Gadgets
CXMT's Stock Soars 466% on First Trading Day, Focus Remains on Conventional DRAM Over HBM
Chinese DRAM giant CXMT surged 466% in its Shanghai IPO, raising 29.5 billion yuan to strengthen DRAM technology and production. No HBM plans; focus remains on conventional DRAM.
Dev
Amnezia VPN Gains Attention with Self-Hosted Client Model
Amnezia is an open-source VPN client that enables users to automatically deploy VPN servers on their own infrastructure, offering a broad range of protocols including OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, and traffic masking for enhanced censorship circumvention.