The privacy-focused, Google-free Android smartphone "Punkt MC03" has begun shipping. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 reopens for pre-orders. MINIX introduces an AI mini PC with Panther Lake.
Apple has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it and former employees of illegally obtaining and using trade secrets. The AI hardware rivalry escalates to legal action.
The Dutch intelligence agency revealed that Russia is hacking unsecured IP cameras to monitor NATO bases and Ukrainian weapon transport routes.
Walmart's ultra-affordable Google TV streaming stick, "Onn HD Streaming Stick," has vanished from the retailer's website, hinting at a possible new model approved by the FCC and a potential overhaul due to a change in manufacturers.
The FCC fines eight companies $25,000 each for allegedly bypassing DJI’s U.S. ban. Response deadline is July 20. A Chinese test lab may also lose its certification.
In a recent discussion, Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue delves into the importance of open-source AI, corporate transition trends, challenges with Chinese open models, and the reasoning behind rejecting a significant investment from Nvidia. He emphasizes the critical need for transparency in the robotics field.
A former ransomware negotiator colluded with BlackCat attackers to inflate ransoms, receiving a 70-month prison sentence. Damages exceeded $75 million.
In China's secondhand e-commerce platforms, significant disparities exist in quality inspection standards between 3C products and daily necessities. The growing trend of secondhand purchases among young people carries hidden risks, such as bypassing consumer protection through contractual clauses and algorithm-driven exploitation.
The standard GOOS=js method for adding Go to the browser-based code execution platform "dailyprog" failed in a V8 Isolate environment. The issue was resolved by transitioning to the WASI target through technical validation.
New York City has introduced the Click-to-Cancel regulation, mandating simplified subscription cancellations. Effective October 1, it reinstates consumer protections abandoned by the FTC.
Polestar exits the U.S. market due to Chinese software regulations, leaving thousands of owners and dozens of dealers concerned about vehicle value and service continuity.
The EU Parliament has passed Chat Control 1.0, allowing companies to scan user data without a warrant. Encrypted communication remains exempt, with discussions on version 2.0 slated for September.
The open-source app Fermata Auto bypasses Android Auto's restrictions, enabling video playback on car screens. It supports YouTube, IPTV, and browsers, helping drivers make better use of idle time, although installation requires some technical know-how.
The "rational-emotional paradox" of China's post-'05 generation is revolutionizing cosmetics marketing, emphasizing user-generated content, streamlined decision-making, and ingredient-focused product development.
The MCP server "Desktop Commander" enables AI to execute terminal commands and manage files. It supports background execution and process management, with a dedicated app in beta.
Jarred Sumner, creator of Bun, used Claude Fable 5 to migrate 530,000 lines of Zig code to Rust in 11 days. The upcoming Bun 1.4 will feature Rust. Major results include eliminating memory leaks and reducing binary size by around 20%.
The fully open-source eReader "Open Book Touch" has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Crowd Supply, challenging proprietary devices like Kindle with features like user-replaceable batteries and 3D printable cases.
Apple will discontinue support for encrypted Mac OS Extended (HFS+) volumes starting with macOS 28. Users will need to decrypt or reformat volumes to APFS.
The TeamGroup G70 Pro is a PCIe 4.0 SSD offering DRAM at a competitive price. While excelling in random read latency, its power efficiency poses challenges. This review examines the performance of its YMTC 232-layer TLC and InnoGrit IG5236 controller combination.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Netflix is exploring the introduction of always-on channels, akin to Pluto TV and Tubi, to address declining engagement. Bundle sales are also under review. The ad-supported plan costs $8.99 per month.