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Huge growth in AI usage could cause electricity blackouts in US from next year
Electricity regulators are concerned that the huge growth in AI usage could lead to power blackouts in the US and Canada as early as next year. The prediction was published shortly after the public release of iOS 18.2 brought many more Apple Intelligence features online. Artificial intelligence services like ChatGPT and Apple’s own Private Cloud Compute servers will see data center power usage double in the course of...
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TP-Link routers could be banned in the US over national security concerns
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter, investigators at the Commerce, Defense and Justice departments have opened their own probes into TP-Link, and authorities could ban the sale of its routers in the US next year. The sources say an office of...Read Entire Article
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Google says this Android Auto update should fix wireless ‘stuttering’ issues
Some Android Auto users have been running into wireless connection issues causing stuttering audio over the past few months, but Google says this should be fixed with the latest updates. more…
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Hidden fees banned from hotel and concert apps & websites
The Federal Trade Commission(FTC) has today announced a new rule which will ban apps and websites in the hotel and event industries from using hidden fees to engage in bait-and-switch pricing. The agency found it was common practice for companies to show a misleading price, which was then inflated by hidden costs like booking and resort fees, only revealed during the checkout process … more…
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Hyte Keeb TKL Review: Unique aesthetic and ultra-smooth switches
The Hyte Keeb TKL packs enthusiast-tier specs and performance in a unique design that is easy to love.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:What was the best Google product release of 2024? [Poll]
We’re fast approaching the end of 2024, and while we could tell you what we think is the best Google product, software, or service release of the year, we’d rather get your opinions and let you have your say. more…
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:AT&T customer hit with $6,223 bill after being on pay-per-use plan for one day
Redditor Usual-Guava-8899, who says they are a first responder, has been with AT&T for over a decade and has always used unlimited plans. They usually pay around $250 - $266 for four lines and some monthly installments for phones, but last week the bill was a slightly higher $6,223.60.Read Entire Article
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Most popular home internet routers in US may be banned as national security risk
The most popular home internet router brand in the US may be banned from sale in the country over fears that it represents a threat to national security. Three separate US agencies have opened investigations into TP-Link routers, which account for 65% of the US market, in part because badged versions are supplied to customers by more than 300 ISPs … more…
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Russia plans EUV chipmaking tools that it says will be cheaper and easier to build than ASML's — country outlines new roadmap to smaller chips
Russia to develop lithography systems that could compete against ASML's Twinscan NXE EUV systems.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:6 Of The Most Powerful Mercedes Diesel Engines Ever Built
Mercedes-Benz has been building diesel engines for almost 100 years. Here are the six most powerful diesel engines it has produced since then.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Leakers clash over iPhone 17 camera layout – triangular versus horizontal
Two leakers, each with enough of a track record to give them some credibility, are clashing over the iPhone 17 camera layout. The first says that the iPhone 17 Pro will adopt a horizontal layout in a module with a similar shape to the Dynamic Island, while the other says that the design of the camera module is indeed changing but the triangular arrangement remains … more…
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Qualcomm says its Oryon CPU cores have 1% or less of Arm's original technology — cores in Snapdragon X PC chips are almost entirely custom
Qualcomm's custom Oryon CPU cores are based on the Armv8 instruction set architecture, but they contain only about 1% of actual Arm physical IP, says developer.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Real-world driving extends EV battery longevity, Stanford researchers find
The study found that electric vehicle batteries may last significantly longer than previously thought under real-world driving conditions. The research, published in Nature Energy, suggests that EV owners could potentially use their vehicles for several additional years before needing to replace the battery pack or purchase a new car.Read Entire Article
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:GlobalWafers inks $406 million CHIPS Act deal to make 300mm wafers in the U.S.
U.S. government and GlobalWafers finalize $406 million deal to build 300mm wafer production facility in Missouri
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:4 Third-Party Cameras That Work With Alexa
Security cameras are more practical than ever thanks to advances in technology, and these Amazon Alexa-compatible cameras are perfect for homeowners.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Neural rendering might be Nvidia's next AI trick on RTX 5000
Nvidia board partner Inno3D has outlined the new AI-assisted technologies it plans to showcase at CES 2025 in January, where Team Green is expected to unveil its next-generation GeForce RTX 5000 graphics cards. A bullet point on Inno3D's vaguely worded list mentions Neural Rendering, which could dramatically alter graphics rendering...Read Entire Article
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Intel's Arc B580 graphics card is so successful it's hard to find in stock, but AMD still dominates CPU sales
Intel has had its worst 12 months in years. Beset by problems on all sides, the company hit its lowest point when CEO Pat Gelsinger was ousted by the board at the start of December.Read Entire Article
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:What Years Did Ford Make 'Unibody' Truck?
Ford took its first foray into unibody pickup construction in the 1960s, and while it wasn't a particular successful execution, it inspired future innovations.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Pixel Phone app tests making Audio Emoji more prominent
Introduced with the Pixel 8a in May, Audio Emoji continues to see updates, like seasonal animations, with Google now testing a more prominent access point in the Phone app. more…
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:How To Find Your iPhone's IP Address
If you need your IP address and use an iPhone, doing so is actually quite easy. Here's how to locate it from your iPhone's home screen.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Without ‘Ugly Sonic,’ There’d Be No Sonic Movie Franchise
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opens in theaters this week.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will soon identify songs with Shazam
Meta this week announced new features coming to its smart glasses designed in partnership with Ray-Ban. will soon gain new AI capabilities as well as integration with Apple’s Shazam to identify songs. more…
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Threads testing new option to schedule posts, says it’s coming soon
Meta has been working on a lot of new features for Threads, its microblogging platform, and there’s another one coming soon. The company has now teased a long-awaited option that will let users schedule posts for a later time. more…
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Here’s What the Bluey Movie Means for the Future of the Show
Fans are eagerly anticipating seeing the Heeler family on the big screen in 2027.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Supreme Court quashes Big Telecom's attempt to avoid New York State's low-income price regulation
On Monday, the US Supreme Court shot down internet service providers' challenge to New York's Affordable Broadband Act (ABA). The contentious law requires ISPs to provide service plans for low-income households. It regulates the monthly rates at $15 for 25Mbps and $20 for 200Mbps for those who qualify.Read Entire Article
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Interpol Says People Aren’t Reporting Online Scams for Fear of Being Called Pigs
The term "pig butchering" has become a catchall and it's causing victims to keep quiet about crimes.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Samsung will basically turn the S Pen into an Apple Pencil to keep Galaxy Z Fold 7 thin
According to a new report, Samsung is planning to switch up how the Galaxy Z Fold 7 works with an S Pen in an effort to make the device thinner. more…
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Pixar’s Upcoming Disney+ Show Win or Lose Removed a Transgender Storyline [UPDATED]
The new, softball-themed animated comedy has removed references to a character's gender.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Ryobi HP Vs. Non-HP Products: What's The Difference & Are They Interchangeable?
If you're a fan of cordless Ryobi power tools, you may have wondered what the difference is between the HP and non-HP tools. Here's what we found.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Instagram’s ‘Night Mode’ camera is available on these Android phones
Instagram for Android is taking advantage of Android’s Camera Extensions API to power a “Night Mode” on the latest Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones. more…
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:iOS 18.2 makes Camera Control the killer feature it was always meant to be
The iPhone 16’s Camera Control feature arrived to mixed reviews, including from me. But iOS 18.2 upgrades the feature in several key ways, making it what it was always meant to be. more…
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Major Smart Speaker Brands Ranked Worst To Best (According To Consumer Reports)
Smart speakers often act as the unassuming center of a comprehensive smart home set up. Here are the best brands you can look at according to Consumer Reports.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Apple Intelligence isn’t changing lives yet, but just you wait
Apple Intelligence was first announced this June to much fanfare, and now it’s finally available via iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2. But at least one early report say it’s not really changing the world. Here’s why that’s not a surprise, and it’s also very much not the last word. more…
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:How To Check Device Temperature On A Google Pixel Phone
Google now offers an easy way to tell whether or not your phone's temperature should be a cause for concern. It's called the Device Temperature diagnostic page.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Infectious Bird Flu Can Linger in Refrigerated Raw Milk for 5 Days
New research is the latest to show that raw milk can be a viable transmission route for bird flu.
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