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California Governor Rejects AI Safety Bill SB 1047, Citing Innovation Hindrance
September 30, 2024 – California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the controversial “Safe Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Model Act” (SB 1047), citing multiple factors that influenced his decision. These include the burden the bill would place on AI companies, California’s leading position in the field, and criticisms that the bill may be overly broad….
Ford CEO Jim Farley Plans to Ditch ‘Boring’ Cars for ‘Iconic’ Models
September 29, 2024 – According to a report by automotive media outlet Motor1, Ford CEO Jim Farley stated in an interview that the company intends to phase out “boring” models and shift its focus towards a series of “iconic” vehicles. Ford has made the decision to discontinue several models, including the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, and…
Apple’s New Smart Home Device: Square Screen, A18 Chip, and AI Capabilities Revealed
September 27, 2024 – According to a report published by tech media outlet 9to5Mac on September 26th, Apple is currently developing a smart home product dubbed “HomeAccessory” with an internal codename of “J490.” The device is rumored to be powered by an A18 chip, potentially to support Apple Intelligence. The report, citing reliable sources, reveals…
Meta Ends Production of Quest Pro After Two-Year Run
September 27, 2024 – Meta has recently announced the discontinuation of its high-end virtual reality headset, the Quest Pro, with plans to clear out the inventory by the end of the year. Introduced in 2022, the Quest Pro received a lukewarm response from the market. While Meta did not explicitly state the reasons for halting…
LoveFrom by Jony Ive Gets a Makeover: Introducing a New Font and Mascot
September 27, 2024 –LoveFrom, the design firm founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, has announced a significant rebranding effort. Alongside its minimalist text logo, the company has introduced a delightful new animated logo featuring a bear mascot named Montgomery. The new logo was unveiled to the world by LoveFrom designer Mike Matas via…
Flatpanelshd Laments: Expensive TVs Still Plagued by Screensaver Ads
September 27, 2024 –In a blog post published on September 25th, technology media outlet Flatpanelshd expressed amazement at the presence of advertisements even on one of the most expensive televisions available. During their evaluation of LG’s latest high-end G4 OLED TV, they stumbled upon full-screen screensaver advertisements that were tailored to the user’s region. The…
Amazon’s New 12th Generation Kindle: Brighter Display and Swift Page Turns
September 26, 2024 – According to Good e-Reader, Spanish retailer MediaMarkt has recently listed a new Kindle e-reader, which is slated for release on September 30th. This device is speculated to be Amazon’s upcoming 12th generation entry-level Kindle. The new Kindle boasts a 6-inch, 300ppi screen with enhanced contrast and a backlight brightness that is…
U.S. Makes AM Radios Mandatory in New Vehicles for Disaster Preparedness
September 25, 2024 – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee has recently passed the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024,” mandating that automakers must include AM (Amplitude Modulation) radio functionality in vehicles manufactured and sold in the United States. Under this new legislation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will establish…
Apple CEO Tim Cook Describes ‘Out-of-Body’ Experience at iPhone 16 Launch
September 25, 2024 – On the day of the iPhone 16 series launch, Apple CEO Tim Cook took a stroll and engaged in a conversation with renowned talk show host Jimmy Fallon in the streets of New York, filming for the late-night talk show “The Tonight Show.” A longtime Apple user, Fallon visited the Apple…
5 Key Motivations for Distributed Database Adoption in the Telecom Industry
The communications industry is on a continuous upward trajectory, which has resulted in a massive surge in data consumption, the proliferation of connected devices, and the increasing demand for high-speed networks. With this rapid expansion comes unprecedented challenges in managing, storing, and processing vast amounts of data. However, legacy enterprise database systems are challenging to…