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DJI Rumored to Enter Mirrorless Camera Market, Major Announcement Expected in September
August 20, 2024 – According to reports from sonyalpharumors, two “trusted sources” have hinted that DJI may announce some significant news in September. While the specifics remain unknown, there is a speculation that it could be a new mirrorless product, which would put DJI in more direct competition with industry giants like Sony, Canon, and…
Rocket Test Ends in Flames: Engine Explosion at UK Spaceport
August 20, 2024 – On August 19th, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that a rocket launch test conducted at the newly established SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands of the United Kingdom ended in failure. The rocket’s engine exploded, resulting in a massive fireball that engulfed the launch site. According to the report, the…
Apple Rumored to Launch Dual-Version AirPods 4 Next Month, Including Model with Semi-In-Ear Active Noise Cancellation
August 19, 2024 – According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, who mentioned in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Apple is expected to release the AirPods 4 next month. These upcoming headphones are rumored to come in two distinct versions, each designed to replace the currently available AirPods 2 and AirPods 3, respectively….
Elon Musk Statue Makes Surprise Appearance in Texas, Transported by Tesla Cybertruck
August 19, 2024 – Last weekend, a Tesla Cybertruck was spotted in Texas towing a trailer carrying a statue of Elon Musk. The specific purpose of the statue remains unclear at this time. On Sunday, X user S.E. Robinson Jr. shared a video recorded by Sandra Helena Garcia in Brownsville, Texas. The video featured the…
Hon Hai to Collaborate with Apple on Desktop Robot Production, Leveraging Its Mass Production Experience of Related Components
August 19, 2024 – According to a supply chain rumor reported by the Taiwanese media outlet Economic Daily News, Foxconn Group’s casing manufacturer, Foxconn Precision, has been included in Apple’s robot supply chain partnership list due to its experience in mass-producing robot-related components. The collaboration aims to tap into the vast opportunities presented by the…
Microsoft Azure to Mandate Multi-Factor Authentication from October
August 17, 2024 – Microsoft announced yesterday that it will be mandating multi-factor authentication (MFA) from October onwards, as a security measure aimed at reducing the vulnerability of accounts to breaches. According to Microsoft, MFA has been proven to thwart over 99.2% of account breach attempts, hence the decision to make it compulsory. The implementation…
AI-Generated Musk Dupes Elderly American Out of $700,000 in Fake Ad Scam
August 16, 2024 – According to a report by The New York Times on the 14th, Elon Musk’s image has been used in thousands of fake advertisements through AI-generated “deepfakes,” resulting in billions of dollars in fraud. The report highlights the story of Steve Beauchamp, an 82-year-old retiree, who fell victim to this scam. Seeking…
Amazon Introduces ‘Refund Only’ Option for Items Under $75: Feature Defaulted to Off
August 16, 2024 – Amazon has recently announced an expansion of options for sellers to handle customer returns, introducing a flexible “(refund) no return” policy for US-based sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). This new measure aims to streamline the processing of inventory returns. According to Amazon, they have unveiled the FBA Return-Free Solution, a…
TikTok Appeals to Overturn Ban Act, Claims DOJ Misrepresentation
August 16, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters today, TikTok, owned by ByteDance, urged a federal appeals court on Thursday to overturn the injunction act that “requires ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. assets,” arguing that the relevant charges by the U.S. Department of Justice contain misrepresentations. In the appeal document submitted on Thursday,…
Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro Display Panels Shipped This Month, New Model Expected in Q4
August 16, 2024 – Recent revelations from display analyst Ross Young indicate that the display panels destined for the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro models have been shipped to Apple in July and August. This suggests a potential release in the fourth quarter of this year, aligning with previous rumors about the launch…