Siri, are you spying on us?
Apple is shelling out $95 million to settle a lawsuit over accidental eavesdropping. Users accused Siri of activating without a command and recording personal conversations, from work schedules to family arguments.
📱 Who can get compensation? Owners of iPhones, iPads, HomePods, and Apple Watches from 2011–2024. But don’t celebrate just yet—the exact payout depends on the number of claims, and final court approval isn’t expected until June 2025.
💸 A big loss for Apple? For a company making $383 billion a year, this is like dropping loose change. Still, Apple will need to invest more in privacy features to dodge future lawsuits.
🔒 The lesson for Apple: Record less, protect more. Privacy is their selling point, but even tech giants have their "oops" moments. Siri, is your mic still on?
Apple is shelling out $95 million to settle a lawsuit over accidental eavesdropping. Users accused Siri of activating without a command and recording personal conversations, from work schedules to family arguments.
📱 Who can get compensation? Owners of iPhones, iPads, HomePods, and Apple Watches from 2011–2024. But don’t celebrate just yet—the exact payout depends on the number of claims, and final court approval isn’t expected until June 2025.
💸 A big loss for Apple? For a company making $383 billion a year, this is like dropping loose change. Still, Apple will need to invest more in privacy features to dodge future lawsuits.
🔒 The lesson for Apple: Record less, protect more. Privacy is their selling point, but even tech giants have their "oops" moments. Siri, is your mic still on?
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Samsung Lights Up CES 2025 with Stretchable Screens! 🌟
Samsung is back at it again, pushing the boundaries of display tech! At CES 2025, they’re rolling out stretchable screens—no folding required. Think of it as the evolution of flexible displays, but cooler. Here's what they’re bringing to the table:
The world’s first 13.1-inch panel that stretches to a massive 18.1 inches. Last year’s version topped out at 17 inches, so this one’s breaking records.
Slidable Flex Duet and Solo: The Duet expands from 8.1 to 12.4 inches, while the Solo goes from 13 inches to 17.3.
Slidable Flex Vertical: Vertical screens for smartphones that stretch from 5.1 to 6.7 inches. Could this spark a new compact phone craze?
And that’s not all, folks! Samsung's bringing more jaw-dropping gadgets to CES:
77-inch QD-OLED TVs,
Displays with 4000 nits of peak brightness (because why not?).
Samsung isn’t just redefining screens—they’re redefining expectations. Let’s see what other tricks they’ve got up their sleeve this year! 🚀
Samsung is back at it again, pushing the boundaries of display tech! At CES 2025, they’re rolling out stretchable screens—no folding required. Think of it as the evolution of flexible displays, but cooler. Here's what they’re bringing to the table:
The world’s first 13.1-inch panel that stretches to a massive 18.1 inches. Last year’s version topped out at 17 inches, so this one’s breaking records.
Slidable Flex Duet and Solo: The Duet expands from 8.1 to 12.4 inches, while the Solo goes from 13 inches to 17.3.
Slidable Flex Vertical: Vertical screens for smartphones that stretch from 5.1 to 6.7 inches. Could this spark a new compact phone craze?
And that’s not all, folks! Samsung's bringing more jaw-dropping gadgets to CES:
77-inch QD-OLED TVs,
Displays with 4000 nits of peak brightness (because why not?).
Samsung isn’t just redefining screens—they’re redefining expectations. Let’s see what other tricks they’ve got up their sleeve this year! 🚀
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Nvidia Digits: Local ChatGPT is Now a Reality!
Nvidia is breaking new ground once again: CEO Jensen Huang has introduced Digits, a compact yet incredibly powerful mini-computer. This little box can run ChatGPT and even larger AI models locally.
🔧 The specs are mind-blowing:
128 GB of RAM — say goodbye to memory limitations.
20 ARM cores — for handling any computational task.
1 petaflop of performance — server-level power in a tiny box.
Digits can handle AI models with up to 200 billion parameters on its own. And if you pair two of these machines, you can run any large language model right from your home.
But there’s a catch: the price starts at $3000. For everyday users, that’s steep, but for developers or researchers, this is nothing short of a tech marvel.
What do you think? Is this a step toward a tech revolution or just a gadget for the elite?
Nvidia is breaking new ground once again: CEO Jensen Huang has introduced Digits, a compact yet incredibly powerful mini-computer. This little box can run ChatGPT and even larger AI models locally.
🔧 The specs are mind-blowing:
128 GB of RAM — say goodbye to memory limitations.
20 ARM cores — for handling any computational task.
1 petaflop of performance — server-level power in a tiny box.
Digits can handle AI models with up to 200 billion parameters on its own. And if you pair two of these machines, you can run any large language model right from your home.
But there’s a catch: the price starts at $3000. For everyday users, that’s steep, but for developers or researchers, this is nothing short of a tech marvel.
What do you think? Is this a step toward a tech revolution or just a gadget for the elite?
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Style Drop Alert!
Toledano & Chan are back with a bang—their new B/1.2 model is a showstopper, combining shimmering Tahitian mother-of-pearl with a futuristic asymmetrical sapphire glass case. These watches look like they’ve traveled straight from another dimension—glimmering and mesmerizing from every angle.
📏 The 33.5mm case size remains the same, but the bracelet and clasp? Completely revamped to match the bold new vibe.
The launch is set for March 2025, with a price tag of $5700. Ready to stand out? Here’s your chance!
✨ This isn’t just a watch—it’s a statement.
Toledano & Chan are back with a bang—their new B/1.2 model is a showstopper, combining shimmering Tahitian mother-of-pearl with a futuristic asymmetrical sapphire glass case. These watches look like they’ve traveled straight from another dimension—glimmering and mesmerizing from every angle.
📏 The 33.5mm case size remains the same, but the bracelet and clasp? Completely revamped to match the bold new vibe.
The launch is set for March 2025, with a price tag of $5700. Ready to stand out? Here’s your chance!
✨ This isn’t just a watch—it’s a statement.
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Fact of the Day: Oceans to the Rescue! 🌊
Oceans are nature’s unsung heroes, soaking up up to one-third of human-made CO₂ emissions and shielding us from the worst climate impacts.
How Do They Do It?
🔹 Phytoplankton, tiny marine organisms, "inhale" carbon dioxide and convert it into organic material. They drive the biological carbon pump, moving carbon deep into the ocean.
🔹 Nutrient cycles keep them thriving, while giants like whales help distribute these nutrients across water layers.
Why Does It Matter?
✅ Oceans slow global warming and highlight the interconnectedness of ecosystems.
✅ Ocean temperatures and ecosystems dictate how much CO₂ they can store.
The carbon cycle isn’t just science—it’s the key to our planet’s future. Each breath from phytoplankton is a step toward a sustainable tomorrow.
Oceans are nature’s unsung heroes, soaking up up to one-third of human-made CO₂ emissions and shielding us from the worst climate impacts.
How Do They Do It?
🔹 Phytoplankton, tiny marine organisms, "inhale" carbon dioxide and convert it into organic material. They drive the biological carbon pump, moving carbon deep into the ocean.
🔹 Nutrient cycles keep them thriving, while giants like whales help distribute these nutrients across water layers.
Why Does It Matter?
✅ Oceans slow global warming and highlight the interconnectedness of ecosystems.
✅ Ocean temperatures and ecosystems dictate how much CO₂ they can store.
The carbon cycle isn’t just science—it’s the key to our planet’s future. Each breath from phytoplankton is a step toward a sustainable tomorrow.
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Looks like OpenAI forgot the word "limits" again: Sam Altman on Superintelligence
It seems OpenAI is back at rewriting history — Sam Altman has announced that the company is now working on superintelligence, a system that could surpass human intelligence in every area 🤯. AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is no longer the finish line for them — they’re aiming higher 🚀.
So, what’s the big deal?
Superintelligence could solve global problems 🌍 thanks to its advanced reasoning and learning abilities.
But it’s no easy task — OpenAI admits it’s a path full of risks and challenges, requiring public oversight 🛡️.
And here’s the kicker: by 2025, OpenAI expects to introduce AI agents into the workforce 👩💻🤖. These agents will take on tasks like data analysis and customer service, promising a major boost in productivity 📈. But there’s a catch — this might also lead to job cuts and the need for large-scale workforce retraining ⚠️.
The superintelligence Sam Altman is talking about isn’t just a tech milestone; it’s a whole new frontier for humanity 🌌.
What do you think: is this the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for, or are we playing with fire?
It seems OpenAI is back at rewriting history — Sam Altman has announced that the company is now working on superintelligence, a system that could surpass human intelligence in every area 🤯. AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is no longer the finish line for them — they’re aiming higher 🚀.
So, what’s the big deal?
Superintelligence could solve global problems 🌍 thanks to its advanced reasoning and learning abilities.
But it’s no easy task — OpenAI admits it’s a path full of risks and challenges, requiring public oversight 🛡️.
And here’s the kicker: by 2025, OpenAI expects to introduce AI agents into the workforce 👩💻🤖. These agents will take on tasks like data analysis and customer service, promising a major boost in productivity 📈. But there’s a catch — this might also lead to job cuts and the need for large-scale workforce retraining ⚠️.
The superintelligence Sam Altman is talking about isn’t just a tech milestone; it’s a whole new frontier for humanity 🌌.
What do you think: is this the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for, or are we playing with fire?
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Microsoft is playing tricks: how Edge turns Google into Bing
🚨 Users have noticed a sneaky move by Microsoft: if you type "Google" in the Edge browser, you’re redirected to a fake Google homepage… powered by Bing.
🕵️♂️ Here’s what’s happening: the page looks just like Google — same logo, even the iconic doodle. But the moment you enter a search query, you’re taken to Bing results instead. The switch happens so fast that many users might not even realize they’ve been redirected.
📌 This trick works if you’re not signed into your Microsoft account. It seems like Microsoft is using this sneaky tactic to grab a tiny portion of Google’s audience — hoping someone might actually give Bing a shot.
💡 Smart move or crossing the line? Microsoft seems determined to make Bing relevant… even if it takes a bit of deception.
🚨 Users have noticed a sneaky move by Microsoft: if you type "Google" in the Edge browser, you’re redirected to a fake Google homepage… powered by Bing.
🕵️♂️ Here’s what’s happening: the page looks just like Google — same logo, even the iconic doodle. But the moment you enter a search query, you’re taken to Bing results instead. The switch happens so fast that many users might not even realize they’ve been redirected.
📌 This trick works if you’re not signed into your Microsoft account. It seems like Microsoft is using this sneaky tactic to grab a tiny portion of Google’s audience — hoping someone might actually give Bing a shot.
💡 Smart move or crossing the line? Microsoft seems determined to make Bing relevant… even if it takes a bit of deception.
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Unwrapping Holiday Gifts: Playdate — the Console That’ll Make You Smile
Sometimes, a gadget comes along that makes you think: "How does this even exist?!" That’s exactly what Playdate is — small, quirky, and completely unlike any other console out there.
🎨 The Design? It’s an art piece. Designed by Teenage Engineering, masters of minimalistic genius, this bright yellow box with a crank (yes, a crank!) feels like it came from a more fun, alternate universe. No surprise it’s already scooped up a few design awards — it’s not just a gadget, it’s a conversation starter.
🎮 The Games? A whole new vibe. Don’t expect flashy AAA noscripts here. Instead, you get stylish indie games where the crank takes center stage. In Whitewater Wipeout, you’re literally "carving waves," and in Casual Birder, you’re wandering around snapping photos like the hero of a pixel-art movie. Plus, you can load games from itch.io, so creativity has no limits.
💸 The Price? Just take my money! At $199 (or $219 with a case), this isn’t about raw specs — it’s about the joy of owning something fun, unique, and unlike anything else.
Playdate isn’t just a console; it’s a little capsule of creativity. Would you add this to your collection?
Sometimes, a gadget comes along that makes you think: "How does this even exist?!" That’s exactly what Playdate is — small, quirky, and completely unlike any other console out there.
🎨 The Design? It’s an art piece. Designed by Teenage Engineering, masters of minimalistic genius, this bright yellow box with a crank (yes, a crank!) feels like it came from a more fun, alternate universe. No surprise it’s already scooped up a few design awards — it’s not just a gadget, it’s a conversation starter.
🎮 The Games? A whole new vibe. Don’t expect flashy AAA noscripts here. Instead, you get stylish indie games where the crank takes center stage. In Whitewater Wipeout, you’re literally "carving waves," and in Casual Birder, you’re wandering around snapping photos like the hero of a pixel-art movie. Plus, you can load games from itch.io, so creativity has no limits.
💸 The Price? Just take my money! At $199 (or $219 with a case), this isn’t about raw specs — it’s about the joy of owning something fun, unique, and unlike anything else.
Playdate isn’t just a console; it’s a little capsule of creativity. Would you add this to your collection?
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Wildfire in Los Angeles: Flames Threaten Santa Monica and Malibu
Los Angeles is facing a terrifying night as a massive wildfire spreads rapidly due to strong winds. The fire, which started just hours ago, is now threatening the iconic beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu.
Residents are sharing haunting footage from their homes and planes, showing flames consuming the landscape. Many were unable to evacuate in time, leaving them in fear and uncertainty.
🔥 Key details:
Thousands of hectares are already burning.
Strong winds and dry weather are making the fire uncontrollable.
Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the flames and protect residents.
The situation remains critical as the fire continues to grow. The world is watching, hoping for relief and safety for everyone affected.
Stay strong, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is facing a terrifying night as a massive wildfire spreads rapidly due to strong winds. The fire, which started just hours ago, is now threatening the iconic beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu.
Residents are sharing haunting footage from their homes and planes, showing flames consuming the landscape. Many were unable to evacuate in time, leaving them in fear and uncertainty.
🔥 Key details:
Thousands of hectares are already burning.
Strong winds and dry weather are making the fire uncontrollable.
Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the flames and protect residents.
The situation remains critical as the fire continues to grow. The world is watching, hoping for relief and safety for everyone affected.
Stay strong, Los Angeles.
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