Aaron Leong
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Could a seismic shift within the tech world be underway, with some of the industry's most influential figures proclaiming the imminent demise of the smartphone? Visionaries like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman are spearheading a charge towards a post-smartphone future, one defined by immersive wearables...
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Ford Motor Company has initiated another massive recall affecting over 1 million vehicles across a wide range of its popular models, including trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles, due to a software glitch that can cause the rearview camera display to malfunction. The issue, which could see the camera image delay...
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It might be time to put down those pitchforks, PC gamers. A critical update, Windows 11 KB5058499, is finally bringing much-needed stability to systems running Windows 11 24H2, addressing a range of frustrating performance issues that plagued users since its release. Contrary to popular speculation, it turns out that these problems were NOT
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A rather new adaptive optics system dubbed Cona has just opened a new window into the mysterious world of the Sun's corona, delivering images of unprecedented clarity. This groundbreaking technology, installed at the Goode Solar Telescope (GST) in California and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), was...
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A revolutionary/goofy-looking wireless forehead e-tattoo has been developed that can accurately estimate mental workloads in real-time, offering a significant leap forward for human-in-the-loop systems in high-stakes environments. This groundbreaking device, detailed in an article in the August 15 issue of Device by...
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Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret has abruptly taken down its U.S. website and some in-store services, citing an ongoing "security incident." The move, which has left customers unable to access online shopping and order tracking, comes as the company works with third-party experts to investigate and restore operations...
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A recent study has cast a concerning spotlight on a previously underestimated celestial threat: asteroids co-orbiting Venus. While NASA and other space agencies have diligently tracked near-Earth asteroids for decades, a growing body of evidence suggests that a significant number of undetected space rocks in Venus's...
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Google Photos, the beloved cloud imaging storage service for billions of photos, videos, and cherished memories, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Over that time span, Google Photos has grown into the go-to tool for over 1.5 billion people globally, safeguarding more than 9 trillion photos and videos. As...
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Samsung's inaugural foray into the extended reality (XR) space is taking clearer shape as details emerge about its "Project Moohan" headset. The device recently made an appearance on Geekbench, revealing key specifications such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor paired with an Adreno 740 GPU running on top...
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Exciting whispers from the tech sphere indicate that Apple might be gearing up to introduce a giant leap in iPhone camera technology, potentially integrating a 200 megapixel sensor in future high-end models. Could this development, if true, mean that perhaps the next iPhone 17 Ultra may rise to challenge other Android...
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Hangzhou, China just hosted a tech spectacle that sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie: the first-ever humanoid robot fighting tournament. Forget your average boxing match ladies and gentlemen; we're talking about metal titans duking it out, exchanging punches, and knocking each other out. The only things missing are...
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Samsung has officially launched its One UI 8 Beta Program, the company's latest take on Android 16, and with it comes multimodal AI capabilities and customization. This "first-generation upgrade" promises to redefine the user experience, mirroring Android 16's goal to have optimized UI/UX for Android phones...
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TP-Link Systems Inc., a leader in networking and smart home solutions, has unveiled the Tapo DL100 Smart Deadbolt Door Lock. This latest addition to its award-winning Tapo smart home portfolio promises a standard suite of smart features and BHMA Grade 3-certified security, all at a very affordable entry-level price...
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Google is announcing a suite of significant Android Auto updates designed to make your time behind the wheel—especially while parked—more engaging, collaborative, and possibly safer. Among the most anticipated additions are an overhaul to the Spotify experience with "Jam" integration, the long-awaited arrival of web browsers and video application
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Apparently, sending your brand new Aston Martin Valkyrie off for its first detailing could lead to over $200,000 in repairs just by having the wrong buttons pressed. That was the warning a professional detailing studio was given when the keys were handed over: don't touch XX buttons or else.
The Aston Martin...
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An early exclusive leak has revealed how Motorola plans to (yet again) redefine the mid-range smartphone market with the upcoming Moto G96 5G. The device will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, 12GB of RAM, a Sony Lytia primary shooter, sizeable battery capacity, and some really unique colorways.
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Are you in need of new Nikon hardware? You better act fast! The ongoing specter of trade tariffs is casting a shadow over the global imaging industry, with Nikon becoming the latest major player to confirm impending price increases on its cameras and lenses in the United States. Effective June 23, consumers can expect...
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Texas is on the cusp of enacting one of the nation's most stringent social media regulations, with House Bill 186 (also referred to as HB 18) set to prohibit individuals under the age of 18 from creating and maintaining accounts on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat. This sweepingly restrictive legislation...
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In a bold (unofficial) declaration, Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi and semiconductor designer ARM have thrown down the gauntlet against Apple's formidable A-series processors with the upcoming Xring O1 processor. With the Xring O1, Xiaomi promises top-tier performance at a potentially more accessible price point...
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Microsoft is rolling out an exciting wave of updates to its core Windows 11 applications – Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad – available now for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels using Copilot+ PCs. These enhancements, focusing on generative AI (naturally) and streamlined workflows, promise to bring...
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Astronomers have for the first time observed a violent cosmic collision dubbed the "cosmic joust." This dramatic encounter involving two galaxies 11 billion light years away, reveals how one galaxy effectively "spears" its opponent with a beam of radiation from a powerful quasar, severely hindering the latter's...
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A recent campaign by 3AM ransomware actors found the team using more proactive techniques rather than simple opportunistic hacks by pretending to be IT support. Using a combination of email bombing and spoof IT support calls, unwitting employees dropped their guards, giving the attackers access to their terminals (and...
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