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Boston Dynamics' Robots Learn New Skills Through AI, Marking Major Leap in Autonomous Robotics
Boston Dynamics is revolutionizing robotics by enabling their machines to learn independently through AI and reinforcement learning, rather than relying on pre-programmed movements. Their robots Spot and Atlas are achieving breakthrough performance in speed and stability, while facing new competition in the evolving robotics landscape.
Steam Deck Leads Surging Handheld Gaming PC Market with Over 3.7M Units Sold
The handheld gaming PC market has surpassed 6 million total sales since 2022, with Valve's Steam Deck commanding over half the market share. AMD's processors power this growing segment, which is projected to reach 2 million units sold in 2025.
Qualcomm and Google Announce Historic 8-Year Android Update Support
In a landmark partnership, Qualcomm and Google will enable Android devices to receive updates for up to 8 years, starting with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite platform. This groundbreaking initiative aims to extend smartphone longevity while ensuring consistent security and feature updates.
Samsung's 9100 Pro SSD Shatters Speed Records with 14.8 GB/s Performance
Samsung's groundbreaking 9100 Pro SSD achieves unprecedented 14.8 GB/s speeds using PCIe 5.0 technology and proprietary V-NAND flash. Available in capacities up to 8TB, this next-generation drive sets new standards for consumer storage performance.
Apple Secures $1 Billion Deal with Indonesia to Resume iPhone 16 Sales
Apple and Indonesia have reached a landmark $1 billion agreement to end the five-month ban on iPhone 16 sales, with Apple committing to major investments in local manufacturing and tech education. The deal includes establishing AirTag production facilities and coding academies while reopening access to Indonesia's market of 278 million people.
Google Replaces SMS with QR Codes for Enhanced Gmail Security
Google announces plans to phase out SMS-based verification for Gmail accounts in favor of more secure QR code authentication. The move aims to combat rising security threats like SIM swap attacks and protect users from unauthorized account access.
Apple Pulls iOS 18.4 Beta After Critical Boot Loop Issues Plague iPhone 12 Series
Apple has removed the first iOS 18.4 beta from iPhone 12 models and select iPads following reports of devices getting stuck in boot loops. The technical issues have also impacted Apple Watch Series 6, with no timeline announced for new beta releases.
Seagate Storage Scandal: IronWolf Pro Drives Added to Growing Hard Drive Fraud Investigation
A major investigation has uncovered that cryptocurrency miners are manipulating usage metrics on Seagate IronWolf and IronWolf Pro NAS drives, expanding beyond the initial Exos server drive fraud. The scam involves erasing usage logs, faking production dates, and repackaging used drives as new products with falsified warranty coverage.
AirPods Pro 2 Gains Hearing Aid Functionality in UK Healthcare Milestone
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 now offers clinical-grade hearing aid capabilities in the UK through a free software update. The feature provides personalized hearing profiles after a simple 5-minute test, potentially helping millions with mild to moderate hearing loss access more discreet hearing assistance.