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[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech April 18 Mobile [The Best Phones: Top Picks for Every Price Range](=.oYqzQ53Byl2oWLe6SbDrgU4wKgS7seQnbha53aBlVKY) Whether you're a budget-conscious buyer, [a dedicated iPhone fan, or an Android enthusiast](=.qMGmfGpeigKEZ-70tNWU6HFCXgKTMNpuG_qRgmRIi5U), there's a wide diversity in smartphone choices with many well-rounded options at every price level. =.V2THnrOxe-327Vgs5OqmsSiUCwpaSpZ_JdeAEdVo5FI =.un-9Mlva8gG4yt0QifOOO-XNpPpLV9CtJ9SZKmmwaas Whether you're a budget-conscious buyer, [a dedicated iPhone fan, or an Android enthusiast](=.cklQQ_BjcrkfSCPucp8KqBAQZfnbquz0Yb15zxdY6ZM), there's a wide diversity in smartphone choices with many well-rounded options at every price level. =.nEJW1Eww_-lQ3_gmZbbjsb5dqMkVFZKjghn55ytJqII Electronics [New charging algorithm could double life of li-ion batteries](=.L2JrfQgCD0UYuyO6mVSlJpVyHl0NlndgFVebVXbPXu4) A team of European researchers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and Humboldt University in Berlin developed an alternative charging solution to make li-ion batteries last much longer than... =.FlyFOxTSHlb6S9ziR7pJIh62uQhmZn1Fb11eY1JDd7Y A team of European researchers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and Humboldt University in Berlin developed an alternative charging solution to make li-ion batteries last much longer than... A Generational Leap [Farewell, Atlas. Hello all-electric Atlas!](=.uPTV41xD9qDo0dvC7glXuZWcaYAfNC_Oc_cn4wssmRk) Whereas the original used hydraulics for movement, Boston Dynamics' latest creation is fully electric. The company says Atlas is now stronger and more agile than previous iterations... =.jZM5Yzc2ZL3ogYUY383duhIMhzOHZIZs8OteDqjZxF0 Whereas the original used hydraulics for movement, Boston Dynamics' latest creation is fully electric. The company says Atlas is now stronger and more agile than previous iterations... Interactive [Over-the-air TV might soon receive interactive functionality similar to streaming](=.yMjbR3ztdp6fM1ofzDZrpPEmse2fm2NNqlU-nC8uGB8) In collaboration with some of the largest US broadcast TV companies, ROXi has begun introducing technology that could bring smart features typically associated with streaming services to... =.MKuqAnx8mUPgRNSu-6iCwAELvWVqc5HLESA9qPoRzUI In collaboration with some of the largest US broadcast TV companies, ROXi has begun introducing technology that could bring smart features typically associated with streaming services to... Gaming [Nintendo emulator Delta lands on the Apple App Store, now the top free app](=.yDrv2N_L53T4GSEy63443dJ-yxMeJOHYD_Mn9nQyTQ0) According to Testut, iGBA was a knockoff of GBA4iOS, which he developed while still in high school. Testut expressed frustration that Apple approved the clone (despite it... =.dTyfkqs-ZQOucSXf5KS1lwMcbFugLimwKdGBM3DQWdU According to Testut, iGBA was a knockoff of GBA4iOS, which he developed while still in high school. Testut expressed frustration that Apple approved the clone (despite it... 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Here are a few highlights from the sales, demos, and game updates that developers... Space [Astronomers detected the most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way](=.88tB2rOVaw7VdVDwLgq94v9Y9AuFoEkxe8xHpOqyBcw) European astronomers have confirmed the existence of Gaia BH3, a previously unknown stellar black hole. BH3 is the most massive stellar black hole discovered in the Milky... =.MZ65rdAuuPvioYQQ2wytQYvpXtGyrSpnYahc_aVR64E European astronomers have confirmed the existence of Gaia BH3, a previously unknown stellar black hole. BH3 is the most massive stellar black hole discovered in the Milky... Copilot [Microsoft blames a bug for accidentally installing Copilot on Windows 11 devices](=.IrlLe7uVFTFdh0H1Az9MyqP7qU_PKQX_JEo4xdB8GOQ) In an official support document on its website, Microsoft clarified that the updates to the Edge browser (version 123.0.2420.65), released on March 28, 2024, "incorrectly install(ed) a... =.Q3alBvpbrYx79Dp6SOjQKFMdgmcbUEy_OV_YVnXmu1k In an official support document on its website, Microsoft clarified that the updates to the Edge browser (version 123.0.2420.65), released on March 28, 2024, "incorrectly install(ed) a... Security [Bad actors are tempting T-Mobile employees with cash rewards to perform SIM swaps](=.-J0k9PHwAlD78H9tPLmDlBAGFXHJRL2eF272A-lmLhk) The texts reportedly come from different numbers across multiple area codes, making them more difficult to trace or block. The Mobile Report points to multiple Reddit posts... =.bucWJTRyTEGVVKoPrMg28RArvIHlwH41JtMtq_BRQEI The texts reportedly come from different numbers across multiple area codes, making them more difficult to trace or block. The Mobile Report points to multiple Reddit posts... Gaming [Sony's Ghost of Tsushima brings familiar PlayStation features to PC](=.HmCnqGO_coyGozpdw4E9kYTZpXZRxgHHCYPMkJQ3mcE) Sony recently published the PC spec sheet for Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut. While somewhat demanding (especially at 4K), the system requirements aren't unusual compared to recent... =.dRn7QcWNoYsv7d94lhd2oyfeKEJBPqpo8sgXsI9mFVw Sony recently published the PC spec sheet for Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut. While somewhat demanding (especially at 4K), the system requirements aren't unusual compared to recent... Workplace [Survey: 63% of US employees would take a pay cut to work remotely](=.S6aMbuD_FxdDtUIurGPrJ9BL9EQU0OzujUorwtV8mAw) The tech sector emerged as the top industry for remote work in the U.S. last year. That's not so surprising when you consider the nature of the... =.PAZZE7yqWy2V0KM1R8rG66PaTvb7fSFwb7xJg6_f5m0 The tech sector emerged as the top industry for remote work in the U.S. last year. That's not so surprising when you consider the nature of the... Update [Debris from the International Space Station confirmed to have hit a Florida home](=.3ASiBFpZUAOnsW9eHk1A_09GQsBfMpDuai7kBdayJdE) Update (April 17): NASA has confirmed that a piece of hardware survived re-entry through Earth's atmosphere and impacted a house in Naples, Florida last month. Analysis conducted... =.9GgT5XLYQpHb5JnuSqsgDgApKnYDLdgKp4GmrFKhItQ Update (April 17): NASA has confirmed that a piece of hardware survived re-entry through Earth's atmosphere and impacted a house in Naples, Florida last month. Analysis conducted... Tech Culture [The EU has given TikTok 24 hours to provide details about its payment-for-views Lite app](=.j4UlcLTl-y4RSlQvoSF3lgXxNIuECmrcv-CXY_zjSuQ) TikTok Lite launched in France and Spain this month after being available in Asia for several years. As the name suggests, it has a smaller install size... =.HAMNBWo5owbbhitTasQSUSdRotf-PzcIggO2IToi_I8 TikTok Lite launched in France and Spain this month after being available in Asia for several years. As the name suggests, it has a smaller install size... Tech Culture [Ghost kitchens are vanishing due to mounting criticism and demand](=.TBM16y8zw9rUoZYtWjjI4ooyzJGsieXxUx_6hKMbgbA) Ghost kitchens, sometimes called cloud kitchens, are food service businesses that exist virtually. They don't have their own storefront but rather, operate out of existing restaurant kitchens... =.AHN19nJCRoIMv23FwFjgZjOnEp_IADVMu2vg35BHreg Ghost kitchens, sometimes called cloud kitchens, are food service businesses that exist virtually. They don't have their own storefront but rather, operate out of existing restaurant kitchens... Robots [Boston Dynamics says goodbye to its iconic robot with highlights and bloopers reel](=.i8ADPZ6F0npSttow2Gw5Ysrz9g7W4-AncTjyhjAH3Sw) The description beneath Boston Dynamics' farewell video, posted on YouTube, states that "it's time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax. Take a look... =.V2KADVk-RE2BU--ZMPWl6zqkyHq58aHkYf95Xkyi974 The description beneath Boston Dynamics' farewell video, posted on YouTube, states that "it's time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax. Take a look... Security [Meta's Llama 2 LLM is still prone to hallucinations and other severe security vulnerabilities](=.IUBru33TxCOjh0hAn7kYkdvNsrOVZtY0hRUNo4rS4vg) Meta's Llama LLM performed poorly in a recent third-party evaluation by AI security firm DeepKeep. Researchers tested the model in 13 risk-assessment categories, but it only managed... =.c1o04yxe3iTIQ1GppovPu9fMx6FeG2UYWjw-7rwKJ0g Meta's Llama LLM performed poorly in a recent third-party evaluation by AI security firm DeepKeep. Researchers tested the model in 13 risk-assessment categories, but it only managed... Supercomputer [Los Alamos' Nvidia-powered Venado supercomputer trades accuracy for efficiency with 10 exaFLOPS for AI workloads](=.H9_8AzEXGQAu63zuA1XA8blvyrz4CWTE8nwiRQ3iCjE) The Los Alamos National Laboratory has a new high-performance computing (HPC) system named Venado, a supercomputer specifically designed to accelerate AI algorithms and AI-based research programs. Venado... =.HdgBXchcrZ92Z0nRTnS1wegeUiSIzGvG42oF2ATwE8U The Los Alamos National Laboratory has a new high-performance computing (HPC) system named Venado, a supercomputer specifically designed to accelerate AI algorithms and AI-based research programs. Venado... Hardware [Samsung introduces the fastest LPDDR5X DRAM in the industry, up to 10.7Gbps](=.xn_T-qYnVvBUx8Cs4N1siSOHvLREdrnqDinDUcuWsJk) Samsung just announced the development of its latest LPDDR5X chips, a DRAM technology seemingly capable of providing the fastest performance in the industry, optimized for AI applications.... =.j9URu78s9PUTCHrWoYbK4Omn2-GlAtsPId1WqQo7rDA Samsung just announced the development of its latest LPDDR5X chips, a DRAM technology seemingly capable of providing the fastest performance in the industry, optimized for AI applications.... [Amazon Prime US customer numbers jump 8% to 180 million, an all-time high](=.cApyAJtLjYKP9NMYRiKsa1w7fONEGYZfoyITojVEM2o) =.sD-B9EJMjdhGvnaE-4cZOKRvCi1oZ2KWkQjgKMtLgfU The latest Amazon Prime numbers come from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), which has been tracking memberships since 2014. The report notes that growth slowed down in... [Russia-backed hacking group suspected of attack on US water system](=.KEqOevpGYE68imJaQnXLvIKxIADMauAkhVWPLhqRrAw) =.1Ig1iK4nO0yjctpUe3TrMcliZLQ4LLfsQKNU4QhBLyY In January, a resident in the small town of Muleshoe, north Texas, noticed that a water tower was overflowing. Tens of thousands of gallons of water flowed... [Japan aims to strengthen antitrust laws against Apple and Google](=.tmcfcQC7o2-dNZVRq0eWTPDSEw8xM_rk7PgeQnPbxFk) =.xj9enN737K5_66sPKO3wzuc5cymOlzuAWZ1hz8vrIfU According to a new report by Nikkei Asia, Japanese authorities are poised to toughen their antitrust regulations, posing a significant challenge to incumbents in the mobile market.... [Elon Musk says X will introduce an annual fee for new users to like, post, bookmark, and reply](=.uWxYyNToWh2g4kNtyoyqHIBeIDh1yN7OZeaZ8WIE1b4) =.XMQ9nG6fQwIxPyUt28ApdVSZML_5OGply5c9Sb6i7rA X owner Elon Musk confirmed the introduction of a charge in a reply to an account commenting on the subject. [How to play PS1 Doom on PC (and why you might want to)](=.YzLRfIdy8VKWL3iVZAi83N3TXA5M3TJduasSHa24FWU) =.19FSwrPYGHgwQPhy57ukaquPI5vV_zl0Ny28kx3kEKc A recent trend in modding involves reverse engineering classic console games to play them on various platforms without resorting to emulating the original console. While Doom is... [Logitech thinks the computer mouse needs an AI upgrade](=.GkMmOAaP3ei7YaODoW4eelNKg4s2Czjqds-OPsdmeKY) =.rozDTeQoqJFUfSeLNfLu2SdjjHEra7ryh44B8MxFbCQ The newly-launched Signature AI Edition Mouse is essentially a souped-up version of the popular Signature M750. It's virtually the same package but packs an extra button that... [Google will invest more than $100 billion in AI, DeepMind founder says](=.sQ3G5q8Ez8BDBHeRE2VG5Yx65YH4cwvKggIOaTByDlk) =.aKlxVk4nzr7zFZxApJK5j7-_O9aKZv0CBdSpXHEkOEA According to Demis Hassabis, the child prodigy who founded DeepMind, Google is likely to invest more than $100 billion in AI technology and applications in the near... [AMD unveils new Ryzen Pro 8000 processors for AI PCs](=.oUwTelzDp1bi1LQtxjmx4IQ-NW9TxNMLoF3VTU6sEGI) =.RpkjYQ_g1ztmcnZQrKS3ERWmYxx66CcRcEPAMdthiJM Built on the Zen 4 architecture, these are the first set of Pro chips from AMD to include built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for AI workloads. They... [HMD and Heineken collaborate on the Boring Phone, a nostalgic return to simplicity](=.Yovcj_-QmcyOsGPZIsoPCqNKrFKQ8K9qZb1YMgEB6ds) =.01mAHn9bMHh2sNH54ikSKDuoELsXGOdTdSbERHAnDqA In addition to Heineken Beer, HMD partnered with Boston-based streetwear brand Bodega on the Boring Phone. Why would anyone want a phone that proudly defines itself as... [System requirements for Windows 11 "AI Explorer" leaked, could be exclusive to Arm devices](=._QdiPvl287KjjCHnvArXvKCdi7chejEi_EZmSzt5JnE) =.f8TNDh1OjSxs6gcfKE7BzSYJUekNllyHc9JtwDj94ng While Microsoft is yet to release an official statement on AI Explorer, a leak has now seemingly revealed the minimum system requirements for PCs to run the... 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