Sony improved the PS5 Pro's cooling system by enhancing the liquid metal application with fine grooves, ensuring more stable cooling. This builds upon the original PS5 design, anticipating advancements in semiconductor density which made liquid metal crucial for the PS5 Pro's thermal management.
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, is launching a blue check verification system similar to Twitter's, initially working with trusted organizations to verify accounts. This will help users identify legitimate accounts, particularly those of public figures, reducing disinformation. While initially limited to trusted verifiers, Bluesky plans to open...
Microsoft is reintroducing its controversial Recall feature to Windows 11, but with significant improvements. Initially delayed due to security flaws and privacy concerns, the revamped Recall now offers enhanced security measures, including default disablement, encryption, automated sensitive data filtering, and frequent reauthentication. Months of testing within the Windows Insider...
Vivo launched its new X200 Ultra smartphone in China, featuring a triple camera array with upgradeable accessories for enhanced zoom and ergonomics. The phone boasts a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, up to 1TB storage, and a 6.82-inch OLED screen. Its impressive camera system includes 50MP and 200MP sensors,...
Google Photos is rolling out an Ultra HDR editing tool, replacing the standard HDR effect. This new feature enhances brightness and color in existing photos using a simple slider. Ultra HDR images are smaller .jpg files, viewable on non-HDR devices without the enhanced effect. The tool is available in...
Vivo launched the X200 Ultra in China, featuring dual imaging chips (VS1 and V3+) for enhanced image quality and a new Multi-Focal Portrait Video Master for improved video recording. The phone boasts a 50MP 1/1.28-inch Sony LYT818 main sensor, a 200MP HP9 module, and a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor....
Bluesky, a social media platform experiencing rapid growth, is launching a new verification system using blue check marks similar to Twitter's previous system. Initially focusing on government officials, news organizations, and celebrities, the system will later open to public requests. This addresses a rise in impersonation and aims to...
Meta announced it's using AI to identify underage Instagram users who falsified their age to bypass safety features. Suspected teen accounts are automatically switched to restricted Teen Accounts, regardless of stated age. These accounts offer enhanced protections, limiting contact and content. Meta employs AI to detect teen accounts...
Instagram is expanding its AI-powered age detection system to proactively identify underage users with adult birthdays. The AI will automatically adjust account settings to the more restrictive teen safeguards if it detects a discrepancy. This follows concerns about child safety on the platform, investigations, and lawsuits. While Instagram acknowledges...
Near-misses between drones and airliners near major US airports are on the rise, with drones accounting for nearly two-thirds of reported incidents in 2023. An AP analysis of NASA data reveals a decade-long trend of increasing drone-related near-collisions, exceeding 120 incidents since 2014. While the FAA has implemented regulations...
