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Jupiter's Great Red Spot packs a zestful surprise in its atmosphere

Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed an atmospheric wonderland of bizarre structures and activity looming over Jupiter's Great Red Spot. It's a turbulent skyscape sculpted by immensely powerful atmospheric gravity waves, making the region at least as dramatic as Earth's famed auroras. Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103660-jupiter-great-red-spot-packs-zestful-surprise-atmosphere.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple iPhone 16 lineup could feature the same A18 chip across all models

As we approach the fall iPhone launch season, details are starting to trickle out about Apple's next generation of smartphones. Fresh code findings indicate a significant change for the iPhone 16 series: all models will likely use the same A18 chip. Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103656-apple-iphone-16-lineup-could-feature-unified-a18.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pixel 9 phones could ship with a Microsoft Recall-like feature called "Google AI"

A tipster claims Pixel 9 devices will ship with an assortment of AI tools collectively called Google AI, similar to the Galaxy AI suite in the Galaxy S24 series. The tools will reportedly include Gemini, which will replace Google Assistant in the upcoming devices. It will also include "Circle to... Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103658-pixel-9-could-ship-microsoft-recall-like-feature.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

End of an era: Japan finally removes floppy disks from all government operations

Back in 2022, Japan declared "war" on floppy disks. Digital minister Taro Kono wrote that floppies, CDs, and even mini-disks were still required for around 1,900 government procedures in which business communities submit applications and other forms. The country's digital agency said it would be bringing these procedures into the... Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103657-end-era-japan-finally-removes-floppy-disks-all.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New rules for Detroit police after wrongful arrest prompts facial recognition scrutiny

Robert Williams was arrested in January 2020 after his drivers' license photo was flagged as a likely match to a man seen stealing designer watches from a store in 2018. During questioning, Williams was told he was being arrested based solely on the results of a facial recognition lineup. Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103653-new-rules-detroit-police-after-wrongful-arrest-prompts.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A bold plan takes shape to build the world's largest subsea energy interconnector

A group of entrepreneurs is proposing to build the world's largest subsea energy interconnector, linking Europe and North America with three pairs of high-voltage cables. The connection would transport renewable energy back and forth between continents, taking advantage of the sun's daily migration across the sky. Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103644-bold-plan-takes-shape-build-world-largest-subsea.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Star Citizen developer must pay disabled ex-worker $34,200 in return-to-office discrimination case

A UK employment tribunal found in favor of senior programmer Paul Ah-Thion, who said CIG's return-to-office policy failed to accommodate his needs as a disabled person, writes Game Developer. Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103641-star-citizen-developer-must-pay-disabled-former-employee.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Man arrested for using evil twin Wi-Fi network in airports to swipe travelers' data

Western Australian national Michael Clapsis from Perth appeared in the Magistrates Court last week. He faces nine charges of cybercrime violations for allegedly setting up fake public Wi-Fi networks at multiple locations across the country to swipe unsuspecting users' data. He had been arrested earlier this spring. After his court... Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103634-man-used-evil-twin-wi-fi-network-airports.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tesla deliveries set to fall for second consecutive quarter, a first for the company

According to an average estimate based on forecasts from 12 analysts polled by LSEG – as reported by Reuters – Tesla is expected to deliver 438,019 vehicles for the previous quarter, down 6% compared to the same quarter a year earlier. It's noted that seven of the analysts have slashed... Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103639-tesla-deliveries-look-set-fall-second-consecutive-quarter.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google Pixel 9 phones arrive next month, ahead of iPhone 16 launch

This year's Made By Google event is set for August 13, where the company is expected to reveal the Pixel 9 phones. New Pixel products, such as a foldable tablet, watch, and earbuds, are also likely to appear. Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103631-google-pixel-9-reveal-coming-august-head-off.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Redbox asks court for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and a DIP loan to cover payroll

Redbox's parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Deadline notes, the company notified employees of the legal action over the weekend, adding that it has applied for a debtor-in-possession loan. If the court approves the loan, it will ensure payroll funding... Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103627-redbox-begins-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-proceedings.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nintendo plans to stop Switch 2 scalpers by making enough consoles to meet demand

As per Nintendo's shareholder Q&A document, a shareholder asked company executives what measures they were taking to stop people from buying up the Switch 2 console in bulk when it launches and reselling them at a higher price. Scalping, basically. Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103624-nintendo-plans-stop-switch-2-scalpers-making-enough.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft AI CEO: Content on the open web is "freeware" for AI training

Mustafa Suleyman, who's been heading Microsoft's AI efforts since March, told CNBC in an interview that material published openly on the web essentially becomes "freeware" that anyone can copy and use as they please. Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103609-microsoft-ai-ceo-content-open-web-freeware-ai.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Is there a sustainable model for AI factories?

Investment guru Warren Buffett once joked that the best thing for capitalism would have been for someone to go back in time and stop the Wright Brothers from inventing airplanes. Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103615-there-sustainable-model-ai-factories.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bill Gates says we don't have to worry about AI energy use

Speaking at a London event last week hosted by his Breakthrough Energy venture fund, Gates said, "Let's not go overboard on this." Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/103617-bill-gates-dont-have-worry-about-ai-energy.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger