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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 reviewed, Huawei Pura 80 Ultra features dual telephoto camera
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 features a unique design, unfolding into an 8-inch tablet, setting new standards for foldable devices.
- Chinese car brands like BYD are making significant inroads in the UK market, outperforming established brands and showcasing rapid growth in recent years.
- The Internet Watch Foundation reports a surge in AI-generated videos of child sexual abuse online, with a significant increase in prevalence compared to previous years.
- Microsoft is updating its Blue Screen of Death to a black version, removing the frowning face and QR code, with the new design rolling out to Windows 11 users soon.
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World’s most valuable company Nvidia closes above $4 trillion market value
- Nvidia's market value exceeded $4 trillion for the first time, solidifying its position as the most valuable company globally and a significant player in Generative AI technology.
- Nvidia ended Thursday with a market value of $4.004 trillion, surpassing Apple and Microsoft, fueled by a rise in demand for AI technologies.
- Nvidia became the most valuable public company ever, surpassing Apple's previous peak, and briefly reached over $4 trillion in market value before settling around $3.97 trillion.
- Microsoft is the second most valuable U.S. company at $3.73 trillion, while Apple's market value stands at $3.17 trillion with concerns over its slow adoption of AI in products.
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The Daily Grind: Would you have played ZeniMax’s MMO Blackbird?
- Leaks from devs associated with Project Blackbird reveals details about the MMO that was in development at Zenimax Online Studios for seven years, ultimately canceled due to layoffs from Microsoft.
- The MMORPG had been through reboots and false trails during its development, potentially offering a unique gaming experience with untapped potential in the market.
- The cancellation of Blackbird is lamented, not only for losing a promising MMO but also for the impact on MMORPG developers and potential players who may have been interested in the game.
- The Daily Grind asks MMORPG players if they would have played Blackbird, highlighting the sense of loss for the game itself and the developers affected by the project's cancellation.
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Internal criticism hits Meta’s AI division amid growing discontent
- Meta's AI division is facing internal criticism regarding concerns about its workplace culture, with a former employee describing it as dysfunctional, filled with fear, and confusion.
- The departing researcher from the AI unit highlighted issues such as directionlessness, disengagement, and demoralization among the 2,000-strong department, attributing these problems to continuous layoffs and rigid performance reviews.
- Criticism also points to a disconnect between leadership and ground teams, with Meta focusing on recruiting top talent for a 'Superintelligence' team, leaving existing AI units without clear goals and fostering confusion and dissatisfaction among employees.
- The former employee's note compares the internal dysfunction to 'metastatic cancer,' indicating a spreading problem with deep structural issues that may not be resolved by high-profile hires or big-budget projects alone, potentially hindering Meta's advancements in next-generation AI.
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Windows 11 now features Black Screen of Death for system crash alerts: Everything you should know
- Microsoft has replaced the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 11 with a Black Screen of Death, featuring a minimalistic design with a short error message and an error code.
- The new Black Screen of Death is rolling out to users on the Windows 11 Release Preview build, with a broader rollout planned over the next few weeks.
- Microsoft aims to improve user readability by introducing this redesigned interface, aligning it better with Windows 11 design principles while keeping necessary technical information visible for troubleshooting.
- In addition to the Black Screen of Death, Microsoft is introducing new features like Quick Machine Recovery and Practice Reading in Coach, enhancing system recovery and accessibility options for users.
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Chip Industry Week In Review
- GlobalFoundries to acquire MIPS, adding RISC-V processor IP and PPA optimization software.
- EU introduces AI rules on copyright, public safety, and algorithm training transparency.
- SIA reports May 2025 semiconductor sales increase, LPDDR6 standard release by JEDEC.
- PwC predicts copper supply risks, challenges in defect detection in 2.5D integration.
- Recent reports on NAND flash prices, semiconductor chip market growth, and funding updates.
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The Interconnected Web: How Today’s Stories Reveal Tech’s New World Order
- Today's technology news unveils interconnectivity shaping digital economy architecture and tech trends.
- Nvidia's $4 trillion valuation, AI browser wars, AR/VR race intertwined defining industry landscape.
- Key players like Nvidia, Meta, IBM, and Microsoft impacting infrastructure, hardware, and enterprise transformations.
- Investment thesis focuses on infrastructure, vertical integration, enterprise AI, regulatory responses.
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Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out
- Microsoft is updating the traditional Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 11 to a new black screen version.
- The new black screen is simpler and replaces the sad face and QR code with a more streamlined design.
- This new BSOD will display the stop code and faulty system driver, aiding users and IT admins in identifying the cause of system crashes.
- The update is currently rolling out to Windows 11 Release Preview users and will be available to all Windows 11 users in the coming weeks.
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Elder Scrolls Online celebrates last April’s birthday by selling you a $10 anniversary pack
- Elder Scrolls Online celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a $10 Anniversary Pack that includes a costume, wisp pet, fireworks decor, and 1000 crowns.
- The pack is seen as a decent deal for players who already buy smaller amounts of crowns, which are normally priced around $15 for 1500 crowns.
- Elder Scrolls Online has introduced the 'Scribing for All' Golden Pursuits campaign, offering rewards for engaging in 26 scribing-related activities as part of the base game system.
- To access the scribing system for free, players who don't own Gold Road need to reach level 30 and obtain the quest from the in-game cash shop.
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22631.5696 to the Release Preview Channel
- Windows 11 Build 22631.5696 (KB5062663) is being released to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 23H2.
- Features and improvements include fixes for Country and Operator Settings Asset, Resilient File System (ReFS) issue, PDF file search problem, peripheral devices on resuming from hibernation, printer name clarity, and a stability issue.
- Various fixes are included like updating profiles for certain mobile operators, resolving memory exhaustion in ReFS, correcting error messages in PDF file search, improving peripheral device functionality, clarifying printer names during setup, and addressing stability issues post-security updates.
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.6156 to the Release Preview Channel
- Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6156 (KB5062649) is being released to the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insiders.
- The update resolves an issue with the Extended Security Updates (ESU) enrollment wizard.
- Updates include improvements to Mobile Operator Profiles, Secure Boot, and a stability issue fix after the May 2025 security update.
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.4762 to the Release Preview Channel
- Windows 11 Build 26100.4762 is released to Release Preview Channel by Microsoft.
- New features and improvements include Recall, Click to Do, Settings enhancements.
- Windows Resiliency Initiative, Start menu, Snap, Windows Search updates are highlighted.
- Fixes in File Explorer, Input, Desktop icons, and Notifications are detailed.
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Everything tech giants will hate about the EU’s new AI rules
- The European Union is introducing new AI rules that focus on copyright protections, transparency, and public safety, which will initially be voluntary for major AI companies before becoming mandatory in August 2026.
- Companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI will be required to promise not to pirate materials for AI training and share detailed information about their training data, including disclosing data sources and energy consumption.
- The rules also require AI companies to respect paywalls and robots.txt instructions and provide guidance on safety measures, including monitoring for potential harms and reporting serious incidents within specific timelines.
- The new rules aim to address concerns about AI innovation and ensure transparency and compliance, with potential penalties for non-compliance including fines of up to 7% of a company’s annual sales.
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Meet Cindy Rose, the former lawyer and top Microsoft exec set to become CEO of ad giant WPP
- Cindy Rose, a Microsoft exec, set to become WPP CEO in September.
- Tech background and board experience at WPP seen as assets for role.
- Rose's credentials include executive positions at Disney and Microsoft, and legal background.
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Microsoft shuts Pakistan office after 25 years
- Microsoft has officially closed its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, shifting towards a partner-led model for South Asia.
- The closure is part of Microsoft’s global streamlining efforts to reduce costs and rely more on partnerships instead of physical offices.
- Affected employees and contractors in Pakistan express concern about the lack of communication regarding their future and potential layoffs.
- The closure reflects a broader trend of tech companies moving towards AI-driven and SaaS-based models in developing markets, potentially influenced by economic pressures in Pakistan.
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