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Apple TV+ reportedly cancels ‘Sunny,’ starring Rashida Jones

Apple TV+ has reportedly cancelled the series 'Sunny,' starring Rashida Jones, after one season.
The mystery sci-fi thriller, produced by A24, concluded its 10-episode run in September.
The story revolves around Suzie Sakamoto, a woman living in futuristic Kyoto, as she unravels the mystery behind her husband and son's disappearance.
The series was distinctive for being entirely shot in Japan.

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Dave Lee Reveals the Old-School Technology and Flaws Behind the tinyPod

The tinyPod is a plastic case that turns your strapless Apple Watch into an iPod-like phone.
The quality of the case is poor and the button in the middle of the scroll wheel is non-functional.
The mechanism to allow the scroll wheel to turn the Digital Crown is weird, old-school, and flawed.
Despite its flaws, the tinyPod showcases the creativity of people trying new ideas.

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Apple explores push into smart glasses with internal study

Apple is conducting an internal study of existing smart glasses products.
The initiative, code-named Atlas, involves gathering feedback from Apple employees on smart glasses.
The studies are being led by Apple’s Product Systems Quality team.
Apple's exploration of smart glasses suggests they are considering entering the wearable technology market.

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Windows 11 update fails are becoming a joke – but it looks like Microsoft is working hard on fixing them

Microsoft is actively working on fixing the bugs plaguing Windows 11 in the 24H2 version.
The latest preview release of Windows 11 (build 26120.2213) focuses on bug fixing.
Important fixes include resolving the issue with Task Manager showing zero running processes and fixing game launch failures.
Bugs affecting the Start menu, File Explorer, and taskbar have also been addressed in this release.

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The best rhythm games on PC 2024

Music and rhythm games are some of the best experiences in life.
From 2D indie games to virtual reality experiences, the best rhythm games on PC span all genres.
Some rhythm games teach you how to play instruments, while others let you use your own music library.
Tetris Effect, though not focused on rhythm, is highly recommended.

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I Ran the Famed SmolLM on Raspberry Pi

SmolLM is a series of small, efficient language models designed for running on local devices without compromising too much on performance.
At the core of SmolLM’s effectiveness is the SmolLM-Corpus, a carefully curated collection of datasets that enhance the model's understanding across various domains.
This article dives into the SmolLM experience on a Raspberry Pi using the 1.7B parameter model, exploring both its capabilities and how it holds up on limited hardware.
Small language models like SmolLM are designed to operate efficiently on modest hardware without relying on cloud-based services.
Their compact nature makes them well-suited for various applications, particularly in scenarios where local processing is crucial.
SmolLM can be integrated into educational applications to generate customized learning materials directly on user devices.
Small language models can enhance mobile devices by integrating directly into applications, reducing reliance on cloud services.
For AI researchers, small language models facilitate faster experimentation and prototyping.
Running locally allows researchers to iterate quickly without incurring the costs and limitations associated with cloud-based solutions.
By leveraging their local processing capabilities, small language models like SmolLM and Phi provide a range of applications that empower users while minimizing reliance on external services.

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Michael MJD Revisits the Short-Lived HP TouchPad and Its Precursor Multitasking UI

YouTube personality Michael MJD revisits the short-lived HP TouchPad and its precursor multitasking UI.
The HP TouchPad was a tablet released in 2011, featuring the webOS operating system with a gesture- and card-based multitasking interface.
Similar to today's iOS and iPadOS, webOS allowed users to navigate and switch between apps through swipes on the Home Screen.
The HP TouchPad was discontinued only 49 days after its launch, but it remains an intriguing piece of tech history.

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The Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth celebrates 10 year anniversary with online co-op announcement and sale

Beloved roguelike game, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, celebrates its 10th anniversary.
The game is currently half off on Steam to commemorate the milestone.
A highly anticipated online co-op update is set to release on the 18th of this month, along with a significant balance update.
The update will introduce full online co-op mode, buffing of lackluster items, and additional features like tracked winstreaks and specific seeds.

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Windows 11 Internet Connection Monitor in Taskbar – 3 Best Tools

You can monitor the internet connection on Windows 11 taskbar using third-party apps.
Taskbar Monitor tool shows CPU, RAM, Disk Usage, and internet speed on taskbar.
TrafficMonitor displays internet speed, CPU, and RAM usage on taskbar.
NetBalancer adds an internet speed meter to the system tray for monitoring.

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Essential Linux Tools for Developers: Beyond the Basics

Use tmuxinator to automate complex workflows and quickly set up projects, splits, and commands.
Sort processes by memory or CPU usage using a tree view and identify potential bottlenecks.
jq tool can be used to pretty-print and manipulate JSON data with ease.
Various useful command-line tools like ack, entr, ncdu, curl, sed, and strace can enhance developer productivity.

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A Comparative Analysis between RK3588 and RK3576 Chips: Unveiling the Technological Distinctions

Rockchip’s RK3588 and RK3576 chips are compared in detail from multiple aspects.
From a CPU performance point of view, RK3588 has a more advanced core architecture than RK3576.
The GPU of RK3588 has a higher OpenCL version and unique shader core and layered tiler structure which may make it superior in graphics processing capabilities.
In terms of NPU computing power and support for deep learning frameworks, RK3588 and RK3576 are similar and can meet common AI needs.
RK3588 has a wider memory bit width and support for high-speed mode, making it perform better in the read and write performance of storage devices.
In multimedia performance, RK3588 has stronger video decoding capabilities and can provide better display effects than RK3576.
RK3588 has a higher pixel ISP resolution and better video input interface flexibility.
In audio interfaces, RK3588 has added VAD function, which may have superior intelligence and pertinence in audio processing.
In terms of high-speed interfaces, RK3588 is more advanced in USB interface and has a more flexible PCIe interface configuration.
RK3576 has a more detailed security configuration, including key ladders and richer encryption algorithm support.
RK3588 is more advanced in Linux and Android versions, which may have certain advantages in software development and system compatibility.

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‘Twentieth Anniversary MacBook Pro’ coming in 2026?

Apple's 2025 MacBook Pro lineup to upgrade processor to M5 chip family with no design changes.
2026 MacBook Pro expected to have OLED displays, thinner and lighter design.
Challenges related to display technology implementation caused the delay.
2026 redesign to coincide with introduction of Apple's M6 chip family for improved performance.

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Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.0.1

Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.0.1, preventing downgrades.
This is a common practice after a new iOS version is released.
Users who have upgraded to iOS 18.1 cannot downgrade.
Apple encourages users to keep their operating systems updated.

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The Fridge: Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 864

Plucky Puffin is now open for development
Welcome New Members and Developers
Ubuntu Stats
Updates and Security for Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, and 24.10

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Apple is ‘seriously considering’ Vision headset powered by your iPhone

Apple is ‘seriously considering’ Vision headset powered by your iPhone.
Apple is exploring the development of a more affordable Vision Pro device.
The new headset would rely on the iPhone for its processing power, focusing on the display and weight of the device.
This product could come in place of the delayed cheaper Vision headset and reinforce the iPhone as the center of Apple's product ecosystem.

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