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2024 July


How to find lost gadgets (and avoid losing them)

How to find lost gadgets (and avoid losing them)

If you’re traveling with a partner and both of you have iPhones, setting up Family Sharing lets you use Apple’s Find My app to play a sound, enable “Lost Mode,” or remotely trigger a factory reset on the other person’s devices.


U.S.-China Tech War Likely to Escalate, Analysts Say

U.S.-China Tech War Likely to Escalate, Analysts Say

The U.S. may persuade the Dutch government to block maintenance and resupply of parts for ASML’s deep ultraviolet (DUV) equipment (NXT 2000/2050/2100) already in China, Doug Fuller, associate professor at the Copenhagen Business School, told EE Times.


Asus Vivobook S 15 review: A powerful but drab Copilot Plus PC

Asus Vivobook S 15 review: A powerful but drab Copilot Plus PC

Qualcomm’s Adreno seems to, in theory, prove just as capable as the best Intel Arc and AMD Radeon integrated graphics solution—but that’s only true if a 3D game or application has an Arm native version.


Acer Swift Edge 16 review: A lightweight laptop with a beautiful OLED display

Acer Swift Edge 16 review: A lightweight laptop with a beautiful OLED display

Acer’s Swift Edge 16 is among the few to deliver a 16-inch display in a laptop that weighs under three pounds, and it pairs a thin, light profile with good all-around performance and an affordable price tag.


HP: AI TOPS will plateau, but innovation in AI will continue

HP: AI TOPS will plateau, but innovation in AI will continue

But when I asked if we’ll continue to see such big leaps in TOPS in successive AI laptops, the answer was surprising.


The dangers of malvertising — and how to protect yourself against it

The dangers of malvertising — and how to protect yourself against it

He holds a computer science degree and has plenty of practical experience, specializing in the topics of AI, Android and VPN.


The Ultimate Edge AI: Hands-Free Driving at 200 Mph

The Ultimate Edge AI: Hands-Free Driving at 200 Mph

Well, the answer is not an autonomous vehicle, but clever deployment of edge AI using an Nvidia module, stereo vision camera and fast inferencing in the car itself with minimal latency using custom trained models for head tracking.


The fantastic Apple Watch Series 9 just dropped to $280 on Prime Day

The fantastic Apple Watch Series 9 just dropped to $280 on Prime Day

Of course, it’s not just about the tie to your iPhone with this smartwatch, but also the advanced health features, such as ECGs, heart rhythm monitoring, temperature sensing, and sleep tracking.


AI Chip Startup Graphcore Acquired by SoftBank

AI Chip Startup Graphcore Acquired by SoftBank

Graphcore, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, had developed multiple generations of its data center AI accelerator chip, the intelligence processing unit (IPU), and its accompanying software stack, Poplar.


Silicon Startups Can Now Tap Dedicated Semi Venture Fund

Silicon Startups Can Now Tap Dedicated Semi Venture Fund

He was not available for the interview, but general partners Laura Swan and Kai Chen spoke on the rationale for the fund and how its operational plan works, while Pete Rodriguez explained the bigger picture of what it means for Silicon Catalyst and its startups that come on its incubator program.


Best budget gaming mice 2024: Best overall, best for esports, best RGB, and more

Best budget gaming mice 2024: Best overall, best for esports, best RGB, and more

This wired mouse sports a small ambidextrous body and familiar six-button configuration that resembles premium esports mice, except it has a more rounded back end that gives palm grippers a high level of precision.


What’s the Direction for Automotive LiDAR: 905 nm or 1550 nm?

What’s the Direction for Automotive LiDAR: 905 nm or 1550 nm?

This system architecture works in a similar way to conventional flash photography and captures an entire scene or environment from a single IR pulse, as opposed to scanning around with rotating lasers or mirrors to collect the data one point at a time.