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| Tom Warren / The Verge: |
Microsoft says Recall will be available to Windows Insiders in October; it delayed the launch of the AI feature in June after security concerns were raised — Microsoft says it's planning to allow Windows testers to try out its controversial Recall AI feature in October.
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| Allison Johnson / The Verge: |
Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL review: great build quality, brighter screens, faster fingerprint sensors, but the AI features are inconsistent and all over the place — The AI is inconsistent, but the hardware is oh so good. … Google finally got the hardware right.
More: The Verge, Digital Trends, Marques Brownlee on YouTube, Droid Life, GSMArena.com, Android Authority, Android Police, MacRumors, Android Authority, Android Police, Android Headlines, 9to5Mac, 9to5Google, Liliputing, Android Central, London Evening Standard, Mashable, Ars Technica, 91mobiles on YouTube, The Independent, CNET on YouTube, Multicore, SlashGear, Engadget, Irish Independent, Gizmodo, CNET on YouTube, CNET, CNET, Android Central, Android Authority on YouTube, 91mobiles, Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide, 9to5Google, Tom's Guide, ZDNET, GSMArena.com, IGN, Unbox Therapy on YouTube, Wired, Mrwhosetheboss on YouTube, CNN, Android Police, SlashGear, ZDNET, and TechRadar
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Forums: r/Android and r/GooglePixel
| Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: |
Sources: Apple App Store VP Matt Fischer is leaving in October; App Store group will split into two teams, one for its own store, one for alt app distribution — - Longtime App Store vice president Fischer to exit in October — Company makes changes in response to regulatory environment
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| Meduza: |
Users in Russia report outages affecting Telegram, WhatsApp, and other services; Roskomnadzor blames a DDoS attack, while activists suspect Kremlin interference — Internet users in Russia reported outages affecting a wide range of online services on Wednesday, including Telegram, WhatsApp, and Skype.
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| Dan Goodin / Ars Technica: |
Linux users say Microsoft's August 13 Windows patch leaves dual-boot devices unable to boot into Linux when Secure Boot is enforced; Microsoft hasn't commented — Microsoft said its update wouldn't install on Linux devices. It did anyway. — Last Tuesday, loads of Linux users …
More: The Verge, The Register, OSnews, GamingOnLinux, Windows Central, NewsBytes, Tech Times, Techzine Global, Techopedia, RTTNews, Neowin, Gizchina.com, TechSpot, Security Boulevard, Liliputing, PCWorld, ZDNET, Metacurity, Computerworld, BleepingComputer, and LWN.net
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| Brendan Pedersen / Punchbowl News: |
Public Citizen: crypto companies spent $119M+ in the 2024 election cycle through Q2, or 48% of all corporate money, an “unprecedented” election spending spree — The crypto industry's campaign spending in 2024 really is unlike anything we've seen in modern politics … | Tom Warren / The Verge: |
Microsoft announces the $30 Xbox Adaptive Joystick, a wired companion to other Xbox controllers, for players with limited mobility, launching in early 2025 — Microsoft is launching a new $29.99 Xbox Adaptive Joystick early next year that's designed for players with limited mobility.
More: Xbox on YouTube, CNET, Xbox Wire, TechCrunch, Windows Central, Gamereactor UK, TechPowerUp, Insider Gaming, IGN, Game Rant, Shacknews, Thurrott, Digital Trends, Engadget, Pure Xbox, Game Developer, Neowin, The Drum, Video Games Chronicle, TechRadar, Notebookcheck, and Dot Esports
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| Jess Weatherbed / The Verge: |
Samsung unveils a new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup that uses eye-tracking tech to convert 2D visuals into glasses-free 3D, set for release “within this year” — Samsung has announced a new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at gamescom that uses eye-tracking technology to convert 2D visuals into glasses-free 3D.
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| Katharine Gemmell / Bloomberg: |
The UK CMA closes its Google Play Store and Apple App Store investigation ahead of a new digital rules regime, set for fall 2024, that will give it more power — - CMA's digital market powers set to come into force this fall — Regulator expects early work of rules to focus on app stores
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| Ryan Browne / CNBC: |
PIP Labs, which is developing the Story blockchain to prove creators are the IP owners, raised an $80M Series B led by a16z, sources say at a $2.25B valuation — San-Francisco-based startup Story said Wednesday that it raised $80 million of funding for a blockchain designed … | Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg: |
In a letter to Sen. Scott Wiener, OpenAI says California's AI safety bill would hurt innovation and that AI safety regulation should come from the federal level — The startup wrote a letter to California State Senator Scott Wiener opposing the legislation.| Politico: |
Google and the state of California strike a deal to jointly contribute $125M+ over five years to support local news; it also includes support for an AI project — The agreement includes funding for artificial intelligence, a technology many journalists fear could replace their jobs.
More: Engadget, CA State Assembly Democratic Caucus, Mercury News, MediaPost, KQED, Los Angeles Times, CalMatters, Free Press, Pluribus News, East Bay Times, Bloomberg Law, and KQCA-TV
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| Kali Hays / Fortune: |
A US district judge rules X Holdings should unseal its corporate disclosure statement by September 4, revealing X and xAI shareholders fully for the first time — Who and what exactly is invested in Elon Musk's X Holdings, the entity behind the X platform and X.ai, is about to become a matter of public record.
More: Protos, CourtListener, and Jacob Silverman
| Manish Singh / TechCrunch: |
Zomato acquires Paytm's entertainment ticketing business for $244.1M; the division contributed about 9% to Paytm's overall revenues in Q1 2024 — Zomato, the Indian food delivery giant, has acquired the entertainment ticketing business of financial services firm Paytm for $244.1 million …
More: PYMNTS.com, Reuters, Entrackr, The Economic Times, Business Today, Inc42 Media, Bloomberg, and The Indian Express
| Zaheer Kachwala / Reuters: |
Snowflake reports Q2 revenue up 29% YoY to $868.8M and raises its FY 2025 product revenue forecast, but not its margin forecast; SNOW drops 7%+ after hours — Data cloud analytics firm Snowflake (SNOW.N) on Wednesday raised its forecast for full-year product revenue, as it attracts more clients … | Brody Ford / Bloomberg: |
Zoom reports Q2 revenue up 2.1% YoY to $1.16B, vs. $1.15B est., enterprise revenue up 3.5% YoY to $682.8M, and a Q3 revenue forecast beating estimates — - Software company gains ground with larger enterprise clients — Consumer unit reported lowest churn rate ever, CEO says| The Information: |
Source: Meta's Llama struggles to gain traction on AWS, where Claude is most popular; Microsoft only pitches Llama to clients with data expertise, per a staffer — Meta Platforms knows how to get brands like Away and Temu to buy advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.| Zofeen T Ebrahim / The Guardian: |
WISPAP says Pakistan's internet speeds have dropped 30% to 40% over the past few weeks; many in tech believe the government is testing a nationwide firewall — Government denies new cybersecurity measures responsible for up to 40% drop in internet speeds across the country
More: Associated Press, BBC, New York Times, Associated Press, The Diplomat, and DevX
| Claire Che / Bloomberg: |
Didi reports Q2 revenue up 4.1% YoY to ~$7.1B, a ~$196M net profit, and record ride-hailing transactions, as the company recovers from a $1.2B US fine in 2022 — - The business is recovering after years of instability — Didi is said to be preparing for an eventual Hong Kong listing
More: Didi Global, South China Morning Post, and Reuters
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