A new tracker carrying the model number EI-T5900 has shown up in both press renders and FCC filings. Samsung has dropped the second generation’s pill shape for a squircle with no built-in loop anywhere. Without a loop, you’ll need an accessory to attach it to anything. That’s what people are arguing about. I think we’re … Read more
Apple must pay $5.7 billion for infringing on patents held by Taction Technology, a US jury ruled on Friday. The patents relate to Apple’s Taptic Engine, which is the hardware Apple uses to provide haptic feedback for notifications, button presses, and other interactions. Taction first filed the lawsuit in 2021, alleging Apple had “infringed and … Read more
Following last month’s icon update, Pixel Weather is getting a slightly more substantial update with a refresh button for the homescreen widget. This straightforward update adds a refresh button to the top-right corner of the “Forecasted weather” widget. Upon tapping, you’ll briefly see a spinner as the new data loads. This saves you from having … Read more
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Sony’s new ULT range of speakers stretches from the relatively manageable $450 ULT Tower 5 to the frankly ridiculous $1,200 ULT Tower Max. Sitting between them is the ULT Tower 7, with excellent sound, an ample selection of inputs, a combined 420 watts of output, and a 30-hour battery. Be warned, though, while it’s smaller … Read more
As data platforms evolve from serving primarily human users to serving AI agents, the biggest change may not be the tools themselves, but the way data engineering is organized and delivered. Over the past decade, data engineering has gone through a major wave of specialization. Large, monolithic data platforms have gradually evolved into what is … Read more
At least 104 people were arrested, including nine elected officials as well as congressional and other candidates. Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! Over 100 protesters were arrested near the United Nations in New York on Thursday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the … Read more
Lebanese PM calls for urgent global aid as humanitarian crisis worsens Thursday’s reports appear like most other days with respect to Israeli operations in southern Lebanon. Artillery strikes were persistent across the region, and Israeli drones were attacking populated areas, including the area near a restaurant in Nabatieh al-Fawqa. But at the same time, Israeli … Read more
Sergei Lavrov I’d like to begin by expressing my gratitude to my Western colleagues, especially my European ones. Let me explain why. If it weren’t for them, the Ukrainian situation would remain in limbo, and the residents of Crimea, Donbass, and Novorossiya would be deprived of the right to choose. Back in 2004, by forcing … Read more
Former Knights star Matty Johns has broken down in tears as he heaped praise on the Newcastle team and its fans after a gripping and gritty NRL preliminary final win over Penrith. The Knights played more than half the game with 12 men on the field after Phoenix Crossland was sent off for a hip … Read more