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Vivo X300 Ultra takes aim at DSLRs with Zeiss lenses and pro photography tools
Vivo has launched the X300 Ultra in China as a device built heavily around advanced imaging hardware, continuing a trend in which smartphone makers are trying to push deeper into territory once dominated by DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
CachyOS emerges as a fast, gaming-ready Arch Linux OS alternative
CachyOS is a performance-driven Arch Linux-based distribution that’s been grabbing attention lately as more gamers and power users highlight its speed and polished out-of-the-box experience. As Linux gaming continues to gain momentum and become a bigger talking point, CachyOS is increasingly being mentioned as a go-to choice for users who want cutting-edge software without sacrificing responsiveness or control.
Amazon is spending $4 billion to bring next-day delivery service to rural America
The stakes are high because rural residents collectively spend about $1 trillion a year on clothing, electronics, household goods, and other items – roughly 20% of US retail purchases, excluding autos and gasoline, according to Morgan Stanley.
You can buy a $10,000 iPhone 17 Pro with a piece of Steve Jobs' turtleneck embedded inside
Caviar is launching the extravagant device to coincide with Apple’s 50th anniversary this year, hence its inclusion of the “50 Anniversary Edition” text on the rear.
Microsoft plans 100% native Windows 11 apps in major shift away from web wrappers
Rudy Huyn, a Partner Architect at Microsoft working on the Store and File Explorer, said in a post on X that he is building a new team to work on Windows apps. “You don’t need prior experience with the platform.. what matters most is strong product thinking and a deep…
ChatGPT isn't getting spicier – OpenAI puts adult mode on indefinite hold
Unlike competitor Grok, which is famed for its Spicy mode and less strict guardrails, OpenAI has shied away from ChatGPT generating x-rated material since the chatbot launched.
New magnetic field system enables wireless communication 100 meters underground
Traditional radio-based systems often suffer severe attenuation underground, as soil and rock absorb or scatter electromagnetic waves. By contrast, magnetic induction uses low-frequency magnetic fields that can propagate through solid ground with less attenuation than conventional radio waves.
Audiophile myth challenged as $4,000 boutique audio cable fails to beat $7 Amazon Basics in lab test
YouTube channel Audio Science Review compares Kimber’s boutique KS 1036 interconnects with a battered Amazon Basics cable that host Amir says he’s used for years without issue.
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