Microsoft AI PCs Debut, Apple AC/DC Chip, OLED Burn-In Long-term Test

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech May 21 Opinion [Why is Apple making a data center chip?](=.7_O-4A9iXD6KPbhuFttD7yNlE5JBBCf7NBHHNchBfuA) A report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last week indicated that Apple was going to put its own chips in the data center, and a few days later,... =._jGeCDpKkiTDF1LSDd9kvxM_UUKarr4NuA6soXwQFYA A report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last week indicated that Apple was going to put its own chips in the data center, and a few days later,... Arm Powered [Microsoft shows off new AI PC laptops, new Surface Pro](=.zm0ZcT3yfvpwciCKvkucbEVxiMbtB-ZLvdMgzBd0FQ4) It starts with a new (optional) 13 inch OLED with HDR display: 2,880 x 1,920 resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio, 267 PPI, and a dynamic refresh... =.OWayKizF5U1FFNmPsW0FRa6SxQc0ckMern58cgDhAt0 It starts with a new (optional) 13 inch OLED with HDR display: 2,880 x 1,920 resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio, 267 PPI, and a dynamic refresh... Display Tech [The OLED Burn-In Test: Three Month Update](=.Dtve-8gehFEQTg6RfkHlw_9O21dWL_8uHfydxfdw8yk) It's been 3 months since we started our OLED burn-in test using an MSI 32" [4K QD-OLED as a productivity monitor](=.pKtnGrYMQuquTP59tUiCkQZe-I8dDTm1lDK6O4ZPnyE). In today's update we're going to talk burn in, firmware updates, and general usage. =.FzuzvQT6npRDC8lSY2mG4zx7SlWWEBZfNuaUY6aJOyc =.FAS1GMAgAEG6JgDlE3nlvUtx5TIySfyu16-Zd1Rmrds It's been 3 months since we started our OLED burn-in test using an MSI 32" [4K QD-OLED as a productivity monitor](=.X2uYpPLRt_GLBnYBMmOo56gDfCBY2ZlQk1oSVE6dGM4). In today's update we're going to talk burn in, firmware updates, and general usage. =.QsHOu9dUetAeCk_vFH_3iUECifOmlA75aCyd2yGbvdY WTF [Hertz gets caught charging multiple Tesla renters for not returning the EVs with a full tank of gas](=.60W7MPTdbZLvwllV1RmgjhZ6Yss3uM_LW8OUuXm7ua0) Even though it is obvious that Teslas do not use gasoline, the customer had difficulty convincing Hertz customer service reps to reverse the charge. the company finally... =.JpwrMiVof1S4SwLc9qeIJQOtoKloRoLqdyUFLB23Hkg Even though it is obvious that Teslas do not use gasoline, the customer had difficulty convincing Hertz customer service reps to reverse the charge. the company finally... Tech Culture [How the Dreamcast almost bankrupted Nvidia before a Sega executive saved the company](=.ieubGBOudpiyKehWfhK2a988uRvoOdPTnnagOlAixXE) Nvidia's first graphics accelerator product, the NV1, hadn't found much success following its release in 1995. But that didn't stop Sega from asking Nvidia to develop the... =.A1z_kUGDwvCBR2b8i26hVumXfQOZtDO-d1CQUHguSYc Nvidia's first graphics accelerator product, the NV1, hadn't found much success following its release in 1995. But that didn't stop Sega from asking Nvidia to develop the... 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OLED Replacement [Samsung introduces world's first QD-LED display: The tech that could replace OLED](=.V4B6Iazr6v_rZ9NeVLoFsDHaLQSqCzml_xD44-q5wGc) We've seen QD-OLED panels appear in several TVs and monitors in recent times, including the Asus PG32UCDM. While QD-LED, aka NanoLED, QDEL, or quantum dot electroluminescent, is... =.6Bhri_bYPxaP2nD6LbVALU5l7qoU-oOtfsJBkuSVqko We've seen QD-OLED panels appear in several TVs and monitors in recent times, including the Asus PG32UCDM. While QD-LED, aka NanoLED, QDEL, or quantum dot electroluminescent, is... Big Storage [WD's large-capacity portable hard drives are back with new 6TB models](=.lDURk3fNl3O9HGpDqFyBa5DQK83Gu_RP_xi4uLVS864) Western Digital's portable 2.5-inch HDDs are now available in 6TB variants. The new models are the highest-capacity portable HDDs currently on the market, as WD's offerings have... =.Q356d7YzrfohY8v_2rLHo4FtZ8pJBLJAtwNp4mbnRnM Western Digital's portable 2.5-inch HDDs are now available in 6TB variants. The new models are the highest-capacity portable HDDs currently on the market, as WD's offerings have... (Lack of) Privacy [Slack has been siphoning user data to train AI models without asking permission](=.ZfQY-gNyCuBAGLFFujT_hR_eHuzjcWd0g72jxHvSB7o) The revelation, which blew up online this week after a user called it out on X/Twitter, has plenty of people peeved that Slack didn't make this clearer... =.ZXZ3-4maXOYpY3i60Q-0RBtrmjf8HTEdEs6AcbGWQRU The revelation, which blew up online this week after a user called it out on X/Twitter, has plenty of people peeved that Slack didn't make this clearer... How To [Six ways to eliminate the unhelpful "AI Overviews" in Google search results](=.Ao1CZ0DK_Mshq8kSdXSPt6P6I0Vpe83G8S80VYWoPd8) If you share my feelings, we have a few ways that you can avoid Google's terrible AI search summaries. They are not foolproof or as ideal as... =.mkGBCNVAQU1CAkP9KnTsSJL4Do5ZzrUVEzHqf5JN-KI If you share my feelings, we have a few ways that you can avoid Google's terrible AI search summaries. They are not foolproof or as ideal as... Gaming [Valve's next game is a hero shooter called Deadlock – mixes Overwatch, Valorant, DOTA, and others](=.JoGda_gm6iMUQCSZEt9duCg_30g8Dy_ewOT2aavIRF0) A leaker known for reporting on Valve projects recently shared screenshots of a rumored upcoming online game from the company. Called Deadlock, the competitive shooter has drawn... =.29s0l1HV9mYG0GXRdt4fnLAwJI4l7j4TOiY10qv5e94 A leaker known for reporting on Valve projects recently shared screenshots of a rumored upcoming online game from the company. Called Deadlock, the competitive shooter has drawn... Industry [CEO pay hits record highs: Meet the top earners](=.CKUcSrEMpuydTZZJ7_gF2k4rDDYTIngYy9_Q_GpU9T8) The amount of compensation CEOs receive at many Fortune 500 companies has risen dramatically over the last five years, reports the Wall Street Journal, with half the... =.VCTIJ6VwVXBPwuEAYzIKJVxlr_4tzoTUsPe9Btdq6UY The amount of compensation CEOs receive at many Fortune 500 companies has risen dramatically over the last five years, reports the Wall Street Journal, with half the... Hardware [Here are all the new Copilot+ AI laptops powered by Snapdragon X processors](=.idvRYXV3OpFTLhyIhgFld6aMNUmuCb8DTRBI4RTQnKw) Starting with Microsoft's own offerings, the new Surface Laptop can be configured with either the Snapdragon X Elite or Snapdragon X Plus. Available for pre-order starting at... =.d5bRaAFSBTLFXDtjpqDucrVCF84jkUyhIMgLRYAHwQQ Starting with Microsoft's own offerings, the new Surface Laptop can be configured with either the Snapdragon X Elite or Snapdragon X Plus. Available for pre-order starting at... Apple [A thinner, more expensive iPhone may be joining Apple's lineup](=.UVSg-l8kz3TaQ1A1ke3yRt9E_qeY5wqRmsgYEGMHKuE) Apple is working on a slimmed down version of the iPhone, according to a report in The Information, which cited three people that have direct knowledge of... =.Kf_ER7wmdjhZ6VU312nkIkJ6Bp1EaMlHclO2yNbkZlk Apple is working on a slimmed down version of the iPhone, according to a report in The Information, which cited three people that have direct knowledge of... AI [Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton says universal basic income needed in face of AI-related job losses](=.K7tnY04Y74GwwlNjXoP6msEktbnhxXQP-bm2A20BXyU) Speaking to the BBC's Newsnight program, Hinton said he was "very worried about AI taking lots of mundane jobs." As such, he has advised the UK government... =.68Y4s68rBFlD-C32ZZ4H2vtKRyVL62mh_tvFc45cNdg Speaking to the BBC's Newsnight program, Hinton said he was "very worried about AI taking lots of mundane jobs." As such, he has advised the UK government... Retro [Dangerous nostalgia: Taking Windows XP online will result in auto-installed viruses in a matter of minutes](=.bnuUzaUc5e0eUPbxY0EloBkmn40eze11JyL8K3AUqPc) To prove how dangerous it can be to use old and deprecated operating systems without any antivirus program, firewall or routers in 2024, YouTuber Eric Parker performed... =.xzbB5e6DtmI-VHTkYQb_EnKpDDQr5Ufw5lx3GYGqjvo To prove how dangerous it can be to use old and deprecated operating systems without any antivirus program, firewall or routers in 2024, YouTuber Eric Parker performed... AI [OpenAI removes Scarlett Johansson-like voice from ChatGPT after actress hires legal counsel](=.xwOCwKMKcfqhFfGK58o-HLgB66uWiCYB-CvdWtNZHX4) OpenAI introduced its new GPT-4o model earlier this month. In addition to being "smarter" than its predecessor, it also features a very realistic voice assistant that speaks... =.GCyOfHCoNi3oZ4jDdo2Swmgtt1LxUWmBEtlYhSTliHk OpenAI introduced its new GPT-4o model earlier this month. In addition to being "smarter" than its predecessor, it also features a very realistic voice assistant that speaks... Tech Culture [College students find exploit to run laundromat machines for free or add money to an account without paying](=.cxdOjPlRRLgaJ6IXWT0Gd2y_3qucBsGPuYm8FLLY3aE) Two California college students stumbled upon a way to get free laundry services by exploiting a security vulnerability. The bug affects over a million internet-connected laundry machines... =.UrkA0LGBI31IJYndQuvnnikkxXdsVIUcOBd-KJAzd-E Two California college students stumbled upon a way to get free laundry services by exploiting a security vulnerability. The bug affects over a million internet-connected laundry machines... Electronics [Lego contraption shatters mouse-clicking speed records at 70+ clicks per second](=.TWNzYHutCypCSfu6n7u_oaVhRgHm9Pic0feJF5E_5oA) Lucas put his contraption to the test on CPStest.org, a nifty website that clocks your clicking speed by having you rapidly tap inside a box. I gave... =._zzHJ6Vgc8K7hOvmYv3ltSFoPYjR-fcMZqnqkOvNZ7U Lucas put his contraption to the test on CPStest.org, a nifty website that clocks your clicking speed by having you rapidly tap inside a box. I gave... Tech Culture [Acoustic attacks could be a serious threat to the future of underwater data centers](=.O6Vq2eK6vAPFWYOpzThlZDG9Ks0HNKYx0yo_KLAe76M) From Microsoft's Project Natick to China's Hainan Undersea Data Center Demonstration Development Project, we've seen data centers being placed underwater for years, saving precious land space and... =.bCWpsEFjFB2P1i1pUWGIiYYKgwN7HZCjam7N_GlAekI From Microsoft's Project Natick to China's Hainan Undersea Data Center Demonstration Development Project, we've seen data centers being placed underwater for years, saving precious land space and... [Dune's iconic stillsuit has been recreated, allowing wearers to drink their own sweat](=.lBNbrPSO0Rupg0Ftw3PmHeLZSl24NoxXQ-FdiUVk4kc) =.vm3pwHzJ1LV0nizeXwM5XFSuWHaqtFcZfxyFFmKDtxU In the original Dune book, full-body stillsuits consisted of layers that absorbed body moisture from sweating and urination. This was then filtered so users could drink the... [New AI headphone prototype filters out noise, focuses on voices](=.kwOci0qenWr6NVjvCO-zlMRJrH_fvajsAZHp6HRVzQk) =.vem4dTgzvT1v2MS5JOr0wZSGiSwI44ytIUOBL4GvXSo Most active noise-canceling headphones work by producing sound waves to counteract lower-frequency environmental rumbles like engine drones. But they end up canceling all sound in those frequencies,... [Fake OS update screens let procrastinators buy extra break time](=.WzBV9Gy0-G1lcI-Mw31dGvbcrjGijYTIc3pPcgULV6Q) =.xnX3vkL5o2LzE5VAK1gqi50rj2MVHeeoSy1D6WkHWBo X user Matty McTech recently shared a pro tool for procrastinators and pranksters alike. White Screen is a handy website that lets visitors go full screen with... [Microsoft plans to make the next Call of Duty a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass](=.UwKj69UzVjZlpD6VMvihQP9PwYYUNgTAPl0bfeBfJko) =.pHhMvTHV0j-sFcxKNZj88OpaDSvLKVPOtTItV4QAJqU The enormously successful Call of Duty franchise has entertained first-person shooter fans on all platforms since 2003. The title is one of the main reasons Microsoft fought... [The future of gaming monitors? TCL unveils 1,000Hz 4K display](=.rCP6NG8OtGZej-Wpo7g8-A05WDaCFBscF88V-BVwy88) =.8Eb1RYOcaWzso6QT2UXg-vmxTDQb0qqlt6-SPlDSOVQ The refresh rate race has gone into overdrive in the last few years, with monitors able to reach 540Hz, such as the Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP,... [First gaming handheld featuring Intel's Lunar Lake chips has been spotted](=.byYWrfDUmcdCJOG4ZcAYe2yjBY6BfJkzEZS5lg1dzPE) =.BvQRZi87MV2VH7Kgn7-Hp-SnTWocxHHq5LkBKVDFtSo Intel has tried to dethrone AMD's Ryzen Z1-series chips as the dominant supplier for handheld gaming consoles running Windows 11 with little success, but that may change... [Sony doesn't want companies to use its music to train generative AI algorithms](=.L7QKuUy9jGiGbKCvOVbU-WjCVgsdyyKZH0UC-BfTrQ8) =.V0YIt9MP9Yr-Vsoou7iTAO5vuGZbUyk6yqbxbE7AQC4 Sony sent a letter to more than 700 companies and organizations to take a stand against copyright abuse in AI training practices. Sony Music Group is warning... [NASA's Juno images hint at shifting ice shell over Europa's underground ocean](=.pDGo835XVVa64CFZtxhPKcmjbDw5_AV5oiyBfOQoYwA) =.I6Cn_3qXpGRSELn0AJLkgHp1sSZqJ_Un54-ErhjiREc The high-resolution pictures, taken during Juno's flyby of Europa on September 29, 2022, seem to support the "true polar wander" theory – that Europa's ice shell is... [Vanishing act: A quarter of all web pages that existed between 2013 and 2023 are gone](=.d6hYsPxxo_cq2jz0-MJIMrvKqCqK5ivUuVo9XeT15X0) =.VDushn5_9nnZiEW5R5ohxul3s2j0KhI0keHmdat8ZeE Furthermore, a quarter of all web pages that existed during that same period – between 2013 and 2023 – were no longer accessible as of last October.... [Unbuilt data centers in high demand as firms secure space years in advance](=.XubwsmxEDrlYuCIn4bnlYB9ODaHWR5fy3OXx2itcnFM) =.fMJDH0Tyg3GTKhgn28GVPxKODffmyv1JPR2kx7NwS8I The numbers are staggering – real estate firm CBRE found that a whopping 84% of the massive data center capacity currently under construction in the US has... 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