Legends of Tech: Sony Walkman, Bluetooth 6.0, Intel Woes, Phone Mic Eavesdropping?

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech September 5 Legends of Tech [Sony Walkman: The First Personal Entertainer](=.tf-Cj9U9WFB11bg_VYcNoOfxMt8NZ8Mlkop__KjmkOc) The [Sony Walkman](=._ZjaU0K34ODQ5hzhhrs-6RkV7TiksrjUPyQzJKoHc_4) was not only a revolutionary device, it was revolutionary on a cultural scale. With the Walkman you could play any song, anywhere, anytime, before the same was possible for movies, e-books or video games. =.VO3tb_bGHhnLE_KbhVP22mKvAg5LpFscPsgC8iD01AI =.h7b0_C-sUbV4hOgUDZAOCatnaFHmbE-iV9abz6-rFXw The [Sony Walkman](=.GWtVutlujFs04UkT0QB511PLSRryxSXqurPWZ5iNDA4) was not only a revolutionary device, it was revolutionary on a cultural scale. With the Walkman you could play any song, anywhere, anytime, before the same was possible for movies, e-books or video games. =.Y0qNf8-MmjsDZp7NX0Y2oPhPwtTLuQoCgtMDyWaSsVM Wireless [Bluetooth 6.0 arrives with new features and improved efficiency for wireless connectivity](=.jciWrD6TND-Nh4mjadYDKHrut2pxkM5AuEpVgyVg3Xs) The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has just released the core specifications for the latest version of its namesake wireless technology. According to the organization, Bluetooth Core... =.vvpUdEUsE-OM0W2bFeVb7VmNWrNmHkzLKy7_uf7GH0E The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has just released the core specifications for the latest version of its namesake wireless technology. According to the organization, Bluetooth Core... WTF [Facebook partner admits to eavesdropping on conversations via phone mics for ad targeting](=.P3UZysjo4lQZRPArV4ttO_AEAng3jcn055mZT1wC8f4) A pitch deck from Cox Media Group (CMG), seen by 404 Media, states that the marketing firm uses its AI-powered Active Listening software to capture real-time data... =.NqFkagP_0rfXHKcmv_hg-Pdu_fhJVofMt5eu4hgYw_0 A pitch deck from Cox Media Group (CMG), seen by 404 Media, states that the marketing firm uses its AI-powered Active Listening software to capture real-time data... Opinion [Intel's gathering storm and why it needs to stay the course](=.EQlUfnU-yckRgAcc4KAX4cEe6OX-mKG9DaHumWdbfJc) Over the weekend, Reuters' Max Cherney and Milana Vinn broke the story that Intel's management team will present a new restructuring plan to its Board next week.... =.29CXwYKas4VwrMZW3CAiJioNQqt-BlfEaRr_APwwENo Over the weekend, Reuters' Max Cherney and Milana Vinn broke the story that Intel's management team will present a new restructuring plan to its Board next week.... Developers [The most popular programming languages in 2024: What does it mean for your learning journey?](=.47rRNowd4W1w623meU12ib2Lxu4XOt819mU1BZ4BYHc) Learning to code has been one of the more popular ways to gain a foothold in the tech space. Web development, data science, and especially artificial intelligence... =.Gks1_tAtqa4W8y_9OWTdyZ9n6-6scNKXcY7gB8q3fhs Learning to code has been one of the more popular ways to gain a foothold in the tech space. Web development, data science, and especially artificial intelligence... [TechSpot Jobs](=.Q75toIQCdHZBK6B8tnmpPO9c-kwQJXu0MWEtdS8rFFg) [Jobs of the Week](=.rs5JSXoxv_FF1DZYC2nLnBV58tSDfeMuPuVLVzwUzLw) [Staff Platform Engineer Ripple Labs - London View details - Apply here.](=.RRF8nWNXMgowT0NmcJXb0sLi7I8CARwpCcCd0WVO2e8) [Hardware Design Engineer BlueHalo LLC - Hidden Maryland View details - Apply here.](=.nVRfK9117RM_sg49lmteMhgeQjSgGEYjOf67WY-vI88) [Principal Hardware System Design Engineer CommScope - Sunnyvale View details - Apply here.](=.JPjKmBsxwMVV7nuzyDWGQKtxS2WsBU0Rk_cHxg1Ucn0) Next-Gen [Nvidia's RTX 5090 might draw 600W, other Blackwell GPUs could also increase wattage](=.1xMCllBYxP9ovdqHKtZjC1NVJy0VoR9HOfDcLc82aXo) A prominent leaker claims Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5000 series graphics cards will consume significantly more power than their predecessors. The rumors might not represent final TDPs, so... =.YdQuHewPm9BcMMJxWxamA-tdFIy_4Xo0e0GeTFzz8IE A prominent leaker claims Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5000 series graphics cards will consume significantly more power than their predecessors. The rumors might not represent final TDPs, so... Custom PC [Cooler Master's Shark X gaming PC surfaces for $7K, value hits the lifeboat](=.RwPICXYV1_S1mHgxYyzH1_ejajTsWmf3AWsKC37gv3g) Under the hood – err, dorsal fin – is an Intel Core i7-14700F CPU mated to a B760I WiFi mini-ITX motherboard that is paired with 64 GB... =.JYDDn4IXVpJfym5rR5Uek3huu5iaipZt-1t1R0uzXQU Under the hood – err, dorsal fin – is an Intel Core i7-14700F CPU mated to a B760I WiFi mini-ITX motherboard that is paired with 64 GB... Software [Microsoft's new Windows App is a renamed and refreshed Remote Desktop connection tool, baffling users](=.kwtUfxS60oQhw4vAdoLstDljfi3XGZU7x1VVewrHDeU) Microsoft is introducing a new "Windows App" for both Windows and Apple platforms, providing users with a secure remote tool to access a Windows 11 or Windows... =.SxizIKhddr33xGcqCD2-IoKIiYI0amuOW47G7aI9e6Y Microsoft is introducing a new "Windows App" for both Windows and Apple platforms, providing users with a secure remote tool to access a Windows 11 or Windows... Industry [Nvidia's record $279 billion loss in market value highlights fears of AI bubble collapse](=.suivxW020DAN_vy3za1o3nmrXZe4waiJsRzNZMzdb6Q) Nvidia shares crashed more than 9% during regular trading yesterday, the result of weak data on the state of the manufacturing sector from the Institute for Supply... =.GJD4TEKGM3Kt2ou97rGxmk0mdNAo2QkZQmUf8_jmM8g Nvidia shares crashed more than 9% during regular trading yesterday, the result of weak data on the state of the manufacturing sector from the Institute for Supply... Intel [Intel's poor stock performance could lead to its removal from the Dow Jones](=.NGz_Jw5xVApEIK8W5cJkTcMbCBAdJVdd7pkGS8mMKQ4) The chipmaker's market cap has now dipped below $100 billion for the first time since its peak in 2000. Its stock has plummeted nearly 60% this year... =.jBhCC4_oLusje6CcasuQv5G5TBUt64SVb0-N6OCm6kY The chipmaker's market cap has now dipped below $100 billion for the first time since its peak in 2000. Its stock has plummeted nearly 60% this year... Gaming [Sony shuts down Concord: Customers will be refunded, game goes offline September 6](=.eNVXJ-1wD0US8gc30U7DE30gjAY6JQvFY6auVU4ctTw) Concord players should begin seeing refunds for the game starting Tuesday. Sony has delisted its AAA online shooter and will shut down its servers on Friday following... =.3T9mbOoH_ad6ffOAvYtcDtrwDhjAXa3aJ_TKDUfSrr0 Concord players should begin seeing refunds for the game starting Tuesday. Sony has delisted its AAA online shooter and will shut down its servers on Friday following... Hardware [MSI's latest concept is a massive PC you can chat with directly – no monitor needed](=.AL2dRAT7OFOZEom3PWHwfnagZaXVPB5BocJzpJyTbLc) The company showed off its bold new MEG Vision X AI PC concept at IFA 2024 in Berlin, which along with packing the latest hardware, also features... =.WPNH7B3SX1j_DTxI9xIB8v6QvE_5LkAukOW3lVHJy9o The company showed off its bold new MEG Vision X AI PC concept at IFA 2024 in Berlin, which along with packing the latest hardware, also features... Opinion [Intel's Lunar Lake reignites PC competition, Core Ultra Series 2 is now official](=.6EXVGRNmBKbzfjwX7wVcRg5l4XjuTFel7CB88mI1_jo) Inspired by the competitive threat from Arm-based chips such as Apple's M-series SoCs and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X-series, Intel made a number of dramatic changes to its chip... =.zmbwSCE7DNWuvrZl2kyOf4zMN0GjEauUoBVLFMzGylw Inspired by the competitive threat from Arm-based chips such as Apple's M-series SoCs and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X-series, Intel made a number of dramatic changes to its chip... Space [Six rogue planets spotted by James Webb Telescope in nearby nebula](=.whp46f51xqSPmw3zdYy6tdcRfBNWB40cmCtNjkEX8FM) NASA estimates that trillions of rogue planets could be hidden within a single galaxy, including our own Milky Way. A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University... =.2W_b7MLTF4JIJDhSxZ1vhNjUuDspCxXglh1ubJq6c8c NASA estimates that trillions of rogue planets could be hidden within a single galaxy, including our own Milky Way. A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University... Software [New "Workspaces" PowerToy can launch a set of apps exactly where you left off](=.-AeMMQOra0I3BTdy2LVNkhU5U_ilz37qrZ7WGLDzbB4) A new MS PowerToys utility called Workspaces lets you create, save, and launch sets of applications with a custom layout and configuration on your desktop with one click. =.e1r6DifNf7s4b2H4oLz7rvDpqMPR1TRtDLaWESB7ePg A new MS PowerToys utility called Workspaces lets you create, save, and launch sets of applications with a custom layout and configuration on your desktop with one click. Gaming [Acer unveils new gaming PCs, including its first handheld, and a Predator 15th-gen Core Arrow Lake desktop](=.RfEvH5TDwnX7skEGTS2NUmkcRN2tHr52Cl7t2rdRB9Y) Acer's showcase featured an upcoming gaming desktop, two mainstream laptops, and the company's first handheld gaming PC. Although Acer's branding attempts to align these new products with... =.przYUvQ6fi1Ut2pQ1twhyJOH7o364Oi4yB21N5CkP6g Acer's showcase featured an upcoming gaming desktop, two mainstream laptops, and the company's first handheld gaming PC. Although Acer's branding attempts to align these new products with... Watch This [See Doom running in real 3D on a volumetric hologram display](=.Bpxp8aiqaGMazRDFy5CQx6HJd4bA57gpNSTnN28zPXQ) Running id Software's iconic Doom on things like a McDonald's kiosk, Notepad, a smart lamp, a Lego block, a lawn mower, or another video game is impressive,... =.BrlOOLugUy_SJ_OBkp4suuIFInAXND8_cwo6gE1DbCg Running id Software's iconic Doom on things like a McDonald's kiosk, Notepad, a smart lamp, a Lego block, a lawn mower, or another video game is impressive,... 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