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[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech February 1 Tech Culture [Musk tops overrated CEO poll, Tesla HQ moving to Texas](=.JtMmxHySHRTmGMCD2ggouJmb7Rj6uJ7OliyvX4b2t9A) It was five years ago when Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta filed a lawsuit after the EV giant granted Musk the largest executive compensation package in history. Tornetta... =.cTaXO4MonpL6v_g1BQe3pDMXqlN3Xf6BhPEaWZSU1Yk It was five years ago when Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta filed a lawsuit after the EV giant granted Musk the largest executive compensation package in history. Tornetta... Hardware [Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super Review](=.i132O1hqOCux2TGNIkFX3lY_CSALu2-zS3R-ZOG0rOQ) One would assume that Nvidia's ["new" GeForce RTX 4080 Super](=.LGGhyKRoQXh91UsHI_KWH0gQcibrp_TPveEeqZZwjpU) is a special version of the original. But in reality, it's essentially the RTX 4080 with a much-needed price cut. Is that enough? =.Nm7C-zKu8jjVTZhiYE8gSxbIr5w0UPk8hkAkdZsiZSU =.bB63hiu-CQ5hWwhoeIQQY4y9mYlpJUzBrGEi5_gklzA One would assume that Nvidia's ["new" GeForce RTX 4080 Super](=.pb5UXWRdxHUuhdplteejcWP50TNCSopQYS2F5wUleyQ) is a special version of the original. But in reality, it's essentially the RTX 4080 with a much-needed price cut. Is that enough? =.AlpgKaE7sABQ6nvMdHQpasl04E9qNb9kLx9kA65u1Tw Security [Mercedes-Benz accidentally shared its source code and business secrets with the whole world](=.6tgg9KmEvGGyQt9TlTfDKo4WIBL_cPv6PnXYobfrjp8) UK-based security company RedHunt Labs recently discovered an authentication token belonging to a Mercedes-Benz employee. The token was hosted in a public GitHub repository, as stated by... =.mWXQkiBAiV4h9awLLeSgU5W272MZoVidst8YXc7JGzk UK-based security company RedHunt Labs recently discovered an authentication token belonging to a Mercedes-Benz employee. The token was hosted in a public GitHub repository, as stated by... Ultra-long Range [HaLow Wi-Fi standard achieves 1.8-mile range in field test](=.7q9ikySw5QAkfIgbRRHCO8RevaE0Ew2kJYY7cmqmz68) A recent video demonstration from Morse Micro proves that the HaLow Wi-Fi standard, also known as IEEE 802.11ah, can maintain connections up to 3 kilometers, or just... =.NvkjJ5tJUG9FE2vZUpsHKX9F6hkE4O2dddDF_AthT6s A recent video demonstration from Morse Micro proves that the HaLow Wi-Fi standard, also known as IEEE 802.11ah, can maintain connections up to 3 kilometers, or just... Browsers [Microsoft Edge under fire for stealing Chrome browser tabs](=.0Ho0M53msBYM5Oaz_Vo9y6bQe0su-OpYZZyN-iB5bZg) Microsoft Edge is back in the spotlight – but not for what you'd think. According to several disgruntled users, Edge has been caught red-handed snatching open tabs... =.WEEZt539leulhmSOelrwQ-btWvtJhWHtTHWnRoAcMa8 Microsoft Edge is back in the spotlight – but not for what you'd think. According to several disgruntled users, Edge has been caught red-handed snatching open tabs... [TechSpot Jobs](=.l4l6pPR8-qK6Y6_vzUEktcIXcLoO6YOab0TV2cjgmVI) [Jobs of the Week](=.szaMGTS8xyF5LcoP5DRQVLuHWBUxhD00636Hju_5hLk) [Sr DevOps Engineer Fiserv, Inc. - Lincoln, NE View details - Apply here.](=.aeaE4v-CmXOAf5MRhl_3QcDjgg1vX74mN3xqkDkHRsw) [Software Engineer II Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology - Santa Monica, CA View details - Apply here.](=.m9ycVPuHZYxRmuohgIuA5VR6rjSMZtV-zmrP8cZfrE8) [Information Security Analyst (Remote Within Ca) University of California Office of the President - Oakland View details - Apply here.](=.EFuHV7EhdsaaDq1w0fYKlZoFRIQMgmcUVkVO-tcExsQ) Microsoft CEO [Satya Nadella warns that hackers could cause breakdown in world order, calls for digital Geneva Convention](=.BV0A_zv_BpYFtxnuT5mxS8_hjtzLEAqb8OgltpOO59s) Nadella recently spoke to journalist and NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt about several topics, including AI, the 2024 election, and Microsoft's recent admission that Russian group... =.M8JtDE3WW-zj7rcqisA2T26rAG0BqafNZ8TZzDi7An8 Nadella recently spoke to journalist and NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt about several topics, including AI, the 2024 election, and Microsoft's recent admission that Russian group... Gaming [Max Payne RTX Remix mod sacrifices 90% of frame rates for the realistic lighting effects](=.o2rNJVle1ZD7Qogsz1s6G5EeeHnYkofVD3SvfhS_ZSw) Modders have been using the RTX Remix platform to improve the visual appearance of seasoned PC games for months. Decades-old titles gain ray tracing, path tracing, DLSS... =.6ch18fKJJCSbt0WHDhQdBK_7RH0aXhc5in-Hli3NYTU Modders have been using the RTX Remix platform to improve the visual appearance of seasoned PC games for months. Decades-old titles gain ray tracing, path tracing, DLSS... Opinion [How will generative AI impact our devices?](=.86jleyFt0iGocXHQhzQfxkz_ktWuzn35eKjzJFmWe7k) Initially, it appeared that these computing devices would play a minor role since the early GenAI applications and services were cloud-based and accessed like any typical website... =.1YLcdqKnmyQxH5JHHXvz6yghO1B4JLbeozqcb26IH58 Initially, it appeared that these computing devices would play a minor role since the early GenAI applications and services were cloud-based and accessed like any typical website... Storage [Samsung's new QLC Flash could bring 16TB SSDs to market](=.e8cRd1oinYaH07N9me38zD9zQI_Aq9Z4YDjXkcPfZ0I) The 2024 edition of IEEE's International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) is coming to San Francisco between February 18-22, and Samsung is seemingly ready to steal the show... =.ZmgUttVpSltslECA8-TCKfgWPd0oy6QrVzc3L8D9o-g The 2024 edition of IEEE's International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) is coming to San Francisco between February 18-22, and Samsung is seemingly ready to steal the show... Hardware [Thunderbolt alternative OCuLink tested for eGPUs, Nvidia's RTX 4090 benchmarked](=.D00pbaYSNVYHXGiUkwVcKA18SAeBgc7iRBaJQJAEJbM) Nvidia's RTX 4090 is a powerhouse GPU, but how much performance is lost when you dock it as an external graphics card due to the interface's limitations?... =.fbQsGHZ0feul_C-51K4ulFnE4Bx8TOZ9Bwt8o9tpf3k Nvidia's RTX 4090 is a powerhouse GPU, but how much performance is lost when you dock it as an external graphics card due to the interface's limitations?... Apple [iPhone 16 won't bring major design changes: Expect bigger displays and a capture button, not much more](=.BpnWl5O8pTS-9iMC7-wKx-b9yXsIbiAzHOPPRnLdL9E) Sources have told analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple has lowered its 2024 iPhone shipment projections, predicting a notable decline compared to last year. The company might see... =.gcA8VWYWdI2_pdvdaLB0XbErHY8cs4zpIfbdgMAw_q4 Sources have told analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple has lowered its 2024 iPhone shipment projections, predicting a notable decline compared to last year. The company might see... Hardware [Lamptron unveils CPU cooler with Full HD display that doubles as second screen](=.dB7rBlEWB0kxwpC7NN77g4OdeVfwuUxtKRBoZTJVq4w) Beyond its integrated display, the ST060 packs six 6mm heat pipes and brackets along with two PWM non-RGB fans, writes Caseking (via Tom's Hardware). It measures 5.04... =.ZMcLn2Ijq0AUlYTW2IJnb1rACHroSHRDL2ySLPAwamY Beyond its integrated display, the ST060 packs six 6mm heat pipes and brackets along with two PWM non-RGB fans, writes Caseking (via Tom's Hardware). It measures 5.04... Security [Hackers used Ars Technica and Vimeo to deliver malware using obfuscated binary instructions in a URL](=.4KSP0gQ1mnCe7RpfLoNfti-beyN9g2WYJIIZj4urDac) Security analytics firm Mandiant recently uncovered a "never-before-seen" attack chain that used Base 64 encoding on at least two different websites to deliver the second-stage payload of... =.xOZYZf5rVqJ67IDeVCvhntT650OQ0EbB4SzpA0FfPZM Security analytics firm Mandiant recently uncovered a "never-before-seen" attack chain that used Base 64 encoding on at least two different websites to deliver the second-stage payload of... [Spotify bashes Apple's new App Store policies in the EU, calls them "extortion"](=.fvP7-3MHmAHKC05RDOdAbRh7BBaLL7RMUvw3os0xscM) =.GM0qTOv_1j6oLG1H3wcpHziFJZLmtUP76CKEsswCCDM In a strongly-worded X thread, Ek described Apple's response to the DMA as a "masterclass in distortion," and accused the iPhone-maker of "twisting the situation" to pad... [Amazon is unlikely to lose Prime subscribers over Video ads](=.Ju-ovzWVUyQsVEQiN9GNjaAMaYtsrURY9DoY48Ex64k) =.Oi_9L2YZEb8BdoYKnmh4mmGvXSGQueul03UTzq0xXpI Humans are interesting creatures. By nature, we value exclusivity. We want to be the first to learn about a hip new trend, product, or service, and we... [Google One nears 100 million subscribers as Google bets big on AI](=.Dz5UoXCGyOIv0tPW5SnxKP2qqaHAd0DqFGwOEqsQIdQ) =.V0l21g0lGpcZ_YNARj6BAsXxUUUK_AzxpFwVEvUB1DA With subscription tiers ranging from 100GB to 30TB, and extras like Google Photos editing tools, Workspace upgrades, VPN access, and customer support benefits, it's easy to see... [Apple rejects UK's attempt to block security software updates on a global scale](=.Zk73zjIEZ0Rpl9BPdHQyXOWnyPR8vQULNEyCtpeL_VU) =.tQNxCRzG67rhxgd5Q7yZUsB6lLIE-7izvnvooCJhIl4 Apple has taken a stance against the proposed update to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), which could potentially grant the UK government unprecedented control over future software... [AMD stays vague on Radeon gaming performance amid downward 2023 financials](=.6KD9UD34bybsnGuJDzLIxDaOXwPVhUEb55AiyjFGJxg) =.ajRHsn4tQRUWDPsNGK0M-J893zLDdjGj6TFxHgLeifo AMD posted its 2023 financial results this week. Although the company did notably better in the last quarter of the year compared to 2022, it couldn't escape... [Bullitt, maker of Caterpillar, Land Rover, and Kodak-branded phones, goes out of business](=.l7MyWltul3z1NwEEwaMSZlww4a3uo_fmArygxA0-eO4) =.5DSGn_uGImL91UWulQ4sCBwSTl2HVrC8Mkq-ZgZDmW8 Earlier this month, The Telegraph wrote that Bullitt Group, Britain's top smartphone maker, was on the brink of collapse as it struggled to compete with the likes... [Palworld hits 19 million players on PC and Xbox within two weeks of launch](=.gwdW_3MN4XrBzVmcLTXlsklID9Vh3ihntFe2nJsQjQE) =.qh1da0lNSTlBXiFTzOeHkMgzzposTFSrAsWDY0Wlsj8 In an X post, the official Palworld account revealed that the game has already sold around 12 million copies on Steam and has approximately 7 million players... [Intel Xeon W9-3595X Geekbench listing reveals 60 cores, 120 threads and 4.6GHz base clock](=.LTEVnyw0Jmq9W9bXjATgYkQQcSK_b6eoiupiH0UQP9Q) =.e6erSWtutEWT-WEAHcd3VIYPoV6v6wwvswB90kzagdY The listing, discovered by Benchleaks, appears to confirm previous speculation about Intel's plans to launch the Xeon W2500 and W-3500 series workstation and HEDT processors in early... [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 likely to be slimmer with wider screens, may include cheaper model](=.BPoGmxJ07c0H1RpHekIHRDZsVXJPEwc0K_z3cYSOghI) =.zl_tLPCScK4mowDpvgdM-avVx-sSbj-C-jJQPUEcekc With foldable devices such as the Honor Magic V2 offering a slimmer design than the Galaxy Z Fold 5 – 9.9mm vs. 13.4mm – a new Samsung... [Artificial plants can convert wind and rain into electricity](=.ZHeDgLGLaAQeK1gn8VfktreceqQNk2sEPn765fj2QM0) =.jlOVHfxsLMBqA0r3u4fTrjuH0aNJ5XBy2Yu0yAp1cgY Researchers from the American Chemical Society (ACS) recently released a paper detailing a fake plant that could harvest energy from wind and rain. Combining two clean power... [PayPal is cutting 2,500 jobs globally in major workforce reduction](=.0yVf9Y-vADVYUWHyngp7xtNSxJcaiKV19HML6H2zbmE) =.psG-xoJTFpo_aFw0WpUUo_YiS4zj_KEC6-Gd6Aas7R8 President and CEO Alex Chriss, who was appointed head of PayPal in September, gave staff the bad news on Tuesday. In a memo titled Preparing for the... [Starlink satellites exchange petabytes of data per day through space laser links](=.T1Uzv9bD9lNOUvn3iz9Wyx2WK1y-fCcUni0E0BC_e18) =.tZIDeISyv5u14Q7uIyPrCfbzInq_UztjukPF4AvzR-w SpaceX engineer Travis Brashears recently revealed that the company is using laser connections to deliver over 42 petabytes of data for customers per day. Talking at SPIE... 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