Brian Fagioli

Raycon has unveiled an updated version of its Everyday Earbuds. The new enhancements include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), multipoint connectivity, and a quick charge function, building on the success that attracted over 2.5 million customers to the original model.

Ray Lee, co-founder and CEO of Raycon, emphasized the importance of customer feedback in developing the upgraded product. “The original Everyday Earbuds made technology accessible and user-friendly,” Lee said. “Our customers’ enthusiastic support and suggestions inspired these new features, such as ANC and improved device connectivity, which they were eager to see.”

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Philips has launched the Evnia 49M2C8900, a 49-inch curved gaming monitor. At the core of this display is the cutting-edge QD OLED panel that merges the benefits of self-luminous OLED displays with quantum dot technology. This combination delivers superior contrast, deeper blacks, and vivid colors.

The monitor’s 49-inch screen, with a 32:9 aspect ratio and a 5120x1440 dual QHD resolution, offers expansive, sharp visuals. The 1800R curvature of the screen envelopes the user, providing an unparalleled immersive gaming experience.

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Apple has unveiled an impressive expansion to its Beat product lineup with two new offerings: the Beats Solo Buds and Beats Solo 4 headphones.

The Beats Solo Buds are designed to provide big sound in a small package, featuring up to 18 hours of battery life, seamless pairing with both iOS and Android devices, and USB-C charging. Priced at $79.99, these earbuds are the smallest product yet from Beats, aimed at users seeking portability without compromising on quality. Available in June, the Solo Buds come in four colors: Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple, and Transparent Red.

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HighPoint Technologies has launched the Rocket 1608A PCIe Gen5 x16 to 8-M.2x4 NVMe Switch Add-In Card (AIC), designed to optimize the performance of the latest Intel 600/700 and AMD X670E desktop platforms. This advanced AIC leverages the full x16 lanes of PCIe Gen5, achieving insane transfer speeds up to 56GB/s!

The Rocket 1608A model, officially named the Rocket 1608A PCIe Gen5 x16 to 8-M.2x4 NVMe Switch AIC, falls under the product category of PCIe Gen5 NVMe RAID AIC/Adapters. It features a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface and can accommodate eight NVMe ports, each with a dedicated PCIe 5.0 x4 channel. This AIC supports up to eight SSDs in the 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors.

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TUXEDO Computers has unveiled the refreshed Pulse 14, an ultrabook that promises exceptional power efficiency and performance in a remarkably slim and lightweight form. With its partial aluminum chassis, weighing just 1.4 kg and measuring a mere 1.8 cm in thickness, this device is designed for users who want both portability and power.

The heart of the 4th-generation Pulse 14 is the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, fabricated using an advanced 4nm process. This 8-core, 16-thread CPU is not only powerful, but it is also highly energy-efficient with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of just 54 watts. This efficiency is crucial in maximizing the battery life of the ultrabook, allowing up to 11 hours of video playback.

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Nitrux has officially released version 3.4.1. Codenamed “mi,” this update promises to improve the overall user experience with several key software updates, security enhancements, and powerful new tools.

One of the notable enhancements in Nitrux 3.4.1 is the introduction of safe-rm, a safety tool designed to prevent the accidental deletion of important files. This update comes with a functional replacement of the previously included, but non-functional, saferm script. Additionally, PowerTOP -- a tool aimed at diagnosing and improving power management -- is now included along with an OpenRC service script to apply power-saving settings automatically on boot.

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Opera continues to expand the capabilities of its browser with the introduction of new AI-driven features. The latest update to the Opera One Developer stream has introduced some very cool enhancements, including image generation and voice output capabilities, through its native AI, Aria.

Aria, Opera’s browser-based AI, now allows users to generate images directly from text prompts. This feature, powered by Google’s Imagen2 model, enables users to create unique visual content simply by describing their ideas in words. For instance, users can ask Aria to generate an image of a dog enjoying a vacation on a beach. If the initial result doesn’t meet expectations, there’s an option to regenerate the image with modifications, such as adding a drink or changing the color of the dog’s sunglasses.

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Transcend has unveiled its latest solid state drive. Called “MTE560P,” this drive features 112-layer 3D NAND Flash technology. It has a compact design with dimensions measuring 80 mm by 22 mm by 3.88 mm and weighs just 9 grams. It adopts the M.2 2280 form factor with a NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 interface. The storage capacity is 160GB only.

Performance metrics for the SSD are good, with sequential read and write speeds reaching up to 3,800 MB/s and 3,000 MB/s, respectively. The drive also delivers respectable random 4K read/write input/output operations per second (IOPS) with up to 190,000 read IOPS and 420,000 write IOPS. It boasts a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 3,000,000 hours and supports up to 5,580 terabytes written (TBW) over its lifespan. The drive writes per day (DWPD) rating is 31.8 over a three-year period.

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Canonical has revealed the name for its next release: Ubuntu Linux 24.10 will be known as "Oracular Oriole." Beyond the catchy alliteration, what does this name tell us about the upcoming version? The truth is, not much yet.

"Oracular Oriole" is a title shrouded in mystery, much like the oriole bird itself, which is known for its vibrant appearance and elusive nature. The name sparks curiosity and invites speculation about what new features and improvements might be on the horizon for this popular Linux distribution.

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The latest release in the world of Linux, Voyager 24.04 LTS, introduces a novel approach by combining two popular desktop environments, GNOME and Xfce, into a single distribution. Based on Ubuntu’s “Noble Numbat” and powered by the Linux 6.8 kernel, this version offers a unified experience designed for both PC and tablet platforms.

Voyager 24.04 LTS features a seamless integration of GNOME 46 and Xfce 4.18, maintaining distinct identities for each environment while sharing a common base. This allows for a simplified user interface where applications specific to one environment do not clutter the other, unless necessary.

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Kioxia has announced its new TransMemory U304 series of USB flash drives. One of the key attributes of the TransMemory U304 series is the slide-click mechanism that allows users to extend and retract the USB-A connector with a single push. This feature includes an auto-return mechanism that retracts the connector automatically once disconnected, helping to prevent damage during transport.

The U304 series comes in three color options: light blue, magenta, and black, offering users a choice based on their personal preference. Additionally, the flash drives are designed with a strap hole, allowing them to be easily attached to bags or keychains, which enhances portability and reduces the risk of losing the device.

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Today, Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and Microsoft unveil their latest initiative: the AI Innovation Lab. This venture builds on their ongoing global partnership, aiming to harness generative AI capabilities from Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service to revolutionize ELC’s portfolio of over 20 prestige brands.

This collaboration is designed to foster closer consumer relationships and accelerate product launches with a focus on local relevance, highlighting the companies’ commitment to leading the charge in the digital transformation of the beauty industry.

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Following a short beta test period, Canonical today released Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS. Codenamed “Noble Numbat,” this version promises enhanced performance, security, and developer productivity. Available for download at Ubuntu’s official site, this release marks a significant update supported for at least 12 years, emphasizing Canonical’s commitment to long-term support.

Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical, highlighted the release’s focus, “Ubuntu 24.04 LTS takes a bold step into performance engineering and confidential computing to deliver an enterprise-grade innovation platform.” This version introduces TCK certified Java, LTS for .NET, and the latest Rust toolchain, catering extensively to developer needs.

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TCL Mobile is set to make waves in the budget smartphone market with the launch of the TCL 50 XL 5G, available at Metro by T-Mobile here now. As the inaugural device in the highly anticipated 50 Series, the TCL 50 XL 5G aims to bring high-end technology within reach of more consumers with its attractive price tag of just $159.

The TCL 50 XL 5G boasts a large 6.78-inch FHD+ display complemented by a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring vivid visuals and fluid motion for an immersive viewing experience. This smartphone is not just about the display; it also features dual speakers enhanced with DTS sound technology, offering a superior audio experience for both headphone users and open-air listening.

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Today, Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon X Plus platform, which features the all-new 10-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU and a 45 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) NPU, touted as the fastest NPU for laptops globally. This combination aims to set a new benchmark for mobile computing by providing up to 37% faster CPU performance while consuming up to 54% less power compared to its competitors.

Kedar Kondap, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Compute and Gaming at Qualcomm Technologies, highlighted the transformative potential of the new chipset. "Snapdragon X Series platforms deliver leading experiences and are positioned to revolutionize the PC industry," said Kondap. He emphasized that the Snapdragon X Plus would power "AI-Supercharged PCs," enabling radical new AI experiences amid rapid technological advancements.

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