Bose's Smart Soundbar offers a new audio experience with its Personal Surround feature, which combines soundbar and headphones for an immersive Dolby Atmos effect. However, the experience may not be ideal for dialog-heavy scenes or stereo mixes.
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Did you know that some characters in the Unicode Standard have "case distinction" yet are neither uppercase nor lowercase? Meet Title case, a mysterious third case that's more complex than you think. This discovery highlights the intricacies of language and encoding, with implications for search algorithms and locale-sensitive substring searches.
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Source: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20241031-00/?p=110443
** Corning Faces EU Antitrust Probe Over Gorilla Glass Practices
The European Union has opened an investigation into US manufacturer Corning, the maker of toughened Gorilla Glass for phones, over possible anti-competitive practices. The Commission is concerned that Corning's agreements with mobile phone manufacturers and glass suppliers may have excluded rival producers from large segments of the market.
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"Film industry embracing AI-powered visual effects for age-defying roles, raising concerns about authenticity and ethics. Companies like Metaphysic are developing real-time face transformation techniques, allowing actors to play multiple ages without recasting. However, guild contracts and unions are imposing limits on AI use in creative processes, sparking debate among industry veterans."
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/here-movie-de-age-tom-hanks-generative-ai/
"Walmart's early Black Friday deals are now live, offering discounts on various products including laptops, kitchen appliances, and smart home devices. Some deals beat last year's Black Friday prices by up to $70. Shoppers can also take advantage of Walmart+ membership for exclusive access to sales and benefits. Prices range from under $50 to over $1,000."
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/walmart-deals-november-2024/
** Corning's Gorilla Glass Under EU Antitrust Investigation Amid Concerns Over Exclusivity Contracts and Market Competition.
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Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/6/24289450/corning-eu-antitrust-investigation-gorilla-glass
** Black Friday Portable Power Station Deals Available Now - ZDNET Recommends Top Picks for 2024
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Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-black-friday-portable-power-station-deals-2024/
**Donald Trump Declared Winner of 2024 Presidential Election**
In a closely watched election, Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Trump's campaign focused on immigration, border security, and economic issues, and he was able to flip crucial swing states like Pennsylvania and Georgia. The outcome is a significant shift in US politics, with implications for the country's future.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/6/24287838/donald-trump-wins-2024-presidential-election
The PS5 Pro has been released with a $700 price tag, sparking debate over its value proposition. While some see it as a necessary upgrade for console gaming enthusiasts, others question the cost and potential performance gains.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/reviews/24289319/ps5-pro-review
"DNSSEC Trust Anchor Update: KSK-2024 Introduced, KSK-2017 to be Revoked. ICANN announces changes to the DNSSEC root trust anchor, introducing KSK-2024 on January 11, 2025, and revoking KSK-2017 on January 11, 2027. Affected software should update to handle the change."
Source: https://lists.dns-oarc.net/pipermail/dns-operations/2024-November/022711.html
NASA Invites Public to Process and Share JunoCam Images of Jupiter
Apple's Find My app may soon allow users to share the location of lost items with others via a link. This feature, spotted in iOS 18.2 developer beta, aims to help locate missing items by sharing their location with people like cab drivers or airline employees. Users can also choose to share contact information to facilitate communication.
GitHub Repository Curates Top Programming Resources, Available Under Open License
** Windows Server 2022 instances experiencing unexpected upgrade to Windows Server 2025, sparking concern among IT professionals. Reports indicate that some servers are being silently upgraded, with users expressing frustration and surprise at the sudden change.
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Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1gk2qdu/windows_2022_servers_unexpectedly_upgrading_to/
"WIRED reports on Nike's ongoing success in the athletic apparel market, with iconic styles like the Air Force 1 and Vaporfly leading the industry. To celebrate this success, Nike is offering a limited-time sale from November 1-16, featuring 25% off select shoes, apparel, and accessories. This promo code is available for Nike members only, who also receive exclusive access to products and sales."
GoToSocial, an ActivityPub server, has introduced a WASM-based SQLite driver that has improved performance on non-Linux 64-bit platforms. However, the feature has also led to increased memory usage, making it incompatible with some systems.
Source: https://www.tumfatig.net/2024/gotosocial-wasm-based-sqlite-driver-and-bsd/
** Some iOS users may notice a persistent toggle on their screen with electoral vote counts. To dismiss it, go to Settings > Apps > Washington Post app, then turn off "Live Activities" in the settings menu.
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Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/5/24289313/washington-post-toggle-election-night-ios
As Pennsylvania's suburbs continue to play a crucial role in the 2024 US presidential election, Photographer Alex Kent captures the divided landscape of Warrington Township, a Philadelphia suburb. Signs and symbols convey deep-seated divisions between supporters of different candidates, reflecting a nationwide trend of increasing polarization. The outcome of this battleground state will likely determine who takes office next year, highlighting the complexities and challenges ahead.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/election-day-battleground-philadelphia-suburb-photos/
Conceptual Critique: MOATs Reevaluated
A recent article questions the usefulness of "MOATs" (Monopolies Of Advantage Technology) as a business concept, particularly in tech startups. The author argues that a company's ability to maintain a competitive advantage is not solely dependent on a unique feature or barrier, but rather on people wanting to use their product.
Source: https://rohan.ga/blog/moats/
** Nintendo's Switch successor confirmed to be backward compatible with current Switch games, preserving video game history.
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