Topic: technology news
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LLM Confessions & Unlocking Geothermal Energy's Potential
The U.S. has rescinded previous vehicle fuel efficiency standards, a move debated for its impact on consumer costs versus transportation emissions. Multiple sectors face policy shifts, including debates over AI regulation, a retail giant's potential independent delivery network, and public health...
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Spotify HiFi Lossless Streaming May Finally Arrive Soon
Spotify's lossless audio streaming feature appears closer to launch, with app code revealing references to the functionality and selectable quality options. A premium "Music Pro" tier may include lossless streaming at a $5.99 monthly premium, as hinted by CEO Daniel Ek and Bloomberg reports. Comp...
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Microsoft's Cobalt 200 Chip Boosts Azure Performance in Custom Silicon Race
Microsoft's Cobalt 200 is an Arm-based CPU for Azure, offering up to 50% higher performance than its predecessor and targeting demanding applications like data analytics and web services. The chip features 132 cores with per-core power management and specialized hardware accelerators, reducing en...
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RidePods: First AirPods-Controlled Game Uses Secret Apple Sensor
RidePods is the first game to use Apple AirPods as a motion controller, enabling players to steer a motorcycle by tilting their head, thanks to reverse-engineered spatial audio sensors. The game requires compatible AirPods Pro or 3rd Generation models with motion sensors to function, offering fas...
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