Week 33 - 2023

Apple is revamping the Apple Watch for its 10th anniversary with "Watch X," featuring a thinner case, magnetic band attachment, and even more features. To learn about them, and about the new Apple Watch releases, you can check the link below.

Apple is replacing Lightning port with USB-C on iPhone 15 models. The USB-C port will feature a custom 3LD3 chip, potentially protecting against data compromise or limiting third-party charging speeds. To learn about the issues that can be raised due to this change, you can check the link below.

The Google Pixel Watch 2 has been submitted to the FCC for approval. The documentation mentions testing with various straps, including a metal mesh strap and a metal slim strap, which may be new. To know about what may be missing, and the new planned features, you can check the link below.

Samsung is releasing updates, called One UI 5.1.1, for Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Tab S8-series, bringing them in line with the latest models. The updates improve some of the functionalities, like the multi-tasking for example. To learn about the improvements, and the other UI tests Samsung is doing, just check the link below.

Third-party service Discord.io is temporarily closing down due to a major data breach. The hacker, known as "Akhirah," claims to have stolen data on 760,000 users and wants Discord.io to remove links to illicit content. To know what is happening to the stolen data, what may have been compromised, and what Discord.io is intending to do, just check the link below.

Studio Ghibli's last film; "The Boy and the Heron," is generating excitement with its visually stunning stills. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the film features a captivating world inspired by Genzaburō Yoshino's novel. To learn more about the upcoming film, you can check the link below.

A federal judge ruled that copyrights are only granted to works created by humans, not artificial intelligence (AI), denying Stephen Thaler's challenge. The judge emphasized that human authorship is essential for copyright protection, stating that copyright law is designed to protect works of human creation. To learn about the interesting angle the judge used to explain his decision, check the link below.

Google's frequent logo changes have made people sensitive to any tweaks in its primary identity. Screenshots surfaced showing a modified design with taller, thinner, and less rounded letters, sparking speculation of a new logo. However, investigation revealed that it wasn't a logo change, but something else. To know what it was about, check the link below.

Applied eVTOL Concepts Company is developing a flying car called the Epiphany Transporter. The vehicle is designed to seat two passengers and their luggage, and it has a top speed of 160 mph (258 kph). It is powered by a NASA-proven propulsion system that is said to be quiet, efficient, and reliable. To learn more about the flying car like its size, or its future flying tests, check the link below.

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