Apple just slashed trade-in values across all products
Apple has significantly lowered trade-in values across its entire product lineup. The maximum payouts dropped by as much as $145, affecting everything from iPhones to Macs.
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Izzy Schwab’s ‘People-First’ Legacy Lives On At D&H
According to CRN, Izzy Schwab, the founder and Chairman Emeritus of D&H Distributing, passed away on January 28th at 90 years old. He built the…
Peloton Lays Off 11% of Staff in Latest Cost-Cutting Move
According to Reuters, Peloton Interactive has cut 11% of its employees in a major cost-cutting move announced on Friday, January 30. The layoffs, which mostly…
Tenable Jumps Into the AI Security Fray, But It’s Getting Crowded
According to Dark Reading, Tenable has launched a new product called Tenable One AI Exposure as an add-on to its exposure management platform. The tool…
Microsoft’s Windows 11 “Do-Over” Promises Focus on What Users Actually Want
According to Computerworld, Microsoft is promising a major course correction for Windows 11 after facing significant user criticism. Pavan Davuluri, the head of Windows and…
NYC Kills Its “Lying” AI Chatbot After It Told Businesses to Break the Law
According to TheRegister.com, New York City has officially killed its Microsoft-powered AI chatbot after it was found to be giving businesses dangerously wrong and illegal…
Elon Musk’s AI Girlfriend Obsession Is Getting Weird
Elon Musk has reportedly become obsessed with developing xAI’s anime-style girlfriend chatbot Ani. The project involves demanding employees’ intimate biometric data and creating a sexualized AI companion that removes clothing when flirted with. It’s the latest example of Musk’s hyper-focus disruptin
HP Broke Video Playback on Pro Laptops Over Codec License
HP has disabled H.265 hardware decoding on several ProBook and EliteBook models, causing video playback to fail in web browsers. The issue appears linked to licensing, forcing users to disable hardware acceleration as a workaround. This move impacts “Pro” laptops that customers paid a premium for.
NVIDIA’s $4K Superchip Can Actually Play Cyberpunk 2077
NVIDIA’s DGX Spark, a $4,000 micro-desktop for AI development, can actually run PC games through emulation. A Reddit user got Cyberpunk 2077 playable at 50 FPS, while a YouTuber tested PS3 and Xbox emulation. It’s a fascinating technical achievement that makes zero practical sense.
Peloton’s risky holiday bet pays off – for now
Peloton just reported its second straight profitable quarter with a surprise $13.9 million net income. The company is betting big on its revamped product lineup to drive holiday sales, but faces challenges from another major recall affecting 833,000 Bike+ devices.
OnePlus 12 Gets Android 16 Update – Here’s Who Gets It First
OnePlus has begun the stable rollout of OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 to the OnePlus 12. The update is starting with devices purchased in India, with other regions to follow. The build number for Indian units is CPH2573_16.0.0.201(EX01).
NASA’s Twin Mars Satellites Are Taking the Scenic Route
NASA is preparing to launch its first twin satellite mission to Mars using an unconventional kidney bean-shaped orbit. The ESCAPADE spacecraft will create 3D maps of Mars’ atmosphere to protect future astronauts from deadly solar radiation.
Microsoft’s Bold Bet on “Humanist Superintelligence”
Microsoft’s AI division is pursuing what they call “Humanist Superintelligence” – AI designed to serve humanity rather than dominate it. The company admits nobody has solved the control problem for superintelligent systems. This represents a major philosophical shift in AI development.