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Microsoft says Recall will be available to Windows Insiders in October; it delayed the launch of the AI feature in June after security concerns were raised — Microsoft says it's planning to allow Windows testers to try out its controversial Recall AI feature in October.| Allison Johnson / The Verge: |
Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL review: great build quality, brighter screens, faster fingerprint sensors, but the AI features are inconsistent and all over the place — The AI is inconsistent, but the hardware is oh so good. … Google finally got the hardware right.
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| Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: |
Sources: Apple App Store VP Matt Fischer is leaving in October; App Store group will split into two teams, one for its own store, one for alt app distribution — - Longtime App Store vice president Fischer to exit in October — Company makes changes in response to regulatory environment
More: PYMNTS.com, The Verge, MacRumors, AppleInsider, 9to5Mac, Mobilegamer.biz, siliconflorist.com, MacDailyNews, and Lifewire
| Dan Goodin / Ars Technica: |
Linux users say Microsoft's August 13 Windows patch leaves dual-boot devices unable to boot into Linux when Secure Boot is enforced; Microsoft hasn't commented — Microsoft said its update wouldn't install on Linux devices. It did anyway. — Last Tuesday, loads of Linux users …
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Users in Russia report outages affecting Telegram, WhatsApp, and other services; Roskomnadzor blames a DDoS attack, while activists suspect Kremlin interference — Internet users in Russia reported outages affecting a wide range of online services on Wednesday, including Telegram, WhatsApp, and Skype.
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| Brendan Pedersen / Punchbowl News: |
Public Citizen: crypto companies spent $119M+ in the 2024 election cycle through Q2, or 48% of all corporate money, an “unprecedented” election spending spree — The crypto industry's campaign spending in 2024 really is unlike anything we've seen in modern politics … | Tom Warren / The Verge: |
Microsoft announces the $30 Xbox Adaptive Joystick, a wired companion to other Xbox controllers, for players with limited mobility, launching in early 2025 — Microsoft is launching a new $29.99 Xbox Adaptive Joystick early next year that's designed for players with limited mobility.| Jess Weatherbed / The Verge: |
Samsung unveils a new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup that uses eye-tracking tech to convert 2D visuals into glasses-free 3D, set for release “within this year” — Samsung has announced a new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at gamescom that uses eye-tracking technology to convert 2D visuals into glasses-free 3D.
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| Katharine Gemmell / Bloomberg: |
The UK CMA closes its Google Play Store and Apple App Store investigation ahead of a new digital rules regime, set for fall 2024, that will give it more power — - CMA's digital market powers set to come into force this fall — Regulator expects early work of rules to focus on app stores
More: GOV.UK, Reuters, MacRumors, SiliconANGLE, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, The Mirror, Sputnik News, 9to5Mac, Silicon UK, Eurogamer.net, Euractiv, Developer Tech News, City A.M., Silicon Republic, Verdict, iPhone in Canada Blog, Computerworld, Global Competition Review, Proactive, TechRepublic, Mobile World Live, and The Mac Observer
| Ryan Browne / CNBC: |
PIP Labs, which is developing the Story blockchain to prove creators are the IP owners, raised an $80M Series B led by a16z, sources say at a $2.25B valuation — San-Francisco-based startup Story said Wednesday that it raised $80 million of funding for a blockchain designed … | Zofeen T Ebrahim / The Guardian: |
WISPAP says Pakistan's internet speeds have dropped 30% to 40% over the past few weeks; many in tech believe the government is testing a nationwide firewall — Government denies new cybersecurity measures responsible for up to 40% drop in internet speeds across the country
More: BBC, Associated Press, New York Times, Associated Press, The Diplomat, and DevX
| Brody Ford / Bloomberg: |
Zoom reports Q2 revenue up 2.1% YoY to $1.16B, vs. $1.15B est., enterprise revenue up 3.5% YoY to $682.8M, and a Q3 revenue forecast beating estimates — - Software company gains ground with larger enterprise clients — Consumer unit reported lowest churn rate ever, CEO says| The Information: |
Source: Meta's Llama struggles to gain traction on AWS, where Claude is most popular; Microsoft only pitches Llama to clients with data expertise, per a staffer — Meta Platforms knows how to get brands like Away and Temu to buy advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.| Catherine Perloff / Adweek: |
Sources and docs: Google sales reps have suggested advertisers target teens on YouTube via an “unknown” category, seemingly violating the company's policies — This activity is broader than the agreement between Google and Meta that the FT reported this month| Bloomberg: |
Xiaomi reports Q2 revenue up 32% YoY to ~$12.5B, above ~$12.2B est., and a ~$715M net income, above ~$533M est., as its core smartphone business recovers — - Lei Jun's company beat projections for revenue and earnings — Xiaomi however is absorbing losses from its foray into EVs
More: Reuters, South China Morning Post, Neowin, Fortune, Benzinga, and Xiaomi Corporation
| Bloomberg: |
Didi reports Q2 revenue up 4.1% YoY to ~$7.1B, a ~$196M net profit, and record ride-hailing transactions, as the company recovers from a $1.2B US fine in 2022 — - The business is recovering after years of instability — Didi is said to be preparing for an eventual Hong Kong listing
More: South China Morning Post, Didi Global, and Reuters
| Wes Davis / The Verge: |
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