Technology News for Monday 2nd December 2024

1. Shop these Cyber Monday deals before they're gone!

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2. The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser: a modern icon true to its heritage

Power is provided by a re-engineered 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine with 205 DIN hp / 151 kW matched to a new eight-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission. With 500 Nm maximum torque, this powertrain allows loads of up to 3,500 kg to be towed.

3. More checks make AI fairer

Currently, AI engineers evaluate fairness with a single leaderboard number, but research from Princeton Engineering shows that reducing fairness to a single metric could lead to societal harm. “Things like fairness and even intelligence are ...

4. The best Cyber Monday 2024 deals to shop from Amazon, Apple, Macy's, Walmart, Target, Wayfair and more

We know it can all be a bit hard to get one's head around, but that's where we come in — we're right here to guide you to the right Cyber Monday deals so you don't jump at that 40% price drop only to see the same item for 60% off at a different retailer.

5. Intel CEO Gelsinger leaves as chipmaker's turnaround flounders

Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger, who was hired in 2021 to lead an ambitious turnaround of the iconic chipmaker, will leave the job after the comeback sputtered and the company only fell further behind rivals.

6. Intel's Chief Executive Is Out Amid Chipmaker's Struggles

Mr. Gelsinger, who took the helm of the chipmaker in 2021, will be replaced in the interim by two Intel executives, David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus. The company appointed a board member, Frank ...

7. Earbuds that monitor runners' breath and foot strikes

In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan discussed the implications of the National Trade Union Congress' (NTUC) close ties with the People's Action Party (PAP) in light of the proposed Allianz-Income acquisition.

8. Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurements

Cornell researchers in physics and engineering have created the smallest walking robot yet. Its mission: to be tiny enough to interact with waves of visible light and still move independently, so that it can maneuver to specific locations – in a tissue ...

9. Small number of vulnerabilities patched in last Android security update of 2024

One particular vulnerability, CVE-2024-43767, allows for remote code execution. The company states that the vulnerability does not require additional execution privileges for a malicious actor to exploit it. Google rated the bug ...

10. Score an iPad for less than $200 – plus more Cyber Monday Apple deals you don't want to miss

iPhones aren't the only tech that are still on sale, though. In celebration of cyber week, you can find discounted Apple gear including MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods and more. And some at their lowest prices, ever!

11. Can AI visualize an environment from sounds? UT researchers put it to the test

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just how well can artificial intelligence listen? University of Texas at Austin researchers worked to determine whether sound clips are enough for AI to know what the environment it's hearing looks like, a skill previously unique to ...

12. 'Electronic' scalp tattoos could be next big thing in brain monitoring

Scientists have developed a new technology that can measure brain waves using electronic, temporary tattoos. The researchers say the method could act as a quicker and more convenient way to monitor brain activity and diagnose neurological conditions, ...

13. 10 Top-Rated Air Purifiers Under ?30000 to Purify Your Home

Its True HEPA filter effectively captures 99.97% of airborne particles, including dust, pollen, pet dander, and smoke. The activated carbon filter eliminates odors and harmful gases, ensuring cleaner and fresher air. The ...