Technology News for Thursday 4th July 2024

1. Thinking of buying a new laptop? AI PCs are here.

SAN FRANCISCO — Gearing up to buy a new computer? Get ready to hear a lot about AI. Over the last few weeks, Dell, HP, Samsung, Lenovo and other PC makers released nearly a dozen new Windows laptops, all packing AI processors and features.

2. 'Frostbite' Review: The Art of Keeping Cool

Step into an American grocery store and you're likely to find avocados from Mexico, meat from New Zealand and rice from India. Food is one of the world's most globalized industries: Two-thirds of fruits and vegetables are consumed outside the borders ...

3. Microsoft's Surface Pro is fine, but it isn't the AI device to change personal computing

The 11th edition of Microsoft's Surface Pro convertible tablet relies on a Qualcomm chip that sips power, resulting in over eight hours of battery life in early tests. App compatibility isn't perfect, but it's improving because of a new Prism emulator.

4. GeForce NOW Beats the Heat With 22 New Games in July

In The First Descendant from NEXON, take on the role of Descendants tasked with safeguarding the powerful Iron Heart from relentless Vulgus invaders. Set in a captivating sci-fi universe, the game is a third-person co-op action role-playing shooter that ...

5. Man sentenced to prison for carrying 6-inch replica Zelda sword

LONDON — A man in Britain has been sentenced to four months in prison and a fine of $196 after wielding a replica sword from the Legend of Zelda Nintendo computer video games on the street. Anthony Bray, 48, was named by Warwickshire police this week ...

6. Top Fourth of July sales

Amazon has plenty of holiday deals too, like those on Shark's robot vacuum and a bestselling mini fan to help you beat the heat. Find sales from Ninja, Walmart, Zappos, REI, Nolah, ...

7. UK man jailed for 4 months for carrying Legend of Zelda replica sword

Bray carried the six-inch blade inside a blue and gold sheath that could release the weapon with the press of a button. On Tuesday, the Warwickshire Police Department announced Bray has been sentenced to four months in prison for carrying the sword through ...

8. Best Buy 4th Of July Sale: 47 Deals On Major Appliances, Tech And More

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9. WhatsApp is testing personalised AI avatar generator for users; how it works

WhatsApp is rumoured to be working on a new generative AI feature that will allow users to create personalised avatars of themselves. As per a report by WABetaInfo, the feature is currently under development and was spotted on WhatsApp Beta for Android ...

10. British man carrying Legend of Zelda sword in public as a fidget toy sentenced to four months jail

Police say Anthony Bray claimed the sword was a "fidget" he had bought online to keep his hands busy. What's next? Bray was sentenced at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court to four months jail ...