Technology News for Tuesday 9th April 2024

1. Dell launches new consumer and gaming portfolio with AI capabilities in India; see price and specs

Dell Technologies has lifted the veil on its latest range of AI-enabled consumer PCs in India, ushering in a new era of computing prowess. The lineup includes the highly anticipated XPS 14 & 16, Alienware m16 R2, and Inspiron 14 Plus models.

2. With Vids, Google thinks it has the next big productivity tool for work

Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Pages, Numbers, Keynote; Docs, Sheets, Slides. Now Google is proposing to add another to that triumvirate: an app called Vids that aims to help companies and consumers make collaborative, shareable video more easily than ever.

3. Google upgrades Find My Device network on Android; here are 5 ways to use it

Compatible with devices running Android 9 and above, the new Find My Device app heralds a new era of device tracking and security. Join Our WhatsApp Channel · Pranav Dixit. Updated Apr 09, 2024, 10:20 AM IST. Find My Device.

4. Researchers at Harvard SEAS Engineer 'New Class of Fluids'

A group of researchers at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences engineered metafluids – the first of a “new class of fluids” — which bring a number of intriguing properties, such as tunable compressibility, changeable optical properties, ...

5. Some Apple Vision Pro users suffer black eyes, headaches and neck pain

By Jon Swartz. Several early adopters of Apple's mixed-reality headset tell MarketWatch that the fit has been a 'pain point' - but they still like the new gadget. Some Apple Vision Pro users are finding that the virtual-reality headset isn't so easy on ...

6. Internet Traffic Dipped as Viewers Took in the Eclipse

According to Cloudflare, a cloud-computing service used by about 20 percent of websites globally, internet traffic dipped along the path of totality as spellbound viewers took a break from their phones and computers to catch a glimpse of the real-life ...

7. Apple is aiming the Vision Pro at enterprises

It's been just over two months since Apple (APPL) launched its Vision Pro AR/VR headset. At $3,500, the device, which Apple calls a spatial computer, is a pricey proposition for many consumers. But the enterprise market is another beast altogether, ...

8. Here's how 2024 is shaping up on Nintendo Switch!

Dash into this thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world. As Sargon, use your Time Powers, combat, and platforming skills to perform deadly combos and defeat time-corrupted enemies and mythological creatures.

9. Out-of-this-world immersive exhibit coming to Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — A new out-of-this-world exhibit is coming to Charlotte this fall. Blumenthal Arts announced on Monday it will host a new immersive exhibit at its new space in the Iron District, formerly home of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry outside of Uptown.

10. Google launches 'Find My Device' network for Android phones, tablets

The tool will let you locate compatible Android phones and tablets using features similar to those from Apple. There are 5 ways to find your device: Look on a map: You can pull up ...

11. Astrobotic to launch mini rover along with NASA's ice-hunting VIPER on next moon mission

The shoebox-sized CubeRover will join VIPER on the debut mission of Astrobotic's Griffin moon lander late this year. Comments (0). illustration of a small golden four-wheeled rover and a larger lander on the surface.

12. Beeper Messaging App Is Acquired as a Bet on a Regulatory Shift

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, bought Beeper in an effort to build a system that works across Android and Apple devices.

13. Beeper Messaging App That Irked Apple Is Acquired by WordPress.com Owner

In a deal announced Tuesday, Automattic is buying the Beeper app and absorbing its 27 employees. That includes Beeper co-founder Eric Migicovsky, who will become Automattic's head of messaging. The buyer, which ...

14. New OnePlus 12R update brings AI eraser feature, app specific volume option and more

The OnePlus 12R was launched just a few months back and the device has been receiving a few updates to improve user experience. The latest update brings the company's new AI Eraser feature to the OnePlus 12R, something that the more premium OnePlus 12 ...

15. April's Patch Tuesday Brings Record Number of Fixes

Yes, you read that right. Microsoft today released updates to address 147 security holes in Windows, Office, Azure, .NET Framework, Visual Studio, SQL Server, DNS Server, Windows Defender, Bitlocker, and Windows Secure Boot.

16. Aged D-Link NAS Devices Are Being Exploited by Hackers

Network-attached storage manufacturer D-Link says owners of devices vulnerable to remote takeover exploits should suck it up and buy a replacement. See Also: Simplified Disaster Recovery with Pure Protect //DRaaS. Internet scans have tallied the number ...

17. See Galaxy's Most Optically Advanced, Scratch-Resistant Display Come to Life with Corning

For more than 50 years, Samsung Electronics and Corning Incorporated have demonstrated Samsung's commitment to Openness by collaborating on innovative display materials that offer remarkable durability and clarity to Galaxy users.