Technology News for Wednesday 9th October 2024

1. Apple Intelligence release: When it's coming and what it is

Apple Intelligence will be released on Oct. 28. · Consumers can enjoy the technology feature on their iPhone, iPad, and Mac. · Apple Intelligence is debuting as part of iOS 18.1 more than a month after the launch of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.

2. Adobe launches 'Content Authenticity' web app for creators: What is it

Adobe has announced a new free-to-use web app called Adobe Content Authenticity to help creators protect and receive attribution for their work using Content Credentials. Content Credentials for digital content will be attached metadata carrying ...

3. Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Declined 1.3% in Third Quarter of 2024

“Despite the year-over-year decline in the third quarter, the PC market is still on a recovery track. At the worldwide level, PC demand will see more uptake toward the end of 2024 and more robust growth in 2025, when the PC refresh will be at its peak.”.

4. No power or cell service? Life-saving satellite tech available on your iPhone, Android

As Hurricane Milton barrels towards the Florida coast, residents are bracing for impact. With predictions of severe winds and heavy rainfall, it's crucial for those in the storm's path to prepare and know how to communicate in case of emergencies.

5. Flux and Furious: New Image Generation Model Runs Fastest on RTX AI PCs and Workstations

DiT models are efficient and computationally intensive — and NVIDIA RTX GPUs are essential for handling these new models, the largest of which can't run on non-RTX GPUs without significant tweaking. Flux models now support the NVIDIA TensorRT software ...

6. How to send text messages via satellite on your iPhone

Apple has stressed that satellite messaging shouldn't be used in emergencies and says people should text emergency services using Emergency SOS via satellite. Author: Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz.

7. It's-a Me, Alarmo! Now You Can Wake Up to Mario Every Morning

Nintendo's new alarm clock lets you choose from a variety of characters from Mario to Zelda and reacts to your movements, so you can snooze with gestures or end it by jumping out of bed.

8. 54 million COVID cases went unreported in 2022, study says. Here's how to make your at-home test count

In 2024, rapid COVID tests are a staple of cough-and-cold aisles across America. But the convenience of self-testing comes with a caveat: The onus is on you to report your results.

9. TikTok Faces Barrage of Lawsuits Around Teens and Mental Health

Thirteen states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok on Tuesday, accusing the company of creating an intentionally addictive app that harmed children and teenagers while making false claims to the public about its commitment to safety.