Technology News for Thursday 6th June 2024

1. Samsung Adds Smaller but Still Pricey microLED TV Offerings Starting at $110000

Samsung announced its most affordable microLED TVs to date on Wednesday, though they're likely still out of reach for many. The company is adding three new sizes to its existing lineup of ultra high-end, huge TVs. The new sizes include:.

2. Vivo X Fold3 Pro with Zeiss Optics camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, launched in India: Price, specifications, and more

Popular smartphone manufacturer Vivo has launched its first foldable smartphone, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro in India today. This foldable phone will pit against the OnePlus Open and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. However, it is the first foldable device in ...

3. That Much-Despised Apple Ad Could Be More Disturbing Than It Looks

Tech companies are running low on new experiences to offer us. A new ad for the iPad contains revealing hints of where they could go next.

4. Humane, the startup behind the AI Pin, in talks with HP, telecoms to sell

Humane, the AI hardware startup founded by ex-Apple designers, is seeking a buyer after its AI Pin's lukewarm debut, and is currently in talks with HP and other companies, including more than one telecom company, a source familiar with the matter told ...

5. Everything we know about 'Destiny 2: The Final Shape'

The Light and Darkness saga of Destiny 2, which contains the first ten years of Destiny, is ending with The Final Shape. This is everything we know about it. Comments (0). Main image shows characters from the video game: Destiny 2 in foreground with a ...

6. Samsung Galaxy Ring may launch in August amidst legal challenges with Oura

Samsung is gearing up to launch its first-ever smart ring, the Galaxy Ring. This wearable device promises to track health metrics and offer insights on improving well-being. While an official date hasn't been announced yet, recent reports suggest it ...

7. Hackers Target Chrome in India! Here's How to Secure Your PC Right Now

Attention Chrome users in India! The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) recently issued a security alert regarding vulnerabilities in older versions of Google Chrome. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow hackers to steal your data ...

8. 'World's greatest role-playing game' now has its own USPS stamp

Dungeon's and Dragons fans celebrate – not only is your favorite fantasy game turning 50, it's getting a postage stamp. The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the role-playing game with new D&D stamps at Gen Con Indy 2024 ...

9. Apple took three years to fix bug allowing kids to visit X-rated sites: Report

Jack Otter and the 'Barron's Roundtable' panel discuss Apple's controversial new iPad ad. An Apple software bug, which allowed children to bypass parental controls and view porn, violent images and ...

10. Belmont Elementary School students engage in live conversation with astronaut aboard the International Space Station

Students at Belmont Elementary School recently had an opportunity to speak directly with Dr. Jeanette Epps, a mission specialist, aboard the space station. Thanks to the school's radio club and Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS), ...

11. Our favorite Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are seeing an almost $100 discount

Sony is at the top of its game regarding quality wireless headphones with noise-canceling technology. The Sony WH-1000XM5 is a powerful set of cans in its own right, and they only get better when you turn to them to block out external sound.

12. Cooperative proteins help the immune system identify and attack invaders

Scientists discovered how macrophages, which act as the immune system's first line of defense, tailor their specific responses to various intruders through the independent and cooperative functions of three SWI/SNF protein complex variants: cBAF, ncBAF, ...

13. What you can do to stay safe if you think you are being tracked by an Apple AirTag

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14. Apple Hosting HBCU Arts and Entertainment Accelerator Program for 50 Students

Apple and Southern Company are the founding partners of Propel Center, launched in 2011 as a hub designed to support and advance the work of HBCUs. The organization's 2024 Arts & Entertainment Industry Accelerator program is a year ...

15. Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6 to Get 'New and Unique' AI Features, Samsung Hints

Samsung's Won-Joon Choi, head of the mobile research and development office for the company's mobile experience business, teased that the company's upcoming foldables will include new AI features tailored to those devices.

16. New AI Tools, Meta Verified and More for Businesses on WhatsApp

We shared the latest WhatsApp product updates for businesses, including AI tools, Meta Verified and expanded calling support, at Conversations, our annual business messaging event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We're investing in new capabilities that help ...

17. Google Messages Will Support 911 RCS Texts to Improve Emergency Chats

While you can already text emergency services like 911 over SMS, Google is announcing Thursday that RCS texting to 911 services is on its way starting this winter. When enabled, this will allow for enhanced features like read receipts and media ...

18. What to Expect at Apple's WWDC 2024

apple's worldwide developers Conference has always been the event where the company announces new software capabilities for its devices. However, over the last few years, the software news out of WWDC has been upstaged by hardware announcements.