Technology News for Tuesday 19th November 2024

1. Samsung rolls out One UI 6 Watch update with AI features for Galaxy Watches

The firmware update brings several advanced features, initially introduced on the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7, to select previous-generation models. Additionally, Samsung is integrating Galaxy AI-powered features, such as personalised ...

2. OnePlus 13 could launch in India soon in these colours and configurations

OnePlus is expected to launch its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, in markets beyond China soon. The smartphone would likely launch in regions including India alongside an affordable OnePlus 13r model, which is anticipated to be launched as the ...

3. Exclusive: Sony is in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring', sources say

The talks between the two sides are ongoing and, if successful, a deal could be signed in the coming weeks, the sources said. Kadokawa's shares closed up 23% at their daily limit. Its market capitalisation was around $2.7 billion prior to the Reuters ...

4. Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal

The global gaming phenomenon Minecraft is coming to the real world for the first time in a global deal to open themed rides, attractions, hotel rooms and retail outlets, starting with the UK and US. Minecraft has struck a deal with UK-headquartered ...

5. Sony in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring', sources say

Known as the inventor of the Walkman, Sony has transformed from an electronics manufacturer into an entertainment and technology juggernaut spanning movies, music, games and chips. Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa ...

6. Microsoft-backed startup d-Matrix launches first AI chip

Nov 19 (Reuters) - Silicon Valley startup d-Matrix on Tuesday said it is shipping its first AI chip aimed at delivering services such as chatbots and video generators. D-Matrix, which has raised more than $160 million in funding to date, including from ...

7. Dawn Aerospace Aurora Demo Exceeds Mach 1

New Zealand spaceplane developer Dawn Aerospace has flown its Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft supersonically for the first time, marking a key step on the way toward the company's goal of hypersonic operations and routine access to suborbit.

8. Dawn Aerospace achieves historic flight – breaks sound barrier global records

Dawn Aerospace has made history with the successful supersonic flight of the company's Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft, making it one of the fastest ,privately-developed aircraft on the planet. DAWN Aerospace Mk-11 AURORA in flight at 50,000 feet ...

9. Dawn Aerospace rocket-powered aircraft successfully completes supersonic flight

WELLINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Dawn Aerospace's rocket-powered aircraft successfully completed its first supersonic flight, the company said in a statement on Tuesday, as it moves forward with developing aircraft able to launch satellites.

10. Instagram testing tool to remove all recommended posts

Its "reset" tool - which it says will be available globally "soon" - effectively cleanses a user's feed of content suggested by the site's algorithm, though Instagram says recommendations will "start to personalise again over time.".

11. Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024

CHICAGO -- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is opening a company conference in Chicago with remarks that could set the stage for where it's taking its artificial intelligence business. AI developers are increasingly pitching the next wave of generative AI ...

12. New Regen Shields Have Valorant Players Apprehensive

VALORANT's Episode 9 Act III trailer caught fans' attention by revealing a new feature: Regen Shield armor. In Patch 9.10, the mechanic will become a reality: the new armor type will be available in the pre-round Shop and regenerate over time.

13. View Photos of the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V

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14. Microsoft Just Revealed 5 New AI Agents to Help You Work Smarter

Photo: Courtesy Microsoft. At its annual Ignite conference for IT professionals, Microsoft announced several new AI developments across its 365 ecosystem of software. Most notably, the tech giant unveiled a ...

15. Residents see red over new double yellow lines

Double yellow lines were painted on Major Street in Milnrow earlier this month after Rochdale Council received complaints about driveways being blocked by parked cars. Resident Michelle Kight said the "bad but manageable" situation had deteriorated ...

16. Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024

Today, Apple shared the most popular podcasts of 2024, with year-end charts localised for listeners in nearly 100 countries and regions. The 2024 charts are available in the Browse tab through the end of the year, and include the top podcasts overall, ...

17. Self-shocks turn crystal to glass at ultralow power density

Researchers have shown that utilizing shallow power, a crystalline material called indium selenide can “shock” itself to a glassy phase. This transformation lies at the heart of memory storage in devices like CDs and computer RAMs.

18. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl release time – When does the game unlock?

Stalker 2: Heart of Chorobyl is almost here and if you've already got it preloaded on your console, perhaps from Xbox Game Pass, you'll want to know exactly when you can dive into the hostile wasteland that awaits. For that, we've put together this ...

19. Tired of Remembering All Those Passwords? Help May Be in Sight

BU Today asked Mayank Varia, an associate professor in BU's Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, whether passwords are bound for the way of the brontosaurus. “Security, just like life, is all about trade-offs,” he says. “The question is, what is the ...

20. Jekyll and Hyde managers: why they're worse than consistently horrible bosses

New research proves what employees have always felt – that erratic behaviour from those above them in the hierarchy is the absolute pits. Tue 19 Nov 2024 11.17 EST. Share. Name: Jekyll and Hyde managers. Age: Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, ...

21. Microsoft's Autonomous Agents Are Now Available In Public Preview

Microsoft has announced a public preview of its agentic AI. Announced at Microsoft Ignite 2024, the preview will allow customers to test pre-configured agents and envision how to build their own via Copilot Studio. Microsoft's autonomous agents combine ...

22. The Samsung Frame TV is now under $1000 for a limited time at Walmart

Enhance your viewing experience on the QLED 4K TV with 100% Color Volume and minimal light reflection, day or night. The premium Matte Display Film minimizes glare, ensuring uninterrupted enjoyment of your shows, content, and artwork.

23. From brain to machine: How early cognitive research paved the way for today's AI breakthroughs

This research transformed our understanding of human cognition through computational models and also laid the groundwork for the deep learning systems driving today's AI technology. Jay McClelland is one of three scholars ...

24. Launches of electric Dodge Charger, Jeep Wagoneer S delay Ram 1500 REV

The truck previously had been expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024 at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. Ram CEO Christine Feuell had indicated last month the REV wouldn't launch until next year. Tavares ...

25. Stellantis STLA Frame Platform Will Give EVs up to 500 Miles of Range

In 2023, Ram revealed its future in the form of the electric 1500 REV and plug-in-hybrid Ramcharger pickup trucks. The two trucks are set to be built on a new platform dubbed STLA Frame ...