Aug 31
The advisory came in response to the wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation that has passed in recent years.
Aug 31
JLab’s extremely affordable earbuds already strike a solid balance of value and performance, but the company set out to “drastically” reduce size and weight with its latest model. First announced back in December, the JBuds Mini is a set of insanely tiny wireless earbuds with a charging case smaller than a car key fob. While the $40 earbuds lack more advanced features like active noise cancellation (ANC), JLab didn’t cut corners on the basics. Those items include customizable touch controls, transparency mode, multipoint Bluetooth and solid battery life.
The company explains that the JBuds Mini are 30 percent smaller than its already svelte Go Air Pop earbuds. It also shaved 50 percent off the size of the new case as compared to the one that came with that previous model. Inside the earbuds, 6mm dynamic drivers handle the audio while noise-canceling microphones are onboard for calls. The Mini’s Bluetooth multipoint feature allows you to connect to multiple devices simultaneously and easily switch between them when needed.
Touch controls cover actions like play/pause, adjusting volume, answering calls, activating Be Aware (transparency mode), cycling through EQ presets and summoning a voice assistant. You can further customize those gestures inside the JLab App, which also allows you to change the EQ settings. JLab says you can expect over five and a half hours of battery life on the earbuds themselves with over 20 hours of total playtime when you factor in the charging case. The JBuds Mini are also IP55 rated, so they offer some protection from dust and moisture. Lastly, Google Fast Pair is on the spec sheet, making the connection process quick and easy with compatible devices.
The JBuds Mini will be available September 1st in mint, sage, pink, aqua and black color options.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/jlabs-insanely-tiny-wireless-earbuds-cover-the-basics-for-40-040141921.html?src=rss
Aug 31
The University of Nebraska laid claim to the world record for largest attendance at a women’s sporting event.
Aug 31
MSI has joined forces with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport to introduce a special limited edition laptop, the Stealth 16. This sleek gadget brings together the worlds of gaming and racing, showcasing both luxury and high-performance aspects. With its selenite gray color, it captures the dynamic essence of the Mercedes-AMG GT2 on the racetrack.
The exterior of the Stealth 16 features an AMG Rhombuses pattern and a magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis. Sporting the iconic Mercedes-AMG Motorsports logos on the top cover, bottom cover, and back bezel, the laptop seems to proudly embrace its racing roots.
MSI Stealth 16’s logos on the top lid.
Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport package.
The real excitement lies within its powerful interior because this machine comes equipped with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 Processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, promising its users an immersive gaming experience. The added 4K 16:10 OLED display and MSI’s Cooler Boost 5 system with dual fans and five heat pipes for sure collaborate when delivering stunning visuals.
Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport package
For enthusiasts, there’s the option of the Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport package, which includes specially designed accessories like a color box, mouse, mouse pad, USB drive, pouch, postcards, and cable ties.
Each product proudly displays the dual MSI and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport logos, symbolizing this interesting collaboration between two prestigious brands and uniting gaming and racing fans alike.
Specs
- Windows 11 Pro
- Intel Core i9-13900H 2.6GHz
- 16″ UHD+ (3840×2400) 16:10 OLED panel
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6
- 64GB (32Gx2) DDR5 5200MHz
- 2TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4
- Killer Gb LAN (Up to 2.5G)
- Intel Killer AX Wi-Fi 6E
- 6-Speaker Sound System by Dynaudio
- Cooler Boost 5 with 2 Fans + 5 Pipes
- IR FHD webcam with Webcam Shutter
- Per-Key RGB SteelSeries Keyboard
- 99.9Whr Battery
Available now!
The Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, offering an exceptional luxury gaming experience, is now available through MSI’s store for $2,899.99.
MSI Teams Up With Mercedes-AMG Motorsport For The Stealth 16 Laptop
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Aug 31
California Prison On Generator After Wildfires Knock Out Electricity, Fills Cells With Smoke
Posted in: Today's ChiliA Northern California prison was on generator power for a second week and inmates were issued masks to cope with unhealthy air.
Aug 31
Sonos may be synonymous with WiFi-equipped multi-room speakers, but plenty of companies have introduced their take on those products since the Play:1 arrived in 2013. Today, JBL announced its new Authentics series, a lineup of three connected speakers that offer a lot of what we’ve come to rely on from Sonos. All three support multi-room audio and automatic self-tuning alongside Bluetooth, WiFi and Ethernet connectivity. While only the most expensive has Dolby Atmos immersive sound, the entire trio can run Google Assistant and Alexa at the same time, a feat JBL says it’s the first to achieve.
For the design of the Authentics series, JBL took inspiration from its L100 speaker that debuted in the 70s. That bookshelf unit featured a grid-patterned Quadrex grille as a prominent aesthetic element, one that the company has carried through a few of its pricier products over the years. That square layout graces the speaker cover on the Authetics series too, while a leather-wrapped aluminum frame and black and gold color scheme complete the look.
JBL is touting its new speaker line as the first units capable of running both Google Assistant and Alexa simultaneously on the same device. Plenty of speakers and headphones support multiple voice assistants, but you have to select one at a time. Here, you can set up these two in the JBL app and use either one (without diving into the settings menu) for hands-free control of connected devices, music and more. Simply say “Hey Google” or “Alexa” and the Authentics speakers summon the assistant you need. The company explains that it designed the integration in collaboration with Google and Amazon so that “customers have the choice and flexibility to communicate seamlessly with both voice assistants and take advantage of their different capabilities.”
At the top of the lineup is the Authentics 500. This model packs in three one-inch tweeters, three 2.75-inch mid-range woofers and a single 6.5-inch downfiring subwoofer. The company explains that this driver arrangement cranks out “crystal clear sound” with “tight, accurate bass.” The 500 is the only unit in the series that supports Dolby Atmos audio, delivering 270 watts of 3.1-channel sound for a virtualized 3D effect. As you might expect, this is the biggest and priciest option at $700.
JBL
The Authentics 300 is the only portable speaker in JBL’s new series. Priced at $430, this model is capable of 360-degree audio with a user-replaceable battery that offers eight hours of listening time. The 300 also has a built-in handle to increase portability, although the company is clear that the unit’s audio performance, including “distinctive highs and deep bass,” does well indoors too.
The Authentics 200 houses two one-inch tweeters with a five-inch woofer and six-inch passive radiator. JBL claims that this more compact option can “fill any space — big or small — with stereo sound,” including “deep bass” and “perfect balance” across all genres. It seems clear JBL is aiming to take on the Sonos One and Era 100 here, although the 200 is more expensive than those at $330.
All three of the Authentics speakers will be available in black on September 17th. The entire lineup is compatible with the JBL One app which allows you to sync music services, fully customize the EQ and adjust other settings as you see fit.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/jbl-takes-on-sonos-with-its-multi-room-authentics-home-speakers-150007836.html?src=rss
Aug 31
The former Trump advisor will not be allowed to claim executive privilege by former president Donald Trump at his contempt of Congress trial, which starts next week.
Aug 31
As we slide down into September, Apple hype is reaching its peak. Now that Apple has announced its “Wonderlust” event will take place Sept. 12, aficionados already have a vague idea what the next iPhone’s default wallpaper will look like.
Aug 31
'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III' will use AI to clamp down on toxic voice chats
Posted in: Today's ChiliGames have the power to connect people across the world in enjoyment and teamwork, but they can also create a space ripe for toxic speech and hatred. Activision is attempting to minimize the latter, announcing a new collaboration with Modulate, a company using technology to identify these issues, for direct voice chat moderation in Call of Duty.
Modulate’s AI system, ToxMod, attempts to identify threats like hate speech, radicalization and self-harm in real-time. It claims to work in three steps: triage, analyze and escalate. ToxMod listens to all voice chats and pinpoints which warrant a further look. This flagged data is stored in their servers, while all other data will be processed right on the initial device. The company says it then evaluates everything from tone to emotion, analyzing not only “what is being said, but also how it is said and how other players respond to it.” Finally, it attempts to alert moderators about the most toxic incidents and leaves it up to them to take action. The company claims it’s the “only voice-native moderation solution” currently available, having protected “tens of millions of players.”
The integration of ToxMod could aid in preventing toxic responses as a whole, working alongside existing text-centric and reporting systems. “Tackling disruptive voice chat particularly has long been an extraordinary challenge across gaming,” Activision’s chief technology officer Michael Vance said in a statement. “With this collaboration, we are now bringing Modulate’s state of the art machine learning technology that can scale in realtime for a global level of enforcement. This is a critical step forward to creating and maintaining a fun, fair and welcoming experience for all players.” Last year, Activision started allowing games’ moderation teams to mute players using toxic language in voice and text chats.
ToxMod is now available as an English language beta release in North America for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone. It will be released globally — with the exception of Asia — when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III releases on November 10th.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-will-use-ai-to-clamp-down-on-toxic-voice-chats-160027704.html?src=rss
Aug 31
Co-workers said Chris Begley, a 28-year veteran of UPS, “embodied the spirit of what it means to be a Teamster.”
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