The city of lights is beset by bed bugs. Sightings of the tiny urban pest in public places throughout Paris have apparently increased as of late, and officials are calling for aggressive action to curtail the menace in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The police chief who led a highly criticized raid of a small Kansas newspaper has been suspended.
In a blog post published today, crowdfunding site BackerKit announced it will no longer allow “solely” AI-generated content on its platform. This new policy “aims to address growing concerns regarding ownership of content, ethical sourcing of data, and compensation for the process of creating content.” This policy…
In a blog post published today, crowdfunding site BackerKit announced it will no longer allow “solely” AI-generated content on its platform. This new policy “aims to address growing concerns regarding ownership of content, ethical sourcing of data, and compensation for the process of creating content.” This policy…
Since he’s known for grisly horror, filmmaker Eli Roth making an animated show comes with certain expectations for hardcore visuals—even if it’s aimed at kids. With Fright Krewe, his latest creative project before the very adult Thanksgiving later this fall, Roth returns to a realm he first explored in 2018’s The…
Spotify is going full-steam ahead with artificial intelligence. After releasing an AI-powered DJ earlier this year, the streaming service is now testing ways to automatically generate playlists with a user prompt.
The death of Dianne Feinstein, one of America’s longest serving, most trailblazing female politicians, has set off a race to fill her seat in the U.S. Senate. While it’s not entirely clear who the long-term heir to Feinstein’s seat will be, Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a longtime political ally, Laphonza…
Elon Musk is looking to new video features, including game streaming and live shopping, as part of his attempt to turn X into an “everything app.” The company formerly known as Twitter is experimenting with basic, Twitch-like game streaming capabilities, which are currently accessible to X Premium subscribers.
Musk showed off the feature Sunday night in a 54-minute Diablo IV stream posted from an anonymous Twitter account with the handle @cyb3rgam3r420. Musk later replied to the account and confirmed the company was testing the feature. An engineer at X, Mark Kalman, also shared a video explaining how Premium subscribers can set up game streaming from their accounts by connecting Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) to their Twitter account via X Media Studio.
Just a quick test of X video game streaming https://t.co/5NCsDczpT4
— Gamer (@cyb3rgam3r420) October 2, 2023
For now, it’s unclear how serious X is about courting streamers.The feature seems to support viewer comments in the streams, but for now lacks most of the creator-centric features of other platforms. But it is one of the latest examples of how X is turning to creators and new video features in an effort to lure more users to the platform.Separately, the company also said it would begin experimenting with live shopping features through a new partnership with Paris Hilton. Variety reports that Hilton has signed on to “create four original video content programs per year that include live-shopping features.”
It’s also unclear if X’s infrastructure will be able to keep up with new live video features. The company, which shed many of its site reliability engineers in layoffs last year, has struggled with large live audio and video streams, particularly those boosted by Musk’s account. When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appeared in a chat on Spaces in May to announce a presidential run with Musk, the stream repeatedly crashed.
According to Musk’s biographer, Walter Isaacson, the issue was a result of instability caused by a poorly planned move of one of the company’s data centers. However, the issues still don’t seem to be fully resolved. Just last week, Musk attempted to live stream himself visiting the US border with Mexico when the video feed abruptly cut out after about four minutes. Musk was able to eventually restart the stream, but only after he sent a frantic, company-wide email to all of X’s staff, according to New York Times reporter Ryan Mac. “Please fix this,” he said.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/x-is-working-on-game-streaming-and-live-shopping-features-203902095.html?src=rss
Lenovo has introduced its latest lineup of IdeaPad Chromebook Plus laptops, aiming to combine improved hardware components with AI-driven features to enhance productivity, creativity, and user convenience. The one that caught our attention the most was The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus.
The model introduces several exclusive tools and premium services. One standout feature is File Sync, which enables offline access to Google Drive files. Additionally, the laptop features a 1080p webcam with AI-powered video calling capabilities for crystal-clear video conferences. Another notable addition is the AI-powered Google Photos Magic Eraser, facilitating the removal of unwanted distractions from photos.
Benny Zhang, Director and General Manager of Chromebooks at Lenovo’s Global Innovation Center, Intelligent Devices Group, emphasized the relevance of portable and affordable laptops in today’s remote and hybrid work environments. He highlighted the flexibility and creative potential offered by the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Plus family.
Lenovo Ideapad Gaming Chromebook Plus.
In terms of specifications, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus boasts a 16-inch WQXGA IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB color coverage, and a brightness of 350 nits. The 4-side narrow bezel design and 90% AAR (Active Area Ratio) contribute to an immersive visual experience.
Users can choose between two 12th Gen Intel Core processors: the i5-1235U or the i3-1215U, accompanied by Intel Iris Xe Graphics or Intel UHD Graphics, respectively. RAM options are limited to 8GB (16GB*32*4 dual channel), featuring 4266MHz LPDDR4x modules. Storage options include 128 GB eMMC SSD or M.2 PCIE 2242 SSD with 256 GB or 512 GB capacities.
Connectivity options encompass a MicroSD card slot, USB Type-C ports, USB Type-A ports, a Combo Audio Jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5. The laptops run on ChromeOS and offer a commendable battery life of 10 to 12 hours.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16”, 7) is now available in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) in Stone Blue color, starting at 599€ (~$628). Buyers also receive a complimentary 3-month subscription to Photoshop Web and Adobe Express Premium.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus Unveiled Packing A Punch For Gamers
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HP has unveiled a pair of new Chromebook Plus laptops, including the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch, which boasts a traditional clamshell design. The device is positioned as a versatile consumer tool, emphasizing its potential for productivity and creativity, driven by factors such as extended battery life, modern Intel processors, and access to Google’s AI-powered tools.
The HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch offers a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS panel with two screen options, one supporting up to a 144Hz refresh rate, while the other likely operates at 60Hz. Both screens feature micro-edge anti-glare displays but with a maximum brightness of 250 nits and a limited color gamut of 45% NTSC.
Under the hood, it houses an Intel Core i3-N305 processor, equipped with eight E-cores (8C/8T) and a maximum boost clock of 3.8GHz, providing a significant performance boost over older mobile Celeron and Pentium models. The Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch comes with 8GB of onboard RAM and storage options of either 128GB or 256GB, though this storage is non-upgradable UFS storage.
Despite its power-efficient processor, the Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch boasts a commendable battery life of up to 13 hours. It weighs 3.81 pounds and has dimensions of 14.28 inches in width, 9.51 inches in depth, and 0.78 inches in height.
The HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch will be available for purchase on October 8th, with a price of $599.99 USD on HP’s official website and $499 USD at Best Buy.
HP Launches Premium Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch Powered By Intel Core Processors
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