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    Intel’s Altera unit eyes ‘audacious’ goal to dominate programmable chips

    Panuvitch Wuttichaikitjaroen/Getty Images Nine months ago, Intel made Altera — its unit that produces programmable chips — a standalone  business — with the intention of spinning it public in 2026.  On Monday, Altera executives showed off new chips at their annual developer conference, making the case for why Altera will dominate programmable chips in years […] More

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    Holding the world’s thinnest foldable phone made my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 feel outdated

    Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETThe latest Honor Magic V3 is the best-designed foldable phone I’ve tested so far. At just 9.2mm thick when folded, it builds on the success of the Magic V2 and extends its lead over the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Having used both Samsung and Honor foldables, I can confidently say the Honor is far ahead regarding hardware.Also: What to expect from Meta Connect 2024: Affordable Quest 3, AR glasses, and moreFor reference, the Honor Magic V3 measures 9.2mm when closed and 4.4mm when unfolded. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 12.1mm folded and 5.6mm open, while Google’s new Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 10.5mm and 5.1mm. Both Samsung and Google have reduced the weight of their foldables to 239g and 257g, respectively, but Honor went even further, bringing the Magic V3 to just 226g — lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. More

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    108 small nations band together to share AI lessons globally

    imaginima/Getty Images A playbook has been released to provide a platform on which small nations around the world can exchange lessons about their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).  The AI Playbook for Small States aims to “shape inclusive global discourse” by gathering best practices from these nations and offering resources on how to best leverage […] More

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    TikTok rolls out expanded Subscription packages letting fans unlock exclusive content

    NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty Images TikTok is giving creators on its platform a new way to monetize their content with a revamped Subscription feature that is similar in form and function to Patreon or YouTube’s channel memberships. According to the official announcement, “‘Subscription’ allows creators to offer… exclusive perks [and] unique experiences” to their biggest fans “for a […] More

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    The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED offers a great picture, and it’s $150 off

    Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED 3.5 / 5 Good pros and cons Pros Great picture and sound Dedicated game mode Alexa features are optional Easy to set up Great for gaming Cons A bit overpriced No easy way to access app library Somewhat invasive ads on home screen Lots of cool features locked behind […] More