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8Jul By adminNo Comments
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Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Its $3,500 Vision Pro

Apple Inc. is planning a retail launch of its Vision Pro headset with appointments and in-store promotion in select US markets early next year, underscoring the niche and complex nature of the mixed-reality device.The company will designate special areas in the stores with seating, headset demo units and tools to size accessories for buyers. While the device will be sold at all of Apple's roughly 270 US locations, the company is planning the sections for the Vision Pro initially at stores in major areas — such as New York and Los Angeles — before rolling them out nationwide, according to people with knowledge of the plans. Apple said it will offer the headset in other countries at the end of 2024. The company is discussing the UK and Canada as two of its first international markets wit...
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20Jun By adminNo Comments
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Inside China’s underground market for high-end Nvidia AI chips

Psst! Where can a Chinese buyer purchase top-end Nvidia AI chips in the wake of U.S. sanctions? Visiting the famed Huaqiangbei electronics area in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is a good bet - in particular, the SEG Plaza skyscraper whose first 10 floors are crammed with shops selling everything from camera parts to drones. The chips are not advertised but asking discreetly works. They don't come cheap. Two vendors there, who spoke with Reuters in person on condition of anonymity, said they could provide small numbers of A100 artificial intelligence chips made by the U.S. chip designer, pricing them at $20,000 a piece - double the usual price. While buying or selling high-end U.S. chips is not illegal in China, U.S. export restrictions have created a de facto underground mark...
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5Jun By adminNo Comments
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WWDC 2023: Apple announces macOS Sonoma! Check out the amazing new features

One of the most-awaited moments for Apple fans is here. At the keynote session of WWDC 2023, Apple has announced the release of macOS Sonoma. Apple has announced a number of upgrades and fancy new features that users will find useful as well as entertaining, helping raise productivity in interesting ways. At the event, Apple has also announced the release of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, which are expected to change users' iPhone experience in a number of ways. Read here to find out what's in there for you.Apple today unveiled the macOS Sonoma, the latest version of the desktop operating system, bringing a rich set of features that elevate the Mac experience. Screen savers and powerful widgets unlock an entirely new way to personalise. Users can now place widgets right on the desktop, interact wi...
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14May By adminNo Comments
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Architects don’t need AI, says high-tech pioneer Norman Foster

British architect Norman Foster has spent six decades pushing the boundaries of technology with awe-inspiring modernist structures from California to Hong Kong, but he is yet to be convinced by the craze for artificial intelligence. "Artificial intelligence at the moment has the ability to cheat, to invent," he told AFP in a recent interview in Paris, which is hosting a retrospective of his work. "We live in a world which is physical, we inhabit buildings, streets, squares. That physicality, you can't replicate by artificial intelligence." Foster has been shaping urban landscapes since the 1960s and won the Pritzker Prize, the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in architecture, in 1999. His statement projects include Apple's giant ring-shaped headquarters in California, London's Wembley S...
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10Sep By adminNo Comments
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5 Jailed For “Brainwashing” Children With “Seditious” Books In Hong Kong

The sedition law carries a maximum sentence of two years in jail. (Representational)Hong Kong: Hong Kong jailed five speech therapists for sedition on Saturday over a series of illustrated children's books that portrayed the city's democracy supporters as sheep defending their village from wolves.They join a growing list of residents jailed under a colonial-era sedition offence which authorities have deployed alongside a national security law introduced by Beijing in 2020 to stamp out dissent.The group, who are all in their twenties and belonged to a speech therapists' union, have been behind bars for over a year while awaiting a verdict.They were all handed a 19-month jail term for a picture book series that began in 2020 to explain Hong Kong's democracy movement to children. The group...
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4Sep By adminNo Comments
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“No Bowler From This Group Can Replace Shaheen Afridi”: Mohammad Rizwan | Cricket News

Pakistan are missing the services of Shaheen Shah Afridi at the ongoing Asia Cup, and wicketkeeper-batter feels that not even a single bowler from the current crop can fill the shoes of the star pacer. Afridi picked up a knee injury during Pakistan's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which ruled him out of the Asia Cup. While the likes of Naseem Shah and Shahnawaz Dahani have performed well so far in the tournament, Rizwan said that filling Afridi's shoes isn't easy.However, Rizwan also suggested that other players should make the most of the opportunities, which will only benefit Pakistan in the longer run."I've talked to the bowlers before. I will be very honest here, no bowler from this group can replace Shaheen. This is my honest answer. The way he (Shaheen) has performed in ...
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3Sep By adminNo Comments
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Pakistan vs Hong Kong: Mohammad Rizwan Makes Special Appeal To Help Flood-Hit Pakistan In Presentation Ceremony | Cricket News

Mohammad Rizwan starred with the bat for Pakistan in match vs Hong Kong© AFPMohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 78, laying the foundation of Pakistan's 155-run win over Hong Kong on Friday, which saw them qualify for the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup. Rizwan was named 'Man of the Match' for his knock. During the post-match press-conference, Rizwan made a special appeal for Pakistan, which has been hit by severe floods. A lot of damage has been caused to the livelihoods of the people in Pakistan, and the number of dead has crossed the 1,200-mark. Rizwan urged everyone to unite and pray for Pakistan in these tough times."I want to make one request. Pakistan has been hit by floods and a lot of rescue work is going on currently. I request everyone to help the people of Pakistan, who are...
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2Sep By adminNo Comments
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Pakistan vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup: Pakistan Enter Super 4 With Record Win Over Hong Kong | Cricket News

Pakistan set up a second showdown against arch-rivals India in as many weeks with a record 155-run win over Hong Kong in a must-win Asia Cup match in Sharjah on Friday. Mohammad Rizwan had to work hard for his 78 off 57 balls as Pakistan got a much-needed final flourish to post 193 for two against Hong Kong. Hong Kong were simply blown away in the run-chase with Pakistan's bowling attack proving to be too good for them. Their innings folded up for just 38 in 10.4 overs, sending Pakistan into the Super 4s as the second placed team from Group A. It was Pakistan's biggest win in the shortest format.Pakistan will meet India, who topped Group A, on Sunday.Hong Kong had shown a bit of potential with the bat against India but they simply surrendered to the Pakistan bowling attack.It was a proc...
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2Sep By adminNo Comments
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“Kya Tip Chahiye?” Babar Azam To Hong Kong Captain Ahead Of Crunch Asia Cup Clash | Cricket News

Pakistan captain Babar Azam meeting Hong Kong skipper Nizakat Khan© TwitterThe Asia Cup 2022 will see a crunch clash on Thursday as Pakistan take on Hong Kong in a Group A tie. The winner of the contest will progress to the Super 4 and will face India on Sunday. Both teams had lost their opening matches to India and will be looking to return to winning ways. Ahead of the crucial game, Pakistan captain Babar Azam met with Hong Kong skipper Nizakat Khan on the sidelines of a practice session. Nizakat congratulated Babar on his good form and asked for tips regarding batting. To which Babar replied: "Kya Tip Chahiye?" Then they went to discuss about batting, nature of bat and other stuff which made for an interesting conversation.Watch: Babar Azam meets Hong Kong captain Nizakat©️ meets ©️C...
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