Lenovo’s next Chromebook could be a powerhouse fueled by artificial intelligence

Lenovo is working on two new AI-powered Chromebook tablets collectively codenamed Ciri. That is what news site Chrome Unboxed claims after tracking the devices on two “public repositories” – cros.tech and Chromium Dash – which pull their info from Google servers. According to the publication, an official reveal may be happening soon. The tablet will reportedly be known as the Lenovo Chromebook Duet and serve as a direct follow-up to the IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook. Like the previous generation, it has a detachable 11-inch display that can be removed from…

Only AI can understand Premier League offside rules

The Premier League kicks off this week, and a new AI referee tool to spot when players are offside will be coming on board before it ends, as first reported by Wired. The league has turned to sports tech company Genius Sports and its Semi-Assisted Offside Technology (SAOT).  Unlike the usual video assistant referee (VAR) systems, SAOT doesn’t need expensive 4K cameras, just a network of between 24 and 28 iPhones around the pitch. The built-in GeniusIQ AI then analyzes the images collected by the iPhones to work out precisely…

Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, August 17 (game #936)

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Your…

Crypto mixer founder argues 30-year prison sentence is ‘unwarranted’

Lawyers representing Roman Sterlingov, the founder of cryptocurrency mixer Bitcoin Fog, have argued against a “lengthy” sentence following his conviction on money laundering charges. In an Aug. 15 filing in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Sterlingov’s legal team did not seem to make a specific sentencing recommendation in response to prosecutors’ petition he should serve between 20 and 30 years in prison. Lawyers for the Bitcoin Fog founder claimed that the government’s recommendations were “unwarranted” based on sentencing in comparable cases. Source: Courtlistener In March,…

I used to think AI was creepy, but these Google AI features are just sad

Google AI will help you “be more productive” by writing thank-you notes, said Google’s VP of Devices and Services, Rick Osterloh, in an interview with Joanna Stern of the Wall Street Journal ($/£). Osterloh says putting down the pen and switching to digital thank-yous helped him write “10 times more emails than handwritten thank you notes.” In the future, AI will help us write exponentially more thank-you notes in even less time.  Doesn’t that make you feel sad? The problem is the impersonal nature of such a feature. Google’s AI…

Quick! Logitech’s G Pro X wireless gaming headset gets a massive 50% discount

Logitech Amazon has just slashed the price of one of Logitech’s most popular wireless headsets. The retailer has the premium Logitech G PRO X wireless lightspeed gaming headset on sale for $114.99 (was $229.99). This price is just $3 shy of the all-time low. That said that measly difference isn’t worth waiting for when this is half-off a critically praised wireless gaming headset. Even after nearly two years, its award-winning design is one that’s hard to beat.  This isn’t your typical wireless headset. Instead of Bluetooth, the Logitech Pro X…

This AI ghost of the past might be your guide through museums of the future

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest fashion showcase includes not just a 1930s wedding dress but a virtual ghost of the kind of socialite who would have worn it. OpenAI teamed up with the museum to create Natalie Potter, a fictional, century-old woman powered by its latest AI model, to interact with museum-goers and tell them about the dress and its place in fashion history.  The dress is part of the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibit. Using a smartphone, you can access Chat with Natalie and message with “here” by…

TCL C855 review: easily one of the most impressive budget mini-LED TVs you can buy

TCL C855 review: Two minute review The TCL C855 stands out in an extremely competitive mid-priced mini-LED TV market by delivering excellent all-around performance for the price. It may not be the best in any category, but it asserts itself as one of the best TVs of 2024.  Picture quality on the TCL C855 is nothing short of impressive. Its black levels and contrast are rich out-of-the-box and it can rival the best OLED TVs with some adjustments within the picture settings. Colors are vibrant and dynamic, appearing both punchy…

How to watch New Zealand vs Argentina: free live streams for 2024 Rugby Championship game

Watch New Zealand vs Argentina at Rugby Championship 2024, with round two set to take place this weekend. Below we have all the info on how to watch New Zealand vs Argentina from anywhere in the world with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters, free streams and start times. Argentina stunned New Zealand last weekend, running out 38-30 winners in a thrilling encounter in Wellington. The South Americans had never won in New Zealand before 2022, but they have now triumphed in two of their last three matches on All…

Ethereum Gas Fee Slumps to Lowest Level in Five Years: Data

Gas fees on the Ethereum network have been declining since March 2024, but last week, they hit a level not seen in the past five years. Data on the crypto analytics platform Dune shows that the median Ethereum gas fee fell below 2 gwei last week for the first time since 2020. Median Ethereum Fees Plummet Since August 3, the median Ethereum gas fee has been falling below 2 gwei. Although the figure has recorded subsequent spikes, those upticks have only been momentary as the fees eventually return below 10…