Author: Zach_Wilson
Nissan and Honda officially announce plans to merge
Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed rumors that they're pursuing a merger, the companies wrote in a joint press release. Each would continue to operate under its own brand, but with a new joint holding company as parent. If Nissan-controlled Mitsubishi also came on board, the combined group would become…
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US healthcare giant Ascension says ransomware attack affected nearly six million customers
Ascension was struck by ransomware attack in May 2024 It has now concluded its investigation into the attack Sensitive data on almost 5.6 million people was stolen Hackers that struck Ascension with ransomware managed to steal a whole treasure trove of sensitive customer information, with medical information, personally identifiable information,…
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This tiny wireless speaker promises to sound like a big beefy stereo system using psychoacoustic tricks
Two 15W drivers in a very small cube-style case Digital signal processing adjusts speaker output to emulate distance Available from Japan for roughly $255 One of the key things about stereo sound is that to get it, you need decently spaced stereo speakers. And that’s a problem for small devices…
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This Smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan Is Great for Parties
It’s Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled, can play music as you shower, and has a motion-sensing full-color light and even a humidity sensor. Source
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The AI smartphones that never materialized in 2024
I’ve spent the past year covering every major phone launch in the US, and each one loudly declared the same thing: AI is here, and ours is the AI phone you’ve been waiting for. Each was followed by much applause and favorable stock price movement. But when I got those…
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In Infinity Nikki, photo mode achieves its ultimate form
Infinity Nikki is my favorite new release of 2024. It's a cotton candy confection of an open-world game that offers a lot more depth and variety than I expected to find. I enjoy the fabulous wardrobe, the low-key puzzles and the charming side quests. But the most surprising thing about…
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