The Daily Post 2024-05-20 – beta edition

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Embrace Innovation at Work 2024-08-06-06-15-22 – beta edition

Good morning, visionary leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs! 🌅 Today, as we celebrate Innovation at Work

Lead Every Day

– Start each day with visionary innovation and relentless perseverance to turn dreams into reality. 🌅🚀💡

Tech & Business - Selective News..

Explore the forefront of innovation with our curated news sections, where each category – Business, AI, Technologies, Innovations, and Ideas – is a gateway to the latest industry insights and trends. Our summaries provide a glimpse into the articles, guiding you to in-depth discussions from trusted external sources.

Prime Selections

13 Best Office Chairs (2024): Budget, Luxe, Cushions, Casters, and Mats
May 19, 2024 | wired
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
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Valoi Easy35 Film-Scanning Kit Review: Fast, Affordable, and Easy to Use
May 19, 2024 | wired
If you need an easy, cheap, fast way to scan your 35-mm film, Valoi’s Easy35 is, er, the easiest way we’ve found to digitize images.
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Freewrite Alpha Review: For People Who Just Want to Get Stuff Done
May 19, 2024 | wired
We mischievously asked our reviewer to use nothing but this distraction-free keyboard computer with virtually no display for a whole week. Annoyingly, he loved it.
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Two students find security bug that could let millions do laundry for free
May 19, 2024 | verge
.A security lapse could let millions of college students do free laundry, thanks to one company. That’s because of a vulnerability that two University of California, Santa Cruz students found in internet-connected washing machines in commercial use in several countries, .according to .TechCrunch…. .The two students, Alexander Sherbrooke and Iakov Taranenko, apparently exploited an API for the machines’ app to do things like remotely command them to work without payment and update a laundry account to show it had millions of dollars in it. The company that owns the machines, CSC ServiceWorks, claims to have .more than a million laundry and vending machines. in service at colleges, multi-housing communities, laundromats, and more in the US,…. . .Continue reading…. .
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The Mac Pro and Studio won’t get the M4 nod until mid-2025
May 19, 2024 | verge
.The Mac Studio and Mac Pro aren’t due for an upgrade to Apple’s M4 chip until the middle of next year. That means both machines will still be on Apple’s M2 generation this year, unlike all other Macs except the MacBook Air, ..Bloomberg.’s Mark Gurman wrote to .Power On. subscribers today… .. .Throughout 2024, though, all of Apple’s laptops (except the MacBook Air) will move to the M4 chip that the company .just gave the iPad Pro., Gurman writes. Amusingly, this herky-jerky chip upgrade cycle means that the iPad Pro is currently the single-core performance champ of Apple’s lineup — and it will continue to be for about another year, when compared to the Mac Studio and Mac Pro.. . .Screenshot: Geekbench. . .It’s not even close, according…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Sonos is teasing its ‘most requested product ever’ on Tuesday
May 19, 2024 | verge
.Sonos is teasing, both in emails and on .social media., that its “most requested product ever” is “coming soon” on May 21st (this Tuesday). This, of course, is almost certainly the Sonos Ace, its first wireless headphones. . .Sonos has been expected to .launch the Ace in June., but given the company’s “most requested” phrasing here and the fact that the headphones recently appeared for sale by .authorized dealer Schuurman., it seems they’re coming sooner than that. . . .. . . .. . .. .. . . .. .. . .View this post on Instagram. . .. . . .. .. .. . . .. .. . . .. .. .. . . . .. .. ….A post shared by Sonos (@sonos).. .. . .A launch this week could help Sonos with some of the ire surrounding the roll-out of .its new app. earlier this month. The app was ostensibly created in part to support the Sonos Ace, but .i….. . .Continue reading…. .
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Innovations & Ideas

Emerging Technologies & Future Trends

Two students find security bug that could let millions do laundry for free
May 19, 2024 | verge
.A security lapse could let millions of college students do free laundry, thanks to one company. That’s because of a vulnerability that two University of California, Santa Cruz students found in internet-connected washing machines in commercial use in several countries, .according to .TechCrunch…. .The two students, Alexander Sherbrooke and Iakov Taranenko, apparently exploited an API for the machines’ app to do things like remotely command them to work without payment and update a laundry account to show it had millions of dollars in it. The company that owns the machines, CSC ServiceWorks, claims to have .more than a million laundry and vending machines. in service at colleges, multi-housing communities, laundromats, and more in the US,…. . .Continue reading…. .
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The Mac Pro and Studio won’t get the M4 nod until mid-2025
May 19, 2024 | verge
.The Mac Studio and Mac Pro aren’t due for an upgrade to Apple’s M4 chip until the middle of next year. That means both machines will still be on Apple’s M2 generation this year, unlike all other Macs except the MacBook Air, ..Bloomberg.’s Mark Gurman wrote to .Power On. subscribers today… .. .Throughout 2024, though, all of Apple’s laptops (except the MacBook Air) will move to the M4 chip that the company .just gave the iPad Pro., Gurman writes. Amusingly, this herky-jerky chip upgrade cycle means that the iPad Pro is currently the single-core performance champ of Apple’s lineup — and it will continue to be for about another year, when compared to the Mac Studio and Mac Pro.. . .Screenshot: Geekbench. . .It’s not even close, according…. . .Continue reading…. .
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All the news about Blue Origin’s first crewed flight since 2022
May 19, 2024 | verge
.Jeff Bezos’ space tourism company flew humans to space for the first time since 2022.. . .Continue reading…. .
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Digital & Business Transformation

Sustainable Solutions

Financial Insights & Fintech

Tech-Enabled Lifestyle

14 Best Sunglasses for Everyday (2025): Meta Ray-Ban, JINS, and more
May 19, 2024 | wired
Protect your eyes in style while you lounge, run, paddle, or work on your computer outside.
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Valoi Easy35 Film-Scanning Kit Review: Fast, Affordable, and Easy to Use
May 19, 2024 | wired
If you need an easy, cheap, fast way to scan your 35-mm film, Valoi’s Easy35 is, er, the easiest way we’ve found to digitize images.
Read more
13 Best Office Chairs (2024): Budget, Luxe, Cushions, Casters, and Mats
May 19, 2024 | wired
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Read more

All Stories

25 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Mother in Your Life (2024)
There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.
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East Africa Endures Heavy Rains, Severe Floods
Across vast sections of East Africa, the region braces for more heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed upwards of 350 people since March. Bloomberg News’ Jennifer Zabasajja discusses with Joumanna Bercetche on on Horizons Daybreak: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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State Street CEO on Dubai Office Reopening
Yie-Hsin Hung, State Street Global Advisors CEO, discusses reopening Dubai offices and Fed rate cuts. She speaks with Joumanna Bercetche and Jennifer Zabasajja on Bloomberg Horizons: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Kettlewell: Higher for Longer Still in Play
Oliver Kettlewell, FAB Asset Management, Executive Director, Fixed Income, discusses possible Fed cuts, Japan equities and fixed incomes. He speaks with Joumanna Bercetche on Bloomberg Horizons: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Riyadh Air Set to Begin Commercial Operations
Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO, discusses the airlines plan to commence service in 2025 and quickly expand it destinations. He speaks exclusively with Joumanna Bercetche on Bloomberg Horizons: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Ethereum’s Cofounder Says SEC Is ‘Gaslighting’ Everyone About Crypto
Joe Lubin cofounded Ethereum. Now his company is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission, and he says the future of the internet is at stake.
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Vodafone Pro II Ultra Hub Review: Wi-Fi 6E With 4G Backup
ISP-supplied routers are improving as Vodafone offers the Wi-Fi 6E Ultra Hub with backup mobile network service in the UK.
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How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here’s how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.
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Xiaomi Watch S3 Review: Quirky Customization
With swappable bezels and plenty of stamina, Xiaomi’s barebones smartwatch is a bargain.
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Sony CRE-E10 Review: Well-Rounded Hearing Aids
Sony’s CRE-E10 hearing aids offer long battery life, high-quality audio, and an earbud-like design.
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As Elon Musk Abandons the $25K Tesla, This EV Costs Just $4,400
Meet the Zhidou Rainbow—it costs less than an ebike and is capable of completing the average US daily commute with charge to spare.
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Translation Tech Is Amazing, Except When It’s Not
We can hold surprisingly deep conversations across languages using simple apps on our phones. But even as these apps get a fresh boost from AI, they can still lead to some awkward moments.
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An Old Abstract Field of Math Is Unlocking the Deep Complexity of Spacecraft Orbits
Mathematicians think abstract tools from a field called symplectic geometry might help with planning missions to far-off moons and planets.
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Randy Travis gets his voice back in a new Warner AI music experiment
.For the first time since a 2013 stroke left country singer Randy Travis unable to speak or sing properly, he has released a new song. He didn’t sing it, though; instead, the vocals were created with AI software and a surrogate singer.. .The song, called “Where That Came From,” is every bit the kind of folksy, sentimental tune I came to love as a kid when Travis was at the height of his fame. The producers created it by training an unnamed AI model, starting with 42 of his vocal-isolated recordings. Then, under the supervision of Travis and his .career-long producer Kyle Lehning., fellow country singer James DuPre laid down the vocals to be transformed into Travis’ by AI. . …. .Besides being on YouTube, the song is on other streaming platforms…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Bluesky confirms Jack Dorsey is no longer on its board
.Twitter founder Jack Dorsey is no longer on the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform he helped start. In .two posts today., Bluesky thanked Dorsey while confirming his departure and adding that it’s searching for a new board member “who shares our commitment to building a social network that puts people in control of their experience.”. .The posts come a day after an X user asked Dorsey if he was still on the company’s board, and .Dorsey responded., without further elaboration, “no.” As ..TechCrunch. points out., Dorsey was on a tear yesterday, unfollowing .all but three accounts. on X while .referring to Elon Musk’s platform. as “freedom technology.”. . . .Neither Bluesky nor Dorsey himself seem to have said how or why…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Tesla plans to charge some Model Y owners to unlock more range
.Tesla CEO Elon Musk .posted on Friday. that the Standard Range rear-wheel drive Model Y the company has been building and selling “over the last several months” actually has more range than the 260 miles they were sold with. Pending “regulatory approval,” he wrote that the company will unlock another 40–60 miles of total range, depending on which battery Model Y owners have, “for $1,500 to $2,000.”. ..Tesla replaced the Standard Range Model Y. with a 320-mile range version for $2,000 more. The car .now starts at $44,990., or about $37,490 if you qualify for the .$7,500 federal EV tax credit.. . . . .The “260 mile” range Model Y’s built over the past several months actually have more range that can be unlocked for $1500 to $2000 (gains 40 to 60 miles…. . . . .Continue reading…. .
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s how to see it
.If you’ve got clear skies and want an excuse to get away from town, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is roughly at its peak and should be going strong tonight. Made up of remnants of Halley’s Comet that the Earth passes through, this annual shower is active from April 15th to May 27th and can show up at a rate of about 10–30 meteors per hour, .according to the American Meteor Society… .You can see the Aquarids starting around 2AM local time in the Northern Hemisphere, radiating from the Aquarius constellation (though you’ll .want to look 40–60 degrees around Aquarius. to see them). Weather permitting, conditions are pretty good for watching them since the moon is in its late waning period and won’t be reflecting much light. Try to plan your…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Better Siri is coming: what Apple’s research says about its AI plans
.Apple hasn’t talked too much about AI so far — but it’s been working on stuff. A lot of stuff.. . .Continue reading…. .
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Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills on Eve of His New Term
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s military to carry out combat drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, the day before his inauguration for a fifth term in power.
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Euro Zone at Turning Point Needs Consumers to Get Out, Spend
The euro zone’s economy is waiting for a resounding vote of confidence from its own consumers for its long-awaited rebound to finally take shape.
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