OnePlus Ace 5 Series Emerge on TENAA Certification; Key Specs Revealed
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/20/oneplus-ace-5-series-specs-launch/

Google is rolling out the "Ask about this PDF" feature it announced at I/O!

When you open a PDF file using the Files by Google app and invoke Gemini on it, you'll soon see an "ask about this PDF" chip above the overlay. If you tap this chip, you can then ask Gemini questions about the doc.

Your device must run Android 15 and you must be subscribed to Gemini Advanced to use this feature. You also need to set Gemini as your assistant, obviously.

Thanks to Rob on my Discord for the screenshot!

How to Transfer Photos from Your Android Phone to a Windows PC
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/21/how-to-transfer-photos-from-your-android-phone-to-a-windows-pc/

Drive into the Future: Smarter Cars with OTTOCAST AI Boxes and Adapters
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/21/ottocast-car-adapters-smart-upgrade/

Lenovo to Launch World’s First Rollable Screen Device
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/21/lenovo-rollable-screen-laptop/

RIP x86S, Intel terminates the initiative to debloat x86 instruction set
Tom's Hardware

Intel originally announced its intentions to de-bloat the x86 instruction set by developing a simplified 64-bit mode-only x86S version, publishing a draft specification in May 2023, and then updating it to a 1.2 revision in June of this year. But now, Intel is no longer working on the x86S specification, thus putting an end to the quest.

The decision comes after Intel announced the formation of the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, which brings together Intel, AMD, Google, and numerous other industry stalwarts to define the future of the x86 instruction set.

Intel also has other future-looking x86 initiatives underway, such as its Flexible Return and Event Delivery (FRED) and the new AVX10 spec. Intel has confirmed that those initiatives are still underway.

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#Pegasus spyware maker #NSO Group is liable for attacks on 1,400 #WhatsApp users.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/20/24326342/meta-whatsapp-nso-group-pegasus-spyware-hack-liable

US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking journalists via WhatsApp
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🔥 A dual Russian-Israeli national charged as the mastermind behind LockBit ransomware—a cyber weapon that caused chaos across 120+ countries and left $500M in illicit profits.

» Targeted hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure.
» Gained access to systems using custom malware to disable antivirus.
» LockBit is now planning a comeback with version 4.0!

Explore the full story of LockBit’s rise and fall: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/lockbit-developer-rostislav-panev.html

Dconf Editor - A graphical tool for editing the dconf database

Dconf Editor is a tool to allow direct editing of the dconf configuration database. This is useful when developing applications that use these settings. Editing your configuration directly is an advanced feature and may cause applications to not work correctly.

🔗 Links:
- Installation
- Screenshots
- Source code
Developer: GNOME Project

🏷️ Tags: #Linux #Utilities

Show HN: openai-realtime-embedded-SDK Build AI assistants on microcontrollers
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Kannel: Open-Source WAP and SMS Gateway
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DarkSky

Presenting DarkSky, a cutting-edge Windows BlueSky client. Constructed with UWP and improved with GlowUI, it uses quick technologies and elegant design to make using the app worthwhile.

🔗 Links:
- Downloads: GitHub | Microsoft Store
- Screenshots
- Source code
- Developer: FireCubeStudios

🏷 Tags: #windows #socialmedia #client

US is investigating potential national security risks posed by internet routers used by millions

US officials are investigating potential national security risks tied to a telecom company founded in China whose internet routers are used by millions, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

US officials are concerned that cheap and ubiquitous routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for China-backed hackers into US infrastructure, the sources said.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/18/politics/us-investigating-potential-national-security-risks-internet-routers/index.html

Is stuff online worth saving?
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Make human connections. One thing that is annoying about family and friend visits especially for the connected is always having their face in the phone. You can be in the middle of a conversation and a beep or ding becomes the center of attention. If we want to fix our culture getting back to personal interactions is the best step.

https://www.makeuseof.com/digitally-detox-during-the-holidays/