Ads in Win 11, Illegal Software Key Sales, Tesla Cybertruck Woes, + More! - GameLinked Apr 15, 2024

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WIN 11, LOSS 1000+

Microsoft wants to run ads in Win 11’s Start menu

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-wants-to-run-ads-in-your-start-menu-on-windows-11

Starting in the Beta channel https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2024/04/12/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-22635-3495-beta-channel/

“we are now trying out recommendations to help you discover great apps from the Microsoft Store under Recommended on the Start menu.” https://lmg.gg/M1TzK (Microsoft)

Can be turned off, may never actually be released https://lmg.gg/DKPb3 (Microsoft)

Microsoft finally lifts a block on upgrading to Win 11 after two years

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-lifts-windows-11-block-on-some-intel-systems-after-2-years/

Discovered in Nov 2021 https://www.theregister.com/2021/11/19/windows_11_release_health/

File name is IntcAudioBus.sys https://lmg.gg/5806X (The Register)

 

WHAT A TERRIBLE DISPLAY

Lamptron, who makes LCD-equipped CPU cooler, distributing counterfeit keys for third-party software

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/lamptron-gets-caught-using-counterfeit-aida64-software-keys-with-its-lcd-equipped-products

Thanks to Der8auer https://youtu.be/he4mmxC6C0k

Lamptron ST060 CPU air cooler https://www.pcgamesn.com/lamptron/st060-cpu-cooler-screen

AIDA64 https://www.aida64.com/online-store

Checking for update reveals key is not legally purchased https://youtu.be/he4mmxC6C0k?t=192

https://news.google.com/search?q=lamptron&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen

FinalWire unsure if Lamptron ever bundled valid licenses https://youtu.be/he4mmxC6C0k?t=227

Site seems to be down https://www.lamptron.com/

 

CYBERF**KED

Tesla laying off 10% of workforce

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-68818113

halts cybertruck deliveries after “unexpected delay” https://www.engadget.com/tesla-halts-cybertruck-deliveries-due-to-unexpected-delay-123007030.html

@WholeMarsBlog, who apparently has close ties to Tesla, posted 7 day delay due to acceleration issue

https://twitter.com/WholeMarsBlog/status/1779221584877928843

Alleged pedal problem https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-stops-cybertruck-deliveries-accelerator-pedal-may-be-to-blame/

User posts TikTok alleging acceleration pedal cover jammed pedal (@0:36) https://www.tiktok.com/@el.chepito1985/video/7357758176504089898

Another Cybertruck owner claims speed didn’t reduce when releasing accelerator https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/brake-malfunction-hit-light-pole.14130/

Famous baseball throw https://youtu.be/IUCMGB2AGaE?t=41

 

QUICK BITS

 

SOCKET TO THE COMPETITION

New Intel socket, some comparisons to AMD’s current AM5 socket

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/processors/intels-new-lga-1851-socket-breaks-cover-giving-us-even-more-pins-to-mush-with-an-errant-thumb/

Original source: ComputerBase (German) https://lmg.gg/BHWwp

https://www.igorslab.de/en/arrow-lake-ps-is-coming-intel-unveils-new-lga-1851-socket/

 

I’M A BIT SORA BOUT IT

Adobe Premiere Pro to get gen AI video model

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24130804/adobe-premiere-pro-firefly-video-generative-ai-openai-sora

Showcase video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6de4akFiNYM

Exploring OpenAI partnership https://www.reuters.com/technology/adobe-explores-openai-partnership-it-adds-ai-video-tools-2024-04-15/

 

MESSAGING IS OUT OF THIS WORLD

Pixel 9 series to get emergency satellite connectivity

https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-9-sos-satellite-connectivity-3433498/

Pixel 8a leaks

https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1779060659247849549

All 8a colors too https://www.androidheadlines.com/exclusive-google-pixel-8a-colors-leak

Specs leaked way earlier https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/massive-google-pixel-8a-leak-just-spilled-all-the-specs-and-now-google-has-leaked-it-too

 

IT ATTACK, BUT ALSO PROTEC

Hard drive destroyer vibrates storage to death in 90 seconds for recycling

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/hard-drive-destroyer-vibrates-hard-drives-to-death-in-90-seconds

Video https://garnerproducts.com/hubfs/Videos/DiskMantler-Garner.mp4

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/97573/the-diskmantler-destroys-and-disassembles-hard-drives-in-seconds-by-shaking-them/index.html

 

EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT IT

Airchat, social app based on audio recordings

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/13/airchat-launch/

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/what-is-airchat-how-to-join-and-more-things-to-know-about-this-new-new-social-media-app/articleshow/109305031.cms

https://en.softonic.com/articles/that-is-airchat-an-application-where-speaking-is-the-most-important-thing