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  • Joe Jonas plays daddy’s role in NYC

  • Pete Davidson’s inner circle fear he could die

    Actor and comedian Pete Davidson is reportedly causing his “inner circle” to worry about him due to his recent behavior.

    The 29-year-old comic has been open about his recent stint in rehab, revealing that it marks his seventh visit to rehab.

    According to a report, a source expressed concerns that some of his friends have enabled his behavior, citing instances like openly discussing ketamine use post-rehab.

    They questioned Davidson’s maturity in facing his issues and the potential consequences of not taking them seriously.

    According to an unnamed source who spoke with The U.S. Sun, there are concerns about Pete Davidson and the company he keeps.

    The insider explained: “His buddies, these friends he has around him, they are enabling him and they aren’t being honest with him.”

    Providing an example, the insider continued, “He came out of rehab and he immediately started talking about how he had taken ketamine to treat his depression and these people who are always around him didn’t think that was a big deal. It wasn’t a big deal until of course it blew up and became a problem for his fresh out of rehab image.”

    The source added, “If he doesn’t start taking his issues seriously, he could wind up killing himself from drugs.”

    The insider continued, “At the end of the day, I feel bad for him. The drug situation is his own issue, and I don’t think he understands it all comes crashing down.”

    “Look, he’s actually a good guy. He’s great with kids, he’s fun, but I just don’t think he lives in reality when it comes to the issues he’s dealing with,” the insider concluded.

  • ChatGPT welcomes another major upgrade: Bing networking functionality is officially launched and is no longer limited to old data

    OpenAI announced on its X account that ChatGPT can now browse the Internet. It is supported by Microsoft Bing and provides direct source links. ChatGPT is no longer limited to data before September 2021

    OpenAI officials said that ChatGPT browses the latest Internet information and is particularly useful for tasks that require the latest information, such as helping users conduct technical research, try to purchase goods or choose vacation plans.

    The feature is available to Plus and Enterprise subscribers starting today, and OpenAI promises it will be expanded to all users soon. To enable this feature, select “Browse with Bing” in the selector under GPT-4.

    According to previous reports, ChatGPT also added two important new features today: voice input and image input

  • Apple’s US store refurbishes 2023 Mac Studio with 15% off

    Apple launched the new Mac Studio in June this year, with two chip options: M2 Max and M2 Ultra. Today, the US online store has put the refurbished 2023 Mac Studio on sale, allowing users to purchase it at a 15% discount. Buy.

    IT Home checked the refurbished page of Apple’s online mall and found no Mac Studio products. Apple is expected to follow up and launch refurbished models in China in the future.

    The entry-level M2 Max Mac Studio with 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD is priced at $1,699 (IT House Note: currently about 12,420 yuan), which is $300 less than the standard price of $1,999; the base model M2 with 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD The price of the Ultra machine is $3,399 (currently about 24,847 yuan), which is $600 less than the regular price of $3,999.

    Apple currently offers a variety of refurbished M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips for consumers to choose from, depending on configuration and starting price. The discount ranges from US$300 to US$1,300, which is basically equivalent to a 15% discount.

    All of Apple’s refurbished Macs are nearly identical to the new ones. They need to go through a refurbishment process that includes complete functional testing, replacement of any defective modules, and thorough cleaning and inspection. Refurbished products are eligible for AppleCare+ and have the same 14-day return period as new Apple devices.

  • Microsoft technical director Kevin Scott issues statement on NVIDIA AI chip

    Microsoft’s technical director Kevin Scott said that it is now easier to get Nvidia GPU chips for artificial intelligence training , which has improved compared to a few months ago. .

    Scott said at the CodeConference conference in Dana Point, California, on Wednesday that Nvidia’s GPU chip supply is gradually opening up. Since Microsoft-backed OpenAI launched the ChatGPT chatbot late last year, the market has been in high demand for GPU chips.

    “Demand far exceeds the GPU computing power that the entire ecosystem can provide,” Scott said. ” That problem is being addressed. The gap is still wide, but it’s getting better every week, and the good things we’re receiving are There’s more news than bad news, which is a good sign .”

    Microsoft, Google and other tech companies have been rapidly incorporating generative AI technology into their products and selling the capabilities to customers. Training and deploying underlying artificial intelligence models mainly rely on Nvidia’s GPU chips, which has led to chip supply shortages.

    Nvidia said last month it expected revenue to grow 170% year over year this quarter . The company’s control of the artificial intelligence chip market has allowed gross profit margins to surge to 70% from 44% a year ago. Nvidia’s stock price has risen 190% this year, far outpacing other companies in the S&P 500 Index.

    Previously, in an interview, Scott said that one of his responsibilities is to control Microsoft’s GPU budget. He called it a “terrible job” and “had been miserable for five years . ”

    “The situation is much better now than it was when we last spoke,” Scott said Wednesday, when generative AI technology was still new and attracting widespread public attention, he said.

    The increased supply of chips “makes it less scary for me to decide between so many conflicting jobs,” he said.

    Nvidia Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress told analysts on an earnings call last month that Nvidia expects supply to increase every quarter next year .

    Microsoft provides Azure cloud computing services for OpenAI’s artificial intelligence. Website analytics platform Similarweb said in a blog post that ChatGPT’s traffic has been declining month-on-month for three consecutive months. At the same time, Microsoft plans to start selling the right to use its office suite Microsoft365 Copilot to large organizations that subscribe to its productivity software starting in November this year.

    Scott declined to answer questions about Microsoft’s development of custom AI chips, but he highlighted the company’s internal chip work. Microsoft has previously cooperated with Qualcomm to develop Surface PC chips based on ARM architecture.

    “I can’t confirm anything, but I will say that we’re investing quite heavily in chips and that’s what we’ve been doing for many years,” Scott said. “What we’re going to do is, we’re going to make sure Play the cards you’re dealt and make the best choice on how to build these systems. And over the past few years, the best choice has been Nvidia.”

  • Appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court, Epic took advantage of Apple due to its 30% commission and third-party app market

    Epic Games submitted a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court today, which means that the company is unwilling to fail and hopes to go to court with Apple in the U.S. Supreme Court.

    The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in April 2023, upholding the lower court’s decision and ruling that Apple’s App Store does not allow third-party markets and does not violate the Antitrust Law.

    Epic Games started a long legal battle in 2020, using the “Fortnite” game as the trigger, to dispute with Apple over the App Store rules.

    The court announced the results of the trial in 2021 and held that Apple did not violate antitrust laws and was not a monopoly. Epic Games refused to accept this and chose to appeal immediately, saying that the trial court “reached the wrong answer” and “made multiple legal errors.”

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected Epic Games’ complaint that the App Store did not allow third-party app stores to run, which allegedly violated antitrust laws, and announced that it would uphold the original judgment.

  • Apple iPhone SE 4 leaked with 48MP main camera, USB-C, operation buttons

    According to MacRumors, Apple iPhone SE 4 has undergone major changes in terms of appearance design, hardware specifications, etc.

    Appearance is the same as iPhone 14

    Apple’s iPhone SE 4 is internally codenamed “Ghost” and its appearance is basically the same as the iPhone 14. The iPhone 14 test parameters will even be retained in internal testing.

    Introducing action buttons and USB-C port

    Two major changes are expected in terms of appearance: the introduction of operation buttons and USB-C ports. Apple abandoned the silent paddle on the iPhone 15 Pro and replaced it with operation buttons, allowing users to change operation options according to their preferences.

    Another change on the iPhone SE 4 is the use of a USB-C port to comply with upcoming EU regulations. Sources indicate that Apple has begun to widely use E85 connectors, also known as USB-C ports.

    Apart from the two obvious changes mentioned above, the appearance of iPhone SE 4 is basically the same as iPhone 14.

    48MP camera

    There is only one camera on the back of the iPhone SE 4, and the position of the flash is similar to that of the previous generation. Apple has developed and designed at least 5 designs for the camera bump, which can be roughly divided into 2 categories:

    • There is a rectangular camera island containing cameras and flashes

    • There’s just a camera bump.

    Preliminary information suggests that the iPhone SE 4 may be equipped with a 48-megapixel rear camera, which could be a significant upgrade compared to the current model.

    Cancel the Home button and enable Face ID

    iPhone SE 4 may also use the same OLED panel as iPhone 14. The device will not have a Touch ID Home button, but will use Face ID as a biometric identification method.

    Apple has mentioned “Pearl” many times internally, which is Apple’s internal code name for Face ID and related hardware, and is associated with the iPhone SE 4.

    Unlikely to be equipped with self-developed 5G modem

    Apple is also developing an in-house 5G modem codenamed “Sinope” and is using the iPhone SE 4 to test the new hardware.

    Current information suggests that the new modem is being tested on the iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 15 Pro Max derivatives “D84S”.

    Initially, the new 5G modem was intended to debut alongside the iPhone 16 series, with it available across the range. According to our sources, this may no longer be the case.

    Additionally, Qualcomm recently issued a press release stating that the company will provide smartphone modems to Apple by 2026.

    Apple is unlikely to test its self-developed 5G modem on iPhone SE 4. If it were to be tested specifically, it would not require redesigning the camera or introducing operation buttons.

    Note from IT Home: Apple iPhone SE 4 is currently in the early stages of development and may be adjusted midway due to various reasons, which may differ from the final retail version.

  • Apple releases watchOS 10.1 beta, supports NameDrop contact sharing

    Apple has pushed the watchOS 10.1 Developer Preview Beta update (internal version number: 21S5042f) to Apple Watch users. This update comes 29 days after the last release.

    After this update, Apple Watch users can use the new NameDrop feature to share contact information with other Apple Watch users or iPhones.

    To access this feature, you can do so by tapping the Contacts app, selecting the profile, and then tapping the Share option. An animation guides users to place their Apple Watch next to another Apple Watch or close to the top of their iPhone to initiate the transfer of contact information .

    NameDrop was introduced in iOS 17, but is not supported in the official version of watchOS 10. NameDrop is a part of AirDrop, and when users use this feature, they can transfer a contact’s picture, name, and phone number together.

    NameDrop requires two iPhones running iOS 17, two Apple Watches running watchOS 10.1, or one iPhone running iOS 17 and one Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1.

    There are also hints in the watchOS 10.1 code that the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 have a new Double Tap feature, but the feature is not yet enabled and Double Tap is still inaccessible.

    How to upgrade iOS / iPadOS / watchOS / macOS development version?

    Starting from iOS/iPadOS 16.4 Developer Preview Beta 1, you need to register for the Apple Developer Program. After registration, open the system [Settings] [ Software Update ] to see the upgrade option . Please note that your iPhone or iPad must be logged in with the same Apple ID you used to register for the Apple Developer Program in order to see the upgrade option in settings.

    In future versions of iOS and iPadOS, this new setting will be the way to enable developer previews and configuration profiles will no longer grant access.

    How to upgrade iOS / iPadOS / watchOS / macOS public beta version?

    You only need to download and install the [ description file ] to detect the public beta upgrade in the system update. The description file download methods are:

    Method: Go to “ Apple iOS Description File Download Collection & Complete Use Guide: Playing the Beta Version/Restricted Upgrades… Essential ” to download.

    It should be noted that due to cache issues with the configuration of Apple’s regional node servers, there may be a slight delay in detecting upgrades in some places, usually within half an hour, not too long.

    Attached is a complete download list of Apple iOS firmware history:

    ” Apple iOS/iPadOS/macOS firmware download/update log collection “

    Attached is watchOS 10 release history:

    • 2023-09-27: watchOS 10.0.2 (21R371)

    • 2023-09-22: watchOS 10.0.1 (21R360)

    • 2023-09-13: watchOS 10 Release Candidate (21R356)

    • 2023-08-30: watchOS 10 Beta 8 (21R5355a)

    • 2023-08-23: watchOS 10 Beta 7 (21R5349b)

    • 2023-08-16: watchOS 10 Beta 6 (21R5341c)

    • 2023-08-09: watchOS 10 Beta 5 (21R5332f)

    • 2023-07-26: watchOS 10 Beta 4 (21R5320i)

    • 2023-07-06: watchOS 10 Beta 3 (21R5305e)

    • 2023-06-22: watchOS 10 Beta 2 (21R5295g)

    • 2023-06-06: watchOS 10 Beta (21R5275t)

  • Travis King was racially abused in the U.S., says North Korean Media

    Army Pvt. Travis King is currently in the custody of the United States of America but reports from the media in North Korea where he was detained for roughly five years have another interesting story you wouldn’t expect.

    King, 23, was the first American to be detained in North Korea in roughly five years. The private was stationed in South Korea and crossed over the border during a civilian tour of a border village. The unexpected escape came as he was awaiting a transfer back to the U.S. amid possible discipline for an assault conviction in South Korea.

    Pyongyang was silent for weeks until confirming he was in custody in August. On Wednesday, North Korean state media suddenly announced King would be released after another period of uncertainty.

    North Korean media has claimed that under questioning, King said he fled because of racial discrimination in the U.S., a claim Pyongyang also aired earlier this year.

    Meanwhile, a statement from Senior administration officials says “King, who is currently headed back to the U.S. mainland, is happy to return and is looking forward to seeing his family.”

    U.S. officials said they worked for months to bring King home, and the past few weeks involved close coordination with North Korea to ensure the service member was safe and could soon return home.

    The successful diplomatic effort is also a positive sign for future communication channels with North Korea.

    “This incident to our minds demonstrates that keeping lines of communication open, even when ties are strained, is a really important thing and can deliver results,” a U.S. official said, adding they were “ready for any further diplomacy that might be possible.”

    In the process, the Biden administration also connected with Sweden, which has an embassy in Pyongyang, and with China.

    Sweden played a vital role, constantly keeping in contact with the Biden administration during negotiations. While there was a real fear that Pyongyang might hold King to extract concessions, that changed earlier this month when officials working on the case learned from Sweden that North Korea wanted to release King.

    Beijing also played a “very constructive role” in the process, officials said. North Korea transferred King to China, where he was picked up by U.S. officials Wednesday.

    National security adviser Jake Sullivan thanked the “dedication of the interagency team that has worked tirelessly out of concern for Private King’s wellbeing.”

    “In addition, we thank the government of Sweden for its diplomatic role serving as the protecting power for the United States in the DPRK and the government of the People’s Republic of China for its assistance in facilitating the transit of Private King,” he said in a statement.

    Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder also thanked “the hard work of personnel in the Army, United States Forces Korea, and across the Department of Defense, along with our State Department colleagues, to bring Private King back to the United States.”

  • Where are the jobs he promised? – UAW negotiator tackles Trump

    The Union Auto Workers’s (UAW) lead negotiator in contract talks with General Motors dug into former President Trump, just hours ahead of the former president’s talk with union workers in Michigan, calling his expected rally “verbal diarrhea.”

    In a letter first sent to the Detroit Free Press, UAW Vice President for General Motors Mike Booth wrote, “Let me be blunt. Donald Trump is coming off as a pompous a–hole. Coming to Michigan to speak at a nonunion employer and pretending it has anything to do with our fight at the Big Three is just more verbal diarrhea from the former president.”

    The letter, later shared by the UAW with The Hill, comes just hours before Trump is expected to hold a rally at a nonunion plant with current and former union workers amid their ongoing strikes against the “Big Three” automakers – Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

    “Where were his rallies for striking workers when we were on the picket line in 2019? Where are the jobs he promised to return to the U.S. while on the campaign trail in 2015?” Booth said. “The proof is in the pudding. His actions in office went to enrich the very elite few while the working class of America stagnated. This stunt is another ploy to pull the wool over the eyes of the working class. Again!”

    Booth’s comments are likely a reference to Trump’s vow during his 2015 presidential campaign to bring millions of jobs back to America and away from foreign adversaries.

    Booth’s comments echo those from UAW President Shawn Fain Tuesday, who said Trump serves a “billionaire class,” and does not have “any bit of care about what our workers stand for, what the working class stands for.”

    Like Booth, Fain also took aim at Trump’s track record, asking where the former president was during the 2019 strike by General Motors workers. Fain also called out Trump’s proposal during his 2016 presidential campaign to rotate auto manufacturing industry jobs from the Midwest to the South, which the union has argued would force union workers into jobs with lower wages.

    Trump’s visit to Detroit comes on the heels of President Biden’s trip to Belleville, Mich. on Tuesday, where he joined the picket line with striking autoworkers. The move was seen by some as a likely offense against Trump, who could be the incumbent’s 2024 presidential opponent.

    Biden spoke at a General Motors facility alongside Fain, who has yet to endorse Biden’s reelection bid, citing concerns over the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles (EVs), which put autoworkers’ jobs at risk.

    The UAW began its strike against the automakers nearly two weeks ago, and expanded it to an additional 38 locations last week. Reports surfaced Wednesday that the union could further expand the strike Friday if significant progress is not made in talks with Detroit automakers.

    The union is asking for wage increases, cost-of-living pay raises, a 32-hour work week with 40 hours of pay, union representation at new battery plants, restoration of traditionally-defined benefit pensions for new hires who currently receive only 401(k)-style retirement plans, and pension increases for retirees.