The HMD Fusion, a cheap modular Android phone, experienced frequent freezing and restarting issues, including a failed passcode and inability to launch certain apps.

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Social-emotional AI is being utilized in education, human services, and mental health as a therapist, teacher, and coach. AI chatbots like Vedantu, Annie Advisor, clare&me, and Limbic Care are analyzing student engagement, offering help, and serving as mental health allies. These AI services are becoming alternatives to human services, particularly for those who cannot afford personal care.

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US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed David Sacks as the 'White House AI & Crypto Czar' to lead the country in AI and crypto technologies. The appointment is seen as positive for the crypto industry, which faced lawsuits under the previous administration.

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Apple had a well-developed strategy for generative AI by the time it announced its own push in June, despite conventional wisdom suggesting it was late to the game. Apple leaders claim they are arriving just in time and have been preparing for years.

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Byron Spruell, president of NBA league operations, and TikTok food influencer Keith Lee attended AfroTech's annual technology conference in Houston. The event was held at a warehouse on Preston Street and included a 'Creator Unplugged' program by Microsoft.

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AI news broadcasters James and Rose were terminated after just two months at The Garden Island newspaper in Hawaii due to poor performance.

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Microsoft partnered with OpenAI, spending $1 billion, to integrate AI technology into its products. The partnership led to the demo of OpenAI's latest large language model, GPT-4, at Microsoft's headquarters.

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The HyperX QuadCast 2 S microphone features over 100 individually addressable LEDs, allowing for complex patterns, and includes several upgrades from its predecessor.

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Lenovo's IdeaPad 5x is a $850 2-in-1 laptop with decent performance, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Plus CPU.

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Nvidia confirms that its latest AI chip, Blackwell, is now in full production, addressing previous supply chain and overheating issues.

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