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The Apple IIGS (graphics and sound) debuted in 1986 with enhanced multimedia capabilities, but software developer Matt Chesters remembers it best for the sleek mechanical keyboard the computer shipped with.

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced the fine against Meta’s EU branch, saying the company “failed to notify”. the DPC that it “inadvertently” stored user passwords without encryption in 2019.

Rich Whitehouse, whose also the Head of Digital Conservation for the Video Game History Foundation, shared a screenshot on X of an Atari Jaguar emulator they’re developing for iOS, as spotted by Time Extension.

The regulator had until October 4th to launch a more in-depth probe. Now none is needed, which is good news for the imminent launch of “Remarkable Alexa.”

A new regulation drafted this month aims to legally enforce a similar system to voluntary global initiatives like C2PA Authentication.

RVs are notorious gas guzzlers, averaging just 10mpg at best. This Class A eRV prototype from Airstream-parent Thor has an impressive 500 mile range: 150 miles from its 140kWh battery pack which can be recharged on the fly with a built-in combustion engine that acts like a generator. The hybrid RV will be available to buy in 2025.

It’s taken just four years and more than 6,000 satellites placed into low Earth orbit — at a rate of about 24 per launch — with service now in over 100 countries.

It has zero bearing on the experience of actually using your phone, but I agree with iFixit that Apple’s choice to explore new battery tech in every iPhone 16 except for the Max is... odd.

Steve Kramer, who hired a magician to spoof Biden’s voice, admitted in February to orchestrating the calls. The Biden deepfake, sent two days before New Hampshire’s primary, told voters not to show up to the polls.

This time from 9to5Mac, citing unnamed sources who say that the “HomeAccessory” device referenced in code is a smart home accessory with an A18 chip, that’s capable of handling Apple Intelligence features, apps, and acting as an AirPlay receiver.