News From My Digital Desk

Here are some of my favourite curated top stories and interesting articles, that I just had to read, that came across my digital news desk today, December, 23 2024. You can also visit our NewsDesk Page for a constantly updated RSS feed of some of the top tech stories and posts from around the globe.

Here are the 12 articles that really peaked my interest today:

This M5 chip is going to be a game changer. While we are still only halfway through the M4 chip rollout, the changes coming, especially withe the server grade M5 Pro, allowing the CPU and GPU to use separate designs!

M5 Pro chip could separate CPU and GPU in ‘server grade’ chips - 9to5Mac

One of the key elements of Apple’s A-series and M-series chips is the System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design which tightly integrates all…

9to5MacBen Lovejoy

I'm not sure what to think of these SMART glasses yet. I'm definitely on the fence of whether this is a good thing or not but, Scott's review of trying out the Live AI is quite interesting and shows how they are really only in their infancy stage.

Meta’s Ray-Bans New Live AI and Translation, Hands-On: Signs of AR Glasses to Come

An end-of-year surprise to one of 2024’s most interesting gadgets hints at where smart glasses are heading between here and Orion. Meta’s Andrew Bosworth shares his thoughts with CNET on what’s next.

CNETSee full bio

I've always been a big fan of Telegram and I am happy to hear they are getting profitable after years of massive debt.

Pavel Durov says Telegram is now profitable | TechCrunch

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Monday that the company is now profitable. Durov said the chat app’s total revenue surpassed $1 billion in 2024. The

TechCrunchIvan Mehta

Ah, the monopoly of Google. It will be interesting to hear about what violations Japan's FTC will be reporting.

Google could be accused of antitrust practices in Japan

The Japan Fair Trade Commission is reportedly set to announce violations related to Chrome.

EngadgetSarah Fielding

Ouch, a 40% increase in X's Premium Plus plan. I know it's got a few enhancements with richer AI, ad-free and trend spotter software but, I think I am glad I jumped off that bandwagon.

X Premium Plus Plan Jumps to $22 a Month

Basic and premium pricing is staying the same, but for the highest tier of service, X has raised the price significantly.

CNETSee full bio

This investigation certainly causes a ramped up escalation into China’s semiconductor industry and their industrial targeting and questionable market practices do need to be addressed.

U.S. launches new probe into legacy Chinese chips as tech pressure on Beijing escalates

The Biden administration launched a new probe into legacy Chinese semiconductors that may go into everything from cars to household goods and defense systems.

CNBCArjun Kharpal

More than 100 countries have committed to a carbon net-zero goal by the middle of this century but this is a huge challenge. But Chemical Looping technology just might make it possible.

Tech companies want to capture carbon at paper mills and sewage plants

Brands are seeking new ways to counteract the harmful effects of their pollution.

The Verge

Yes, it's massively bulky, but this exoskeleton design is an incredible achievement and it was all inspired by Iron Man!

Iron Man-inspired exoskeleton helps paraplegics walk again

The researchers are from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology’s (KAIST) Exoskeleton Lab. Kim Seung-hwan, a team member who uses a wheelchair himself, demonstrated the…

TechSpotZo Ahmed

It's taken 5 years but WhatsApp has finally scored a victory against group for their exploiting an app vulnerability and injecting spyware into unsuspecting users devices.

WhatsApp scores historic victory against NSO Group in long-running spyware hacking case | TechCrunch

A US judge ruled that the Israeli spyware maker breached hacking laws by using WhatsApp to infect devices with Pegasus

TechCrunchCarly Page

This is an interesting read regarding our fear of AI and where it is heading. Building a replica of ourselves (or maybe better) has certainly been the drive.

Will we ever trust robots?

If most robots still need remote human operators to be safe and effective, why should we welcome them into our homes?

MIT Technology ReviewJames O’Donnell

With Apple's AI integration on iPhones in 2025 and their entry into the Smart Home market with a bold tech device statement, it's no wonder they could be the the most valuable company in the world.

Apple could hit a $4 trillion market cap by early 2025

Apple Intelligence will fuel upgrades and boost Apple’s market cap into next year, Wedbush said

QuartzKotaku

This is a very interesting article on the record breaking wind that has been happening in Ireland and Scotland, pushing the energy prices to below zero! Weather changes are here and taking advantage of them to reduce the near 70% of gas powered energy production is a game changer.

Energy Prices Drop Below Zero in UK Thanks to Record Wind-Generated Electricity - EcoWatch

Record wind-generated electricity across Northern Ireland and Scotland pushed Britain’s power prices below zero.

EcoWatchCristen Hemingway Jaynes