This week, Amazon held an early Prime-exclusive sale with great deals, the Oura Ring 4 was announced, and Sonos reported that its app is nearly fixed. In addition, the eight most important tech news stories of the week are highlighted to help readers catch up. Also, readers are encouraged to stay informed about Apple’s upcoming announcement of new Mac computers and to explore the top picks for new movies.
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Read moreThe College Board's AP Computer Science A exam revealed that students performed better on If-Then statements than on arrays, with only 17% achieving full points on array-related questions. Although passing rates have generally improved since 2013, challenges remain, particularly with complex topics like 2D arrays, as indicated by low scores on a specific free-response question. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreOn Monday, the Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a complaint against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, alleging misconduct by using his authority to influence media speech, particularly following his approval of a controversial merger between Paramount and Skydance linked to Donald Trump. This situation reflects escalating concerns over free speech and highlights governmental overreach in media operations, with implications for content diversity and journalistic integrity. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIn Installer No. 92, the author explores new tech and entertainment, including the Elgato Facecam 4K, LG's StanbyMe 2, and a game about being a fly, while also introducing Kallie Plagge, a new senior copy editor at The Verge, who shares insights about her iPhone apps and interests, notably gaming and crosswords. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIn a study published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, researchers found that programming simple AI agents with "guilt" can enhance their cooperation in simulated scenarios like The Prisoner's Dilemma, as those agents that felt guilt after defecting were more successful. This raises intriguing implications about AI's potential understanding of human emotions, suggesting they might grasp the nuances of human interactions. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreFiverr released a humorous ad featuring a "clueless entrepreneur" who sings about building a no-code app to check avocado ripeness, only for the project to fail due to the overripe fruit. The ad critiques the reliability of AI-generated code while Fiverr faces a drop in active buyers, prompting suggestions to hire experts instead. Want More Context? 🔎
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