Computer & Gadgets

China’s state trade union and Logory Logistics initiate first collective contract for truck drivers nationwide

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A first-of-its-kind nationwide contract for truck drivers in mainland China has been completed by Logory Logistics Technology, a Hong Kong-listed digital freight-transport platform operator, years after regulators issued guidelines aimed at protecting the rights and interests of these workers. The collective contract was initiated under the guidance of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) … Read more

Delidding your CPU: What it is and why you should do it

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Caseking Delidding a CPU is the process of removing its integrated heat spreader, or IHS. This is quite a drastic procedure and runs the risk of damaging or even breaking your processor. But — and it’s a big but — the temperature improvements, especially for CPUs that typically run hot, can be massive. The result … Read more

The HP Victus gaming PC with RTX 3060 has a $550 discount

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HP Gamers don’t need to spend more than $1,000 if they want to buy a new gaming PC because there are affordable options like the HP Victus 15L gaming desktop. From its original price of $1,400, you can get it for just $850 as HP has applied a $550 discount on this machine. However, you … Read more

Don’t rate Tesla’s Full Self Driving too highly, tech investor says

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People are shopping at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, on Feb. 17, 2024. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images News of electric car giant Tesla’s progress toward rolling out its advanced driver-assistance feature in China isn’t as groundbreaking as investors are treating it, according to a top tech investor. Mark Hawtin, GAM Investment Management’s investment … Read more

TikTok argues how ByteDance protects children on Douyin is irrelevant to youth addiction lawsuits in the US

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Lawyers spearheading hundreds of lawsuits accusing social media platforms of addicting youths say the protections that TikTok’s platform in China offers for children show that the popular video-sharing app could operate more responsibly in the US. But TikTok’s Beijing-based parent, ByteDance, is refusing to share information with the US lawyers about its platforms in China … Read more

The latest Windows update is breaking VPN connections

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Kunal Khullar / Digital Trends Microsoft has acknowledged that the Windows security updates for April 2024 (KB5036893 for Windows 11, KB5036892 for Windows 10) are causing disruptions to virtual private network (VPN) connections across various client and server platforms. According to information on the Windows health dashboard, devices running Windows may experience VPN connection failures … Read more

This 17-inch HP laptop is on sale for just $300 — but hurry!

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HP If you want to buy a laptop with a relatively large screen, the good news is that you don’t have to break the bank with your purchase because you can get the HP Laptop 17t for a very affordable $300. It’s on sale from HP with a $200 discount on its original price of … Read more

Apple (AAPL) earnings report Q2 2024

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Apple shares climbed 7% in extended trading on Thursday after the iPhone maker reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that topped estimates and announced an expanded stock buyback program. Apple announced that its board had authorized $110 billion in share repurchases, a 22% increase over last year’s $90 billion authorization. It’s the largest buyback in history, ahead … Read more

TikTok, Universal Music Group seal new deal to return Taylor Swift, BTS, other artists to hit short video app

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ByteDance-owned TikTok and UMG have signed in Los Angeles what they describe as a “multidimensional licensing agreement” that would deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG’s global family of artists, songwriters and labels. “Music is an integral part of the TikTok ecosystem and we are pleased to have found a path forward with Universal Music Group,” … Read more

These are the 6 key things Apple must fix in macOS 15

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Apple I use macOS every day, and there’s no doubt that I love it as an operating system. Yet, despite how full of genuinely brilliant features it is, there are still a handful of things I just wish it did better. Luckily, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is just a month away, which means there’s … Read more