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Apple’s copyright claims ripped down a fan’s archival WWDC YouTube channel

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2 years ago

November 6, 2022

Apple’s copyright claims ripped down a fan’s archival WWDC YouTube channel

After Apple issued a number of copyright claims, YouTube took down an archival channel containing lots of of decades-old movies from previous Apple Worldwide Developer Conferences (WWDC). Brendan Shanks, the proprietor of the Apple WWDC Movies channel, says his account’s been completely disabled after receiving nicely over three copyright strikes — the utmost variety of violations you may incur earlier than YouTube removes your account.

In screenshots of emails shared by Shanks, Apple issued quite a few takedown requests towards his movies, a few of which dated again to the early 2000s. Shanks says he nonetheless has all the unique video information and descriptions, and is presently making an attempt to get the content material over to the Web Archive. Apple didn’t instantly reply to The Verge’s request for remark.

The now-defunct web site contained a large trove of outdated Apple advertisements, WWDC periods, inside coaching movies, and rather more. Gold was rapidly flooded with DMCA notices after the positioning’s launch, leading to its content material and the movies uploaded to Vimeo getting taken down. (You may nonetheless view an archived model of the web site right here.)

And sure, whereas this archived content material is Apple’s mental property, the corporate doesn’t precisely do the most effective job of constructing its historical past available to followers. It looks like the closest factor we’ll get to an official archive associated to the corporate is the small, however rising Steve Jobs Archive, which comprises emails, movies, and voice clips highlighting snippets of Jobs’ life. The location was launched in September by Jobs’ family and friends — not by Apple.

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Cube Conquest: The trailblazer’s transforming trailer

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1 min ago

May 21, 2024

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Cube Conquest: The trailblazer’s transforming trailer

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Imagine this: You’re out in the wild, the scent of pine and earth mingling in the air, and your home away from home is a rugged, all-weather shelter that tows low but lives tall. This isn’t just any camping setup; it’s the Cube Series trailer, an Oregon start-up’s answer to the call of the wild with a twist of innovation.

A few years back, Cube Series debuted with a lifting hard-wall pickup camper that turned heads. It was different, it was bold and it promised more. True to their word, they’ve now launched a trailer that’s set to redefine the camping experience.

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Spacious when at camp

When hitched for travel, the Cube Trailer presents a low profile, standing just 6.3 feet tall. But don’t let its modest towing height fool you. At camp, this trailer transforms into a full-height camper with the help of 12V actuators that lift the roof and walls that fold into place with ease.

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Compact on the road

The Cube Series camper has a collapsed height of 52 inches, which allows it to fit in most garages while still loaded on your truck. When towing down the road, it looks much like any other pop-up trailer, making it inconspicuous and easy to maneuver.

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What is the Cube Series camper made of?

The Cube Series camper is a canvas-free, hard-sided pop-up camper built with cutting-edge materials. Its body is made of vacuum-bonded infused resin and fiberglass, along with aluminum and steel. This construction not only keeps it lightweight but also ensures that it’s waterproof and well-insulated.

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Inside the Cube: Where comfort meets convenience

Step inside, and you’re greeted by a cozy, fully equipped space that can comfortably house up to four people. The main double bed is placed against the rear wall, flanked by cabinetry that includes a kitchen block complete with a dual-burner stove, sink, fridge/freezer and microwave. The front wall features a dual-bench dinette that, come nightfall, converts into additional sleeping quarters.

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Innovative solutions for the modern camper

But what about showering, you ask? Cube Series has thought of that, too. They’ve employed a half-bath design that’s both space-efficient and functional. The optional bathroom features a hard-sided shower basin that tucks away when not in use, revealing a work area or shelf.

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Four-season use

The Cube Series has equipped this camper for all seasons. It has an 18,000 BTU forced-air furnace, a 12V water heater and an enclosed heated compartment for holding tanks. Electrical needs are covered by an AGM battery with the option to upgrade to a robust off-grid system powered by lithium batteries and solar panels.

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Lightweight versatility

The base weight of the Cube Series camper is 2,730 pounds. This means it can be hauled by mid-size trucks like the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, Ford Bronco and Chevy Colorado, among others.

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How much does the Cube Series cost?

Let’s talk savings. Thanks to a new partnership, Cube Series has managed to drop the base price significantly, making this innovative trailer more accessible to the intrepid explorer.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

The Cube Series camper is pretty much the Swiss Army knife of trailers. It’s like having a cozy cabin that goes from zero to hero at your campsite, giving you all the homey feels with beds and a kitchen. Plus, it’s tough enough for any season and light enough for your truck to handle without breaking a sweat. Bottom line: It’s the cool new kid on the block that’s shaking up the camping world.

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Scarlett Johansson told OpenAI not to use her voice — and she’s not happy they might have anyway

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7 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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Scarlett Johansson told OpenAI not to use her voice — and she’s not happy they might have anyway

“Last September, I received an offer from Sam Altman, who wanted to hire me to voice the current ChatGPT 4.0 system. He told me that he felt that by my voicing the system, I could bridge the gap between tech companies and creatives and help consumers to feel comfortable with the seismic shift concerning humans and AI. He said he felt that my voice would be comforting to people.

After much consideration and for personal reasons, I declined the offer. Nine months later, my friends, family and the general public all noted how much the newest system named “Sky” sounded like me.

When I heard the released demo, I was shocked, angered and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would pursue a voice that sounded so eerily similar to mine that my closest friends and news outlets could not tell the difference. Mr. Altman even insinuated that the similarity was intentional, tweeting a single word “her” – a reference to the film in which I voiced a chat system, Samantha, who forms an intimate relationship with a human.

Two days before the ChatGPT 4.0 demo was released, Mr. Altman contacted my agent, asking me to reconsider. Before we could connect, the system was out there.

As a result of their actions, I was forced to hire legal counsel, who wrote two letters to Mr. Altman and OpenAI, setting out what they had done and asking them to detail the exact process by which they created the “Sky” voice. Consequently, OpenAI reluctantly agreed to take down the “Sky” voice.

In a time when we are all grappling with deepfakes and the protection of our own likeness, our own work, our own identities, I believe these are questions that deserve absolute clarity. I look forward to resolution in the form of transparency and the passage of appropriate legislation to help ensure that individual rights are protected.”

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A lot of new Copilot Plus PCs will hit shelves starting in June

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May 20, 2024

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A lot of new Copilot Plus PCs will hit shelves starting in June

In addition to the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, Microsoft announced a crop of Copilot Plus PCs from all the major OEMs. Here are all the Copilot Plus PCs announced at Microsoft’s Surface event on Monday.

Acer Swift 14 AI

Not to be confused with the other Swift 14 laptops with AI chips, the Swift 14 AI is the only one with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processor. This one comes with either the base 12-core Snapdragon X Elite chip or the 10-core X Plus chip and goes up to 32GB of memory and 1TB of M.2 SSD storage.

Asus Vivobook S 15

Asus is starting its Copilot PC adventure with its Vivobook S 15. It will have two Qualcomm processor options — the base 12-core Snapdragon X Elite and 10-core Snapdragon X Plus — and both options will support 32GB onboard memory and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD.

The Dell Latitude 7455

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Dell XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude

Dell is releasing five Copilot Plus PCs with Snapdragon this year, starting with the XPS 13 and Inspiron 14 Plus (7441). The XPS will be configured with a midtier Snapdragon X Elite chip and up to 64GB of memory and 2TB of PCIe SSD storage and will have three display options: two IPS, one touch-enabled; and one OLED that’s also a touchscreen. The OLED will have the highest resolution — but lowest refresh rate — out of the display options.

Meanwhile, the Inspiron will have the Snapdragon X Plus, support up to 32GB of memory and up to 1TB of M.2 2230 SSD storage, and only one display option, an IPS touchscreen. The Dell Latitude 7455 will have both Snapdragon X Elite and Plus options with support for up to 32GB of memory and 1TB of M.2 2230 SSD storage.

HP OmniBook and EliteBook Ultra

Along with HP’s ProBook, its OmniBook and Elitebook have replaced its now-former Envy, Pavilion, and Dragonfly series in a huge renaming effort to clean up and organize HP’s laptop portfolio. The Omibooks will be the consumer-focused devices, while the Elitebooks will be commercial, or business-focused.

HP will start shipping its new OmniBook X AI and EliteBook Ultra AI next month, and their configurations will include a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor. The Elitebook only goes up to 16 GB of memory, but the OmniBook can handle up to 32GB.

Lenovo Yoga Slim and ThinkPad

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 and ThinkPad 14s will come with Snapdragon X Elite processors. The Yoga Slim will be the cheaper of the two due to the lack of Enterprise features that come with the business-oriented ThinkPad. Both will have OLED displays, but the ThinkPad will support up to 64GB of memory, while the Yoga Slim will support up to only 32GB.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop

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Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Laptop 6

The first Microsoft device to get its own Copilot Plus treatment is the Surface Pro. You’ll be able to get it with either the Snapdragon X Elite or X Plus processor, optional 5G connectivity, and either an IPS or OLED display.

There’s also the Surface Laptop 6, which also comes with either the Elite or Plus Snapdragon chips, and up to 64GB of memory and 1TB of SSD storage.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge

Samsung’s first three Copilot Plus PCs are all under the name Galaxy Book4 Edge. There’s one 14-inch model and two 16-inch models, all with Snapdragon X Elite processors, 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touchscreens, and 16GB of RAM.

All of these PCs are available for preorder now and will start shipping on June 18th.