News Summary
HDMI 2.2 could make its debut at CES next month
Publication Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:36:27 +0000
The HDMI Forum has announced that a new HDMI standard, HDMI 2.2, will be unveiled on January 6, 2025, in Las Vegas, ahead of CES 2025. This new specification promises higher resolutions, refresh rates, and will require a new HDMI Cable. The technology is expected to surpass HDMI 2.1b’s support for 48Gbps bandwidth and resolutions up to 10K.
Trump’s team reportedly wants to end NHTSA reporting requirement for car crashes involving automated systems
Publication Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 21:37:20 +0000
A report suggests President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is aiming to abolish a rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This rule mandates automakers to report crashes occurring while advanced driver assistance systems are active. The transition team views this as “excessive” data collection. Meanwhile, companies like Tesla have voiced their opposition to this rule, suggesting reported data induces misconceptions among consumers.
CES 2025 preview: The new technology we’re expecting and hoping to see in Las Vegas
Publication Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:00:52 +0000
The upcoming CES 2025 event is expected to showcase a variety of innovations across several domains such as AI-infused devices, new graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA, expanded AI capabilities in PCs, audio advancements focusing on hearing health, vehicle electrification including air taxis, and improved dialog features in soundbars. Expectations highlight major tech companies are preparing significant announcements, promising an exciting event for attendees.
Now Meta is trying to stop OpenAI’s for-profit conversion too
Publication Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:16:23 +0000
Meta has reached out to California’s Attorney General urging him to halt OpenAI’s transition to for-profit status. Meta’s concern, shared by Elon Musk in a previous injunction, revolves around OpenAI’s access to funding based on its initial non-profit setup, which may now be redirected for private gains, thereby violating philanthropic principles. This move has engendered support within some tech sectors for legal scrutiny into OpenAI’s practices.
The Game Awards has already set a date for its 2025 show
Publication Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 15:59:36 +0000
The Game Awards 2024 concluded with numerous game announcements and the crowning of Astro Bot as 2024’s Game of the Year. Excitement remains high with the announcement of the 2025 event scheduled for December 11, at LA’s Peacock Theater. This year’s ceremony featured standout performances and previews from celebrated game developers, highlighting future gaming innovations to look forward to.
