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Lawyers for the government's special counsel and former President Donald Trump are set to clash in court in Washington over how the election interference case against him will proceed.

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It's September, and many college students are arriving on campus for the first time. This exciting new chapter can have a darker side: College students are considered a high-risk group for drugging.

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Don't sleep on today's top savings rates. The sooner you open a high-yield savings account, the more interest you stand to earn.

Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz went from being endorsed by the NRA to a fierce advocate for gun control. That evolution reflects a larger shift that has been happening within the Democratic Party over the last decade.

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California could become the first state to require technology in cars that warns drivers when they're going 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. But critics say lawmakers are moving too fast.

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Chinese particle physicist Yangyang Cheng reflects on the legacy of the late Nobel laureate T.D. Lee — how his ideas changed her life, and the limit to his engagement with Beijing.

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Reporters for NPR traveled across North and South Dakota to see the challenges older adults in rural areas face when they need medical care — and to see what it's like for the people trying to help.

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The latest round of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors suggest the upcoming, tentatively-named console may have entered mass production.

That's according to MST Financial senior analyst David Gibson, who took to X / Twitter to post something interesting about Nintendo's primary assembler, Hosiden.

"No-one seems to have noticed the Nintendo assembler- Hosiden is spending ¥2bn on production equipment and ¥1bn on automation in FY3/25 for its major customer in amusement (Nintendo)," writes Gibson. He adds that he expects "Sept news and March 2025 release for [the] next device."

The graph included in the post indeed shows an uptick in automation spending, as well as the addition of spending on production equipment and a new Vietnam-based factory. If anything, it shows that some kind of hardware manufacturing could be underway at the Osaka-based assembler.

No-one seems to have noticed the Nintendo assembler- Hosiden is spending ¥2bn on production equipment and ¥1bn on automation in FY3/25 for its major customer in amusement (Nintendo). I still expect Sept news and March 2025 release for next device. pic.twitter.com/APGEGGSyS8September 4, 2024

In related news, spotted by VGC, industry leaker Nate the Hate took to the comments section of a post on the r/GamingLeaksandRumours subreddit regarding Hosiden's uptick in spending. Nate simply comments that Nintendo Switch 2 "has backwards compatibility support."

This isn't the first time we've heard about the possibility of backwards compatibility support on Nintendo's succeeding console. Last year, a Nintendo executive hinted at Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility during an annual shareholder Q&A session.

At the time, they had said: "with the Nintendo Switch, we can directly connect with various customers through Nintendo Accounts.

"In the transition from Nintendo Switch to the next-generation console. We will do our best to make the transition smooth for our customers."

While not outright confirming backwards compatibility for Nintendo Switch 2, the notion of a more seamless transition (at least when compared to folks making the jump from the disc-based Wii U to the cartridge-compatible Switch) may indicate that things like Nintendo Switch games and Nintendo Switch Online accounts could carry over to the new console.

Furthermore, Nintendo has traditionally broadcast a Nintendo Direct presentation in September every year. Should that precedent hold true this year, we might finally see an official announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 this month.

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At IFA Berlin 2024, Anker unveiled a brand new series of MagGo power banks, charging stands and cases with Qi2 charging support. Here's what's new.

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A number of companies, including Samsung, Phison, and Huawei, have been teasing 128TB SSDs this year. Inevitably, these products are not intended for consumers but rather are designed to cater to the growing storage needs of AI servers and data centers.

128TB is unquestionably a huge leap forward in terms of capacity. It's important to remember that Solidigm's 61.44TB SSD was the world's largest solid state drive when it went on sale back in January, and no one was offering anything close to it. How quickly things change.

Samsung recently showcased its forthcoming 128TB SSD, the BM1743, at the Future of Memory and Storage 2024 event (formerly Flash Memory Summit). There's currently no word on when that model is expected to see the light of day, but Samsung would like you to know it is already preparing an SSD with double that capacity. Yes, really.

256TB SSD for servers

The Korean Economic Daily reports that South Korean memory rivals Samsung and SK Hynix recently took to the stage at Semicon Taiwan 2024 to talk about high-bandwidth memory (HBM), with the two firms detailing the efforts they are going to in order to boost production of the in-demand chips. During a keynote speech, marking the first time a Samsung representative has given a talk in Taiwan, Jung-Bae Lee, corporate president and head of Samsung’s memory business said, “To maximize the performance of AI chips, customized HBM is the best choice. We are working with other foundry players to offer more than 20 customized solutions.”

It was during this presentation, KED reports, that Dr. Lee dropped his casual bombshell, stating that “Samsung is preparing to unveil a 256 terabyte (TB) solid-state drive (SSD) for servers to meet growing demand for high-capacity storage devices in AI servers.”

No additional information was provided, so it’s unclear when such a device will be released - it could be next year or further in the future. However, the fact that Samsung mentioned it at all suggests the company is a decent way into the development process.

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His upcoming new Netflix docuseries spotlights AI pros and cons, internet misinformation, global warming and infectious disease, and how tech can -- or can't -- be applied to help solve these problems.

I spoke with the tech pioneer about his new Netflix docuseries that touches on artificial intelligence, global warming and more.

From the beginning of her career, Grammy-winning musician Kacey Musgraves has been doing what feels authentic to herself. She sings about familiar country themes like falling in love and heartbreak. But she also sings about smoking pot and queer relationships. Musgraves talks to Rachel about not being defined by anyone but herself, becoming more open-minded and living with the ghost of her grandma.

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Elecrow’s CrowView Note is a portable monitor that can turn a single-board computer, such as the Raspberry Pi 5, into a 14” laptop in just a few steps.

Specifications

Display size: 14 inch

Panel technology: FHD IPS

Brightness: 300 nits

Power consumption: 8W when display is on, 2W when sleep

Audio power output: 2W stereo

Number of video interfaces: One mini-HDMI, one Type-C

Weight: 1.2 kg

Dimensions: 334 mm x 223 mm x 20 mm

Battery: 5AH

With its FHD IPS screen, the self-powered unit has a 5Ah LiPo battery, a touchpad, and a pair of speakers. The silver casing can be easily mistaken for premium models offered by HP or Apple, but for $169, the plastic case feels flimsy and tends to bend under keystrokes.

A KVM in disguise, the Note can connect to several display interfaces while a multifunction USB hub expands the Type-C or Type A connector to several peripherals and a spare USB Type-A socket. The 84-key keyboard has function keys for screen settings and a numeric pad shared with other keys. The supplied 48W adapter charges the battery in less than one hour and will also power devices connected through Type-C in PD mode.

Elecrow provides adapter boards that connect to popular embedded platforms such as the Raspberry Pi or the Jetson Nano.

The CrowView Note is funded through a Kickstarter campaign and will retail for $169. It is an excellent value for money, with campaign rewards for early adopters at $130.

(Image credit: Future) CrowView Note: Design

The CrowView Note is thin at 20mm and lacks a fan or air vents for cooling. The grey plastic case, which can open to 180 degrees, looks solid initially. However, the drawbacks of being a plastic product become apparent once the user starts to type something on the keyboard, with each keystroke sounding hollow. The unit weighs only 1.2 kg for 334 mm x 223 mm x 20 mm and ships with a 48W 12V adapter.

The CrowView Note uses four rubber pads at the bottom to grip the work surface. Stereo speakers face downward and provide almost no bass through the plastic case. Two dual-purpose keys control the two-watt output, which should be sufficient for simple applications like watching a movie. In addition, the right side holds a 2.5 mm audio socket that allows a pair of headsets to connect to the unit.

The Note is a fancy portable screen with two display inputs: a USB-C DP supporting Alt mode and a mini HDMI connector. It also contains an innovative USB hub connecting either the Type-A host socket on the left side or the Type-C on the right. With a button press, the two can be switched between, enabling a simple KVM solution on the go. The hub drives a USB device socket, the keyboard, and the audio system.

Elecrow has used an excellent LCD panel in this product. We were impressed by the vivid color and 300 nits brightness of the 14” FHD screen. The on-screen menu requires time to get used to and will show status messages whenever a function key is pressed. A small hole beside the keypad hides a microphone. No camera is present.

(Image credit: Future) CrowView Note: In use

The user has three ports on the left that provide 25W of power for an AC adapter, a mini HDMI input, and a USB device connection to the onboard peripherals. The right side offers two sockets, one for USB devices such as a USB key and a Type-C supporting 15W through PD that can connect to a smartphone. ElecCrow offers multiple PCBs that bridge the Note to embedded platforms such as the Raspberry Pi or the Jetson Nano.

The device turns on with a short press on the power button, while a long press turns it off. Charging with the 12V adapter takes about one hour, with a red LED indicating it is in progress. The unit's built-in battery offers about one hour of use with a Raspberry Pi 5. The Raspian OS does not currently read the battery level, meaning the unit will shut down without warning when the battery is depleted.

The CrowView Note's best use case is as a Keyboard-Video-Mouse adapter for two hosts. For example, an embedded platform used for development connects to the left of the display, while a smartphone used for entertainment connects to the right. In this setup, the Note performs exceptionally well, switching between the two setups by pressing the F1 key. Power isn’t lost for the two setups, even while using the battery, and a seamless USB switchover occurs.

The CrowView Note isn’t the most energy-efficient display around. While the system is off, consumption hovers around one to two Watts. When turned on, the display consumes around eight Watts. The dual-purpose function keys, which also act as system keys, take some time to get used to. Finally, no battery level is present while the Note is charging.

(Image credit: Future) CrowView Note: The competition

The Dopesplay portable monitor with keyboard looks strikingly similar to the CrowView Note but only offers one USB port to connect to the host device. The lack of a second connection prevents the Dopesplay monitor from becoming a KVM. The Note is a universal platform for embedded devices and achieves this with two adapter boards, something lacking with the solution offered by Dopesplay. Finally, with an MSRP of $399, the Dopesplay unit is more than twice the price of the CrowView Note.

(Image credit: Future) CrowView Note: Final verdict

The CrowView Note is one of those gadgets that becomes essential once you start using it. It packs a crisp FHD display, stereo speakers, a LiPo battery, and, above all, two USB host sockets, allowing it to become a true KVM. As a secondary display, it is light and offers a large viewing area. The multi-touch trackpad complements the compact keyboard well, while the build and material quality could be better. For $169, it will pay for itself with increased productivity away from the desk.

Buy the CrowView Note if

you constantly switch between two displays but have limited space.

Don’t buy if

you are looking for a premium product that will last for a while.

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