Xiaomi could replace MIUI with MiOS for smartphones

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is reportedly considering replacing its MIUI Android interface with a new operating system called MiOS. The company is planning changes for the upcoming version of its custom interface, with speculation that MIUI 15 may not be released. It is unclear whether MiOS will be a new operating system or just another Android-based skin. Xiaomi has a global user base of over 564 million monthly active users, and the new interface may be exclusive to users in China. However, Xiaomi is still testing MIUI 15 and plans to release it with its upcoming Xiaomi 14 smartphones. https://ift.tt/HadA41V

Zebronics launches a series of lifestyle laptops: All the details

Zebronics has introduced laptops under its Pro Series Y and Pro Series Z, including models with Dolby Atmos for immersive sound. The laptops, powered by Intel processors and running on Windows 11, offer up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD storage. The Pro Series Y starts at Rs 27,990 ($375), while Pro Series Z starts at Rs 31,990 ($430). The laptops are available on Flipkart and Amazon. All models have a 15.6-inch FHD display and multiple connectivity options. https://ift.tt/GPmF8JY

An investigation details FTX staff's all-night race to stop a crypto heist as the exchange collapsed, ultimately losing $415M to $432M to unidentified hackers (Andy Greenberg/Wired)

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An investigation details FTX staff's all-night race to stop a crypto heist as the exchange collapsed, ultimately losing $415M to $432M to unidentified hackers  —  The same chaotic day FTX declared bankruptcy, someone began stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from its coffers.

Investors and analysts: Intel, Nvidia, and others in Israel are set to fortify security and face disruptions after Hamas attacks; Nvidia cancels an AI summit (Reuters)

Reuters:
Investors and analysts: Intel, Nvidia, and others in Israel are set to fortify security and face disruptions after Hamas attacks; Nvidia cancels an AI summit  —  Tech companies operating in Israel are expected to fortify security as they could face disruptions, said investors and analysts …

A look at Discogs, a user-generated music database and marketplace for physical music media, as sellers complain about the website's old tech and increased fees (Natalie Weiner/The Verge)

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A look at Discogs, a user-generated music database and marketplace for physical music media, as sellers complain about the website's old tech and increased fees  —  A home for music diehards has been fractured by increased fees that are pushing sellers and shoppers to other platforms.

Fortnite maker vs Google: List of witnesses includes Google CEO Sundar Pichai and these top execs

Epic Games and Match Group, among others, have accused Google of antitrust violations in the Android app market. The list of witnesses to testify in the upcoming trial has been released, including top executives from both companies, such as Sundar Pichai and Tim Sweeney. Andy Rubin, a co-founder of the Android operating system, may also be called as a witness. Epic alleges that after being ousted from the Google Play Store, Google engaged in anti-competitive practices. Both Google and Apple removed Epic from their app stores for violating their rules. https://ift.tt/n51EqNP