The European Parliament and the EU's 27 member states will need to approve the AI Act, which seeks fines of up to €35M or 7% of global turnover for violations (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg:
The European Parliament and the EU's 27 member states will need to approve the AI Act, which seeks fines of up to €35M or 7% of global turnover for violations  —  - Region couldn't ‘let the perfect be the enemy of the good’  — Negotiators broke coffee machine working late-night deal

[Thread] Texas and Florida's online speech rules for platforms cannot be justified, as less restrictive tools that give users control over online content exist (Daphne Keller/@daphnehk)

Daphne Keller / @daphnehk:
[Thread] Texas and Florida's online speech rules for platforms cannot be justified, as less restrictive tools that give users control over online content exist  —  There was an amazing outpouring of S. Ct. amicus briefs opposing Texas's and Florida's online speech regulations yesterday. Here's what mine's about. 1/

How to easily transfer photos from your iPhone to a USB flash drive

This article discusses transferring photos from an iPhone to a USB flash drive as a solution for limited storage capacity. It highlights the availability of USB devices specifically designed for smartphones, including iPhones. The article also mentions the restrictions of the iPhone's Photos app when transferring images not taken with the device's camera to a Mac. https://ift.tt/LrhQmq0

U&i launches Boom Box Series wireless speaker: All the details

U&i has launched the Boom Box Series wireless speaker, expanding its product portfolio. The speaker features a 2400mAh battery, built-in RGB lights, and a built-in microphone for an enhanced listening experience. Priced at Rs 3,999, it is available at U&i outlets and leading retail stores in India. The speaker has two 20W speakers, a USB charging port, and Bluetooth 5.0 support. It also offers multiple connectivity options, including a microphone jack and memory card slot. An infrared remote is included for remote control. https://ift.tt/EmSKjcF

A US federal judge rules Binance founder Changpeng Zhao cannot return to the UAE before his sentencing, set for February 2024, after his release on a $175M bond (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Nikhilesh De / CoinDesk:
A US federal judge rules Binance founder Changpeng Zhao cannot return to the UAE before his sentencing, set for February 2024, after his release on a $175M bond  —  Zhao pleaded guilty to a federal charge last month.  —  Register Now  —  Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao …

Micron strikes a labor deal to hire 3,700 union workers for its $15B chip plant in Boise, Idaho, potentially giving the company an edge for federal chip funds (Mackenzie Hawkins/Bloomberg)

Mackenzie Hawkins / Bloomberg:
Micron strikes a labor deal to hire 3,700 union workers for its $15B chip plant in Boise, Idaho, potentially giving the company an edge for federal chip funds  —  - Chipmaker to hire 3,700 construction workers only from unions  — Commerce Department prefers unionized sites for Chips funds