As we conclude 2024, let’s dive into some amusing yet notable announcements from CES. For instance, LG has unveiled a high-end microwave that boasts a touchscreen larger than your tablet. While it’s debatable what you might enjoy watching during the brief three-and-a-half minutes it takes to warm up your butter chicken curry, you can certainly do so in splendid full HD clarity.
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This impressive touchscreen also connects with LG’s ThinQ Smart Home Dashboard, making it easy to change TV channels or control compatible Matter and Thread devices such as smart lighting and others. There’s even an option for pairing with their induction cooking range to keep track of meal progress without the need to stretch between the microwave and stove—a neat feature! It may not be as peculiar as having a washing machine within another washing machine, but it’s clear CES never fails to surprise.
LG is definitely on an innovative path this year!
– Mat Smith
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The Most Significant Tech Developments You’ve Missed
A recent cyber breach was revealed on December 8.
Intruders accessed sensitive documents and systems within the U.S. Treasury Department due to an attack associated with a “China state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat actor.” This incident has raised considerable alarms regarding cybersecurity protocols and has been labeled “a significant security breach.” The Treasury has collaborated closely with the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI to gauge the extent of this breach; however, they have not disclosed how long unauthorized access persisted or what specific data was compromised. Meanwhile, Beijing has firmly denied any involvement in this matter.
Drones Transforming Aerial Videography
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If we’re being truthful about 2024’s tech landscape for cameras—it wasn’t particularly thrilling. New releases primarily featured minor upgrades rather than groundbreaking advancements. Drones were where things got interesting! Particularly in terms of accessible entry-level options: DJI introduced several models including their user-friendly Neo drone while contending against potential bans by U.S authorities on their products.