Columbus, OH

There are plenty of Raspberry Pi-inspired Cyberdecks around now, including options like the Decktility. For reference, the term 'Cyberdeck' dates as far back as the early 1980s thanks to the works of William Gibson. However, it seems that the release of Cyberpunk 2077 at the start of the decade has somewhat reignited the Cyberdeck as a project idea.

HackberryPi: New Raspberry Pi project transforms popular SBC into Cyberdeck and retro gaming handheld

Xiaomi is launching a new smart home sensor onto the global market, the Xiaomi Motion Sensor 2S, which has received a number of improvements compared to the first generation and can be used in a variety of ways. Xiaomi is expanding its already extensive portfolio of smart home devices with...

Xiaomi Motion Sensor 2S: New smart home motion detector offers a range of improvements

New information about the new Pixel 9 generation has once again emerged, namely about the availability and pre-order status of the four new Google phones and the Pixel Buds Pro 2, two of which will reportedly only appear in stores weeks after the launch. This information has been supplemented by a number of new official render images, which a leaker has posted online without any watermarks.

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pro Fold, Buds Pro 2: Information about availability and pre-order leaked along with unwatermarked photos

Apple Intelligence is yet to be available to general users, but developers already have access. Some have started showing off its capabilities, and according to a video shared by AppleLeaker on X, Apple's offering seems to have more potential than Samsung's Galaxy AI. It proofread and rewrote almost 15 thousand characters in under 2 minutes.

Early Apple Intelligence demo on iPad Pro M2 shows better on-device processing performance than Galaxy AI

Back in 2022, Star Labs introduced the StarBook 14, a 14-inch Linux-powered laptop that ran Intel's Alder Lake-P processors. It has now been upgraded with modern-day hardware. You can configure the new StarBook 14 variant with a Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra 7 165H. Alternatively, you can pick an Alder Lake-N-based Intel Processor N200.

StarBook 7: Linux-based laptop now available with Core Ultra 7 165H and 4K Matte display

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

An Amazon-owned online retailer is selling the 77-inch and 65-inch versions of the Samsung S95C OLED for very intriguing prices, which are particularly attractive when compared to the just slightly improved 2024 TV models. The Summer Olympics are in full swing, and many sports fans are probably realizing that they...

Deal | Beautiful Samsung S95C OLED TV hits record low thanks to 53% price drop

While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 isn't a complete overhaul of its predecessor, the new folding smartphone does bring a couple of upgrades. A slightly tweaked camera setup is one of them, and it seems that this has made the smartphone a better pick for those who prioritize camera performance.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 ranks 1st in DxOMark's foldable phone category

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Android Police

The Motorola Razr (2024) packs several improvements over its predecessor, including a much bigger cover display that's actually helpful. It's also one of the most affordable foldables. Pros. Excellent pricing. Functional cover display. Good battery life. Cons. Slower wired charging. Not the fastest phone. More basic cameras. Flagship flip. Motorola...

Motorola Razr (2024) vs. Razr+ (2024): Value for money or perfect performance?

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

Samsung Galaxy devices are now confirmed to receive a crucial security update in August 2024. This update addresses a major vulnerability (CVE-2024-32896) that affects all Android phones and tablets, not just Pixels. While some new camera improvements could be bundled for the Galaxy S24, Samsung might prioritize integrating new Galaxy AI features or focus solely on security updates.

Samsung's August 2024 security patch will be critical for Galaxy devices, company states

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

New Jersey State

Collingswood, NJ

CAMDEN, N.J. – Ralston Boswell, 34, of Collingswood, New Jersey, has admitted to participating in schemes to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Plea: Man's PPP & Unemployment Fraud - $209K Scam

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Orange Pi 5 Max released as new single-board computer with LPDDR5 RAM and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity

Yet another Orange Pi device has landed, shortly after the company released the Orange Pi CM5. This time, Shenzhen Xunlong Software has released the Orange Pi...

Orange Pi 5 Max released as new single-board computer with LPDDR5 RAM and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity

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