Last month when the LLVM/Clang 22 compiler merged support for Intel Nova Lake with the “-march=novalake” target there was no mentions of AVX10 or Advanced Performance Extensions (APX) support. But last week Intel published a new programming reference manual where they confirmed AVX 10.2 and APX for Nova Lake. Now that it’s official, Intel compiler engineers are updating the LLVM/Clang (and GCC) compiler support to reflect these ISA additions…
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Government faces backlash from cycling industry over mooted cap on Cycle to Work purchases
Last Thursday, the Financial Times broke the story of the Government’s potential cap on Cycle to Work purchases, quoting a Government source as stating that “taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for luxury leisure”. Since then, there’s been widespread criticism of the rumoured change.
Labour MP Fabian Hamilton, chair of the all-party parliamentary group on cycling and walking, was quoted in a follow-up article in the Financial Times on Saturday as saying that “a crude cap would land on the wrong users”.
Saturday’s FT also quoted Will Butler-Adams, chief executive of Brompton, who stated that putting a barrier between working people and the innumerable benefits of cycling felt short-sighted.
Additionally, the FT talked to specialist retailers of electric bikes, with Dan Parsons of Fully Charged pointing out that none of its bikes retail for under £2,000 and that its average transaction price for an electric cargo bike, allowing a family to replace a car to transport children, is £4,000.
Parsons noted that take-up of the Cycle to Work scheme isn’t confined to London and the home counties, and that it’s a popular choice to fund bike purchases at Fully Charged’s other stores, including its latest opening in Cornwall.
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There’s also been comment from cycling bodies, including Cycling UK and the Cycle to Work Alliance.
Cycling UK’s director of external affairs, Sarah McMonagle, points to the return on investment from Cycle to Work: “While capping the scheme may sound like a sensible way for Ministers to save money, in reality, it will cost the government a lot more. For every £1 spent on the Cycle to Work scheme, we see over £4 in returns: boosting productivity, reducing sick days, and saving households money.”
“With the popularity of ebikes and cargo bikes soaring, supporting these trends is not just good for individuals, but for the economy as a whole. Any proposal to cap the scheme must consider people who require higher-cost cycles, such as cargo bikes or assisted cycles for disabled people,” she continues.
Cycle to Work Alliance chair, Steve Edgell, points to the increased range of bikes now available through Cycle to Work, following the abolition of the previous cap.
“In 2019 a spending cap of £1,000 was abolished, as it was preventing people from being able to access the equipment they needed for everyday commutes. By effectively excluding e-bikes and adapted cycles from the scheme, the cap discriminated against older people and those with disabilities,” he states.
Commenting on LinkedIn, former Cyclingnews editor, Peter Stuart, points to the zero VAT rating of aircraft seats: “Fuel duty exemptions for aviation fuel mean private jet passengers pay the lowest tax per tonne of CO₂ of anyone in the sky. That, to me, sounds a lot like ‘taxpayers footing the bill for luxury leisure’.”
Amazon Autos now sells pre-owned Ford vehicles
Amazon Autos is offering a wider array of options starting today, as you can buy a pre-owned Ford vehicle through the platform. Folks in Los Angeles, Seattle and Dallas (and more markets in the future) can see what’s available at a local dealer through Amazon’s website, take care of most of the paperwork there and then pick a time to collect the automobile. Financing options are available too.
Certified pre-owned vehicles that Ford dealers sell through Amazon Autos include a money-back guarantee. You can return the vehicle within 14 days or before you’ve driven it for 1,000 miles — whichever of the two you’d reach first.
There’s a certification program for these pre-owned vehicles too. The gold certification process is for Ford vehicles that are less than six years old and have fewer than 80,000 miles on the clock. These are given a 172-point inspection and have a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty. There’s a separate program for Ford EVs with the same benchmarks, though electric vehicles undergo a 127-point inspection.
The blue certified program is for Ford vehicles (and ones from other brands) that are less than a decade old and have driven fewer than 150,000 miles. These undergo a 139-point inspection and have a 90-day/4,000-mile warranty.
Amazon Autos started offering used and certified pre-owned cars in August. The platform has been around for less than a year, as it debuted in December 2024 with Hyundai vehicles.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/amazon-autos-now-sells-pre-owned-ford-vehicles-153410092.html?src=rss
This Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Is $400 Off Right Now
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Plenty of people have been waiting for a good excuse to grab Samsung’s newest foldable, and today’s deal could be the nudge they needed. The 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 7 now sits at $1,719.99, down from its regular price of $2,119.99, a $400 drop.
This discount also comes at a time when the Pixel 10 lineup has been drawing plenty of attention, so shoppers comparing the two ecosystems might find the price shift helpful. The real eyebrow-raiser is the pricing gap. The 512GB model is only $120 more than the 256GB version, so you’re paying only a small premium for double the storage. Michelle Ehrhardt, our Associate Tech Editor, even called the Fold 7 “the best foldable you can get” in her review.
The Fold 7 feels like a polished two-in-one for anyone who wants a phone that can easily shift into a tablet. Open it up and you get a roomy, almost-square display that is built for multitasking, long reads, and video without chunky black bars. Fold it back down, and it behaves like a more traditional smartphone for quick messaging or maps. Samsung tightened up the hinge this year, making it slimmer, sturdier, and more comfortable in your hand than older versions. The camera setup holds its own, with dependable performance in daylight and low light, plus crisp results for video calls and social posts. It’s not perfect—Samsung’s multitasking still takes some getting used to—but it’s one of the closest things to a tablet that still fits in your pocket.
If you lean more toward the compact foldable style, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has its own solid deal running right now. The 256GB version is priced at $899.99, and adding $290 bumps you to the 512GB Jet Black model with a pair of Buds 3 Pro thrown in. Both the Fold 7 and Flip 7 share Samsung’s sharp displays, durable build, and the kind of foldable design that is still turning heads.
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Project Prometheus Led By Jeff Bezos Gets A $6.2B War Chest For Disruptive AI Breakthroughs
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder who stepped away from the operational role of Amazon in 2021, has unexpectedly returned to the C-suite, reportedly co-founding and taking on the role of co-CEO for a new, skunkworks-like artificial intelligence startup named Project Prometheus. The announcement (first reported on by The New York Times) confirms
Subnautica 2 Publisher Allegedly Asked ChatGPT To Find A Way Out Of Paying Cofounders
New filings accuse Krafton of engineering an illegal takeover to save money
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Anthropic CEO Says He’s ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ With Unelected Tech Elites Shaping AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says he’s uneasy about how much power a handful of tech leaders — including himself — have over the future of artificial intelligence. From a report: “I think I’m deeply uncomfortable with these decisions being made by a few companies, by a few people,” Amodei told Anderson Cooper in a “60 Minutes” episode that aired Sunday. “Like who elected you and Sam Altman?” asked Anderson. “No one. Honestly, no one,” Amodei replied.
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Dell Slashes Its Ryzen 7 Laptop by Nearly 80%, Plus $399 in Free Accessories Thrown In for Early Black Friday Only
Snagging a high-end laptop doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.
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Our First Look At The Filming Of Zelda Teases A Special Character
Nintendo also gave fans an official look at Zelda and Link
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DualSense Edge Is 20% Off For The Best Deal Ever On Sony’s Premium Controller
It’s not too often that we see Sony’s top wireless controller for the PlayStation 5 go on sale, so it certainly got our attention when we spotted it discounted 20% off MSRP. It’s a rare discount that drops the price of Sony’s premium controller to an all-time low. If you’re interested, however, you’ll want to be fast—given the rarity of these
Ninja Warrior VR Will Bring The Iconic Reality TV Show To Quest
Reality TV show Ninja Warrior is getting a VR game next month on Meta Quest headsets.
Initially debuted on Japanese TV as Sasuke in 1997, Ninja Warrior has since been remade in over 20 countries. The show is a test of skill and endurance for those who participate, tasking competitors with the need to overcome increasingly intense obstacle courses with the promise of a cash prize for the winner. It’s a concept with universal appeal that challenges people to overcome extraordinary feats of strength and attain victory.
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This upcoming game is being developed by MyDearest in partnership with TBS Games, giving anyone a chance to compete in this virtual recreation. In the jump to virtual reality, players will take the form of a stylized ninja-like character in a cartoonish approximation of the real thing. Many of the recognizable obstacles from each stage of the competition make a return, and you must actively overcome these hurdles using full-body motion.
The intent is to not just make this a competitive title that supports up to 3 other players; MyDearest hopes to make a challenging exercise regimen that lets you feel the burn as you undertake these courses. The TV show’s format of three stages plus a final stage is also present in the game, with variations and new stages being introduced in future updates.
Ninja Warrior VR will launch on December 18 on the Meta Horizon Store for $9.99.
The first images from The Legend of Zelda movie are here
Over the weekend, unofficial videos from filming of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda film hit the internet, and now we’re getting our first proper look at Link and Zelda. Nintendo released three images in its Nintendo Today app today as part of a little teaser indicating that filming has officially commenced. One photo shows Link and Zelda with the lush backdrop of New Zealand behind them, while the others are close-ups on the characters themselves.
There wasn’t anything else to go with these photos besides the note that the film arrives on May 7, 2027 as previously announced. Link is played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, while while Bo Bragason stars as Zelda.
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Despite the minimal details, there are a few things worth noting here. One, Link is in his signature green tunic rather than the blue garb he primarily wears in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Zelda, on the other hand, is rocking the blue. So good luck figuring out what era of the game we’re in. In all likelihood, the movie won’t stick to any one particular timeline or story but instead mash everything up to create a new entry that stands on its own.
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Even more exciting is the fact that Zelda is armed with a bow, giving me hope that she’ll be more than just a damsel in distress. It’s 2025, after all, and the titular character certainly deserves to smack down some moblins. I’m sure we’re all eager for more details — but given that filming has just started, we’re probably going to be waiting a while for a proper trailer.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/the-first-images-from-the-legend-of-zelda-movie-are-here-150309616.html?src=rss
Bungie Settles Plagiarism Lawsuit That Secretly Became About Content Vaulting
Destiny 2‘s original opening story was alleged to share similarities with fantasy author’s blog
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“Like whack-a-mole” – Nukeproof battles the online scammers
Nukeproof is a brand that has achieved near-cult status since its founding in 1990, thanks to its well-priced performance mountain bikes, and a series of downhill and enduro podiums over the 10 years from 2013.
Now, Nukeproof is back with a range of bikes including a new, competitively priced version 2 of its Reactor and its full range of popular downhill, enduro and trail bikes.
But in the gap left by the brand’s disappearance with the 2023 collapse of Wiggle Chain Reaction and its re-emergence under the auspices of Belgian Cycling Factory, which also owns the Ridley and Eddy Merckx brands, multiple fake Nukeproof websites appeared, according to Clive Gosling, Nukeproof’s global brand director.
“Because nukeproof.com has been inactive while we relaunch the brand, other people have taken advantage of that situation,” Gosling says. That’s resulted in a slew of faux Nukeproof sites online, often outranking the official site in Google search results.
Gosling says the process of taking down each imitator site took at least six weeks and involved Belgian Cycling Factory’s legal department.
“It was a bit like whack-a-mole. As soon as we got one down, another one popped up,” he says.
The result has been, according to Gosling, that even one industry insider he’s worked with on the Nukeproof relaunch has been fooled. That gave a poor initial impression of the Nukeproof brand, due to the low quality of the spoof site they’d accessed, which Gosling says included AI-rebranded Santa Cruz bikes.
“There’s different spoof sites,” Gosling says. “Some look like the real site to fool you into buying something and take your credit card details. Other weird spoof sites are just there for brand information. I’ve got no idea what the purpose of them is.”
Gosling says it’s important to check a site’s online credentials, such as its URL and whether the connection is secure, as well as any contact details to make sure you’re on the bona fide brand site.
The good news for Nukeproof is, following its relaunch, it’s now the top result on Google search again.
AMD Enterprise AI Suite Announced: End-To-End AI Solution For Kubernetes With Instinct
The AMD ROCm blog just announced a new open-source AMD AI software project: the AMD Enterprise AI Suite as well as AMD Inference Microservices (AIMs)…
Anker’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station Falls to Almost Free, Charge All Your Apple Devices for Pennies
You won’t have to worry about multiple cables and adapters with this on hand.
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Florida Bill Would Require Cursive Instruction in Elementary Schools
An anonymous reader shares a report: Elementary-school students would have to learn how to write in cursive, under a bill set to be vetted by a House committee next week. Sen. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, filed a similar proposal (SB 444) on Monday. The House Student Academic Success Subcommittee is set to review the measure (HB 127) on Nov. 18.
Sponsored by Rep. Toby Overdorf, R-Palm City, the bill would require cursive instruction in second through fifth grades. The proposal, filed for consideration for the legislative session that begins Jan. 13, also would require students to demonstrate proficiency in cursive by the end of fifth grade.
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Sony Apparently Doesn’t Want Anyone To See Fans Still Playing Concord
Fans are trying to rebuild the hero shooter, but Sony is taking down their YouTube videos
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GoPro Dumps Hero 13 Black Bundle with 2 Batteries and Hand Grip, Now Goes for Pocket Change
This is the best deal if you’re looking for an action cam.
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When recreating a famous SUV stunt in China goes wrong
Be careful with your marketing stunts around national landmarks. That should be the take-home message from Chery Automobile’s recent attempt to measure itself up against Land Rover, an attempt that went sadly wrong.
In 2018, Land Rover and Chinese racing driver Ho-Pin Tung drove a Range Rover Sport up the 999 steps that make up the “Stairway to Heaven” that climb China’s Tianmen mountain. It was a dazzling stunt, for driving up a staircase that ranges between 45–60 degrees is no simple task, and one that’s certain to have left an impression with any acrophobics out there.
A screenshot of the attempt gone wrong.
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Chery certainly remembered it. The brand—which in fact is a long-time collaborator with Jaguar Land Rover and next year even takes over the Freelander brand from the British marque—has a new electric SUV called the Fulwin X3L and decided that it, too, was made of the right stuff. The SUV, which costs between $16,500–$22,000 in China, features a plug-in hybrid powertrain, boxy looks, and a whole bunch of off-roading features, including the ability to do tank turns.