Good morning! To stay updated on Saturday (13), TecMundo this week (july 8 – 12) we have separated all the most important things. In addition to various news related to technology and science, the entertainment and gaming world was also very active during the period.
On Monday (08), Amazon launched the Echo Spot, a smart alarm clock with Alexa. On Wednesday (10), Samsung presented several new features during Unpacked 2024, including the Galaxy Ring smart ring. This Friday (12), we reported that the federal government was considering releasing the ‘Tigrinho’ game Fortune Tiger in betting shops.
This was just a taste of everything that happened! Take a look at some of the biggest events from this week below. Click on the links below to access the full story.
1. Amazon launches Echo Spot, a smart alarm clock with Alexa; see price. The Echo Spot comes with a 2.47-inch display and 1.73-inch speaker, and it’s on sale at a promotional price for a limited time; Check it out!
2. MED scam? The man accidentally takes Pix, returns the amount and remains at a loss. The transfer of R$ 700 caused a lot of headache for the professor from Paraná.
3. Galaxy Ring, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Watch 7, and more: Check out the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 roundup. Samsung’s Paris event revealed the brand’s long-awaited smart ring and a bunch of other new features — check out everything that was revealed!
4. Google will be rolling out a free report that will tell you if your data is on the dark web. Previously exclusive to Google One subscribers, the tool will be expanded by the end of July — check out the details!
5. Amazon Prime Day 2024 will feature 50% off products; see the list. Amazon has announced the sectors and products that will be discounted during Prime Day, July 16-21; see the details!
6. Cybercriminal infects Indonesia with ransomware, gives away key for free, and asks for donations for ‘good deeds’ The hacker group responsible for the attack is now asking for donations in cryptocurrency after this ‘good deed’
7. Three free games for 48 hours on Prime Day! See how to save! To celebrate Prime Day, Amazon is offering three great extra games to use on Prime Gaming in July! See more details.
8. The government is considering releasing the ‘Tigrinho’ game Fortune Tiger in betting shops. Members of the Ministry of Finance told G1 that the possibility of including ‘Jogo do Tigrinho’ in the Betting Law is being investigated.
9. Study says mechanism that creates shape of black hole disks discovered. Black hole accretion disks may be formed by a feature discovered in a new simulation.
10. Scientists search for signs of life in hydrothermal vents on the moon Europa. The study investigates whether hydrothermal circulation could have influenced the chemistry of water and rocks on ocean worlds, allowing life to emerge.
Source: Tec Mundo

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