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A new Toyota patent describes the carmaker's virtual manual transmission for EVs

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A recently-published patent application from Toyota shows the details of the virtual manual transmission that the global carmaker is working on for some of its EVs. Essentially, it uses a gear stick typical to those in a manual car configured for a variety of shift patterns and torque characteristics.

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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Dec. 3, 2023

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Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Dec. 3, 2023. Sign up to receive these updates every Sunday in your inbox by subscribing to our GeekWire Weekly email newsletter. Most popular stories on GeekWire Zulily shutting down offices and laying off 292 employees in Seattle Zulily is laying off employees and closing three offices — including its Seattle headquarters — according to internal communicatio

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Hollywood stars unwittingly entrapped in pro-Russian propaganda campaign

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Microsoft reports that since July 2023, Russia-aligned actors have been using platforms such as Cameo, where well-known (and not so well-known) individuals record personalized messages such as birthday wishes for people. In these instances, the services were utilized for propaganda purposes.

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Kickstarter campaign promises to bring Lotmaxx's all-in-one 3D printer and laser to market

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Lotmaxx is now launching a 3D printer called the ET that can double as a laser engraver. It also comes equipped with a number of additional features, including a camera system with full HD resolution and RGB lighting.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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This AI can pick up passwords from the sound of your keystrokes

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Imagine typing away on your laptop, logging into an account or two, while your phone silently sits beside you. Here's the scary part: it could be eavesdropping on every click and clack, feeding data to an AI that's learning your most private information. While this might sound like a plot.

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