Google Contacts improves with the loved ones location function, Nvidia could launch its new GeForce RTX 5090 card faster than expected, we take stock of the new features that will accompany the Galaxy S24 Ultra, this is the recap of the week .
Contact management is improving for Android smartphones and Nvidia could launch the RTX 5090 as early as 2024. While the DonTorrent site continues to circumvent authorities’ blocks, thermal radars will start distributing fines from January. This week, we take stock of what we can expect from the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the launch of which is fast approaching.
A very practical new feature joins Google Contacts
Good news for Android smartphone owners. Indeed, the Google Contacts application is now improved with a very practical new feature. This involves locating loved ones directly via the application. If your contacts agree to share their location via Google Maps, you will be able to know their location in real time. To take advantage of this new feature, go to your settings to update your application.
Read: Google Contacts lets you locate your loved ones anywhere, anytime
39 domain names in one year for the DonTorrent site
Although the authorities have tried to block it, the illegal download site DonTorrent continues to play against the rights holders association Motion Picture Association (MPA). Indeed, the Spanish platform is stubborn and the administrators did not hesitate to change their domain name 39 times in one year each time the authorities blocked it.
Read: This illegal download site changed its domain name 39 times in one year to escape being blocked
News from the Galaxy S24 Ultra
The launch of the Galaxy S24 Ultra is approaching and we already know that Samsung will make changes in several areas to its future high-end smartphone compared to its predecessor. Titanium design, brighter screen, integration of Galaxy AI, increased power and improvement of the main sensor, the S24 Ultra promises to appeal to a large number of users.
Read: Galaxy S24 Ultra: Here’s why it’s Samsung’s biggest update in years
Lyon’s thermal radars ready to distribute fines
Lyon is the city which will test thermal radars from January 2024 on the M6 and M7 roads. Thanks to infrared sensors, radars will be able to detect the number of passengers on board and thus penalize motorists who drive alone in lanes reserved for carpooling. Fines will start to fall from the start of the year and drivers in violation will have to pay 135 euros or 90 euros if they pay within 15 days.
Read: Thermal radars will distribute their first fines in January 2024, be careful where you drive
Nvidia could present the RTX 5090 as early as 2024
While the year 2024 was already rich for Nvidia, which will soon launch a new range of GPUs planned to strengthen the RTX 40 family as well as new GeForce RTX 40 SUPER graphics cards, the manufacturer could also bring forward the launch of the GeForce RTX 5090 Indeed, competition would push Nvidia to present the new Ada Lovelace Next architecture from the fourth quarter of 2024.
Read: The RTX 5090 presented earlier than expected, Nvidia would be afraid of the competition
Our tests of the week
Red Magic 9 Pro: ideal for gaming and small budgets
If you’re looking for a smartphone for gaming and your budget is tight, the Red Magic 9 Pro is for you. It will seduce you with its power, its complete gaming interface, its beautiful, perfectly calibrated and bright screen, its audio experience and its complete connectivity. We also love its included charger and protective case. A few flaws despite everything for this attractively priced smartphone, particularly in terms of heating management and autonomy which could be better.
Read: Red Magic 9 Pro review: a gaming smartphone that doesn’t run out of air
Huawei MateBook D16 2024: excellent value for money
This ultra-portable computer currently offers the best quality/price ratio on the market. During our test, we were seduced by its pretty premium design, its pleasant keyboard and its very well calibrated screen. The MateBook D16 2024 is also very powerful and offers excellent battery life. We regret that the screen is limited to 60 Hz and that the audio part is so average. Huawei might also remove some unnecessary pre-installed software.
Read: Huawei MateBook D16 2024 review: this laptop PC has the best quality/price ratio on the market
Škoda Enyaq Coupé 85x: more efficiency for the same price
Škoda is not increasing its prices but is improving the electrical performance of this coupe version. The high-end L&K definition is welcome and the manufacturer is offering an important update here. However, we regret that the coupe version is so expensive compared to the classic SUV model.
Read: Škoda Enyaq Coupé 85x test: it’s worse, but it’s more expensive