The price of graphics cards continues to drop, the MIX Fold 2 is the thinnest foldable smartphone in the world, the “Kia Challenge” still active on TikTok, this is the recap of the week.
While a father should have monitored his child’s ski pass consumption more closely during his visit to Andorra, a catering establishment had the unpleasant surprise of seeing his confidential data shared on M6. On TikTok, the “Kia challenge” always pushes theft with this challenge which consists in stealing certain Hyundai and Kia models. Finally, while Xiaomi is launching its MIX Fold 2 which should appeal to fans of foldable smartphones, the price of graphics cards continues to drop in the United States.
M6 puts a bar’s personal information at risk
If you were in front of your television set on Sunday July 31 to watch Capital on M6, you may have noticed that the channel has inadvertently shared the confidential data of a French bar. Indeed, one of the reports revealed the financial results of the catering establishment and did not hide its web address, allowing any Internet user to edit the document. Don’t hesitate to take a look at our news if you want to know how to limit access to a Google Docs table or document.
Read: M6 broadcasts confidential data without blurring it, the information is at the mercy of hackers
Beware of the off-package if you go to Andorra
It only took a day in Andorra for this father to see his telephone bill explode. Indeed, after having lent his smartphone to his children so that they could watch cartoons, the young man received an SMS warning him that his bill amounted to 5400 euros for a consumption outside Europe of 400 MB. operator fortunately lifted the sanction, acknowledging that the customer service adviser should have deactivated data consumption outside Europe after 50 euros of non-package.
Read: He must pay €5,400 in extra fees for letting his children watch cartoons in Andorra
The RTX 3090 sees its price drop by 1000 dollars
As graphics card prices continue to crash, the RTX 3090 Ti hit an all-time high dropping $1,000 all at once in the US. This is Frame Chasers who shared this information on Twitter, revealing that the FTW3 Gaming model is now available for $1150 on Nvidia’s site. It is likely that the manufacturer is currently looking to sell its stocks in order to make room for the RTX 4000s.
Read: RTX 3000: Graphics card prices drop so much that the RTX 3090 Ti drops $1000 all of a sudden
The “Kia Challenge” threatens your Hyundai
TikTok is making waves again with a new challenge to steal select Hyundai and Kia models. The “Kia Challenge” explains to users how to steal vehicles and encourages thieves to film themselves in high-speed rides. 2022 Kia models are spared thanks to their anti-theft technology. Until TikTok manages to strengthen its detection of illegal challenges, we invite you to watch your vehicle.
Read: TikTok: “Kia Challenge” encourages teenagers to steal Hyundai Group cars
Xiaomi: the MIX Fold 2 becomes the thinnest foldable smartphone in the world
Xiaomi took advantage of its conference in China to present its MIX Fold 2. Fans of foldable smartphones, this new device could seduce you. Indeed, the MIX Fold 2 is even more powerful than its predecessor but above all has the advantage of measuring only 5.4 mm thick. The new high-end smartphone, which therefore becomes the thinnest foldable device in the world, will unfortunately not be marketed in France.
Read: Xiaomi launches MIX Fold 2, the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone
Our tests of the week
The Inspiron 16 7610 is particularly well balanced
With its new laptop called the Inspiron 16 7610, Dell offers a quality laptop whose balanced configuration and integration of an RTX 3050 chip we love. In addition to a much too long charging time and a 720p webcam, the Inspiron 16 7610 delivers respectable performance and should appeal to users looking for a computer with a sober look and good value for money. The Inspiron 16 7610 is available from 1499 euros on the Dell site or at current retailers.
Read: Dell Inspiron 16 7610 review: a versatile, affordable and well-thought-out laptop
4/5 for the Mercedes EQE 350+
During our test, we enjoyed driving the Mercedes EQE 350+. This sedan offers very good electrical management, efficient driving assistance and very good overall comfort. That being said, we regret that Mercedes did not take care to polish the design of its vehicle and that the trunk is so small. Note that the price of this model could cool more than one since the basic version is available from 75,000 euros.
Read: Mercedes EQE test: a family sedan better than the EQS?
We tell you all about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4
Barely unveiled by Samsung, Phonandroid had the opportunity to test the new Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4. Both foldable devices are more compact and lightweight than their predecessors. While the Z Fold4 opens like a book, the Z Flip4 is used like a compact. Both smartphones will be available for pre-order between August 10 and August 25 before going on sale on August 26. We invite you to read our dedicated news to find out all about the future foldable flagships of the South Korean giant.
Read: Getting started with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4: our first impressions of the new folding smartphones