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Should you close a laptop when using an external monitor? Heat is the key
When using a laptop with an external monitor, closing the lid can free desk space, cut display power use and reduce dust buildup. Keeping it open can make the built-in screen a second display. The key factor is heat. Some laptops vent or draw air near the keyboard, so closing the lid can restrict airflow. Low-power models may be stable closed, but high workloads may require checking maker guidance.
Mobility
BYD unveils 7-seat electric SUV Ato 8 in Europe with 5-minute charging, 652-km range
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is targeting Europe with the Ato 8, a seven-seat flagship electric SUV that it says can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in 5 minutes using its flash-charging system. The model uses BYD’s second-generation Blade battery and is offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. BYD lists up to 652 km WLTP range for the rear-wheel-drive version. European sales are expected to start in the first quarter of 2027, with pricing not yet disclosed.
AI & Enterprise
Snowflake expands security push, says agentic AI security needs fundamentally different approach
Snowflake unveiled a slate of new security products at its Snowflake Summit 26 annual conference in San Francisco, focusing on a security model for the agentic era and implementing zero-trust security for AI agents. The company introduced agent identity management, AI security posture management, ransomware and data exfiltration prevention, and prompt injection protection. It framed its strategy around secure guardrails, centralised governance, and data and AI protection.
