The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend ā September 26, 2025
The intense video game season is starting to heat up. We posted reviews for Silent Hill f (pretty good!), Baby Steps (incredibly frustrating!), Ghost of YÅtei...
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Safari Is More Private Than Ever in iOS 26
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a...
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Nursery hackers threaten to publish more children’s profiles online
The criminals say they will share 30 more profiles along with 100 employees’ data if a ransom is not paid.
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The Complicated Ethics (and Laws) of Smart Glasses
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage?Ā Take these stepsĀ for better search results,Ā including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. The...
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Lung inflammation may make traumatic events harder to forget
Severe lung inflammation has been linked to symptoms resembling post-traumatic stress disorder in mice, which could help us better treat and prevent the mental health condition
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Private Spacecraft to Boost NASA Telescope’s Orbit for the First Time
It’s another example of NASA relying more on private enterprise for its orbital infrastructure and maintenance.
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Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy now available on GOG
As part of the ongoing 17th anniversary celebration over on GOG.com, they’ve announced the release of the Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy. . Read the full...
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CAMIA privacy attack reveals what AI models memorise
Researchers have developed a new attack that reveals privacy vulnerabilities by determining whether your data was used to train AI models. The method, named CAMIA (Context-Aware...
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Novels with a certain structure are more likely to be classics
Novels need a gripping story to stay popular as the decades pass, but it seems that other less-obvious factors may also contribute to their lasting success
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Four Reasons Not to Use āBuy Now, Pay Laterā for Your Prime Day Purchases
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage?Ā Take these stepsĀ for better search results,Ā including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. The...
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Ubuntu 25.10 No Longer Includes Startup Applications Tool
The way to autostart applications in Ubuntu has changed, as the standalone ‘Startup Applications’ tool not included in 25.10 ā don’t panic; it’s still possible. You’re...
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Here’s How TikTok Could Change for You If You Live in the US
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a...
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Building health care agents using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
This blog was co-authored with Kuldeep Singh, Head of AI Platform at Innovaccer. The integration of agentic AI is ushering in a transformative era in health...
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Build a tower city all the way to heaven in this spiritual, yet logistics-heavy strategy game
The city-building genre is grossly overpopulated. Competing Simvilles predicated on wholly opposed theories about plumbing and traffic wardens stretch as far as the eye can see....
WeiterlesenXiaomi 17 Series Takes on iPhone 17 With Bigger Batteries, Rear Screens, and Leica Cameras
This extra screen can be used to take selfies with the primary cameras, manage widgets, or control music playback.
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Is ‘Backwards Running’ a Worthwhile Fitness Trend for Runners?
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a...
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Donkey Kong Bananza fossils guide
So, youāre an ape turned archaeologist, and you want to find all the Donkey Kong Bananza fossils? We can help you out. These handy relics can...
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Build multi-agent site reliability engineering assistants with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
Site reliability engineers (SREs) face an increasingly complex challenge in modern distributed systems. During production incidents, they must rapidly correlate data from multiple sourcesālogs, metrics, Kubernetes...
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Allan Day: GNOME Foundation Update, 2025-09-26
Itās Friday, which means that itās time for another GNOME Foundation update. Hereās whatās been happening over the past week. Work in progress We currently have...
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The sequel to my favorite Soulslike needs to come to Nintendo Switch 2
Code Vein’s sixth anniversary is upon us. Six years. It feels like only yesterday that I first experienced one of the best Soulslike games I’ve ever...
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Proton Mail on Android and iOS is Now Faster and More Beautiful
Proton has been steadily scaling up its family of privacy-focused services. Not too long ago, they introduced Emergency Access, a way to give trusted contacts control...
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Fortnite’s Benson Boone emotes are exactly what you think they are
After annoying absolutely everyone by singing āMoonbeam ice cream, taking off your blue jeans!ā at the poor unfortunate souls who happened to know me in June...
WeiterlesenMicrosoft Caves, Offers Europeans Free Windows 10 Security Updates
European consumers will receive free updates until Oct. 13, 2026, after which support will officially end. Businesses can purchase extended updates for up to three years.
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The new Xiaomi Pad Mini is a great Android gaming tablet, but you can’t have it
Much in the same way that 2025 has been the year of ultra-thin smartphones, with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air,...
WeiterlesenCollection of Ubuntu 24.04 Tutorials Part II: CHM, AppImages, Telegram and Synaptic
This is the second compilation of our Ubuntu 24.04 Noble Numbat tutorials which have been published here at The Ubuntu Buzz since 2024. In last compilation,...
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Consume Me is a brilliant, funny, harrowing RPG about a girl on a diet, and it’s on sale now
I’ve yet to fully consume Consume Me, so please take that headline with a pinch of salt (not too much, because apparently salt can cause short-term...
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Modded Borderlands 4 guns are being sold on Ebay, but the sellers aren’t making much money
Modded Borderlands 4 guns and equipment are being sold on Ebay with tailored gun parts and effects. However, as of writing, it doesn’t appear this grey...
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Possessor(s), The Next Action Game By The Makers Of Hyper Light Drifter And Solar Ash, Arrives In November
Possessor(s) is the next action game by Heart Machine, a studio best known for the well-received Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, as well as the...
WeiterlesenROG Xbox Ally X Priced at $999, Launching Oct. 16
The standard Xbox Ally will cost $599.
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You Can Get This Waterproof, Portable Skullcandy Speaker on Sale for $33 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If youāve ever tried dragging...
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Did a star blow up and hit Earth 10 million years ago?
There are signs deep beneath the Pacific Ocean that an exploding star once sent cosmic rays blasting out towards Earth, and now we have an idea...
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The campaign against predatory in-game practices takes a step forward in Brazil, as President Lula bans loot boxes targeted at under-18s
The president of Brazil Luiz InƔcio Lula da Silva (Lula) has signed a ban on loot boxes for under 18s into law. This ban is set...
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Xbox ROG Ally Prices Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Live
Microsoft and Asus have revealed the price points for their two models of the handheld PC, the Xbox ROG Ally. And, unsurprisingly, theyāre not cheap. The...
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This Eufy Robot Vacuum/Mop Is Nearly 50% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can...
WeiterlesenGoogle asks US Supreme Court to delay Play Store policy changes
Google has appealed the U.S. Supreme Court to pause an injunction ordered by a lower court. It is related to the antitrust case against Epic Games....
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Are We Looking at The Corporate Takeover of Ruby’s Ecosystem?
Ruby has long been celebrated for its vibrant, community-driven open source ecosystem. From Rails revolutionizing web development to RubyGems democratizing package management, the language thrives on...
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Pop!_OS 24.04 (with COSMIC Desktop) Just Hit Beta
System76’s new COSMIC desktop environment has hit beta, and available for testing in the new Pop!_OS 24.04 beta. Both are available to download right now. You’re...
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Babies’ brains ‘tick’ more slowly than ours, which may help them learn
The rhythm of an infant’s brain activity seems to put them in constant learning mode, whereas that of an adult may allow them to retrieve conceptual...
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The Latest Blink Indoor/Outdoor Camera Is 50% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can...
WeiterlesenPop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta Arrives with New Rust-Based COSMIC DE
System76 just released the Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta. This new version brings the completely rewritten COSMIC Desktop Environment (DE). The post Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta Arrives...
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These Are the Best Free Study Apps for Any Learner
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage?Ā Take these stepsĀ for better search results,...
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The Witcher 3’s final patch delivering cross-platform mod support has been delayed until 2026
In May this year, despite being deep in development on The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, CD Projekt revealed that they’d be whipping out one more...
WeiterlesenBrands including Diageo, Unilever and Tinder form cross-category insight group
The insight group, known as The Think Party, will focus on the future of socialisation, to allow the brands involved to see “the whole picture”, not...
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Atmospheric chaos has sent temperatures soaring in Antarctica
Stratospheric temperatures in Antarctica are spiking, which could see strange weather unfold across the southern hemisphere in the coming months
WeiterlesenUS and UK Firms to Collaborate on Building Semiconductors in Space
Together they plan to prove the commercial viability of space-bound silicon fabrication.
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Why and When to Use Sentence Embeddings Over Word Embeddings
Choosing the right text representation is a critical first step in any natural language processing (NLP) project.
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Use the āChunkingā Method to Better Remember What You Studied
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage?Ā Take these stepsĀ for better search results, includingĀ adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. Studying...
WeiterlesenFlutter Entertainment promotes Michelle Spillane to MD of Paddy Power Online
Flutter UK and Ireland, owner of Paddy Power, has promoted Michelle Spillane from MD of marketing to MD of Paddy Power Online. Source
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A malicious MCP server is silently stealing user emails
Koi Security says it’s discovered the first malicious MCP server in the wild, exposing a risk to the entire ecosystem
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Stupid sexy Hollow Knight: Silksong mods for Hornet horndogs have begun to hit the Nexus, I’m sorry to say
Yes, this is news. You can bet your bottom it was news to me when I loaded up Nexus Mods for my daily look this morning...
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We may never get a Dead Space 2 remake, but this huge community patch fixes a lot of the PC version’s problems
I don’t massively feel the need for a new version of Dead Space 2, even following EA’s posh remake of the first, but if you’ve been...
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September rundown: The UK becomes an AI playground
Big tech has announced tens of billions in infrastructure investments for the UK ā how will it help?
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Worried about Black Ops series fatigue? So is Treyarch, as senior developer admits back-to-back Call of Duty releases could impact player interest
A senior developer from Call of Duty studio Treyarch has admitted worry over series fatigue, as Black Ops 7 arrives next month just one year after...
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Forza Horizon 6 will integrate Japanese culture into the “most full” series location so far
Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan, as revealed by Microsoft at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Not only that, it will be the biggest...
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How fast you age may be controlled by a DNA repair boss in your cells
When a key protein regulator dials down DNA repair mechanisms, our cells accumulate more mutations, which may cause us to age faster
WeiterlesenWriter Flight
On WaPoās self-inflicted talent exodus. Plus: In Hawaiāi, it pays to get probed; YOLO journalism at the University of Georgia; and Trumpās bigly error-ridden lawsuit.
WeiterlesenYour Favorite AI Chabot May Rely on Retracted Scientific Papers
Many AI models are learning from invalidated research.
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Facebook and Instagram to get Ā£2.99 UK subscription fee to stop ads
Subscriptions for user opting not to see personalised ads on its platforms will start from Ā£2.99 a month for UK users.
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Microsoftās new āmarketplaceā lets customers pick and choose cloud, AI solutions
The Microsoft Marketplace looks to streamline customer access to AI and cloud services
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Rally Point: How Rise of the White Sun makes a rich playground of China’s impossibly chaotic Warlord Era
After weeks of discovering new layers and playstyles, I have no idea how to summarise Rise of the White Sun, except perhaps “It’s 1920s China! Good...
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Proton Mail app gets a redesign, offline mode on Android and iOS
The Proton Mail app for Android and iOS has been updated. It has a new design, and adds support for offline mode. Proton’s announcement says that...
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Cisco ASA customers urged to take immediate action as NCSC, CISA issue critical vulnerability warnings
Cisco customers are urged to upgrade and secure systems immediately
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Having resurrected The Crew, devs behind fan revival project are now working on a big mod to restore the racer to “greatness”
Earlier this month, fan-made revival project The Crew Unlimited, brought Ubisoft’s decommissioned racer The Crew back to life in server emulated PC form. Now, its devs...
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What to Expect During a Professional Chimney Sweep Appointment?Ā
Why Do Chimneys Need More Care Than You Think?Ā When most people think about chimney care, the image of smoke gently rising above rooftops comes to...
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Do You Really Need Professional Air Duct Cleaning in Boston?
When it comes to creating a healthy home, manyĀ homeowners focus on cleaning carpets, wiping surfaces, or replacing filters. Yet, one hidden area that directly affects...
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Microsoft block Israel’s access to Azure and genAI tech used to surveil millions of Palestinian phone calls, according to report
Amid a consumer boycott of their Xbox business, Microsoft are apparently ending the Israeli military’s access to certain Azure cloud and generative AI technologies used to...
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What to Do If You Failed a DOT Drug Test?Ā
Failing a DOT drug test can feel overwhelming. For commercial drivers, this is more than just a test, itās a serious regulatory matter. Understanding the right...
WeiterlesenWhat to Do If You Failed a DOT Drug Test?Ā
Failing a DOT drug test can feel overwhelming. For commercial drivers, this is more than just a test, itās a serious regulatory matter. Understanding the right...
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How to Maintain Your Hardwood Floors in Brooklynās Humid Weather?Ā
Brooklynās humid weather can be challenging for homeowners who take pride in their hardwood floors. The combination of moisture, heat, and daily wear can affect the...
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Tips for Riding an E-Bike Safely at Night
Introduction Riding an e-bike at night can be an exhilarating experience, but it also comes with unique challenges and safety concerns. Reduced visibility, busy roads, and...
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AI coding really isn’t living up to expectations ā “the savings have been unremarkable” but not for the reason you might think
Companies are focusing too heavily on simple AI coding tasks, and not overhauling wider business processes
WeiterlesenMeta to introduce paid ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram in the UK
In the coming weeks, UK users will be asked to pay for an ad-free experience if they do not want their data to be tracked. Source
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Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here’s what you need to know
Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but itās not been confirmed by China or the appās...
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OpenAIās ChatGPT Pulse Aims to Own Your Morning Routine with Proactive AI Briefs
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse, a new proactive feature for Pro subscribers that delivers personalized morning briefings, marking a strategic shift toward AI agents. The post...
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Microsoft Halts Azure Services for Israeli Spy Unit Over Mass Surveillance of Palestinians
Microsoft has terminated Azure cloud services for Israel’s Unit 8200 after a Guardian report revealed the tech was used for mass surveillance of Palestinians. The post...
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Cloudflare Unveils NET Dollar Stablecoin to Power the AI-Driven Agent Economy
Cloudflare is launching NET Dollar, a USD-backed stablecoin, to create a new payment infrastructure for the agentic web, building on open standards like AP2. The post...
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Diablo 4’s third and final collab is with… StarCraft, and it looks just about as soulless as the Berserk cross-over
Weāre officially in the march towards the end of 2025. In Diablo 4 terms, weāre in the early days of the launch of the gameās last...
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Xbox’s new ROG Ally handheld now available to pre-order, but it’s pricier than a home console
Microsoft has finally revealed the price of its ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and it’s more expensive than an Xbox Series X. Read more
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Why AI Isnāt Replacing Radiologists ā Itās Just Making Them Busier
Despite AI’s diagnostic prowess in benchmarks, real-world hurdles in regulation, liability, and workflow mean it’s augmenting, not replacing, radiologists. The post Why AI Isnāt Replacing Radiologists...
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Borderlands 4’s latest update aims to deliver more performance fixes, ends up causing more stuttering for some
Another day, another Borderlands 4 update aiming to smooth out more of the performance problems which have plagued the looter shooter since launch, especially on PC....
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Borderlands 4 patch adds FOV sliders, somehow both improves and worsens stability at the same time
A new Borderlands 4 patch has been released packing a number of important improvements, including a much-requested FOV slider on the console version, various bug fixes...
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Bowser retires from Nintendo, succeeded by first female president
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser is set to retire at the end of the year, and will be succeeded by the company’s first female president....
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Perplexity Launches Search API to Challenge Googleās Dominance
Perplexity launches its public Search API, giving developers a powerful new tool to challenge Google’s search infrastructure and build AI apps. The post Perplexity Launches Search...
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Microsoft Unifies Azure Marketplace and AppSource Into New AI-Focused Marketplace
Microsoft launches the new Microsoft Marketplace, merging Azure Marketplace and AppSource into a single storefront with over 3,000 new AI apps and agents. The post Microsoft...
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The Samsung Smart Monitor M90SF is a QD-OLED monitor with a smart TV twist
A fabulous QD-OLED panel and standalone smart TV features make for an impressive do-it-all display
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Reclaiming the gold standard for MSPs with AI and Automation
AI and automation arenāt obstacles to overcome – they are opportunities to be seizedā¦
WeiterlesenROG Xbox Ally is up for pre-order in 38 Countries, prices revealed
Microsoft and ASUS have opened pre-orders for the Xbox Ally consoles. But, you’re not going to like the prices. Both consoles have a 7-inch screen, the...
WeiterlesenThe new marketing buzzword is GEO ā but is it real?
SEO will soon be relegated to a thing of the past; marketers need to start preparing for a GEO future immediately. Source
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The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X prices arenāt too bad in the UK, but tariffs bite in the US
After much hemming and hawing, Asus and Microsoft are finally ready to talk pricing on their handheld PC team-ups, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox...
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Partnering with AARP to help keep older adults safe online
OpenAI and AARP are partnering to help older adults stay safe online with new AI training, scam-spotting tools, and nationwide programs through OpenAI Academy and OATSās...
WeiterlesenBudgets cut for third of B2B marketers
Over half of B2B marketers have also been asked to deliver more with fewer resources, while almost two-fifths have been set challenging new targets. Source
WeiterlesenāRace to the topā: Why arenāt more brands publishing their parental leave?
From Diageo to Tesco, publicising parental leave policies is proving a āstrategic advantageā in terms of attraction, retention and building their employer brand. Source
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ZimaOS 1.5 Adds Paid Plus Edition While Keeping Core Features Free
ZimaOS has evolved from its roots in CasaOS to become a robust, community-driven operating system tailored for NAS and homelab enthusiasts. In our review of the...
WeiterlesenMicrosoft makes Windows 10 Extended Security Updates free, but only for users in one region
Windows 10 has just a few more weeks to go officially before Microsoft ends support for the operating system officially. Customers who run Windows 10 devices...
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Raspberry Pi 500+: A Computer Inside a Mechanical Keyboard
Raspberry Pi computers have become a staple for hobbyists, students, and tinkerers alike. Beyond the single-board models, the companyās 400 and 500 series all-in-one devices, housed...
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This Week in GNOME: #218 Adaptive Sidebars
Update on what happened across the GNOME project in the week from September 19 to September 26. GNOME Core Apps and Libraries Libadwaita ā Building blocks...
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The bacteria turning waste plastic into painkillers
How did E. coli become such an essential tool for scientists and will anything replace it?
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AI-powered Auto-Categorization now available in Microsoft Photos
Hello Windows Insiders, Weāre excited to announce an update to the Microsoft Photos app, now rolling out on Windows 11 across all Insider channels. This release...
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China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet
Pessimistic social media posts may now be targets of a fresh crackdown by the Chinese government.
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Microsoft cuts off some services used by Israeli military unit
The tech giant said its products were not intended to be used for mass surveillance of civilians.
WeiterlesenAnother win for the Digital Markets Act: Microsoft gives truly free access to additional year of Windows 10 updates to EU users
A few months ago, Microsoft finally blinked and provided a way for Windows 10 users to gain āfreeā access to the Windows 10 Extended Security Update...
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