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Spotify for Authors brings new tools and analytics for audiobook creators
Spotify has launched a new platform called Spotify for Authors. It offers various tools and analytics that audiobook creators can use to analyze their audience and plan growth strategies.
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Tech giants strongly oppose Australia's ban on social media for children under 16
Some major tech firms have urged the Australian government to delay its proposed legislation for banning children under 16 from accessing social platforms.
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The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (slim) is at its lowest Amazon price
The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (slim) is now at its lowest price on Amazon, for just $374. This model doesn't include the disc tray.
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Firefox 133 is out with Bounce Tracking Protection, tab overview improvements, and more
Mozilla has released a new Firefox version with more privacy features, tab overview improvements, and other changes.
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Microsoft's new mini PC for Windows 365 has some neat wallpapers, here they are in 4K
Microsoft's recently announced mini PC for the Windows 365 service comes with two new versions of the stock Windows 11 wallpaper. Here they are in 4K.
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Google plans short test in Europe that will seriously reduce travel features
Google will run a short test in a few EU countries to see how the removal of some of its travel features impacts users and businesses as it fights comparison sites and the European Commission.
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Samsung shows foldable screens can be used for handheld gaming devices as well
A recent Samsung patent shows off a handheld gaming device with a foldable display and two controllers at each end.
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Intel and US government finalize $7.86 billion in funding
Intel and the US government have finalized $7.86 billion in funding to help support tens of thousands of jobs and boost the domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry.
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Netflix now offers streaming to Naver Plus subscribers at no extra cost
Netflix has joined hands with South Korea's Naver to offer its streaming service to Naver Plus subscribers at no extra cost.
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Google's iOS app now inserts search links directly into webpages
Google's iOS Search app is rolling out "Page Annotations," a feature that highlights key webpage elements, offering a way to explore related topics directly within the app.
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The camera module on iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could get larger next year
The next year's iPhone 17 lineup is reported to receive major design changes, with the Pro and Pro Max models getting larger rectangular camera modules.
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Xiaomi plans to launch its own smartphone chip in early 2025
Xiaomi is planning to launch its in-house designed smartphone processor next year, which could potentially make its smartphones more efficient and powerful.
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YouTube users report their recommendations are suddenly a total mess
YouTube users have taken to r/YouTube to share their frustration over botched recommendations, with irrelevant videos flooding feeds.
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Qualcomm's interest in acquiring Intel cools down amid regulatory and operational hurdles
It looks like Qualcomm is rethinking its interest of acquiring Intel's chip design business over increasing complexity, regulatory hurdles, and more.
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Threads may soon get this highly requested feature
Mark Zuckerberg has announced a feature that users have been requesting for since the platform launched in 2023.
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Surprise update rolls out to Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches
Reddit users were puzzled by a surprise Fossil Gen 6 update, which is likely among the last updates expected for the brand.
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Accessing free Roku content on Google TV gets easier with new update
Roku is making its content discovery on Google TV more accessible by rolling out a new update that also adds features such as resume watching, recommendations, etc.
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The 'Slim' design of the iPhone 17 Slim is creating problems for Apple
Reports claim that Apple is facing a big problem because of the slim form factor of the rumored iPhone 17 Slim/Air.
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Alleged Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on video shows the device's new design
After leaking as dummy units, an alleged hands-on video of the Galaxy S25 Ultra has popped up on the internet.
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Mass Effect director Casey Hudson's new studio shuts down before first project debut
Humanoid Origin, the studio set up by Mass Effect Trilogy director Casey Hudson, has shut down ahead of sci-fi game reveal.
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2K removes its launcher from all games, but some files need to be deleted manually
2K has revealed that it has pulled the highly criticized 2K Launcher from all its published games. Some files remain on PCs without manual deletion, though.
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Paradox explains why Cities: Skylines II still doesn't have a release date on consoles
Over a year of delays later, Colossal Order still doesn't have a release date for the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions of Cities: Skylines II; here's why.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launch tops franchise records for players, hours played, and more
30 days into launch, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has beaten previous franchise records for number of players and other statistics.
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Samsung 2TB T9 rugged SSD is now available for just $169.99
Portable, fast, spacious, and well-protected from drops or environmental harm, the 2TB Samsung T9 Portable SSD is a good pick at its all-time low price.
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16TB, 20TB, 24TB Seagate IronWolf Pro CMR NAS HDDs are at their lowest prices
With Black Friday Deal, Newegg is currently offering the 16TB, 20TB, and 24TB Seagate IronWolf Pro CMR NAS HDDs at their lowest prices.
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YouTube Music Recap 2024 is now available to check out
YouTube has started rolling out the 2024 Music Recap compilation with new stats, better animation, improved photos, and more.
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Instagram brings live location sharing to DMs, nicknames, and more
Meta has announced a bunch of new features for Instagram. The social media platform is getting support for live location sharing, allowing users to share their location through direct messages.
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Get a Windows 11 Pro license for a super low price
Upgrade your Windows OS and enjoy a more enhanced UI, better multitasking, and improved security for a fraction of the normal cost.
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Bluesky needs to be more professional to meet increasing regulatory demands
A recent gaffe by Bluesky chief executive and a complaint from the European Commission show that Bluesky needs to get its act together to meet regulatory scrutiny.
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Programming with GitHub Copilot: Write Better Code--Faster! (worth $48) free eBook
Perfect for practicing programmers, developers, and software engineers, an essential resource for those who want to expand their knowledge and improve the scope.
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Raspberry Pi announces the Pico 2 W, a wireless-enabled microcontroller board
Raspberry Pi has launched the Pico 2 W, a wireless-enabled board priced at $7. It features the RP2350 microcontroller with faster cores, double the memory and more
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Nothing Phone (3) may have just been spotted with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip
We may have just spotted the much-awaited Nothing Phone (3) on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC.
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Mac mini M4 is exciting, but GEEKOM mini PCs are more sensible options
While everyone is raving about the new M4 mini, there are other viable options out there that start at a far lower price and achieve the same result.
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Save a massive 25% off the Motorola razr+ 2024 in Black Friday deal
The Motorola razr+ 2024 is now discounted by 25% for Black Friday. It typically costs $999.99, but now it's available for $749.98.
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Google Play Store may warn you from downloading low quality apps
Google may soon warn you from downloading apps that have been frequently uninstalled, have few active users, etc.
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Google is working on a cleaner UI for Gemini app
Google is reportedly working on a revamped interface for the Gemini chatbot to make the app easier to navigate.
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New video surfaces showcasing iOS-like improvements in One UI 7
As the launch of the One UI 7 Beta nears, excitement is building over its iOS-like animations, and design tweaks.
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Google launches chess exhibit and more before FIDE World Chess Championship 2024
Google is the Title Sponsor of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 and has launched an exhibit on Google Arts & Culture for you to explore, and more.
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Report: Sony developing a handheld that can run PlayStation 5 games
Sony is reportedly re-entering the handheld console market. A new report says that it will be powerful enough to play PlayStation 5 games.
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AMD releases Windows 11 24H2 RAID driver for Ryzen 9000/7000, X870, X670, and B650
AMD's latest RAID driver gets support for Windows 11 24H2 and other new features. It also fixes a blue screen of death (BSOD).
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Canonical wants Ubuntu 20.04 LTS users to upgrade as End of Life approaches
Canonical has urged Ubuntu 20.04 LTS users to upgrade because the end of life date is in the first half of 2025. It recommends using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
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Save up to 42% on subscriptions to Microsoft 365 Personal or Family
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Black Friday 8TB 4TB 2TB WD SN850, Samsung 990 PRO, 980 PRO, Crucial T700 NVMe SSD deals
Multiple NVMe Gen4 and also Gen5 SSDs, the likes of Crucial, WD, Samsung, are selling at great prices for Black Friday 2024.
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Save $800 on Razer Blade 16 with a mini LED display and RTX 4070
Those looking for a high-end laptop with powerful hardware and a great display should check out the Razer Blade 16, which is currently $800 off.
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Files 3.8 is now available with alternate data streams, tab improvements, and more
Files, a popular third-party file manager for Windows 10 and 11, received a big update to version 3.8. It adds alternate data streams and other improvements.
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Report: Apple is making MacBook Pro speaker repairs more affordable
Apple is offering individual speaker parts for the latest MacBook Pro models, meaning more affordable repairs.
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Microsoft released KB5047134 to improve Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025 setup files
Microsoft has brought some improvements to the Windows 11 setup files for the newest OS version, 24H2, as well as for Server 2025.
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STALKER 2 is getting a patch next week to fix these crashes and issues
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is receiving its first update next week, and developer GSC Game World has revealed what problems will it be tackling.
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KB5048779: Microsoft improves Windows 11 24H2 OOBE (initial setup experience)
Microsoft has released a new OOBE update under KB5048779. This update applies to Windows 11 24H2 systems.
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Microsoft Weekly: Recall is here, new Windows 11 features, Ignite, and more
Catch up with the latest stories from the world of Microsoft in this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap.
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DEAL: Sony Sonos Yamaha Bose and more subwoofers for Dolby Atmos soundbars, home theaters
Many subwoofers are selling today at their lowest prices in a long time on Black Friday 2024. These include options from Sony, Sonos, Bose, Yamaha, Monolith, and Polk Audio.
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Black Friday Deal: 8TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD is selling at a great price
The 8TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD is back to its lowest price in over a year on Amazon with Black Friday Deals.
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Microsoft is finally fixing a very annoying quirk of Windows 11 File Explorer tabs
If you are tired of Windows 11 opening a new File Explorer window instead of a new tab, there is some good news for you.
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Save 79% on a lifetime subscription to iScanner app
Scan any kind of documents, id cards, books, receipts, notes, and more using just your iOS device. Use it to count items, and more!
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Windows 11 File Explorer will soon let you turn off OneDrive Backup notifications
Microsoft is finally letting Windows 11 users turn off annoying OneDrive backup notifications in File Explorer.
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China piles up tons of US-made chips before Trump enters the White House
China has reportedly started importing vast amounts of chips from the United States before Donald Trump could begin his new term as POTUS.
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OneOdio Focus A5 Hybrid ANC headphones hands on: high quality, low price, and AI
I was given the opportunity to test some AI-powered wireless headphones with native support for LDAC, here is my verdict.
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China prepares for the maiden flight of Long March 12 - TWIRL #189
We have plenty of rocket launches this week, but the most interesting will be China's maiden flight of the Long March 12.
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Microsoft Edge 132 is out in Beta Channel with improved price tracking and more
Microsoft Edge 132 is now available in the Beta Channel. It packs various improvements, such as better price tracking, Game Assist for PC gamers, and more.
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Weekend PC Game Deals: Sci-fi FPS bundle, a dystopian freebie, and more
This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle full of FPS titles from sci-fi fronts, a freebie from a dystopian setting, early Black Friday deals, and much more.
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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update as it breaks USB network modems, printers, scanners
Microsoft has blocked Windows 11 24H2 on PCs that are having issues with USB printers, scanners, and network devices like modems. The company has explained what's going on.
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update blocked on PCs with Ubisoft AC, Star Wars games
Microsoft has confirmed that it has blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs with certain Ubisoft Assassin's Creed and Star Wars games.
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Next year's iPhone 17 and 17 Slim/Air won't get the 5x optical zoom lens
The latest report suggests that the 5x optical zoom camera will remain exclusive to the Pro models on next year's iPhone 17 lineup.
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Samsung brings cloud gaming out of beta for Galaxy users in the US
After over a year, Samsung's cloud gaming is now out of beta and is now available for users in North America, but with a twist.
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Plex testing a revamped mobile app with updated look for Android and iOS
Plex is beta testing a new mobile app for Android and iOS that brings a revamped UI. The updated app will start rolling out in 2025.
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LinkedIn is killing its Clubhouse clone
Believe it or not, LinkedIn once had a Clubhouse clone. Now, it's shutting down the feature, marking the end of its brief audio event experiment.
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Google releases Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 bringing multiple bug fixes
Google's Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 brings bug fixes for media controls, volume, system settings and more.
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Star Citizen goes free-to-play for two weeks, offers over 150 ships and vehicles to try out
Cloud Imperium Games has kicked off its yearly Star Citizen free fly event, offering PC gamers access to almost all of the game's starships and vehicles.
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You can now watch videos in landscape on Threads, at least on iOS
Threads is finally landscape mode for videos on the platform, a feature that users have long requested.
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OpenAI is funding a project that researches morality in AI systems
OpenAI is backing research to explore how AI can predict human moral judgments, aiming to align machines with ethical decision-making.
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Flight Simulator 2024's first hotfix targets multiple crashing issues, missing cursor
The Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 development team has pushed out the title's first hotfix, and it targets some of the critical crashing issues being faced by players.
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Threads is copying this AI-powered feature from Elon Musk's X
Threads is testing its own version of "Stories on X," featuring AI-powered summaries of trending topics for those in a hurry.
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JBL BAR, Polk Audio Dolby Atmos soundbars with wireless subwoofer cheapest on Black Friday
JBL and Polk Audio Dolby Atmos soundbars with wireless subwoofers are at their lowest prices on the occasion of Black Friday 2024.
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Denon 7.2 S970H, S760H Dolby Atmos/Vision AVRs hit deal prices on Black Friday 2024
Denon Dolby Atmos and Vision AVRs are currently at great prices thanks to Black Friday 2024 discounts.
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Windows 11's Game Bar gets a built-in browser with Edge Game Assist
Microsoft announced a new widget for Windows 11's Game Bar that lets users browse the internet without leaving their games.
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KB5046756: Windows 11 gets some File Explorer performance boost, better Authenticator
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Beta Build 22635.4515 under KB5046756 today for Insiders. It has some new features and bug fixes.
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Here are the best deals on Copilot+ PCs to try Windows 11 Recall
If you want to try the just-released Recall in the Insider program but do not have a compatible PC, here are the best deals on multiple Copilot+ PCs.
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Microsoft warns about Recall ignoring the list of websites it should not screenshot
If you plan to test the just-released Recall feature, beware of a bug that causes Recall to ignore the list of excluded websites in certain scenarios.
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Windows 11 Dev build 26120.2415 adds Recall, Click to Do, and more
Today is a big day for Windows Insiders with Copilot+ PCs: Windows 11 build 26120.2415 is here with Recall and Click To Do, two major AI-powered features.
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Windows 11's new AI feature Click to Do is now available for testing
Windows 11 is getting a new AI-powered feature called "Click to Do," and Windows Insiders with compatible hardware can try it now.
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Recall is now available for Windows Insiders
Following months of delays, Microsoft is finally making Recall available to Windows 11 Insiders with compatible PCs.
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The AI Value Playbook ($35.99 Value) Free
Our experts share their hard-earned wisdom, talking candidly about their successes and failures, and what excites them about the future.
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4TB, 8TB, 12TB Segate Ironwolf NAS HDDs are selling at great prices on Amazon
With Black Friday around the corner, three variants of the Seagate IronWolf CMR NAS HDD, i.e., 4TB, 8TB, and 12TB, are already available at great prices on Amazon US.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 sells a million copies on PC and Xbox as "much more" join with Game Pass
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 developer GSC Game World has confirmed a massively successful launch for the survival game across both direct sales and Game Pass numbers.
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New Surface Laptop 5 and 6 firmware fixes display flickering and audio failures
If you have a Surface Laptop 5 or 6, check out Windows Update for new firmware with some important fixes.
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OpenAI is reportedly in talks with Samsung to use its AI features in Galaxy phones
OpenAI has reportedly engaged in talks with Samsung to integrate ChatGPT AI features into Galaxy devices.
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Samsung could use Galaxy S24 FE's chip inside the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
A fresh tip suggests that the affordable Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, scheduled to launch next year, could use the Exynos 2400e chipset.
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Chinese hackers exploit Linux with new WolfsBane malware
ESET researchers uncover "WolfsBane," a Linux backdoor linked to the China-based Gelsemium group. This is Gelsemium's first known Linux malware—hinting at a change in attack strategies.
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The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) now available at lowest price of $1,099.99
You can now save $300 on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024). It currently costs $1,099.99, down from its usual price of $1,399.99.
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The Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon
Ahead of Thanksgiving, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar with Dolby Atmos is now available for its lowest price ever on Amazon.
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Microsoft Edge gets fixes for the 'Delete browsing data' dialog and security issues
Microsoft has released Edge 131.0.2903.63 for all users, fixing bugs with the "Delete browsing data" dialog and some security issues.
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YouTube Shorts' Dream Screen now lets you create AI-generated video backgrounds
The Dream Screen feature on YouTube Shorts now lets you create AI-generated video backgrounds, previously limited to image backgrounds.
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Apple is working on a revamped Siri with more ChatGPT-like features
ChatGPT's success is spurring Apple to revamp Siri, aiming to deliver smarter, cutting-edge AI and conversational capabilities.
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Brave Search adds AI chat mode for smarter follow-up queries
Brave is joining the ranks of companies deepening their integration of AI into services, with its latest chat mode for Search.
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New "Stealth Philosophy" of Assassin's Creed Shadows detailed, ditches the eagle companion
Ubisoft has given a deep dive into how the stealth mechanics of Assassin's Creed Shadows will work, which ditches the eagle companion for more a direct approach.
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Gemini AI finds a place on the Android share sheet
The new update brings Gemini AI to the Android share sheet making it easier for users to share files directly to the AI Assistant for analysis.
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So it's the Pixel Tablet 2 that is getting canceled and not the Pixel Tablet 3
After reports of Pixel Tablet 3 being canceled surfaced, it appears that Tablet 2 was actually being axed.
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Microsoft temporarily turns off OCR in Windows 11's Photos app
Microsoft has disabled optical character recognition (OCR) support in the Photos app for Windows insiders, but only temporarily.
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WhatsApp can now turn voice messages into text
WhatsApp users can now transcribe voice messages into text with the new feature that is now rolling out gradually.
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Microsoft fixes the bug breaking app updates on Windows 10
If your Windows 10 PC cannot update apps and shows a "Something happened on our end" error, this update will save the day.
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