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VisualStudio.Extensibility 17.12: CodeLens support is here!
We continue to invest in the VisualStudio.Extensibility SDK to allow users like you to create extensions that run faster and smoother than ever before! VisualStudio.Extensibility helps you build extensions that run outside the main Visual Studio IDE pr...
2024-11-19 15:28
Apple absolutely should make a TV set, here’s why
A Steve Jobs quote once inspired a years-long fascination with the idea of Apple building a TV set. The product never came to fruition, but the dream lives on, stoked by a new Mark Gurman rumor that Apple is now ‘evaluating’ making a TV. Here are f...
2024-11-19 15:25
Two undersea internet cables connecting Finland and Sweden to Europe have been cut — EU leaders suspect sabotage
Two undersea cables miles apart connecting Sweden and Finland to Central Europe have been sabotaged.
2024-11-19 15:24
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Addlink G55 SSD review: More budget PCIe 5.0 love
The Addlink G55 is the second “budget” PCIe 5.0 drive we’ve reviewed, with good marks for performance and power efficiency.
2024-11-19 15:20
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New 'Helldown' Ransomware Variant Expands Attacks to VMware and Linux Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Linux variant of a relatively new ransomware strain called Helldown, suggesting that the threat actors are broadening their attack focus. "Helldown deploys Windows ransomware derived from the LockBit 3.0 c...
2024-11-19 15:10
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AMD adds LLVM support for the "GFX950" GPU, likely for MI325X or the upcoming MI355X accelerator
Recent commits to the LLVM GitHub from AMD indicate that Team Red is adding preliminary support for the "GFX950" GPU - likely the MI325X/355X.
2024-11-19 15:04
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This Raspberry Pi Pico-powered 'barcode beast' scans your CDs and plays your tunes via Spotify
Bas has created a Raspberry Pi-powered barcode scanner that looks up CD barcodes and queues them up to play on Spotify.
2024-11-19 14:37
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Flight Simulator 2024, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and more hit Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has two blockbuster releases dropping side by side onto Xbox Game Pass this week: Flight Simulator 2024 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Read more...
2024-11-19 14:34
New Linux Patch Lets You Force CPU Bugs/Mitigations Even When Not Vulnerable
While most users frown upon the increasing number of CPU security mitigations in part due to the additional overhead commonly introduced, a new Linux kernel patch by a Google engineer would allow users/developers to opt-in to forcing CPU bugs and their...
2024-11-19 14:29
One of the best wireless headsets for Xbox and PC drops to its lowest-ever price, but it won't last long
The Astro A50 (Gen 4) is a top-rated wireless headset for Xbox and PC, with SPDIF/USB audio inputs and a charging cradle. It's never been at a better price than now.
2024-11-19 14:29
Meta thinks its Orion augmented reality glasses can be the AirPods of AR
It was back in September when Meta first revealed an early prototype of its Orion AR glasses, and while they are a long way from becoming an actual product you can buy, the company does believe it can achieve this. Indeed, Meta’s wearables chief thin...
2024-11-19 14:19
Corsair now offers gaming keyboard and mouse for Macs
Corsair's new Mac-compatible gaming keyboard and mouse bring exclusive designs and features tailored for Apple users. Read more...
2024-11-19 14:18
Getting the most out of Azure DevOps and GitHub
Microsoft has two very successful DevSecOps products in the market – GitHub and Azure DevOps. Azure DevOps has a large enterprise customer base that loves the highly customizable enterprise-focused planning and tracking capabilities in Azure Boards, ...
2024-11-19 14:13
New feature lets you reset Instagram recommendations
Meta has introduced a new feature on Instagram that allows users to reset their recommendations, giving them more control over their content experience. Read more...
2024-11-19 14:02
Razer's most expensive keyboard ever guns straight for enthusiasts with its gasket-mounted, sound-first design, and I think I'm converted
The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is Razer's most customizable, expensive, and best-sounding keyboard ever, and it may have made me an enthusiast.
2024-11-19 14:00
Report on Fable reboot says it features Witcher-like combat, multiple protagonists
The combat of Playground Games' Fable is described as being Witcher-like according to a brand-new report. The title might feature character selection too. Read more...
2024-11-19 13:48
Are your Instagram recommendations a mess? You can now start from scratch
One of the biggest problems with social media is that our feeds are full of things the algorithms think we want to see, rather than what we actually want to see. If your Instagram recommendations seem increasingly removed from your interests, Meta is n...
2024-11-19 13:42