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Roblox Faces Backlash for Banning YouTuber Who Aimed to Expose Platform Predators — and Threatens Legal Action
Roblox, the popular gaming platform has banned a vigilante who hunted child predators amid Roblox's lack of action on the matter
2025-08-12 14:02
Asus ROG Strix XG32UCWMG 4K OLED gaming monitor review: Premium high-speed gaming and stunning imagery
Asus adds another display to its ROG Strix line with the XG32UCWMG. This 32-inch 4K OLED delivers 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR and wide gamut color. It also sports smooth video processing, premium build quality and a stunning picture.
2025-08-12 14:00
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This designer turned the new Beats Pill into a cool art piece you can’t get everywhere
Beats is rolling out a fresh limited-edition version of its recently relaunched Bluetooth speaker, teaming up with Bulgarian-born fashion designer Kiko Kostadinov. more…
2025-08-12 13:56
Why we open sourced our MCP server, and what it means for you
Learn how maintainers are using the GitHub MCP Server and what they are building in this episode of the GitHub Podcast. The post Why we open sourced our MCP server, and what it means for you appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
2025-08-12 13:52
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Amazon and Apple best deliver on affordable housing promises, as other tech giants falter
One of the downsides of tech giants creating Silicon Valley was the affordable housing crisis it spurred. That has made it next to impossible for those on typical salaries to rent or buy in the area. Apple was one of a number of tech companies which pl...
2025-08-12 13:24
Korean Starbucks bans desktop PCs, printers, and office partitions — power strips also forbidden in crackdown on industrious customers
Starbucks Korea has issued a ban on a series of office items in its stores.
2025-08-12 13:17
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Intel CPU Microcode Updates Released For Six High Severity Vulnerabilities
This Patch Tuesday has brought a slew of Intel CPU microcode updates for the past few processor generations to address six new high severity vulnerabilities...
2025-08-12 13:13
Why I still use a Lenovo Thinkpad that debuted in 2011 — the X220 helps me stay focused on my most important tasks
I’ve got a love for old Thinkpads and my greatest obsession is the X220.
2025-08-12 13:06
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Microsoft claims its new mssql-python driver is miles better than pyodbc
Microsoft is previewing its new mssql-python driver, claiming that it is significantly faster and better than the industry-standard pyodbc. Read more...
2025-08-12 13:04
This futuristic 3D-printed cyberdeck has two swiveling touchscreens — and it's powered by a Raspberry Pi 5
Maker Sector 07 has created a 3D-printed cyberdeck that features two screens that can swivel between portrait and landscape mode.
2025-08-12 12:56
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Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Released, This is What’s New
A modernised theme, fingerprint login support, and a more immersive way to watch TV channels o n your desktop are among features in Linux Mint 22.2, which just hit beta. Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” is the third update in the Linux Mint 22 series, and ad...
2025-08-12 12:54
Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 get an important battery-preserving feature
Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the Surface Pro 11 and the Surface Laptop 7, giving these devices an important battery-preserving feature. Read more...
2025-08-12 12:48
Stablecoins gain critical mass after GENIUS Act cements rules — banks and companies rush to register new coins
US banks and financial institutions are keen to take advantage of the stablecoin provisions put into US law by the GENIUS Act, though regulation remains murky.
2025-08-12 12:44
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Reddit blocks non-profit Wayback Machine from archiving the site
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is one of the most valuable free services available on the web, ensuring that important sources of information are protected from the vicissitudes of fate and tech companies. Until recently, the archive was able...
2025-08-12 12:35
Apple Takes Direct Aim at Windows 10 End of Support With Rumored $599 MacBook — the Nightmare Scenario for Microsoft and Windows 11
The latest reports suggest Apple is readying a 12.9-inch MacBook that will cost as low as $599 and launch this fall. That's the nightmare scenario for Microsoft, as millions of users look to buy a new computer as Windows 10 support ends.
2025-08-12 12:34
Microsoft 365 Is Gaining Brand-New Apps — Here’s What’s on the Way to Windows 11
Microsoft is adding companion apps to Windows 11 so you can find files, contacts, and events without leaving your taskbar.
2025-08-12 12:29
CodeWeavers CrossOver 25.1 Improves The Stability Of Microsoft Office On Linux
While most Linux gamers are content using Valve's Steam Play (Proton) these days for Linux gaming, a new release of CodeWeavers' CrossOver is now available for enjoying other Windows applications and games on Linux as well as macOS. CrossOver 25.21 enh...
2025-08-12 12:25
You can now watch Apple TV+ shows for free on United Airlines flights
You can now watch Apple TV+ shows on in-flight entertainment systems across United Airlines’ fleet of planes, thanks to a new partnership announced today. United travellers can get free access to Apple Originals like Severance, Slow Horses, and Ted L...
2025-08-12 12:19
Linux Kernel Patched For AMD SEV-SNP Cache Coherency Vulnerability
This Patch Tuesday the only new security fix merged to the Linux kernel is addressing a vulnerability affecting AMD SEV-SNP secure virtual machines...
2025-08-12 12:17