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As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay hits an astronomical new milestone, here's everything he said to shareholders today on AI, Xbox gaming, and Microsoft's future — complete with a near-total snub of Windows and Surface
In a sign of the times, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella snubbed Windows and Surface in his annual address to shareholders, dominated by commentary on AI and the security issues that plagued Microsoft at the start of 2024.
2024-10-25 01:58
JetBrains offers free use of WebStorm and Rider IDEs
Select developers now are getting free access to JetBrains’ WebStorm and Rider IDEs. The company on October 24 announced it has launched non-commercial licenses for its WebStorm JavaScript and TypeScript IDE and the Rider cross-platform .NET and gam...
2024-10-24 23:20
TECH_BARGAINS 10/24: AMD RX 6800 16GB for just $361, new Apple iPhones, and more
In today's (second) TECH_BARGAINS, we cover some of the best deals of the day, including AMD's Radeon RX 6800 with 16GB VRAM for just $361, Apple iPhones at lowest prices, and more. Read more...
2024-10-24 23:06
Forget waiting: I found 11 early Black Friday Xbox controller deals ripe for the picking
Black Friday is still a month away, but there are plenty of excellent early Xbox controller deals available right now. Why wait?
2024-10-24 23:02
Chrome on Android to support third-party autofill services natively
Chrome on Android will soon natively support third-party autofill services, providing a smoother user experience.
2024-10-24 23:00
uBlock Origin alternative AdGuard fixes Windows-induced BSOD, promises dark mode everywhere
AdGuard has fixed an issue that led to BSOD caused by a Windows system drive with a new update. The new release also promises dark mode for all websites. Read more...
2024-10-24 22:50
Download the iPad mini 6 and 7 wallpapers right here
Apple recently announced a new generation of the iPad mini, which features the faster A17 Pro chip inside with support for Apple Intelligence. There are exclusive wallpapers available for these iPads, but you can download them for any device here. more…
2024-10-24 22:40
Perplexity AI native app for macOS now available on the Mac App Store
After teasing a native app for macOS last month, Perplexity AI on Thursday officially launched a version of its app for the Mac. Users can now interact with the platform more easily without having to rely on the web version. more…
2024-10-24 22:12
New Qilin.B Ransomware Variant Emerges with Improved Encryption and Evasion Tactics
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an advanced version of the Qilin ransomware sporting increased sophistication and tactics to evade detection. The new variant is being tracked by cybersecurity firm Halcyon under the moniker Qilin.B. "Notably, ...
2024-10-24 22:08
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iOS 18.2 lets you ask Siri about what’s on your screen
Even before releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, which includes many new Apple Intelligence features. One of the new features is the long-awaited integration with ChatGPT, and thanks to this, you ca...
2024-10-24 20:57
Overwatch 2 will begin 6v6 testing soon, but for how long will depend on players
Blizzard is finally bringing back 6v6 format from the original game to Overwatch 2 soon. However, the studio will gauge player interest to see if it's worth keeping. Read more...
2024-10-24 20:42
Intel Preps OA Sync, Panther Lake Workaround & Other New Graphics Code For Linux 6.13
For the upcoming Linux 6.13 cycle there is Xe2 Ultra Joiner and GPU temperature monitoring support along with initial Xe3 graphics support for integrated form with Panther Lake among the Intel graphics driver changes expected so far. Another batch of t...
2024-10-24 20:36
Using Entra profile information in Azure DevOps
We’re excited to announce the ability to use Entra profile information in Azure DevOps. This has been a long-standing feature request from the community (ex. profile, picture, email, and name). Beyond the convenience of configuring profile informatio...
2024-10-24 20:31
9to5Mac Daily: October 24, 2024 – Everything new in iOS 18.2 beta 1
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2024-10-24 19:50
Vivaldi 7.0 Delivers New UI, Dashboard Feature + More
Vivaldi 7.0 is out, and the makers describe it as not merely an update but ‘a new Vivaldi’ entirely. Those familiar with the browser will instantly see why, as Vivaldi finally gets an overdue UI redesign: there’s a new theme, pill-shaped floating...
2024-10-24 19:39
Vivaldi 7.0 Released with New UI, Dashboard Feature + More
Vivaldi 7.0 is out, and the makers describe it as not merely an update but ‘a new Vivaldi’ entirely. Those familiar with the browser will instantly see why, as Vivaldi finally gets an overdue UI redesign: there’s a new theme using pill-shaped flo...
2024-10-24 19:39
Fallout 4's expansion-sized Fallout: London mod passes 1 million downloads on GOG
The Fallout: London total-conversion mod for Fallout 4 has been a massive hit, with it passing over a million downloads within three months of launch. Read more...
2024-10-24 19:38
Next.js 15 arrives with faster bundler
Vercel has released Next.js 15, the latest version of the company’s React-based web framework, featuring a stable, production-ready version of the high-performance Turbopack bundler optimized for JavaScript and TypeScript. Written in the Rust langua...
2024-10-24 19:32
White House and Pentagon prioritize AI for national security
Biden signed a new national security memorandum directing the Pentagon and intelligence agencies to embrace AI technology. The move aims to maintain American dominance over rivals such as China. Read more...
2024-10-24 19:22