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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Microsoft wants you to buy an AI PC — Apple says ‘Here’s a $599 MacBook instead'

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

Windows Central

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara' makes the desktop "more comfortable" than ever

Linux Mint 22.2 'Zara' is now available as a beta release. It brings some new user-facing features as well as features behind the scenes. Read more...

2025-08-12 12:12

Neowin

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Nvidia 580.97 driver brings DLSS 4 support for GTA V and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

GTA V and Hellblade 2 now have DLSS 4 multi-frame generation support thanks to Nvidia's latest driver update. Read more...

2025-08-12 11:56

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Leaker reiterates that iPhone 17 Air will get binned GPU

A leaker last month indicated that the iPhone 17 Air would get a “binned” version of the A19 Pro chip, with only five graphics cores instead of six. They’ve today reiterated this, affirming another of the compromises buyers will have to make if t...

2025-08-12 11:44

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MINIX announces early bird pricing for ER936-AI and ER937-AI mini PCs

With a dedicated NPU and a respective 75, and 80 TOPS under the hood "proper" AI comes to mini PCs. Pre-orders are open with early bird discounts in US and EU. Read more...

2025-08-12 11:40

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“We Have Helldivers at Home” — Arrowhead Reacts to Fortnite’s new Bug-Themed Season Ahead of Helldivers 2’s Xbox Launch

The community manager and CEO of Arrowhead, the developers behind Helldivers 2, have commented on Fortnite's bug-themed season.

2025-08-12 11:35

Windows Central

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Fortnite Adds Bug Battles — Helldivers Devs Say It 'Looks Familiar'

The community manager and CEO of Arrowhead, the developers behind Helldivers 2, have commented on Fortnite's bug-themed season.

2025-08-12 11:35

Windows Central

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“Here Is the Heartbreaking Thing”: Amid GPT-5 Backlash, Sam Altman Says Users Need ChatGPT to Be a ‘Yes Man’ Because They’ve Never Had Anyone Support Them

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users are attached to GPT-5's predecessors for emotional support, further claiming that they've perhaps never experienced that before.

2025-08-12 11:21

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Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Became a Therapist for Many — And GPT-5 Broke That Bond

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users are attached to GPT-5's predecessors for emotional support, further claiming that they've perhaps never experienced that before.

2025-08-12 11:21

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