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Microsoft promises smarter, faster search with AI in Windows 11, but don't hold your breath
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
Windows Search has long been one of the least enticing features of modern Windows systems, and this has remained true for a very long time. Microsoft recently vowed to improve local search through the power of AI, claiming that AI will revolutionize search engines, web browsers, and nearly everything else...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Stripe accidentally sent a picture of a cartoon duck to some of the 300 people it laid off
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
Stripe laid off 300 employees, equivalent to around 3.5% of its workforce, on Monday, with most of the roles in the product, engineering, and operations departments.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Trump addresses speculation over Elon Musk's West Wing office plans
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
On Monday, The New York Times reported that Musk is likely to get a West Wing Office for DOGE. This contradicted earlier reports that the Tesla CEO was expected to have an office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which is next to the West Wing.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Netflix hikes prices again, the standard plan is going up to $17.99
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
The price increases go across the board, as detailed in the latest earnings report. The ad-supported tier is going up from $6.99 to $7.99 monthly. Then there's the standard ad-free option, which is seeing the biggest jump, climbing from $15.49 to $17.99 per month. The premium high tier is inflating...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht given full pardon by Donald Trump
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump wrote, "The scum that worked to convict him were some of the same lunatics who were involved in the modern day weaponization of government against me. He was given two life sentences, plus 40 years. Ridiculous."Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel Nova Lake and Clearwater Forest CPU samples appear in leaked shipping manifests
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
Recently exposed manifests reveal that Intel has begun shipping test samples of its next-generation server and desktop processors. While much about these upcoming CPUs remains uncertain, their eventual launch could be a defining moment for Intel's 18A process node and its foundry business.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft Edge's 'Game Assist' lets you browse the web without leaving your game
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
The Game Assist feature in the Edge browser enables you to watch videos or browse the web while playing your favorite game. Initially a beta feature, Game Assist is now available to all in the stable release of Microsoft Edge.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Hisense A9 e-ink smartphone returns with expanded storage and memory
Posted on Tuesday January 21, 2025
A new version of Hisense's e-ink smartphone recently appeared with slightly updated specs. The device might suit users seeking a versatile and flexible e-reader but who don't necessarily need the most advanced phone. The company initially released the A9 in 2022 with options for 4 GB or 6 GB of...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
PlayStation 6 chip design is nearing completion as Sony and AMD partnership forges ahead
Posted on Tuesday January 21, 2025
Sony is currently trying to convince gamers that the modest improvements of the PlayStation 5 Pro can justify its hefty $700 price tag, and the console is reportedly performing well in the market. Meanwhile, the Japanese giant is also hard at work on the next generation of PlayStation hardware, with...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Havok shares first physics engine tech demo in 10 years
Posted on Tuesday January 21, 2025
The scene opens in an underground cave where debris starts raining down around a humanoid figure as a siren blares in the background. Tunnels with spikes and skull traps populate the middle of the demo, while explosions at the end provide an escape route for our hero. In total, the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »