Category: Hardware
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Microsoft has confirmed that it is ending support for Windows 11 SE, the education-focused edition of Windows 11 meant for low-cost student laptops. According to a recently updated Microsoft document, the company plans to retire the operating system by October 2026, putting a halt on future software updates, technical assistance, and security fixes. Additionally, it…
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Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg published a memo outlining his vision to build AI “superintelligence.” Citing “safety concerns,” he wrote that Meta would need to be “rigorous” about what it open sources and what it doesn’t. The line stood out, as Zuckerberg has made open source pretty central to Meta’s approach to AI. In fact,…
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Samsung smart TVs appear to be functioning normally again after experiencing a global outage yesterday. Users across Reddit and Samsung’s community forum started reporting issues with their TVs at around 5PM ET on Thursday, finding themselves unable to open apps like YouTube, Apple TV, Hulu, and Prime Video. While apps were still visible on the…
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Welcome to Edition 8.05 of the Rocket Report! One of the most eye-raising things I saw this week was an online update from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center touting its work on cryogenic propellant management in orbit. Why? Because until recently, this was a forbidden research topic at the space agency, as propellant depots would…
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If you cook at home regularly, you probably rely on a favorite kitchen knife to make meal prep smoother. But even the best blades can lose their edge faster than you’d think if you’re unknowingly mishandling them. A few common habits can dull or even permanently damage your knives, no matter how much you paid…
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If you need to tweak your Windows 11 or 10 install, then Winaero Tweaker is for you (heck, this program even works as far back as Windows 7). A freeware app created by Sergey Tkachenko, Winaero Tweaker is a simple to use, all-in-one app that can tweak and tune your Windows installation without getting your…
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The LeapMove could make gaming a more active pastime. | Image: LeapFrog LeapFrog has announced a new electronic learning system that swaps controllers for a camera. In fact, the LeapMove looks like an oversized, kid-friendly webcam, but is designed to connect to TVs like a console and get kids off the couch using educational games…
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Apple has shipped its three billionth iPhone, Tim Cook has revealed during a call for the company’s third quarter earnings. The company released the first iPhone in 2007 and sold its billionth iPhone in 2016. It is believed to have shipped its two billionth sometime in 2021, and now only four years later, it has…
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Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. I love it when the Mini Crossword is playful. The 4-Across and 5-Across clues are a lot of fun, and the clue…
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Reddit is going to be leaning even harder into search in the coming months. The company has already been working on a plan to integrate its LLM-powered search into its main search feature, but CEO Steve Huffman said he wants users to think of the site as an actual search engine. During the company’s latest…