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Framework announces another memory price hike — and it likely won’t be its last
Framework announces another memory price hike — and it likely won’t be its last Framework, a modular PC company, has announced another price hike for its DDR5 RAM modules due to rising memory costs. The new prices are as follows: $10 per GB for 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB, with “slightly higher” prices for the 48GB […]
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Google is letting some people change their @gmail address
Google is letting some people change their @gmail address Gmail users may soon be able to change their email address. The feature appears to allow users to add a second Gmail address, rather than replacing their existing one. Email sent to the old address will still arrive in the user’s inbox. The new address will […]
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People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views Large language models are increasingly used to write news summaries, headlines, and content that can shape public perception, but their influence on opinion formation has been overlooked in the debate over AI bias. Studies have shown that large language models exhibit communication […]
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As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’
As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’ The US Department of Justice has released some documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s files, but critics argue that more attention should be given to his victims than the powerful men on his “client list”. The […]
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Apple is going to allow third-party app stores in Brazil, too
Apple is going to allow third-party app stores in Brazil, too Apple has settled with Brazil’s competition watchdog CADE to allow third-party app stores on iOS starting next year. The agreement requires Apple to permit developers to use external payment systems and charge fees, while ensuring neutral wording for warnings about third-party apps and payments. […]
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The indie web is here to make the internet weird again
The indie web is here to make the internet weird again The indie web movement has begun, aiming to make the internet “weird again” by promoting alternative platforms and websites. The indie web movement started as a response to the decline of GeoCities, a free web hosting service that Yahoo shut down in 2009 (US) […]
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97 percent of people struggle to identify AI music, but it’s not as bad as it seems
97 percent of people struggle to identify AI music, but it’s not as bad as it seems 97% of people struggle to identify AI-generated music, according to a recent survey by Deezer and Ipsos. The survey asked participants to guess which three tracks were completely AI-generated out of three, with only those who correctly identified […]
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News Tower proves good journalism is no game
News Tower proves good journalism is no game News Tower is a management sim game where players inherit a struggling newspaper in the 1930s. The game challenges players to turn the paper into New York’s premier news destination while managing various aspects, such as finances and employee satisfaction. Players must balance keeping the lights on […]
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Around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, says Dell
Around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, says Dell Dell reports that around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, citing hardware requirements as a major obstacle. The PC market is expected to remain relatively flat next year, with Dell’s COO Jeffrey Clarke warning of slower upgrades due […]
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Intel says star hire from TSMC didn’t steal secrets
Intel says star hire from TSMC didn’t steal secrets TSMC has sued Intel executive Wei-Jen Lo, alleging that he violated his employment contract and noncompete agreement, as well as Taiwan’s Trade Secrets Act. Lo, a Taiwanese engineer who previously worked at TSMC from 2004 to 2023, joined Intel this fall to help improve its mass […]
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