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What's new in Gemini Code Assist
Gemini Code Assist's Agent Mode, now available in VS Code (Preview) and IntelliJ (Stable), streamlines complex coding tasks by proposing detailed plans for user review and approval. This intelligent, collaborative approach, enhanced with features like ...
2025-08-21 17:00
Three Pac-Man games join Free Play Days for the weekend on Xbox
Microsoft's latest Free Play Days offer is touting three Pac-Man games, including a virtual arcade, for all Game Pass members to try out over the weekend. Read more...
2025-08-21 16:46
FOX’s new streaming service is another win for Apple’s TV app
FOX One is one of two major new streaming services launching today. And it looks like Apple has gone two-for-two with support for its Apple TV app. more…
2025-08-21 16:42
China Tells Tech Giants to Halt Nvidia H20 Orders After U.S. Official’s ‘Addiction’ Remark — Chinese leaders call Lutnick's comments 'insulting'
Sec. Lutnick’s remarks drew the ire of Chinese leaders who could have potentially drawn on historical parallels.
2025-08-21 16:39
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Linux Kernel Patches Posted For Enabling USB3 Support On Apple M1 / M2
In addition to this week seeing Apple SoC DT updates prepped for Linux 6.18 and Apple laptop lid events and power button driver patches posted for review for the mainline Linux kernel, published today on the Linux kernel mailing list are the request fo...
2025-08-21 16:38
OpenAI's rocky GPT-5 launch is the beginning of an uphill battle for AI, as Meta announces another restructuring
OpenAI might be a poster-child of the AI industry, but as the hype starts to cool and other major players slow their advances, questions arise about where profitability might be found in this new AI revolution.
2025-08-21 16:21
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Experts accuse Google of downplaying AI water use with '5 drops per prompt' claim
Experts are pushing back on Google's claim that a Gemini prompt uses "5 drops of water," saying it paints the wrong picture by leaving out the bigger, hidden water costs. Read more...
2025-08-21 16:20
Creality announces the $1,200 K2 Pro 3D printer — complete with dual AI cameras, smart bed leveling and support for up to 16 filaments via a CFS
Creality has unveiled the K2 Pro with preorders available on the Creality website and plans to launch the new printer on August 25th.
2025-08-21 16:19
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Spotify gets deeper Instagram integration
Spotify is expanding how users can share their music on Instagram with two new features rolling out globally today.  more…
2025-08-21 16:13
Spotify adds audio previews and real-time music sharing to Instagram Stories and Notes
Spotify is expanding how users can share their music on Instagram with two new features rolling out globally today.  more…
2025-08-21 16:13
Hackers Using New QuirkyLoader Malware to Spread Agent Tesla, AsyncRAT and Snake Keylogger
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new malware loader called QuirkyLoader that's being used to deliver via email spam campaigns an array of next-stage payloads ranging from information stealers to remote access trojans since November...
2025-08-21 16:11
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Apple is increasing the price of Apple TV+ again
Apple TV+, a service that launched six years ago with a $4.99 price tag, is getting another price increase. Read more...
2025-08-21 16:06
Better Control over Your Copilot Code Suggestions
Copilot code completions and suggestions in the editor speed you up in your daily programming and coding activities, at every keystroke. They help you finish the line you’re typing or anticipate your next edit, making your workflow smoother and faste...
2025-08-21 16:00
Weak Passwords and Compromised Accounts: Key Findings from the Blue Report 2025
As security professionals, it's easy to get caught up in a race to counter the latest advanced adversary techniques. Yet the most impactful attacks often aren't from cutting-edge exploits, but from cracked credentials and compromised accounts. Despite ...
2025-08-21 16:00
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Samsung expands Odyssey G7 series with 37 and 40-inch gaming monitors — VA panels offer up to 5120 x 2160 at 180 Hz
Samsung is at Gamescom showcasing the latest large format additions to its Odyssey G7 gaming monitor series
2025-08-21 15:57
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Thunderbird Shares New Details on Upcoming Pro Features
Thunderbird Pro will offer Thundermail email service, appointment scheduling, file sharing, and maybe even AI features. Email will be hosted on German servers. You're reading Thunderbird Shares New Details on Upcoming Pro Features, a blog post from OMG...
2025-08-21 15:50
New Details Emerge on Thunderbird Pro, Thundermail and AI Features
Mozilla’s Thunderbird team announced plans earlier this year to launch Thundermail, their own email service, alongside a premium Thunderbird Pro subscription providing a suite of enhanced features. This week, MZLA Technologies Corporation provided an...
2025-08-21 15:50
Google launches Gemini for Government at near-zero cost for US agencies
Google has launched 'Gemini for Government,' a new AI platform for U.S. government agencies, undercutting similar recent offers from competitors OpenAI and Anthropic. Read more...
2025-08-21 15:50
Deals: Rare 32GB M4 Mac mini offer, M2 Max Mac Studio $900 off, iPhone 15/16 Pro up to $674 off, more
The 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to roll starting off with a rare deal on a M4 Mac mini configuration carrying 32GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD at $100 off the list price – you’ll also still find the base model down at $499 shipped as well. We have...
2025-08-21 15:45
Google wasn’t afraid to poke fun at Apple during its confident Pixel 10 event
Today’s big Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 was… something, but if nothing else, it showed a Google that was confident in the product it was bringing to the table. That included Google making a lot of jokes directed straight at Apple while ta...
2025-08-21 15:41