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Apple Podcasts launches new narrative series chart, ad-free windows, more
Today Apple has announced changes to Apple Podcasts designed to better spotlight a specific type of show: narrative series. A new top chart is debuting alongside other editorial initiatives, plus Series becomes its own standalone category for improved ...
2024-10-01 17:04
Go big with 128 Gigabytes of DDR5 RAM for its lowest-ever price
Power up your PC to the max with a whopping 128 Gigabytes of DDR5 RAM on sale at its lowest-ever price.
2024-10-01 17:03
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Price drop: Get a lifetime subscription to all languages at Babbel at 74% off
Learn all 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of high-quality language education online with this lifetime subscription at 74% off with today's highlighted deal at Neowin Deals. Read more...
2024-10-01 17:00
Office 2024 is now available for purchase at $149 — Office Home & Business 2024 will set you back $249
Though Redmond seems to prefer that users subscribe to its Microsoft 365 offering, which includes Office apps, it has updated this perpetual licensed alternative for 2024.
2024-10-01 16:58
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Google may soon let you send RCS messages using a Wear OS smartwatch
A future update to Google Messages could soon let you send RCS messages using your Wear OS smartwatch. Read more...
2024-10-01 16:44
Enthusiast built a ridable, fully 3D printed AT-AT Walker from Star Wars
James Bruton 3D prints a ridable AT-AT mech from Star Wars.
2024-10-01 16:39
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Nvidia App implements G-Sync controls, multi-monitor RTX HDR, and driver rollback — GeForce Experience users will be migrated to the Nvidia App by the end of year
Nvidia has updated its Nvidia App with a plethora of new features, including driver rollback, G-Sync, and RTX HDR. Nvidia will also sunset GeForce Experience before 2025 and migrate all users to the Nvidia App before the end of the year.
2024-10-01 16:39
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Taiwan National Science Council believes China is 10 years behind TSMC
Although some believe SMIC is just a few years behind TSMC, Taiwan officials think differently.
2024-10-01 16:38
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OpenAI's bankruptcy flames linger on as Apple wiggles out of its latest $6.5 billion funding round at the eleventh hour — leaving the mantle to Microsoft and NVIDIA
Apple reportedly won't participate in OpenAI's latest round of funding. Its decision to withdraw from discussions to participate in OpenAI's round of funding remains slim at best.
2024-10-01 16:37
Microsoft: Don't be surprised if your new Windows 11 24H2 PC doesn't have WordPad
Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 24H2 feature update today. Users on the new feature update should not be too surprised if they don't find WordPad. Read more...
2024-10-01 16:34
Python 3.12.7 released
  I'm pleased to announce the release of Python 3.12.7:https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3127/ This is the seventh maintenance release of Python 3.12Python 3.12 is the newest major release of the Python programming language, and it c...
2024-10-01 16:32
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It's over. Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, ending its foray into VR.
Microsoft confirmed that production of HoloLens 2 will halt by the end of 2027. Microsoft's mixed reality devices and the teams behind them have faced several challenges over the years.
2024-10-01 16:29
Python 3.13.0 release candidate 3 released
I'm pleased to announce the release of Python 3.13 release candidate 3 (instead of the expected final release).https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3130rc3/ This is the final release candidate of Python 3.13.0This release, 3.13.0rc3, is t...
2024-10-01 16:29
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AMD releases new 24.9.1 graphics driver with Frostpunk 2, GoW Ragnarök support, and more
AMD has a freshly made WHQL driver for owners of supported Radeon graphics cards. Version 24.9.1 is out with optimizations for Frostpunk 2, God of War Ragnarök, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and more. Read more...
2024-10-01 16:24
Nvidia 565.90 driver lands with support for MechWarrior 5: Clans and Throne and Liberty
Nvidia has dropped a brand-new Game Ready driver, 565.90, with support for upcoming games Throne and Liberty, MechWarrior 5: Clans, and more. Read more...
2024-10-01 16:14
Microsoft KB5043145 update wreaks havoc on Windows 11 with multiple reboots and BSODs — company rolls back optional update
The KB5043145 Preview Update causes some Windows 11 computers to reboot multiple times or experience BSODs after installation. Microsoft has released an automatic fix and asks users to restart their PCs a few times to get it.
2024-10-01 16:04
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This new book gave me far better insight into Blizzard Entertainment's history
I've read Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, and it's a great book that sheds light on the history of Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, Overwatch and the team that made these games.
2024-10-01 16:02
Microsoft Bing expands generative search experience
Microsoft is expanding its new Bing generative search experience to more informational queries. This experience uses AI to create customized answers and features them in the search results. Read more...
2024-10-01 16:02
Cybersecurity spotlight on bug bounty researcher @imrerad
For this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the GitHub Bug Bounty team is excited to feature another spotlight on a talented security researcher who participates in the GitHub Security Bug Bounty Program—@imrerad! The post Cybersecurity spotligh...
2024-10-01 16:00
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