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9to5Mac Daily: December 31, 2024 – iPhone 17 rumors, iPhone in the EU

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Last Chance!:...

2024-12-31 15:48

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Micron to invest $2.17 billion to expand U.S.-based memory production

Micron to make more memory for industrial, automotive, aerospace, and defense applications in the U.S.

2024-12-31 15:46

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Intel's budget Core Ultra 200 series chips have smaller heat spreaders than higher-end models

Leaked images show that the Core Ultra 5 245 and 225 use a different IHS than other Core Ultra 200 CPUs, and it's not clear why.

2024-12-31 15:40

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Intel Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake CPUs rejuvenate LG's Gram laptops — a quartet of Gram 2025 laptops with high-resolution screens

LG has revealed four new laptops representing its Gram series in 2025. Leading the pack are the trio of LG Gram Pro models with high-resolution screens.

2024-12-31 15:32

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AMD Strix Halo Ryzen AI MAX 395+ laptop chip matches the desktop Ryzen 9 7950X in leaked benchmark — 16-core APU rumored to power Asus' upcoming ROG Flow Z13 laptop

A leaked 16-core Strix Halo APU is toe-to-toe versus the Ryzen 9 7950X, per Geekbench.

2024-12-31 15:17

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Here’s everything Apple TV+ has coming in January

Apple TV+ had a strong year of original content in 2024, and it’s starting the new year with some big returning series and more. New seasons of Severance and Mythic Quest are clear highlights, but the conspiracy thriller Prime Target looks intriguing...

2024-12-31 15:04

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China-made DDR5 memory chips use less advanced chipmaking technology — chips are nearly 40% larger than Samsung's DDR5

CXMT's DDR5 memory is here, but the company uses outdated process technology and trails behind market leaders both in terms of performance and costs.

2024-12-31 15:04

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Transcend 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB compact USB-C SSDs are available at their lowest price

Transcend's ultra-compact USB-C portable SSDs are available at their lowest prices with capacities from 512 GB to 2 TB. Read more...

2024-12-31 14:58

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Hacker demonstrates the supposedly-patched Windows 11 BitLocker is still vulnerable to hackers — default encryption can be overcome with network access

Windows 11's default BitLocker encryption is put under additional scrutiny by a hacker who showcases an old bug still being exploitable.

2024-12-31 14:44

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Razer, of all companies, made the best value Thunderbolt docking station — and you don't even need Thunderbolt

The Razer USB4 Dock boasts all the capabilities of a full-fledged Thunderbolt 4 docking station, but with a lower price and wider compatibility with more devices.

2024-12-31 14:00

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Mode Sixty-Five (2024) Review: A Renewed Classic

The Mode Sixty-Five (2024) is an excellent mechanical keyboard that sacrifices nothing compared to other options. It starts affordable and escalates quickly, and you’ll need to pay to have it built for you, but its customization options and quality a...

2024-12-31 14:00

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Passkeys were supposed to be secure and simple; here’s how they fail

I’ve been arguing that passwords are horrible for the best part of a decade now, and was an enthusiastic early adopter of the far better approach of passkeys. Passkeys were supposed to achieve the holy grail of an approach which is both more secure t...

2024-12-31 13:47

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ByteDance plans to sidestep U.S. sanctions by renting Nvidia GPUs in the cloud — report says it has set aside $7 billion budget

ByteDance to become one of the major renters of Nvidia's GPUs for AI in 2025 as it intends to spend some $7 billion on this, according to a report.

2024-12-31 13:36

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Call of Duty continues to dominate the charts as the most-played game on Xbox and PlayStation after a free trial weekend

The holidays have graced many of us with more free time than usual, but it hasn't helped other games dethrone Call of Duty as the most played game for the week of December 21.

2024-12-31 13:36

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RTX 5080 16GB spotted in early pre-built listing from iBuyPower — Sports the upcoming 65W Intel Core Ultra 9 285 and an unreleased B860 motherboard

A new listing featuring an upcoming pre-built PC from iBuyPower popped up, powered by Nvidia's RTX 5080 16GB GPU.

2024-12-31 13:20

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SilverStone DA750R Gold PSU Review

The SilverStone DA750R Gold offers solid performance, 80Plus Gold efficiency, and modern features at a competitive price, but is held back by mid-tier components and a high retail price.

2024-12-31 13:00

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US Army soldier arrested over data breach extortion of AT&T and Verizon

A US Army soldier has been arrested on suspicion of extorting money from AT&T and Verizon, following data breaches which saw a massive amount of customer data obtained. The 20-year-old was arrested near the Army base in Fort Hood, Texas, on suspicion o...

2024-12-31 13:00

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Dock the Code Search window in Visual Studio 2022

Ever felt frustrated with the search window cluttering your workspace? The latest feature in Visual Studio 2022 gives you more control over the behavior of the Code and Feature Search window, making your search experience smoother and more efficient. S...

2024-12-31 13:00

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CarPlay 2 deadline arrives with no announcement; is the project dead? [Poll]

CarPlay 2, aka next-generation CarPlay, was announced way back in the summer of 2022. At the time, Apple said that a list of supporting cars would be available in 2023, and two brands were later said to be launching in 2024. Today is the last chance to...

2024-12-31 12:24

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Intel prepares new "Twin Lake" low-powered N processors (basically an Alder Lake refresh)

Intel's upcoming N-series low-powered processors leaked in all their spec glory ahead of the official announcement. Read more...

2024-12-31 11:36

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