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8GB PCs See Mixed Results After Windows 11 Memory Fixes, Despite Microsoft's 20% Claim
The company says months of fixes improve performance on PCs with 8GB of RAM, though independent tests show mixed results for low-memory machines.
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2030: Volvo Teams With Nvidia for Urban Hands-Free Driving on Local Roads
Volvo plans to use Nvidia technology to offer partially automated driving on local roads within six years.
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NVIDIA gives EU labs 1,400 open projects, 250 models and free training
The chipmaker pledges open models, datasets and courseware to help EU labs and startups access computing tools.
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Google patches 37 Chrome flaws, including seven critical bugs in version 155
Google released Chrome 155 updates for desktop and Android, fixing 37 security issues, including seven critical vulnerabilities across multiple browser components.
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Enshrouded 1.0 joins 9 new titles on GeForce NOW with DLSS 4.5 controls and 4X frame gen
GeForce NOW members gain new image settings and access to ten new titles, including Enshrouded 1.0, without local installs.
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Big Walk skips Xbox to back BDS boycott of Microsoft over Israel contracts
The developer of the co-op game Big Walk has declined to release on Xbox consoles, citing alignment with the Palestinian-led BDS movement’s call to boycott Microsoft.
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UK NCSC Mandates TLS 1.3 for Post-Quantum Security and Bans SSL
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has released new guidance requiring TLS 1.3 adoption and the immediate disabling of all SSL and older TLS versions.
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Socket Now in Origin App Marketplace to Auto-Scan PRs for Risky Dependencies Before Merge
Socket is now available in Cursor’s Origin App Marketplace, allowing teams to automatically scan pull requests for risky open-source dependencies before merging code.
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Datadog's Former CISO: AI Security Tools' Hidden Maintenance Costs Demand Vendor Transparency
Andrew Becherer shares lessons from his time at Datadog and advises founders on how to win the trust of security leaders in an AI-driven market.
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500 Internal Server Errors: Vague Messages Hide Site Compromises and Config Issues, Warns Sucuri
Sucuri research shows that vague 500 internal server errors often hide website compromises or configuration mistakes, leaving administrators without clear diagnostic clues.
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Wiz Code Cuts Alert Noise by Correlating Third-Party Scans with Cloud Exposure
Wiz Code aggregates third-party scanner findings to help teams prioritize exploitable vulnerabilities amid faster AI-driven development.
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100k installs: Google removes fake browser using Ball Bounce package ID after user reports
A counterfeit browser listing using paid ads and a rebranded game package reached over 100,000 installs before Google removed it from the store.
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Apple lists $999 inner screen repair cost for iPhone Duo without coverage
Apple published out-of-warranty repair fees for its new folding phone, showing that screen fixes cost nearly half the device's starting price.
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1410 Fixes in Final Win11 24H2 Update; First Patch for 26H2 Arrives
Microsoft's October update fixes over 1,400 bugs and marks the final security patch for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions.
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12/12 Cyber Scenarios Cracked: Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Argon With Triple-Layer Defense
Google begins broad rollout of Gemini 4 Argon, featuring reduced safety violations and enhanced defenses against misuse in cyber and biology domains.
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18+ US users can privately deploy custom AI apps on Android without public Google Play listing
Users can now deploy custom apps built with AI to their own devices without public store listing, marking a shift in mobile development.
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Character.ai warns of shutdown as Disney bids $20M in bankruptcy sale
Character.ai seeks court-supervised asset sale to Disney and others, warning the platform may shut down if no buyer ensures continued operations.
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Apple HomePod Mini 2 Ships Oct 30 Without Siri AI Features
The new smart speaker launches with hardware support for AI, but the software features remain unavailable until a future update.
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4 of 5: AI self-replicates on $55 TV boxes, signaling decentralized threat by 2026
Research indicates small AI models may soon spread across smart ovens and TV boxes without data centers, creating decentralized threats.
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Microsoft Decision-1: 4.2 Cents Per Million Tokens for Fixed-Set AI Classification
Microsoft launches Decision-1, a specialized model returning probabilities for predefined answers to cut latency and costs compared to general LLMs.
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WoW Player Reports Husband Destroying Mythic+ Gear in Spiteful Retaliation
A World of Warcraft player says her husband is deleting her hard-earned equipment to punish her for social outings, sparking community concern over digital abuse.
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900M Weekly Users Now See AI Summaries as Primary Reputation Source
Artificial intelligence platforms are replacing traditional search results with concise summaries, forcing organizations to manage their digital presence across multiple distinct data sources.
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102.4T: Meta, Microsoft, Alibaba Standardize Switch Hardware for Gigawatt AI Clusters at OCP 2026
Meta introduced its first liquid-cooled network rack and a new open switch architecture to support gigawatt-scale AI clusters at the 2026 Open Compute Project Summit.
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Millions in losses as French and Dutch retailers face 50C fridge heating and pricing chaos
French and Dutch retailers face millions in losses as hackers force continuous heating cycles on refrigeration units and disrupt pricing systems.