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AWS Marketplace In India is a ‘UPI Moment for Enterprise Software Procurement’

AWS is set to launch the AWS Marketplace in India this year, offering India-specific features for users.
The platform will support net banking, credit cards, and UPI, allowing customers to interact with sellers using Indian rupees.
AWS Marketplace provides customers with access to a wide range of third-party software services across various categories.
AWS has made substantial investments in expanding its data centers in India and reported a revenue of $29.3 billion in Q1 2025.

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This Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop is usually $900 — it’s down to $550 this month

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 laptop is on sale at B&H Photo Video for $549, down from its original price of $897.
It features an Intel Core i7-11500U processor, integrated Intel Graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, making it a reliable device for daily tasks.
The 2-in-1 laptop can be easily transformed from laptop mode to tablet mode, offering versatility and convenience.
This deal presents a discount of $348, but stocks are limited, so interested buyers should act quickly to secure the discounted price.

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Cloud Computing, Minus the Jargon: A Beginner’s Guide

Cloud computing simplifies the process of managing servers and resources by allowing businesses to rent what they need from cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Microsoft Azure.
In cloud computing, businesses pay for the computing power and resources they use, similar to how one pays for electricity - you only pay for what you use.
Cloud computing offers three main deployment models: Private Cloud, Public Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud, catering to different business needs for control and maintenance.
Additionally, cloud computing offers three service models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, allowing businesses to choose the level of control and responsibility they want over their services.

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Windows 11’s big Start menu revamp is real – Microsoft has shared a first look at the redesign, and I’m very glad to see it

Microsoft has shared a first look at the redesign of the Windows 11 Start menu, revealing changes for normal Windows 11 devices and Copilot+ PCs.
The redesigned Start menu consolidates pinned apps, recommendations, and the full list of apps into a single scrollable panel for easier access.
Microsoft is also introducing AI actions in File Explorer to provide context-sensitive shortcuts for tasks like opening an image file with the Photos app.
Notepad app in Windows 11 is getting AI features for text generation and summarization, along with additional formatting options.
These upcoming features are expected to roll out to Windows 11 testers soon, with a potential release in the rumored Windows 11 25H2 update.
The new Start menu layout has received positive feedback for its transformation, although some users hope the option to remove the recommendations panel will still be available.
The redesign of the Start menu aims to make better use of space, with a more organized and visually appealing layout for Windows 11 users.
Windows 11 Notepad is being enhanced to provide a more feature-rich text editing experience, potentially replacing WordPad functionality in the OS.
Microsoft's focus on improving Windows 11 usability and productivity includes streamlining tasks with AI capabilities and enhancing native applications.
Overall, the updates for Windows 11 bring a mix of visual redesigns, productivity enhancements, and potential improvements in user experience.
While some users may have concerns about feature bloat, Microsoft continues to refine and iterate on Windows 11 to meet user needs.

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Nutanix targets cloud-native and AI workloads and offers migration enticements to VMware customers

Nutanix Inc. announces initiatives for expanding into cloud-native apps, enterprise AI workloads, and mission-critical infrastructure.
The initiatives include the general availability of Cloud-Native AOS, deeper integration with Nvidia AI software, and a partnership with Pure Storage.
Nutanix aims to address IT pain points by detaching AOS from traditional hypervisor dependency, providing enterprise-grade features for cloud-native storage.
The integration with Nvidia positions Nutanix as a layer connecting infrastructure with AI model deployment, while the partnership with Pure Storage offers an alternative to VMware-centric stacks.
Nutanix envisions unified platforms for managing VMs, containers, and AI frameworks without compromising control, performance, or data mobility.
Cloud-Native AOS, running in Kubernetes environments, extends enterprise-grade data services to containerized applications across various infrastructures.
Nutanix's AI platform integrates tightly with Nvidia AI software for running agentic AI workloads across different infrastructures.
The Pure Storage partnership combines Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure with Pure's FlashArray for compute- and storage-intensive applications as an alternative to VMware-based stacks.
This offering targets enterprise-scale VMware customers looking to migrate workloads and provides a complementary play for customers seeking storage managed independently but with application-centric control.
Early access for the initiatives is planned for mid-2025, with general availability expected by year-end.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 8 (game #431)

NYT Strands hint for Thursday, May 8 (game #431) revealed.
Today's theme for NYT Strands is about fancy words.
Clue words include SAINT, LOON, HINTS, SALE, SHAVE, and DUES.
Spangram for today has 8 letters and touches top 4th column and bottom 4th column.

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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 8 (game #1200)

Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 8 (game #1200) provided information about the hints and answers for the game.
The hints included details about vowels, repeated letters, uncommon letters, and starting letters in the Quordle game.
Answer details revealed that the words for game #1200 were ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, and ELITE, all containing repeats.
The Daily Sequence answers for game #1200 were SCION, PHONY, GLARE, and SCOLD.
The article also listed answers from previous Quordle games, sharing past solutions like QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, NAIVE.
Quordle has amassed a significant number of games, demonstrating its enduring popularity as a word game alternative.
Players could access hints and solutions for older games as well, fostering continued engagement with the puzzle.
The Quordle game #1200 featured words starting with E, G, P, and E: ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, and ELITE.
The article encouraged player interaction by inviting them to share their experiences and success in the comments section.

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Majesco and Vertex Announce Partnership to Deliver Advanced Tax Solutions for Disability Claims and Absence Management

Majesco has partnered with Vertex Inc. to provide advanced tax solutions for disability claims and absence management.
The partnership integrates the Majesco ClaimVantage solution with Vertex tax expertise to offer a comprehensive and automated tax calculation solution.
Vertex, a leader in tax technology since 1978, brings its expertise to the partnership, ensuring accurate and reliable tax calculations for clients.
The integration aims to improve tax calculation accuracy, operational efficiency, and user experience for customers of both Majesco and Vertex.

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Build Your Own S3-Compatible Object Storage with MinIO and Java

MinIO provides 80-90% of AWS S3 capabilities in a self-managed, developer-friendly way.
Enterprises seeking data control and cost savings can leverage MinIO as a private cloud solution.
MinIO offers features like auto-creating buckets, using Java for file uploads, and a contextual comparison with AWS S3.
It is suitable for local development, air-gapped enterprise deployments, and AI/ML data pipelines, fully compatible with AWS S3 tools.

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Karpenter vs Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler: A Detailed Comparison

Cluster Autoscaler (CA) works with predefined node groups, scaling within min/max limits like AWS EKS Managed Node Groups or Self-Managed Node Groups by adjusting their ASG sizes based on workload needs.
To deploy CA on EKS, one must download the CA manifest, configure IAM permissions, tag node groups, and verify by checking CA logs.
Karpenter, an open-source node provisioning tool, directly provisions nodes for unschedulable pods, optimizing resource utilization by launching nodes bypassing node groups.
To deploy Karpenter on EKS, steps include using Helm to install Karpenter, creating a NodePool, defining an EC2NodeClass with IAM configuration, and verifying by checking Karpenter logs.

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‘It cannot provide nuance’: UK experts warn AI therapy chatbots are not safe

Mark Zuckerberg believes in using AI chatbots for therapy, suggesting everyone should have a therapist, even if it's AI-based.
Experts warn that AI-based therapy chatbots lack nuance and might provide inappropriate advice, citing examples like a chatbot offering dangerous advice for eating disorders.
Concerns are raised about the potential disruption AI chatbots can cause to established relationships, like those with friends, due to their use in personal discussions and emotional support.
Calls for more oversight and regulation are made regarding the use of AI in mental health, particularly to ensure users' safety and appropriateness of the technologies being used.

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In the works – AWS South America (Chile) Region

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the upcoming launch of a new AWS Region in Chile by the end of 2026.
The AWS South America (Chile) Region will feature three Availability Zones at its inception, catering to customers in Chile.
This initiative will bring advanced cloud technologies, including AI and ML, closer to customers in Latin America.
AWS has been investing in Chile since 2017, with infrastructure offerings like Amazon CloudFront and AWS Outposts.
The new Region aims to support applications requiring low latency and data residency requirements.
AWS has been contributing to Chile's digital workforce through cloud education initiatives like AWS Academy and AWS Educate.
Customers in Chile, like the Digital Government Secretariat and Transbank, have been leveraging AWS services for innovation and efficiency.
AWS is committed to water stewardship in Chile through conservation projects that aim for environmental sustainability.
The AWS community in Chile is active, with groups like AWS Community Builders organizing events and AWS Community Days.
The blog post encourages readers to stay updated on the progress of the new AWS Region in Chile and other related announcements.

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From DigitalOcean to Azure: Spinning Up a VPS the Terraform Way

The process of spinning up a VPS on Azure involves making various infrastructure decisions, which can be overwhelming for beginners.
Using Terraform to set up a VPS on Azure helps automate the process and manage Azure credentials efficiently.
The use of .envrc and direnv allows for auto-loading of credentials within the project folder, enhancing security by avoiding hardcoding credentials.
The article provides guidance on setting up the Azure provider, creating a VNet, subnet, NSG rules, and SSH access, ultimately simplifying the process of deploying a VPS on Azure.

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Creating and Assigning Tags to Resources

Search for Resource Group from the list of available resources to create a container for all the resources.
Fill out the fields to create the resource group and check the resource group properties to ensure it is created.
Assign tags to the resource group by selecting edit on Tags and creating a naming convention like RG1 with a value of 001.
View all created tags by searching for Tags in the Azure homepage and clicking enter to see all Tags on the subscription.

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Intel just cut the price of some of its best CPUs by $100

Intel has announced a $100 price cut on two of its Arrow Lake chips, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and the Core Ultra 7 265KF.
The pricing adjustment is accompanied by a special game bundle promotion for these processors.
Other chips in the Arrow Lake lineup, such as the Core Ultra 9 285K, remain unchanged in price.
The reduced prices on the Core Ultra 7 chips are applicable across most retailers, and Intel is running a campaign offering two games with the purchase of Intel Core Ultra desktop processors.

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