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Woah! HP’s 15-inch touchscreen laptop is 45% off at Best Buy

Best Buy is offering a 45% discount on HP's 15-inch touchscreen laptop.
The HP Laptop 15 comes with a 15.6-inch touchscreen, HD resolution, and Windows 11 Home in S Mode.
The laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen processor, AMD Radeon Graphics, and 8GB of RAM, suitable for daily activities.
The limited-time offer reduces the price from $580 to $320, available until the end of the day.

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Cloud security and compliance in the AI era: Insights from Teradata

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly relevant in enterprises, emphasizing the need for data security.
Teradata focuses on cybersecurity for AI by implementing threat models, application security testing, and runtime environments.
AI systems are vulnerable to malware and cyberattacks due to their access to vast amounts of data.
Teradata helps companies navigate the complex intersection of cloud computing, AI, and regulatory compliance.

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Your Chromebook might soon get one of the Google Pixel 9's best features

The Google Recorder app, known for its real-time transcriptions on Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, will soon be available on Chromebooks through the next ChromeOS 130 update.
Chromebook Plus devices will have access to unique AI features, including an offline speech-to-text tool and on-device AI for generating transcript summaries.
Users of Chromebook Plus will need to download a 2GB AI model, while non-Plus Chromebooks will require a 100MB model for limited recorder tools.
The ChromeOS 130 update is expected to release in October 2024, offering enhanced transcription capabilities and other improvements.

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Did the physics Nobel committee get swept up in the AI hype?

John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton share the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics for contributions to modern AI.
Hopfield invented an artificial network known as the Hopfield network in 1982, and Hinton developed upon that to create the Boltzmann machine.
The development of these machines has led to the AI innovation we see today.
Some researchers have praised the decision, stating that the recognition is well-deserved.
Others from the scientific community are a bit confused and not convinced, doubting whether AI is part of physics.
Some experts note that it is not unusual for a Nobel Prize to be contentious for its scientific field.
The award demonstrates the necessity of interdisciplinary research for breakthrough research.
Hopfield's research laid the foundation for presenting physical objects and information through mimicking how human neural networks work.
Developments related to Hopfield and Hinton's work on AI could help solve the world's biggest problems like climate change.
AI is transforming human lives, and Hopfield and Hinton were major contributors to the development of Deep Learning technologies, says a data scientist.

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Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification by passing the Exam AZ-305 can elevate your career prospects and validate your expertise.
The AZ-305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions exam focuses on testing candidates' ability to design solutions that run on Azure.
The exam covers critical skills required for modern enterprises such as Designing Identity, Governance and Monitoring solutions, Designing Data Storage solutions, Designing Business Continuity solutions, and Designing Infrastructure solutions.
Microsoft offers a comprehensive Exam Ref AZ-305 book, designed specifically for the exam.
Microsoft Learn platform provides free learning paths and modules with interactive resources like tutorials, labs, and quizzes to reinforce your understanding and get hands-on experience with Azure.
Practice with Azure Hands-on Labs, where ample time can be spent practicing the configuration and design of various Azure services, and Microsoft offers free trials and credits for users.
Several platforms offer practice tests like MeasureUp and Whizlabs, helping you to become familiar with the types of questions you will face.
Joining online study groups or forums like Reddit’s r/AzureCertification or Microsoft’s official community forums can be beneficial.
Preparing thoroughly using these resources will equip you to demonstrate your ability to design secure, scalable, and efficient solutions that meet the modern enterprise demand.
By Passing exam AZ-305, one can prove expertise in creating tailor-made cloud and hybrid solutions which can open up new opportunities in designing infrastructure solutions for Cloud and Hybrid environments.

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You can now book parking spaces in Google Maps, just like in Apple Maps

Google Maps has partnered with SpotHero to allow users in the US and Canada to reserve parking spots at over 8,000 locations in over 300 cities.
Users can find nearby parking and book it through SpotHero from within the Google Maps app or desktop.
The feature allows users to plan and book parking in advance, and offers additional options such as wheelchair accessibility and EV charging.
SpotHero has already partnered with Apple Maps and is serving over 10 million American and Canadian drivers.

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After 147 years, Wimbledon is getting rid of line judges in favor of AI – and adding VAR, which always goes well

Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, is replacing around 300 line judges with artificial intelligence at next year’s tournament.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) is adopting electronic line calling (ELC) technology, an evolution of Hawk-Eye, to determine 'out' and 'fault' calls.
ELC works by tracking the ball's movement through 12 cameras and interpreting its location in real time, overseen by a video operator in an external room.
This move follows the introduction of AI technology at other major tennis tournaments and reflects the changing landscape of sports officiating.

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Demis Hassabis: from video game designer to Nobel prize winner

Sir Demis Hassabis, the joint winner of the chemistry Nobel prize, started his career in the tech world as a video game designer.
He gained expertise in computer science and cognitive neuroscience before co-founding the AI startup DeepMind, which was acquired by Google.
Hassabis currently serves as the CEO of Google DeepMind and was knighted for his contributions to AI.
His work in using AI to predict and design protein structures led to the joint Nobel prize with his colleague and an American academic.

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Cloud and Container | The Attack & Defend Series

SentinelOne’s Cloud Security Research Team has launched a new blog series, “Cloud and Container | Attack & Defend” exploring the ins and outs of cloud security from both the threat actor and the defender perspectives.
The series will focus on the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by threat actors to compromise cloud infrastructures, and security best practices for addressing those threats.
Organizations continue to embrace cloud technologies to look beyond traditional infrastructures and redefine how their applications are built, managed and scaled.
Adopting cloud-native platforms, containerized apps and other modern storage solutions is driven by the need for more efficient development and deployment workflows while building resilience.
The Com, a group of multiple actors with varying objectives and skill levels, is the most impactful threat actor of 2023, according to SentinelOne's WatchTower team.
The Com has been observed in high-profile network intrusion and ransomware attacks, and uses cloud compromise tactics and techniques.
The most common root causes of cloud incidents are misconfigured assets exposed to the internet, followed by compromised credentials and vulnerable web apps hosted on the cloud.
Sophisticated cloud attacks can involve all three root causes and popular tactics include milestone distribution in attack chains.
SentinelOne proceeds with a new Attack post focusing on Kubernetes (K8s) Privilege Escalation, a critical concern in cloud-native environments, in the next blog.
The blog will examine how attackers can exploit misconfigurations in K8s, vulnerabilities, or over-permissive roles to escalate privileges and potentially gain unauthorised access to sensitive resources.

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Prime Big Deal Days: This ARZOPA 15.6-inch portable monitor is 54% off — $60

The ARZOPA 15.6-inch portable monitor is on sale for $60, down from $130, saving you $70 off.
This portable monitor can be used as a second screen for laptops or connected to devices like the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck.
It features a 1080P anti-glare IPS panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, lightweight design, and folio-style cover.
It is plug-and-play, compatible with various devices, and has Dolby Atmos support for immersive audio.

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This $99 external GPU dock is a complete game-changer

The Minisforum DEG1 is a $99 external GPU enclosure that's shockingly simple in its construction and fairly cheap compared to enclosures of years past, though you have to supply your own graphics card.
While there used to be dozens of enclosures for sale, today you're left with no-name products with poor reviews - few solutions exist on the market.
The DEG1 has a single PCIe x16 slot for a GPU and mounting points for a power supply - two points of power are required, as well as an Oculink connection and a power button.
The emerging connection standard, Oculink, makes all the difference when it comes to performance - it is open source and developed by the PCI-SIG group that defines PCIe standards.
The DEG1 just works and even supports Plug and Play in Windows, as Jacob Roach tested the Tecno Megamini G1 to use the enclosure and found it powered up immediately on the Windows desktop.
Performance-wise, the DEG1 holds up well, even when tested with a high-end GPU like the RTX 4080 Super that can process loads of data at once.
Performance loss with an external GPU is inevitable, but the DEG1 holds up well showing a minor drop in performance in some games when compared to a full desktop packing an RTX 4080 Super.
The DEG1 is great thanks to Oculink, but the fact that it is not widely adopted is an issue, meaning fewer devices support the standard and thus cannot use the DEG1.
Thunderbolt 5 promises more bandwidth than Oculink and has broader adoption, so we may yet see a Thunderbolt 5 devices, although these are likely to be more expensive than the DEG1.
The DEG1 is a simple product that executes its function well and its mere existence serves niche applications.

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The Role of AI in Cloud Cost Optimization

Businesses are using cloud services for various purposes, and cloud cost optimization is a significant challenge for them.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps businesses to control cloud costs, maximize returns and manage cloud resources.
Managing expenses across various cloud services and locations can be challenging and lead to inefficient use of resources.
AI performs predictive analytics to help predict future consumption trends and suggest the addition or removal of resources based on them.
Automated resource allocation by AI helps adjust how resources are used in cloud environments in real-time to maintain performance without waste.
AI helps businesses benefit from spot instances by anticipating when and where to deploy them by evaluating customer demand, availability, and market conditions.
Anomaly detection by AI-driven cloud management platforms helps businesses detect errors and avoid spending too much before it becomes problematic.
AI can also provide workload optimization, cost optimization across multi-cloud environments and AI-driven recommendations for reserved instances.
AI is essential for businesses to maintain performance while controlling expenses and helps them make better decisions to set them up for long-term success in the cloud.

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Nvidia may give the RTX 5080 a sweet consolation prize

Nvidia's RTX 5080 may receive faster GDDR7 memory than the flagship RTX 5090, with a total bandwidth of 1TB/s.
The RTX 5080 is rumored to have 16GB of VRAM and the potential for future upgrades with 3GB GDDR7 modules.
However, leaks suggest that the RTX 5080 will be a weaker offering compared to the RTX 5090, with fewer CUDA cores and lower specs.
The RTX 5080 may be up to 50% worse than the RTX 5090, but official confirmation is yet to come.

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How to install a graphics card

Installing a new graphics card is a vital process that can help improve the performance of your computer.
If you're removing an old graphics card before installing a new one, first uninstall the old graphics card drivers.
Before starting the installation process, disconnect all power cables and then take safety precautions when removing or installing any components.
Remove the screws holding the old graphics card to the PCI Express backplate before releasing the clip and lifting it out of the PCIe slot carefully.
Next, look at your new graphics card and remove an extra backplate or two if there isn't enough space in the PCIe backing plate.
To install the new graphics card, slot it into the PCIe slot, making sure that the PCIe clip is open, and use a screwdriver to screw it in place.
Connect the appropriate power cables in the corresponding slots at the end of your new GPU.
Before putting your whole PC together and plugging everything in, plug in the power cable, your keyboard and mouse, and a single monitor video cable to see if it works.
If you're not seeing any results or improvements, you can attempt to place the card into a different PCle slot.
After installation, install new drivers for your new graphics card, and reboot your computer.

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Buildkite launches Scale-Out Delivery Platform to address software delivery bottlenecks

Australian DevOps automation startup Buildkite has launched its Scale-Out Delivery Platform, aimed at addressing software delivery bottlenecks.
The platform includes new products such as Buildkite Pipelines for workflow orchestration, Buildkite Test Engine for test execution, Buildkite Package Registries for asset management, and Buildkite Mobile Delivery Cloud for mobile app delivery.
The Scale-Out Delivery Platform offers flexibility and efficiency, allowing users to run pipelines in various environments, supporting all software delivery use cases, and eliminating build process bottlenecks.
Buildkite's Scale-Out concurrency enables developers to run more agents and workflows, resulting in faster software delivery.

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