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It's Wordle Day, according to its creators, and you can celebrate with a round of Wordle Golf against your friends

Wordle Day, celebrated on May 6, is introduced to honor the popular word game that has become a cultural institution.
The New York Times Wordle Editor Tracy Bennett highlighted the significance of May 6 as it aligns with the game's mechanics of guessing a five-letter word in six attempts.
Wordle has garnered immense popularity with 5.3 billion game plays to date and 2.8 million people using the same starter word daily.
To commemorate Wordle Day, The New York Times introduced Wordle Golf, a competitive game based on the scoring system of golf, providing a new challenge for Wordle enthusiasts.

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Elon Musk To Continue OpenAI Lawsuit – Lawyer

Elon Musk's lawyer confirmed that Musk will continue with the lawsuit against OpenAI, despite the organization's recent decision to remain as a non-profit AI pioneer.
Musk's lawyer accused OpenAI of developing closed-source AI primarily for the benefit of Altman, his investors, and Microsoft.
OpenAI retaliated by claiming that Musk's lawsuit was an attempt to hinder their progress to benefit Musk's AI firm, xAI.
Despite OpenAI's decision to stay as a non-profit, Elon Musk's lawsuit against the organization is set to continue, following previous legal disputes between the two parties.

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Classic Outlook will soon be easier to use in Windows 11

Microsoft will make it easier for Windows 11 users to use classic Outlook without switching between apps.
The update will start rolling out in mid-May to address user frustration with the current switching process.
In mid-May 2025, users can minimize the new Outlook when returning to the classic version, and in June 2025, they can open the classic Outlook app directly without needing to use the toggle in the new Outlook.
Microsoft aims to complete the rollout by late July 2025, allowing users to choose their preferred Outlook version seamlessly.

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As I predicted, Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 8GB will incur a 'motherboard tax' – it suffers a significant performance loss using PCIe 4.0

Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU suffers up to 10% performance loss when using PCIe 4.0 compared to PCIe 5.0.
The speculation about its PCIe 5.0 x8 specification and 8GB VRAM capacity being a downside has proven to be true.
Gamers using the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU will need to invest in a PCIe 5.0 motherboard for better performance.
The performance loss on PCIe 4.0 motherboards may be a significant concern for consumers, especially considering the weaker 8GB GPU compared to its counterparts.

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Documenting AWS Projects on Github..

DevOps enthusiast has begun documenting an AWS project as part of their learning journey and invites community engagement.
The project involves practicing core AWS services like EC2, S3, IAM, and CloudFormation, implementing security best practices, and using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automation.
Detailed documentation includes commands used, configurations, and insights gained to benefit beginners in AWS and DevOps.
The project can be viewed on GitHub at https://github.com/amandeol063. Collaboration opportunities and feedback are encouraged for further enhancements.

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Deploying AWS Lambda with Docker: Bypass the 250MB Layer Limit

Deploying Lambda functions with large dependencies can be challenging due to the 250MB layer limit, but using containerized deployment with Docker images provides a workaround.
To implement this method, you need Docker, AWS CLI, and VS Code for creating and deploying a Lambda function.
The process involves creating a source folder with a Python file for the Lambda function, setting up a Dockerfile using the AWS Python base image, creating an Elastic Container Registry (ECR), building and pushing the Docker image to ECR, and creating the Lambda function.
Finally, testing the function confirms its functionality, allowing for customization of the handler and addition of dependencies as needed.

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How to use AWS CloudFormation to Cut Cloud Costs

AWS CloudFormation is a valuable tool for cutting cloud costs by automating resource lifecycle for cost optimization.
It helps in automating infrastructure creation and deletion to prevent over-provisioning and unnecessary expenses.
Using Stack Policies, CloudFormation can prevent costly errors and protect critical resources from unintended deletions.
Integration with version control systems like Git enables better cost transparency and auditability of changes impacting costs.

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Safe Software adds data virtualization and augmented reality to FME Platform to boost enterprise integration

Safe Software Inc. adds FME Data Virtualization and FME Realize to its FME Platform to enhance enterprise integration, data access, and spatial intelligence.
FME Data Virtualization enables users to create secure, REST APIs from integration workflows without custom code, facilitating real-time access to enterprise data in a governed environment.
FME Realize, an augmented reality solution, allows field teams to visualize real-time enterprise data through spatial computing interfaces on iOS devices, bridging the gap between digital twins and physical assets.
Safe Software aims to position FME as a central hub for enterprise data integration and AI enablement, providing support for over 800 data transformers and used by more than 20,000 organizations worldwide.

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Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5060 gets an official price and release date

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5060 graphics card has an official release date and price, set to hit shelves on May 19 with a starting price of $299.
There may be additional premiums added by Nvidia's partners and retailers due to market conditions, despite the initial MSRP being the same as the previous generation's RTX 4060.
The RTX 5060 is expected to be powered by the GB206 GPU with 3,840 CUDA cores, 8GB VRAM, and GDDR7 RAM providing 448GB/s bandwidth for improved performance.
Nvidia aims to deliver over 100 fps in games with DLSS 4 support, while competitors like AMD's RX 9060 XT also entering the mainstream GPU market shortly after.

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The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 is down to $999 today — hurry!

The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD is on sale for $999 at B&H Photo Video, originally priced at $1,299.
The MacBook Air M3, powered by Apple’s M3 chip, offers impressive performance for daily tasks, gaming, and features a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 2880 x 1864 resolution.
Apple's MacBooks are not always available in deals, making this $300 discount on the MacBook Air M3 a sought-after offer. It's recommended to make the purchase soon as the deal may sell out quickly.

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Nvidia’s RTX 5060 GPU looks to be imminent, but it could get a very frosty reception

An early product listing suggests the Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU could arrive soon, likely with 8GB of video RAM.
Modern GPUs with 8GB of VRAM are criticized online, likened to bringing a butter knife to a gunfight.
US retailer Best Buy lists a PNY variant of the RTX 5060, hinting at its imminent launch.
The listed price for the PNY RTX 5060 is $299, with a rumored release date of May 19.
Concerns arise about the performance of GPUs with 8GB of VRAM, particularly the RTX 5060 Ti.
An AI agent named Grok expresses skepticism about 8GB of VRAM in modern gaming.
The sentiment online suggests that 8GB of VRAM may not be sufficient for future gaming demands.
There are worries about the future-proofing capabilities of the RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM.
Grok highlights the potential limitations of 8GB VRAM for gaming in the coming years.
AMD's rumored RX 9060 XT with 8GB VRAM faces uncertainties similar to Nvidia's 8GB GPUs.

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SiliconANGLE TechForward Awards 2025: Submissions now open

SiliconANGLE has announced the 2025 TechForward Awards to recognize the most innovative products in AI, Security, Cloud, Data Platform, and Blockchain/Crypto.
Winners and finalists will be featured in the inaugural 'SiliconANGLE TechForward Buyer’s Guide' to reach a wide audience of tech professionals.
Submissions are open until July 18, with early submission rates available until May 30. Previous participants in the 2025 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards have exclusive pricing advantages.
The TechForward Awards offer a platform for technology companies to showcase their leadership and innovation in the enterprise tech space, aiming to connect with buyers and drive future growth.

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InvoiceCloud Unveils New AI Initiatives to Drive the Next Generation of Digital Payments

InvoiceCloud announced the rollout of embedded generative and agentic AI technologies within its electronic bill presentment and payment platform.
The initiative aims to make billing and payments faster, smarter, and easier by automating workflows, reducing errors, and expediting decision-making.
InvoiceCloud is integrating AI throughout its organization to deliver more intelligent payment experiences and customer service.
The AI initiatives include a natural language-driven report builder and AI-powered agents to streamline tasks, enhance security, and personalize payment journeys.

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Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, May 7 (game #1199)

Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, May 7 (game #1199) provide hints and solutions for the game.
Today's Quordle game includes answers like QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, and NAIVE.
The hints for Quordle game #1199 include details on vowels, repeated letters, and uncommon letters.
One of the hints mentions that there are 5 different vowels in the game.
Additionally, there is 1 Quordle answer that contains repeated letters in today's game.
The game also features letters Q, Z, X, or J among the answers for Quordle #1199.
None of today's Quordle answers start with the same letter.
The revealed answers for Quordle game #1199 are QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, and NAIVE.
Entering words like 'QUOTH' posed a challenge for some players.
Players shared their experiences and successes with today's game in the comments.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, May 7 (game #430)

The theme for the NYT Strands game #430 is 'Training day'.
Clue words for the game include DEAR, HOPE, FLAT, POSE, BLED, and BLASE.
Today's spangram has 9 letters and touches the left side of the board at the 8th row and the right side at the 7th row.
The answers for game #430 are ENGINE, BOXCAR, HOPPER, CABOOSE, FLATBED, and GONDOLA with the spangram being ALL ABOARD.

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