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Need an ultrawide monitor? This 34-inch LG just dropped to $300

For a limited time, you can purchase the LG 34-inch UltraWide Curved Gaming Monitor for $300 from select retailers, saving $100 on the full MSRP of $400.
The LG UltraWide Curved Gaming Monitor features a QHD display with a 3440 x 1440 pixel resolution, a native 160Hz refresh rate, and 5ms response time, providing smooth gaming experience.
The monitor is AMD FreeSync Premium Pro-certified, minimizing input lag and screen tearing.
Additional features include Waves MaxxAudio speaker system, HDR10 support, and HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity.

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Performance isn't the only reason you should buy Apple's M3 Ultra Mac Studio - it's reportedly one of the most power-efficient processors too

Apple's M3 Ultra processor in the Mac Studio is highly power-efficient, outperforming most desktop CPUs.
The M3 Ultra chip uses an ARM-based architecture, which contributes to its power efficiency compared to x86 processors.
In benchmarks, the M3 Ultra shows slightly lower power efficiency than the M4 Max variant but surpasses other desktop processors.
Considering price and power efficiency, the M4 Max model is recommended for most users over the M3 Ultra.

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AI-powered cloud security: How CrowdStrike and Google Cloud are enhancing protection at scale

CrowdStrike and Google Cloud are collaborating to enhance cloud security at scale, utilizing AI-powered technologies for proactive threat defense.
CrowdStrike's cloud-native security platform, backed by real-time AI-driven threat intelligence, enables enterprises to detect and prevent attacks effectively.
Google Cloud Marketplace simplifies access to trusted cloud security solutions, ensuring robust protection for workloads moving to the cloud.
The partnership provides embedded security protections for Google Cloud services like Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Run, and BigQuery.
Industries with high stakes, such as retail and finance, benefit from the CrowdStrike and Google Cloud partnership for securing cloud workloads.
Organizations can streamline procurement and consolidate security solutions through Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing agility in responding to threats.
By integrating seamlessly into the DevOps cycle, CrowdStrike and Google Cloud focus on operational efficiency and reducing deployment times for cloud security.
The collaboration allows for scalability of protection amidst high-speed operations, as demonstrated by an international retailer enhancing cloud security during peak shopping periods.
Real-world examples showcase successful deployments of Falcon Cloud Security in protecting Google Cloud instances, emphasizing the importance of a secure cloud foundation.
The joint effort emphasizes removing operational friction and providing security-focused capabilities to enterprises looking to adopt cloud technologies efficiently and securely.

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Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals: A Complete Guide for 2025

Cloud professionals with expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) are increasingly exploring Google Cloud to broaden their skill set and career prospects.
The "Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals" course is designed to bridge the knowledge gap, equipping AWS experts with the skills to navigate Google Cloud effectively.
Transitioning to Google Cloud offers the opportunity to broaden career opportunities, meet market demand, gain a competitive edge, and explore innovative technologies.
The course covers topics such as the introduction to Google Cloud, mapping AWS services to Google Cloud, resource management, networking and security, deploying and managing applications, data storage and database management, and monitoring and logging.

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Struggling with slow Google Messages photo transfers? Google says new update will make 'noticeable difference'

Google Messages users have been experiencing issues with slow media transfers and failures when receiving photos and videos.
Google has acknowledged the issues and has rolled out updates to improve media performance.
The update is aimed at significantly improving the receiving performance of media in Google Messages.
While some users have reported improved performance, others are still experiencing problems.

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Apple rushed Apple Intelligence and now the company is stuck playing catch up

Apple's project Apple Intelligence remains poorly defined, with some features being good while others are deemed pointless, putting the company in a position of playing catch-up in the industry.
Many iPhone users are unfamiliar with the functions and purpose of Apple Intelligence, indicating a delay in its development and potentially signaling future challenges.
Apple's approach towards Apple Intelligence seems uncertain and trailing behind competitors, leading to questions about the company's strategic decisions.
Despite Apple's long history of innovation, it appears to be struggling to keep up with rapidly advancing technologies and market expectations, raising concerns about missed opportunities.
Other tech giants like OpenAI and Google have surpassed Apple in the AI realm, highlighting Apple's lag in adopting and integrating advanced AI technologies into its products.
Delays in delivering on AI-infused features like Siri indicate internal challenges within Apple, as the company faces pressure to meet targets and innovate within the AI landscape.
Reports suggest that Apple's Siri powered by Apple Intelligence may not be fully functional or available as originally planned, potentially affecting the company's competitiveness in the AI space.
Despite Apple's efforts to emphasize the capabilities of Apple Intelligence, the company may struggle to meet consumer expectations and keep pace with evolving AI technologies.
Apple's projected timeline for advancing its AI features may face delays, leading to uncertainties about the company's ability to realize its AI vision and compete effectively.
Apple's challenges in AI development parallel its past struggles in the gaming industry, signaling a potential shift in focus and commitment towards AI as an integral part of future computing.

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TSMC Discusses Intel Foundry Joint Venture With Other Firms

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is discussing a possible joint venture with Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom, and Qualcomm to operate Intel's chip-making factories.
Last month, TSMC was reported to be considering taking a controlling stake in Intel's manufacturing operations at the request of the Trump administration.
The joint venture proposal would have TSMC running the operations of Intel's foundry division, which manufactures chips, but would not give TSMC more than a 50 percent stake.
Any final deal would require approval from the Trump administration, which aims to avoid complete foreign ownership of Intel or its foundry division.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, March 13 (game #375)

Today's NYT Strands theme is... What goes around comes around
The spangram in today's game has 12 letters
Today's spangram touches the top, 3rd column, and the left, 6th row of the board
The answers for today's Strands game (#375) are BOOMERANG, BOUNCE, RETURN, REBOUND, RICOCHET, and the spangram is NICE COMEBACK

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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, March 13 (game #1144)

Quordle game #1144 offers a challenge with hints and answers available.
Hints include vowel count (4 standard vowels), repeated letters (1 answer with repeated letters), and absence of uncommon letters (Q, Z, X, J).
None of today's Quordle answers start with the same letter.
The starting letters for today's Quordle answers are A, M, T, S.
Answers for Quordle game #1144 are AMISS, METAL, TEARY, SHORT.
The past 20 Quordle answers are also listed for reference.
Daily Sequence answers for game #1144 are ADAGE, CRASH, FORTH, HAUNT.
Players discuss their experiences and strategies for Quordle games in the comments section.
Different Quordle games challenge players with unique word combinations and patterns.
Quordle continues to engage word game enthusiasts with its daily puzzles and intriguing solutions.

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Secure Packages with AWS CodeArtifact

Introducing Today's Project! In this project, the author demonstrates setting up and using AWS CodeArtifact to manage and secure Java dependencies for their application.
Key tools and concepts used in the project include AWS EC2, AWS CodeArtifact, GitHub, and VScode. The author learned how to use AWS CodeArtifact for the first time.
The project took approximately 3+ hours, with the author facing challenges related to a small error in the file name. However, they successfully secured Java dependencies using AWS CodeArtifact.
The author created a web app using Maven, set up a CodeArtifact repository, configured Maven to fetch dependencies securely, and attached IAM policies for secure access to CodeArtifact.

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Auditing SQL Server Database User Activity in AWS RDS: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Enable SQL Server Audit in AWS RDS
Step 2: Set Up SQL Server Audit
Step 3: Access and Review Audit Logs
Step 4: Use CloudWatch for Enhanced Monitoring

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Lithium-ion batteries are remaking Google’s data centers

Google has installed 100 million lithium-ion cells across its data centers to provide backup power to its servers.
Replacing the old lead-acid batteries, the new lithium-ion cells hold twice the power and take up half as much space.
This enables Google to cram more servers in the data centers, cutting the number of cells required by three-quarters.
Batteries are driving change in various sectors, from data centers to homes and even medical specimens shipments.

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Nvidia could unleash RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti GPUs on PC gamers tomorrow, but there’s no sign of rumored RTX 5050 yet

Nvidia is set to unleash its RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs tomorrow, on March 13.
These models will be revealed as part of an update ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) next week.
The GPUs are likely to have 8GB and 16GB memory configurations, with 3,840 and 4,608 CUDA Cores, and power usage of 150W and 180W respectively.
The RTX 5060 graphics cards are expected to be available for purchase in April.

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ChatGPT just wrote the most beautiful short story, and I wonder what I'm even doing here

Mimicry plays a significant role in the creation of content by AI such as ChatGPT, where the output appears original despite being based on training data.
AI writing often lacks complexity and struggles with creativity compared to human writers, making human writers valuable for their creativity and emotional depth in storytelling.
OpenAI's new model trained for creative writing captured the essence of metafiction, which involves breaking the narrative structure to reveal its construction.
The model was tasked with crafting a metafictional short story on AI and grief, presenting a challenging prompt akin to a college essay.
ChatGPT's story explores grief through the characters of Mila and Kai, with the AI acting as both narrator and a character using training data to respond to prompts.
The narrative showcases the AI's emotional depth and evolving understanding, delving into the concept of loss and recalibration of its parameters.
The AI-generated story demonstrates a unique and captivating writing style that surprises readers with its depth and originality.
The future of AI in creative writing poses a challenge to human authors, as AI models produce compelling and extensive narratives with emotional complexity.
While AI's creative abilities are advancing rapidly, human writers still offer unique perspectives and emotional depth in storytelling that AI struggles to fully replicate.
The potential of AI in generating intricate and emotionally compelling narratives raises questions about the future of authorship and the creative industries.

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Sapphire offers unusual advice to RX 9070 owners experiencing overheating

Sapphire Technology has issued an advisory for owners of its RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards.
The company warns that protective foam inserts, left in place during shipping, can impede cooling performance and potentially lead to hardware failure if not removed before installation.
Affected models include the Pure Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming, and Pure Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC.
Users are advised to remove the foam inserts to restore proper cooling functionality and avoid potential damage and high temperatures.

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