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Recreating a Nostalgic Game with Q CLI

A developer reminisces about playing the Flash game Hangaroo during college days and decides to recreate it using Q CLI Game Challenge.
Q CLI, a coding assistant that operates in the terminal, allowed the developer to build 90% of the Hangaroo game functionality with just one prompt.
Q CLI offers unique features such as the ability to list and describe AWS resources, engage in multi-turn conversations, and interact with MCP servers and tools.
To create an app using Q CLI, the steps involve installing Q CLI, using the q chat command to interact with the Q CLI Agent for assistance, and specifying the requirements for the Hangaroo game.

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Opera rethinks the role of the browser with Neon, the first AI agentic web browser that will do tasks for you

Opera Neon is a new premium subscription web browser that uses AI to understand and perform tasks for users.
The browser offers features like producing reports, making websites, coding projects, and more with simple voice commands.
Opera Neon is fully agentic, allowing users to interact with AI to fill forms, make reservations, shop, and browse securely within the browser.
The browser simplifies functionality into three options: Chat, Do, and Make, offering innovative AI capabilities for browsing tasks.

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IMDA Targets 800 AI Talent Roles, Wider SME Reach Through New Partnerships

IMDA partners with Alibaba Cloud, Prudential Singapore, and ST Engineering to help SMEs adopt Gen AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity tools.
Alibaba Cloud to support 3,000 SMEs, Prudential to create explainer videos, and ST Engineering to offer cyber threat scans for up to 2,000 SMEs.
IMDA's GenAI x Digital Leaders programme with AWS and Microsoft aims to assist over 1,000 enterprises and support up to 500 projects.
IMDA to introduce two new training programmes in collaboration with AI Singapore, generating 800 job and training opportunities for AI Practitioner roles.

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1 in 5 Consumers Avoid Filing Claims Due to Frustrating Digital Processes, According to Insurity’s Latest Survey

A recent survey by Insurity revealed that 22% of consumers have avoided filing insurance claims due to frustrating or complicated digital processes.
The survey also found that 64% of consumers would consider switching insurers for a more seamless digital experience, emphasizing the importance of intuitive digital interactions in retaining customers.
Insurers are urged to prioritize user-centric digital experiences, especially during the claims process, to build trust, loyalty, and long-term customer value.
The survey highlighted the critical impact of poor claims experiences on trust and customer loyalty, underscoring the need for insurers to invest in technology paired with a strong emphasis on user experience.

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Alibaba and SAP Partner to Advance Cloud and AI Solutions for Enterprises

Alibaba Group and SAP have partnered to help enterprises modernize operations through cloud infrastructure and AI.
Alibaba Cloud joins SAP's Infrastructure as a Service Certification Program to support customers with SAP enterprise cloud solutions.
Initial focus on China market, with plans to expand into Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Africa for implementing SAP solutions on Alibaba infrastructure.
Collaboration includes joint go-to-market approach to offer scalable solutions and exploring integration of AI capabilities into SAP applications.

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Azure IoT Operations: Empowering the Future of Connectivity and Automation

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing industries with connectivity and automation, powered by Microsoft Azure's cloud computing platform.
Azure IoT simplifies and optimizes IoT workflows, offering tools for secure device connectivity, monitoring, and data-driven insights.
Key reasons Azure is chosen for IoT operations include scalability, robust security measures, data analytics tools, integration with Microsoft services, and cross-platform compatibility.
Azure IoT Hub enables secure communication between devices and the cloud, Azure Digital Twins creates digital models for visualization and analysis, and Azure IoT Edge supports local data processing.
Azure IoT Central simplifies IoT application deployment and management, while Azure Time Series Insights handles large volumes of time-series data for analytics.
By integrating AI and ML, Azure IoT enables predictive maintenance, smart automation, and energy management to optimize operations.
Azure IoT is a leading choice for businesses seeking to leverage IoT for efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, and new revenue streams.
With Azure IoT, companies can connect devices, analyze real-time data, and make data-driven decisions that improve their bottom line.
Azure IoT's scalability, security, and integration with Microsoft tools position it as a valuable asset in the rapidly evolving IoT landscape.
As IoT advancements continue, Azure remains poised to drive innovation and competitiveness in the connected world.
By offering powerful cloud infrastructure and end-to-end solutions, Azure empowers businesses to succeed in the realm of connected technology.

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[AWS][Build Games]I created an AWS puzzle game using Amazon Q CLI!

The author created an AWS puzzle game using Amazon Q CLI as part of the Build Games project.
Installation of Amazon Q CLI can be done by following the official documentation, with the Amazon Linux installation being simplified by downloading the Zip file.
The game created allows players to build architectures and includes a hint function, with the code available on GitHub and the game playable on GitHub.io.
Despite slow response times of Amazon Q CLI during the creation process, the author managed to develop the game in 1-2 hours and hopes to further iterate on it in spare time.

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Apple might be close to launching a dedicated hub for gaming on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Apple is rumored to be launching a dedicated gaming hub on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV 4K, showcasing new titles for Apple Arcade and direct platforms.
This move reflects Apple's aim to boost gaming across its devices, expanding from Mac to other platforms like the Apple Watch.
The new app will combine in-game achievements, leaderboards, and other features for easy game access on multiple devices.
It will include Apple Arcade titles and editorial content, replacing the Game Center as a centralized gaming hub.
The Mac will also be integrated into the gaming app, promoting Apple's effort to position Macs as powerful gaming devices.
The app may tap into games downloaded outside the App Store, potentially competing with platforms like Steam for macOS gaming.
The launch is expected to coincide with the release of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates in September 2025, following Apple's WWDC announcement in June.
The announcement aligns with Apple's broader software updates, including new health capabilities, redesigned apps, and live translation features for AirPods.
The report hints at possible AAA titles and expanded features for Apple Arcade, anticipating an increase in game availability on Apple's platforms.
The gaming app's integration with devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV 4K could enhance gaming experiences across the Apple ecosystem.

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Box beats expectations and raises its full-year forecast on agentic AI boost

Box Inc. beat earnings and sales expectations, leading to a rise in its stock price.
The company raised its full-year guidance due to strong traction with its agentic AI offerings.
Box is focusing on AI to revolutionize enterprise operations and provides AI agents for automation.
Investors reacted positively to the increased earnings forecast, with stock price rising more than 10% after-hours.

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Announcing Azure Command Launcher for Java

Optimizing JVM Configuration for Azure Deployments: Tuning the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) for cloud deployments is crucial for resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. jaz: a new JVM launcher optimized for Azure, providing better default configurations for Java applications in containers and virtual machines.
Conservative Defaults Lead to Underutilization of Resources: Default OpenJDK settings lead to underutilization of resources in cloud environments, requiring manual tuning. jaz offers optimized resource utilization, better performance on first deployment, and increased cost efficiency.
How jaz works: jaz detects the cloud environment, workload type, and selects best-fit JVM options to launch the Java process with optimized flags, such as heap sizing, GC selection, and tuning.
Example Usage: Instead of manual JVM tuning, use jaz for cloud-native and container workloads to benefit from battle-tested defaults, reduced memory waste, better performance, and no manual tuning required. jaz is currently available through a Private Preview.

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NVIDIA and Google Partnership Gains Momentum With the Latest Blackwell and Gemini Announcements

NVIDIA and Google have a strong partnership focused on advancing AI innovation and supporting the global developer community through deep engineering collaboration and software optimizations.
The partnership has led to significant contributions to community software efforts, with optimizations supporting Google's Gemini models and open models, as well as the integration of NVIDIA AI software across Google Cloud services for enhanced performance and simplified AI deployments.
Google Cloud offers NVIDIA Blackwell in production, providing access to NVIDIA HGX B200 and NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 with A4 and A4X VMs, supporting large-scale AI applications with accelerated performance and advanced networking capabilities.
Google Distributed Cloud now allows the deployment of Google Gemini models on-premises via NVIDIA Blackwell platforms, expanding the reach of agentic AI to organizations with strict data residency requirements while ensuring data protection and compliance.

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Sam Altman's newest venture has built a robot to decide if you're human

Tools for Humanity, co-founded by Sam Altman, has launched a robotic human verification device called the Orb Mini, which scans irises and creates blockchain-based World IDs.
The company is partnering with major brands such as Visa, Match Group, and Razer to bring biometric IDs for finance, dating, and gaming purposes.
The Orb Mini is designed to verify human identities by scanning irises and creating unique World IDs stored on the blockchain for authentication.
Tools for Humanity plans to deploy 7,500 Orb Mini devices across the U.S. by the end of the year with a focus on security and privacy features for storing biometric data.

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Managing AWS EC2 Instances Securely and Easily Using SSH and PuTTY on Windows PC

SSH (Secure Shell) is used to securely connect to remote devices like servers by utilizing key pairs for authentication.
PuTTY, a free tool for Windows, facilitates secure and convenient management of AWS EC2 instances by enabling users to connect to them using SSH.
To connect to an EC2 instance using PuTTY on Windows, users need a running EC2 instance, a downloaded .ppk key pair, and PuTTY installed on their PC.
PuTTY on Windows provides users with convenience through features like saving sessions for quick connections and allowing the use of terminal commands similar to those on a Linux server.

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Best Compliance Automation Tools to Streamline Your Business

Compliance automation tools are essential for maintaining trust at scale in cloud-native environments by automating compliance monitoring and reducing human error.
Manual compliance monitoring is outdated and error-prone, leading to risks such as infrastructure vulnerabilities and data breaches.
Key challenges faced by teams include sprawling infrastructure, evolving regulations, and lack of awareness about policy violations until it's too late.
Top compliance automation tools like AWS Config, Prisma Cloud, Terraform Sentinel, Open Policy Agent, and Cloud Custodian help teams automate workflows, audit continuously, and improve control in fast-paced environments.

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What Is AWS EC2? Explaining Elastic Compute Cloud’s Features, Instance Types & More

Amazon Web Services Elastic Compute Cloud (AWS EC2) offers flexible and scalable cloud computing power for launching and managing virtual servers.
AWS provides a variety of instance types optimized for different workloads to ensure performance and cost optimization.
Amazon EC2 integrates with other AWS services like storage, security, and networking for a comprehensive cloud solution.
AWS EC2 powers a significant portion of the global cloud infrastructure, leveraging Intel AVX for performance enhancement.
Instance limits vary based on type and account configuration, with organizations able to request quota increases for production workloads.
EC2 is ideal for various tasks including running web applications, processing big data, and training machine learning models.
It caters to businesses of all sizes, offering pricing models like On-Demand Instances, Spot Instances, and Reserved Instances.
Key features of EC2 include scalable computing capacity, persistent storage with Amazon EBS, and enhanced networking for high performance.
AWS EC2 is used for diverse purposes such as web hosting, big data analytics, machine learning, gaming servers, and enterprise applications.
Managing EC2 instances involves tools like the AWS Management Console, CLI, SDKs, and Infrastructure as Code for automation and optimization.

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