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Hardcore Wordle fans can now play the puzzle game in VR on their Meta Quest 3

Hardcore Wordle fans can now play the puzzle game in VR on their Meta Quest 3.
The dedicated Meta Quest 3 Wordle app is free to download and playable on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro.
The VR experience of Wordle is 'fine' with nothing special about it.
Currently, there is no way to link the VR version with the web-based version, causing the loss of streaks.

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Intel decimates Apple to take battery life crown

Intel's new Lunar Lake mobile CPUs claim to have surpassed Apple's MacBook battery life.
According to a battery test conducted by Lenovo, a laptop equipped with Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V chip lasted 23 hours and 54 minutes in a local video playback test.
This battery life exceeded both M2 and M3 MacBooks by over five hours.
The upcoming Lunar Lake laptops are said to prioritize efficient cores to achieve longer battery life.

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Intel’s CPU lineups might get even more confusing

Intel's CPU lineups are getting even more confusing with the introduction of new names.
Leaks suggest Intel is working on a Core 200 refresh without the Ultra suffix.
Non-Ultra Core 200 chips appeared in benchmarks, potentially related to the upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs.
CPU-Z adds support for budget-friendly Arrow Lake processors with lower thermal design power.

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Deploying to Azure with Terraform and GitHub Actions

The AzureRM provider has moved on a bit since I've used it in anger, so I learnt a lot about the different resources that are available, and how we can use GitHub Actions to deploy Terraform templates to Azure.
The author has covered what they’ve done so far with their Terraform templates, how they’ve structured their code, and how they’ve implemented their GitHub Actions workflow.
This blog post serves as a reference for anyone who's looking for help with structuring their Terraform code and automating their deployments through GitHub Actions.
The author covers the steps taken to build an AKS cluster, from creating user assigned managed identities for OIDC authentication to federated credentials, creating resources to manage the .tfstate file, and deploying resources for GitHub Actions.
The author leverages Terraform's backend to configure the Azure Storage Account to store the .tfstate file.
The author steps through generating a Terraform plan, publishing the plan as an artifact, and then updating the pull request to show the status of the plan, as well as the details of our plan.
The author then applies the Terraform plan using terraform apply with the -auto-approve flag to automatically approve the apply.
The article concludes by recommending that those learning about cloud technologies and infrastructure-as-code should learn how to deploy resources through CI/CD such as GitHub Actions.
The author encourages readers to reach out to them on Twitter @willvelida if they have any questions.
The blog post covers a lot, including testing and security, which the author recommends readers explore further on their own.

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How good will battery life be with Intel Lunar Lake CPUs? Lenovo’s testing shows a Yoga laptop blowing away Apple’s MacBook M3

Lenovo's testing shows that the battery life of Intel Lunar Lake CPUs is impressive.
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition with Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) CPU achieves almost 24 hours of video playback.
In comparison, Apple's MacBook with M3 silicon lasted 18 hours and 32 minutes.
Lunar Lake's efficiency surpasses Apple's Arm-based chips in terms of battery life.

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Annual Trintech Connect Events Bring Together Global Customers and Partners to Accelerate Finance Transformation Initiatives

Trintech Connect events bring together global customers and partners to advance finance transformation initiatives.
The events offer opportunities for knowledge sharing, peer collaboration, and product-specific discussions.
Several Trintech customers including AON, Capital One, Chick-fil-A, and HP will share their finance transformation journeys.
Industry thought leaders and partners such as KPMG and Protiviti will also sponsor and present at the events.

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YouTube’s powerful new AI features give new creators everything except the personality

YouTube has introduced powerful AI features at its Made On YouTube event.
Dream Screen, powered by Google DeepMind's Veo, will allow users to generate video backgrounds and merge 6-second video clips into existing content.
YouTube will watermark all AI-generated content to distinguish it from manually created content.
The new AI features, including an Inspiration tab in YouTube Studio, aim to help aspiring YouTubers with video ideas and creativity.

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Intel To Spin Off Foundry Unit As Independent Subsidiary

Intel confirmed plans to establish Intel Foundry as an independent subsidiary inside Intel
The firm will pause development of two planned chip factories in Germany and Poland
The announcement is a blow to the European Union's goal to produce at least 20 percent of the world's cutting-edge semiconductors by the end of the decade
Intel's turnaround plan is struggling to regain the company's competitive edge and manufacturing capabilities
Intel reported disappointing Q2 results, cut 15 percent of its workforce and suspended dividend payments to investors
Intel Foundry's subsidiary structure will provide necessary benefits, as it separates external foundry customers and suppliers from the rest of Intel and gives flexibility to evaluate independent sources of funding
Europe is left in limbo as Intel paused chip factory projects in Poland and Magdeburg, Germany
Intel will expand strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services, including a co-investment in custom chip designs
Intel has been awarded up to $3bn in direct funding for the Secure Enclave programme
Intel Foundry's leadership structure will remain the same and will establish an operating board including independent directors to govern the subsidiary

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Master AWS IAM: Managing Users and Groups Effectively

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is crucial for securing AWS resources.
IAM users represent individuals or services needing access to AWS resources.
IAM groups bundle users with similar access needs to streamline permission management.
Best practices include granting least privilege, using groups for bulk management, and regularly reviewing permissions.

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The best gaming laptops for 2024

Finding the perfect gaming laptop can be exhausting. They serve as daily drivers and powerful media handling machines but must also ensure a great gaming experience. Here are the top picks for the best gaming laptops and everything to consider before buying one.
Your laptop buying journey starts and ends with the amount of money you're willing to spend. There are plenty of options for gamers of every budget, but in general, it is better to look for PCs in the mid-range space where you can expect better build quality, improved graphics power and enough RAM and storage space to handle the most demanding games.
When selecting a gaming laptop, consider investing in decent Ryzen AMD alternatives available as they are better suited for juggling multiple tasks at once. The best graphics processing units in the market are from NVIDIA since they have better optimized ray tracing technology.
For smooth gameplay, you'd want a monitor that refreshes its screens at least 120 times vertically per second, and there are faster 144Hz, 240Hz, and even 360Hz panels. NVIDIA's G-SYNC and AMD's FreeSync can match the refresh rate of your screen with the framerate of your game to avoid screen tearing and make gameplay smoother.
Battery life is important when it comes to gaming systems; we also test the quality of a machine’s keyboard with typing and relative accuracy and comfort during extended gaming sessions. You should aim for a 1TB M.2 SSD with a gaming laptop and standard SATA hard drives that can hold more data.
Among the gaming laptops that have been tested is Framework Laptop 16, which is repairable and upgradable, but has middling gaming performance for its high price. MSI Stealth Studio 14 is far faster and more attractive, while Razer Blade 16 and 18 are both oversized and overpriced.
When it comes to selecting a gaming laptop, keep in mind a good purchase includes at least 16GB of RAM, a decent graphics processing unit from NVIDIA, a fast refreshing monitor, and decent battery life. The goal is not to invest too heavily in a system that you don't need, but rather to invest in a gaming machine that will consistently produce a satisfying experience.
For anyone in the market for a gaming laptop, there's a variety of options available at different price points and features. No matter what you're looking for, there's sure to be a laptop that can handle it all - from intense gaming to everyday multitasking and media work.

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The best Chromebook you can buy in 2024

Choosing the best Chromebook in 2024 is difficult given the vast range available on the market now.
Chrome OS is a lightweight browser-based operating system that boots up in seconds, offers a clean experience, bloatware-free and easy to reset to factory settings.
Chromebooks work well with Google services like Photos, Docs, Gmail and Drive and allow for seamless syncing across Android devices.
Chromebooks are relatively secure with auto-updates, each webpage and app running in its sandbox, and a self-check upon startup.
Chromebooks are great for web-based tasks, but not ideal for those who rely heavily on specific applications, gaming or the integration of iPhone users.
Chromebook Plus models meet all minimum requirements and are a safe option for most people.
Chromebooks can range in price and you should spend a minimum of $400 for an all-day, every day laptop.
Premium Chromebooks that exceed $1000 generally offer better designs, more specs and storage.
Overall, Chromebooks provide a simple, low-maintenance, and secure laptop option, especially for those who frequently use Google apps and services.

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AWS Basics 2024

Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud): Used for hosting websites and applications, scalable based on traffic.
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service): Used for storing backups, images, videos, and as a content distribution network.
AWS Lambda: Enables running serverless functions, such as image processing or data validation.
Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service): Used for building reliable relational databases, ideal for eCommerce or customer management.

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LSEG to Launch DataScope Warehouse

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced the launch of DataScope Warehouse, a cloud-based enterprise data solution that provides cross-asset Pricing and Reference data to customers.
DataScope Warehouse offers cloud-based access to LSEG's comprehensive fixed income and equity data records, supporting SQL queries and facilitating cloud collaboration.
Customers will have immediate access to LSEG's database of record for fixed income and legal entity data, as well as coverage of global equities, derivatives, and funds from over 180 exchanges worldwide.
DataScope Warehouse initially will be delivered via Snowflake cloud infrastructure, with more cloud providers to be added in the future.

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HTX DAO and TRON Unite to Lead the Future of Web3 with Innovative Growth and a Vision for the Next Decade

HTX DAO and TRON co-hosted an afterparty following TOKEN2049 event.
HTX celebrates 11 years in the crypto industry and focuses on expanding its blockchain ecosystem.
HTX and TRON aim to build an integrated Web3 ecosystem for billions of users.
Partnerships and continuous innovation are key for HTX and TRON to reshape the future of blockchain.

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Global AI fund needed to help developing nations tap tech benefits, UN says

Governments and private companies should contribute to a global artificial intelligence fund that will allow developing nations to benefit from advances in the technology, according to a UN report.
The fund would provide models, computing power, and AI-related training programs to developing countries.
The report recommends the creation of an accessible store of AI models and datasets to achieve the UN's sustainable development goals.
The report also suggests the creation of an international scientific panel on AI and the need for a global framework to govern AI usage.

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