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Lenovo accidentally leaks Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 models in a desktop PC, suggesting these GPUs are close to release

Lenovo accidentally leaked the potential next GPU models from Nvidia - RTX 5060 Ti and 5060.
The leak was found in the official specifications page of the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 10 desktop PC.
The listing suggests that the release of the RTX 5060 models is imminent.
Speculations indicate that the RTX 5060 Ti might be delayed to mid-April and the RTX 5060 to mid-May.

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Building DevOps Projects Together: Seeking Ideas & GitHub Best Practices!

A DevOps and Cloud aspirant is seeking ideas and best practices for building DevOps projects and maintaining a professional GitHub profile.
The aspirant is looking for project ideas covering basic, intermediate, and advanced aspects of DevOps, including version control, CI/CD, containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, cloud security, multi-cloud CI/CD, observability, and GitOps workflows.
They also seek guidance on making their GitHub profile professional, including documentation of repositories, professional README files, integration of CI/CD pipelines, and the creation of portfolio-style repositories.
Additionally, the aspirant is open to collaboration and contributions on DevOps projects, whether through open-source contributions or building projects from scratch.

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Microsoft 50th Anniversary Copilot Event live – our favorite Windows, Surface and Xbox memories and what we expect to see

Microsoft is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Copilot Event, unveiling its latest AI developments and reflecting on its history.
The event will be live-streamed on April 4, with expected announcements related to Microsoft AI.
In anticipation, the TechRadar team is discussing their favorite Microsoft memories over the years.
Microsoft was founded on April 4, 1975, with the launch of BASIC, the first computer programming language for a PC.

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You can now surf the web for sources with NotebookLM

NotebookLM users can now find extra sources for their notebooks from the internet.
The new Discover feature allows users to supplement existing sources with new web information.
NotebookLM's AI model uses sources from the user's notebook to answer questions.
Users can add their own notes as additional sources for the model.

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Google confirms Gemini Live's next big AI upgrade will be widely available on Android – with one catch

Google confirms more Android devices will get this AI upgrade
Real-time camera and screen access is being added to Gemini Live
Gemini Live will be available on any Android device with Gemini Advanced
Gemini Advanced subscription will cost $19.99 / £18.99 / AU$32.99 per month

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‘Meta has stolen books’: authors to protest in London against AI trained using ‘shadow library’

Authors and publishing industry professionals will protest against Meta's use of copyrighted books to train AI models.
Demonstrators, including novelists Kate Mosse, Tracy Chevalier, and poet Daljit Nagra, will gather outside Meta's London office.
A letter from the Society of Authors will be hand-delivered to Meta, condemning their actions.
Prominent authors also signed a letter to the UK government, urging accountability and requesting Meta executives to be summoned to parliament.

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Microsoft’s Bing adds a Copolit Search mode to rival Google AI Search

Microsoft has rolled out a new Copilot Search option for Bing search engine, in competition with Google's AI Search mode.
To access Bing's Copilot Search, users can visit Bing Search or use the shortcut 'bing.com/copilotsearch?q=(QUERY)'. It is available on both mobile and desktop.
Copilot Search provides AI-generated answers displayed as a wall of text or curated answer with numbered bulleted lists and sections.
Users should double-check with the source material as AI search tools may occasionally provide inaccurate results.

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Serverless Photo-Sharing Application on AWS

The article discusses the creation of a serverless photo-sharing application on AWS, showcasing a cloud-native approach to building robust and cost-effective solutions.
Key AWS services used include Amazon Cognito for authentication, API Gateway for endpoint management, Lambda for serverless compute, S3 for photo storage, DynamoDB for metadata storage, CloudFront for content delivery, and Rekognition for image analysis.
Components breakdown includes user authentication with Cognito, API management with API Gateway, serverless compute functions like upload handling, thumbnail generation, and sharing management, photo storage using S3, metadata storage in DynamoDB, content delivery via CloudFront, and optional image analysis with Rekognition.
The implementation guide covers setting up user authentication, creating S3 buckets, configuring DynamoDB, creating Lambda functions for upload handling, thumbnail generation, and sharing, configuring API Gateway, setting up CloudFront distribution, and optionally integrating Amazon Rekognition.
Security considerations emphasize least privilege access, secure authentication, data encryption, HTTPS usage, and error handling, while monitoring and optimization involve using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and optimizing Lambda settings, DynamoDB capacity, and S3 storage classes.
The article concludes that the serverless application exemplifies cloud-native architecture benefits on AWS, offering scalability, cost-efficiency, high availability, automatic scaling, and robust security for modern web applications.

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Realtime: Broadcast from Database

Supabase has introduced Broadcast from Database, a feature that allows for low-latency messages using client libraries, REST, or your Database.
This improvement offers benefits such as targeted actions, selective data sending, and reduced latency of sent messages.
The setup involves setting up Row-Level Security (RLS) policies, creating a function for detecting database changes, defining trigger conditions, and configuring client code to listen for changes.
Realtime Broadcast from Database sets up a replication slot for the realtime.messages table to listen for Write Ahead Log (WAL) changes and broadcast messages instantly.

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Dell XPS deal: This XPS 16 has a $700 discount

Dell XPS 16 is currently on sale with a $700 discount, bringing its price down from $3,350 to $2,650.
The Dell XPS 16 is the largest model in the Dell XPS line, offering reliable performance and a stylish design.
It is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, and 32GB of RAM.
The laptop features a 16.3-inch OLED touchscreen with UHD+ resolution and comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.

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Nvidia RTX 5070 available at suggested price at Best Buy, grab it now

The Nvidia RTX 5070 graphics card is available at Best Buy at its suggested price of $550.
This is a lucky opportunity to buy the RTX 5070 without paying inflated reseller prices.
Availability of Nvidia GPUs has been limited, but it is gradually improving.
Best Buy offers in-store pickup and shipping options for the RTX 5070.

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The Deployment Trinity: Next.js + GCP + Pulumi

The article discusses the deployment of a Next.js static website on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Pulumi for infrastructure as code.
The author covers setting up the development environment with Node.js, npm, Pulumi CLI, and Google Cloud SDK.
Next.js was chosen for features like static site generation, performance optimization, developer experience, and scalability.
Pulumi was selected for native language support, immutable infrastructure, CI/CD integration, state management, and multi-cloud support.
Prerequisites include Node.js, npm, Google Cloud Platform account, Pulumi CLI, Google Cloud SDK, and a code editor.
The process involves creating a Next.js project, configuring it for static export, setting up Pulumi, and writing the infrastructure code.
Deployment to Google Cloud involves creating a storage bucket, defining infrastructure components, and deploying with Pulumi commands.
Optional steps include setting up a custom domain, implementing CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and performance optimization techniques.
Monitoring and maintenance suggestions include Google Cloud Monitoring setup, logging, and maintenance tasks for the deployed site.
Lessons learned and best practices cover infrastructure as code, security, performance, maintainability, cost optimization, and potential future enhancements.
The article concludes by highlighting the journey from setting up a Next.js project to a fully deployed static website using Pulumi, providing a strong foundation for high-performance and secure deployment.

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Attention to detail is Apple’s not-so-hidden hardware superpower

Apple's attention to detail in hardware design is unmatched, highlighted by its unboxing experience and consistent packaging across products.
The seamless unboxing process creates a positive first impression and reinforces the quality of Apple products.
Apple's consistent design extends to the construction and aesthetic of its products like the Mac Studio and Studio Display.
The density and solidity of Apple devices convey a sense of quality and durability to users.
Small details like silent performance, smooth lid operation, and cohesive design contribute to the overall user experience.
Apple's hardware excellence influences user perceptions and impacts recommendations, despite software shortcomings.
The meticulous hardware design justifies Apple's premium pricing, making users feel they get what they pay for.
Apple's emphasis on hardware quality enhances customer satisfaction and sets its products apart in the market.
Users appreciate the thoughtful details in Apple products, from unboxing to daily usage, enhancing the overall product experience.
While software issues exist, Apple's hardware superiority shines through in delivering a premium user experience.

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Tinder’s new ‘Game Game’ is like speed dating a vocal AI

Tinder has launched an AI-powered feature called 'The Game Game' that allows users to practice flirting with AI personas.
The feature uses OpenAI's GPT-4o model to generate fictional scenarios and AI conversational partners.
Users receive real-time feedback and are rated on a three-flame scale to gamify the experience.
Although the AI isn't perfect, the feature provides a simulation to practice conversational skills for real-life interactions.

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Walmart slashed the price of this mini gaming PC to $330

The GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus gaming PC price has been reduced to $328 from its original price of $400 at Walmart.
Equipped with an AMD Ryzen7 5825U processor, AMD Radeon Graphics, and 32GB of RAM, the GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus is a compact gaming PC with impressive specifications.
It features a 1TB SSD, dual cooling fans, and a heatsink, along with support for 4K Ultra HD resolution through multiple ports.
With a $72 discount, the GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus is a solid gaming PC available at a more affordable price, but stocks may be limited.

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