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Microsoft accused of ‘tech extortion’ over Windows 10 support ending in campaign to get people to upgrade to Linux

KDE has started a campaign to convince Windows 10 users to switch to Linux, criticizing Microsoft's handling of the end of support for Windows 10.
The campaign accuses Microsoft of 'tech extortion' due to the end-of-life deadline for Windows 10 and the system requirements for Windows 11.
KDE stated that after October 14, Windows 10 will be unsupported, insecure, and halt app updates, pushing users towards new hardware.
The campaign points out the environmental impact of replacing older machines, calling it a form of 'unwilling pollution.'
Criticism towards Microsoft's Windows 11 requirements suggests it could lead to many computers becoming obsolete and adding to e-waste.
KDE advocates for Linux as a solution to keep older hardware functional and avoid contributing to electronic waste through premature disposal.
Switching to Linux may pose challenges for less tech-savvy users due to differences in interface, app compatibility, and potential hardware issues.
While some experienced users may find Linux a viable option, others may struggle with the transition, relying heavily on community support.
Calling out Microsoft for 'extortion' was deemed excessive as Windows is a paid OS with extended support options available for purchase.
The campaign aims to capture dissatisfied Windows users but is advised to moderate its language and approach to avoid extremism.

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What is AWS Strands Agent? 🧐 AI App with AWS Strands, Bedrock, Nova, Fast API, Streamlit UI 🤖

AWS Strands Agent is an open-source framework to develop AI agents that can run in various environments such as VSCode, Docker containers, and AWS services like Lambda, ECS, and EKS.
The motivation behind using an agent framework like AWS Strands includes structured workflows, session and memory support, multi-agent orchestration, tool integration, multi-model flexibility, and being production-ready.
The agent loop in AWS Strands involves interpreting user input, processing it with a language model, deciding on tool usage, executing tools, continuing reasoning with new information, and producing responses, enabling multi-step reasoning and autonomous actions.
To develop a custom app with AWS Strands, Nova, FastAPI, and Streamlit, you can install necessary libraries, reach the LLM model, and create application code utilizing tools like calculator, current_time, and python_repl.
The application code involves setting up an Agent with a specific model, system prompt, and tools, and creating endpoints for user queries, enabling the agent to respond with appropriate messages.
Additionally, a Streamlit UI is implemented for user interaction with the AI agent, where users can ask questions and receive responses from the agent within the interface.
The post concludes by highlighting the steps to access AWS Bedrock models, implement an AWS Strands agent with Nova-Pro, FastAPI, and Streamlit UI, and invites feedback and comments on the tutorial.
Overall, AWS Strands Agent provides a robust framework for developing AI agents with advanced capabilities, offering flexibility, integration with various tools, and a seamless development experience.
For those interested in AI agent development, exploring tools like AWS Strands, Google ADK, CrewAI, and Langchain, and areas related to language model usage and agent development can lead to valuable insights and learning opportunities.

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Bhupender Panwar: Architecting the Future of AI, Data, and Cloud

Bhupender Panwar is a Lead AI & Data Cloud Architect at Salesforce and a transformative figure in the tech world with over 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud infrastructure.
His academic background includes a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering from Maharshi Dayanand University and a Master’s in Computer Science from Arizona State University, specializing in Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, and Data Mining.
Known for his visionary leadership and relentless innovation, Bhupender has contributed significantly to enterprise systems, cloud-native architecture, and real-time analytics, earning him elite industry accolades such as the Salesforce All Star Ranger status.
Bhupender's leadership at Salesforce involves strategic clarity, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on delivering secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions. His pioneering innovations have set benchmarks for engineering excellence in the industry, while his academic research background reflects his commitment to impactful real-world applications of technology.

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Kion Unveils New FinOps Governance Capabilities and Partnership with ProsperOps to Help Customers Maximize Cloud Value

Kion announced new FinOps governance platform upgrades and a partnership with ProsperOps to help organizations optimize cloud spending and automate governance processes.
The new Kion version 3.13 offers enhanced chargeback capabilities, improved dashboard experience, and automation features for increased efficiency across multicloud environments.
The partnership with ProsperOps enables a shift from reactive cost control to strategic financial operations, particularly beneficial for government agencies and regulated industries.
Kion was recognized as an IDC Innovator for its FinOps and Cloud Cost Transparency services, showcasing its commitment to supporting cloud market evolution and customer service.

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Inside Google Cloud’s next-gen cloud play: AI agents and partner co-creation

The cloud is evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence playing a central role in transforming entire ecosystems.
Google Cloud's Jim Anderson highlights the increasing complexity and opportunities presented by AI for partners and customers.
Partners are transitioning into co-creators in the realm of cloud-empowered AI, particularly with the rise of agent-driven applications.
The nature of engagement has shifted from transactional to journey-oriented, with Google's ecosystem partners evolving into co-creators and leveraging AI tools to solve complex customer problems.

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Mirror worlds: Can digital twins save humanity?

Tuvalu, a low-lying Pacific nation, faces sea level rise faster than the global average, leading to plans to replicate the entire nation virtually.
The 'Future Now' initiative aims to create a digital twin of Tuvalu on the Metaverse to preserve cultural heritage and conduct administrative processes.
Digital twins, evolving from simulations in aerospace missions in the 1960s, now offer real-time data reflections of physical spaces with potential in diverse industries.
Projects like DestinE aim to create a digital twin of Earth with advanced resolutions for climate predictions and adapting to climate change challenges.
Advancements in technology enable simulations like a digital twin of Singapore for urban planning, flood risk identification, and infrastructure development.
Challenges in developing digital twins include balancing data complexities, predictive accuracy, and understanding AI-driven predictions.
Researchers use LiDAR technology to create digital twins of buildings, cities, and even entire countries to predict impacts of climate change and plan responses.
Digital twins offer opportunities for scenario simulations, personalized healthcare planning, and climate adaptation strategies on various scales.
For vulnerable nations like Tuvalu, facing the threat of submersion due to climate change, digital twins provide a means to prepare for worst-case scenarios.
The ambition to complete a full digital replica of Earth by 2030 raises questions about the efficacy of digital twins in replicating a world facing environmental collapse.
While digital twins hold promise in predicting climate change impacts, challenges lie in data complexity, model prediction transparency, and real-world validation.

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Zscaler expands zero-trust and AI capabilities across cloud and branch environments

Zscaler Inc. announced new product updates aimed at extending zero-trust security across distributed environments.
The updates include offerings for securing remote and cloud-native infrastructures, along with AI-powered tools for data classification, threat detection, and segmentation.
New capabilities introduced by Zscaler include a Zero Trust Branch appliance, a Zero Trust Gateway for cloud workload protection, enhanced microsegmentation, and a B2B Exchange platform for partner collaboration.
The latest innovations by Zscaler aim to seamlessly unify operations, enhance threat defenses, and provide secure connectivity across various aspects of enterprise environments.

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Asana shares drop as earnings results top estimates but revenue growth slows

Asana Inc. shares dropped over 7% in late trading due to concerns about slowing revenue growth, despite reporting earnings and revenue above expectations for the fiscal 2026 first quarter.
In the reported quarter, Asana's adjusted earnings per share were five cents, up from a loss of six cents per share in the same period last year. Revenue stood at $187.3 million, a 9% increase year-over-year, surpassing analysts' expectations.
The company attributed its strong performance to customer growth, with 24,297 'core customers' and 728 customers spending $100,000 or more annually by the end of the quarter.
Despite positive business highlights like the launch of Asana AI Studio and improved integrations, investors were wary of the lower-than-expected revenue growth rate of 9%, down from 26% in the previous year, leading to the after-hours share price decline.

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Arithmetic Intensity In Decoding: A Hardware-Efficient Perspective (Princeton University)

Researchers at Princeton University published a technical paper titled 'Hardware-Efficient Attention for Fast Decoding.'
The paper introduces Grouped-Tied Attention (GTA) and Grouped Latent Attention (GLA) to optimize attention mechanisms for efficient decoding.
Experiments show that GTA and GLA achieve quality comparable to existing methods while reducing memory usage and enhancing parallel scalability.
The GLA kernel outperforms FlashMLA in speculative decoding scenarios, leading to reduced latency and increased throughput in online serving benchmarks.

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Amazon is in talks to roll out AI coding assistant Cursor internally as employee interest spikes

Amazon is in talks to adopt the AI coding tool Cursor for its employees.
Amazon typically advises employees to be cautious using outside AI tools.
Several employees at the tech giant have been pushing to use Cursor.
An internal Slack message revealed that Amazon is in discussions with Cursor to deploy the AI tool while addressing security concerns.

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We're all on AI time now and you better get used to it

The rapid pace of AI and connected technologies is transforming the tech landscape at an unprecedented speed.
Generative model capabilities are now doubling every three months, shaping the AI Model Law.
Large Language Models (LLMs) are being adopted swiftly, with ChatGPT reaching remarkable milestones in a short time.
A report by Mary Meeker emphasizes the transformative nature of AI and the unparalleled speed of AI technology evolution.
Meeker's presentation highlights the drastic increase in ChatGPT users and paid subscribers, reflecting a rapid acceptance of AI.
The historical development of AI, from Deep Blue to recent advancements like autonomous cars and AlphaGo, has led to the accelerated pace of AI growth.
AI predictions by 2030 include creating movies, operating robots, running autonomous businesses, and simulating human-like minds.
The fast-paced advancements in AI technology signal an imminent reality that may surpass current predictions and expectations.
Despite debates on GPU performance and AI Model Law, the rapid progress in model development outpaces silicon advancements.
As AI Time unfolds, the transformative impact of AI on various sectors becomes increasingly evident, challenging traditional norms and expectations.

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I Got A Free Cloud Server for Life

Oracle Cloud's Always Free Tier allows users to run a cloud server with 4 CPUs, 24 GB RAM, and 200 GB storage for free, forever.
Unlike other cloud providers with free trials that expire after a year, Oracle Cloud's offering does not have any time limit or hidden fees.
This free cloud server can be used for various purposes such as hosting websites, running game servers, or developing backend systems for applications.
Oracle Cloud's generous free tier provides a reliable server that exceeds the limitations of free tiers offered by other major cloud providers.

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AMD looks like it’s losing the GPU war based on new Steam survey, with Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti proving itself to be popular already

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti is already present in the top GPUs for Steam gamers with a 0.21% market share, less than two months after launch.
AMD’s RX 9070 models have not appeared in the Steam hardware survey yet, and it's speculated that their fortunes may change with the RX 9060 GPUs.
The RTX 5060 Ti has outperformed AMD's RX 9070 models in sales, per the May Steam hardware survey results.
The RTX 5070 gained 0.33% market share, and RTX 5080 improved to 0.47% in the same period.
AMD’s RX 9070 models have not gained any percentage points in the survey since their launch three months ago.
The lack of appearance of AMD’s RX 9070 models in the Steam survey may be attributed to supply levels and pricing issues.
The pricing of AMD's RX 9070 GPUs is inflated, with the RX 9070 XT priced at $800 in the US, making it inaccessible for many buyers.
In contrast, the RTX 5060 Ti is available for around $390, making it more affordable for gamers, although with performance trade-offs.
Buyers may opt for the RTX 5060 Ti due to affordability and its similarity on paper to higher-tier Nvidia GPUs, despite potential performance limitations.
The upcoming AMD RX 9060 models may introduce more affordable options, but their pricing and availability will play a key role in their success.

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Chat Control – Poland's EU Presidency gives up on the voluntary scan of your encrypted chats

Poland's EU Presidency has given up on making the scanning of encrypted chats voluntary, failing to find a majority agreement.
The disputed child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill couldn't secure necessary majority support among EU members.
The EU Commission introduced the Chat Control proposal in May 2022 to require scanning of users' chats, including encrypted ones.
Denmark, set to take over EU Presidency in July, may continue pushing the controversial Chat Control proposal.

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Meta Quest 4 reportedly delayed until 2027 – and we could see a whole new kind of Meta VR headset

The Meta Quest 4 headset has reportedly been delayed until 2027, with a possible redesign expected.
A high-end Meta headset named Puffin could launch next year as an alternative.
No updates are available on Asus or Lenovo's Horizon OS headsets at the moment.
The focus of the new Puffin headset may lean more towards productivity and static entertainment rather than gaming.

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