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These 'smart' glasses don't boast a AI assistant, but they can turn into sunglasses in an instant

Chamelo has introduced Prime, a new eyewear model that can automatically transition from glasses to sunglasses.
The glasses feature a light sensor built into the bridge, along with an 'Autopilot' feature that adjusts the tint of the lenses based on the lighting conditions.
The proprietary Eclipse Tint-Adjustable lenses offer 100% UV protection and can be adjusted between four tint levels.
Chamelo Prime glasses are set to ship from December with a price tag of $249.

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Microsoft just ramped up its cloud rivalry with Google by accusing it of 'shadow campaigns'

Microsoft publicly accused Google of running 'shadow campaigns' to undermine its business and influence cloud regulation in Europe.
Microsoft alleged that Google formed a group called the Open Cloud Coalition to tilt the regulatory landscape in favor of its own cloud services.
Google responded by stating its concerns with Microsoft's anticompetitive practices and the negative downstream effects they have on cybersecurity, innovation, and choice.
This accusation highlights the intensifying tensions between the two tech giants, as they compete in the cloud market where Microsoft has historically outperformed Google.

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AMD may completely dominate CES 2025

AMD is rumored to be releasing a range of consumer products at CES 2025, including X3D desktop CPUs, handheld chips, and RDNA 4 graphics cards.
For laptops, AMD is expected to release Kraken Point APUs, Ryzen AI Max processors, and Fire Range CPUs, along with X3D CPUs designed for laptops.
Gaming handheld enthusiasts can look forward to the release of Ryzen Z2, Ryzen Z2 Extreme, and Ryzen Z2G chips.
AMD is also said to be launching RDNA 4 GPUs during CES 2025, targeting the mainstream market.

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Apple has quietly given the M4 iMac some hidden upgrades –here are the ones you may have missed

Apple has made a handful of interesting changes to the M4 iMac
The M4 iMac can support an external display running an 8K resolution at 120Hz
The M4 iMac can support up to two external displays with a 10-core M4 chip
The iMac's accessories now come with USB-C connectivity instead of Lightning

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D pricing leaks from multiple retailers, and it could be bad news for PC gamers

The upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU is being listed by multiple retailers, and the pricing doesn't look favorable for PC gamers.
Retailers in France and Lithuania have listed the processor at prices around €556.27 and €557.31 respectively.
Wccftech claims that the processor will be at least 20% more expensive in Europe, with an estimated US MSRP between $450 and $500.
While the pricing may disappoint, the leaks suggest that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will feature a 5.2GHz max boost clock speed and potential inclusion of 'Next-Gen 3D V-Cache'.

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Fastest RAM in the world – G.Skill sets new record with DDR5 memory overclocked in excess of a staggering 12,000MT/s

G.Skill has set a new DDR5 RAM overclocking record with a speed of 12,112MT/s.
The record was achieved using G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 memory and liquid nitrogen cooling.
This is a new world record overclock for memory frequency as recorded by HWBOT.
DDR5 RAM is fast even in real-world overclocking, with recent innovations like CUDIMMs enhancing stability and overclocking potential.

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Meta is building an AI search engine – could it be the true Google rival we’ve been waiting for?

Meta is developing an AI search engine to replace Google and Microsoft in Meta AI.
The search engine aims to make Meta AI self-sufficient, reducing reliance on external sources for information.
The partnership with Reuters allows Meta AI users to get answers about news and events without leaving Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp.
The development of an AI search engine could pose a potential rival to Google's search dominance.

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What is SCIM Provisioning: In-Depth Guide [2024]

The ability to outsource and automate repetitive daily tasks is at the core of why SCIM provisioning exists.
SCIM provisioning involves setting up an automated workflow that caters to the following needs. Assigning new user accounts or provisioning users. Updating roles and access levels as needed. Safely removing user identites when they are no longer in use, also known as de-provisioning users.
The System for Cross-domain Identity Management(SCIM) is an open web standard that serves this purpose of providing a way to easily authenticate users of your app across third party services.
By providing a standardized API and data model, SCIM makes automated user provisioning, de-provisioning and management possible across various clouds apps.
Once the fundamental ingredients as defined in the specification documents are fulfilled, implementing your customized SCIM server is achievable.
Important features to look out for when weighing and eventually selecting a SCIM provider, include compatibility with existing systems, ease of integration and deployment, security features and compliance, scalability and performance, customer support and documentation.
Okta, WorkOS, Frontegg, Stytch and OneLogin were listed among the top SCIM providers for 2024 based on their features, pros and cons.
Choosing a SCIM provider can be a weighty decision. Common pitfalls engineering teams face during selection process include overlooking compliance of SCIM providers, failure to evaluate compatibility and setting wrong expectations.
The summary also provided SCIM Provider recommendations based on specific needs and scenarios such as for Education and Healthcare industries. Related readings were also shared.

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FusionIQ Launches Industry’s First Digital Wealth Management Solution for Wallet Companies

FusionIQ has launched FIQ Wallet, the first digital wealth management platform designed for digital wallet companies.
FIQ Wallet empowers wallet providers to offer wealth management services such as goals-based advice and self-directed investing.
The solution aims to increase user engagement and loyalty by allowing users to invest directly from their payment wallets.
FIQ Wallet offers fast onboarding, a unified investing experience, intelligent goals-based investing, modern trading tools, and enterprise-grade security.

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This could be why you're stuck on the Apple Intelligence waitlist

If you're an iPhone owner eager to get started with Apple Intelligence after the launch of iOS 18.1, you might be disappointed to discover that there's a waitlist to access the new AI features.
The delay might be down to Apple's Private Cloud Compute (PCC) platform, which is responsible for processing AI requests that can't be managed on-device.
The process of granting users access to the server space needs to be staggered, possibly due to advanced authentication methods.
Most users are only on the waitlist for a few hours or minutes, and more Apple Intelligence features are expected with iOS 18.2.

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New Mac mini leak suggests rumors were right: Apple’s revamped PC is smaller, has M4 and M4 Pro CPUs – and there’s a welcome surprise when it comes to memory

Apple's Mac mini M4 leak confirms previous rumors of a smaller size and updated processors.
The new Mac mini will offer a choice of M4 and M4 Pro CPUs, with the top-end chip having 14-cores and a 20-core GPU.
Memory capacity on the M4 model will be increased to 64GB, compared to the current max of 32GB.
The Mac mini M4 is expected to have two USB-C ports on the front and possibly three on the rear, along with a headphone jack.

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Deploying a Complete ASP.NET Framework Web Application on Amazon EKS

Containers increase scalability and reduce the complexity of deploying web applications. In this article, we go through the process of deploying an ASP.NET framework web application on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
The article is structured into several sections leading with prerequisites that must be satisfied before proceeding. Briefly, you need an AWS account, AWS CLI, Kubectl, Docker, and some familiarity with Kubernetes terminology.
To begin, the article explains how to create an EKS cluster and then configures the Kubernetes CLI tool (kubectl) before finally setting up a node group.
The containerized ASP.NET application is then created by writing a Dockerfile and building the image. Next, a repository is created in Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR), and the image is pushed via Docker push command.
The deployment to Amazon EKS is done through a Kubernetes deployment and service. Two YAML files are written, deployment.yaml and service.yaml, which are used to apply the deployment and service respectively.
The article ends with a few pointers on further management and monitoring features available in Amazon EKS, like using Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring, logging within ASP.NET, and auto-scaling configuration.
Overall, the article provides an excellent guide for developers looking to deploy their ASP.NET web application to Amazon's EKS service.

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Cloud Migration Strategies: The 7 Rs of Cloud Migration

A migration strategy is integral to move workloads, data, and applications to the cloud.
AWS provides a flexible framework of 7 R's strategy to guide businesses in migration.
The 7 R's are Retain, Relocate, Rehost, Replatform, Repurchase, Refactor, and Retire.
Businesses can assess their current environment, estimate TCO, and evaluate their cloud readiness to define the migration plan.
The mobilize phase involves creating a migration-ready environment by upskilling teams, building a landing zone, and ensuring security and compliance.
AWS provides a comprehensive set of migration tools like AWS Migration Hub, AWS Application Discovery Service, AWS Application Migration Service, AWS Database Migration Service, AWS Snowball, and AWS Snowmobile.
Incremental migration can be implemented to reduce downtime and manage risks during the migration.
Post-migration, businesses can modernize their applications using AWS tools and services like serverless architectures, containers and microservices, AI/ML and data analytics.
Operational health can be maintained by monitoring and optimizing performance, security, compliance, and using managed services like AWS Systems Manager.
By selecting the right strategy, companies can ensure a smooth and efficient migration process, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency.

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AWS and Plaid Advance the Business Case for Open Banking and Pay by Bank

US financial companies now have the opportunity to leverage Open Banking and Pay by Bank following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) release of its final Rule 1033 draft on Oct 22. Plaid and AWS are among companies pushing the envelope in Open Banking, building solutions from bill payment modernisation to merchant-driven cashback. The user experience is central to pay-by-bank adoption, with consumers able to authenticate their account information and make payments over biometrically-driven, digitised services.
Pay-by-bank solutions are making headway in specific use cases, such as account-to-account transfers, but broader adoption will require clearer value demonstration for consumers and merchants. Merchants are already seeking out turnkey solutions to integrate pay by bank into existing checkout flows.
For financial services to move to successfully implement pay-by-bank solutions, the underlying technology systems have to evolve. The ability to handle real-time expectations in a scalable fashion, including instant fund transfers while preventing fraud and ensuring transparency, will be imperative to success.
The finalized Rule 1033 draft represents a major step in advancing Open Banking and Pay by Bank solutions in the U.S., with the 60 days before implementation an opportunity for banks and fintechs to innovate and align their systems to meet new compliance requirements. Stable safeguards and fraud liability for consumers and their data protection are fundamental to their adoption.
Incentives, beyond merchant-driven incentives and cashback for younger consumers to try pay-by-bank for eCommerce, are key to driving adoption while building trust and familiarity with the system. The move must be seen as more than a compliance obligation for financial institutions.
The UK's 2017 introduction of Open Banking prompted the advent of more innovative, customer-data driven solutions and since then the evolution of seamless payment solutions like Pay for Bank. Both AWS and Plaid have been at the forefront of developing strategies to advance the case for more innovative Open Banking and Pay by Bank solutions.
Consumer expectations and behaviours surrounding financial service delivery are expected to change considerably in the US following the implementation of the finalized Rule 1033 draft. The ruling is expected to facilitate value-based Open Banking and Pay by Bank solutions, rewriting the financial sector's delivery narrative.

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API Gateway integration with AWS Services.

AWS API Gateway is highly available and scalable and provides easy integration with various AWS services like lambda, dynamodb, step functions and external or internal HTTP endpoints.
There are multiple ways to integrate Lambda Function with API Gateway including Lambda Proxy and Lambda Direct Integration. HTTP and Rest APIs are supported.
AWS Integration lets an API expose AWS service actions. In HTTP Endpoint Integrations APIs, requests flow from clients through API Gateway to external HTTP endpoints.
Mock Integration lets API Gateway return a response without sending the request further to the backend. Private integrations allow integration with services running in VPC by using VPC private links through network load balancer or to on premises services using AWS direct connect.
List, download or upload files to an AWS S3 bucket using API Gateway. A complete javascript code for this use case can be found on Github at https://github.com/SMKHub/cdk-s3-api.
API Gateway provides features like authorization, throttling, CORS, caching, transformations, openAPI specs, custom domain names to name a few.
Setting up integration requests parameters and response parameters is necessary for API GW to successfully call S3 apis and send response back to client.
Testing of API can be done using postman. Access key and secret access key must be set as API Gw authentication is set to IAM in CDK construct.
Finally, delete resources from the AWS account using the 'cdk destroy' command and manually delete objects from the S3 bucket before cdk destroy to avoid stack deletion failure.
Run 'cdk synth' to validate if code is fine and then run 'cdk deploy' to create stack resources in AWS account.

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