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Google expands AI Overviews to over 100 more countries

Google is expanding its AI Overview feature to over 100 countries.
AI Overview uses generative AI to summarize search topics and display information at the top of the results page.
The feature is now available in seven languages and to users in the U.S. and other countries who sign up for the 'AI Overviews and more' experiment.
Despite initial issues, Google has continued to expand and improve the Overview feature, incorporating paid ads and additional functionalities.

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Best Buy is knocking $500 off the Samsung G8 gaming monitor

Best Buy is currently offering a $500 discount on the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey Neo G8 Gaming Monitor.
The monitor boasts a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG response time, making it one of the fastest 32-inch monitors available.
It features a 3840 x 2160 resolution, Samsung's Quantum HDR 2000 picture processing, and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness.
Other notable features include various ports, automatic input switching, and a height/angle-adjustable monitor stand.

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AWS India customers can now setup automated recurring payments on their cards

AWS India customers can now setup automated recurring payments on their cards
Customers can pay their monthly AWS invoices through e-mandates on their debit and credit cards.
Automated recurring payments will streamline the bill payment process for customers.
E-mandate setup allows for automatic payments and helps prevent missed payments.

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🔍 Integrating AWS OpenSearch in a Next.js App

Integrating AWS OpenSearch in a Next.js App
Prerequisites: AWS Account with OpenSearch Service access, Next.js project set up, Basic familiarity with REST APIs and JSON
Step 1: Setting Up AWS OpenSearch - Create a domain in AWS Management Console
Step 2: Configuring OpenSearch Client in Next.js - Install AWS SDK and OpenSearch Client and set up the client in Next.js
Step 3: Creating an Index in OpenSearch - Create an index to structure and store documents
Step 4: Adding Data to the OpenSearch Index - Add documents (data) to the index
Step 5: Implementing the Search Feature - Set up a search route to query OpenSearch and return matching results
Step 6: Integrating Search into the UI - Add a search component to display search results
Performance Metrics: Testing and Tuning OpenSearch - Optimize indexing strategy, query optimization, and scale nodes for performance

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Celebrating 10 Years of Amazon ECS: Powering a Decade of Containerized Innovation

Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a cornerstone technology of AWS.
Developers have come to rely on the simplicity and reliability of Amazon ECS to manage their containers at scale, ushering in a new era of cloud-native development.
Over the past decade, Amazon ECS has consistently innovated, marking many pivotal moments that have enabled businesses to build and manage applications efficiently.
The service offers high performance and operational simplicity, including a serverless option with AWS Fargate for seamless container orchestration.
Customers, such as SmugMug and Smartsheet, have praised the service, claiming it has helped them streamline operations, deploy more frequently, and reduce engineering time significantly.
Over the years, Amazon ECS has powered massive operations like Prime Day 2024 that launched an impressive 77.24 million ECS tasks, Rufus, a shopping assistant, and many more.
The AWS team has continuously innovated in the areas of high performance, agility, resilience, and security, designed to empower developers with an exceptional experience, driving broader, simpler integrations, and new possibilities for emerging workloads like generative AI.
As we look to the future, Amazon ECS is expected to continue pushing boundaries, enabling even more innovative and scalable solutions.
For those new to Amazon ECS, the 'Getting Started With Amazon ECS' guide and the self-paced Amazon ECS workshop tutorials are recommended.
Amazon ECS has consistently evolved, removing barriers for developers and businesses, making it one of the most scalable and reliable container orchestration solutions.

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AWS Weekly Roundup: New code editor in AWS Lambda console, Amazon Q Business analytics, Claude 3.5 upgrades, and more (October 28, 2024)

AWS Lambda introduces a new code editing experience in the AWS console based on the popular Code-OSS, Visual Studio Code Open Source code editor.
Amazon Bedrock now allows customers to import and use their customized models alongside existing foundation models through a single, unified API.
EC2 Image Builder adds support for creating and managing machine images for macOS workloads, in addition to existing Windows and Linux support.
Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 model family in Amazon Bedrock receives significant upgrades, including improved intelligence for Claude 3.5 Sonnet and new computer use capabilities in public beta.
Amazon Connect introduces screen sharing capabilities for agents, offering an opportunity to personalize and improve customer experiences.
Amazon Aurora now supports a highly available and fully managed Global Database writer endpoint, simplifying routing for applications.
Amazon Q Business now offers an analytics dashboard and integration with Amazon CloudWatch Logs, providing comprehensive insights into the usage of Amazon Q Business application environments and Amazon Q Apps.
AWS introduces a new Resiliency widget on myApplications, offering enhanced visibility and control over application resilience.

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How Amazon Web Services is Transforming Northern Virginia’s Tech Landscape

Northern Virginia has emerged as a significant player in the tech industry, thanks to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
AWS has drastically changed the tech landscape of Northern Virginia, attracting an array of tech companies, startups and data centers.
The impact of AWS on the region has led to job creation, offering varying roles from technical positions to marketing and customer support.
AWS’s programs and resources have made it easier for startups to establish themselves in the region. The AWS Activate program offers credits, training and support to build startups.
AWS’s presence has led to a vibrant ecosystem where startups can collaborate and share ideas through various networking events and meetups.
AWS recognises the importance of upskilling and has launched training programs that provide a skilled workforce to meet the demands of the tech industry.
AWS provides resources and support tailored for local businesses, helping them navigate the Cloud landscape and grow.
AWS’s investment in infrastructure building has led to significant development in the region, attracting more tech companies and startups.
As the region continues to develop, AWS will remain at the forefront through increased collaboration, sustainability commitments and upskilling initiatives.
AWS’s impact on Northern Virginia presents exciting possibilities for young people interested in technology.

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iOS 18.1 is finally here, but this is not the Apple Intelligence you’ve been looking for

Apple Intelligence has finally arrived with the release of iOS 18.1, iPad OS 18.1 or macOS Sequoia 15.1 but feels underwhelming after the billing by Apple.
The update offers Writing Tools for proofreading, summarization, Notification summaries, Clean Up in Photos, and a redesigned Siri.
Siri is not any smarter than before and is yet to have a proper ChatGPT integration which may arrive with iOS 18.2 by the end of the year.
Apple's photo editing feature underwhelms compared to competitors like Google Gemini, Meta AI and Samsung Galaxy AI.
AI features are hidden in the background that may be easily missed by users. Apple's requirements for the iPhone are extremely high to use the AI features.
Apple's release is starting to feel like a whimper due to the geographically scattered nature of the rollout which won't be available on iPhone in the UK until December and April for the rest of Europe.
In December, Image Playground for creating AI images, Genmoji for creating custom emoji etc., and a much-improved Mail app is expected to be launched.
Overall, users might feel a little bit underwhelmed with the current update of Apple Intelligence.

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Samsung AR glasses patent teases more affordable specs than Meta Orion

Samsung has filed a patent for AR glasses that allow multiple users to sync their specs with a smartphone or tablet to enjoy a shared augmented space.
The patent suggests that the glasses could be more affordable than the Meta Orion specs and run on some version of Android, indicating Google's involvement in the XR collaboration.
The glasses rely on the processing power of the connected smartphone, making them similar to the Xreal Air 2 glasses, but with potential limitations of being locked into Android or Samsung smartphones.
The fate of Samsung's XR headset is uncertain, but the patent provides insights into the company's approach to implementing AR glasses.

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AI has a looming e-waste problem

Generative AI technology could lead to an additional 5 million tonnes of e-waste by 2030.
Annual generative AI e-waste could increase from 2,600 tonnes in 2023 to 2,500,000 tonnes per year in 2030.
Circular economy practices could reduce this waste by 16%-86%.
The rapid advances in AI technology are making older hardware obsolete quickly.

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Good news! Apple finally redesigns the Magic Mouse with USB-C! Bad news! The charging port is still on the bottom

Apple has announced a redesigned Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard for the new iMac, which now come with USB-C ports.
This is good news as it eliminates the need for Lightning cables and allows users to charge the peripherals using the same USB-C cable used for other devices.
However, the charging port for the Magic Mouse is still located on the bottom, which has been criticized as a design flaw.
Most other wireless mice have their charging port on the upper half, allowing simultaneous charging and usage.

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Apple launches new iMac with M4 chips, first Macs with Apple Intelligence

Apple launches new iMac with M4 chips and Apple Intelligence.
M4 iMac is 1.7x faster for daily productivity and up to 2.1x faster for demanding workflows.
New features include a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, 12MP Center Stage camera, and up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Pricing starts at $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999 and will be available on November 8, 2024.

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Apple’s M4 iMac brings next-gen power to your desktop

Apple has introduced the M4 chip to the iMac, making it the first Mac to feature Apple’s latest silicon chip.
The M4 chip brings significant performance improvements, with faster photo editing and gaming capabilities, and a 12MP front-facing camera that supports Center Stage.
The iMac now comes in new colors - green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver - with color-matched accessories.
Other updates include Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a nano-texture option to reduce glare.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a breath of fresh air on PC

Dragon Age: The Veilguard runs surprisingly well on PC with only a few rough patches.
After testing the game, here are the best settings to optimize performance on PC.
The game's best balance between performance and image quality is in the Medium to High settings.
Selective ray tracing enables you to apply ray tracing to areas where you'll notice it the most.
Strand hair enhances lighting and shadows on your character's hair and makes a huge visual difference.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard includes ray-traced reflections and ambient occlusion.
Performance is pretty good with ray tracing, and there are Upscaling options like DLSS 3 and XeSS.
Image quality differences among upscaling options aren't as stark, but DLSS wins overall.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard handles performance well with HD and Non-HD Graphics settings.
Ray tracing, selective ray tracing, and strand hair settings are game changers in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

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Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 issues just keep getting worse, with the new update now causing crashes on Intel motherboards

The new Windows 11 24H2 update is causing crashes on Intel Z890 motherboards.
The issue appears to be a conflict between dedicated and integrated GPUs.
Users need to disable integrated graphics in the motherboard BIOS to resolve the issue.
Microsoft needs to release a patch to address the problem.

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