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Epson’s new inkjet tank printer for the home is fast enough for the office

Epson has announced a new inkjet tank printer, the EcoTank ET-2980, which is designed for home use but offers fast printing
The printer features heat-free MEMS chips, enabling energy-saving and faster print speeds than previous models
The EcoTank ET-2980 prints monochrome documents at 15 ppm and color documents at 8 ppm
It comes with enough ink to last up to three years, making it a cost-effective printing solution for home or general-purpose use

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Intel might not launch a better Battlemage GPU, and gamers really need one

According to a leak, Intel might not launch a flagship GPU to follow the Arc B580.
The fate of Intel's next-gen GPUs, Arc Celestial, seems uncertain.
The BMG-G31 GPU, Intel's halo card for this generation, is reportedly dead.
There might be a delay in the release of Intel's next-gen Celestial GPUs, causing further disappointment for gamers.

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Newspaper Lawsuit Against OpenAI Can Proceed Says Judge

A copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft can proceed, according to a US federal judge.
US District Judge Sidney Stein ruled that The New York Times and other newspapers can continue with their copyright lawsuit, aiming to end the usage of their stories to train AI chatbots.
OpenAI has faced multiple copyright infringement claims, including lawsuits from US news outlets, Canadian news publishers, and an Indian news publishing group.
The judge dismissed some of the claims but allowed the majority of the case to continue, potentially leading to a jury trial.

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Vivaldi boosts privacy by adding a VPN right in your browser

Vivaldi, a Norwegian-based browser, has integrated Proton VPN into its latest version, providing a secure and privacy-focused VPN service to users.
Vivaldi has partnered with Proton, a Swiss company known for its encrypted email service, to offer end-to-end encrypted services that prioritize privacy.
The partnership aims to provide European alternatives to big tech services and preserve user privacy by avoiding data exploitation.
Vivaldi browser focuses on customization and does not collect user data, offering a free and privacy-centric alternative to Google Chrome.

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Image Processing with AWS Textract (Extracting Text from Newspaper Images I)

Amazon Textract is a powerful AWS service for extracting text, handwriting, and structured data from scanned documents, including newspaper images.
To extract text from newspaper images stored in an S3 bucket using Textract, follow these steps:
1. Upload the newspaper images to an S3 bucket.
2. Create an IAM role for Textract with necessary permissions.

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IOT-based Smart Ground water Recharge System

The article discusses the development of a Smart Rainwater Harvesting System using IoT and AI technologies for efficient water management.
It highlights the need for sustainable groundwater recharge due to declining underground water levels in India.
The system incorporates smart sensors, microcontrollers, and cloud analytics to optimize water collection and distribution.
Key features include real-time data acquisition, automated water distribution based on various factors, and remote monitoring.
It utilizes Machine Learning for prediction, optimization, and efficient water storage strategies to avoid wastage.
The IoT-based system enables monitoring soil moisture levels, household water needs, and groundwater recharge requirements.
NodeMCU ESP8266 is used for real-time monitoring and automation, allowing for wireless connectivity and automated alerts.
Experiments showed a 40% improvement in water utilization efficiency and cost reduction, benefiting groundwater conservation and irrigation planning.
Future enhancements may include edge AI implementation, scalability for industrial use, and blockchain integration for transparent water management records.
Integrating technology with sustainability is crucial in addressing global water scarcity issues.

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OpenAI halts free GPT-4o image generation after Studio Ghibli viral trend

OpenAI has halted the free version of its in-app image generator, powered by GPT-4o reasoning model.
Users started sharing images in the style of Studio Ghibli, leading to OpenAI reconsidering its rollout strategy.
OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, changed his profile picture to a Studio Ghibli style image, but the update is delayed for the free tier of ChatGPT.
The GPT-4o reasoning model uses an autoregressive approach to generate sharp and coherent text and images.

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Text Processing with AWS Bedrock (Extracting Text from Newspaper Images II)

AWS Bedrock Textract makes it easy to automate the process of processing text extracted from newspaper images.
Key components for the process include S3, DynamoDB, and AWS Bedrock.
A CheckpointManager class in DynamoDB helps in keeping track of processed files to avoid duplication.
The NewsProcessor class reads the extracted text, sends it to AWS Bedrock for structuring, and saves the output back to S3.

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IT Leader’s Guide to Software as a Service

This is a comprehensive tech guide that provides an overview of Software as a Service (SaaS).
The guide contains the latest and most accurate details about SaaS, explaining how it works, key characteristics, forms of applications, benefits, and challenges.
It was created by Madeline Clarke through 20 hours of research, writing, editing, and design.
The resource is available for download at a cost of $19 or for free with an annual TechRepublic Premium subscription.

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Alkami and Greenlight Partner to Bring Youth Banking to Financial Services

Alkami Technology, Inc, partners with Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. to bring youth banking to financial services.
Greenlight's family finance app allows kids and teens to learn money management skills with parental supervision and provides opportunities for banks and credit unions to grow deposit accounts.
Alkami's integration with Greenlight enables account holders to access the debit card and finance mobile app, offering financial literacy tools and seamless transition from youth to adult accounts.
The partnership aims to help families build healthy financial habits and make financial education more accessible, supporting the mission to help parents raise financially-smart kids.

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The Future is Serverless

Serverless Architecture enables businesses to build and deploy applications without worrying about infrastructure management.
Key benefits of Serverless Architecture include no server management, event-driven execution, auto-scaling, pay-as-you-go pricing, and stateless functions.
The core components of Serverless Architecture are Function as a Service (FaaS), Backend as a Service (BaaS), Event Triggers, and Managed Databases & Storage.
Real-world use cases for Serverless Architecture include REST APIs & Microservices, real-time data processing, chatbots & notifications, IoT applications, and automated backups & CRON jobs.

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Google Cloud Becomes Validator and Backs Injective’s Growth

Google Cloud has become a validator on the Injective network to enhance its decentralized finance ecosystem and enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Injective has integrated its services with Google Cloud's data analytics platform, BigQuery, allowing developers to access real-time blockchain data for various purposes.
Injective has partnered with global giants such as Deutsche Telekom to further establish its presence and attract larger companies to the DeFi space.
Injective has released a native EVM layer and provides round-the-clock stock trading, offering users the ability to trade stocks, like Tesla shares, without time or market restrictions.

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Google is testing a new refresh shortcut for AI Mode

Google is testing a new refresh shortcut for AI Mode in its search feature.
The shortcut allows users to refresh the AI Mode conversation without leaving the page.
Currently, AI Mode is available to Google One AI Premium subscribers, but may soon expand to free users.
Some users on the waitlist for AI Mode with a free Google account have gained access to the feature.

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Google Cloud to Power Thai Stock Exchange’s New AI Platform

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Google Cloud are collaborating to develop ATLAS (Automated Thai Listed Company AI-Info System).
ATLAS is an AI-powered search platform designed to improve the efficiency of Thailand's capital markets.
It uses Google Cloud's Vertex AI and Gemini 2.0 Flash model to allow users to retrieve information through natural language prompts.
SET plans to integrate Google Cloud's BigQuery platform for real-time data analysis and make ATLAS available to listed companies and investors.

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Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Factory is a cloud-based ETL service for data integration and transformation at scale.
Key features include serverless data integration, scalability, hybrid data movement, and data transformation.
Components of Azure Data Factory include datasets, activities, and data flows.
Data flows provide non-coding data transformation at scale.

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