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Anthropic’s Claude can now control computers like people do

Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet gains a performance boost and basic control over computers.
The new version outperforms Gemini 1.5 and GPT-4o on industry benchmarks.
Anthropic's lightweight Claude 3.5 Haiku also shows impressive performance in coding tasks.
Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet can now interact with desktop apps via the 'Computer Use' API.

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iMac deals: New, renewed and refurbished iMac computers

iMacs are one of the best all-in-one computers that offer reliable hardware and the benefits of MacOS.
Apple 21.5-inch iMac (2018) Renewed is a true bargain at $410 after markdown of 64% from its original price of $1,131.
Apple iMac 21.5-inch (mid 2017) Renewed keeps things simple and straightforward, costing $287 after a massive markdown of 74% from its original value of $1,099.
Apple iMac M1 (Refurbished) costs $725 after a markdown of 34% from its original price of $999.
Apple 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display (2019, Refurbished) is available at $888 after a markdown of 48% from its original price of $1,699.
Apple iMac M3 costs $1,149, reflecting a markdown of 8% from its original price of $1,299 and is the newest iMac on the market.
The best time to find the best iMac deals is during Prime Day and Black Friday.
If you want the latest iMac technology, you'll need to spend over $1,000, and more likely around $1,300-$1,500.
Consider your budget and priorities while buying an iMac.
Check out these MacBook deals or refurbished MacBook deals if you still want MacBook.

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Steam Deck 2: everything we know so far

Valve has hinted about the potential release of a next-gen Steam Deck with a more powerful chip. However, Valve made it clear that the gameplay experience must remain consistent across devices. They are looking for a significantly more powerful chip without sacrificing battery life and power efficiency.
Valve hinted that it may take a few more years before a true next-gen Deck with a significant horsepower bump is released.
Valve has learned about pricing from the original Steam Deck, with Gabe Newall describing the entry price being the critical factor. Valve initially thought that the entry price would be critical to its success, but it turns out that the most popular SKU is the most expensive one.
The release condition for Steam Deck 2 in pricing and model version could change when it is more likely to be released in a few years.
At this point, it is hard to say what the specs of the Steam Deck 2 could be and there is a good chance that Valve doesn’t know yet. The online speculation suggests that the chip could be an updated APU from AMD using their not-yet-released RDNA 4 graphics architecture and Zen 4 CPU architecture.
Valve has publicly said that the Steam Deck 2 will be much faster than the original Steam Deck but peak performance will not be the primary concern since power efficiency and battery life are clearly the primary focus for Valve.
The Steam Deck 2 may potentially have a display resolution and refresh rate different from the Steam Deck OLED. However, Valve wants to match the display to the device's capabilities.
For now, speculations surround what the second-generation Steam Deck could look like. We would likely have a good idea of what it would look like before Steam Deck 2’s release in a few years since Valve doesn't manufacture many chips.
A generation leap in compute that does not sacrifice battery life or power efficiency is what Valve is looking for, and it is clear that they are thinking about the future of the Steam Deck.
Steam Deck 2's software is still very much a work in progress, and there are features now that weren’t available for the Steam Deck, which could potentially make a significant difference for the Steam Deck 2, likely making it faster than the original Steam Deck.

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Automatic Indexing in Oracle 19c version

Machine learning is essential in Oracle 19c's Automatic Indexing, enabling the automatic creation, management, and optimization of indexes based on workload patterns.
Observing Patterns: The system watches which SQL queries are run most frequently and suggests or creates new indexes for the columns most often used in those queries.
Adjusting Over Time: The system can remove or change indexes that are no longer used to keep things efficient.
Machine learning in automatic indexing significantly improves database performance by intelligently managing indexes according to real-time data and evolving patterns.

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Upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet from Anthropic (available now), computer use (public beta), and Claude 3.5 Haiku (coming soon) in Amazon Bedrock

Anthropic has announced upgrades to its custom language model, Claude 3.5, in Amazon Bedrock.
Users now have access to a Sonnet model with greater computing power at the same cost. It exhibits improved coding capabilities and can be used across the software development life cycle.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet's computer use capabilities are in public beta, enabling users to direct the model to use computers the way humans do.
The upcoming Claude 3.5 Haiku model will combine rapid response times with improved reasoning capabilities, making it ideal for tasks which require both speed and intelligence.
Anthropic notes the upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet shows wide-ranging improvements on industry benchmarks.
Software developers now have access to three new integrated tools that provide a virtual set of hands to operate a computer.
Anthropic suggests this capability will rapidly improve in coming months.
The upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet is available today in Amazon Bedrock.
Claude 3.5 Haiku will be released in the coming weeks.
Anthropic recommends that developers explore lower-risk tasks with the new technology and start building applications with the ability to perform computer actions.

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Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service now supports using NVIDIA and AWS Neuron accelerated instance types with AL2023

Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service now supports using NVIDIA and AWS Neuron accelerated instance types with AL2023.
Improved security features and optimized boot time.
Newer kernel versions of AL2023 include NVIDIA GPU, AWS Inferentia, and AWS Trainium instances.
The EKS Optimized NVIDIA AMI includes NVIDIA drivers, NVIDIA Fabric Manager, and NVIDIA container toolkit.
The EKS Optimized Neuron AMI includes the Neuron driver.

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Want to experience Apple Intelligence on your Mac? You can opt into the macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta version to try it

Apple has released a near-final beta version of macOS Sequoia 15.1.
Developers and public beta testers can try the beta version.
The beta version introduces Apple Intelligence with AI-powered features.
Apple Intelligence works on newer Macs with Apple silicon processors.

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Report: How AI, platform engineering, and developer experience are impacting engineering performance

Google Cloud has released its 10th annual DORA report, which provides industry benchmarks for measuring engineering performance.
The report highlights the impact of AI, the growth of platform engineering, and the importance of developer experience.
AI adoption led to improvements in documentation quality and code review speed, but it also caused a decrease in delivery throughput and stability.
Platform engineering increases productivity for developers, particularly in larger companies, and companies should focus on user-centric design and developer independence for optimal results.
A healthy developer culture is crucial for reducing burnout and increasing productivity, and fostering a supportive culture and prioritizing user needs contribute to software development success.

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Mac users, say goodbye to your Lightning cables: new Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad may finally be coming with a USB-C charging port

Apple is rumored to be working on new renditions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad with USB-C charging ports.
The new peripherals are expected to launch alongside Apple's Mac M4 models.
The placement of the USB-C charging port on the Magic Mouse 2 may be different from the current base location.
The shift towards USB-C charging is in line with the industry standard and eliminates the need for Lightning cables.

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Thom Yorke and Julianne Moore join thousands of creatives in AI warning

Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, Julianne Moore, and Thom Yorke join 10,500 creatives in warning about the unlicensed use of their work by AI companies.
The statement emphasizes that using creative works without permission for training generative AI is a major threat to artists' livelihoods.
Authors, musicians, actors, and industry organizations have expressed their support for the statement.
The organizer of the letter, Ed Newton-Rex, highlights the importance of respecting artists' intellectual property rights in the development of AI models.

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Top 10 Scrum Master Skills for Your Resume: Technical Skills & Soft Skills for Leading a Scrum Team in 2024

To be a successful Scrum Master, one needs to have technical knowledge, understanding of Scrum process, ability to lead meetings, good time management skills, software knowledge, servant leadership qualities, efficient communication skills, organizational proficiency, flexibility with mindset, and strong leadership qualities.
In terms of hard skills, Scrum Masters should have an idea about software development life cycle, understanding of Scrum process, ability to host daily Scrum meetings and to analyze reports, impeccable time management, and know-how of free project management software.
Scrum Masters should have servant leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, organizational proficiency, flexible mentality, and strong leadership qualities as soft skills.
It is crucial to have the right communication skills to communicate between cross-functional teams clearly and efficiently. The person who holds a Scrum Master’s role must know how to convey data to the development team and make it clear what to do if a sprint isn’t sticking to the initial timeline.
Scrum Master's average earning potential is $120,000 per year, and having an educational background, work experience, and specific training can help in shaping a career in this field.
The hard skill of knowing how to get the most out of software tools can also help Scrum Masters in managing their workload along with streamlining communication and setting reminders for everything that needs to be done.
Scrum Master should encourage the team to continuously improve their knowledge to be adaptable and foster a culture of flexibility with the ability to adjust when a project changes paths.
Strong leadership that helps the team members relax into their responsibilities can improve productivity and boost quality standards along with building trust.
Developing all the essential Scrum Master skills can be accomplished by educating oneself on Agile principles, gaining work experience, and looking for proper training.
Scrum Masters are key players in Scrum teams and should possess both technical and soft skills to guide and support the team through the Agile project lifecycle.

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Introducing Amazon GuardDuty Detector Checker: Verify Enablement and Finding Publishing Configurations

Introducing Amazon GuardDuty Detector Checker: Verify Enablement and Finding Publishing Configurations
Amazon GuardDuty Detector Checker is a Python-based tool that helps validate the configuration of Amazon GuardDuty across multiple regions in an AWS environment.
It automates the process of listing enabled regions, checking GuardDuty status, retrieving detector IDs, and fetching publishing destinations for enabled detectors.
The tool aids in identifying gaps in GuardDuty coverage and ensuring proper configuration across all regions.

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Gemini will soon call and text for you, without you needing to unlock your phone

Gemini Live AI assistant on Android phones will soon have the ability to make calls and send messages even when the phone is locked.
Currently, only Google Assistant can perform these tasks without unlocking the device.
Gemini's settings will include an option to enable messaging and calling from locked devices.
The upcoming update also brings a simplified interface and better organization for Gemini Extensions.

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Having problems with your Asus ROG Ally? A new patch for Armoury Crate might have fixed some issues... but not all of them

Users of Asus ROG Ally and ROG Ally X have been facing issues with Armoury Crate software.
A recent patch (Armoury Crate 1.5.20) aimed to fix bugs, but users still experience control input issues.
While some issues have been resolved, users report ROG Ally inputs resetting, especially in 'Gamepad Mode.'
A temporary solution is to use G-Helper, a third-party application that provides control settings without installing Armoury Crate.

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Valor PayTech Elevates Speed and Reliability with AWS Collaboration

Valor PayTech successfully migrates to Amazon Web Services (AWS) for improved speed, scalability, security, and reliability.
The migration to AWS provides enhanced capacity to handle increased transaction volumes and ensures superior data protection and efficiency.
Valor PayTech observes a 30% improvement in transaction processing speeds and achieves a 99.99% uptime with AWS.
The migration includes enhanced Payment Cryptography features for encryption and protection of sensitive transaction data.

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