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Signal blasts Microsoft over Recall privacy failings, as secure messaging app is forced to fudge a way of blocking the controversial Windows 11 feature

Signal introduces a new 'screen security' setting for its Windows 11 app to block Recall feature, which takes regular screenshots on Copilot+ PCs.
The developer used a workaround to prevent Recall from capturing screenshots as Microsoft failed to provide granular settings for privacy protection.
Activating the DRM flag on Signal app window to block screenshots may hinder legitimate uses of screen grabbing and some accessibility tools.
Signal highlighted Microsoft's lack of action in addressing the basic flaw in Recall, emphasizing the need for developers to control how Recall interacts with their apps.

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Quadient and Nuvei Partner to Enhance Cloud Payment Solutions for B2B Transactions

Quadient and Nuvei have partnered to enhance cloud payment solutions for B2B transactions.
Nuvei’s payment processing technology will be integrated into Quadient’s cloud-based AR and AP automation solutions.
Quadient's updated platform offers automated AR and AP processes across various currencies, payment methods, and regions.
The collaboration aims to support businesses in managing cash flow, aligning payment terms, and improving financial operations.

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Microsoft and DOJ deal crushing blow to Lumma malware empire

Microsoft, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, led a coordinated effort to dismantle the Lumma Stealer malware network, a significant cybercrime tool.
Over 394,000 Windows machines were infected by Lumma Stealer between March and mid-May 2025, leading to theft of login credentials and financial information.
With international assistance, Microsoft took down 2,300 malicious domains associated with Lumma's infrastructure, while the DOJ shut down five critical LummaC2 domains.
While the takedown is a blow to the Lumma malware empire, experts caution that such tools are rarely eradicated completely, emphasizing the importance of ongoing collaboration between industry and governments to combat cyber threats.

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Avoiding ‘Too Many Connections’ in Lambda + RDS Workflows

The article discusses the challenge of managing connections between AWS Lambda and RDS, particularly when processing large data from CSV files.
The author shares their experience with Aurora Serverless v1 and the issues faced due to scaling differences between Lambda and RDS.
Fixes attempted included retry mechanisms, connection pooling (ineffective due to Lambda environment behavior), and leveraging Lambda execution freezing.
The recommended solution is RDS Proxy, introduced by AWS in 2019, which acts as a managed database proxy, managing connection pooling and reducing database stress.
RDS Proxy advantages include handling auth, failover, and working across multiple Lambda instances, but it has some latency and is not free.
With the release of Aurora Serverless v2, which integrates with RDS Proxy, the author suggests a stack combining Lambda, Aurora Serverless v2, RDS Proxy, and SNS/SQS for periodic processing.
The article concludes with recommendations on best practices, such as not opening DB connections inside the handler, using appropriate database solutions, load testing, and ensuring suitability for specific use cases.
Ultimately, with tools like RDS Proxy and Aurora Serverless v2, the article highlights how managing Lambda with relational databases has become more feasible for developers.

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Snowflake gains momentum with solid earnings and revenue beats

Snowflake Inc. beats earnings and revenue expectations for the first quarter of the new fiscal year, with earnings per share at 24 cents and revenue surpassing $1 billion.
Product revenue for Snowflake reached $996.8 million, up 26% from a year ago, while the company posted a net loss of $429.9 million.
Snowflake sets a product revenue target of $1.035 billion to $1.04 billion for the current quarter, with a full-year revenue forecast of $4.325 billion at the midpoint.
Snowflake expands product offerings with support for Apache Iceberg table format and achieves Department of Defense Impact Level 5 Provisional Authorization, leading to a stock price increase of more than 7% in late trading.

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Bringing AI to the data: How Dell and Microsoft are syncing cloud and edge

Dell Technologies Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are focusing on syncing cloud and edge to bring AI to the data.
The partnership involves Dell implementing Cloud Platform with Microsoft Azure to build full-stack solutions for multicloud and hybrid ecosystems.
The collaboration aims to bring AI capabilities to data residing in different locations, like bringing Dell PowerScale to Azure Cloud for running unstructured data and using Azure services.
The partnership between Dell and Microsoft delivers management control solutions for IT customers, enabling consistent management and security capabilities across on-premises and cloud environments.

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The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4090 is $900 off

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card is currently available at a discount of $900 on Dell, priced at $2,700 instead of the original $3,600.
This laptop offers a powerful gaming experience with its combination of RTX 4090 GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, and 32GB of RAM, making it suitable for playing demanding PC games at high settings.
Featuring a 16-inch screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 480Hz refresh rate, 2TB SSD storage, and Windows 11 Home, the Alienware x16 R2 is designed to provide an immersive gaming experience.
Gamers looking for an upgrade can benefit from this deal on the Alienware x16 R2, but they are advised to act fast as the discount may not last long. Adding the laptop to the cart and completing the checkout process promptly is recommended to secure the offer.

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Zoom beats first quarter estimates on earnings and revenue

Zoom Communications Inc. reported earnings and revenue beats in its fiscal year 2026 first quarter, with adjusted earnings per share at $1.43 and revenue at $1.175 billion.
The company ended the quarter with significant cash reserves of $7.8 billion and saw a major expansion of its AI Companion with over 45 new features added across the platform.
Zoom Workplace for Frontline, a mobile-first solution for frontline workforce support, was launched during the quarter, along with the introduction of Custom AI Companion functionality.
For the fiscal 2026 second quarter, Zoom expects adjusted earnings per share of $1.36 to $1.37 on revenue of $1.195 billion to $1.2 billion, with full-year expectations of adjusted earnings of $5.56 to $5.59 per share on revenue of $4.8 billion to $4.81 billion.

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🐍 Building a Classic Snake Game with Amazon Q CLI & Pygame

Recreate the classic Snake game using Amazon Q CLI and Pygame to bring back the nostalgia of guiding a pixelated snake to eat food while avoiding collisions.
Tools required include Amazon Q CLI, Pygame, Python 3.8+, and a Linux environment (Ubuntu/Debian-based system recommended).
Installation steps on Linux involve updating/installing dependencies, installing Pygame, and setting up Amazon Q CLI using the official .deb package.
The game development process involves prompt-driven development using Amazon Q CLI to create game elements like snake movement, title screen, score display, game over screen, leading to a fully functional Snake game.

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Need a budget-friendly laptop? This Asus Chromebook is on sale for $159

Budget-friendly Asus CX15 Chromebook on sale for $159 at Walmart, marked down from $220.
Chromebooks are reliable despite low-end components, perfect for daily tasks and student workloads.
Features Intel Celeron N4500 processor, 4GB RAM, 15.6-inch Full HD screen, and 128GB eMMC storage.
Offer includes USB-A, USB-C ports, and durability built to military-grade standards.

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Centralize visibility of Kubernetes clusters across AWS Regions and accounts with EKS Dashboard

EKS Dashboard offers centralized display for visibility across Kubernetes clusters in different AWS Regions and accounts, aiding in monitoring, compliance assessment, and operational planning.
This tool simplifies cluster visibility by providing native dashboard capabilities within the AWS Console, offering insights into clusters, managed node groups, and EKS add-ons, with aggregated data on cluster distribution and health metrics.
EKS Dashboard setup involves enabling trusted access within the Amazon EKS console's organizations settings page, allowing for an easy one-time setup for management account access.
The Dashboard is available in the US East (N. Virginia) Region and can aggregate data from all commercial AWS Regions, providing insights into connected Kubernetes clusters beyond Amazon EKS clusters at no additional charge.

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Red Hat sharpens its AI game with vLLM and llm-d

Red Hat Inc. introduced vLLM and llm-d at its annual conference to enhance AI production in enterprise environments by offering scalable and cost-effective solutions.
Chief Technology Officer Chris Wright emphasized the importance of leveraging existing open-source projects, such as vLLM, to streamline AI model usage.
The company launched llm-d, an open-source collaboration with partners like Google Cloud and Nvidia, designed for AI inferencing at scale through a native Kubernetes architecture.
These initiatives by Red Hat aim to bring AI models into production environments efficiently and evolve AI strategies for businesses without the need for infrastructure overhaul.

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iPhone designer Jony Ive joins OpenAI, but don't expect a new ChatGPT smartphone

Jony Ive, designer of the iPhone, is set to become the design lead for OpenAI, known for ChatGPT AI.
OpenAI is acquiring Ive's io company for $6.5 billion, and Ive will focus on upgrading OpenAI's software.
Ive, who left Apple in 2019, expressed concerns about unintended consequences of past products like the iPhone.
Ive and OpenAI CEO Altman may explore AI-capable consumer hardware, likely wearables rather than smartphones.
There might be a focus on enhancing wearables with AI features like cameras for immersive experiences.
Ive aims to upgrade the visual appeal of OpenAI's software interfaces like ChatGPT and Sora.
OpenAI, in partnership with Apple, is working on delivering AI experiences, potentially hinting at hardware developments.
Ive's Loveform firm will remain independent but will collaborate with OpenAI as a client.
Altman and Ive are hinting at developing AI-powered devices that could revolutionize consumer electronics.
OpenAI, with Ive's design expertise, aims to enter the smart glasses space, competing with Meta and Google Gemini.

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iPhones just got Google’s best AI feature for free – and it could genuinely make me switch back from Android

Gemini Live, an AI feature previously available on Android, is now rolling out on iPhone for free, with enhanced capabilities.
iPhone users now have access to Gemini Live's camera and screen-sharing functionalities, offering new ways to interact with AI.
Gemini Live's camera feature allows users to easily show objects and ask questions without descriptions, enhancing tasks like cooking with real-time assistance.
The full rollout of Gemini Live on iOS is expected to bring a new level of AI interaction to iPhone users, potentially revolutionizing how they engage with their devices.

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Google Returns To Smart Glasses With Kering Eyewear Partnership

Google is making a comeback in the smart glasses sector through a partnership with Kering Eyewear to develop AI-powered glasses with Android XR.
The collaboration aims to create smart glasses that seamlessly integrate into everyday life, offering personalized AI-driven functions for users to interact with their environment in new ways.
The partnership between Google and Kering Eyewear signifies a new phase in designing stylish smart glasses that combine high-end eyewear expertise with advanced technological innovations.
Google's history with wearables includes the acquisition of smart glasses company North in 2020, the development of Google Glass, and the recent decision to discontinue selling Glass Enterprise Edition.

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