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Introducing AWS Builder Center: A new home for the AWS builder community

AWS introduces AWS Builder Center, a hub for the builder community.
Users can access resources, engage, provide feedback, and connect with fellow builders.
Features include Wishlist, connecting with AWS Heroes, hands-on resources, and skill development.

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From Chaos to Control: GitHub Rule Sets and Workflows for Safer AWS Deployments

Over months, a dev improved AWS app deployment pipeline from informal to structured.
Implemented GitHub Rule Sets for enforcing successful builds, tests, security checks.
Streamlined validation, leveraged status checks with parallel pipelines for improved workflow.
Focused on secure merges, designated reviewers using GitHub Rule Sets.
Utilized open-source tools for security scanning, optimizing code review and dependency analysis.

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How Scientists Use Computers to Simulate Galaxies:

Galaxy formation is a complex field, requiring observational data and computational models to understand how galaxies form and evolve.
Numerical modeling in galaxy simulations recreates cosmic web, galaxy evolution, and structure of the universe, revealing valuable insights.
Challenges in galaxy simulations include limited resolution, simple physical models, and the need for increased computational power; AI and Quantum computing may enhance simulation accuracy in the future.
Key papers like Springel et al. (2005) and Vogelsberger et al. (2014) have contributed to simulations of galaxy formation, evolution, and clustering.

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Provide Storage for the IT department testing and training

A Microsoft Azure storage account provides secure, scalable storage for managing diverse data types with robust redundancy and performance options.
The IT department aims to prototype various storage scenarios and train new personnel with a focus on easily changeable configurations and non-essential data.
To achieve this, the article suggests creating and deploying a resource group in Azure to house project resources, setting up a storage account with unique naming and standard performance, and configuring settings for redundancy, security, and networking.
Steps include selecting a region, validating and deploying the resource group, creating the storage account, setting locally-redundant storage, enabling secure transfers, configuring minimal TLS version, and restricting storage account key access.

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Inside AWS’ enterprise infrastructure playbook: CEO Matt Garman on AI, cloud and speed

Enterprise infrastructure is evolving with generative AI and agentic systems reshaping cloud demands.
Organizations are rebuilding for AI-native applications and real-time insights for competitive advantage.
AWS CEO Matt Garman discusses the transformative shift in enterprise infrastructure strategies.
Cloud infrastructure must meet demands for performance, precision, and support for developers.
AI-powered workflows, agentic systems, and cloud-native foundations drive enterprise tech evolution.

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Experiences with Nvidia

Started working with Nvidia in early 2009 at the beginning of the ORNL Titan project, found their technical stance on issues to be reasonable.
Nvidia made good strategic decisions, formed partnerships to stay competitive, captured market share dominance with CUDA over Intel Xeon Phi.
Nvidia went all-in on CUDA in the early 2000s; some disregarded it at first due to it being nonstandard, but many have since turned back on this decision.
Nvidia made prescient decisions to focus on AI, develop software libraries for new markets, but faces criticism for high prices and confusing marketing claims.

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Global CPG Companies Join Generative and Agentic AI Rush

Consumer packaged goods companies are embracing AI to boost growth and efficiency.
PepsiCo collaborated with Amazon Web Services to enhance its in-house generative AI platform.
Unilever, Nestlé, and Coca-Cola are also leveraging AI for marketing and operational efficiency.
AI initiatives include digital twins of products, real-time 3D imaging, and personalized advertising.

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Slash Your Cloud Bill: 5 Strategies for Startups to Cut Costs by 75%

Startups can cut their cloud costs by as much as 75% by implementing smart, data-driven strategies and using FinOps.
Strategies include assigning cost owners, using cost allocation tags, setting budgets and alerts, and conducting regular cost reviews.
Rightsizing infrastructure, utilizing auto-scaling, managing storage efficiently, and leveraging discounts like spot instances and Reserved Instances/Savings Plans are key tactics to reduce costs.
Startups should also consider multi-cloud strategies, serverless architectures, purpose-built databases, and alternative compute providers to optimize their cloud spend effectively.

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The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork in 2025

The line between laptops for gaming and heavy-duty computing has blurred, with gaming laptops now suitable for both gaming and schoolwork.
Gaming laptops offer powerful graphics performance for demanding tasks like video editing and rendering, making them versatile machines for students and creators.
Gaming laptops may last longer in terms of performance but require proper maintenance due to generating more heat and strain on internal components.
The GPU in a laptop is crucial for gaming, rendering graphics, textures, and visual effects. It also benefits school activities like graphic design and video editing.

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Nasdaq Reaches ‘New Base Camp’ with Eqlipse

Nasdaq introduces Eqlipse, its newest marketplace technology platform with transformative capabilities.
Eqlipse includes trading solutions, a clearing and risk platform, and a CSD platform.
Clients are focusing on modernization and implementing technology partnerships for operational needs.

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Google just announced 5 new Gemini features coming to Android, and it’s good news for fans of foldable smartphones

Google's Gemini features are set to enhance user experience on Android devices.
Gemini Live will be more accessible on foldable phones, like Galaxy Z Flip7.
Circle to Search receives AI Mode upgrade, offering conversation-based search and gaming help.
Gemini Live integrates with native device apps, starting with Samsung offerings.
Gemini will debut on smartwatches with better notifications and contextual responses.

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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, July 10 (game #1263)

Quordle game #1263 offers some challenging hints and answers for word game enthusiasts.
Today's game includes clues about vowels, repeated letters, and starting letters of answers.
The answers for game #1263 are Cross, Wheel, Undid, and Pence.
The article also provides previous Quordle answers and encourages reader engagement in the comments.

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Tech Radar

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, July 10 (game #494)

The New York Times Strands word game for Thursday, July 10 (game #494) includes a theme of 'nap time'.
Today's clue words for NYT Strands include DECK, TIES, SWOT, WORK, SPRAY, and GUIDE.
The spangram for today's game has 10 letters and touches the first side on the left, 4th row, and the last side on the right, 5th row.
The answers for the NYT Strands game #494 are DROWSY, SPENT, WEARY, FATIGUED, TIRED, KNACKERED, with the spangram being SLEEPYHEAD.

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UK government’s deal with Google ‘dangerously naive’, say campaigners

Google and UK government strike a deal for free technology services.
Campaigners express concern over UK public data being held on US servers.
Agreement aims to upskill civil servants in technology without requiring government payment.

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Platform9 and Commvault team up to unify cloud-native and virtual machine data protection

Platform9 Systems Inc. partners with Commvault Systems Inc. to integrate Commvault with Platform9 Private Cloud Director for advanced data protection.
The integration enables enterprises to achieve recovery targets with a modern platform, offering application-consistent data integrity and granular file recovery for virtualized workloads.
The unified solution protects both virtual machines and Kubernetes workloads, providing agentless backup, VM disaster recovery, and support for dynamic, cloud-native Kubernetes environments.
Platform9's co-founder highlights the compelling solution that combines Commvault and Private Cloud Director, delivering a user-friendly private cloud experience with essential features.

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