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Apple’s hardware can dominate in AI — so why is Siri struggling so much?

Apple's AI efforts, particularly with Siri, are facing significant challenges and are far from meeting expectations.
Despite Apple's powerful hardware, including the Mac Studio and upcoming M4 Mac Pro, the AI software is underwhelming.
The lackluster performance of Siri is evident in its inability to perform simple tasks, such as telling the current month.
The disconnect between Apple's impressive hardware and disappointing AI software raises concerns about the future of its integrated ecosystem.

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Siri's chances to beat ChatGPT just got a whole lot better

Apple is shaking up its Siri development team.
Mike Rockwell, the man behind Vision Pro, is taking over from John Giannandrea.
Rockwell will now be in charge of Siri and report directly to software chief Craig Federighi.
This major executive shift could be the catalyst for success needed to improve Siri's development.

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Nvidia's new Game Ready Driver repeats an annoying black screen issue from previous versions - it needs fixing ASAP

Nvidia's new Game Ready Driver 572.83 is still causing the same black screen issue from previous versions
The new driver update adds support for new games and RTX 5000 series notebooks
The issue can occur when installing the driver or when booting into Windows 11 when using a DisplayPort
This is a major setback for new game support and new GPU owners

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Chromebooks aren't dead! Acer has just launched 7 new ChromeOS laptops aimed at students and professionals

Acer has launched seven new Chromebook laptops in its lineup.
The new Chromebooks are aimed at tech lovers, professionals, students, and teachers.
Pricing ranges from €329 to €729, with availability beginning in May.
The Chromebooks offer double the speed, memory, and storage compared to previous models.

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Asus' AI Cache Boost promises to "pump up" your AMD Ryzen 9000 processor's AI performance

Asus has launched a BIOS feature called AI Cache Boost to increase AI workload performance on AMD's Ryzen 9000 processors by up to 19.35%.
The feature is part of a new BIOS firmware update for Asus' AMD 800 series motherboards and is designed to enhance the AI performance of the system for AI applications, such as working with large language models.
Tests conducted by Asus showed an average 5% increase in Geekbench AI scores for both the Ryzen 9950X3D and Ryzen 9900X3D, with the Ryzen 9800X3D benefiting the most.
The AI Cache Boost feature overclocks the Infinity Fabric clock to 2100 MHz, increasing the total bandwidth of data transfers between CPU cores, cache, and memory for working with large language models.

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How to Build and Maintain an Effective AWS Security Posture

Aidan Steele, a security engineer, outlines an introductory approach to building an effective AWS security posture.
Using multiple AWS accounts is recommended to minimize downtime and manage costs effectively.
AWS Organizations simplifies managing multiple AWS accounts and designating a management account.
Creating a 'Security' AWS Account and delegating administrative tasks to it enhances security measures.
Implementing organization-wide CloudTrail and leveraging IAM Identity Center are crucial for enhanced security.
Using Organizational Units effectively and preferring IAM roles over IAM users enhances security measures.
Utilizing federation options like OIDC and SAML reduces the need for IAM users and improves security.
Centralizing event-driven automation and using IAM Role Paths for organization simplify security configuration.
Utilizing security group references over IP address assignments enhances flexibility in AWS security rules.
Cloud Security being a shared responsibility, leveraging Well Architected Frameworks and tools like SentinelOne's Cloud Native Security is recommended.

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Google’s Gemini is coming to Chrome for faster, easier browsing

Google is testing the integration of Gemini at the top of the browser in the latest Chrome Canary build to improve browsing experience.
A new 'Glic' setting appeared in Chrome, allowing users to personalize how to open Gemini on their Windows PC.
Gemini can appear as a floating window, can be added to the taskbar, and can appear in the system tray.
Gemini has replaced Google Assistant on Chromebooks, and its rollout will happen in phases.

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Chromebooks could soon come with Google’s best AI notetaker

NotebookLM, Google's AI tool for notetaking, is set to be included in all Chromebooks by default.
NotebookLM leverages Google Gemini to analyze and answer questions about various types of content.
The addition of Mind Maps in NotebookLM provides users with better organization capabilities.
Chromebooks, primarily targeted at students, are expected to benefit from the inclusion of NotebookLM.

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Quordle hints and answers for Friday, March 21 (game #1152)

Quordle hints and answers for Friday, March 21 (game #1152) provided.
Hints include information on vowels, repeated letters, uncommon letters, and starting letters.
Answers for Quordle game #1152 are revealed to be DITTY, VALOR, TOWER, and AMISS.
Daily Sequence answers for game #1152 are SIEVE, AWAKE, BLOCK, and WEIRD.
Past 20 Quordle answers from previous games are listed for reference.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, March 21 (game #383)

Today's NYT Strands theme is Ode to the aubergine.
The spangram for today's puzzle has 12 letters.
The two sides of the board that today's spangram touches are top, 4th column and bottom, 3rd column.
The answers for today's Strands game (#383) are STUFFED, MOUSSAKA, PARMIGIANA, RATATOUILLE, and the spangram is EGGPLANT DISH.

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‘Singing With the Player’: How Compulsion Games Created South of Midnight’s Incredible Music

South of Midnight's soundtrack, created by Olivier Deriviere, is available on major streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Bandcamp.
The game has gone gold with development completed and approved for release on April 8, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox app for Windows PC, Steam, and cloud with Game Pass.
The music in South of Midnight is intricately woven into the gameplay, with melodies and lyrics hinting at the game's story and dynamically reacting to the player's actions.
Compulsion Games incorporated a unique approach where players' actions correspond to the musicality in-game, creating an innovative gaming experience.
The development team conducted extensive research on the American South to capture its essence in the game's music, giving rise to a dynamic and storytelling-rich soundtrack.
The soundtrack for South of Midnight features lyrics, a departure from traditional video game soundtracks, creating an immersive and narrative-driven musical experience.
The game's music adjusts to the player's actions, with live performers and orchestral recordings enhancing the authenticity and emotional impact of the soundtrack.
South of Midnight's music represents the essence of the South, incorporating a mix of genres like country, bluegrass, blues, and jazz, while involving over 50 musicians in its creation process.
The collaboration with real Southern musicians brought authenticity to the game's music, capturing the essence of the region and complementing the storytelling.
Pre-orders for The Art and Music of South of Midnight, including a two-LP vinyl soundtrack, art book, and comic book, are available for fans to delve deeper into the game's world.

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This robot can do a cartwheel better than me and now I'm freaking out – but in a good way

Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot can now do cartwheels, showcasing fluid and dynamic movements due to the company's robotics expertise and Nvidia's models.
The collaboration between Boston Dynamics and Nvidia, utilizing Project GROOT and Nvidia platforms like Jetson Thor and Isaac Lab, has enhanced Atlas's capabilities.
Jetson Thor and Isaac Lab enable Atlas to tap into multimodal AIs, learn in virtual environments, and improve motion and adaptability in various scenarios.
In a recent demonstration, the electric humanoid Atlas performed various moves including crawling, running, rolling, a can opener move, and cartwheels.
Boston Dynamics confirmed that the video of Atlas performing these moves was not sped up, showcasing the robot's advanced capabilities.
The electric Atlas resembles a more human-like figure compared to its hydraulic predecessor, with a physique closer to C-3PO, setting a new standard in humanoid robotics.
Boston Dynamics' expertise in robotics engineering and Nvidia's powerful technology are driving advancements in humanoid robot development, potentially leading to futuristic factory and home robots.
Atlas's capabilities surpass many other humanoid robots in terms of fluid movements and convincing actions, positioning Boston Dynamics and Nvidia as frontrunners in the field.
The collaboration between Boston Dynamics and Nvidia may revolutionize the robotics industry, introducing a generation of robots that outperform traditional models and redefine humanoid robotics.
With advancements in robotics technology, the future may see robots like Atlas performing tasks with agility and efficiency, surpassing previous robot designs like C-3PO.
Boston Dynamics and Nvidia's innovative approach in humanoid robotic development indicates a shift towards more advanced and capable robots that could revolutionize various industries.

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It’s go time: Pre-orders for the SteamOS Legion Go S model are up

The first third-party gaming handheld with SteamOS, the Legion Go S, is now available for pre-order.
The Legion Go S offers the freedom to choose between Windows and SteamOS, with pricing starting at $550.
The SteamOS version is more affordable, with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage compared to the Windows version.
The SteamOS model of the Legion Go S provides a more pleasant and efficient gaming experience, making it an attractive option.

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Surfshark 2-year subscriptions are at more than 80% off

Surfshark is offering discounts on its two-year subscriptions, with savings of more than 80%.
You can sign up for Surfshark Starter for $2 per month, Surfshark One for $2.50 per month, or Surfshark One+ for $4 per month.
All subscriptions come with an additional three months for free.
Surfshark VPN provides online privacy protection, unlimited device coverage, easy-to-use interface, and worldwide service choices.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is $500 off at Best Buy (with a bonus)

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is on sale at $500 off, bringing the device’s price down to $1,600 from $2,100.
A bundle that includes the Surface Slim Pen 2 and the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard is available at $100 off, so you’ll only have to pay $350 instead of $450.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is a top-rated 2-in-1 laptop with a 13-inch PixelSense touchscreen, Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, and 32GB of RAM.
The Surface Slim Pen 2 and Surface Pro Flex Keyboard expand the capabilities of the Microsoft Surface Pro 11, offering a realistic writing and drawing experience and faster access to the AI assistant, Copilot.

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