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Google blocks popular ad blocker for ‘security and privacy concerns’

Millions of Chrome users might soon lose access to their favorite extensions.
Google plans to end support for popular ad blockers such as uBlock Origin and other extensions on the Manifest V2 framework.
Google cites security and privacy concerns as the reason behind the move.
Users have expressed anger on social media, while Google recommends alternative ad blockers.

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Why you should buy the Quest 3S instead of the Quest 3

Meta's new affordable VR headset, the Quest 3S, offers improved features such as color passthrough cameras, fast-graphics processing for mixed-reality gaming, and reduced bulky controllers, making it a suitable pick for the first time VR users.
The Quest 3S is a cheaper alternative to the Quest 3 that has similar specifications and capabilities but expensive by $200.
The Quest 3S's upgraded features include color passthrough cameras that enable 3D views of your surroundings without removing the headset, improved tracking cameras that detect movement and the positioning of hands and fingers in space, and controllers with an action button that toggles between mixed reality and virtual reality with a single tap.
The Quest 3S can run any mixed reality and VR game that the Quest 3 can and shares the same processor and memory with the latter.
Meta introduced Crystal lenses with the Quest Pro that gave it improved clarity over a wide field of view, but both the Quest 3S and Quest 3 have the Quest 2's Fresnel lenses, which can sometimes show artifacts.
While the Quest 3 is great for long mixed-reality sessions and has slimmer and better body design, the Quest 3S's low price and new upgrades make it suitable for anyone looking for a first-time VR headset.
The Quest 3S starts at $300 for the 128 GB version and goes to $400 for the 256 GB model. The Quest 3, on the other hand, debuted with the 128 GB and 512 GB models.
Meta promises to support its VR headsets for three years even after stopping sales, thus giving users a long-lasting experience across the family.
After testing both headsets, the Quest 3S afforded surprisingly high quality and, hence, is an excellent pick for first-time VR users.
Quest 3S is faster, has upgraded controllers, an action button, and excels at mixed reality, making it the more budget-friendly option.

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Lenovo’s cheap Surface Pro alternative is down to $270

Lenovo is offering a deal on its Chromebook Duet 3, a more affordable alternative to the Microsoft Surface Pro.
The Chromebook Duet 3 runs on ChromeOS and features a Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor, making it capable of handling a range of tasks.
It has a 10.95-inch 2K display, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is available for $270, saving you $160 from the original price.

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The perfect blend: Coffee and Cyber

Mina Markham discusses various stages in the journey of developing a DevOps career, highlighting educational resources and ways of networking and exposing oneself to the community as well as helpful tutoring and getting certifications along the way.
AWS SysOps exam is much deeper than the Cloud Practitioner and tests one's knowledge on how to utilise AWS resources for problem-solving.
Goal was to present something AWS-related for 45 minutes-long session; came up with IoT that led to the creation, deployment, management, and usage of smart devices.
Spent weeks studying for the AWS SysOps exam with multiple projects that could be used to demonstrate knowledge.
Mina is in a continuous process of learning and achieving more certifications such as AWS Security+.
Being part of the tech community helps with networking, exposure, and opportunities to share knowledge, practice public speaking, and learn from others.
Mentors play a significant role in development and success, offering tutoring, study sessions, and help and encouragement along the way.
Passing the AWS SysOps exam was another big milestone in a career change that started from scratch, demonstrating that with dedication and hard work, one can achieve great feats of growth and knowledge.
Despite the numerous challenges and hurdles that come with developing a career in DevOps, Mina Markham remains dedicated to continuous learning and achievements.
Continuous learning proves to be one of the best strategies for achieving success in the industry.

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Best Squarespace deals: Save on domains, web builder, and more

Squarespace is a user-friendly website builder that offers various perks along with subscriptions.
There are several Squarespace deals available, including up to 36% off for non-student plans.
Squarespace is recommended for beginners as it provides features like custom domains, mobile-optimized websites, and beautiful templates.
It also offers advanced features for e-commerce, such as merchandising, advanced shipping, and discounts.

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Azure — a game changer for Big Data projects

Azure is a powerful cloud platform developed by Microsoft, known for its capability in supporting big data projects.
Azure offers scalability, allowing businesses to handle massive amounts of data without incurring high costs.
Azure provides various services for big data projects, including Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure HDInsight, and Azure Machine Learning.
Azure's pay-as-you-go pricing model, security features, and integration with third-party tools make it an ideal choice for managing big data.

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This cheap 27-inch gaming monitor just got even cheaper

The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor is currently on sale for $180 with a $50 discount.
It offers Full HD resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms response time for a smooth gaming experience.
Features include AMD FreeSync, bezel-less design, Black Equalizer, and Eye Saver Mode.
It is recommended to act quickly to take advantage of this affordable gaming monitor deal.

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🚀 Azure DevOps vs GitHub Actions: A Comprehensive Guide with Examples & Performance Metrics ⚙️

Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions are two popular tools for CI/CD pipelines; both offer robust features but differ in terms of capabilities, integrations, and ease of use.
Azure DevOps is a suite of services offered by Microsoft whereas GitHub Actions is GitHub’s native automation platform.
Azure DevOps includes services like Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans, and Azure Artifacts.
GitHub Actions allows you to create workflows that are triggered by specific events in your GitHub repository, such as a pull request, issue creation, or new code pushes.
Azure DevOps has a steeper learning curve but offers powerful customization options. GitHub Actions is simple and user-friendly with YAML-based workflows.
Azure DevOps offers seamless integration with Azure services and the Microsoft stack while GitHub Actions has native integration with GitHub repositories and the GitHub ecosystem.
Both Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions provide extended features like open-source community and GitHub ecosystem support, enterprise-level security, and robust documentation.
Azure DevOps is suitable for large-scale enterprise environments, especially if you’re heavily integrated with Microsoft products. In contrast, GitHub Actions is a great fit for smaller projects, open-source contributions, and teams that work closely within the GitHub ecosystem.
Performance-wise, GitHub Actions offers fast setup, faster execution, and faster build times, especially with native GitHub integrations.
If you need enterprise-level features and deep integrations with Microsoft services, and flexibility in complex workflows, Azure DevOps is likely the best fit. However, if you’re looking for ease of use, seamless GitHub integration, and a vast marketplace of actions, GitHub Actions might be your go-to.

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I’ve seen the new AI collar that lets your dog talk, and it’s as wild as it sounds

The Shazam Band is an AI-powered collar containing speakers and sensors that lets your pet talk to you, just like the dogs in the Pixar movie UP can.
You can also use the Shazam Band to track your pet if they wander off and it will alert you via text message if they get into danger.
Shazam works for any type of pet that can fit the collar.
The band contains a number of sensors and uses AI to articulate your pet’s mood, experience, and responses back to you as they’re happening.
During your first 30 days of owning the Shazam Band, you get to try out 25 different personas before you have to settle on the one that best suits your pet.
The potential for Shazam is clearly huge and the ethical considerations of anthropomorphizing your pet still need to be considered.
The full GPS-enabled Shazam Band costs $595 and a less fully-featured version is available for $495 from shazampet.com.
The idea behind Shazam is that it helps pets communicate in a way that can avert a tragedy.
There have been no successful attempts at talking pet collars so far, but Shazam aims to get humans and animals talking once and for all.
The live demo of Shazam was successful in interpreting the owner's emotions, but it's hard to say how well it works without testing it on one's own pet.

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Let the games begin: after October the battle of the next-gen processors kicks off, so you might wanna hold off on building that new PC

AMD is rumored to announce its new Ryzen 7 9800X3D chip on October 25.
Another rumor suggests that the new AMD chip will launch in the first week of November.
The AMD and Intel next-gen CPUs' potential releases are strategically timed for the holiday season.
Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S chip will be outperformed by AMD's 3D V-cache Ryzen 7000 processors.

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Get a cheap upgrade with this 32-inch Samsung gaming monitor deal

The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G51C gaming monitor is currently on sale for $230, down from its original price of $400 as part of Best Buy's Samsung Savings Event.
The monitor features a 165Hz refresh rate, QHD resolution, HDR10 support, and AMD's FreeSync Premium for smooth and immersive gaming experiences.
The ergonomic design allows for adjustable positioning, and stocks may be limited, so interested buyers are encouraged to make their purchase soon to secure the $170 discount.
Other attractive deals during Best Buy's Samsung Savings Event include discounts on OLED gaming monitors, HP laptops, and iBuyPower gaming PCs.

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An RTX 5070 18GB GDDR7 version may follow the planned 12GB model, but I have to ask, Nvidia - is it really necessary?

Rumors suggest Nvidia might release an 18GB version of the RTX 5070 graphics card.
The RTX 5070 is expected to use GDDR7 memory and could be released under the 'Super' label.
The upgrade would offer improved performance, but the worthiness of the upgrade is questioned.
The extra VRAM could be beneficial for future-proofing, but the cost may not justify the 5-10% performance gain in most games.

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New Windows 11 24H2 fail kills the internet for some users

The latest Windows 11 update, version 24H2, is causing internet connectivity issues for some users.
Users are experiencing problems where their devices show a network connection, but they cannot access the internet.
The issue seems to be triggered by the update, and users have reported the presence of strange IP addresses.
While Microsoft is yet to release a fix, users can temporarily resolve the problem by rolling back the update.

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No, generative AI isn’t taking over your PC games anytime soon

PC Gamer's controversial article on the future of generative AI in video games missed the mark on how it affects people's jobs. Generative AI models give outputs based on training data, regardless of the content, while predictive AI predicts the most likely outcome. Although a future of generative AI in gaming is possible, it is not likely in the near future. AI has a ton of applications in game development, targeted to solve pain points in development and gameplay. Nvidia's RTX Remix applies AI to the game render, upscaling textures, and making ray tracing more elegant. The use of AI-generated images in Magic The Gathering's marketing material prompted backlash, where a middle ground can recognize AI's strengths in games while advocating for the workers' rights displaced by the haphazard use of it.
AI in games is already prominent, and it will become even more widespread. AI-generated games are practical and profitable, but we may have safeguards to distinguish and protect rights. The best approaches are targeted to solve pain points in development and gameplay, at places like RTX Remix and machine learning cloth simulation technology. In contrast, replacing human artists with AI-generated graphics to reduce them is not helpful. Using AI to solve problems that nobody wants to do is preferable. It is more conducive than going to extremes, sparking a productive discussion about the future of AI in games. Activision and Xbox's layoffs showed the harm that generative AI can cause in the game industry when the goal is to maximize profits, but Violet, a veteran AAA developer, recognizes that AI can be helpful in solving complex problems.

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The launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D feels very close — and it might disappoint

The launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is rumored to be announced on October 25, with a release in the first week of November.
Leaked slides show a minor improvement in performance compared to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is rumored to have an MSRP of $499, which is $50 higher than its predecessor.
The launch date coincides with Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs, suggesting AMD wants to grab the limelight.

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