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TikTok’s new AI Alive lets you turn images into videos – here’s how to try it for free

TikTok has launched AI Alive, a new feature to turn photos into videos within TikTok Stories.
AI Alive uses intelligent editing tools to transform static images into dynamic, short-form videos with creative effects.
Users can create engaging visual content using AI Alive, aimed at sparking creativity among TikTok users.
The feature is available for free and can be easily accessed within TikTok Stories.

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Pairing the RTX 5090 with a CPU from 2006? Nvidia said ‘hold my beer’

Nvidia has removed the instruction that prevented mismatched CPU and GPU combinations, allowing interesting pairings like the RTX 5090 with a 2006 Intel Core 2 Duo.
The removed instruction called POPCNT counted bits in a binary number and previously caused driver issues, hindering older CPU compatibility.
Recent Nvidia drivers no longer require POPCNT support from the CPU, enabling pairing of RTX 5090 with CPUs like Intel Core 2 Duo, which dates back to 2006.
While unusual, this update opens possibilities for unique setups, although the performance of pairing such advanced GPUs with much older CPUs remains questionable.

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Asus and other Nvidia partner GPUs have been listed on Best Buy - and the price tags might seem like a big joke

Nvidia RTX 5060 partner GPUs from Asus and PNY were listed on Best Buy ahead of launch.
The Asus TUF RTX 5060 OC Edition was priced at $409, similar to the RTX 5070's launch price.
PNY's overclocked RTX 5060 was priced at $299.99, offering a budget-friendly option for gamers.
The high prices listed on Best Buy for these GPUs might just be placeholders, but if they reflect actual retail prices, they could be met with consumer backlash.

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Launch Secure Azure Infrastructure with Terraform: My Open Source Starter Kit

An open-source Azure Terraform Starter Kit has been created to help developers and teams set up secure infrastructure in the cloud more easily.
The kit includes Terraform modules for Azure VNet, subnets, VMs, NSGs, storage, and Key Vault, as well as a GitHub Actions pipeline for validating and deploying code.
It follows best practices for security and tagging, offering a modular structure with customizable examples.
The GitHub repository contains the full source code, enabling users to quickly get started with deploying a Virtual Network, subnets, VMs, NSGs, Storage Account, and Key Vault.

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Doom: The Dark Ages should be avoided by handheld gaming PC fans for now – and it’s down to one issue that I’m finding increasingly frustrating

id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages is facing crashing issues on handheld gaming PCs, particularly those with AMD Ryzen Z1 chips.
The problem seems to stem from outdated drivers on devices like the Asus ROG Ally, impacting gameplay and causing frequent crashes.
The crashes are attributed to the lack of driver support from handheld PC vendors like Asus and Lenovo for newer AMD drivers.
Despite the Premium Edition release offering early access, AMD-powered handheld gaming PCs are advised to avoid playing Doom: The Dark Ages for now.
Games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and The Last of Us Part 2 are also affected, with driver crashes hindering gameplay on handhelds.
The issue reveals a broader lack of support from vendors, causing frustration for users who rely on these devices for gaming.
The importance of consistent driver updates for a smooth gaming experience is highlighted, especially for high-priced handheld gaming PCs.
Users facing these issues may encounter 'Code 43' errors when attempting to manually install newer drivers, leading to further complications.
Asus and Lenovo's failure to provide timely driver updates has left users with unplayable or unstable game performance on handheld devices.
Despite Doom: The Dark Ages being in early access, the crashing issues are not related to the PC port but rather a lack of proper support from vendors.

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Intel Chief ‘Focusing On Existing Strategy’

Intel's new chief executive, Lip-Bu Tan, is primarily focused on improving the execution of the company's existing strategy rather than making significant changes, according to chief financial officer Dave Zinsner.
The only area where Tan is planning significant shifts is in Intel's AI chip strategy. Intel is not planning to split off its manufacturing division and bring in outside companies to help run it, suggesting a gradual shift in strategy.
Intel is unique in designing and producing its own chips, rather than outsourcing production. Tan is not planning to divert from the path of becoming a contract chip manufacturer and opening up its plants to outside customers.
Intel is working on bringing in more outside customers for its advanced technology chips, but the committed volume remains low. The foundry unit is projected to break even in 2027, requiring external customers to generate revenue in the low to mid-single digit billions of dollars.

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SanDisk’s latest drive sets new benchmark for consumer NVMe SSDs

SanDisk introduces WD Black SN8100, a high-end PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD targeting PC enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals, setting a new performance benchmark.
The drive offers sequential read speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s and write speeds of 14,000 MB/s, surpassing competitors like Crucial T705.
WD Black SN8100 is available in capacities of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB, designed for applications from gaming to AI workflows with improved thermal performance.
The drive is twice as power efficient as its Gen 4.0 predecessor, with U.S. MSRPs ranging from $179.99 for 1TB to $549.99 for 4TB, and an 8TB version to come later, along with a heatsink-equipped variant featuring customizable RGB lighting.

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Tinubu Raises $45 Million to Accelerate Specialty Insurance SaaS Leadership

Tinubu, a leading provider of cloud software for the specialty insurance industry, raised $45 million in growth capital, with Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital leading the investment.
The funding will support Tinubu's vision of delivering next-generation solutions for specialty insurers worldwide and expand its product suite, including the acquisition of Innoveo, a no-code enterprise software provider.
The investment will strengthen Tinubu's focus on R&D, enabling scalable digital platforms tailored for specialty lines carriers and reinforcing its global presence with operations across seven global hubs.
Tinubu aims to be the preferred technology partner for specialty insurance worldwide, with a combined company supporting nearly 50 carriers and over 150 agencies across 5 continents.

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Microsoft Cuts Thousands Of Staff Amidst Heavy AI Spending

Microsoft is laying off 3 percent of its workforce, likely affecting thousands of staff, while investing billions in artificial intelligence.
The company's spending on AI has impacted profit margins, leading to the decision to reduce costs by cutting its headcount.
Analysts suggest Microsoft may need to annually reduce staff by at least 10,000 to offset higher depreciation levels due to continued high capital expenditures on AI.
The company's cloud margins have narrowed, prompting the need for staff cuts to better position itself in the market, particularly as it aims to expand data centers for AI computing.

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No, a lifetime VPN subscription doesn’t mean ‘your’ lifetime

VPNSecure customers with lifetime subscriptions had their accounts canceled by the new owners due to lack of disclosure about these deals during acquisition.
The new operator offered discounted deals to impacted users starting at $1.87 per month as a gesture to compensate for the lifetime subscriptions termination.
The company claimed that they were not informed about the lifetime deals during the acquisition, leading to financial strain due to the high support volume and lack of income from those subscriptions.
Lessons learned from this incident highlight the importance of reviewing the terms and conditions of lifetime subscriptions as they may have limitations and could be canceled unexpectedly.

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Unlock the Power of AI with Managed AWS Services

AWS offers a range of AI services like language understanding, personalized recommendations, anomaly detection, and more.
Considerations for successful adoption of AWS managed AI services include evaluating specific needs, existing infrastructure, and vendor ecosystems.
Competitors like Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure also provide similar AI capabilities, each with its own strengths to consider.
AWS's managed AI services simplify integration into applications, but successful adoption requires addressing integration challenges, managing costs, and ensuring ethical use.

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Google Cloud to Collaborate with IndiaAI Mission to Ramp Up AI Infrastructure

Google Cloud to collaborate with IndiaAI Mission to ramp up AI infrastructure, as announced by Bikram Singh Bedi, VP and MD of Google Cloud India.
Google Cloud aims to work closely with the Indian government and the electronics and information technology ministry to serve public sector needs and support the AI mission opportunity.
The company's focus on public sector, particularly companies associated with the Indian government, remains strong with plans to introduce new versions of technology locally.
Google Cloud is actively expanding its presence in India, offering cloud services, with data centres in Delhi and Mumbai and considerations for investment in Navi Mumbai to cater to digital needs.

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Watch Tesla’s humanoid robot pulling some snappy dance moves

Tesla has shared a new video of its humanoid robot, Optimus, showcasing impressive dance moves.
The dance demonstration highlights the robot's agility and lifelike range of motion, although such skills may not be practical in industrial settings.
Optimus, previously known as the Tesla Bot, was trained in simulation using reinforcement learning for its dancing capabilities.
The third generation of Optimus features enhancements like a 22-degree-of-freedom hand, self-recharging, and advanced AI, with plans for potential future household applications and commercial launch.

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Nvidia, AMD and Amazon to cash in on Saudi Arabia’s AI hub ambitions

Nvidia and AMD are set to supply chips to Saudi Arabia for data centers under a deal brokered by President Trump.
Humain, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, will operate the data centers to become an AI hub for the Middle East.
Nvidia will provide its powerful chips to Humain, while AMD plans to offer its own chips and software for the data centers.
The Trump administration lifted export restrictions on semiconductor shipments to Saudi Arabia, enabling these deals.
Humain aims to build AI infrastructure and develop Arabic-language models for generative AI applications.
Nvidia and AMD stocks surged after the announcements, as they seek to expand their AI accelerator customer base.
Humain plans to build AI factories with a capacity of up to 500 megawatts per facility and acquire Nvidia processors.
Saudi Arabia's move towards technology hub transformation attracts investments from U.S. tech giants like AWS, Google, and Oracle.
AWS also plans to invest in a new 'AI Zone' in Saudi Arabia alongside the potential deal with the UAE for Nvidia chips.
The UAE may acquire over a million Nvidia chips, with a portion going to G42 AI firm and the rest to U.S. data center projects.

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This new ChatGPT feature solves the most annoying thing about Deep Research

OpenAI has improved ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature by allowing the export of reports as PDFs, facilitating easier sharing and archiving of research.
The PDFs contain tables, images, citations, making it convenient to share comprehensive research findings.
The 'download as PDF' option is accessible through the share icon in ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Pro subscriptions.
This update addresses a common user frustration and enhances the usability of Deep Research reports.
The PDF export feature enables users to integrate their research into other tools for further analysis or sharing.
Users can now easily collaborate, store, and distribute their Deep Research reports in a more structured format.
OpenAI’s responsiveness to user feedback in implementing this feature demonstrates a commitment to enhancing user experience.
The enhancement signifies a step towards making AI tools more interoperable and adaptable to users' needs.
Although the 'Download as PDF' option may not be prominently placed, its functionality adds significant value to the Deep Research feature.
The ability to export reports as PDFs opens up new possibilities for utilizing research findings in various applications and tools.

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