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Getting Started with Azure AI Foundry: A Complete Beginner’s Guide for Developers

Azure AI Foundry is Microsoft's platform designed to simplify AI development for developers of all skill levels and industries.
It bridges the gap between aspiration and execution by providing a structured approach to AI implementation.
The platform combines infrastructure management, model training capabilities, deployment tools, and monitoring systems.
Azure AI Foundry offers accessibility and sophistication, allowing for quick value realization while enabling advanced implementations.
It complements Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services, providing a unified approach to AI development within the Azure ecosystem.
The platform's architecture consists of integrated layers for different aspects of the AI development lifecycle.
Foundational skills in programming, cloud concepts, data fundamentals, and web development are beneficial for working with Azure AI Foundry.
Proper setup of local development machines, software, network requirements, and cloud resources is essential for effective work with Azure AI Foundry.
Establishing a sound foundation with proper Azure account configuration and access controls is crucial before diving into Azure AI Foundry.
Azure AI Foundry's interface includes a dashboard overview, project explorer, development workspace, model registry, deployment manager, and monitoring center.
Efficient navigation and sound project configurations prevent pitfalls and simplify future scaling efforts in Azure AI Foundry.

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Mac gaming could get an intriguing boost – but not in the way you'd expect

Nanoleaf has launched a new lighting strip that syncs with your monitor, providing an immersive boost to Mac gamers.
The Nanoleaf PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip connects to the computer over USB-C and actively matches the on-screen colors to provide a backlighting effect.
Apple has patented a Magic Mouse with haptic feedback that mimics the effects of on-screen action, making it more suitable for gaming and other tasks.
The patent indicates a potential improvement in the Magic Mouse, although it is uncertain when or if it will be implemented.

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Google unlocks scalable GPU access with Cloud Run’s serverless model

Google Cloud Run aims to ease the pressure for companies to pay off their investment in artificial intelligence training with inference by offering on-demand access to GPUs.
Cloud Run combines serverless services with containers on Google Cloud's scalable infrastructure, making it cost-efficient for compute power needs.
Yunong Xiao and Steren Giannini from Google Cloud discuss how Cloud Run provides serverless access to GPUs, offering a solution to the capacity crunch and high costs associated with inference.
Google Cloud is debunking the myth that serverless doesn't scale with Cloud Run, which sits on a highly scalable Borg infrastructure, making containers portable across platforms.
Cloud Run's portable API, akin to Kubernetes API, supports agentic AI needs and allows for autoscaling on demand.
Companies like L'Oreal S.A. have utilized Cloud Run for their chatbot, benefiting from on-demand usage during peak times and cost savings during off-peak hours.
Google Cloud plans to enhance Cloud Run's speed, efficiency, and sustainability, focusing on reducing latency and offering larger GPU types.
The platform's goal is to be more environmentally friendly through its on-demand model and reducing carbon footprint with initiatives like Google Cloud Carbon Footprint.
Google Cloud Run's next steps include improving startup time, offering bigger GPU types, and optimizing performance for faster processing.
Customers can expect more updates on Cloud Run at Google Cloud Next in April, with ongoing efforts to enhance platform capabilities and accessibility for users.

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Qualcomm poised to muscle in on AMD's territory with powerful gaming handheld processors

Qualcomm has announced its new lineup of Snapdragon G series processors for the handheld market.
The Snapdragon G Series is designed for gamers and promises high-fidelity graphics and ergonomic design.
The lineup includes the powerful Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, which features ray tracing and supports 1440p at 144Hz.
The Snapdragon G Series could pose a competition for AMD's Z1 and Z2 chips in gaming handheld devices.

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More than 90 racing games are about to get a lot more ‘real’ thanks to Razer

Razer Sensa HD haptics, found in Razer Kraken V4 Pro, are expanding to 90 racing games.
Razer partners with SimHub to bring realistic haptics to enhance the racing game experience.
Razer revisits its AI gaming companion, now called Razer AI Game Copilot, providing real-time advice and game guides.
Razer boosts Chroma RGB with 3D reactive lighting effects, enhancing ambience in games.

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Razer’s new AI-powered bug detector could help games release faster

Razer has introduced AI QA Copilot, an AI-powered game development tool.
The tool helps QA testers find and report bugs faster, potentially expediting game releases.
AI QA Copilot automates bug tracking, generating detailed reports with recordings, screenshots, and potential reproduction steps.
While AI can make mistakes, the time-saving potential of Razer’s tool could be significant in the QA process.

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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, March 20 (game #1151)

Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, March 20 (game #1151)
Quordle is a word game that offers a genuine challenge.
Quordle today has 4 different vowels and 2 answers with repeated letters.
None of the letters Q, Z, X, or J appear in the Quordle answers for today.
There are 0 Quordle answers starting with the same letter today.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, March 20 (game #382)

Today's NYT Strands theme is Wetland patrol
The spangram for today's game has 10 letters
The spangram for today's game touches the bottom, 3rd column and the top, 3rd column
The answers for today's game are FLAMINGO, STORK, BITTERN, IBIS, EGRET, SPOONBILL

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Windows 11 could eventually help you understand how fast your PC is - as well as offer tips for making your PC or laptop faster for free

Microsoft is working on a feature in Windows 11 that will provide users with detailed information on the specifications of their PC and its hardware capabilities.
The feature, still in early stages of development, was discovered by PhantomOfEarth in preview builds 26120.3576 and 22635.5090.
This feature includes a new FAQ section that tailors information based on the user's PC, offering insights on CPU, GPU, memory, and more.
The FAQ aims to help users understand their PC's performance potential, especially beneficial for those less tech-savvy.
The tailored nature of the FAQ ensures relevance to the user's specific hardware setup.
The feature is seen as an improvement over the Windows Experience Index from previous versions, providing more user-friendly and practical information.
Microsoft may leverage AI to enhance the FAQ's responses and make them more detailed in the future.
While still a hidden feature, it is likely to be included in the final version of Windows 11, offering valuable insights for users.
The feature could potentially evolve to provide even more useful information and assistance to users in understanding their PC's capabilities.
The FAQ section is a step towards offering a more informative and user-friendly experience, particularly aimed at users unfamiliar with tech jargon.

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It's not looking bright for next-gen systems using AMD's Medusa Point APUs - they reportedly won't use RDNA 4 architecture, potentially meaning no FSR 4

AMD's upcoming Zen 6 APUs won't use RDNA 4 architecture, but instead, will likely use RDNA 3.5.
This means next-gen features like FSR 4 may not be available on devices using the Medusa Point APUs.
No FSR 4 on Medusa Point APUs would be a disappointment, as the upscaling tech is expected to improve image quality.
The performance of the upcoming Medusa Point processors is still expected to be fantastic in games.

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Exercise 05: Create DNS Zones and Configure DNS Settings

In this exercise, the task was to configure DNS settings for workloads in the organization to use domain names instead of IP addresses for internal communication.
The requirements included creating a private DNS zone for the domain contoso.com, linking the DNS zone to the app-vnet virtual network, and creating a DNS record for the backend subnet to resolve internal resources.
The exercise involved creating and configuring a private DNS zone, creating and configuring DNS records, and configuring DNS settings on a virtual network.
By completing the exercise, internal resources can now communicate using domain names, leveraging Azure’s built-in DNS services for simplicity and security.

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Intel fans, rejoice - XeSS 2 is coming to more games, as its SDK is available for all developers to download

Intel has released XeSS 2's SDK via GitHub, allowing game developers to implement the technology into their games.
Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching on March 20, will feature XeSS 2.
XeSS 2 will benefit handheld, Intel Arc GPU, and ultrabook laptop gamers.
Intel's focus on XeSS technologies is a step to catch up with AMD and Nvidia in the affordable PC gaming market.

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This powerful Lenovo ThinkPad laptop is 50% off, but not for long

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 Mobile Workstation is currently 50% off its estimated value of $4,499, available for $2,249.
The laptop offers durability that meets military standards, powerful performance, and advanced business capabilities.
Featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada Generation graphics card, and 32GB of RAM, it is suitable for professionals.
The device includes a 1TB SSD, 16-inch screen with WQXGA resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, and a fingerprint reader.

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Can the RX 9070 compete with the 5070 Ti?

The RX 9070 competes with the RTX 5070 in terms of performance, but how does it fare against the more expensive RTX 5070 Ti?
Pricing and availability for the RX 9070 has been impacted by stock issues and tariffs, with prices ranging from $650 to $750.
The RTX 5070 Ti, launched at $750, faces similar price hikes, with listings reaching over $1,000.
In terms of specifications, the RX 9070 and RTX 5070 Ti vary significantly in transistor count, CUDA cores, and memory speed.
Despite differences in design and specs, the RX 9070 can keep up in clock speed and offers competitive performance.
The RTX 5070 Ti is the faster card overall, excelling in rasterization and ray tracing, but the RX 9070 holds its own, especially in games like Cyberpunk 2077.
The RX 9070 falls about 20% behind the RTX 5070 Ti in performance tests but still delivers excellent gameplay at 1440p and 4K.
While the 5070 Ti offers superior performance, the RX 9070 stands out as a better value buy due to its competitive performance and lower price.
Due to market conditions and pricing, the RX 9070 is currently considered the better buy compared to the more expensive 5070 Ti.

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