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Here are Big Tech's winners and losers from Donald Trump's win, according to the market
- Tech stocks experienced gains following Donald Trump's election win.
- Tesla had the best market performance, as CEO Elon Musk supported Trump.
- Apple and TSMC may face challenges due to potential tariffs on China.
- Google could benefit from lighter regulations and rules under Trump.
- Meta (formerly Facebook) shares may be impacted due to Trump's animosity towards the company.
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How games companies can attract (and keep) new talent
- Dametra Johnson-Marletti, Microsoft's CVP of digital gaming sales, shared advice for young job-seekers in the gaming industry.
- Johnson-Marletti emphasized the importance of throwing ideas out, finding one's voice, and not being afraid to make mistakes.
- Companies seeking gaming talent should focus on creating a welcoming culture, providing new opportunities, and having a clear mission.
- Representation and diversity play a significant role in attracting and retaining young talent in the gaming industry.
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A 2-in-1 has challenged the Surface Pro 11, but not how you might think
- Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is the epitome of detachable 2-in-1 laptops, but HP’s OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, a 360-degree convertible laptop, based on Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 2 chips, may be better than the Surface Pro 11.
- OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 costs $1,450 for an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V chipset, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 14.0-inch 2.8K OLED display, which is the only option. It’s currently $400 off, making the base model more affordable at $1,050; fully configured, it costs $1,900 with a Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD.
- On the other hand, the Surface Pro 11 starts at $1,000 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chipset, 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 13.0-inch 2.8K IPS display. With 32GB and 1TB SSD, the cost is $2,100.
- The OmniBook is thicker as a tablet and weighs more than the Surface Pro 11 without its keyboard, but they’re both well-built machines and two of the best examples of their types. The Surface Pro 11 has a flip-out keyboard that allows it to function effectively as a clamshell when paired with the keyboard. The OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 has an excellent keyboard with large keycaps and a full-size layout that's extremely comfortable, and the Surface Pro 11's keyboard is also very good but comes with a slightly cramped layout.
- Both 2-in-1s use brand-new chipsets, but the Surface Pro 11's Qualcomm Snapdragon X provides faster performance than the Intel Lunar Lake chipsets in the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14. However, these laptops are fast enough for demanding productivity users but do not have integrated graphics that are fast enough for gaming or creative applications.
- The Surface Pro 11 is available with a choice between OLED and IPS displays, both 13.0-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) running at 120Hz. The OmniBook comes with just one option, a 14.0-inch 2.8K OLED panel running at a fast 120Hz. The Surface Pro 11’s display is considerably sharper; we reviewed both with OLED displays, and the Surface Pro 11’s version was much brighter while the OmniBook’s had wider and slightly more accurate colours.
- By itself, the Surface Pro 11 is lighter and thinner than the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14; however, when the keyboard is added, the two are nearly identical. Although both are highly portable, the Surface Pro 11 gets better battery life, taking the lead in this comparison of 2-in-1s.
- In conclusion, the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is a great example of a convertible 2-in-1 laptop that's well-built, looks great, has an excellent keyboard and touchpad, and an awesome OLED display -- and it’s less expensive than the Surface Pro 11. However, the Surface Pro 11 is faster, and it gets better battery life, which makes it slightly better than the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 in this comparison.
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Death Stranding connects to Xbox for 5th anniversary
- Kojima Productions has released Death Stranding Director's Cut on Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC, coinciding with the game's five-year anniversary.
- Death Stranding was originally a PlayStation 4 exclusive before being released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Apple devices. It will also be available on Amazon Luna.
- This marks the beginning of a collaboration between Xbox and Kojima Productions, with the studio working on a new game published by Xbox Game Studios.
- Although Death Stranding 2 is currently announced for PlayStation 5, Kojima Productions has obtained full IP rights for Death Stranding, hinting at potential future releases on other platforms.
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Mastering open-source software security in a cloud-native era
- Open-source software has become an essential tool for companies but management of open-source software supply chains needs to be proactive in its approach to potential cybersecurity risks, rather than just compliance issues, according to the co-founder and CEO of solution platform Kosai. Around 84% of the entire enterprise code base is open source, which means a number of vulnerabilities put it at risk from cyber attacks. Stagnant software is another issue for enterprise applications; outdated open source or abandonware is used by 91% of them, with no support currently provided. A belief in 'shift left', embedding security testing earlier in software development, offers less management of risk and encourages innovation according to Kosai.
- The management of open-source software supply chains is vital to ensure cybersecurity risks are not the only things being managed. Open-source software now forms 84% of the enterprise code base.
- Businesses are more reliant on open-source software than ever before but management of supply chains is becoming increasingly important and needs to be proactive in terms of cybersecurity risks.
- Developers are under increasing pressure to deliver quickly and 'shift left' becomes an issue, hence it is seen as important to remain creative in terms of tackling management of open-source software.
- Open-source software is now crucial to helping organisations innovate while at the same time minimising cybersecurity risk.
- Open-source software is introduced to launch innovation projects in the enterprise environment, but those firms take huge risks because they often use outdated open-source components. Organisations must establish an open-source program office to ensure the long-term viability of the software they rely on.
- Preventing exploit of vulnerabilities in open-source software will require new tools and strategies, including developers who prioritise risk management alongside innovation, according to CEO of platform designer and operator Kosai.
- Open-source adoption is still growing rapidly, and corporate software supply chains are deteriorating in terms of safety. As a consequence, security management of open-source software has become essential to maintaining operational efficiencies.
- Kosai CEO Jonathan Simkins said that while traditional methods of securing the enterprise, as licensing and legal compliance, remain relevant, security has become less about ticking boxes and more about proactive risk aversion.
- Kosai has established a platform to give open-source software maintainers the means to monetise their work while giving software developers confidence in its security.
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Brings Key Improvements for ARM PCs
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 brings key improvements for ARM PCs.
- The update includes an updated Prism emulator for ARM PCs, bringing support for additional CPU extensions.
- Windows devices with ARM chips will be able to run more legacy apps and games.
- Other improvements include a new on-screen gamepad keyboard and bug fixes.
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Microsoft Outlook now lets you create personalized AI-powered themes
- Microsoft Outlook now lets you create personalized AI-powered themes.
- Outlook introduces AI-powered themes for users with Copilot Pro consumer subscription and business accounts with Copilot enabled.
- Themes by Copilot allow you to generate themes based on over 100 locations or your own location.
- The AI-generated themes can be accessed through Outlook's Appearance Settings, providing a fun way to personalize the email app.
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So what’s new with Microsoft native UX technologies
- Microsoft offers a variety of client application frameworks for developers to build custom client experiences.
- Microsoft's investment across client development includes multiple technologies for building Windows native, cross-platform, hybrid, and web client apps.
- WinUI, React Native for Desktop, and .NET MAUI are the three Microsoft native client application frameworks recommended for developers to create new applications in alignment with the Windows native experience.
- WinUI enables developers to create fast and polished apps with a rich set of modern UI controls and styles in the most recent Windows App SDK 1.6 release.
- React Native allows the use of React and JavaScript to create native applications that target iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, TVs, and more, now featuring Windows Desktop deployments.
- The .NET Multi-platform App UI (MAUI) offers a unified framework for building native applications with a single C# codebase and.NET project system that runs on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
- Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) has modernized applications built on WPF, running on Windows 10 or later with key enhancements, including the support of light and dark themes, rounded corners for controls, and compliance with Windows 11 design guidelines.
- Windows Forms (WinForms) is a powerful and versatile tool for modern desktop application development, bridging the gap between legacy systems and today's cutting-edge technology.
- Developers can learn more about Microsoft client application frameworks and technologies for Windows at .NET Conf on Nov. 12-14 for more guidance and documentation about how to develop Windows apps using those technologies.
- Microsoft also unveils that it is investing in multiple technologies for Windows client development and enhances user experience and engagement by giving WPF applications a contemporary, polished appearance.
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GitHub Copilot chat now provides guidance on rewording prompts
- GitHub Copilot's chat functionality has been updated to provide developers with guidance on rewording prompts.
- User feedback indicated that developers struggled with creating prompts and understanding phrasing and context.
- The new chat experience is more conversational and adaptive to a developer's specific needs.
- GitHub Copilot suggests specific prompts to improve responses and allows developers to select and try them.
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Wandelbots presents NOVA: The world’s first agnostic operating system for robots
- Wandelbots has launched NOVA, an agnostic operating system (OS) designed to make industrial automation accessible and to reduce costs.
- NOVA supports modern development tools like Python and JavaScript, with a Plan, Build, and Operate approach that simplifies the entire automation lifecycle with AI technologies at its core.
- As an open ecosystem, NOVA will work across hardware components from various manufacturers, making them accessible within one unified operating system.
- NOVA's advanced and vendor-independent programming language comes at a crucial time as outdated programming languages and a lack of skilled labour have prevented robotics from reaching its full potential, especially in smaller companies.
- NOVA opens up new opportunities for companies to leverage automation and for software developers to unleash their creativity in a new industry
- NOVA was developed with four key objectives: to support revenue growth, optimize operations, reduce costs and risks, and improve usability.
- Intuitive frontend applications and a unified user interface make it easier than ever for employees to interact with robots through NOVA without requiring technical knowledge.
- Realistic simulation with digital twins offers investment protection, allowing developers and operators to create physically accurate simulations of robots, factories, and movable workpieces before real-world deployment.
- NOVA marks a turning point in the world of industrial automation and promises to democratise robotics and create new ways for software developers to commercialise.
- NOVA is available to users in its open beta phase, with those interested being able to register on the Wandelbots website.
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Death Stranding Finally Arrives On Xbox Series X, At $20
- Death Stranding, the former PlayStation exclusive, has been surprise-released on the Xbox Series X/S at a half-price of $20.
- Originally released in November 2019, Death Stranding was widely considered a bizarre masterpiece, touching on themes of fatherhood, American politics, and ghost-fighting delivery missions.
- After a PC version and a Director's Cut release on PlayStation, Death Stranding has made its way to Xbox to celebrate its fifth anniversary.
- Creator Hideo Kojima expressed his pleasure in announcing the release on Xbox and hinted at the possibility of the game being added to Game Pass in the future.
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Microsoft Launches Magentic-One, an Open-Source Multi-Agent AI Platform
- Microsoft Research has released Magentic-One, an open-source multi-agent AI platform.
- Magentic-One is designed to assist developers and researchers in creating agentic applications for solving open-ended tasks across various domains.
- The platform employs a modular multi-agent architecture, allowing coordination between specialized agents for tasks such as web browsing, file management, and coding.
- Magentic-One offers flexibility and scalability, enabling the addition or removal of agents without altering the system's core structure.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 (Canary Channel)
- Microsoft has released the first Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 to the Canary channel.
- The update introduces a new processor feature support in Prism, the emulator for Windows on ARM, which makes it possible for 64-bit x86 applications to run under emulation by adding support for more CPU features under emulation.
- The virtual CPU used by x64 emulated apps through Prism will now have support for additional extensions to the x86 instruction set architecture that are not mandatory but have become commonplace for some applications.
- In addition to new processor feature support in Prism, Build 27744 brings changes and improvements to the start menu, input including a new gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen Windows 11 keyboard, task manager, and settings, along with several fixes.
- However, Microsoft says it is not planning to release SDKs for the 27xxx series builds at the moment.
- As this is an early preview of Prism, Microsoft welcomes feedback from Insiders to ensure that the updated Prism provides a great experience for all users.
- The company is also working on a fix for an issue where the desktop background may not show correctly sometimes with multiple monitors and investigating reports that some applicable insiders are experiencing rollbacks.
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 is only available to the Canary channel, therefore these features may change over time and never get released beyond Windows Insiders.
- Finally, Microsoft has confirmed that to get off the Canary channel, a fresh install of Windows 11 will be required.
- Remember that to improve Agent's performance, Windows Server 2012+ or a modern version of Linux are recommended operating system versions.
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Microsoft AutoGen: Multi-Agent AI Workflows with Advanced Automation
- Microsoft Research introduced AutoGen as an open-source Python framework for building AI agents capable of complex, multi-agent collaboration.
- AutoGen Studio is a low-code interface, which simplifies the development of AI agents by providing a graphical user interface (GUI) to configure workflows.
- AutoGen is a multi-agent framework that supports various agent types and conversation patterns, automation of workflows for diverse industries such as finance, advertising, and software engineering.
- AutoGen introduces conversable agents that can engage in rich dialogues and can be customized to improve their performance, making it ideal for both simple and complex AI projects.
- AutoGen’s most impressive feature is its support for multi-agent collaboration, which provides developers the flexibility to create a network of agents to tackle complex tasks efficiently.
- AutoGen allows agents to generate, execute, and debug code automatically. It helps minimize human intervention and speeds up development cycles.
- AutoGen supports interaction with external tools, services, and APIs, effectively expanding the capabilities of agents to perform diverse range of applications.
- AutoGen’s strength lies in its ability to coordinate multiple agents to complete tasks that are interdependent, thus helping in building complex AI systems.
- AutoGen is an open-source, python-based framework that requires a solid understanding of AI agents, orchestration frameworks, and the basics of Python programming. It is also a powerful tool for cloud-native strategies.
- Possible challenges that might come while using AutoGen are security, scalability, and ethical concerns.
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Nerdio expands Manager for MSP platform to include full Microsoft 365 management
- Nerdio expands Manager for MSP platform to include full Microsoft 365 management
- Nerdio Manager for MSP platform now offers comprehensive Microsoft 365 management capabilities
- New features include centralized management of Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange Online
- Nerdio introduces flexible pricing model for better accommodation of MSPs
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