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Hollow Knight: Silksong's Copyright Updated, Fans Enter Newfound Levels Of Excitement, Nation In Chaos
- The metadata for Hollow Knight: Silksong's Steam page has been updated.
- The game is now opted in for GeForce Now support.
- The copyright data has been updated from 2019 to 2025.
- Fans speculate that the update could signify an impending release or announcement.
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OneNote for Windows 10 to be discontinued by 2025
- Microsoft has officially announced plans to discontinue support for OneNote for Windows 10 by 2025.
- The decision is part of Microsoft's strategy to consolidate its OneNote offerings into a single application.
- The transition plan includes integrating features from the UWP app into the desktop version, visual updates, and a support timeline.
- Users are encouraged to migrate to the desktop version for ongoing updates and improvements.
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The best private browser in 2025: where to flee from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox | Kaspersky official blog
- Google has allowed digital fingerprint data collection, affecting user privacy regardless of settings.
- Chrome and Edge are disabling extensions blocking ads and tracking to transition to Manifest V3.
- Mozilla introduced Privacy-Preserving Attribution in Firefox, raising concerns about user data.
- Safari by Apple maintains privacy focus with existing tools for ad and tracking prevention.
- Chromium-based browsers like Chrome and Edge will lose privacy functionalities by June 2025.
- Firefox still supports Manifest V2 extensions, offering a conundrum amid Mozilla's data use claims.
- For privacy-conscious users, browsers like Tor, Waterfox, and LibreWolf are recommended alternatives.
- Brave browser stands out for built-in privacy tools, yet includes controversial features.
- Users can enhance privacy with secure configurations and extensions like uBlock Origin.
- Kaspersky suggests using their security solution with Private Browsing for enhanced data protection.
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Digitaltrends
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Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 11: two diminutive laptops fight for the top
- The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) and the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 are highly portable PC options, with the MacBook Air considered the best 13-inch laptop and the Surface Pro 11 as the best 2-in-1.
- The MacBook Air 13 and Surface Pro 11 have similar dimensions, weight, RAM options, and storage configurations, but differ in processors, displays, and operating systems.
- The MacBook Air offers colors, premium build quality, and a standard clamshell design, while the Surface Pro 11 includes a detachable tablet option with pen capabilities.
- In terms of keyboards, the MacBook Air features the highly praised Apple Magic Keyboard, while the Surface Pro 11 includes the Surface Pro Flex keyboard, suitable for typing but slightly bouncy.
- Both laptops offer modern ports like USB-C and various configuration options, with the MacBook Air excelling in touchpad quality and the Surface Pro 11 providing touch and pen capabilities.
- In performance comparisons, the MacBook Air 13 with the M4 chipset outperforms the Surface Pro 11 in single-core and multi-core processing tasks, making it more responsive for productivity and creative work.
- Display-wise, both laptops offer high-quality IPS and OLED options with good colors, brightness, and contrast, with the MacBook Air excelling in audio quality with a four-speaker system.
- Both laptops are highly portable with great battery life, but the MacBook Air boasts better battery performance compared to the Surface Pro 11, making it a strong choice for all-day usage.
- Ultimately, the MacBook Air 13 (M4) is recommended as the best small laptop with superb build, performance, and battery life, while the Surface Pro 11 is ideal for those seeking a 2-in-1 device with decent tablet functionality.
- For tablet enthusiasts, the Surface Pro 11 is a suitable choice, but for others, the MacBook Air is a highly recommended option as the best small laptop available.
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OpenAI Introduces Advanced Transcription and Voice Models | VBM
- OpenAI has introduced advanced transcription and voice models, with reduced word error rate and improved language recognition. These models are effective for applications like customer service and meeting transcription.
- OpenAI has also launched the GPT-4o Mini TTS model, allowing developers to customize voice outputs with precision, adjusting tone, emotion, and speed.
- The new models are available through OpenAI's API and integrated with the Agents SDK, simplifying the development process for audio-based applications.
- OpenAI is actively engaging with the community through events like the 'Deep Research in the OpenAI Forum' virtual session.
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Google’s Major Acquisitions Timeline
- Google strategically acquires companies either to catch up and dominate an industry quickly or to invest in future core businesses.
- Google's major acquisitions have evolved through different strategic focus phases, including foundation, expansion, diversification, and enterprise cloud phases.
- Strategic motivations for acquisitions include eliminating competition, market expansion, technology acquisition, IP protection, talent acquisition, core product enhancement, and user & data acquisition.
- The recent acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion is a key move in cloud and AI security, enhancing Google's cloud security leadership, multi-cloud strategy, and competitive differentiation.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joked about something that could cost his biggest customers billions of dollars
- Nvidia's new Blackwell GPUs make older Hopper models less useful, affecting cloud giants.
- Rapid tech advancements may force cloud giants to adjust asset depreciation, denting earnings.
- Amazon leads in adjusting server lifespan, Meta and Google could see profit hits.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang jokingly mentioned that Blackwell GPUs would make Hoppers undesirable, causing potential problems for big customers.
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🤖 Automating .NET Development: AI-Generated Projects Inside Visual Studio
- A Visual Studio extension has been developed to integrate AI-powered project generation for .NET applications.
- The extension generates complete .NET solutions with structured architecture and dynamically resolves missing dependencies.
- It utilizes OpenAI's Assistant API and Thread API to maintain project context and auto-fixes missing files and dependencies.
- The demo showcases the generation of a Task Management API using AI, and the potential of AI in .NET development is discussed.
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Netflix's Spirit Crossing Is A Gorgeous Cozy MMO With A Lot To Prove
- Spirit Crossing is the next life sim from the Netflix-owned studio Spry Fox, makers of the beloved Animal Crossing-like Cozy Grove.
- The ambitious social MMO will be a test of Netflix's commitment to investing in gaming.
- The game shows clear influences from games like Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
- Netflix's gaming strategy focuses on mobile and TV, aiming to find a killer app and exploring potential with smart TVs.
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ASN Shipping Label: Everything You Need to Know
- Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) Shipping Label is essential for seamless logistics operations, providing advance notice and detailed information about upcoming deliveries.
- ASN Shipping Labels aid in communication and transparency in the shipping process, particularly crucial in complex supply chains and international trade scenarios.
- Key components of an ASN Shipping Label include unique identifiers, supplier and receiver details, order specifics, delivery information, location data, pallet codes, barcode, product details, and routing instructions.
- ASN Labels automate receiving, reduce errors, meet retailer specifications, and facilitate smooth logistics operations, integrated with MetaShip in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Benefits of using ASN Shipping Labels include automated label generation, faster order processing, compliance with retailer requirements, improved shipment visibility, cost savings, seamless ERP integration, and streamlined packing workflows.
- For suppliers, benefits include faster order processing, compliance with retailer requirements, improved shipment visibility, cost savings, and seamless ERP integration.
- For retailers and distributors, benefits include faster receiving and inventory management, reduced errors and mis-shipments, enhanced supply chain visibility, improved compliance, better demand planning, and reduced handling time.
- MetaShip simplifies ASN Shipping Label management by helping companies generate, customize, and print shipping labels directly from their ERP system, integrating with Dynamics 365 Business Central for streamlined logistics operations.
- By offering automated packing, tracking, and compliance-friendly shipping labels, MetaShip serves as an all-in-one solution for efficient logistics processes, benefiting both suppliers and retailers.
- MetaShip's shipping automation enhances supply chain performance, making business processes smoother and reducing manual tasks for logistics operations.
- To enhance shipping processes and streamline ASN Shipping Label workflows, businesses can leverage MetaShip's capabilities for automated solutions, personalized demos, and improved operational efficiency.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5097 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5097 (KB5053648) has been released to the Beta Channel.
- This build includes general improvements and fixes to enhance the user experience.
- Specific fixes have been made to File Explorer, Taskbar, Input, Login and Lock, and Windows Sandbox.
- Some known issues related to the Start menu have also been listed for Windows Insiders.
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TechCrunch
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Microsoft is exploring a way to credit contributors to AI training data
- Microsoft is launching a research project to estimate the influence of specific training examples on the output of generative AI models.
- The project aims to efficiently estimate the impact of particular data on AI models and explore opportunities for incentives and recognition for data contributors.
- This research effort, referred to as 'training-time provenance', involves Jaron Lanier and focuses on the concept of 'data dignity'.
- Microsoft's initiative is notable considering the development of AI payout programs by other companies and AI labs recommending weaker copyright protections.
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Microsoft Patches Critical Flaw in Entra ID Security
- Microsoft experienced a critical flaw in its Entra ID security, causing disruptions for businesses reliant on Azure cloud platforms and applications.
- The issue was caused by DNS changes in Microsoft's Entra Connect Sync and Seamless SSO applications, resulting in resolution failures for the autologon.microsoftazuread.sso.com domain.
- The outage impacted various industries, blocking access to crucial services like Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Database, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage, and Azure AI Services.
- Microsoft quickly rolled back the changes and restored full functionality, but it serves as a wakeup call for businesses to be prepared for sudden system failures in a digital-first world.
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More Films And TV Shows Based On Xbox Games Are Coming, Says Phil Spencer
- Xbox head of Microsoft gaming, Phil Spencer, confirms that more films and TV shows based on Xbox games are in the works.
- Microsoft is gaining confidence and learning from each project, including Halo and Fallout adaptations.
- Xbox's next big adaptation will be the Minecraft movie starring Jack Black, set to release in two weeks.
- Spencer assures the Xbox community that they will be seeing more adaptations in the future.
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The end is near for Windows 10 and Microsoft won’t let you forget it
- Microsoft has started emailing Windows 10 users to remind them that support will end on October 14, 2025.
- After this date, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive updates or critical security patches, making them vulnerable to cyber threats.
- The email emphasizes upgrading to Windows 11 or buying a new PC, without much mention of the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
- Many users are facing limited options as older PCs aren't eligible for Windows 11, and they may not prefer the AI features of the new OS.
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