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HomePad? Apple said to unveil AI wall tablet for home control, Siri and FaceTime calls as early as March 2025

Apple is said to be launching a wall-mounted display for home control, videoconferencing, and AI navigation.
The device, code-named J490, will feature a 6-inch screen, camera, rechargeable battery, and touch interface.
It is designed to be controlled mainly through voice commands using Siri and Apple Intelligence.
The product will be marketed as a way to control appliances, chat with Siri, use FaceTime, and access Apple apps.

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Ars Technica: Apple’s M4 Pro MacBook Pro is the most impressive

Apple has released a new MacBook Pro powered by the M4 family of chips.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,599 and features M4 with three Thunderbolt 4 ports.
The models with M4 Pro and M4 Max offer Thunderbolt 5 for faster transfer speeds.
The MacBook Pro lineup includes boosted RAM capacities, improved multi-monitor support, and an upgraded webcam.

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Paul Tagliamonte: Complex for Whom?

Complexity is a common topic of discussion within high-functioning engineering organizations. Rarely, however, is it talked about within its appropriate context: complexity for whom?
For instance, is something complex for the end user, an API consumer, or simply the person maintaining the API service?
Complexity within a problem domain is, more or less, zero-sum. The problem to be solved comes with a fixed amount of complexity, and it must be decided who should solve it.
There is an upper bound to the complexity of solutions possible. Teams often create problems for themselves while trying to solve a problem.
Complexity within an organization leads to hyperspecialization, where priorities diverge, and efficacy is measured by each specialist's ability to solve the subset of the organization's problems.
Lower limit complexity can't always be removed without introducing additional complexity elsewhere. It's a tradeoff that must be considered within the full context.
Within technical mandates, decision-makers optimize for the least amount of complexity, offloading it through mandates into accreditation and risk-acceptance functions.
Complexity is not the same as proclivity to failure. The most reliable systems are often unimaginably complex, with layers of internal protection to prevent complete failure.
When someone talks about all the complexity about to be introduced, it's essential to understand their perspective and what type of complexity they are referring to.
It's important to ask whether the perceived complexity should be solved elsewhere, whether it's desirable, or whether it affects others internally or externally.

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THR: Apple TV+’s ‘Before,’ starring Billy Crystal is an unconvincing supernatural dud

The psychological thriller series 'Before' starring Billy Crystal is set to premiere on October 25, 2024 on Apple TV+.
The Hollywood Reporter criticizes 'Before' as an unconvincing supernatural dud.
The series, stretched to 10 half-hour episodes, features excessively dour visuals and lacks a compelling narrative.
Billy Crystal delivers a convincing performance but is limited by weak supporting characters and a disjointed storyline.

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Feel good app Portal updated with widgets, new landscapes, and macOS Sequoia support

Portal app for Mac has been updated with new features and support.
The app offers different landscapes to help users focus, create, or escape.
The update includes widget support, multi-display panning, and new landscapes.
Portal for Mac now takes full advantage of macOS Sequoia.

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Amazon slashes price on Apple iPad (9th Generation) to just $199.99

Amazon has slashed the price on Apple's iPad (9th Generation) to just $199.99.
The iPad features a 10.2-inch Retina Display, A13 Bionic chip, and all-day battery life.
It comes with iPadOS for productivity, fast Wi-Fi connectivity, and options for 64GB or 256GB storage.
Accessories like Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard are sold separately.

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Android 15 QPR2 confirms Google is adding a Linux Terminal app, finally

Google is adding a Linux Terminal app in Android 15 QPR2.
The Terminal app allows developers to run Linux apps in a virtual machine.
It can be activated by toggling a developer setting.
The app was found in the Android 15 QPR2 beta release but crashes on startup.

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Jemalloc install & config for MySQL

jemalloc is considered better than malloc for MySQL usage.
To install and configure jemalloc for MySQL:
Download the jemalloc package for your system from official sources or repositories.
Edit the mysqld.service file to preload jemalloc library and restart MySQL.
Verify that MySQL is using jemalloc.

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Mastering Crontab: A Comprehensive Guide to Automating Tasks in Linux

Crontab is a configuration file that defines cron jobs, allowing Linux users to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual intervention.
Crontab files have a specific format for defining schedules, using five fields for time intervals, followed by the command to execute - Minute, Hour, Day of the month, Month, and Day of the week.
Crontab files use special characters like * for any value, , for specifying multiple values, - for specifying a range, and / for step values.
Users can edit their crontab file using the crontab -e command, and view scheduled cron jobs using the crontab -l command.
Crontab provides shortcuts for commonly used schedules, such as @daily, @weekly, @monthly, @yearly, @reboot, and @hourly.
Environment variables can be defined in the crontab file, which is helpful if your job relies on specific configurations.
Crontab best practices include using full paths, capturing output in logs for debugging, scheduling jobs carefully to avoid performance bottlenecks, and testing jobs before production.
Troubleshooting crontab issues include checking syntax errors, verifying cron daemon is running, and checking logs for error messages.
Real-world examples of tasks that can be automated with crontab include automated backups, database cleanup, server health checks, and restarting services if they go down.
By understanding the syntax and scheduling options of crontab, users can leverage its automation capabilities for a variety of tasks in Linux.

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Microsoft is, once again, trying to force users into using Edge

Microsoft is deploying new tactics to force Windows users onto its Edge browser.
The latest method automatically launches Edge on PC startup and prompts users to import data from Chrome.
Despite previous failed attempts, Microsoft is persistent in pushing Edge as the default browser.
Even if users choose another browser, Edge remains difficult to uninstall and can be reinstated with updates.

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Apple preps new smart home IP camera in 2026

Apple is set to enter the smart home IP camera market in 2026.
Mass production is scheduled with annual shipments targeting tens of millions.
The camera will seamlessly integrate with other Apple hardware products.
Apple aims to enhance user experience with its ecosystem and deep integration with Apple Intelligence and Siri.

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Debian Backup and Recovery Solutions: Safeguard Your Data with Confidence

Debian offers a multitude of tools for creating robust backup and recovery solutions.
Backup is the process of creating copies of your data to restore in case of data loss.
There are different types of backups, including full backups, incremental backups, and differential backups.
Debian provides various backup tools tailored to different user needs and technical requirements.

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Ubuntu Blog: Bringing automation to open source 5G software at Ubuntu Summit 2024

Open source software is now a cost-effective alternative to proprietary business solutions in the private mobile network market.
At the 2024 Ubuntu Summit in the Hague, Canonical demonstrated a live installation of Charmed Aether SD-Core with Charmed OAI RAN, showcasing a 5G PMN that was set up with commercial 5G phones connected via a software-defined radio.
Canonical's Telco Engineering team is working to make the experience of deploying a 5G mobile network simple and frictionless by developing automation in software lifecycle management.
Charmed Aether SD-Core and Charmed OAI RAN will help address key requirements, including cost-efficiency, simplicity in deployment and continuous operations, superior communication quality, reliability, security and long-term stability with the ability to deliver seamless updates and upgrades.
Cost reduction in deployment and operations along with simplicity in system management are key enablers for a smooth technology transition by businesses, as is a cost-effective solution.
Canonical plans to deliver more advanced system demonstrations in Ubuntu Summit events with added features to showcase what open source can achieve in telecommunications.
Charmed Aether SD-Core open source product provides a cost-efficient private mobile network, delivering superior connectivity experience for business devices.
Canonical provides a full stack for your telecom infrastructure, including open source and automation products.
Check out the documentation pages to test and try a 5G network on your own.
Canonical's continuous hard work towards open source and software automation in 5G mobile networking holds the promise to deliver a great opportunity to pave the way for innovators in the industry.

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Messi’s early exit from MLS playoffs a blow to Apple TV

Lionel Messi's MLS playoff debut ended in disappointment as his team, Inter Miami, was eliminated in the early rounds.
While this is a blow to Apple TV and Major League Soccer (MLS), Messi's impact on the league has been significant.
However, Messi and his Miami teammates will still compete in next year's Club World Cup.
Despite the setback, MLS recorded a record attendance this season and Inter Miami's revenue nearly doubled since Messi signed.

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Kubuntu 22.04 with Legacy Oxygen Theme

This tutorial explains how to use the legacy Oxygen theme on Kubuntu 22.04.
The tutorial guides users through installing the required Oxygen packages and configuring the theme settings.
It covers enabling Oxygen application style, Plasma style, colors, icons, window decoration, cursor, and splash screen.
By following the steps, users can enjoy the nostalgic Oxygen theme on their Kubuntu system.

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