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 OpenAI says it has proof its tools are making workers more productive

OpenAI says workers are using ChatGPT to help with learning, upskilling, writing, communication, programming and more.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/openai-says-it-has-proof-its-tools-are-making-workers-more-productive

Metz 50MQE7600 Review

A lot of the big TV brands have focused on premium-priced TVs, leaving space for others to sink their teeth into the budget market, which may mean that you, as a buyer, come across some unfamiliar names. Names such as Metz, which entered the UK market a few years ago with their Roku TVs, [...]

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Samsung Series 9 Bespoke AI Washing Machine WF90F09C4SU1 Review

It’s normal to see A-rated washing machines, with the bulk of the models that I review fitting into this category. What’s more important than a simple rating, based on one type of wash cycle, is how well a washing machine washes across more of its cycles, how well it cleans and how easy it [...]

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There’s a way to get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for half price

Samsung UK is offering the 40mm version for just £149, instead of £319, when you trade in any Galaxy Watch Ultra devices and also use the PALPAL code at checkout (paying by PayPal).

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 I played "Killer Inn" and now I have trust issues — but I can't wait to play this murder deduction game again

I spent about an hour and a half playing Square Enix's Killer Inn multiplayer game during a preview event. It's a compelling social deduction murder game that allows for different strategies, whether you're playing as an innocent lamb or a murderous wolf.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/killer-inn-game-preview

 US agency overseeing nuclear weapons breached in Microsoft SharePoint attack

Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaws were exploited to breach over 50 organizations, including the National Nuclear Security Administration.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/us-agency-overseeing-nuclear-weapons-breached-in-microsoft-sharepoint-attack

I love my Kindle Paperwhite, and I’d grab another at this crazy price
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Why two SSDs are better than one in your PC
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Windows 11 officially kills the Blue Screen of Death in latest update
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Windows XP returns! Re-experience the magic for free in your browser
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Do you need to shut down your PC in an electrical storm?
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The Wyze Cam Vase hides a security camera in plain sight
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Your body can be fingerprinted and tracked using Wi-Fi signals
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Forget smart light bulbs! These smart light switches are a measly $12
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This ‘blurry’ keyboard mimics the look of low-poly PCs in retro games
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Elgato launches 4K 60FPS capture card that’s cheaper than its predecessor
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Elastic Stack 8.18.4 released

Version 8.18.4 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.18.4 over the previous versions 8.18.3

The 8.18.4 Release contains various performance and stability improvements across the stack. Logstash's persistent queue now has significantly higher throughput when its workers are caught up. We eliminated lock contention in pipeline workers to ensure that queue writers have priori

SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025: Community Evening - Let’s Celebrate 20 Years of Symfony Together!

Symfony is turning 20 and we’re throwing a party you won’t want to miss! 🥳

Join us for an unforgettable evening of drinks, music, and great company at the Kanarie Club in Amsterdam!

This year’s Community Evening takes place on Thursday, November… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonycon-amsterdam-2025-community-evening-let-s-celebrate-20-years-of-symfony-together?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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An engineer's new smartphone cases can give any iPhone a USB-C port

Ken Pillonel has a history of developing clever projects that add USB-C support to gadgets that have less common, outdated port types. After creating the first ever USB-C iPhone back in 2021, the engineer has returned his attention to that concept. He's created an iPhone case that can pro

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AppleCare One lets you protect three devices under one subscription

Apple has introduced a new tier of its AppleCare insurance policy called

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Proton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot encrypts all your conversations

What's another AI chatbot in an already crowded field? That's the question Proton is trying to answer today with the release of its new

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Spotify’s AI songs from dead artists spark fresh outrage over exploitation


Spotify has been hit with another AI controversy after publishing computer-generated songs under the names of dead musicians. An investigation by 404 Media found that Spotify is releasing AI-generated songs on the pages of deceased artists — without approval

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Why traditional VC is failing deep tech — and what can fix it


Europe’s deep tech future hinges on evolving investment strategies. The reason for this is that traditional funding models cannot support the long-term financial commitments that innovation demands. There is a European paradox where, despite substantial scien

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Tesla Q2 2025 earnings preview: Here are the top 5 issues analysts are watching

Tesla is likely to post its biggest drop in quarterly revenue in more than a decade on Wednesday, as the EV maker grapples with issues including

Coffee by the bucket is the summer’s wildest caffeine trend

A Trenta Starbucks is no longer cutting it. The latest coffee trend has people ordering their iced lattes by the bucket. 

Earlier this year, independent coffee shops started going viral on TikTok for serving 34-ounce iced lattes in plastic buckets. “POV: You live in the same era as coffee buckets,”

The Microsoft SharePoint breach was massive. The response has been minimal

It’s not every day that U.S. nuclear facilities, the Department for Education, and governments across Europe and the Middle East are breached in a single hack. But then again, the vulnerability identified in Microsoft’s document collaboration tool, SharePoint, this weekend isn’t your ordinary issue. It has found a chink in the armor of one of the most widely used suites of software a

Google Search Central APAC 2025: Everything From Day 1 via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW

Day 1 of Search Central Live APAC focused on AI in crawling and indexing, evolving user behavior, and keeping SEO grounded in human-first content.

The post Google Search Central APAC 2025: Everything From Day 1 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-search-central-apac-2025-everyt

A First Look at the Interest Invoker API (for Hover-Triggered Popovers)

Chrome 139 is experimenting with Open UI’s proposed Interest Invoker API, which would be used to create tooltips, hover menus, hover cards, quick actions, and other types of UIs for showing more information with hover interactions.


A First Look at the Interest Invoker API (for Hover-Triggered Popovers) originally published on

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This Free Heat Warning System Could Help You Prepare for Dangerous Summer Conditions

The risks of heat are only growing thanks to lasting heat waves, extreme nighttime temperatures and unusual humidity, like the current "corn sweat" in the Midwest. https://www.cnet.com/science/climate/this-free-heat-warning-system-could-help-you-prepare-for-dangerous-summer-conditions/#ftag=CADf328eec

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A Murderer Is Among Us in Square Enix's Killer Inn

In a Killer Inn hands-on preview, I lied, cheated and fought my way through the new murder mystery game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/a-murderer-is-among-us-in-square-enixs-killer-inn/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Marvel Rivals Fantastic Four skins release date and new Team Up

Marvel Rivals Fantastic Four First Steps skins arrive soon, adding in another Team Up for The Thing and Human Torch. Here's when they come out, and everything you need to know on how to get them.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-fantastic-four-skins-release-date-new-team-up

Oura Ring 4 vs Whoop MG: Which wearable should you buy?

The Oura Ring 4 and Whoop MG look to offer health and fitness tracking in a discreet package – but which is best for your needs?

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/oura-ring-4-vs-whoop-mg

 "A system that looks like the one you had as a kid." — This PC fuses 90s throwback vibes with absolute spec overkill

If you grew up with PC gaming in the '90s, Maingear's new Retro95 system should look very familiar. But unlike back then, this throwback can be configured with up to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/maingear-retro95-gaming-pc-reveal

I update most of my Windows apps with a single command. Here’s how
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MainGear’s new desktop gaming PC oozes stunning retro chic vibes
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Microsoft is bringing powerful new AI tools to Windows 11
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC is perfect for home offices — it’s now just $297
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10 nifty USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed
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Hack Netflix: 6 new ways to find something awesome to watch
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Don’t forget: Microsoft Authenticator is dumping your passwords in a week
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Score Alienware’s fast dual-res 4K gaming monitor for 22% off right now
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 G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 is the current top 96GB memory kit for AMD CPUs — Trident Z5 Neo RGB C26 2x48GB Review

The Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C26 is a new kit from G.Skill that targets AMD systems; however, can it beat the other enthusiast memory kits on the market?

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/g-skill-trident-z5-neo-rgb-ddr5-6000-c26-review

Meta is adding new safety features to child-focused Instagram accounts run by adults

Meta is adding some of its teen safety features to Instagram accounts featuring children, even if they're ran by adults. While children under 13 years of age aren't allowed to sign up on the social media app, Meta allows adults like parents and managers to run accounts for children and post videos and photos of them. The company says that these accounts are "overw

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