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October 2024
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- October 6
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- A new era of quantum computing emerges as Microsoft and Quantinuum partnership advances Logical Qubit development
- Intel finally confirms instability issues with 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs are fully fixed – but some owners may still be worried
- The Apple iPhone SE 4 is tipped to borrow the display from the iPhone 14
- I love a good bargain and these 7 appliances are under AU$100 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
- October 5
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- Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, October 6 (game #986)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, October 6 (game #483)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, October 6 (game #217)
- Super bendy CPUs could pave the way for some extraordinary thinking-outside-the-box designs — Flex-RV is an open source, flexible and affordable processing unit coming to a pen near you
- The iPhone 17 Air could be first in line for this cutting-edge display technology
- Generative AI’s energy demands are “accelerating the climate crisis” – top researcher warns of environmental impact of Google's new Search feature
- The Rings of Power season 3: Prime Video release date prediction, possible cast, likely plot, and more news and rumors
- Google wants to make it easier for you to trade-in your old Android and save money
- World's first permanent museum for AI art is a mind-bending and polarizing concept that fascinates me
- Parallels debuts AI virtual machine platform that bundles 14 tools including small language models — and promises faster performance on Windows and Linux
- ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from the Oura Ring 4 to the Verzion network outage
- Persistent malware WordDrone exploits DLL Side-Loading to compromise Taiwan's drone industry
- India gearing up to be AI powerhouse as data center giant pledges $3.2 billion investment to add 550MW of capacity by 2030
- October 4
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- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, October 5 (game #216)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, October 5 (game #985)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, October 5 (game #482)
- You'll want to try Meta's amazing new AI video generator
- Qualcomm's AI Conductor wants to harmonize your schedule and, maybe, your life
- If you think your robot vacuum is watching you, you might not be wrong
- One of the world's largest mobile networks will train its trillion-parameter strong LLM on Huawei's AI chips as Nvidia, AMD are sidelined
- Netflix just canceled That '90s Show but there’s a better-rated series with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes being added in October
- DDoS attacks can be amplified by CUPS flaw
- Dutch police say state actor likely behind recent data breach
- ECL builds gigawatt hydrogen-powered data center to keep up with AI’s insatiable demand for power — and it's already planning an expansion
- Watch out - those browser updates could be a fake spreading malware
- This is how much the average CISO makes in the US - and why it's so much
- Microsoft promises Windows 11’s Edge browser will become “very fast” – but will it be enough to beat Chrome?
- It's official – NordVPN has upped the game for malware and phishing protection
- The CrowdStrike aftermath: Observations and lessons learned
- AI and cybersecurity: Navigating a rapidly evolving industry
- UK’s largest nuclear power site fined for cybersecurity breaches
- 7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 4)
- Renault’s striking new Emblème concept car runs on hydrogen – could this signal a resurgence for the alternative fuel?
- The Sims 4 Life & Death expansion pack will arrive on Halloween
- Linux systems are being hit by a wide-ranging and dangerous new malware
- It's official, Shaq is coming to Fortnite - here's everything you need to know
- The largest ever DDoS attack has just been blocked - here's how it was done
- Anker’s new earbuds have a MacBook-like ‘touch bar’ on the case to tweak controls – and some serious sound design
- Generative AI and ChatGPT are making their way to your Samsung TV
- Nvidia RTX 4080 Super GPU could run low on stock imminently, with a possible double whammy of RTX 5080 and 5090 launching together soon
- Hisense’s small 4K laser projector can go up to 300 inches, plus has 120Hz support and JBL sound
- The iPhone SE 4 could get a surprising (and speedy) first for an Apple device
- This new smart lock works with Matter, Thread, and Apple HomeKit – and it's yours with a 20% discount today
- Microsoft Edge gets "unfair advantage", browser makers claim
- Everybody gets 10 minutes a month to talk to ChatGPT on their phone, and you can try it right now
- Android 16 could let you lock your phone down even tighter with new security features
- Google looks to be fully shutting down unsupported extensions and ad blockers in Chrome – which might push some folks to switch to Firefox
- ‘Pig butchering’ schemes found hiding as trading apps on Google Play, App Store
- Battery drain or touch screen issues on watchOS 11? Download this update now
- On hold: RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti shipments rumored to be suspended according to Chinese Board channels
- Security pros are missing attacks due to an overload of pointless alerts
- Apple Visual Intelligence is already behind the curve as Google adds video search to Lens
- Your M4 iPad Pro can finally get iPadOS 18 after Apple squashes device-breaking bug
- Nvidia’s new app gets a major upgrade – and proves the company is finally listening to gamers
- From efficiency to innovation: A smart roadmap for implementing AI
- 'I have no idea': The Rings of Power's Daniel Weyman doesn't know if The Stranger will meet Sauron in season 3, but he's open to it
- Apple MacBook Air M4: news, rumors, and everything we know
- NIST, Cryptography and The Future of VPNs
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, October 4 (game #215)
- Apple iMac M4: news, rumors, and everything we know
- Toyota invests another $500 million in an electric air taxi company as it soars toward the future of air mobility
- Micron launches 36GB HBM3E memory as it plays catch up with Samsung and SK Hynix as archrivals frantically rush towards the next big thing — HBM4 with its 16 layers, 1.65TBps bandwidth, and 48GB SKUs
- ChatGPT's new 'Canvas' is the AI collaborator you didn't know you needed
- October 3
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- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, October 4 (game #481)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, October 4 (game #984)
- Intel will be keeping its Falcon Shores GPU after all, though Battlemage still faces strong headwinds
- Picture this – Gemini streamlines image sharing to AI assistant
- Just in time for Black Friday? Samsung may be preparing for launch of 990 Pro successor — PM9E1 SSD is its first PCIe 5.0 SSD but it isn't aimed at end users
- Thousands of fake Microsoft emails are being sent out to trick businesses — here's what to look out for
- 'Fingers crossed': The Rings of Power stars don't know if Nori and The Stranger's 'bittersweet' goodbye is forever – but they hope it isn't
- Prime Video is going to be filled with even more ads, because people didn't complain enough about the last
- Microsoft cracks down further on Russian hackers looking to disrupt elections
- Netflix is getting a new sci-fi slasher just in time for Halloween but the trailer for Time Cut is a lot like one of Prime Video’s best horror movies
- GSC Game World releases Stalker 2 documentary chronicling the lives of its developers amid an ongoing war
- Adobe Commerce and Magento stores facing attack from dangerous malware
- Microsoft admits Windows 11 24H2 could play havoc with some online games – and it’s blocked the update for affected PCs
- Google announces major AI improvements coming to Search - you can’t avoid artificial intelligence anymore
- Apple may bring a guest mode to your iPhone, helping to protect its secrets
- Xbox co-founder J Allard joins Amazon as vice president of devices and services
- US government flags major Ivanti security flaw, so patch now
- 'There's an order of events to come': The Rings of Power's Cynthia Addai-Robinson teases 'exciting' but 'tragic' season 3 arc for Míriel
- Apple TV Plus renews hit detective drama Sugar for season 2 – and it's the tastiest news I've heard this week
- Microsoft’s cyber summit all talk, no transparency?
- AI-driven enterprise: empowering your business through innovation
- Thousands of Zimbra servers attacked following email account compromise
- This beautiful and well-priced turntable from a vinyl great looks like seriously tempting spinner
- Microsoft is expanding its research division, wants feedback from studios that don't make games for Xbox
- iPad mini 7 tipped for imminent launch, as the iPad mini 6 heads for the clearance aisle
- Intel and Google Cloud team up to launch super-secure VMs
- Intel Lunar Lake could revolutionize gaming handhelds, going by early tests of Core Ultra 7 CPU
- Older Samsung Galaxy phones are being bricked, but there might be a fix on the way
- 'I'm still pretty shocked': The Rings of Power's Daniel Weyman hasn't come to terms with who he's really playing after The Stranger's 'exciting' name reveal
- Strava's powerful AI insights are here – Athlete Intelligence is now available in beta
- Agencies are facing daunting challenges with confidence
- C-level executives are a weak point for cybersecurity
- Google just quietly upgraded Gemini Advanced customers to a better version of its AI
- Businesses are looking for more automation at work, but fear disruption
- Spotify's new automatic 'Offline Playlist' lets you listen to music even when you lose signal – no effort required
- Fujifilm is rumored to be working on a new kind of camera in a new sensor format – here's what to expect
- Over 700k DrayTek routers could be at risk from security threats
- A new The Sims mobile game has appeared - and no, it's not The Sims 5
- Automattic CEO Matthew Mullenweg sued for attempted extortion by WP Engine
- UK businesses want to spend more on AI, as lack of skills remains an issue
- 'A very astute observation': The Rings of Power's Elrond and Gil-Galad actors drop a big hint about the elves' new safe haven in the season 2 finale
- Latest Sims Project Rene leak suggests an experience more like The Sims Mobile than fans might expect
- Vintage Apple Mac #M0001 prototype could smash records at auction
- Meta is partnering with UK banks to catch scammers
- Controlling Google smart-home devices from your iPhone is about to get much easier
- Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour concert special lands on Netflix this month and it’s another reminder that I failed to score tickets to one of this year’s biggest tours
- Victrola's affordable 6-in-1 Bluetooth record player also plays cassette and CD, and has its own speakers
- HiFi Rose's new DAC costs more than my entire hi-fi system, and I still want it
- Some of the world's biggest countries are teaming up to tackle ransomware scams
- Amazon is bringing AI-powered features to its tablets, and older models won't miss out
- Leaked Samsung Galaxy S25 dummy unit hints at the flagship's 2025 design
- Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx goes offline
- The price of RAM is falling fast, so you might not have to wait for Black Friday to get that memory upgrade for your PC
- The OnePlus 13 could have two major advantages over other 2024 Android flagships
- 'The next piece of the puzzle': The Rings of Power's Charlie Vickers has some big hopes for Sauron's season 3 arc – and one includes making the One Ring
- Streamlining IT operations with single-stack networking
- The Rings of Power season 2 ending explained: who dies, The Stranger's name revealed, will there be a season 3, and more big questions answered
- Oura Ring 4 has officially arrived, and it's putting the Samsung Galaxy Ring on notice
- Your passport to safety: Protecting mobile brands from travel scams
- Priceline has a new AI voice assistant thanks to OpenAI
- October 2
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- An Apple MacBook Air made of glass sounds like a fever dream but it could be a reality far sooner than you think
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, October 3 (game #480)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, October 3 (game #214)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, October 3 (game #983)
- This AI video generator can melt, crush, blow up, or turn anything into cake
- Microsoft could be working on a foldable phone – and I'm here for it
- Microsoft announces Recall for Windows Insiders, other AI tools in major new Windows 11 release
- This AI-powered malware has evolved to add image recognition
- Billy Crystal's dark side makes my blood run cold in the Apple TV Plus trailer for new psychological thriller Before
- Is AMD planning a face-off with Apple and Nvidia with its most powerful APU ever? Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is rumored to support 96GB of RAM and could run massive LLMs in memory without the need of a dedicated AI GPU
- Arc browser launches bug bounty program following worrying issues
- Google is rumored to be working on a 'thinking' AI of its own to take on OpenAI o1
- Hacker made millions from breaking into business Office 365 accounts
- Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics cards are finally impressing PC gamers – and we’re betting they’ll soon be the most popular GPUs around
- Garmin unveils surprise new Lily 2 Active, its smallest smartwatch with GPS
- VMware called out after apparently offering this major customer a huge price rise
- Hackers hijack Python packages once again to spread dangerous malware
- New update says M4 chip-based MacBook Pro, iMac, and redesigned Mac mini will launch in 2024 - with an October reveal looking likely
- Streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and compliance
- UK cracks down on Evil Corp cybercriminals linked to Russia and attacks on NATO member states
- Critical Infrastructure: The latest target for cybercriminals?
- Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 2 may get blood oxygen monitoring back, hints leaker
- Ransomware attack forced hospitals to divert away ambulances
- Skoda unveils the all-electric Elroq SUV, with specs and price to tempt buyers away from combustion engines
- Microsoft Office 2024 is now on sale — but it really isn't that exciting
- Ring Protect is history - enter the era of Ring Home subscription (plus five new features)
- Blue screens, begone: Microsoft puts an end to troubles caused by optional Windows 11 update, and you don't even have to do anything to fix your PC
- Google’s AI podcast hosts have existential crisis when they find out they’re not real
- Bose's new Bluetooth speaker looks stylish and portable
- Netflix shares first images of new epic sci-fi movie The Electric State from the Russo brothers, and nobody's sure what to make of it
- The Lords of the Fallen sequel is officially in development, with a Sniper Ghost Warrior installment on the way too
- These are apparently the most popular coding languages around - with an old favourite taking top spot
- This box can send Dolby Atmos over power lines, for easier home theater setup
- Microsoft HoloLens is officially dead — so buy one now while stocks last
- iPhone 17: latest news and rumors for every expected model
- The iPhone SE 4 is reportedly almost ready – here’s what you can expect
- Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE Exynos chip beats the iPhone 16 in one key graphics test
- An animated Robin movie called Dynamic Duo is in the works at DC Studios – and fans have one big question after its reveal
- Your Wear OS smartwatch could soon get a major messaging upgrade
- Forget AI — most UK firms just want to hire basic IT skills
- Some possible Google Pixel 9a colors have leaked, including two new shades
- Will Arrow Lake live up to Intel’s promises? We could find out on October 10, with CPUs going on sale soon
- How can hyperconverged infrastructure deliver on the potential of edge computing?
- The cheapest Sonos sales and deals for October 2024
- Small kitchen? No problem - Kenwood's tiny stand mixer lets you make up to 48 cupcakes and fits virtually anywhere
- The best cheap Apple Watch deals and sales for October 2024
- The best cheap Beats headphones sales and deals for October 2024
- The cheapest AirPods sales and deals in October 2024
- Blink and it’s here: Amazon’s affordable home security range finally arrives in Australia
- The best cheap GoPro deals and sales for October 2024
- Digital transformation: it’s all about people
- October 1
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- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, October 2 (game #479)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, October 2 (game #982)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, October 2 (game #213)
- Gemini Live is here, free, and feeling chatty
- AWS forced to pay out millions in major patent dispute
- New leaks suggest AMD’s RDNA 4-based GPUs will launch early 2025
- Docker API targeted by cryptojacking campaign looking to build mega botnet
- AWS debuts new, home-grown, 192-cores Graviton4 CPUs that can support up to 3TB of RAM as it nibbles away Intel and AMD's memory advantage
- Microsoft's AI Copilot makeover lets it see and speak
- I've just added a mafia musical and dark comedy to my Netflix watch list after watching the trailers for Emilia Pérez and No Good Deed
- Meta Orion AR Glasses: everything we know about the game-changing prototype
- PayPal wants to share your data – unless you do this
- Trump campaign now claims it boasts ‘unhackable’ tech
- Fortnite gets new parental controls to stop kids from playing past their bedtime
- The Devil's Hour season 2 trailer is here and I can't wait for the Emmy-nominated Prime Video series to return
- Amazon is launching its own version of Shark Tank for SMBs
- Sony launches funky new LinkBuds earbuds with customizable cases – and a new Bluetooth speaker to match
- Disney Plus just got a brilliant new feature called Streams, but it's already disappointed me in two big ways
- After email, Tuta has made its calendar quantum-safe
- NordVPN joins the post-quantum revolution
- Does Black Ops 6 have an early access period?
- Dali just added smaller stand-mount speakers to join its stunning Epikore 11 towers and I want them
- Rackspace internal systems hit by security threat, customer data exposed
- US court software and systems have some worrying security flaws
- Sony restricts PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders in Japan to PSN accounts with 30 hours of activity
- Sonos says its new app's missing features will be '100% restored in the coming weeks' – and it's extending warranties as part of its apology tour
- The rumor is the Samsung Galaxy S25 could be the last Galaxy of its kind
- The rise of AI in spreadsheets: A game-changer for data management
- The eye-watering prices of Asus’s new intel Arrow Lake Z-series motherboards will set you back even more in an already expensive new gen of computing
- How AI is revolutionizing accounting and bookkeeping
- Many office workers say they still haven't been trained on Gen AI
- Tesla’s Full Self-Driving update promises smoother lane changes and more decisive action, as it speeds towards a driverless future
- Squid Game season 2's stylish new trailer teases the return of a fan-favorite character and I'm even more excited for the Netflix show
- Security threats are more pressing than ever for business leaders, with cloud worries taking top spot
- Deepfake scams are now targeting more businesses than ever
- Nutribullet's new blender makes everything from nut milk to soup with a single touch
- World Wide Web Foundation closes, says "mission accomplished"
- Death Stranding 2 has a release date, but Hideo Kojima isn't ready to share it yet due to "unforeseen circumstances"
- Windows 11 is spiking in popularity – even if Windows 10 remains way more popular, and Windows 7 just refuses to die
- Ghost of Yōtei: everything we know so far
- T-Mobile will pay FCC millions in settlement over multiple data breaches
- This epic screen recorder is now totally free — but you'll need to act fast
- Robert Eggers’ vampire horror Nosferatu just got a new trailer, and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the dynamic duo that’s Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe
- DreamHost makes AI your WordPress web designer
- Don't panic! Those awful changes to the PS5 home screen were just a bug
- Google Cloud unveils major infrastructure investment across Southeast Asia
- Football Manager 25 will use the Unity engine in "biggest technical and visual advancement for the series" yet
- Google Pixel 9a again tipped for an ugly redesign in new renders
- The iPhone 16 Pro Max can charge faster than ever – if you do it right
- Microsoft Defender will now warn users about insecure Wi-Fi networks
- These ‘world first’ wireless DJ headphones ditch Bluetooth for a custom ‘ultra-low latency’ connection
- Intel’s Panther Cove – possibly for Core Ultra 400 CPUs – could deliver a big performance boost and give AMD engineers some sleepless nights
- 'It's less than 2% of our total titles': Disney responds to fan ire over axing of highly-rated Disney Plus shows and movies, including A Small Light and Togo
- Leaked dummy unit may show us the contours of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Samsung's Galaxy Watches could get a massive battery life boost thanks to solid-state technology
- The iPhone 17 Pro could have yet another new button – this time in place of the Action and volume keys
- Discover the world's first smartwatch with medically certified 24/7 blood pressure monitoring
- The role of deepfakes in the year of democracy, disinformation, and distrust
- AI: Maximizing innovation for good
- Cybersecurity teams struggling to keep up with growing threat levels
- Raspberry Pi takes a shot at AI with a camera and on-device processing
