Brian Fagioli

Today, PayPal launched PayPal USD (PYUSD), a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin. As web3 gains momentum, PayPal’s newest offering aims to capitalize on the advantages stablecoins present in digital transactions.

PayPal USD is pegged 1:1 with the U.S. dollar, and its underlying assets include U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S Treasuries, and equivalent cash reserves. Issued by Paxos Trust Company, PayPal USD aims to provide the stability needed in the fast-evolving digital currency space.

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The Mongolian government, as part of its ambitious Vision 2050 initiative, has pledged to furnish the next generation of school-age children with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to prosper in a rapidly evolving world. The plan is to prioritize universal connectivity, increased accessibility to public services, and the adoption of cutting-edge technology in schools.

Recently, Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai and his delegation visited Google's offices in Washington DC. They aimed to explore how Google's plethora of products and services could help Mongolia realize its visionary objectives. As a direct outcome of this meeting, Google has announced plans to support Mongolia's educational endeavours.

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The second quarter of 2023 has painted a grim picture for tablet shipments, revealing a significant decline. As reported by the International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide tablet shipments declined a stark 29.9 percent year over year, amounting to just 28.3 million units in total.

The once-prosperous market seems to be gasping for air, with top vendors recording double-digit losses. Attributed to weakened consumer confidence and decreased purchasing power, these negative impacts were further compounded by high channel inventory levels. The silver lining? IDC expects this issue to gradually improve in the coming months.

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Today, TP-Link launches two new products: the Kasa KS205 and KS225 smart light switches. Both devices come with the distinction of being Matter-certified, a feature that sets them apart in the rapidly growing smart home market.

The Kasa KS205 Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch and Kasa KS225 Smart Wi-Fi Light Dimmer Switch give homeowners the ability to control their lights from anywhere via the Kasa App, using a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. Thanks to their advanced scheduling and timer capabilities, these switches can automate light management, switching lights on and off based on user-defined settings, even simulating occupancy when homeowners are away.

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In a fascinating turn of events at the Flock conference today, it was announced that Fedora Linux is set to be made available on Apple Silicon Mac computers. This development is the result of a close collaboration with the Fedora Asahi Special Interest Group (SIG) and the Asahi Linux project.

The outcome, known as Fedora Asahi Remix, promises to deliver an optimized experience for both Workstation and Server use-cases on Apple Silicon machines. The Asahi Linux project has further revealed that the Fedora Asahi Remix will serve as its new flagship distribution.

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According to a new blog post, development is officially underway for the latest version of the Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 6. Code-named "Faye," the upcoming version of the Debian-based operating system is set to bring over all features and changes present in Linux Mint 21.2.

With that said, there isn't a set release date for LMDE 6 yet, as the developers are focusing on stability and completeness over speed. Once the base is ready, they intend to add more features, possibly bridging the current functionality gap between Linux Mint and LMDE.

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Today, popular accessory-maker Belkin revealed its latest product: the BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe. This compact, travel-friendly gadget offers the convenience of charging your iPhone and AirPods simultaneously.

The BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 pad is the most recent offering in Belkin’s Made for MagSafe collection. Currently available in black and white colors, the pad features 15W fast wireless charging for iPhone 12 and later models, and 5W charging for AirPods with wireless charging case and AirPods Pro. Its sleek, slim design, packaged with a USB-C power supply, is complemented by an LED light to indicate charging status.

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HyperX has just launched its latest entries to the gaming headset market -- the Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox. Both headsets feature plush memory foam and a luxurious leatherette finish, ensuring users get the best of both worlds: unrivaled sound quality and lasting comfort.

The Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox come equipped with robust 50mm drivers that ensure crystal clear audio. The rotating earcups provide a snug fit, while the easily accessible audio controls and swivel-to-mute microphone contribute to their user-friendly design.

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Today, Lexar launches a trio of game-changing additions to its gaming portfolio. The new arrivals, namely Lexar NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD, Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory in 6400MT/s, and Lexar ARES RGB DDR4 Desktop Memory in 3600MT/s, are available to PC gamers.

Starting off with the Lexar NM790 M.2 NVMe SSD, this storage solution is a gaming and content creation powerhouse, delivering read speeds up to an astounding 7400MB/s and write speeds up to 6500MB/s. Built on PCIe Gen4 technology and coupled with HMB 3.0 and Dynamic SLC Cache, the NM790 SSD is your trusty sidekick for annihilating adversaries in gaming or tackling demanding creative tasks.

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Today, Plugable launches its first-ever single-chip hub. Called "USBC-4IN1," this adapter combines power and data transfer capabilities in a compact package. The hub, which utilizes the PS188 chip, offers dual-function USB-C port capabilities, including 100W power pass-through charging and high-speed 10Gbps data transfer.

The hub is compatible with laptops that have a full-featured USB-C or Thunderbolt port. As far as operating system support, it will work with macOS 11+, Windows 10+, or ChromeOS.

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MX Linux 23, the latest stable version of the popular operating system, is now available for download. This release is built on the sturdy foundation of Debian 12 “Bookworm” and MX repositories. Just as with previous versions, MX Linux 23 defaults to sysVinit while keeping systemd as an optional choice for installed systems.

One of the most noticeable changes in this release is the revamped live boot menus, featuring a more prominent “check media” function. This new feature offers an automatic media check before proceeding to boot, thus providing a smoother user experience.

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As we become increasingly mobile, the need for compact and efficient tools to enhance our tech-enabled lives grows too. With this in mind, Sabrent has launched its all-new USB4 Travel Hub (HB-U4HP). This device is compatible with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Android.

Designed to provide the flexibility to connect a variety of USB-C devices, this USB4 hub offers impressive speed and compatibility, capable of transfers at up to 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x1) per port and an outstanding 40Gbps total upstream to host. With three USB-C ports (two for data and one for power delivery input) and a single USB-A port for legacy devices, the Travel Hub takes care of all your connectivity needs.

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Fans of lightweight Linux distributions, please prepare yourself for some excitement. You see, 4MLinux 43.0 has achieved stable status! Yes, folks, you can download version 43.0 of the operating system now.

For those seeking efficient productivity tools, the 4MLinux 43.0 series boasts LibreOffice 7.5.5, a powerful option for document editing. It further includes GNOME Office software such as AbiWord 3.0.5, GIMP 2.10.34, and Gnumeric 1.12.55, offering a well-rounded solution for a diverse range of tasks.

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Today, AMD unveiled the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor, an impressive new addition to its popular Ryzen line of processors. This is the first mobile processor to integrate AMD's cutting-edge 3D V-Cache Technology. The ASUS ROG Scar 17 laptop will be the first to feature this innovation.

Built on the Zen 4 architecture, the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor pushes the envelope with its clock speeds soaring up to 5.4 GHz. Its remarkably efficient 55W TDP package ensures that this processor is well-equipped to handle today's most intense gaming titles, thus transforming mobile computing. AMD's 3D V-Cache technology promises breathtaking gaming performance and supreme responsiveness on laptops.

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In a world of tech monopolies, the pursuit of superior alternatives is always a refreshing endeavor. Zorin OS, a Linux-based operating system, has been making waves as an effective and free substitute to Windows, offering a more secure, user-friendly, and flexible experience. With over 5.3 million downloads in less than two years for Zorin OS 16, it's clear that users are seeking a fresh perspective in personal computing, a realm dominated by the antiquated and often frustrating Windows environment.

The latest release, Zorin OS 16.3, comes packed with cutting-edge enhancements designed to elevate user experience. A stand-out feature of this release is the Zorin OS Upgrader, a long-awaited functionality that enables seamless upgrades between releases and editions of Zorin OS. This innovative feature eradicates the cumbersome process of reinstalling the operating system during upgrades, a headache many Windows users are unfortunately all too familiar with.

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