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TCL Mobile has expanded its portfolio with the TCL 50 LE, an entry-level smartphone from its 50 Series, making high-quality technology accessible at just $79.99! This fully-equipped Android phone is available exclusively through Verizon Prepaid (buy it here).

The TCL 50 LE is engineered to keep users connected and entertained. It boasts a 6.56-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, ensuring vivid and smooth visuals. The phone is powered by a MediaTek MT6765 octo-core processor, clocked up to 2.2GHz, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, expandable via MicroSD up to 512GB. It runs the latest Android 14 operating system, providing a user-friendly experience with access to a multitude of apps and services.

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In a historic move, Microsoft has unveiled its largest investment in Sweden, marking a significant commitment to bolster the nation's cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities.
The tech giant plans to invest a staggering 33.7 billion Swedish Kronor (approximately 3.5 billion USD) over the next two years, aiming to enhance Sweden's innovative edge, competitiveness, and resilience in the AI era.

Today, from its headquarters in Stockholm, Microsoft revealed the details of this monumental investment. The funds are earmarked for expanding Sweden's cloud infrastructure and integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. Additionally, Microsoft aims to elevate the AI proficiency of 250,000 Swedes, preparing the workforce for future challenges and opportunities.

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The transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 brought several changes and enhancements to the File Explorer, aiming to streamline navigation and improve user experience. The most notable update in Windows 11 is the redesigned user interface, which adopts a cleaner, more minimalist look consistent with the overall aesthetic of the operating system.

The changes include a simplified toolbar, which replaces the traditional ribbon menu seen in Windows 10. The new command bar is less cluttered and provides quick access to commonly used functions like cut, copy, paste, rename, and share.

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PlayStation VR2 launched last year, and many PS5 players were impressed with its innovative gameplay and immersive sensory features. Now, Sony has taken another step to expand its VR ecosystem. Starting August 7, PlayStation VR2 will support Steam on PC, opening up a whole new world of gaming possibilities.

This move allows players to buy and play Steam’s vast library of VR games, including popular titles like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR, and War Thunder. However, to get started, players will need to purchase a PlayStation VR2 PC adapter, available for $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99 at select retailers and direct.playstation.com. Additionally, a DisplayPort 1.4 compatible cable and a Steam account are required, along with a PC that meets specific minimum requirements.

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BenQ has introduced its latest 4K casual gaming projectors, the TK710 and TK710STi. These new models boast 3200 ANSI lumens, high brightness and contrast, 95% Rec.709, and HDR compatibility. Designed for both light and dark rooms, they offer a versatile viewing experience for movies and gaming alike.

The projectors feature low input lag and specialized HDR game modes, enhancing the visual experience and ensuring smooth, fast-paced gameplay. The TK710 and TK710STi are an upgrade from their predecessors, now equipped with 4K UHD laser-enhanced technology that promises a lifespan of 20,000 hours per laser light source.

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Nitrux 3.5.0 has landed, ushering in an era of updates, new features, and performance enhancements that starkly contrast the frustrations many users face with Windows 11. Now available for download, Nitrux 3.5.0 delivers an enhanced Linux experience complete with robust hardware support and cutting-edge software, presenting itself as a refreshing escape from the constraints of Windows 11.

The latest Nitrux release boasts essential updates such as Firefox 126.0.1, KDE Plasma 5.27.11, and the NVIDIA Display Driver 555.42.02. Its integration of the Linux 6.8.12-1 kernel ensures full compatibility with the latest hardware, positioning Nitrux as the go-to choice for those disappointed by the limitations of Windows 11.

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A new report from Deep Instinct shows that 97 percent of security professionals are concerned that their organization will suffer an AI-generated security incident.

In addition 75 percent have had to change their cybersecurity strategy in the last year due to the rise in AI-powered cyber threats, with 73 percent expressing a greater focus on prevention capabilities.

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Cloud costs have been rising of late, making it vital that enterprises get a grip on their cloud networks and ensure they’re optimizing them to get the best value.

We spoke to Atif Khan, CTO of infrastructure on demand company Alkira, to discuss how businesses can manage their cloud assets and keep spending under control.

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An urban myth used to suggest that Linux was immune to viruses and malware, and is totally secure. This is, of course, nonsense, even if the comparatively low usage makes Linux-based system less likely to be attacked than Windows or macOS.

Highlighting the fact that there is no such thing as a completely secure operating system, Kaspersky has released a new malware scanner for Linux systems. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) for Linux is a free tool that, although it fails to offer real-time protection, can be used to scan for and remove various forms of malware... albeit with a slight caveat.

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Today at Computex 2024, AMD unveiled a range of new products that focus on both its consumer and professional hardware lines. The highlight of the event was the introduction of AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 Series processors for laptops and the Ryzen 9000 Series for desktops, each designed to enhance computing performance and AI capabilities across a broad spectrum of applications.

Further broadening its impact on high-performance computing, AMD also revealed the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot workstation graphics card. This new addition is optimized for the most demanding of professional environments, where high computational power and precise graphics rendering are crucial. 

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ZT Systems today announced its ACX200 platform featuring the NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell Tensor Core GPUs and NVIDIA Grace CPUs interconnected via lightning-fast NVIDIA NVLink technology, the ZT Systems ACX200 is a liquid-cooled rack-integrated server platform designed for accelerated computing. This combination of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs with ZT’s hyperscale-focused design and integration capabilities enables cutting-edge accelerated computing for exascale AI training and inference workloads.

“The ZT Systems ACX200 accelerates our customers’ capability to deliver AI at unprecedented scale, with dramatically improved performance and energy efficiency,” said Tom Lattin, ZT Systems VP, Platform Engineering. “This system is designed to help the most advanced service providers harness the power of NVIDIA Blackwell as they roll out next-generation artificial intelligence applications. With innovative rack- and cluster-level configurations optimized for their workloads and ZT’s worldwide deployment expertise, customers can rapidly operationalize this powerful technology across their global datacenter footprints.”

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After the release of the KB5037853 update for Windows 11 a few days ago, Microsoft has acknowledged that it can cause glitching in the taskbar. What this means in practice is that the task bar can disappear or become unresponsive.

The company's "fix" for the problem is to use a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) to recall the update, and while this will be performed automatically for most people, some will have to take manual action.

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As Windows 11 continues to evolve, many users find themselves grappling with its system demands and privacy concerns. However, the release of Linux Lite 7.0, codenamed "Galena," offers a tempting alternative that champions both maturity and ease of use. With 12 years of development under its belt, Linux Lite has incorporated numerous user-suggested features while enhancing its robust and secure base.

1. Simplicity and Maturity: Linux Lite 7.0 has been designed for stability and simplicity, making it an excellent choice for those who want an operating system that just works. It's an ideal match for users looking to escape the frequently changing landscapes of Windows.

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This June, Xbox is enhancing its efforts to create a more inclusive gaming environment, highlighting partnerships and initiatives aimed at supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Teaming up with organizations like The Trevor Project, Xbox is focused on ensuring a safe space where all players can freely express themselves. This commitment is underscored by a notable $200K donation to various LGBTQIA+ supportive organizations, emphasizing Xbox's dedication to fostering acceptance and understanding.

The gaming giant also collaborates closely with GLAAD to weave inclusivity into the game development process from start to finish. Highlighting games like "Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind" and "Overwatch," which feature diverse identities and relationships, Xbox showcases its dedication to broadening LGBTQIA+ representation across its gaming titles.

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The main purpose of Cloud Computing Solutions is to include all the cloud-related technologies in a single platform, so that researchers, academicians, postgraduate students, and those in the industry can easily understand the cloud-based ecosystems.

This book discusses the evolution of cloud computing through grid computing and cluster computing. It will help researchers and practitioners to understand grid and distributed computing cloud infrastructure, virtual machines, virtualization, live migration, scheduling techniques, auditing concept, security and privacy, business models, and case studies through the state-of-the-art cloud computing countermeasures.

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