Month: August 2023
Bargain 61TB SSD is faster than expected in real-life tests, likely to cost under $3,500
The first reviews of the 61.44TB Solidigm D5-P5336, the world’s biggest PCIe SSD, are out (via HotHardware, StorageReview and TweakTown) with reviewers impressed by the performance delivered by this QLC-equipped enterprise SSD, leading to TweakTown giving it an editor’s choice and a 95% rating, calling it “an important milestone for…
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Android phones are getting a welcome ad privacy upgrade
A beta version of Google’s Privacy Sandbox has been rolling out to certain Android users since earlier this year, but now, even more users are being prompted about the upgrade (via 9To5Google). The notification reportedly reads: “Now, there’s more choice over the ads you see while protecting your identity.” According…
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Discord on Xbox will soon let you stream your gameplay to friends
Microsoft is improving its Xbox and Discord integration with a new streaming gameplay feature. Xbox owners will soon be able to stream their gameplay from a console to Discord users, allowing friends to watch them play games or even offer advice for solving challenges or boss battles. The new feature…
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Ransomware attacks have doubled thanks to AI
The prevalence of AI tools in the public domain is contributing to a large increase in ransomware attacks, a new report has claimed. Security firm Barracuda has found that between August 2022 and July 2023, ransomware attacks have doubled. And what has drove this surge is the breaching of networks…
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Amazon makes Fresh deliveries available to non-Prime customers in grocery overhaul
Amazon is now letting non-Prime members order grocery deliveries from its Fresh stores, according to Bloomberg’s interview with Amazon grocery head Tony Hoggett. Starting today, customers in major US cities, like Boston, Dallas, and San Francisco, can place online orders from Amazon Fresh stores and warehouses. While non-Prime grocery delivery…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 durability report: Has Samsung finally fixed its foldable phone’s biggest weakness?
When Samsung released the original Galaxy Fold, it was about as durable as a Fabergé egg. But over the years, the company has made a number of changes to reduce the fragility of its flagship foldable phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 featured a redesigned hinge that prevented dirt from…
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