Month: October 2024
Is the Kindle Colorsoft Too Late? Amazon Reveals What Took So Damn Long to Catch Up
After losing ground to its rivals, Amazon is finally fighting back. Panos Panay argues the timing is just right. Source
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Bluesky is working on a subscription, but it won’t give you a blue check
Bluesky is working on a premium subscription that will add features like higher-quality video uploads and some profile customization options. Unlike the premium subscription offered by X, however, Bluesky’s paid tier won’t boost the visibility of your posts, nor will it give your account a “verified” status. Bluesky, in a…
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Overwatch 2’s long-awaited 6v6 tests start in December
It's finally happening, Overwatch 2 fans: as Blizzard indicated back in July, it will test out a return to six-player teams. When the transition from the original game took place just over two years ago, Blizzard switched to a 5v5 format, dropping one tank from each side. But after countless…
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Google Calendar’s web client finally gets a dark mode
Google Calendar’s web client just got a fairly significant refresh, all of which should bring the app more in line with Google Material Design 3. There are updated buttons, dialogs and sidebars to make the whole thing “more modern and accessible.” The interface typography got a custom-designed refresh that adds…
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This cheap mini PC packs an Intel Core i3, four 10GbE and 2.5GbE Ethernet ports and can even run Windows — so could it be the perfect home web server?
The iKOOLCORE R2 Max is a compact yet powerful mini PC that comes with either the Intel N100 or the more powerful Intel Core i3-N305, making it capable of handling various tasks such as content creation, virtualization, and office work. Despite its small size, measuring just 15.7 x 11.8 x…
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Millions of Hot Topic shoppers have data stolen by “Satanic” hacker
Cybersecurity researchers from Hudson Rock claim the world has just witnessed the “largest retail data breach in history” following an apparent breach at US chain Hot Topic. In a new research report, the researchers said a threat actor alias ‘Satanic’ recently advertised the sale of a major database on the…
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