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Gabe Newell says Half-Life 2: Episode 3 didn’t happen because he was ‘stumped’
You can’t get lazy and say, “oh, we’re moving the story forward.” That’s copping out of your obligatiion to gamers, right? Yes, of course they love the story. They love many, many aspects of it. But sort of saying that your reason to do it is because people want to know what happens next… you know, we could’ve shipped it,…
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Intel exec says Arrow Lake launch ‘just didn’t go as planned’
Reviews of Intel’s new Arrow Lake-based Core Ultra 9 200S-series processor have been lackluster, specifically when it comes to gaming performance, but Intel says that’s not the end of the story. Its new chips should be performing better, and the company will have an ETA on getting them there soon, according to Robert Hallock, Intel’s VP and GM of client…
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I used a sunrise alarm clock for a week and it didn’t wake me up once — here’s why I’ll still use it
Much like everyone, when the darker mornings and earlier evenings arrive, I find it more and more difficult to wake up feeling alert and ready to tackle the day. Waking up in the dark isn’t healthy for any of us, but unfortunately, there’s not much we can do to avoid this during winter. This is where sunrise alarm clocks come…
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Why didn’t Apple do more to update the AirPods Max?
Apple announced a new set of AirPods Max during its event last week, updating them with USB-C and in a new set of colors. The switch to USB-C is a welcome one, to be sure, but Apple changed nothing else about them. And that feels weird, right? What gives? Apple’s high-end luxury headphones were impressive when they launched in 2020.…
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I Didn’t Shut Down My Windows PC for a Week: Here’s How It Went
Key Takeaways Keeping a Windows PC always on can provide immediate access to apps and music, saving boot-up time. Leaving a PC on facilitates remote access and eliminates boot-up time for media purposes. Despite its stability, drawbacks of leaving a PC on include increased electricity bill, noise, and security risks. Ever wonder what would happen if you never shut down…
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North Korean insider attacks are skyrocketing – dozens of US firms didn’t spot the hacker in their midst
Over 100 organizations have been targeted by North Korean hackers posing as legitimate IT workers to steal money and exfiltrate sensitive information, new research reveals. The threat campaign, operated by a group tracked as FAMOUS CHOLLIMA, involves posing as a locally-based IT technician or software developer, using stolen identities and deepfake technology to pass background checks. In its 2024 Threat…
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