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Media Matters sues X to stop lawsuits outside of the US
The nonprofit Media Matters for America filed suit against X this week, accusing Elon Musk’s social media company of “harassment” and Musk of a “globetrotting litigation campaign against Media Matters.” The media watchdog group says it has spent millions of dollars to defend itself in court, and is suing for damages. It’s also seeking a court order to stop X…
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Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs and eGPU Enclosures Are Coming: Here’s Why This Matters
Summary The rising popularity of PC gaming handhelds is driving demand for eGPUs and eGPU enclosures. Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs and eGPU enclosures will bring higher bandwidth and better gaming performance than the current crop of eGPUs which are based on Thunderbolt 3 and OCuLink protocols. Limited availability of Thunderbolt 5 devices has hindered widespread adoption of new technology, but the…
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Why data matters in the real world
If you work in IT, you will have heard again and again over the past five or ten years how important data is – how it can improve or even revolutionize how we work and live. Phrases like “data is the new oil” or “the data revolution” get thrown around and while the specific wording may change, the sentiment is…
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Why Apple’s AI-driven reality distortion matters – Computerworld
The idea behind this is that people reading those headlines will know that there could be a machine-generated error (as opposed to an error by humans) in the news they are perusing. The inference is, of course, that you should question everything you read to protect yourself against machine-generated error or human mistakes. Question everything: Human, or AI The humans…
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OpenAI is shifting to a for-profit corporate structure – here’s why that matters
OpenAI has unveiled its new corporate structure as the tech giant aims to fund the high costs of developing AI — and in particular, artificial general intelligence (AGI). Under the long-rumored plans, OpenAI will change its for-profit unit into a public benefit corporation (PBC), using proceeds from that division to fund the non-profit arm. The structure of OpenAI has been…
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How Matter works, where it’s headed, and why it matters
Happy holidays! ‘Tis the season for trimming trees, hanging lights, baking cookies… and spending two weeks at home trying to figure out why you can’t get the lights to automatically come on at night, and which of those stupid bulbs is causing all the rest to not work. Truly the most wonderful time of the year. Every year on The…
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Why the Rate Center Matters When You Buy or Port Numbers
A rate center is a particular geographic area that’s crucial for businesses relying on phone services, whether they’re using traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) or making calls over the internet with VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). These centers outline the rules for local calling, billing, and assigning phone numbers. Essentially, they determine whether a call is local or long-distance…
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review: Size matters!
When Samsung introduced its first Ultra tablet in 2022, it was an ambitious effort to redefine what a tablet could be and blur the lines between tablets and laptops. Fast forward two years, and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra arrives as Samsung’s latest contender for the crown of Android tablets. While it doesn’t stray far from its predecessors, this new…
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DORA and why resilience (once again) matters to the board
It would be easy to dismiss the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act, or DORA, as just another obscure, niche piece of legislation. After all, DORA aims to covers the financial services sector in the EU. So it would be understandable if chief information officers (CIOs) feel it does not apply to them. But, given the bloc’s importance in global trade,…
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The PS5 Pro’s AI Upscaler Is the Only Feature That Really Matters
Key Takeaways PS5 Pro offers notable hardware upgrades, but not essential, with the main highlight being the PSSR AI-upscaling technology. 4K resolution is excessive for gaming, leading to a need for reconstruction methods. AI upscaling like PSSR is crucial for modern gaming on high-resolution displays. The PlayStation 5 Pro is here, and at a reasonable price given what’s packed inside.…
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