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Mazda CX-50 Hybrid First Drive: Power Couple or Odd Couple?
It’s a classic case of opposites attract: Mazda is the dreamer, known for building unique, fun-to-drive vehicles. Toyota is the sensible one, focused on reliability and mass appeal. Mazda takes flights of engineering fancy. Toyota won’t build a car unless it’s guaranteed to make money. Mazda is for enthusiasts, Toyota is for commuters. Mazda likes the movies, Toyota likes TV.…
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Misconfigurations in Microsoft Power Pages could expose millions of sensitive records
A data exposure issue stemming from misconfigured access controls in Microsoft Power Pages has left several millions of records exposed to unauthorized users, new research reveals. Aaron Costello, chief of SaaS security and research at AppOmni, detailed how Microsoft’s website building platform could be granting anonymous users permissions to access sensitive PII. In September 2024, Costello said he uncovered “significant…
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Power supply shortages are a ticking time bomb for data center operators
Two-fifths (40%) of data centers could face constraints in power availability by 2027 as AI demand continues to ramp up, according to research from Gartner. Forecasts for electricity consumption growth in the data center industry are as high as 160%, Gartner said, creating a landscape in which four out of every ten will face power challenges in three years’ time.…
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How to enable Ultimate Performance power mode on Windows 11, 10
To enable Ultimate Performance power mode on Windows 11 (or 10), open PowerShell (admin) and run the powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61 command. Finally, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options and select the “Ultimate Performance” option. Windows 11 (and 10) include a special power plan called “Ultimate Performance,” which is designed to provide the highest possible performance for high-demand tasks like gaming or content…
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Harness the Power of Data Science & Machine Learning from Home
TL;DR: The 2024 Data Science & Machine Learning Bundle is available for just $39.99 (reg. $269) and includes comprehensive training to build your AI and data science skills. With most things in life, flexibility is key, and that’s especially true when it comes to learning new skills. The 2024 Data Science & Machine Learning Courses Bundle offers just that: a…
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Power Shortages Stall Data Center Growth in UK, Europe
The construction of new data centres in the U.K. and Europe is being held up due to insufficient electricity supply. Utility companies in the U.S. have also been struggling to keep up with demand. David Sleath, chief executive of development giant Segro, said that he would ideally be investing “hundreds of millions and more” into building new data centres, according…
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Europe needs more energy and better grids to meet data center power demands in the age of AI
Data center energy demands in Europe are set to triple by the end of the decade, and that means countries will need to boost investment in sustainable power sources and upgrade grid infrastructure. That’s according to a report from consultancy McKinsey, which said the rise of AI is driving this demand, with the power needed to fuel European data centers…
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Tropical Storm Oscar is making Cuba’s nationwide power outage even worse
Tropical Storm Oscar is making it harder to restore power in Cuba after a massive, prolonged power outage that preceded the storm. The nation’s power grid failed on Friday after Cuba’s largest power plant went offline, leaving more than 10 million people without electricity. The grid reportedly collapsed four more times before Oscar made landfall as a Category 1 storm…
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Amazon’s early Black Friday deals are up to 65% off — here’s my favorite power banks and chargers
Early Black Friday deals are already creeping up on us, even with the big day itself still weeks away. If, like me, your trusty power bank or portable charger is one of the gadgets you can’t leave home without, right now you can snag some of our favorite brands on Amazon for a steal as part of the retailer’s early…
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Anker Recalls Another Three Battery Power Banks for Fire and Explosion Hazard
Anker is recalling three of its portable battery banks, after some of them exploded and caught on fire. If you have one of the affected batteries, you should stop using it and return it to Anker. These power banks are typically used to recharge other portable devices, such as cell phones, tablets, watches, and laptops, and range from 12W to…
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