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Valve Releases Team Fortress 2 Code, Promises to Update Old Games
Valve’s latest Source SDK update contains the full client and server code for TF2. The company has also confirmed that classic Source Engine titles will soon gain 64-bit binary support. Let’s start with the Team Fortress 2 news, as that’s more prescient than the 64-bit thing. Developers can now access the TF2 game source code for free through the Source…
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Musk promises to reinstate DOGE staffer linked to racist account
Marko Elez, the 25-year-old staffer Department of Government Efficiency staffer linked to a social media profile with racist posts, “will be brought back,” shortly after he resigned, Elon Musk announced on X. Elez resigned from his role where he reportedly had the ability to rewrite code in sensitive payments systems at the US Treasury, once The Wall Street Journal inquired…
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Elgato’s Wave Link 2.0 promises clear vocals in any environment
Elgato is releasing a new version of its audio stream control software Wave Link that includes new AI-powered voice enhancements for your mic. It also has a new OS-level management system to redirect audio streams to certain apps, split audio to yourself and your audience, add audio effects, and quickly mute channels. The latest version 2.0 update is available to…
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Meta promises it won’t release dangerous AI systems – Computerworld
According to a new policy document from Meta, the Frontier AI Framework, the company might not release AI systems developed in-house in certain risky scenarios. The document defines two types of AI systems that can be classified as either “high risk” or “critical risk.” In both cases, these are systems that could help carry out cyber, chemical or biological attacks.…
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Microsoft promises more AI spending despite cloud cost stumble
Microsoft posted revenue and earnings growth in its latest quarterly results, but shares still tumbled after reporting higher than expected costs in its cloud segment. Microsoft posted second quarter revenue of $69.6bn, up 12%, while operating income hit $31.7bn, up 17%. Breaking down the results, Microsoft highlighted 14% growth in productivity and business processes. This included a 15% leap in…
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Trump’s pick for FTC chair promises to go after ‘censorship’ from tech companies
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Andrew Ferguson to be the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Ferguson will take over for Lina Khan, who has earned praise from Vice President-elect J.D. Vance for her efforts to fight big tech. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great…
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Mimecast promises “unparalleled support” with new Partner ONE MSP program
Human risk management specialist Mimecast has launched its Partner ONE MSP program, a new initiative designed to place API automation at the heart of the MSP-vendor relationship. Building on the firm’s existing partner offering, Mimecast said the Partner ONE MSP Program aims to provide a consistent and scalable partner experience for MSPs through its “predictable and simplified” framework. With the…
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Gov’s new Regulatory Innovation Office promises to remove red tape
The UK government is opening a new office to speed up regulatory approval of new technologies from AI surgical software to drones and space technology. The aim of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) is to cut red tape and make it easier for businesses to bring new products and services to the market, by speeding up approvals and ensuring that…
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Microsoft Promises Windows Recall Won’t Be a Security Nightmare
Microsoft is finally showing off its overhaul to the Recall feature, an AI-powered tool that takes periodic screenshots of user activity on a computer. The update comes in response to security concerns raised after initial plans to launch Recall in June were postponed. Originally, Recall was set to debut as an on-by-default feature with Copilot Plus PCs, capturing screenshots every…
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The new EufyCam S3 Pro promises impressive night vision
The newest security camera from Eufy — Anker’s smart home company — can see clearly in the dark, uses radar motion sensing for fewer false alerts, and records 24/7 when wired. As with other Eufy cams, the new S3 Pro has free facial recognition, package, vehicle, and pet detection, plus locally stored recorded video with no monthly fees. Unlike most…
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