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GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld
Since Neuromancer took the sci-fi world by storm in 1984, computing nerds have pined for a “cyberdeck” — the ultimate in personal, portable PCs for surfing and hacking the world. Usually, they’re DIY affairs. But the 10-inch GPD Win Max 2 is the closest I’ve seen to an off-the-shelf cyberdeck worth buying. It’s far from the best laptop or gaming…
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How to win fake friends and influence fake people – Computerworld
We’re all talking to fakepeople now, but most people don’t realize that interacting with AI is a subtleand powerful skill that can and should be learned.The first step in developingthis skill set is to acknowledge to yourself what kind of AI you’re talking toand why you’re talking to it. AI voice interfaces arepowerful because our brains are hardwired for human…
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Google Is Picking a Fight With Steam That It Can’t Win
Summary Google Play Games is expanding to PC for Android & native PC games, becoming a direct competitor to market-leader Steam. Google faces challenges from past gaming failures like Stadia in its bid to attract devs and players, particularly in a market that competitor Amazon has failed to crack. Google must understand PC gamers’ preferences, improve technology, and offer appealing…
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The Zservers takedown is another big win for law enforcement
Dutch authorities have announced they seized 127 servers run by a Russian-based hosting service used by some of the world’s most notorious cyber gangs. Zservers/XHost is a bulletproof hosting (BPH) service based in the small Russian town of Barnaul in Western Siberia, but the company is reported to play a critical role in the infrastructure of major cyber criminal groups…
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Powerbeats Pro 2 vs. Apple AirPods Pro 2 — which Apple earbuds win?
These Beats-brand buds put fitness first, with a secure, comfortable fit and the addition of a heart rate monitor. Very solid battery life and fun style pose a major challenge to the AirPods Pro 2. For Good battery life Comfortable, secure fit Dynamic, pulsing bass Great style Against Large charging case Some audio quality issues Heart rate monitor hiccups The AirPods…
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Kendrick Lamar’s Epic Super Bowl Win: The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture
This week’s biggest event was the Super Bowl. While the game was a snore-fest reminiscent of the lopsided Super Bowl blowouts of the past, the halftime show was nothing like the performances of 1980s Super Bowl favorites “Up with People.” If you compare the two performances (and you should), you’ll see how far we have come as a society. Kendrick’s…
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I had 7 chatbots predict the Super Bowl — here’s who is favored to win
Super Bowl 2025 is next week and, in an effort, to calm my nerves about who will win the Big Game, I asked seven of my favorite chatbots which team it predicts will win. While nobody (person or bot) could possibly know, it is fun to have the chatbots put reasoning and algorithms to work to try and predict an…
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Pure Storage’s recent hyperscaler ‘design win’ could be the death knell for disk storage
A new licensing deal between Pure Storage and an as-of-yet unnamed hyperscaler could precipitate a transformation in the enterprise storage market, according to Pure Storage CTO Rob Lee. Flash storage has long been hailed as the successor to its spinning disk counterparts, yet thus far HDDs have clung on in the enterprise market. This could all change, according to Lee.…
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How to Win Free Chipotle With the Latest Strava Challenge
Strava and Chipotle have launched a marketing partnership that involves three different ways to potentially win free food. Two of those ways involve getting outside and running, walking, or using your wheelchair (sorry, no bikes) on Chipotle-branded Strava segments. Here’s what’s involved, and which parts of the challenge give you the best chance at free food. The easiest way to…
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From Natlan to Snezhnaya: How Genshin Impact Can Win Back Players in 2025
I started playing Genshin Impact in 2020. However, I don’t consider myself a hardcore gamer so I never imagined I would stick to it for four years. I blame the captivating exploration and scenery, incredible storytelling that leaves you wanting more, and characters with mesmerizing designs and personalities that truly connect with you via their beautiful pasts and present. Genshin…
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