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SteamOS could see a general distribution release, work with other handheld gaming PCs soon

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A mention in this week's Steam Deck firmware patch notes has some observers speculating that Valve is preparing to release its well-regarded Linux build for third-party hardware. The move could significantly impact the emerging PC handheld space.

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What it’s like to ride a self-driving Waymo car

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A self-driving Waymo car passes a San Francisco trolley in a juxtaposition of transportation evolution. (Photos by JiaYing Grygiel) You’ve probably ridden your share of weird taxis and ride-hails, with overpowering air freshener and sticky plastic-covered seats. A self-driving car, however, is a luxurious experience. It’s a super smooth ride in a sleek Jaguar SUV — with a steering wheel that spins on its own like an Ouija board.

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Intel promises microcode update for crashing CPUs won't affect performance

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Intel has released a statement detailing how its new microcode patch fixes instability problems in 13th and 14th-generation Raptor Lake desktop processors. The company assures that the update doesn't degrade performance and the issue won't affect upcoming hardware.

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What the Google ruling means for Microsoft Bing; Amazon delivery dilemma; Seattle’s return to office

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Microsoft Bing has struggled to gain traction against Google for many years. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) “I don’t believe there’s a price in the world that Microsoft could offer us. They offered to give us Bing for free. They could give us the whole company.” That quote from Apple executive Eddy Cue was one of the zingers about Microsoft, and its unsuccessful negotiations with Apple over the iPhone’s default search position, recounted in the antitrust ruling against Go

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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Researchers reveal "Sinkclose" vulnerability affecting nearly all AMD processors since 2006

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On Saturday, IOActive's Principal Security Consultant Enrique Nissim and Associate Principal Security Consultant Krzysztof Okupski delivered vulnerability research in a presentation titled AMD Sinkclose: Universal Ring-2 Privilege Escalation. According to the team's presentation, its team noticed a flaw in one of the components required to secure an execution mode known.

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Breakthrough flexible solar panels are so thin they can be printed on any surface – even backpacks

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Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a groundbreaking solar-power innovation. They have miniaturized solar panels that are thin enough to print on any object while maintaining comparable energy output.

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Ecovacs robot vacuums can be hijacked remotely to spy on you

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Security researchers Dennis Giese and Braelynn discovered a laundry list of vulnerabilities in Ecovacs-branded auto-cleaning robots that would let bad actors hijack the robots via Bluetooth from up to 450 feet away. Once they've got control, they can connect over the internet for complete remote access. The researchers will present.