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Which iPad Model Is Right for You?

With class-leading hardware and software, the Apple iPad line has long been the default tablet recommendation for most people. But with various model differences and sizes, which one is right for you?

With class-leading hardware and software, the Apple iPad line has long been the default tablet recommendation for most people. But with various model differences and sizes, which one is right for you?

Cracking the Code

How researchers recovered millions from a decade-old, password-protected crypto wallet

"Michael," the owner of the locked down digital currency, is based in Europe and told Wired he wished to remain anonymous. He had used a password manager...
"Michael," the owner of the locked down digital currency, is based in Europe and told Wired he wished to remain anonymous. He had used a password manager...

The Web

Leaked documentation uncovers some of Google's secret recipe for website ranking in search results

Google's automated bots recently committed some confidential documentation on GitHub, describing how to use the company's Content Warehouse API. The commit seems to be a mistake, and...
Google's automated bots recently committed some confidential documentation on GitHub, describing how to use the company's Content Warehouse API. The commit seems to be a mistake, and...

Meta

Facebook will soon use your posted content to train its AI, and opting out isn't easy

Facebook's privacy policy will change on June 26, 2024, at which point public user content – not private messages – will be used to train and improve its AI services.
Facebook's privacy policy will change on June 26, 2024, at which point public user content – not private messages – will be used to train and improve its AI services.

Security

Hackers exploited free VPN services to build a massive botnet, used home PCs to commit fraud

The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals – Yunhe Wang, Jingping Liu, and Yanni Zheng – as the ringleaders of the 911 S5...
The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals – Yunhe Wang, Jingping Liu, and Yanni Zheng – as the ringleaders of the 911 S5...

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Hardware

Framework Laptop 13 gets a new Core Ultra model with a 120Hz VRR display and improved webcam, current users can also upgrade

Pre-orders are now open for a new generation of Framework 13 laptops featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 1 CPUs, high-refresh-rate monitors, and better webcams. The complete system...
Pre-orders are now open for a new generation of Framework 13 laptops featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 1 CPUs, high-refresh-rate monitors, and better webcams. The complete system...

iPhone

This is how Apple ensures the iPhone's durability and water resistance, an inside look

The first of the clips Brownlee shared on X shows how Apple tests to ensure the iPhone 15 models earn their IP68 rating, which means they are...
The first of the clips Brownlee shared on X shows how Apple tests to ensure the iPhone 15 models earn their IP68 rating, which means they are...

Gaming

PS5 becomes Sony's biggest money maker, cruising past PlayStation sales

According to the presentation from Sony's internal Game & Network Services business reports, the PS5 has raked in $106 billion in sales since launching in November 2020....
According to the presentation from Sony's internal Game & Network Services business reports, the PS5 has raked in $106 billion in sales since launching in November 2020....

Software

Windows 11 LTSC 2024 for IoT devices includes very permissive hardware requirements

Microsoft recently released the official ISO images for Windows 11 LTSC 2024, the latest version of the company's operating system designed for enterprise customers requiring longer support...
Microsoft recently released the official ISO images for Windows 11 LTSC 2024, the latest version of the company's operating system designed for enterprise customers requiring longer support...

Mobile

Former iPhone 7 owner? You may be eligible to receive up to $349 from Apple

To be eligible for some money, you need to be a US resident and have proof of ownership of an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September...
To be eligible for some money, you need to be a US resident and have proof of ownership of an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September...

Science

MIT researchers develop active noise-canceling fabric using piezoelectric fiber

The work, presented in the journal Advanced Materials, builds on earlier research to create a silk-like fabric that can act as a microphone and amplify sound. Along...
The work, presented in the journal Advanced Materials, builds on earlier research to create a silk-like fabric that can act as a microphone and amplify sound. Along...

Gaming

Microsoft shares first 12 games that use Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) out of the box

Microsoft's upscaling technology, Automatic Super Resolution (or Auto SR, for short) allows compatible Windows Copilot+ PCs to boost the frame rates of select games using advanced AI technology.
Microsoft's upscaling technology, Automatic Super Resolution (or Auto SR, for short) allows compatible Windows Copilot+ PCs to boost the frame rates of select games using advanced AI technology.

Hardware

Arm unveils new CPU cores and GPU designs for flagship and mid-range devices

Starting with the new CPU designs, the company introduced a new set of Armv9 CPUs optimized for the 3nm process node. The new CPUs include the flagship...
Starting with the new CPU designs, the company introduced a new set of Armv9 CPUs optimized for the 3nm process node. The new CPUs include the flagship...

Gaming

2K Sports may be developing FIFA 2K25, set for release later this year

The potential for a new FIFA title before the year's end is exciting for fans who haven't seen a FIFA game since September 2022. MohPlay stated that...
The potential for a new FIFA title before the year's end is exciting for fans who haven't seen a FIFA game since September 2022. MohPlay stated that...

Gaming

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to launch on Game Pass from day one

After years of rumors, Microsoft has confirmed that it will unveil the next entry in Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops series immediately after its June 9...
After years of rumors, Microsoft has confirmed that it will unveil the next entry in Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops series immediately after its June 9...

New York plans to ban smartphones in schools, allowing basic phones only

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said (via The Guardian) that she intends to launch the bill later this year and take it up in New York's next...

More than 3 years after release, CDPR finally ends work on Cyberpunk 2077 and moves on to other titles

Cyberpunk 2077's December 2020 launch was a crushing blow to those who couldn't wait to step into the shoes of a Night City merc. Rife with bugs...

"Lies" and "psychological abuse": former OpenAI board members' reasons behind Sam Altman's firing and return

OpenAI said that Altman was removed as CEO last year following a review process by the board of directors who no longer had confidence in his ability...

PC compatibility for PS VR2 is one step closer with recent adapter certification

The lack of PC support was one of the most vocally griped about aspects of the device and likely was part of the reason Sony didn't sell...

Security flaw in this TP-Link Archer router receives 10 out of 10 severity rating

The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-5035, earned the highest possible severity rating of 10.0 under the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Vulnerabilities scoring 10.0 are extremely rare –...

GPD shows off new foldable dual-screen OLED laptop

Handheld PC maker GPD has revealed an early look at a full-sized dual-screen laptop. Hardware details on the GPD Duo are scant, but the available information could...

Microsoft aims to make Edge faster with the WebUI 2.0 project

Despite being part of every new Windows installation since 2015, Edge is still experiencing less-than-stellar popularity among PC users. Nevertheless, Microsoft is committed to investing significant development...

AMD might have renamed its upcoming Ryzen AI mobile chips (again) to one-up Intel's numbering scheme

According to known leaker Golden Pig, AMD has adjusted the naming scheme for its upcoming mobile CPUs for the second time this month. The changes reflect a...

Ask away... Microsoft has added a Copilot chatbot to Telegram

Copilot for Telegram uses GPT and Bing to assist users. You can use Copilot on the Telegram desktop and mobile apps for free to ask questions, search, or chat with the AI bot. Sharing your phone number is a requirement though.

Samsung Electronics is facing its first worker strike in its 55-year history

The National Samsung Electronics Union, which has about 28,000 members, or little over a fifth of the company's total workforce, will ask members to collectively use a...

Multi-day DDoS attack targets Internet Archive and Wayback Machine

Freeland said the attacks started on Sunday, and involve launching tens of thousands of fake information requests per second in an attempt to disrupt access to the...

Japan reveals new robot to clean up melted fuel at Fukushima

On March 11, 2011, disaster struck Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant when a powerful earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the Tohoku region of Japan, killing 15,900...

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