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 Microsoft says it found out about FTC probe by watching the news

Bloomberg first shared the FTC’s broad investigation into Microsoft, and that’s exactly how Microsoft found out.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-says-it-found-out-about-ftc-probe-by-watching-the-news

 Meta is spending billions on a new US data center

Meta’s one-mile-long data center will cost it $10 billion, and it won’t be operational until at least 2030.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/meta-is-spending-billions-on-a-new-us-data-center

 Trust in AI and the future of information gathering

AMPLYFI's CEO Paul Teather discusses how companies today operate in a world defined by information overload.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/trust-in-ai-and-the-future-of-information-gathering

 Bridging the gap between cloud readiness and AI integration

Jake Madders, CEO of Hyve Managed Hosting discusses how cloud strategies enable successful AI integration.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/bridging-the-gap-between-cloud-readiness-and-ai-integration

 "Unprecedented cyberattack" sparks warning to US citizens to switch to encryption

The ongoing attack on US telecom companies from the China-linked Salt Typhoon group may be one of the largest in US history. Here's all you need to know to stay safe.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/unprecedented-cyberattack-sparks-warning-to-us-citizens-to-switch-to-encryption

 Forget white Christmas. Microsoft "predicts" the world will melt before the end of the year.

Windows 11's weather widget may list temperatures of up to 30,000 Fahrenheit due to a bug. The issue also appears to affect other weather graphics powered by Microsoft.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/forget-white-christmas-microsoft-predicts-the-world-will-melt-before-the-end-of-the-year

 One of the cutest games revealed at the Xbox Showcase just got a new teaser trailer

The Legend of Baboo, a heartwarming story of a boy and a dog fighting a demonic invasion with mythology from Turkish folklore, has a new teaser trailer showcasing gameplay.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/one-of-the-cutest-games-revealed-at-the-xbox-showcase-just-got-a-new-teaser-trailer

 As a Diablo fan, I'm rooting for the success of its strongest competitor: Path of Exile 2

With Path of Exile 2 launching soon, Diablo 4 devotees are pushing back on the notion that it spells doom for Blizzard and, rather, brings innovation to both games.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/a-diablo-fan-rooting-for-path-of-exile-2

Stop putting screens on keyboards, please
1mo | pcworld.com
This Ryzen 7 mini PC just dropped to its all-time best price: $279
1mo | pcworld.com
Uber rebrands its courier service and expands on-demand car seats to four more cities

Uber is rebranding its local delivery service, formerly Uber Connect, in time for the holidays. Launched in 2020, it now has a name that better clarifies its purpose: Uber Courier.

The service launched with support for sending and receiving items to and from local addresses. Since then, it’s

1mo | Engadget
Master & Dynamic updates its decade-old ME05 earphones for the modern world

After nearly a decade, Master & Dynamic has updated a classic. The company’s new ME05 wired earphones take the familiar formula from the original, like an elegant brass design with audiophile sound. But the new model is more compatible with today’s (headphone-jack-less) mobile devices with a bundled USB-C adapter (with DAC). Fortunately, the 2024 model costs the same $199 as its now-dis

1mo | Engadget
Telegram finally takes action to remove CSAM from its platform

Telegram is taking a significant step to reduce child sexual abuse material (CSAM), partnering with the International Watch Foundation (IWF) four months after the former's founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested. The French authorities issued

1mo | Engadget
Why an Interview Snapshot Streamlines UX Research Analysis

An interview snapshot is a way to organize your thinking as research sessions are happening, setting you up for smoother, less stressful analysis later on. There’s no wrong way to use it, and we have a customizable template to get you going. https://webdesignernews.com/why-an-interview-snapshot-streamlines-ux-research-analysis-2/

Psychological Principles For Effective Web Design

Web design is more than skin-deep. It’s about crafting digital experiences that resonate with users. Psychology is the secret ingredient to effective web design. By understanding how users think and behave online, designers can create interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also emotionally engaging. https://webdesignernews.com/psychological-principles-for-effective-web-design-2/

How to ensure your website evolves with your business

We often see websites left untouched for years, resulting in a stagnant online presence that no longer represents a business or brand, this often leads to poor user engagement and low conversion rates. This can then lead to costly overhaul projects that could have been avoided with regular updates. A website doesn’t necessarily need rebuilding every few years; it just needs to evolve alongside your business. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-ensure-your-website-evolves-with-your-business-2/

Never skip research day

As UX designers, one of the most valuable tools in our toolkit is the skill to validate our design decisions with user research. It’s invaluable to making quality design decisions. https://webdesignernews.com/never-skip-research-day/

Rethinking Layout For Scalability

When we embarked on our journey with Base we were excited by the challenge of supporting diverse platforms — from Base Mobile to Base Web. Each platform came with its own set of native components and frameworks, and our ambitious goal was to unify them under a single, seamless system. https://webdesignernews.com/rethinking-layout-for-scalability/

‘The 21st century equivalent of court jesters’: TikTok’s dark obsession with ‘LOLCows’

On the internet, people go viral for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, for the wrong ones. 

LOLCows are one example of the internet’s darker sense of humor. While not a new term, an “LOLCow” is a “a person you get extensive laughs from, who doesn’t know they are being made fun of,” according to  Urban Dictionary. In other words, a person being milked for “lols” or laughs. “They can often think they are a

The White House reveals at least 8 U.S. telecom firms impacted by China’s Salt Typhoon cyberattack

A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign.

Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the

TSMC and Nvidia in talks to make AI chips in Arizona, sources reveal

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is in discussions with Nvidia Corp to produce its Blackwell artificial intelligence chips at the contract manufacturer’s new plant in

Immersion Brewers Are the Darlings of the Coffee World. Here's How They Work

Fussy as it may seem, compact immersion brewing is great for making small amounts of precise coffee. We break down the most popular styles in this beginner's guide. https://www.cnet.com/news/immersion-brewers-are-the-darlings-of-the-coffee-world-heres-how-they-work/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 IPVanish doubles up in security and usability

The VPN provider introduced more than twice as many server locations and a new Double Hop VPN feature. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/ipvanish-doubles-up-in-security-and-usability

 Fortnite Godzilla release date and what's included

Here's when the Fortnite Godzilla skin is coming out, as well as some info on how to unlock it once it does.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/fortnite-godzilla

 New XREAL One 3DoF AR glasses show that while Meta talks, XREAL walks

The facial computing era is shifting into full gear with XREAL's latest AR smart glasses.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/xreal-one-ar-glasses-reveal

 "The safety concerns expressed actually don't come at the AGI moment": Sam Altman says Artificial General Intelligence will come sooner than anticipated

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated that AGI might be here sooner than most people think with surprisingly little societal impact despite reports of stunted AI development due to scaling laws.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/sam-altman-agi-will-come-sooner-than-anticipated

3 free Linux distros that look and feel like Windows
1mo | pcworld.com
2025 will be the best year to buy a monitor, ever. Here’s why
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The importance of hover states

Exploring UI Design details with technical-academic rigor

Continue re

1mo | UX Design
Three and Vodafone will merge in the UK

They (regulators) said it couldn't be done (originally) but Three is finally approved for a merger. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given the go ahead for a merger between Three and Vodafone, first

1mo | Engadget
The Morning After: You can buy a deck of Balatro cards

A $16 deck of cards based on the Balatro design is up for pre-order on Fangamer, and it’s expected to ship in March. The mockups show subtly pixelated cards that mimic the art style of the game. They have a red design on the rear — the red deck is the default set in the game.

But what of the jokers, the cards that make Balatro a lot more than a

1mo | Engadget
Microsoft faces £1B cloud licensing lawsuit in the UK


Microsoft’s cloud ambitions just hit a major snag in the UK. The tech giant is facing a £1bn ($1.27 billion) lawsuit over how it licenses software to customers using rival cloud platforms. Filed in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal by Scott+Scott, the

1mo | The Next Web
Dr. Rob’s new AI model promises to cut aircraft design time from months to days


UK startup PhysicsX, founded by former Formula 1 engineering whizz Robin “Dr. Rob” Tuluie, has unveiled an AI tool that could fast-track the time it takes to design a new aircraft from months to just a few days.  Dubbed LGM-Aero, the software crea

1mo | The Next Web
Ubisoft’s problems compound with the sudden shutdown of ‘XDefiant’

In mid-October, rumors were swirling that Ubisoft was planning to shut down XDefiant, its struggling free-to-play first-person shooter game. Producer Mark Rubin took to social media to categorically deny that chatter. Tuesday afternoon, he was back on X.com—this time to announce the game was indeed ending.

Ubisoft has pulled the plug on

ASML’s Christophe Fouquet is leading the company quietly powering the AI boom

When it comes to producing state-of-the-art microchips for artificial intelligence, only one company produces the multimillion-dollar hardware necessary to draw the complex, microscopic designs on silicon needed for the chips to work: ASML. Big chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Intel, and Samsung all rely on the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology that the Dutch company provides. No wonder it

Improve your code with Cursor Edit Mode

You can use Cursor edit mode to sweep through your code and make changes. Works best with imperative code. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/cursor-edit-mode/

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. S24 FE: Is the Higher-End Phone the Better Value?

While Samsung's cheaper FE phone has every feature seen in the original Galaxy S24, that more expensive phone could be the better pick. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-s24-fe-is-the-higher-end-phone-the-better-value/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com