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Snapdragon 8 Elite: Linux Support Means Easier PC Gaming Emulation

October 27, 2024

Just a few days ago, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the Linux kernel team has already posted patches for the chipset. While these patches mainly support the core processors, future updates will enhance the GPU, making it easier to run PC games through emulation. This means that even w

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Why the Galaxy S24 Ultra Deal is a Game Changer

October 27, 2024

Ever thought about getting the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra? Now's your chance to save big! The 512GB model is offering massive discounts. Grab it through the Samsung Shop App and get $250 off select colors, or save $120 through their website. But wait, there's more! Trade in your old phone and y

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Stay Connected, No Matter What: Android's New Satellite Messaging Feature

October 27, 2024

Imagine you're in a place where there's no cell signal, and you really need to send a text. That's where Android's new satellite messaging feature comes in handy. This year, Google announced that Android users in the U. S. (except for a couple of states) can use their Pixel 9 phones to connect to sa

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Airline Testing Tech to Stop Line Cutters

October 27, 2024

Ever felt frustrated when someone jumps the line to board a plane? American Airlines is testing a new system at three airports to tackle this issue. The technology, being trialed at Albuquerque, Tucson, and Washington's Ronald Reagan airport, uses sound alerts to nudge gate agents when someone tries

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iPhone 16 Helps Apple Regain Lead in China's Smartphone Market

October 27, 2024

Apple has climbed back to the top of China's smartphone market, thanks to the success of the iPhone 16. The company now holds 15. 6% of the market, just ahead of Huawei, which has 15. 3%. This is a significant turnaround for Apple, which fell to sixth place in the second quarter. Huawei has also ma

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Grab a Lifetime Microsoft Office 2019 License for Just $25

October 27, 2024

Need to get things done with Microsoft Office? You're in luck! StackSocial is offering a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for both Windows and Mac at a massive discount of 89%. That's right, you can snag it for just $25! This version includes all the essentials like Word,

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Score Big with Lifetime Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro

October 27, 2024

Upgrading your computer? Whether you're getting a new laptop or updating your current system, you need reliable software. That's where Microsoft Office and Windows come in. Right now, you can grab a lifetime license bundle for Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro from Stack Social for just $

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AI in Windows 11: Finally Getting Some Useful Features

October 27, 2024

Windows 11 has started to offer some interesting AI features in its recent updates. This week, Windows Insiders got a new feature called Super Resolution in the Photos app. This feature uses AI to increase the size and resolution of your images without just stretching the pixels. It might not be as

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Tesla's Old Cars May Not Drive Themselves

October 27, 2024

Elon Musk just dropped some news that could make some Tesla owners scratch their heads. During a recent chat about Tesla's financial results, he admitted that older Tesla cars might not be able to drive themselves without someone watching over. This could be a bummer for those who bought the Full Se

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Denmark's AI Pioneer Unveils Multilingual Models

October 27, 2024

This week, Cohere For AI, the research branch of the Danish AI platform Cohere, has some exciting news. They just launched their brand-new family of multilingual models called Aya Expanse. These models aren't just good; they're super impressive, performing across 23 different languages. They're avai