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China's Radar Calibration Mission: What's the Deal?

October 24, 2024

Late on a Monday night, China sent up not one, but three satellites – Tianping-3A, B, and another B. These little guys are on a big mission: to calibrate ground radar equipment and collect other data. The launch happened from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China. A Long March 6 rock

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Ford Asks EV Owners to Stop Using Tesla Adapters Due to Safety Concerns

October 24, 2024

Ford has asked its electric vehicle (EV) customers to stop using adapters that allow them to charge at Tesla's Supercharger stations. This request comes after the company discovered a "potential issue" that could slow down charging speeds and even damage the charging port over time. The problem was

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Get Microsoft 365 for $40: What's the Deal with ZDNET's Recommendations?

October 24, 2024

Ever wondered what goes into ZDNET's recommendations? It's not just a quick glance. The team spends hours testing, researching, and comparing products. They dive deep into vendor and retailer listings, plus other independent reviews. Even customer feedback gets a thorough look to understand what rea

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Supercharge Your Code with Microsoft Visual Studio Pro on Sale!

October 24, 2024

Are you looking to boost your coding skills and efficiency? Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 is now available for just $30, a massive 93% discount off its regular price of $499! This powerful development environment is designed to handle complex workloads and large-scale projects with ease.

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Apple and Microsoft Team Up: Seamless File Sharing Across Devices

October 24, 2024

Are you a fan of using Microsoft's top apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? Great news! Microsoft has just made a big step to make your life easier when switching between Apple devices. They've announced that these apps will now support Apple's Handoff feature. Handoff is a super useful tool that

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Windows 11's New Trick: Faster Updates, Less CPU Strain

October 24, 2024

Are you fed up with Windows updates that drag on and slow down your computer? Microsoft has a new trick up its sleeve with Windows 11's latest update, 24H2. This update is designed to be faster and lighter on your CPU. Research showed that 24H2 was around 46% quicker and used about 15% less CPU time

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California Governor Stops AI Safety Bill, Citing Concerns

October 24, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a hotly debated artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill. Tech firms opposed this bill, fearing it might cause AI companies to leave California and slow down innovation. Newsom wants to create guidelines for Generative AI – which can generate text, ph

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Early Amazon Deals: Scoop Up Savings on Ring, Echo, and More

October 24, 2024

Amazon's early Black Friday sale is here, and it's packed with great deals on devices. Let's dive into some of the best offers. First up, Ring devices are seeing significant price drops. The Ring Stick Up Cam Battery, usually $99, is now $54. This camera is easy to install and can be powered by a s

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Big Storage, Small Price: Samsung's New 990 Evo Plus SSD is Already Discounted

October 24, 2024

Looking for extra space for your PC? Samsung's new 990 Evo Plus SSD just hit the market, and it's already up for grabs at a lower price on Amazon. Unlike Samsung's own site, where it costs $109. 99, Amazon is offering the 1TB model for just $89. 99. That's a steal for a brand-new product! If you ne

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Apple's Game Store in the Making: A New Play for the Gaming World

October 23, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Apple seems to be taking notes from Microsoft and Epic Games. Reports suggest that Apple is cooking up its own game app store. This new platform will be like a mini App Store, complete with game recommendations, friend lists, and maybe even in-game chats using FaceTim