Microsoft is removing the ability to easily install Windows 11 with a local account
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 preview build for beta testers in the Insider program. Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) introduces several changes that will gradually roll out to the stable version of the OS – but one so-called "improvement" is likely to frustrate many customers, power users, and system administrators.
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MrBeast joins growing list of celebrities warning AI could upend creative work
YouTube star MrBeast has joined a growing list of prominent figures speaking out against the rapid rise of AI content. In a recent X post, he warned that the surge of AI-generated videos could negatively impact the livelihoods of millions of creators who rely on platforms like YouTube and TikTok...
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ChatGPT now lets you use apps like Expedia, Spotify, and Zillow directly in chat
Users can now access applications from well-known companies such as Booking.com, Expedia, Spotify, Figma, Coursera, Zillow, and Canva directly within ChatGPT. Instead of switching between different websites or apps, a user could ask ChatGPT to "find apartments in Seattle under $2,000" and instantly see an interactive map from Zillow embedded...
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Discord says some user data exposed in third-party vendor breach
According to the company, an "unauthorized party" infiltrated the systems of the unnamed third-party vendor, accessing data related to users' interactions with Discord's customer support and trust & safety teams. Once the breach was detected, the vendor's access to Discord's ticketing system was revoked, and security reviews were initiated to...
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It's Prime Day in October: Our picks of the best tech deals are here
Amazon's October Prime Day is back – and it's bigger than ever. What started nearly a decade ago as a mid-year shopping experiment has grown into a twice-yearly retail event that tech lovers now plan around. This fall's 48-hour Prime Day runs for two days (Oct 7-8) across the US...
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Nintendo seeks $4.5 million in damages from Reddit moderator accused of running Switch piracy network
Nintendo's ongoing efforts to curb widespread piracy of its Switch games have led the company to seek $4.5 million in damages from James Williams, known online as Archbox. Williams served as the lead moderator of the r/SwitchPirates subreddit – a position that Nintendo alleges played a pivotal role in enabling...
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Fans are remastering the original Unreal because Epic won't
Modder Krull0r recently released a new trailer for a free remaster of the original Unreal that he and a small group of fans are developing. The project aims to refresh the 1998 hit's environments and rebalance its difficulty while remaining faithful to the original spirit.
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Deloitte admits AI hallucinated quotes in government report, offers partial refund
The incident underscores a growing debate over the use of AI systems in professional consultancy work, particularly when those tools generate references or conclusions without human verification. While Deloitte maintains that the policy recommendations remain valid, the incident has drawn attention to the transparency requirements associated with AI-assisted analysis in...
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AMD Tried to Hide This: FSR 4 Upscaling Already Works on Older Radeon GPUs
AMD's next big move could bring FSR 4 to older GPUs . We test the leaked INT8 build to see how it performs on RDNA 2 and RDNA 3, and whether it can match the image quality of full FSR 4.
Why Apple's next CEO is likely to be John Ternus
Sources told Bloomberg that John Ternus, Apple's chief of hardware engineering, is the leading candidate to succeed Tim Cook as CEO. Discussions about Cook's eventual departure come as movements within the company signal a gradual changing of the guard.
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