Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier with time limits


Sources have informed The Verge that a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming is undergoing internal testing at Microsoft. A public beta is expected to begin soon, followed by a full launch in the coming months.

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Oracle and Google warn of large-scale extortion emails hitting enterprise clients


The campaign, described by Google as "high volume," involves emails sent to executives at multiple firms, warning that sensitive information allegedly stolen from Oracle applications would be released unless ransom demands were paid. Google said hackers claiming affiliation with the ransomware group known as cl0p have taken responsibility for the...

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Following cyberattack, Japan is days away from running out of country's favorite beer


Asahi, Japan's largest brewery, recently confirmed that it paused operations after a breach of its IT systems. Retailers now warn that the country's most popular beer, Asahi Super Dry, could run out within days.

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Microsoft outlines plan to move beyond Nvidia in powering AI data centers


Microsoft currently relies on Nvidia AI chips for its data centers but is actively working to implement its own hardware solutions in the future. According to Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott, the company is building long-term plans that would not require chips from third-party providers.

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Musk makes history as the first person to reach $500 billion net worth


According to Forbes' real-time billionaires tracker, Musk's fortune reached $500 billion on Wednesday afternoon – making him the first person ever to reach that milestone. Just last December, the tech entrepreneur became the first to reach the $400 billion net worth mark.

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Battlefield 6 hits 1.7 million Steam pre-orders, set for massive first-week sales


According to a report from The Game Business, 1.7 million copies of Battlefield 6 have already been pre-ordered on Steam, with another five million units expected to sell during its first week after launch. The data, sourced from Ampere Analysis, also notes that the beta version has been a major...

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Google confirms new Android rules will significantly restrict app sideloading


Google first announced a significant change in how it deals with Android developers back in August, and the topic has been hotly debated ever since. Now, the Mountain View giant is providing additional details about mandatory developer verification – and the arguments are likely to continue for months to come.

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OpenAI's Sora app rockets to #1 in the App Store, overtaking Gemini and ChatGPT


Bill Peebles, head of the Sora project at OpenAI, announced the achievement on X on Friday. In the post, he said his team is listening to feedback and iterating fast, and promised that more invite codes would be sent soon.

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TSMC slashes EUV power use nearly in half: without hurting yields


TSMC has launched a new initiative to rein in the massive electricity demands of its most advanced production lines. The company last month began deploying a Dynamic Energy Saving Program that targets its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems – among the most power-hungry machines in the semiconductor industry.

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Amazon drone deliveries resume in Arizona after two crash into a crane


At around 10am local time on Wednesday, two of Amazon Prime Air's MK30 drones crashed into a crane in Tolleson, Arizona, near Phoenix, according to the FAA.

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