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Turtle Beach launches Stealth Ultra Wireless Smart Game Controller with Charge Dock for Xbox and PC
Turtle Beach has expanded its product range with the introduction of the “Designed for Xbox” Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Wireless Smart Game Controller. This new offering, compatible with both Xbox and PC, aims to provide gamers with a variety of features and customization options. One of the key aspects of the Stealth Ultra is its…
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Putting individuals back in charge of their own identities
From letting hotels keep copies of our passports to handing over IDs for car hire or air travel, we seldom think twice about the implications of physically sharing our identity documents. By now, we’ve gotten accustomed to exchanging personal information in return for a product or service we value — but we need to be…
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Demand for developers remains high
Despite difficult economic conditions, software development and quality assurance skills remain a priority for businesses, according to a new study. Research from the Qt Group looks at the number of vacancies for ‘software development’, ‘software testing’, ‘software engineering’, and ‘quality assurance’ positions at 30 tech companies which have made the most redundancies this year. In…
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Brits reach for the phone when seeking support from businesses
New research finds that 69 percent of British adults will contact a business via phone call first before trying other methods when seeking assistance. The study from telecoms company Gamma Communications shows 38 percent of 2,000 people surveyed say direct phone calls are their preferred method of communication with businesses over other channels such as…
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Number of cyber extortion victims up by 46 percent
The cyber extortion threat landscape continues to evolve quickly and the past 12 months have seen the number of victims globally increasing by 46 percent, marking the highest numbers ever recorded. A new report from Orange Cyberdefense shows large enterprises were the victim in the majority of attacks (40 percent), with those employing more than…
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‘Go f*@k yourself!’: Elon Musk hits X-boycotting advertisers with profanity-laden attack
X CEO Elon Musk has used an appearance in New York to hit back at the growing number of advertisers opting to avoid the social platform. In recent weeks, there has been a mass exodus of big names such as Apple, Coca-Cola and Disney following concerns about antisemitism. In mid-November, Musk endorsed an antisemitic tweet…
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Kick Microsoft Windows 11 to the curb and switch to 4MLinux 44.0 today
4MLinux 44.0 series has just marked a significant milestone by achieving stable status. This new release packs a powerful suite of applications and functionalities, aiming to enhance both productivity and entertainment for its users. At the core of document editing and office tasks, 4MLinux 44.0 offers LibreOffice 7.6.3 and GNOME Office, including AbiWord 3.0.5, GIMP…
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Experimental new Windows 11 feature aims to significantly boost PC battery life
Microsoft has released a new Insider build for testers in the Canary Channel. Build 26002 includes changes to the taskbar and system tray, but the standout feature is a new Energy Saver tool. This experimental inclusion offers an “easy way to extend battery life and reduce energy use by trading off some system performance.” SEE…
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TEAMGROUP unveils T-CREATE CinemaPr P31 USB-C SSD
Today, TEAMGROUP unveils the T-CREATE CinemaPr P31 Portable External SSD. What sets the CinemaPr P31 apart is its innovative design that allows it to be mounted to DSLR cameras. It includes unique 12 1/4″ screw holes, complete with a bundled screw set compatible with all standard 1/4″ screw hole cages. The ability to mount the…
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