TECHNOLOGY

Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Extending Windows 10: A Single Year for Security Updates

You're just a year away from the end of Windows 10. But don't worry, Microsoft isn't leaving fans in the dark just yet. Businesses already know how much they'll pay for extended support, and now consumers are getting in on the action too. Microsoft is offering a one-year extension of security update

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Huawei's Own Tech: A Silver Lining in US Bans

When the US slapped Huawei with bans and sanctions in 2019, it might have seemed like a huge setback. But Ren Zhengfei, Huawei's founder, saw it differently. Speaking at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) for university students, he shared his unique perspective. Zhengfei belie

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

HapticNav: Guiding the Way with Touch

Did you know that your sense of touch can help you navigate without sight or sound? That's the idea behind HapticNav, a cool new technology from a company called Haptic. Founded in 2017, Haptic is all about making navigation easier for people who are blind or have low vision. Instead of relying on

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's AR Glasses: A Look into the Future

Meta's new Orion AR glasses are giving us a sneak peek into what the future might look like. These glasses, which are still in the prototype stage, are more than just a cool gadget. They're Meta's big bet to reduce dependence on smartphones and the app stores controlled by Apple and Google. Imagine

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Ford's New Tesla Charger Adapter Hits the Road

Ford is sending out a new adapter today, allowing Ford electric vehicle owners to charge up at Tesla Supercharger stations. This new model is a replacement for the previous adapter that had some issues. Ford teamed up with Lectron, a big name in EV chargers, to create this new adapter. Earlier this

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Save Big: Anker’s Four-Port Power Strip Just Got Cheaper!

Right now, you can grab Anker’s compact 5-foot power strip with four ports at an amazingly low price on Amazon. Normally priced at $15. 99, you can now snag it for just $9. 99, saving you a cool $6. This is the best deal we’ve seen yet for this handy power strip. But what makes it extra appealing? I

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Excel's LAMBDA: A Quick Way to Create Custom Functions

Ever felt stuck in Excel with complex formulas? Microsoft’s LAMBDA function can save the day. It lets you transform lengthy calculations into simple custom functions. Imagine you need to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius. Instead of writing the formula each time, you can use LAMBDA to create your own fu

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI: The New Camera Lens of Our Time

Cristóbal Valenzuela, the CEO of Runway, has an interesting take on artificial intelligence (AI). He compares it to the invention of photography in the 19th century. In a recent post, he explained that Runway, an AI video platform, isn't just an "AI company. " Instead, he believes AI is now more lik

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s AI Chips Make Big Strides, but Competitors Aren't Far Behind

Samsung Electronics, a top player in the tech industry, has been making waves with its recent progress in supplying AI-focused chips. The South Korean giant recently shared some good news aimed at reassuring its investors, who have been a bit jittery due to a dip in semiconductor profits in the last

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Voyager 1: A 1981 Radio to the Rescue!

Did you know that the Voyager 1 spacecraft is now communicating with Earth using a radio transmitter that hasn't been used since 1981? NASA finds itself in a bit of a pickle, as the probe's primary radio transmitter has suddenly stopped working. This isn't the first hiccup for Voyager 1. Last year,

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