Here’s how a German Microsoft software engineer’s ‘curiosity and craftsmanship’ saved the world’s internet from the ‘most widespread and effective backdoor ever planted in any software product’

What you need to know Last week, a German Microsoft engineer uncovered a cyber attack that would have potentially allowed threat actors to access data from millions of unsuspecting users. The software engineer started investigating the issue after noticing sluggish processing power while using SSH to access computers remotely during routine checks.  Cybersecurity firms call […]

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One of the most nominated games from 2019 is currently FREE for PC users, but only for a limited time

What you need to know Epic Games Store frequently gives away free games. This week, The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition and Thief are free. The Outer Worlds was nominate for 20 award, winning role-playing game of the year at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Both are available until April 11. Outer Worlds is a highly praised […]

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Razer’s biggest, most powerful laptop yet is also the very first with Thunderbolt 5, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny

Quick menu One of my many meetings while in San Francisco for GDC 2024 was with Razer. I’ve worked with Razer countless times in the past, reviewing a multitude of its products during my time at Windows Central, and the company wanted to do a one-on-one with me to show off several upcoming releases. I […]

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Galaxy S24’s most widely used AI feature comes from Google

One of the highlights of the Galaxy S24 series is Galaxy AI, a suite of AI-powered features that can help you with many tasks, including researching, editing photos, writing, and translating content from one language to another. Surprisingly, the most widely used AI-powered feature from that suite on the Galaxy S24 lineup doesn’t come from […]

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Galaxy S23 FE remains the most reasonable cheap DeX phone

Samsung’s Fan Edition smartphones have always walked a fine line between affordability and premium features. You know this if you own an FE phone. These devices cut down on a few flagship-grade elements and employ older high-end chips, but they also boast features you won’t find on cheaper mid-range Galaxy A phones. One of the […]

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Microsoft is on the precipice of reaching its iPhone moment with AI further affirming its status as the world’s most valuable company ahead of Apple

What you need to know Microsoft’s early investment and adoption of AI across its products and services is paying off.  The tech giant is now the world’s most valuable company, with over $3 trillion in market capitalization. According to a Wedbush analyst, Microsoft is on course to reproduce its own iPhone moment with AI. The […]

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AI-infused iOS 18 to be “the most ambitious overhaul” in history

Earlier today Apple announced the date of its next big keynote. On June 10, the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off, and it’s expected to do so with the unveiling of iOS 18, the release of which should follow in the fall. A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a connoisseur of all […]

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Older Galaxy A phones still have the most unique S View Case designs

Samsung’s smartphones look very similar nowadays. It’s understandable, seeing how the company perfected its design over the years with minimalism and durability in mind. It works, and modern Samsung phones years have had the best build quality in recent history. What’s more unusual is that Samsung’s phone cases underwent a similar process when, perhaps, they […]

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Older Galaxy A phones still have the most unique S View Case designs

Samsung’s smartphones look very similar nowadays. It’s understandable, seeing how the company perfected its design over the years with minimalism and durability in mind. It works, and modern Samsung phones years have had the best build quality in recent history. What’s more unusual is that Samsung’s phone cases underwent a similar process when, perhaps, they […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 6 to get Galaxy S24 Ultra’s most underrated feature?

As we exclusively revealed a few days ago, Samsung will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2024. At the event, the company will likely unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6. While the Galaxy Z Flip 6 isn’t expected to bring a design change, the Galaxy Z Fold […]

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Report: Most Subscription-Based Apps Do Not Make Money

Most mobile apps with subscriptions do not make money, a new in-depth analysis finds. The “State of Subscription Apps” report comes from RevenueCat (via TechCrunch), a prominent mobile subscription toolkit provider. With nearly 30,000 apps utilizing its platform for monetization management, RevenueCat is able to provide a reliable overview of the subscription app landscape thanks […]

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Microsoft just fixed one of the things I hate most about PowerPoint

What you need to know Microsoft has improved animations within PowerPoint for the web. Feedback to the company explained that the previous workflow for animations was “daunting,” so Microsoft revamped how to set and customize animations within PowerPoint. The Animation Pane now features cards for each item that can be customized and reordered with a […]

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Counterpoint: Galaxy S24 series’ sales surpass Galaxy S23 globally, the Ultra remains most popular

The Galaxy S23 series sold way better than the S22 generation before it, now Galaxy S24 series has sold even better, reports Counterpoint Research. Things began with strong pre-orders and the momentum has kept up into the start of open sales. Samsung increased its shipment target for the first quarter of 2024 to 13 million […]

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Microsoft and Rare’s ‘Sea of Thieves’ is currently the #1 most preordered game on PlayStation

What you need to know Last month, Microsoft confirmed widespread rumors that it would start bringing more of its “exclusive” Xbox games to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, in a quest for bigger profit margin growth.  The first batch includes Grounded, Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, and Sea of Thieves.  Sea of Thieves is by far the biggest […]

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Canalys: Mediatek ends 2023 as the most dominant chipset provider

Canalys posted a report about the smartphone market in Q4 2023, with a breakdown by processor vendor. The analysis revealed Mediatek powered more devices than any chip maker in the final quarter of last year, with a 21% increase YoY. In terms of revenue, it is Apple that took the crown in Q4 2023. Mobile […]

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One of Samsung’s most affordable 5G phones just got cheaper in the US

If you’re looking for a 5G phone that doesn’t break the bank and also provides you with the peace of mind that comes with owning a phone from a major global brand, you can’t really go wrong with the Galaxy A25 5G. It been about a month since the Galaxy A25 5G was released in […]

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One of Samsung’s most affordable 5G phones just got cheaper in the US

If you’re looking for a 5G phone that doesn’t break the bank and also provides you with the peace of mind that comes with owning a phone from a major global brand, you can’t really go wrong with the Galaxy A25 5G. It been about a month since the Galaxy A25 5G was released in […]

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One of Samsung’s most affordable 5G phones just got cheaper in the US

If you’re looking for a 5G phone that doesn’t break the bank and also provides you with the peace of mind that comes with owning a phone from a major global brand, you can’t really go wrong with the Galaxy A25 5G. It been about a month since the Galaxy A25 5G was released in […]

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AI helped NVIDIA break Wall Street record, and now the tech giant is the fourth most valuable company in the world

What you need to know NVIDIA reported its earnings for the 2024 fiscal year earlier this week. The company saw massive revenue growth, including a 126% increase in GAAP revenue and a 409% year-over-year growth in its data center segment. Following the positive report, NVIDIA stock surged, adding $227 billion in market cap. NVIDIA is […]

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‘Masters of the Air’ Sees Most Watched Apple TV+ Launch to Date

Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air had more viewers in its opening weekend than any other ‌Apple TV+‌ show has had in its first season, Apple told Variety. Apple did not provide details on the exact number of viewers, but the show beat out popular ‌Apple TV+‌ offerings like The Morning Show and Severance. […]

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