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Nvidia RTX 5050 was missing in action at CES 2025 – but the budget GPU might just have been spotted in a surprising laptop
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Nvidia RTX 5050 was missing in action at CES 2025 – but the budget GPU might just have been spotted in a surprising laptop
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Nominet says it was hit by cyberattack following recent Ivanti VPN security issue
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Dutch startup lands €4.75M for unique appoach to photonic chip-making
Eindhoven-based startup Photon IP has raised €4.75mn in seed funding as it looks to scale up its unique method for creating energy-efficient photonic chips. AI systems, data centres, fibre-optic networks, and even some sensors rely on photonic chips to send and receive information using light. These chips are a big deal because they’re faster and use less energy than typical semiconductors, which transfer data through electricity. But to make these high-performance, light-speed chips you need special compounds called III-V materials, such as indium phosphide. “These materials are relatively scarce and expensive though, so the industry has been looking at ways of…This story continues at The Next Web
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Space-based wildlife tracker ICARUS gets new wings after split with Russia
In 2018, after decades of research and tens of millions in funding, Russian astronauts attached a wildlife-tracking receiver to the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). The device received data from tagged animals across the planet and beamed it to a ground station in Moscow. From there, it went to an open-source database called Movebank. The space tracker was the final piece of the puzzle for the ICARUS project, an international effort led by German biologist Martin Wikelski to track the migratory patterns of wildlife from space. It was a game-changer for conservationists, who could monitor the journeys of…This story continues at The Next Web
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How to stop the macOS firewall leaking system network data after a software update
Several sources report the firewall in macOS Sequoia can sometimes leak data after an update. Here’s how to test and fix it.
macOS Sequoia can sometimes leak data after an update.The macOS firewall in System Settings allows you to protect your Mac and filter network traffic based on a set of rules.
Several sites, including mullvad.net have reported that after macOS Sequoia updates, the firewall built into macOS may leak some data, allowing it to avoid firewall rules.
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Abxylute S9 controller review: Stretch to fit iPad mini without breaking the bank
Mobile gamers rejoice, the Abxylute S9 is an affordable controller that can stretch to fit your cased iPhone or iPad mini with a powerful set of customization features.
Abxylute S9 controller review: a controller for your entire Apple ecosystemA controller manufacturer called Abxylute has finally built the perfect mobile gaming controller for iPhone and iPad mini owners. If all it did was stretch to fit an iPad mini and cost under $100, that would be enough, but it’s so much more than that.
The Abxylute S9 is a wraparound controller that connects to the iPhone or iPad mini over USB-C while gripping it from either side. The end result is a mobile gaming solution similar to a Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck.
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Illinois will implement digital IDs and driver’s licenses for Apple Wallet in 2025
Illinois is the latest state to claim Apple Wallet users will have access to digital IDs and driver’s licenses by the end of 2025.
Illinois will implement digital IDs in the Apple Wallet app by the end of 2025.An Illinois state law took effect on January 1, 2025 that will bring digital versions of IDs and driver’s licenses to Apple Wallet. Illinois is already working with Apple to make digital IDs a reality, according to a press release from the Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias, as was originally discovered by 9to5mac.
Residents will be able to access their new digital IDs via Apple Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch. Digital IDs will be available at no cost and will be usable alongside existing physical ID cards rather than replacing them entirely.
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New Parallels update trials x86 Linux & Windows VMs on Apple Silicon
Parallels Desktop 20.2 is out now, with the latest edition including 64-bit x86 emulation for Apple Silicon and more enhancements to make Apple Intelligence Writing Tools work with Windows apps.
Using x64 emulation in Parallels to run Windows – Image Credit: ParallelsJanuary’s update to the popular virtual machine tool Parallels Desktop brings the software up to version 20.2, just under three months after the update to version 20.1. The latest version adds a few more key changes to the virtualization tool.
The big addition is an early technology preview of x86 emulation for Apple Silicon Macs. Using a proprietary emulation engine, it allows Apple Silicon Macs to run x86_64 virtual machines, for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Linux.
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How Blue Origin’s Sunday night launch went from giant leap to awkward stumble
The late-night event was supposed to be a giant leap for Blue Origin rocket technology, but the New Glenn failed to get off the ground.Originally appeared here:
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds are 50% off from Best Buy
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are excellent wireless earbuds for an active lifestyle, and they sound amazing too. They’re currently on sale from Best Buy at 50% off.Go Here to Read this Fast! The Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds are 50% off from Best Buy
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