Windows 11’s big December update fixes AMD GPU crash issues and more
Yesterday, Microsoft released the big Windows 11 December update with lots of improvements, not only introducing new features but also fixing several annoying glitches and security flaws. One of the bigger fixes addresses graphical issues with AMD GPUs, which significantly impaired titles like Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Black Ops... 
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Anker’s 15-port surge protector with USB-C hits $23 on Amazon (24% off)
One of the best upgrades you can make for your home and/or office desk is a more versatile power strip. Why settle for a conventional 6-outlet model when there are uber options available, like this Anker power strip with 15 ports and surge protection? It’s currently discounted by 24% on...
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Operation Bluebird wants to relaunch “Twitter,” says Musk abandoned the name and logo
“Abandonment” offers rare chance to reclaim one of tech’s most recognized brands.
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Shelly looks to raise the bar for smart plugs with its 4th-gen device
If you’re looking to take your first steps in the smart home space, nothing’s easier than deploying a smart plug. Just stick one in an outlet, plug the lamp or small appliance you want to control into it, install a smartphone app, and you’re done! While there are dozens of...
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Russell Crowe says Gladiator II creators misunderstood what made original 'special'
The actor isn't entertained by how the sequel changed his character with the big reveal
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HP Omen 16 deal: Save $520 on this RTX 5060 laptop + free game
Looking for a gaming laptop that won’t break the bank this holiday season? The HP Omen 16 may be just the laptop for you, especially now that it’s on sale for $1,000 at B&H. That’s a massive $520 off, down from its original $1,520 price with a crazy 34% discount....
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Liquor empire collapse: Store sales before business failure under scrutiny
Hardeep Singh hosted lavish parties at his mansion, and separately sold three stores and equipment in the weeks before his company, Big Daddy’s, went bust.
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A $100 fine, a private plot of land - and an architect battling a council
Chris Howard parked his car on a vacant plot of land on the North Shore and inadvertently started a battle with Auckland Transport which has no end in sight.
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I waited a year for my Analogue3D preorder. I shouldn’t have
I spent a lot of time on a Nintendo64. I didn’t even own one at first, but eventually I ponied up for my own. It even had a translucent purple controller. (I still love that thing.)
So when Analogue announced its Analogue3D model back in fall 2024, I sent a preorder...
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Porn company starts age checks after £1m Ofcom fine
The media regulator Ofcom said AVS Group Ltd had started age checks on some of its porn websites.
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From prompt to picture: Proven tips for better ChatGPT images
The ability of AI services to generate images is well recognized and one of the most common uses of services like ChatGPT. It is also an area that has been surrounded by controversy – photographers, artists and filmmakers are upset that Open AI and other companies have “trained” their AI...
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Acer’s long USB-C-to-HDMI cable is under $10 today (32% off) on Amazon
One day you’re buying a laptop, another day you’re buying a monitor, but when’s the last time you bought a niche cable that could solve more problems than you’d expect? I’m talking about a USB-C-to-HDMI cable, like this 6.6-foot cable by Acer that’s on sale for just $9.49 on Amazon...
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