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Valve is back with an all-new Steam Machine 'console' rammed with games from Steam, Xbox, and PS5 — here are the mini PC's specs, features, launch window, and more

Steam Machine is back! Valve has brought its console-like PC back from the dead, and this time, it's a lot more promising. Here's what we know so far.

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Microsoft patches Windows 10 issue that accidentally blocked extended security updates from installing — latest update should finally fix all the issues for ESU-eligible devices

Microsoft patches Windows 10 issue that accidentally blocked extended security updates from installing — latest update should finally fix all the issues for ESU-eligible devices

Microsoft has published an out-of-band Windows 10 update that finally addresses all of the glitches surrounding Extended Security Update (ESU) enrollment. Installing this update should finally let you enroll in the ESU program on Windows 10 if you haven't been able to do so.

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Why Land O'Lakes is piloting a new AI tool called 'Oz' in bid to help boost profits on cost-pressured American farms

Why Land O'Lakes is piloting a new AI tool called 'Oz' in bid to help boost profits on cost-pressured American farms

The Fortune 500 dairy cooperative's new AI assistant can help agronomists and cash-strapped farmers map out their crop production and respond to challenges during the growing season.

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Xbox “has not yet fully embraced Switch 2” according to ex-Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé, who’s surprised Microsoft hasn’t “easily” ported more games

Xbox seems to be taking PlayStation more seriously than Nintendo

Forget Microsoft's unpopular agentic AI OS plans, Windows Aero makes a comeback in new 'Windows 26' concept — but with a futuristic twist and a consistent dark theme

Designer Abdi (AR 4789 on YouTube) has shared an interesting concept about Windows 26, possibly envisioning what a future Windows version could look like if Microsoft embraces some of these ideas.

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How Cisco is leaning on recruiting and upskilling staff in the AI era—instead of mass layoffs

As AI reshapes the workplace, Cisco is betting on its existing workforce instead of mass layoffs—arming them to code, innovate, and adapt.

Windows 11 boosts security even further by adding native 1Password passkey support

1Password Windows 11 integration allows users to sign in to apps and services using Windows Hello.

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PS5 sales finally eclipse every Xbox console, including the Xbox 360 — what went wrong for Microsoft gaming?

PS5 sales finally eclipse every Xbox console, including the Xbox 360 — what went wrong for Microsoft gaming?

Sony’s PlayStation 5 has officially outsold every Xbox console individually, including the top-selling Xbox 360, marking a dramatic shift from the era when the Xbox ruled the gaming world.

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Government using machine learning to help create draft plans for NDIS participants, documents reveal

Government using machine learning to help create draft plans for NDIS participants, documents reveal

Exclusive: NDIA defines machine learning as a subset of AI that uses algorithms to learn from data and make decisions or predictions

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First images of exclusive custom Xbox 360 launch console shared ahead of HD-gaming pioneer’s 20th anniversary — project leader Major Nelson admits he has never powered on 'Launch Team 05' console

First images of exclusive custom Xbox 360 launch console shared ahead of HD-gaming pioneer’s 20th anniversary — project leader Major Nelson admits he has never powered on 'Launch Team 05' console

As the Xbox 360 turns 20, the first images showing an exclusive edition of the console, which some claim kicked off the HD gaming era, have been shared on social media.

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Can't get extended updates for Windows 10 due to a frustrating error message? Microsoft has rolled out a fix

Can't get extended updates for Windows 10 due to a frustrating error message? Microsoft has rolled out a fix

Worried because you can't get extended updates to keep your Windows 10 PC safe? Microsoft has fixed a bug that prevented signups.

Eric Schmidt Says Free Chinese AI Models Could Overtake Western Systems In Global Use

Eric Schmidt Says Free Chinese AI Models Could Overtake Western Systems In Global Use

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt cautioned that the cost and accessibility of AI models could shift global reliance toward Chinese technology, raising geopolitical concerns.

Microsoft to invest more than $10 billion in AI infrastructure in Portugal

Microsoft to invest more than $10 billion in AI infrastructure in Portugal

The investment could help Portugal shore up a data centre hub in Sines.

'Bonkers' AI Spending Spree Backfires — Google, Meta and Microsoft Debt Hit as Investor Anxiety Deepens

'Bonkers' AI Spending Spree Backfires — Google, Meta and Microsoft Debt Hit as Investor Anxiety Deepens

Companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are now turning to debt financing to scale up their AI infrastructures to meet market expectations.

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Don't Copy That Code! The New 'ClickFix' Cyber Attack Can Infect Your Computer In Seconds

A new cyber threat called ClickFix is reportedly spreading rapidly online, using fake emails, websites and search results to trick users into pasting a single line of code that instantly infects their computers.

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The EU has let US tech giants run riot. Diluting our data law will only entrench their power

The GDPR is Europe’s defence against digital oligarchy and child harm. Deregulation plans are misguided, say Johnny Ryan and Georg Riekeles

The Guardian - AU

Australian government could explore using AI for cabinet submissions despite security concerns

Finance minister Katy Gallagher says the public service is building its own artificial intelligence program and spruiks productivity benefits

During Microsoft's peak-anti piracy era in the early 2000s, it awkwardly got caught shipping Windows XP with audio files made using pirated software

The giveaway was the name of the cracker, "Deepz0ne," buried in the metadata.

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Windows president says platform is "evolving into an agentic OS," gets cooked in the replies — "Straight up, nobody wants this"

Microsoft's current Windows lead Pavan Davuluri has tweeted that the future of Windows will be one that evolves into an agentic OS, but has received significant pushback online.

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A brilliant new app makes your Xbox Ally look cleaner with proper Steam artwork

Your Xbox Ally finally looks like a real storefront powered by proper artwork.

Hear These 8 Phrases on a Call? Hang Up—It’s a Scam

Phone scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the individuals behind them are sounding more convincing than ever. They rely on fear, urgency, and confusion to make you act before you think. Recognizing a scam call early can save your money, credit, and peace of mind. That’s why it’s essential to…

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This big PS5 exclusive could be coming to Xbox soon — the developer is "considering additional platform expansions" after strong Steam sales on PC

The popular 2024 PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade has performed very well on PC and Steam, so Sony is "considering additional platform expansions." Xbox, perhaps?

Whisper it - Microsoft uncovers sneaky new attack targeting top LLMs to gain access to encrypted traffic

Microsoft warns AI chat traffic can leak conversation topics through data patterns, exposing privacy flaws even under full encryption.

Microsoft 365 users targeted by major new phishing operation - here's how to stay safe

Experts warn the barrier for entry into phishing has lowered even further, raising the stakes for cyber-defenders.

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Windows 11's November Patch Tuesday update brings new Start, battery icon improvements, and important Task Manager fix — download now

November's Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 is out with lots of new features and fixes. Download KB5068861 now.

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