piece of software accessing a server service
Microsoft Edge reaches its all-time new high of 13.14% in the desktop browser market
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Xbox Just Had its Best Showcase Ever – and at the Perfect Time - IGN: Amid multiple leaks and rumors, we had a decent idea of what was going to be at this year’s ...
ign.com/articles/xbox-just-had-its-best-showcase-ever-and-at-the-perfect-time
Key FactsXbox Games Showcase and Black Ops 6 Direct June 2024: All Announced
Jun 9, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ign.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ign.com
- The June 2024 Xbox Games Showcase offers insights into the future of Xbox gaming. Microsoft presents updates on Doom: The Dark Ages and State of Decay 3. BioWare showcases Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Bethesda unveils Starfield DLC Shattered Space. New titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and South of Midnight are also introduced.
- Doom: The Dark Ages is presented as a medieval version of the legendary FPS franchise. The game provides first looks at gameplay elements like a chainsaw shield and brutal weapons. State of Decay 3 reveals a new trailer introducing the world of the zombie survival game.
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard presents new information and familiar characters. Starfield DLC Shattered Space expands the sci-fi RPG with new content. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and South of Midnight showcase trailers of their upcoming games.
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Perfect Dark also receive trailers and gameplay presentations. The announcements promise exciting updates for Xbox players and hint at promising developments in the gaming industry.
28 years of ICQ: When the Internet was still fun: After 28 years, the plug is pulled on the age-old messenger ICQ. The death of the long superfluous software is ...
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Key FactsICQ Instant Messaging Service Shutting Down After 27 Years
May 26, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mashable.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mashable.com
- One of the internet's oldest instant messaging services, ICQ, is closing down after 27 years.
- ICQ, named after the phrase 'I Seek You,' was developed by an Israeli company called Mirabilis and launched in November 1996.
- Although ICQ enjoyed a loyal user base outside the U.S., the fate of the service was sealed as the era of instant messaging services came to an end.
- After being sold to VK in 2010, ICQ continued for a few more years but gradually lost relevance, eventually leading to its shutdown.
RIP ICQ: Remembering a classic messaging app that was way ahead of its time: ICQ will cease operations June 26. If you know, you know.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/rip-icq-remembering-a-classic-messaging-app-that-was-way-ahead-of-its-time/
Snapdragon X Elite in the wild is allegedly slower than iPhone 12 — first benchmarks of Samsung Book4 Edge disappoint
tomshardware.com/laptops/snapdragon-x-elite-in-the-wild-is-allegedly-slower-than-iphone-12-first-benchmarks-of-samsung-book4-edge-disappoint
Safari just trounced Microsoft Edge’s AI features: It's arriving a little behind the competition, but Safari is finally getting some AI features.
digitaltrends.com/computing/safari-just-trounced-microsoft-edges-ai-features/
After knife attack: Police shoot down attacker on Mannheim market square: Major operation in Mannheim: several people have been injured with a knife on the ...
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/mannheim-verletzte-bei-vorfall-auf-marktplatz-a-0f038281-4bbe-4d6e-94c9-8557b817a117
Key FactsMannheim knife-attack suspect transferred to correctional facility
Jun 2, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- During the May 31 attack, five Pax Europa participants and one police officer suffered stab wounds.
- Rouven Laur, 29, died from his injuries two days later; another officer fired at the attacker.
- After staying at Mannheim’s Theresienkrankenhaus, the suspect entered a correctional facility on June 29.
- The Federal Prosecutor’s Office alleges murder, attempted murder and dangerous bodily harm; his current questioning status remained unclear.
The rule of law is increasingly turning into a toothless tiger.— Gitta Connemann, head of the CDU's powerful economic wing, told Focus News Magazine.
While not Windows 11 24H2, a trick allows running Windows 10 22H2 on an unsupported CPU
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Microsoft June 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 51 flaws, 18 RCEs: Today is Microsoft's June 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 51 flaws ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-june-2024-patch-tuesday-fixes-51-flaws-18-rces/
LastWeekTonight Jun 13 24
Here’s last Sunday’s story on deep-sea mining, whether or not it’s worth doing, and what John has in common with Henry Kissinger. Show more
Brave says May 2024 was its biggest growth month ever: Brave browser experienced its most significant growth month ever in May 2024, now used by more than 78 ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/brave-says-may-2024-was-its-biggest-growth-month-ever/
Warning: Windows 11's major 2024 update removes these features: Windows users need to be careful with the next major feature update. Microsoft is removing ...
pcworld.com/article/2343282/windows-11-microsoft-is-cancelling-these-functions-attention.html
Check out Phantom Blade Zero's swift and vicious swordplay in new gameplay trailer: www.youtube.com/live/no6dRotq0oM
Nick Lowe on Why He Made a New Rock Album: ‘People Want to Hear Short, Punchy Tunes’
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/nick-lowe-announces-indoor-safari-album-1235033889/
She nailed it!: Lecah Maloney is a world champion nail technician.Maloney, 33, topped a competitive field of beauticians from North and South America ...
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Google Chrome change that weakens ad blockers begins June 3rd: Google is continuing with its plan to phase out Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome starting in early ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-change-that-weakens-ad-blockers-begins-june-3rd/
Your New Computer Has an AI Button. Now What?: Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, is now built into nearly every new Windows laptop coming out this year ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/microsoft-copilot-pcs-explained/
Attached lids to single-use plastic bottles - AGAINST THAT, a party urgently needs to be formed!
The whole today show from Friday: today show from June 7, 2024 - ZDFmediathek
Microsoft backtracks on PC screenshot feature after outcry: Microsoft will modify a tool on its new AI-powered PCs that had sparked privacy concerns.
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'Looking for a man in finance': From Megan Boni's Girl on Couch to David Guetta remix
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Ziff Davis May 17 24
Microsoft PC Manager App 'Fixes' Your PC By Restoring Bing as the Default Search Engine
extremetech.com/computing/microsoft-pc-manager-app-fixes-your-pc-by-restoring-bing-as-the-default
Key FactsMicrosoft PC Manager App Optimizes System with Bing
May 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: uk.pcmag.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: uk.pcmag.com
- Microsoft is attempting to reinstate Bing as the default search engine on user browsers by framing it as a 'repair' through the utility app PC Manager.
- PC Manager aims to enhance a Windows PC's performance by releasing memory and removing unused apps and files.
- The app suggests restoring Bing as the default search engine on the Edge browser without providing an explanation.
- This approach is unlikely to bolster Bing's popularity as Google remains the leading search engine in the market.
Bye Bye, AI: How to block Google's annoying AI overviews and just get search results
tomshardware.com/software/google-chrome/bye-bye-ai-how-to-block-googles-annoying-ai-overviews-and-just-get-search-results
Google fixes eighth actively exploited Chrome zero-day this year: Google has released a new emergency security update to address the eighth zero-day ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-eighth-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-this-year/
Privacy experts sound the alarm over Microsoft’s latest AI tool: Microsoft’s buzziest new AI feature is raising concerns that it could be potentially misused in ...
cnn.com/2024/05/22/tech/microsoft-ai-tool-privacy-recall/
DiscussingFilm Jun 06 24
‘DRIVE’ is being released on 4K UHD in this new steelbook on August 27.
Order here: The True History Of Nigeria : Know Yourself,Find Your Strength #ad
After a major manhunt: shots fired in Hagen - Police arrest suspect: A large police contingent was looking for a man - He is said to have shot first at his ...
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/hagen-polizei-nimmt-tatverdaechtigen-nach-schuessen-fest-a-af96822e-2774-4e2a-823a-daffad5c3609
RIP ICQ: Remembering a classic messaging app that was way ahead of its time: ICQ will cease operations June 26. If you know, you know.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/rip-icq-remembering-a-classic-messaging-app-that-was-way-ahead-of-its-time/
Debate after knife attack in Mannheim: Should Germany deport criminals to Afghanistan?
spiegel.de/politik/mannheim-straftaeter-nach-afghanistan-abschieben-was-hinter-der-debatte-steckt-a-fa9312f7-8a83-485f-aad1-d22c2ff927ee
Paid articlePaywallKey FactsSPD politicians support deportations to Afghanistan
Jun 4, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- Following the murder of a policeman, Hamburg's Senator of the Interior calls for the lifting of the deportation ban for criminals.
- SPD politicians surprise with demands for deportations that were previously considered taboo.
- The resolution calls for deportations to Afghanistan and an agreement with Pakistan for repatriations.
- However, high legal hurdles and security concerns complicate the implementation of deportations.
Windows 11 Recall AI feature will record everything you do on your PC: Microsoft has announced a new AI-powered feature for Windows 11 called 'Recall ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-recall-ai-feature-will-record-everything-you-do-on-your-pc/
New Outlook: Return to classic Outlook to be less simple: Microsoft offers a button to test the new Outlook in the title bar of the app. The way back should be a ...
heise.de/news/Neues-Outlook-Rueckkehr-zu-klassischem-Outlook-soll-weniger-einfach-werden-9733317.html
Mark Zuckerberg is quietly sitting on a shopping empire with 4 times the customers of Amazon, as Facebook Marketplace skyrockets
fortune.com/2024/06/01/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-marketplace-ecommerce-amazon-gen-z/
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She was quick to distance herself from her sister. 👀 Full story: ‘Oh my god’: Olympia Valance’s reaction to sister Holly’s right-wing views | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
Trump’s trial reaches crescendo as tempers fray in the courtroom: Donald Trump’s attorneys are previewing how they will beseech a jury to spare their client the ...
cnn.com/2024/05/21/politics/trump-cohen-costello-drama-analysis/
Key FactsTrump Hush Money Trial: Defense May Rest Today
May 20, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: edition.cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: edition.cnn.com
- Defense attorney Todd Blanche suggests that both prosecutors and defense may rest their cases today.
- Judge Juan Merchan denies the district attorney's office from introducing photos as evidence via a paralegal.
- Judge reviews the testimony of the C-SPAN archivist during the lunch break.
- Key points from Michael Cohen's redirect from prosecutors are discussed.
One Tech Tip: Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't — but there are some workarounds
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Use of German weapons against Russia: the end of cynicism: It is right to allow Ukraine to use German weapons against targets in Russia. However ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/einsatz-deutscher-waffen-gegen-russland-das-ende-des-zynismus-kommentar-a-0eafd1f0-c848-48a5-8d8e-2d4cb614442c
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Propaganda attack on the EU -: The EU before the election: A network of companies and foundations is massively lobbying against Europe's liberal democracies ...
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You can now limit how much memory Microsoft Edge uses: Want to restrict Microsoft Edge from eating all your RAM? There's a new slider you can use to choose ...
pcworld.com/article/2340235/now-you-can-limit-how-much-memory-edge-can-use.html
thedunkcentral May 30 24
“If you put Jaylen Brown on any other team, maybe in the top four, your team is in a position to win a championship and probably be favored just like it is now ... Show more
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Top perfume brands may have the “worst form of child labour” in their supply chain, a BBC Eye investigation reveals.
Watch the full film on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/no6dRotq0oM
Boris Becker and Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro: And probably married at some point: Boris Becker is enjoying his freedom in Cannes and Milan and has become engaged ...
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/boris-becker-und-lilian-de-carvalho-monteiro-haben-sich-verlobt-a-4f72348b-2b90-4cfd-9c0f-02268cb7cda6
Reactions to Sylt video: On the wrong track: Social media is being used to hunt down the young snobs who bawled racist songs on Sylt. This is not helping the ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/sylt-video-und-die-folgen-diese-online-jagd-schadet-der-demokratie-a-9a2599a1-2c81-49c5-823f-a0d9abd29d1d
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How to reverse image search: Use Google Lens to find related photos, more information
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Key FactsNavigating Google's New AI Search Features
May 17, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gizmodo.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gizmodo.com
- Google has introduced AI-generated answer summaries in search results across the United States without an opt-out option.
- These AI responses frequently produce inaccurate or misleading content, sparking user dissatisfaction.
- Workarounds like a Chrome extension and adjusting default search settings allow access to traditional Google Search pages.
- Google considers AI integration a vital move despite potential damage to the reliability of its core search service.
A star golfer has died at the age of 30 in the middle of a tournament with details emerging about the “heartbreaking” tragedy. Full story: Grayson Murray dead at 30: PGA Tour winner leaves golf world rocked | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
Escape From Tarkov Developers Somehow Make A Bad Situation Even Worse: The disastrous PvE confusion gets worse as refunds turn into strings-attached vouchers
kotaku.com/escape-from-tarkov-refund-voucher-1851490315
Microsoft's free PC optimizer makes it easier to free up storage space: Adios, CCleaner? Microsoft has added helpful new features to its free PC Manager.
pcworld.com/article/2331447/microsofts-free-pc-optimizer-makes-it-easier-to-free-up-storage-space.html
thedunkcentral May 24 24
Rich Paul says he has zero interest in his client, Bronny James, signing a two-way contract
“Teams know that. I'm not doing that.
(Via @ChrisBHaynes )
Norway will recognize Palestine as a state: Norway is making good on its announcement and wants to officially recognize a Palestinian state. Apparently ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-und-palaestina-norwegen-wird-palaestina-als-staat-anerkennen-a-146c6e9e-96e3-4b4b-abf6-dd009539e216
There are tough times ahead for the combustion engine lobby - But thanks to politics and the weakening electric cars, things are getting better again!
The ... Show more
today show from May 24, 2024 - ZDFmediathek
today show from May 24, 2024 - ZDFmediathek
Salman Rushdie says free Palestinian state would be 'Taliban-like': Salman Rushdie has said that a free Palestinian state would be “Taliban-like” and a “client” ...
middleeasteye.net/news/salman-rushdie-palestine-state-taliban
Google patches third exploited Chrome zero-day in a week: Google has released a new emergency Chrome security update to address the third zero-day vulnerability ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-patches-third-exploited-chrome-zero-day-in-a-week/
Firefox 126 is here: More security, less tracking, and faster Facebook: Firefox version 126.0 focuses on the elimination of a number of security vulnerabilities ...
pcworld.com/article/2337506/firefox-126-is-here-more-security-less-tracking-and-faster-facebook.html
EW May 17 24
Watch #Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan reenact a beloved Joan Cusack scene from 'Addams Family Values.' www.youtube.com/live/no6dRotq0oM
Key FactsNicola Coughlan Impresses in Addams Family Values Scene
May 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
- Nicola Coughlan admires Joan Cusack's portrayal of Debbie in Addams Family Values.
- Coughlan reenacted an iconic Cusack scene in the Auditions YouTube series.
- Joan Cusack played the villain Debbie Jellinsky in the Addams Family sequel.
- Coughlan hopes for a revival of campy films like Addams Family Values.
How Marketers Can Adapt to LLM-Powered Search: Large language models (LLMs) provide a search experience that’s dramatically different from the web-browser ...
hbr.org/2024/05/how-marketers-can-adapt-to-llm-powered-search
As India gears up for the latest phase of its elections, see two friends go head-to-head as they support opposing political sides ... Show more
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www.youtube.com/live/no6dRotq0oM
Allies turn away: How Maximilian Krah plunges the AfD into crisis: The AfD is no longer part of the extreme right-wing ID faction in the European Parliament; its ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-wie-maximilian-krah-seine-partei-in-die-krise-stuerzt-a-03a83539-9edf-42fc-b508-ec82253765cd
Paid articlePaywallKey FactsID group expels all nine AfD MEPs
May 23, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- The ID group ended the membership of all nine AfD Members of the European Parliament with immediate effect.
- Several faction representatives told the German Press Agency that Marco Zanni’s motion received the required support.
- The expulsion was largely symbolic because Parliament will reconvene only after the European election in two weeks.
- Christine Anderson proposed, with six other AfD MEPs, expelling only Krah; Joachim Kuhs was the sole non-supporter.
I will never say that everyone who wore an SS uniform was automatically a criminal.— Maximilian Krah, AfD European Parliament candidate; in interviews with La Repubblica and the Financial Times about the SS issue
The most stylish athletes of the 21st century: Most Stylish Athletes Of The 21st Century - GQ Australia
LastWeekTonight May 23 24
Here’s last Sunday’s story on corn, how it’s impacting farmers and the environment, and what Ethanol has in common with Jack Antonoff. Trust us ... Show more
CISA warns of hackers exploiting Chrome, EoL D-Link bugs: The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added three security vulnerabilities ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-hackers-exploiting-chrome-eol-d-link-bugs/
thedunkcentral May 22 24
Evan Turner thinks Kyrie Irving is a top 50 player ever
Andre Iguodala: “There’s nothing you can take away from this guy and his basketball talent ... Show more
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DiscussingFilm May 21 24
‘ANCHORMAN’ is releasing on 4K UHD for the first time to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary.
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thedunkcentral May 21 24
Penny Hardaway calls his decision to have microfracture surgery on his knee "the worst decision I've ever made." Today ... Show more
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www.youtube.com/live/no6dRotq0oM
Total Recall: the only Copilot+ AI feature that matters is a huge privacy risk: The Recall tool takes screen shots of your activity every few seconds and keeps ...
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/total-recall-the-only-copilot-ai-feature-that-matters-is-a-huge-privacy-risk
iPhone: Three new Apple features “will impact the lives of many users”: Apple wants to ensure greater accessibility and easier use of the iPhone ...
focus.de/wissen/technik/eye-tracking-auf-dem-iphone-drei-neue-apple-funktionen-werden-das-leben-vieler-nutzer-beeinflussen_id_259955638.html
iPhone: Three new Apple features “will impact the lives of many users”: Apple wants to ensure greater accessibility and easier use of the iPhone ...
focus.de/wissen/technik/eye-tracking-auf-dem-iphone-drei-neue-apple-funktionen-werden-das-leben-vieler-nutzer-beeinflussen_id_259955638.html
Update now! Chome plugs its fifth emergency zero-day exploit of 2024: The latest high-priority update from Google fixes Chrome's fifth zero-day discovered ...
pcworld.com/article/2329804/chrome-zero-day-exploits-are-now-coming-once-a-month.html
Microsoft's free PC optimizer makes it easy to free up storage space: Adios, CCleaner? Microsoft has added helpful new features to its free PC Manager ...
pcworld.com/article/2331447/microsoft-free-pc-manager-makes-it-easy-to-free-up-storage-space.html
The New York Times en Español | WhatsApp-Kanal: WhatsApp-Kanal The New York Times en Español. Periodismo independiente para ayudarte a entender el mundo ...
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Five years of presidency for von der Leyen: What remains after her first term as EU leader?
The whole today show from Friday: today show from May 17, 2024 - ZDFmediathek
Meet Mona Patel, the latest client on image architect and acclaimed celebrity stylist Law Roach's roster. Tap to see: How “mystery guest” Mona Patel became one of Met Gala 2024's best-dressed | Vogue India #MetGala
Citrix warns admins to manually mitigate PuTTY SSH client bug: Citrix notified customers this week to manually mitigate a PuTTY SSH client vulnerability that ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/citrix-warns-admins-to-manually-mitigate-putty-ssh-client-bug/
LastWeekTonight May 16 24
Here’s last Sunday’s story on opioid settlements, how state and local governments are spending them, and one criminally sexy camel. Show more
Jane Seymour is booked and busy defying ageism in Hollywood at 73: Ask Jane Seymour about her longevity as an actress and she can point to several things ...
cnn.com/2024/05/12/entertainment/jane-seymour-harry-wild/
Law Roach Names “Big Five” Designers Who Refused to Dress Zendaya: “If You Say No, It’ll Be a No Forever”
hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/law-roach-five-designers-refused-dress-zendaya-1235896447/
Key FactsMicrosoft To Launch Own Mobile Gaming Store Soon
May 10, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcmag.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcmag.com
- Microsoft is set to launch its own cross-platform online mobile game shop this July, initially accessible only via a web browser.
- The new competitor will start in July and initially offer Microsoft-owned games like Candy Crush, Farm Heroes, Minecraft's mobile version, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Diablo Immortal.
- Microsoft's mobile gaming store will later include third-party games after the initial launch.
- Microsoft's move towards mobile gaming could be a strategy to address a stagnant gaming market no longer experiencing the economic growth of early pandemic years.
What is the "German Leitkultur"? Lutz van der Horst was at the CDU party conference.
The whole heute-show in the media library: today show from May 10, 2024 - ZDFmediathek
thedunkcentral May 10 24
Trevor Ariza bought Malik Monk a $35k AP watch while they were teammates in LA 😳
(🎥 @playmaker / www.youtube.com/live/no6dRotq0oM
