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Google Expands Home Panel Feature to Chromecast with Google TV
<ul><li>Google is widely rolling out the Home Panel to the Chromecast with Google TV and other Google TV devices.</li><li>The feature was previously available to those signed up for the Google Home p… [+2327 chars]
Apple Replaces rsync with openrsync in macOS: What Users Need to Know
Forced by licensing issues, Apple replaced the rsync command-line tool in macOS with an alternative: openrsync. Here's what you should know about the change. The rsync command-line tool has been ar… [+2618 chars]
Nothing Introduces the CMF Phone 2 Pro: A Budget Smartphone That Delivers Exceptional Value
Why you can trust Android Central Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.Nothing delivered a… [+13835 chars]
Boox Launches New Go 7 Series eReaders: A Comprehensive Overview
What you need to know <ul><li>The Go 7 series features 7-inch screens, with the Go Color 7 (Gen II) equipped with a Kaleido 3 display for vibrant colors, while the Go 7 has a monochrome display.</li… [+2731 chars]
MediaTek Expands Dimensity Line with New 9400e SoC
You may have heard of MediaTek's Dimensity 9400, a flagship SoC launched last year, and the Dimensity 9400+, a higher-bin version of the 9400 that was announced a few weeks ago. You probably haven't … [+876 chars]
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Rumored to Launch This Summer Alongside New Foldable Phones
What you need to know <ul><li>Samsung's next rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could debut along with its foldable lineup, according to a new leak.</li><li>A Greek news website claims that the Galaxy Z Fl… [+2655 chars]
Understanding Reactance: A Deep Dive into Inductive and Capacitive Properties
If you’ve dealt with reactance, you surely know the two equations for computing inductive and capacitive reactance. But unless you’ve really dug into it, you may only know the formula the way a schoo… [+1418 chars]
Introducing the Adorable Nkojita FuFu: The Perfect Companion for Hot Drinks
I’m going to go full design-nerd right now because of how amazing the Nékojita FuFu is. For years, designers have somehow internalized the idea that form only follows function, forgetting that form f… [+3336 chars]
Samsung and Google Unite: A Streamlined Approach to File Sharing
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some ra… [+760 chars]
Apple's Foldable iPhone: A Long-Awaited Innovation Set to Reshape the Smartphone Market
Rumors about foldable iPhones have circulated for many years, but recent reports have suggested that Apple is finally getting closer to announcing its new product. Apple is reportedly working on two … [+3496 chars]
Former Disney Employee Sentenced for Cyber Attack on Company
Former Disney employee Michael Scheuer was sentenced to 36 months in prison and fined almost $688,000 for screwing up a software application the entertainment giant used to cook up its restaurant men… [+4442 chars]
Introducing the PROOF Vanguard: The EDC Pen that Redefines Functionality and Style
It’s safe to say I’m a bit of an EDC nut. I love devices designed to pack function in a tiny form, designed to be carried everywhere. I love it when EDC also tries to reinvent a category by making a … [+3181 chars]
Samsung Set to Launch Galaxy Watch8 Series, Including Classic Model with Rotating Bezel
Last year Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch7 alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra, but there was no Classic model with a rotating bezel. There are apparently still quite a lot of fans of the rotating bez… [+802 chars]
Comprehensive Review of ExpressVPN: A Reliable Choice for Fast Secure Browsing
ExpressVPN is a fast and reliable VPN service with a clean interface, but while convenient and feature-rich, it's also a bit pricey. One of the major names in virtual private network (VPN) services… [+10764 chars]
Exploring the Transformative Power of the Model Context Protocol
Introduction If you’ve been following the AI development space lately, you’ve probably heard whispers about Model Context Protocol (MCP). When it first appeared in November 2024, it didn’t make many … [+11855 chars]
Embracing AI: Balancing Automation with Human Achievement
As I’ve been experimenting with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable.dev, Fireflies.ai, and other emerging AI agents, I was reminded of a TED Talk I watched in 2012 by behavioral economist Dan Arie… [+6033 chars]
CapCut: Your Go-To Video Editing App for Professional Quality Creations
CapCut is a versatile video editing app that offers a range of features such as multi-layer editing, keyframe animations, special effects, and more, to create professional-quality videos. With CapCut… [+1795 chars]
PostgreSQL 18 January CommitFest Introduces Significant Enhancements
We continue to follow the news about PostgreSQL 18. The January CommitFest brings in some notable improvements to monitoring, as well as other new features. You can find previous reviews of PostgreS… [+20860 chars]
Harnessing the Power of JOINs for Threat Hunting in Elastic
Elastics piped query language, ES|QL, brings joins to the party Threat hunters rejoice! Have you been looking for a way to join data with the speed and power of Elastic? Well, we heard you! Elastic … [+11743 chars]
The Future of AI Developer Tools: Theia IDE Embraces Transparency
You won’t believe this—the entire system prompt of the AI-powered Theia IDE just got exposed. But here’s the twist: we did it on purpose – and from the start. While other proprietary AI coding tool… [+4540 chars]
Bitcoin Mining Industry Embraces Sustainable Energy Amid Rising Costs and Challenges
Sustainable energy accounts for more than half of Bitcoin (BTC) mining consumption as of the first quarter, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finances Digital Mining Industry Report. … [+4496 chars]
Caleb Denison's New Venture Faces Legal Challenge After Departure from Digital Trends
For nearly a decade and a half Caleb Denison was the faceand, frankly, the voiceof Digital Trends A/V coverage. If youve watched a TV review on the sites 1.3-million-subscriber YouTube channel, youve… [+4242 chars]
Enhancements in Ruby on Rails Logging for Database Performance Analysis
Back in 2022, we covered how to log database query generation information from a web app using pg_stat_statements for Postgres. https://andyatkinson.com/blog/2022/10/07/pgsqlphriday-2-truths-lie Th… [+4299 chars]
Accelerate Your Transition to Elastic Security with AI-Powered Automatic Migration
Adopt Elastic Security faster without manually rebuilding SIEM content using Automatic Migration, powered by Search AI Migrating detection rules, dashboards, and other artifacts is one of the most c… [+9910 chars]
Lockheed Martin Seeks AI Specialist to Enhance Radar Systems Engineering
Description:The Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) team is seeking a high energy individual with a strong working knowledge in radar systems engineering, signal processing, data sc… [+7283 chars]
Exploring the Transformative Potential of Model Context Protocol (MCP) in AI Development
Introduction If you’ve been following the AI development space lately, you’ve probably heard whispers about Model Context Protocol (MCP). When it first appeared in November 2024, it didn’t make many … [+11855 chars]
Enhancements in Ruby on Rails Logging: Improving Database Query Performance
Back in 2022, we covered how to log database query generation information from a web app using pg_stat_statements for Postgres. https://andyatkinson.com/blog/2022/10/07/pgsqlphriday-2-truths-lie Th… [+4299 chars]
Lockheed Martin Seeks Talented Individuals for AI Center
Description:The Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) team is seeking a high energy individual with a strong working knowledge in radar systems engineering, signal processing, data sc… [+7283 chars]
Sustainable Energy Revolutionizes Bitcoin Mining Amidst Rising Costs
Sustainable energy accounts for more than half of Bitcoin (BTC) mining consumption as of the first quarter, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finances Digital Mining Industry Report. … [+4496 chars]
CapCut: A Comprehensive Video Editing Experience
CapCut is a versatile video editing app that offers a range of features such as multi-layer editing, keyframe animations, special effects, and more, to create professional-quality videos. With CapCut… [+1795 chars]
PostgreSQL 18: Notable Enhancements in January CommitFest
We continue to follow the news about PostgreSQL 18. The January CommitFest brings in some notable improvements to monitoring, as well as other new features. You can find previous reviews of PostgreS… [+20860 chars]
Elastic Introduces JOINs in ES|QL for Enhanced Threat Hunting
Elastics piped query language, ES|QL, brings joins to the party Threat hunters rejoice! Have you been looking for a way to join data with the speed and power of Elastic? Well, we heard you! Elastic … [+11743 chars]
The Balancing Act of AI: Embracing Technology While Preserving Human Creativity
As I’ve been experimenting with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable.dev, Fireflies.ai, and other emerging AI agents, I was reminded of a TED Talk I watched in 2012 by behavioral economist Dan Arie… [+6033 chars]
Theia IDE Reveals Its AI Prompts: A Transparent Approach to Development Tools
You won’t believe this—the entire system prompt of the AI-powered Theia IDE just got exposed. But here’s the twist: we did it on purpose – and from the start. While other proprietary AI coding tool… [+4540 chars]
Caleb Denison's Departure from Digital Trends Sparks Copyright Controversy
For nearly a decade and a half Caleb Denison was the faceand, frankly, the voiceof Digital Trends A/V coverage. If youve watched a TV review on the sites 1.3-million-subscriber YouTube channel, youve… [+4242 chars]
Harness AI for a Seamless Transition to Elastic Security
Adopt Elastic Security faster without manually rebuilding SIEM content using Automatic Migration, powered by Search AI Migrating detection rules, dashboards, and other artifacts is one of the most c… [+9910 chars]
Unlock Unmatched Online Privacy with ExpressVPN's Flash Sale
Protecting your online privacy has never been more important. However, many people either don’t know how to do that, or if they know, they simply can’t afford privacy. Well, that changes today with t… [+2587 chars]
Anker's 5-in-1 USB-C Hub: The Must-Have Accessory for Your Laptop
Anker has become the go-to standard when it comes to essential tech accessories, from reliable chargers to a range of computer peripherals. The company stands for excellence and affordability, toppin… [+1884 chars]
Tinycorder: A Modern Take on the Star Trek Tricorder
The Star Trek tricorder was a good example of a McGuffin. It did anything needed to support the plot or, in some cases, couldn’t do things also in support of the plot. We know [SirGalaxy] was thinkin… [+960 chars]