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IBM FlashSystem 5300 Entry All-Flash Array Launched

IBM has unveiled the FlashSystem 5300, setting a new standard for entry-level all-flash storage systems by providing impressive performance, high availability, and advanced data services within a single rack unit. This innovative system is tailored for businesses of all sizes facing the dual challenge of space-constrained data centers and intensive workloads. (more…)
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TikTok Ban Looms as President Biden Signs Law With 270-Day Sale Deadline

For TikTok, the clock has started running in its existential fight to avoid a US ban. Legislation requiring the social media app’s Chinese owners to divest sailed through Congress, capped by Senate passage late Tuesday as part of a larger foreign-aid package. President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday, beginning a 270-day countdown for a sale or a US prohibition ...
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric authentication.
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Windows 11 Start Menu Ads Rolling Out for All Users: How to Turn Them Off

Windows 11 Start menu is getting an update that might leave some users feeling annoyed. Microsoft is rolling out Start menu ads with the new Windows 11 update which is expected to reach all users this week. These ads are shown as part of the recommended section and the tech giant is pitching them as a discoverability feature to learn about “great” Microsoft Store ...
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Snapdragon X Plus With Oryon CPU, 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU for On-Device AI Launched

Snapdragon X Plus launch was announced by Qualcomm as its latest Arm-based laptop chip with support for on-device AI. The processor is equipped with a 10-core Oryon CPU and a 45 TOPS NPU, along with support for 64GB of RAM. The Snapdragon X Plus chip also supports 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and up to 64-megapixel cameras, according to the chipmaker.
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JioCinema Premium Plans With Ad-Free 4K Video Streaming Starting at Rs. 29 Announced

JioCinema Premium plans are now available in the form of cheap monthly subscriptions that are lower than its closest competitors Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video. The streaming service will let users stream movies and TV series — including content from HBO, Paramount, Peacock, and Warner Bros. — without advertisements, at up to 4K resolution, alo...
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How to Get Started with TrueNAS Scale

TrueNAS has gained traction in the self-host and homelab communities for several reasons. One primary reason is that it's free and Open-Source. Another huge reason is that, from the start, it is pretty easy to set up and has an inviting-looking interface. For people just getting into the hobby or wanting something to work on, CLI interfaces can be daunting, and selecting the correct parameters can be confusing. So, to help you get started, we decided to make a quick setup guide to demonstrate how to set up SMB and iSCSI shares with ACLs. (more…)
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