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Amazon wants to turbocharge Alexa so it can compete with ChatGPT

With generative AI being all the rage these days, it’s no surprise that Amazon is finally entering the mix. According to a report from CNBC, Amazon has plans to completely overhaul Alexa, the company’s popular voice assistant. The report notes that the upcoming version of Alexa will be more conversational as to more ably compete with…

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Infinidat adds smaller footprint G4 arrays with claimed 2x performance

Infinidat has added two HDD and flash storage array products – dubbed Infinibox G4 – that claim a 2x performance increase on predecessors by virtue of a switch from Intel to AMD central processing units (CPUs) in their triple-active controllers. The launch sees the emergence of the Infinibox SSA G4 F1400T series, which brings a…

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Echo Show 8 is perfect for people who don’t want to deal with smart home hassles

Amazon’s Echo Show 8 is one of the most popular Alexa devices among our readers. But it’s not just smart home fans who end up buying this nifty smart display. One of the best things about Amazon’s Echo Show lineup is how simple yet versatile these devices are. The Echo Show 8 can fit in…

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The Security Interviews: What is the real cyber threat from China?

On 6 January 2020, when Ciaran Martin announced he was stepping down from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) later in the year, he had no way of knowing the UK was on the brink of the biggest public health crisis in a century, and that the NCSC’s energies were shortly to be diverted to…

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Forget Intel and AMD – Nvidia’s next big competitor might be a company you’ve never heard of

In recent years, Nvidia has found a huge amount of success with its pivot to AI, as large language models and GPU-accelerated “premium AI PC” experiences appear to be the hot new thing in 2024. However, newer, smaller companies are vying for its market share, and they are not the ones you may be expecting.…

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Here’s why I’m ditching my iPad mini for the Kindle Paperwhite

I know, I know. This is a really weird idea, especially considering that the Kindle Paperwhite is not a full-fledged tablet like the 6th-generation iPad mini. But hear me out! This is what’s best for me, and I think it might also be the best move for others who have my needs as well.I’ve owned…

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Google’s Nest Wifi Pro is the blazing-fast mesh upgrade you’ve been waiting for

Google’s Nest Wifi Pro mesh wireless routers are popular for so many reasons. They’re ultra-fast thanks to cutting-edge antenna tech and Wi-Fi 6E support, and they’re so easy to set up and use. The only possible complaint you can have about them is the price. But today, there are deals that will save you 20%…

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Capsule Review: Sunon Maglev 120mm Fan

Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Taiwan, Sunon (aka Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Co., Ltd.), stands out as a prominent global producer of fans, blowers, and thermal management systems. The company has made a name for itself in the fan industry with a comprehensive product line that includes DC brushless fans, micro blowers, CPU coolers,…

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IT Sustainability Think Tank: How CIOs can navigate the green IT landscape

Data collection How data is collected will depend on what hosting options are employed. Typically, enterprises have applications hosted in both on-premise datacentres and in hyperscale cloud facilities – and these environments have very different reporting demands.  In simple terms, reporting electricity consumption from datacentres requires only a sub-meter to distinguish server room consumption from…

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AWS CEO Adam Selipsky to step down in June 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Adam Selipsky is stepping down after three years leading the company, and will be replaced as the public cloud giant’s leader from 3 June 2024 by long-time Amazon staffer Matt Garman. The upcoming change to the company’s executive leadership team was confirmed in a staff email, authored by Amazon.com and…

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