Microsoft has officially deprecated the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) in future versions of Windows Server, recommending admins switch to different protocols that offer increased security....
Politics Read on Bleeping ComputerThe Samsung T9 model is probably the best SSD available on the market today.
Business Possible ad Read on GizmodoOver 130 Dutch municipalities do not have a local fireworks ban or fireworks-free zones during New Year's Eve.
Environment Read on NL TimesMeta has a suggestion for folks like me who forgot to go outside and look at the Northern Lights on Thursday night: just use AI to fake it! But Threads users who replied to Meta’s idea, posted along with three AI-generated images of the Aurora Borealis Meta last night, seem to disagree. Here’s Meta’s post: The images show the Northern Lights hovering over the Golden Gate Bridge, over a city skyline, and over a ferris wheel. It’s clearly meant to latch onto a trending moment of people posting their own pictures of the Northern Lights from the amazing and rare display of the lights, which plunged deep into the United States on Thursday night. Once you get past the first few comments from people sharing their own AI-generated Northern...
Entertainment Read on The Verge TechFinding something to watch or play can sometimes feel like work — there’s just so much out there vying for your free time. That’s true whether you’re heading to a theater, browsing the many streaming platforms, or looking for a new video game. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with choice. So, as we’ve done in years past, we’re collecting all of our favorite releases from 2024 in one place. The goal is to make your decision-making a little easier. That could mean highlighting anything from an anticipated movie that actually lives up to the hype to a surprise indie game that takes the world by storm. And we’ll be updating this page all year long as we continue to check out the latest in film, television, and gaming — so stay tuned.
Entertainment Read on The VergeJapan’s startup sector, despite being one of the biggest in the world, has lagged behind other regions like the U.S., China, and the U.K., in terms of the number of unicorns and the scale of venture capital investment. For years, an aging population, overall economic deflation, and salarymen’s inclination to work at traditional, big corporations […]
Business Read on TechCrunchAtlus’ game tackles tough subjects with refreshing nuance, catapulting it beyond simply being ‘Persona with swords.’
Entertainment Read on The VergeThis MacBook Air costs half as much as a MacBook Pro.
Business Possible ad Read on GizmodoThe meteorological institute KNMI issued a Code Yellow weather warning for Saturday. Heavy gusts of wind are expected in coastal areas in the evening.
Environment Read on NL TimesA LEGO set for kids and adults.
Entertainment Read on GizmodoThere have been plenty of rumors swirling regarding a new iPad Mini for more than a year now, but most indicators point toward a processor bump and little else. We haven’t heard much about a new entry-level iPad, though, which makes it a great time to pick up either the ninth- or 10th-gen model — both of which are still on sale for their best price to date in the wake of Amazon’s October Prime Day sale. Right now, you can grab Apple’s last-gen iPad at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage starting at $199 ($130 off). The 10th-gen model, meanwhile, is available from the same three retailers — Amazon, Best Buy, and Target — in the same configuration starting at $299 ($50 off). You can also pick up either with 256GB of...
Business Possible ad Read on The Verge TechOpenAI has disrupted over 20 malicious cyber operations abusing its AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, for debugging and developing malware, spreading misinformation, evading detection, and conducting spear-phishing attacks....
Crime and Courts Read on Bleeping ComputerDreamworks already has franchise eyes for its newest animated hit starring Lupita Nyong'o, Kit O'Connor, and Pedro Pascal.
Entertainment Read on GizmodoWe’ve spent years riding and testing extra-large ebikes, perfect for hauling both your little ones and groceries around town.
Politics Read on WIRED Top StoriesA curated selection of the best new horror games, movies, and TV shows to check out.
Entertainment Read on The VergeThe European Union has a longstanding reputation for strong privacy laws. But a legislative plan to combat child abuse — which the bloc formally presented back in May 2022 — is threatening to downgrade the privacy and security of hundreds of millions of regional messaging app users. The European Commission, the EU legislative body that […]
Politics Read on TechCrunchThe new fast train between Lelystad, Amsterdam Zuid, and Brussels South will cut 45 minutes off the Amsterdam-Brussels journey.
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