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Intel: New Core Ultra 270K Plus & 250K Plus demolish AMD Ryzen CPUs on Windows 11 25H2 Intel has come out guns blazing as it claims its latest Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus processors easily outdo AMD's equivalent parts.

Intel has come out guns blazing as it claims its latest Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus processors easily outdo AMD's equivalent parts. #Intel #CoreUltra

Samsung Galaxy Book6 series released to the world Samsung has just released the Galaxy Book6 series that it unveiled in January. These laptops are definitely not for the entry-level or mid-tier markets with their premium price tags.

Samsung has just released the Galaxy Book6 series that it unveiled in January. These laptops are definitely not for the entry-level or mid-tier markets with their premium price tags. #Samsung #GalaxyBook6Series

Meta launches new scam protection tools for WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook Meta has launched new scam protection features for its social media apps, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger.

Meta has launched new scam protection features for its social media apps, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger. #Meta #AntiScam

Google finally using a five-year old performance boost feature to make phones faster New Android phones and other such devices are going to get a significant performance boost soon. Google has explained how that's happening.

New Android phones and other such devices are going to get a significant performance boost soon. Google has explained how that's happening. #Google #Android #Performance

Samsung Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 series now globally available The Samsung Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 series are now shipping globally. Read on to learn more about the pricing, availability, and colors of these new devices.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 series are now shipping globally. Read on to learn more about the pricing, availability, and colors of these new devices. #Samsung #GalaxyS26Series

Sennheiser HD 599 open-back audiophile headphones are now 43% off on Amazon If you're looking for studio-level quality, without paying the full price for studio equipment, get the Sennheiser HD 599 open-back headphones for just $135.99 on Amazon.

If you're looking for studio-level quality, without paying the full price for studio equipment, get the Sennheiser HD 599 open-back headphones for just $135.99 on Amazon. #Sennheiser

Google Pixel Watch 4 falls to lowest prices, snag it now Google has lowered the cost of the 41mm and 45mm Pixel Watch 4 Wi-Fi smartwatches to their lowest points. Grab them now before these deals end.

Google has lowered the cost of the 41mm and 45mm Pixel Watch 4 Wi-Fi smartwatches to their lowest points. Grab them now before these deals end. #Google #PixelWatch4

Microsoft Teams will soon stop spamming your inbox with these emails Good news for Teams users who want to declutter their messy professional inboxes. Microsoft is disabling automatic meeting recordings expiration emails.

Good news for Teams users who want to declutter their messy professional inboxes. Microsoft is disabling automatic meeting recordings expiration emails. #Microsoft #Teams

PDF Agile Premium (lifetime subscription) now 66% off Create, edit, convert, compress and secure your PDF documents in this fast, easy-to-use solution.

Create, edit, convert, compress and secure your PDF documents in this fast, easy-to-use solution. #PDFAgilePremium #PDF #Deals

Office apps are getting a new, easy way to share documents If you need to share a document with someone else without revealing all of its details, comments, or version history, Microsoft has a new tool for you.

If you need to share a document with someone else without revealing all of its details, comments, or version history, Microsoft has a new tool for you. #Microsoft #Office #SharePoint

Google releases Gemini Embedding 2 AI model with multimodal support Google has released the new Gemini Embedding 2 model in public preview. Here's what it offers over its predecessor.

Google has released the new Gemini Embedding 2 model in public preview. Here's what it offers over its predecessor. #Gemini #Embedding

Minecraft Live showcase announced for next week as Mojang teases "Secret Stuff" The first Minecraft Live presentation of 2026 is kicking off next week with information on the upcoming Tiny Takeover content update and other reveals.

The first Minecraft Live presentation of 2026 is kicking off next week with information on the upcoming Tiny Takeover content update and other reveals. #Mojang #MinecraftLive

Windows 10 KB5078885 Patch Tuesday update brings graphics stability improvements and more This month's Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 10 is now out under KB5078885, bringing security updates, graphics stability improvements, and more.

This month's Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 10 is now out under KB5078885, bringing security updates, graphics stability improvements, and more. #Windows10 #Microsoft

Meta acquires Moltbook, the social media platform for AI agents Moltbook, an OpenClaw-based project that went viral earlier this year, has been acquired by Meta in an effort to create "new ways for AI agents to work for people and businesses."

Moltbook, an OpenClaw-based project that went viral earlier this year, has been acquired by Meta in an effort to create "new ways for AI agents to work for people and businesses." #Moltbook #AIAgents

Windows 11 KB5079473 Patch Tuesday improves File Explorer and more Windows 11's March 2026 Patch Tuesday update is here under KB5079473 with File Explorer improvements and more.

Windows 11's March 2026 Patch Tuesday update is here under KB5079473 with File Explorer improvements and more. #Windows11 #Microsoft

Firefox 148.0.2 fixes YouTube bugs, poor video quality on NVIDIA GPUs, and more A new version of Firefox is here with some quality-of-life improvements that fix issues with YouTube, poor video quality on PCs with NVIDIA cards, and more.

A new version of Firefox is here with some quality-of-life improvements that fix issues with YouTube, poor video quality on PCs with NVIDIA cards, and more. #Firefox #Mozilla

Epic is hiking Fortnite in-game currency prices to "help pay the bills" Fortnite players will soon be paying more for fewer V-Bucks, as Epic Games has just announced price hikes across the board.

Fortnite players will soon be paying more for fewer V-Bucks, as Epic Games has just announced price hikes across the board. #EpicGames #VBucks #Fortnite

[Ends March 10] Inside Cyber eBook (worth $28) is still free to download Discover how to navigate the intersection of tech, cybersecurity, and commerce.

Discover how to navigate the intersection of tech, cybersecurity, and commerce. #eBook #Free #Wiley

Nvidia 595.79 driver brings support for Crimson Desert and Death Stranding 2 In addition to support for two new games, Nvidia's latest GeForce driver includes the overclocking issue fix from the last release.

In addition to support for two new games, Nvidia's latest GeForce driver includes the overclocking issue fix from the last release. #NvidiaDriver #DLSS4

EU forced to add open document option after criticism over Microsoft Excel template LibreOffice's developer slammed the EU for using an Excel template for CRA feedback. It didn't take long for the situation to shift.

LibreOffice's developer slammed the EU for using an Excel template for CRA feedback. It didn't take long for the situation to shift. #LibreOffice #MicrosoftOffice

Google counters Microsoft with new Gemini AI features in Workspace Following Microsoft's "Wave 3" announcement, Google has introduced a suite of Gemini features for Workspace apps including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.

Following Microsoft's "Wave 3" announcement, Google has introduced a suite of Gemini features for Workspace apps including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. #Gemini #Google #Workspace

Resident Evil Requiem is getting more story content, Capcom confirms Following a record-breaking launch for Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom has now revealed that it has big plans for the horror game going forward.

Following a record-breaking launch for Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom has now revealed that it has big plans for the horror game going forward. #RE9 #Expansion #Capcom

Sony ULT FIELD 5 falls to lowest price on Amazon UK for Spring Deal If you are looking for a serious portable speaker, check out the Sony ULT FIELD 5 which is now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon UK as part of a Spring Deal.

If you are looking for a serious portable speaker, check out the Sony ULT FIELD 5 which is now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon UK as part of a Spring Deal. #AmazonUK #SpringDeal

Spring deals includes the GEEKOM A5 Mini PC now at 10% off in U.S., U.K., and Australia The 2025 Edition "A Series" A5 Mini PC has dropped to below $400 slashing its MSRP in difficult times surrounding AI datacenter price hikes on memory.

The 2025 Edition "A Series" A5 Mini PC has dropped to below $400 slashing its MSRP in difficult times surrounding AI datacenter price hikes on memory. #GEEKOM #GEEKOMA5 #A52025

Microsoft switches to weekly releases of Visual Studio Code, here is version 1.111 Microsoft has just released Visual Studio Code 1.111. This the first weekly release of VS Code. Microsoft decided to change the schedule so you get features faster.

Microsoft has just released Visual Studio Code 1.111. This the first weekly release of VS Code. Microsoft decided to change the schedule so you get features faster. #VisualStudioCode #VSCode

Microsoft is enabling some Windows updates by default for several PCs Microsoft is flipping a big Windows update switch in May 2026. Some PCs will start getting security fixes instantly, and many restarts may soon be history.

Microsoft is flipping a big Windows update switch in May 2026. Some PCs will start getting security fixes instantly, and many restarts may soon be history. #WindowsUpdate #Microsoft

Outlook for Windows is getting a new feature that will make it more resilient to net outages The new Outlook for Windows is getting a new feature soon that will make it more resistant to internet outages, allowing you to continue working without net.

The new Outlook for Windows is getting a new feature soon that will make it more resistant to internet outages, allowing you to continue working without net. #Microsoft #Outlook

AMD releases new Windows 11/10 chipset driver for Ryzen 9000, 7000, 5000, 3000, and more AMD has released a new Windows 11/10 chipset drivers for several Ryzen processors incuding Ryzen 9000, 7000, 5000, 3000, and more.

AMD has released a new Windows 11/10 chipset drivers for several Ryzen processors incuding Ryzen 9000, 7000, 5000, 3000, and more. #AMD #Windows11 #Driver #Ryzen

You can now use Shazam to identify songs inside ChatGPT If you hear a song that you don't recognise while using ChatGPT, you can now use Shazam inside the AI assistant app to instantly identify it.

If you hear a song that you don't recognise while using ChatGPT, you can now use Shazam inside the AI assistant app to instantly identify it. #Shazam #ChatGPT

Google adding a WebGPU kill switch for Chrome on Android 16 Google will let you make Chrome on Android 16 more secure by introducing a toggle for disabling WebGPU. But doing this will come with some trade offs.

Google will let you make Chrome on Android 16 more secure by introducing a toggle for disabling WebGPU. But doing this will come with some trade offs. #Android16 #Google #Chrome