IT spending will remain high despite global economic concerns
Global IT spending is projected to reach $ 4.6 trillion in 2023, an increase of 5.1% over 2022, according to the latest Gartner forecast. The analyst firm expects enterprises to “push digital business initiatives forward,” even though economists around the world anticipate a potential recession on the horizon. IMF economists, to take just one example, […]
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The new generation of computing equipment should be much safer
AMD, Google, Microsoft and NVIDIA have worked with the Linux Foundation and the Open Compute Project (OCP) Foundation to introduce Caliptra, a reusable silicon-level IP block that can be “a scalable, standards-based solution for the benefit of the entire industry.” Caliptra is the group’s new open specification for Silicon Root-of-Trust (ROT) to be used with […]
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Gen Z really doesn’t care about cybersecurity in the workplace
New research has found that when it comes to cybersecurity in the workplace, younger workers don’t care that much, putting their organizations at risk of serious harm. Surveying around 1,000 employees using their employers’ equipment, EY professional services firm found that Gen Z employees were more apathetic about cybersecurity than their Boomer colleagues when it […]
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The original Oculus Quest Meta will receive an update two years after being scrapped
Three years after its launch and two years after it was retired and replaced with a newer model, the Oculus Quest will finally get the Hand Tracking 2.0 update. That’s right – the precursor to the hugely popular Meta VR headset, Oculus Quest 2, has yet to be forgotten by Meta, and the Oculus Quest […]
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Starzplay is no longer called Starzplay
Lionsgate’s Starzplay streaming service has officially been renamed Lionsgate Plus (stylized as Lionsgate +) in 35 territories around the world. The platform will retain its current Starz title in the US and Canada – and will remain as Starzplay Arabia and Lionsgate Play in the Arab and Southeast Asian countries respectively – although these versions […]
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Razer’s Steam Deck competitor uses Xbox Cloud Gaming to get the edge
Razer, Qualcomm and Verizon want to make a splash in the portable gaming space with the Razer Edge 5G. This portable Android device looks set to compete with Valve’s Steam Deck and will allow players to download games locally or stream them through cloud-based services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming. Much more is not known […]
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The supercharged flagship Intel Raptor Lake processor could leave the AMD Ryzen 7950X processor in the dust
The supercharged version of Intel’s flagship Raptor Lake – a refreshed processor expected to hit the market in early 2023 – is subject to a leaked new benchmark and shows a really fast processor. How Tom’s gear (opens in a new tab) The Core i9-13900KS – note the extra ‘S’ that sets it apart from […]
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The delay in the Skull and Bones release date isn’t just bad news
Ubisoft has announced another delay in its cheeky action adventure game Skull and Bones – but that’s not all bad news. The Skull and Bones release date was pushed back to March 9, 2023, but Ubisoft announced an open beta to smooth things out. Last month, some PC gamers (including myself) took part in testing […]
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Amazon is pushing remote work once again as call centers are ready to close
Amazon is reportedly encouraging some call center employees to work from home as rumors revolve around possible closings. According to sources speaking to Bloomberg (opens in a new tab)the move signals a shift in preference from the tech giant to working remotely in cases where it can save on physical real estate. An unnamed source […]
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The major update of Adobe Elements 2023 blurs the line between photo and video editing
Adobe launched Photoshop Elements 2023 and Premiere of Elements 2023introducing a series of simple, streamlined editing effects that bring your images and videos to life. In the huge upgrade of both programs, subscription is free Photo editor and Video editor for Windows and Mac systems have been further imbued with the power of Adobe Sensei, […]
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