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Google has officially rolled out its new Gemini 2.0 Flash model as the default AI for all users of the Gemini app on both web and mobile. The upgraded model, first introduced in December, is significantly faster and more efficient than its predecessor, the Gemini 1.5 Pro, delivering improved performance across multiple benchmarks.

A team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has successfully recreated the core technology behind DeepSeek AI for an astonishingly low cost of just $30. Led by Ph.D. candidate Jiayi Pan, the team managed to replicate DeepSeek R1-Zero’s reinforcement learning capabilities using a small language model with just 3 billion parameters.

This year is very important for Microsoft. It is the year that the most popular Windows operating system, Windows 10, is reaching end of support. It is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide and has a comfortable lead over its successor Windows 11.

Microsoft has announced the latest additions to its Surface lineup, unveiling new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models equipped with Intel’s powerful Core Ultra Series 2 "Lunar Lake" processors.

Amazon has announced a price increase for its Music Unlimited streaming service in the US, making it the latest company to raise subscription costs. The new pricing went into effect this week for new customers, while existing subscribers will see the changes reflected in their billing cycle starting March 5, 2025.

NordVPN has introduced a new protocol, NordWhisper, which it claims can help users bypass VPN blocks in regions with restrictions. The company says NordWhisper works by mimicking regular internet traffic, making it more difficult for websites and internet service providers (ISPs) to detect and block VPN usage.

A report from the German technology company Heise suggests that some Seagate customers have purchased new hard drives that were used for tens of thousands of hours already.

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Microsoft is rolling out a major update to Windows 11's Start menu, bringing seamless integration with both Android and

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company that recently surged to the top of the Apple App Store charts in the U.S., has been removed from Apple and Google app stores in Italy amid privacy concerns and an ongoing GDPR investigation. The Italian data protection authority, Garante, is scrutinizing the app’s data collection practices, specifically whether user data is being stored in China.

The FBI has seized the domains of Cracked.io and Nulled.to, two well-known hacking forums associated with cybercrime, password theft, and

Pika Labs has unveiled its latest video creation tool, Pika 2.1, which aims to differentiate itself in a competitive market that includes powerhouses like OpenAI Sora, and Runway.

In a bold move towards sustainability, Intel researchers have unveiled a concept for modular laptops and mini PCs designed to curtail the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste).

A recent study conducted by Searchlight Cyber in collaboration with Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center has revealed a stark correlation between exposure on the dark web and heightened risks of cybersecurity breaches.

Microsoft released the latest preview update for Windows 10 version 22H2 today. All changes of the preview update will roll out to all Windows 10 devices on Patch Tuesday in February 2025.

Windows 10 is not getting many new features anymore. Considering that Microsoft will end support later this year, it is clear that the company's focus is elsewhere.

Microsoft has rolled out a new security feature for its Edge browser designed to combat scareware—a type of malware that manipulates users into revealing personal or financial information through intrusive full-screen alerts and flashing banners.