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The mandatory requirement for a Microsoft account during the Windows 11 setup process has once again triggered widespread criticism among users. The controversy recently resurfaced following a Reddit thread that questioned the online account requirement during initial device configuration. The discussion quickly attracted hundreds of comments, reigniting a long-standing debate over convenience, security, and user autonomy. Microsoft defends the policy primarily on security grounds. Linking an online account
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An East Bay apartment complex has been bought at a price that's well below its prior value. Read more ›
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A PG&E Corp. unit has bought a San Jose building in a move to bolster the utility's South Bay operations. Read more ›
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Walmart isn’t generally thought of as an advertising business, but the retail giant now makes more money selling ads than small social media firms like Snap or Pinterest do. And judging by the growth of its ad business in recent years, along with its acquisition of companies aimed at bolstering that business, it’s positioned to become an even more important presence in the industry. Walmart’s ad revenue hit nearly $6.4... Read more ›
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We've sweated, ran, lifted and stretched while testing lots of fitness trackers this year — here are the 5 that made the cut Read more ›
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We're halfway through 2026, so I've rounded up my favorite phones of the year so far. Read more ›
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U.S.-linked wallets traded $571 million in political contracts over the past year, more than any other country, even though the platform legally cannot serve them. The money leans toward the foreign-conflict markets U.S. venues do not list. Read more ›
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В новом дайджесте UISlider изнутри и навигация в Jetpack Compose без магии, миграция приложения на Navigation 3 и сборщик мусора в Dart, мобильное тестирование в 2026, как меняется разработка в эпоху ИИ, новые модели Anthropic и Google и многое другое. Заходите! Читать далее Read more ›
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Когда я выкладывал на Хабре кейс по поиску внутренних резервов для развития предприятия (https://habr.com/ru/articles/1038894/), мне казалось что я излагаю какие-то базовые вещи, которые должны быть всем известны. И я очень удивился, когда оказалось что это далеко не так. По этой причине я решил что есть смысл начать объяснять всё сначала. Тем более, что моё понимание бизнес-способностей, как инструмента управления, несколько эволюционировало за время, прошедшее с публикации предыдущих вводных материалов. П Read more ›
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West Point is the longest continuously garrisoned military installation in the US. It's also home to the selective United States Military Academy. Read more ›
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Turns out, a modded RTX 4080M desktop GPU performs worse than similarly-priced official options. It currently costs roughly $400 in China and compared to the RX 9070 GRE, this custom card loses in every game tested except PUBG. Read more ›
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The 2027 Chevy Corvette is making headlines for an incredible performance feat. Here's why it's changing the conversation around affordable speed. Read more ›
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привет, Хабр! на днях по новостным лентам пронеслась тревожная весть: российский сегмент интернета столкнулся с беспрецедентной DDoS-атакой мощностью в 2,56 тбит/с при интенсивности в 1 миллиард пакетов в секунду. специалисты StormWall назвали это «генеральной репетицией чего-то большего» и отметили, что за атаками стоит хорошо подготовленная команда, тестирующая новый ботнет.сам StormWall название ботнета не назвал — в их отчете речь идет просто о «ботнете нового поколения». дальше в статье я излагаю... Read more ›
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Although the Prime Day sale ended last week, Amazon continues to offer discounts on select smartphones from Google, Xiaomi, and several other brands. The entire Google Pixel 10 lineup, bar the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, is currently available at discounted prices. The biggest saving is on the Pixel 10 Pro XL, which is now £300 off. Google Pixel 10 £150 off Read our review 256GB - £649 at Ama Read more ›
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![[Перевод] Со спутников видно, что Земля удивительно симметрично отражает свет — и это, возможно, связано с циклом Эль-Ниньо](https://times42.com/media/3/6/9/12682369_640x200.jpg "[Перевод] Со спутников видно, что Земля удивительно симметрично отражает свет — и это, возможно, связано с циклом Эль-Ниньо")
Уже полвека учёные знают, что Северное и Южное полушария Земли имеют практически одинаковое альбедо — то есть процент солнечного света, который они отражают обратно в космос. И это несмотря на то, что оба полушария выглядят совершенно по-разному: в Северном полушарии больше суши, а в Южном — больше океана.Теперь же исследователи обнаружили ещё одну удивительную симметрию, скрытую в данных: как оказалось, восточная и западная половины Земли также отражают одинаковое количество солнечного... Read more ›
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From the director of 'The Apothecary Diaries' comes a new anime about teens with prehistoric attitude fighting to save the world from evil dinos. Y'know, the usual. Read more ›
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"Group project, but make it 1776." That's how a new commercial for Google Workspace opens. And things only get cringier from there. The clip imagines what it would be like if the founding fathers turned to Google's collaboration tools and Gemini to help them draft the Declaration of Independence. Ben Franklin texts Thomas Jefferson to […] Read more ›
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Say whaaaat? Hannah Montana Linux is back. Basically abandonware since 2009, the distro has returned with a modern kernel and about 18 years worth of patches. Read more ›
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The US Navy is experimenting with 3D-printed patches for composite parts, allowing forward bases to repair F/A-18 Super Hornets without waiting for replacement parts coming from the tail end of a logistics supply chain thousands of miles long. Read more ›
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These days, summer vacation is more than sitting by the pool or biking around the neighborhood. Read more ›
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Epic Games has settled a court case against a contractor accused of leaking Fortnite information. Read more Read more ›
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Motorola has introduced the Moto Pad 70 Pro in India, a premium Android tablet designed for productivity, entertainment, and creative workflows. The device features a full-metal chassis measuring 6.2mm in thickness and weighing 589g. It comes bundled with the Moto Pen Pro stylus. The tablet is equipped with a 13-inch 3.5K display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color depth, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of 800 nits.... Read more ›
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Following the RAMmagedon chaos that drove Apple to raise prices on many devices, now another recent leak from China suggests that Xiaomi’s next premium flagship smartphone—likely the rumored Xiaomi 18 Pro—could see a significant price increase. According to a post on Weibo by the prominent tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming device may launch with a starting price of approximately 6,000 yuan (~$882). If accurate, this represents a notable 20%... Read more ›
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Google has officially begun deploying its Gemini artificial intelligence into vehicles equipped with Android Automotive OS. While the name is similar to Android Auto, which merely projects a smartphone interface onto a car’s dashboard, Android Automotive is a standalone operating system natively installed on the vehicle’s hardware. The integration follows an initial announcement made during the Google I/O conference. According to recent reports, vehicles manufactured by Volvo appear to be... Read more ›
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Researchers at Nanyang Technological University and Waseda University have published a new Nature Communications study, dated June 29, 2026, showing that a Madagascar hissing cockroach fitted with a wearable oxygen-supplying suit can keep moving in water, or in oxygen-poor spaces, for up to three hours in controlled tests. That is the real advance here. Cyborg cockroaches are not new, and NTU’s lab has already shown how insect-based platforms could be... Read more ›
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The Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD has patented a new safety system designed to detect animals and other objects underneath a vehicle before it moves. Developed to prevent accidents, the technology addresses a common safety concern: domestic animals, such as cats and dogs, as well as wildlife, frequently seek shelter under parked cars. The system utilizes specialized cameras and computer vision technology to capture images of the vehicle’s undercarriage. Each time... Read more ›
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Apple is reportedly seeking permission from the U.S. government to source memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading DRAM manufacturer. According to a report by the Financial Times, the tech giant approached the U.S. Commerce Department and other Washington officials to request clearance. This move comes as Apple faces mounting pressure from soaring DRAM prices, driven by high demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Political and Economic Pressures The... Read more ›
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Following rumors about the OnePlus shutdown, a sweeping restructuring effort within OPlus—the parent group encompassing OPPO, OnePlus, and realme—could fundamentally alter how the brands operate. Reinforcing recent hints, according to a report from Moneycontrol, long-term plans may involve consolidating OPPO, realme, and OnePlus under a single operating structure. Instead of functioning as independent brands, they would reportedly be managed as distinct product series under the broader OPPO umbrella. The re Read more ›
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Motorola has officially launched its latest ecosystem accessories, the moto tag 2 and moto buds 2 plus, across North America. The rollout introduces enhanced tracking capabilities and expanded aesthetic options, including additions to The Brilliant Collection and new PANTONE colorways. All relevant technical specifications, high-resolution imagery, and official promotional materials are accessible via the company’s press portal. moto tag 2: Tracking Capabilities and Regional Pricing The moto tag 2 is... Read more ›
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Redmagic has officially confirmed that its upcoming compact Android gaming tablet will be released globally under the name “Redmagic Astra 2.” This announcement aligns the brand with a growing market segment pioneered by devices like Lenovo’s Legion Tab, which popularized smaller form factors of roughly 8 to 9 inches without sacrificing performance. The preceding model, the original Redmagic Astra, gained industry attention by offering a premium alternative to competitors, distinguished... Read more ›
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Google has revealed new details regarding Android Halo, a feature introduced at its recent developer conference aimed at increasing transparency for artificial intelligence agents running on smartphones. According to Logan Kilpatrick, the head of Google AI Studio, Android Halo introduces a dedicated slot in the status bar where a user’s chosen AI agent, such as Gemini, can display its activity. This indicator signals when an agent is processing tasks in... Read more ›
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