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AMD & G42 will build a powerful AI computing center in France

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.02.2025

France’s president Emmanuel Macron recently announced a total of 109 billion Euros ($112 billion) in private investments in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Shortly after, G42, a prominent AI technology group from Abu Dhabi, has also shared that it’s setting

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Germany's new Hunter supercomputer doubles performance using 80% less energy

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.01.2025

When most people think of supercomputers, they picture massive machines in cold rooms, eating up incredible amounts of electricity. But in Stuttgart, Germany, scientists have just finished building a supercomputer that is changing this story. Hunter, their newest supercomputer based

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Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra: What’s new?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.01.2025

Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 series has arrived, and while the hardware updates might appear subtle, these new flagship smartphones pack a powerful punch in the software and AI departments. The Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra maintain Samsung's signature design

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How to subscribe to Digital Citizen & spread the word!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.12.2024

While major tech platforms like Google increasingly favor AI-generated content and corporate publishers, independent voices like Digital Citizen face an unprecedented challenge. Our traffic has plummeted 40% since November 2023 – and a staggering 53% compared to November 2022. We’re

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File History and 26 other features were removed from Windows 11 on ARM

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
02.09.2024

While working on a book project, I made a surprising discovery: Windows 11 on ARM processors is missing several key features present in its x64 counterpart despite both versions running the latest 24H2 update. This revelation comes from a detailed

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Cisco study: How ready are companies to manage security threats?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.04.2024

I recently attended a press event where Cisco shared its 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index report. It gives an overview of the global cybersecurity landscape and evaluates how well-equipped organizations are to handle present-day cybersecurity risks. If you're interested in learning

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Motorola unveils the Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 30 Fusion, and Edge 30 Neo

Codrut Neagu
09.09.2022

Motorola unveiled three new and exciting Android smartphones at a special event that took place on September 8th, in Milan, Italy. After the (fairly) recent launch of the new Edge 30, announced on August 18, rumors were that other new

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Buds2 Pro, Watch5, and Watch5 Pro are here!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.08.2022

Today, Samsung has launched several exciting devices. First, we have the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, which are available for pre-order and will be shipped starting August 26th. We also have Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, promising to deliver

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POCO X4 Pro 5G: Flashy Android mid-ranger for young audiences!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
01.03.2022

POCO X4 Pro 5G is one of the latest smartphones that aims to deliver a flagship-like experience at a reasonable price of approximately 330 USD / 300 Euro. It was showcased for the first time during the Mobile World Congress

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Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro & Pro 360: Portability & promising specs!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.02.2022

At Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Samsung showcased their new Galaxy Book 2 Pro series, a flagship lineup of ultraportable Windows laptops featuring the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 with S Pen functionality and Galaxy Book 2 Pro with

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Synology DiskStation Manager 7: Beta available, free update coming in 2021

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.12.2020

Synology makes some of the best Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions on the market, and they are all powered by its DiskStation Manager (DSM) software platform. In our reviews, we always appreciated the flexibility and ease of use of DSM.

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What's new in Windows 10 October 2020 Update?

Codrut Neagu
22.10.2020

The autumnal October 2020 Update (version 20H2) for Windows 10 is out and brings a few new things designed to streamline our experience with this operating system. While this update doesn't come with as many new features as previous ones,

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AMD Zen 3 and Ryzen 5000 processors are coming (specs, prices, release date)

Codrut Neagu
09.10.2020

In an online event that was held on YouTube, AMD's CEO Lisa Su announced the official launch of the company's new Ryzen 5000 series processors. Obviously, the focus of the presentation was underlining the improvements brought by the new Zen

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What's new in Windows 10 May 2020 Update?

Codrut Neagu
22.04.2020

The Spring of 2020 has arrived and, just like it did in the last few years, Microsoft is getting ready to launch a new major update for Windows 10. Initially, everyone thought it would be called April 2020 Update. However,

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5 places to get live updates for COVID-19 in the US

Diana Ann Roe
31.03.2020

We are all affected by COVID-19, so it makes sense to want to get live updates about the pandemic, especially if you're living in the United States, the latest Coronavirus epicenter. However, finding reliable sources online can prove to be

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Why IoT devices like Amazon Echo are a target for attackers, and how to protect yourself

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.10.2019

Key reinstallation attacks or KRACK are cyberattacks that exploit a vulnerability in the way WiFi networks encrypt and transmit data, with the aim of stealing what is transmitted over the network. Such attacks can result in theft of sensitive information

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What's new in Windows 10 November 2019 Update?

Codrut Neagu
17.10.2019

In November 2019, Microsoft has scheduled the release of the next feature update for Windows 10, bringing it to version 1909. However, this update does not bring significant new features or changes, like previous updates. For November 2019 Update, Microsoft

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Sony WI-1000XM2 - The premium neckband with excellent noise cancellation

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.09.2019

Sony had a busy time during IFA Berlin. Besides launching the new Xperia 5, they also announced some interesting neckband earphones - the Sony WI-1000XM2. It is a light product, with a classic design, and some interesting hardware features. This

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Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.09.2019

At IFA Berlin, Huawei has made many announcements, both for new chips that are going to be used in their future smartphones, and for new products. One unexpected move is that they also launched new color variants of their existing

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Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.09.2019

At IFA Berlin, Sony announced the launch of a new smartphone. It is called Xperia 5, and it's part of the Sony flagship series, with a thin and compact design. Sony Xperia 5 has most of the features found on