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Tech Optimizer

May 20, 2025

Modernizing Public Sector IT with PostgreSQL

On June 24, 2025, a webinar will discuss how PostgreSQL can help government agencies modernize their IT infrastructures while maintaining security and managing costs. The session will cover PostgreSQL's capabilities in addressing legacy system migration, regulatory compliance, and its certifications like FedRAMP and DISA STIG that ensure it meets federal security standards. Gianni Cioli, a PostgreSQL consultant with over 15 years of experience, will be the speaker.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

What’s driving growth in the Chinese video game industry?

The Chinese game industry has experienced significant growth, with popular titles like Genshin Impact and Black Myth: Wukong driving global interest. Black Myth: Wukong sold 10 million copies within a week of its August 2024 launch and won Game of the Year at the 2024 Steam Awards. The single-player game market in China is becoming more sustainable, with a shift in focus due to the success of titles like Black Myth: Wukong. Developers are adapting their strategies, although challenges such as high production costs, competition, and issues related to work culture persist. Local governments are actively supporting game development through licensing, tax breaks, and grants, with initiatives aimed at integrating cultural themes into games. Despite layoffs in the industry, a robust social safety net exists to support affected employees.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

Google Workspaces gets supercharged with Gemini to help you work smarter

The latest Google I/O event introduced several AI-driven features across Google's products aimed at enhancing user experience and productivity. - Gmail will receive AI-powered personalized reply suggestions, inbox cleanup, and faster appointment scheduling through the new Gemini tool. - Google Meet will offer real-time speech translation in multiple languages for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, starting with English and Spanish. - Google Vids will enable users to convert slides into videos, generate scripts, and refine recordings using AI, with features like AI avatars for video production. - Imagen 4 will enhance visual content creation in Slides, Vids, and Docs by generating richer images and accurate text rendering. - Google Docs will incorporate Gemini for source-grounded writing assistance, allowing users to link relevant data and documents directly within their writing.

AppWizard

May 15, 2025

Google brings Gemini and other accessibility tools across Android devices

Google is introducing AI-powered accessibility features for Android, targeting users with low vision or hearing impairments. An upgraded version of TalkBack allows users to ask questions about images and receive descriptive answers. The "Expressive Captions" feature provides real-time captions that include tone and emotions, currently rolling out in English in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia for Android 15 and above. Google is also opening its Project Euphonia repository to developers to create customized speech recognition tools for diverse speech patterns. These initiatives are part of Google's commitment to accessibility and user-friendliness.

Winsage

April 7, 2025

I set out to see if the Razer Blade 16’s redesign, AMD, and RTX 50-series put the laptop back on top

The Razer Blade 16 (2025) starts at a price of ,999.99 and features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. The fully upgraded version costs ,899.99 and includes a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, RTX 5090 graphics, 64GB of RAM, and 4TB of SSD storage. The laptop is approximately 21-32% thinner and 13% lighter than its predecessor, with a CNC-milled unibody aluminum chassis. It has a 16-inch OLED display with QHD+ resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. The Blade 16 features five USB ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a full-sized SD card slot. Battery life is limited, draining significantly in one hour of standard usage, and performance throttling occurs when unplugged. The keyboard has been redesigned for deeper key travel, while the touchpad has issues with palm rejection. It includes a FHD webcam, dual-array microphones, and a six-speaker system with THX Spatial Audio, along with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.

AppWizard

March 28, 2025

Was the Signal Chat Illegal?

Some Democrats are claiming that the unintentional inclusion of a journalist in a Trump administration group chat about a military operation in Yemen may be criminal, with legal experts suggesting it could breach the Espionage Act. The chat took place on Signal and involved high-ranking national security officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who reportedly shared details about imminent military strikes. The Department of Defense prohibits sharing non-public information through messaging apps, and the Pentagon later warned of vulnerabilities in Signal that could be exploited by Russian hackers. House Speaker Mike Johnson called the use of Signal a "mistake," while several Democrats, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Jim Himes, expressed outrage and called for accountability. Legal experts stated that the chat likely violated the Espionage Act due to potential gross negligence in handling sensitive information. Despite the serious implications, there is skepticism about any prosecution occurring against those involved. The use of Signal raises concerns regarding compliance with federal open-records laws, as messages can be automatically deleted.

BetaBeacon

March 27, 2025

Abxylute One Pro handheld Android game console hits Kickstarter

Abxylute has launched a new handheld game console called the Abxylute One Pro, which features a faster chip, improved joystick, speaker, and support for video output. The new model is powered by a MediaTek Genio 510 chip with 2 ARM Cortex-A78 CPU cores and four Cortex-A55 cores, along with Mali-G57 MC2 graphics. Despite some features remaining unchanged, such as 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 5,200 mAh battery, the Abxylute One Pro is a significant upgrade from its predecessor.

AppWizard

March 15, 2025

Android’s Linux Terminal app adds tabs so you can multitask more easily

Google has enhanced its Linux Terminal app for Android, introduced in the latest Pixel Drop, allowing users to run a complete Debian instance within a virtual machine. The app now features a tabbed interface with multitasking capabilities, enabling users to open multiple tabs simultaneously, although rearranging or renaming tabs is not yet available. The update includes a non-functional “Display” button for launching graphical Linux applications, with plans for future improvements such as speaker and microphone support. Users must enable Developer Options to access the app and download a Debian image to run it in a virtual machine using the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF).

Winsage

February 26, 2025

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10

Innovation and creativity are highlighted at CES, showcasing technologies aimed at enhancing daily life. Jackery offers portable power stations like the Explorer 5000 Plus, which has a capacity of 5kWh and a power output of 7.2kW, capable of powering multiple appliances. Their solar panels can convert these stations into solar generators, with options like the Solar Generator 3000 v2 providing 3kWh of power. The XGIMI Ascend projector screen retracts into a speaker cabinet and features Ambient Light Rejection technology and built-in Harman Kardon soundbars. Narwal's Flow robotic mop uses a track-driven design and dual water tank system for efficient cleaning, with a suction power of up to 20,000 Pascals. The Dreame X50 Ultra is the first robot vacuum with retractable legs, allowing it to navigate obstacles and has a suction capability of up to 20,000 Pascals. MOVA's V50 Ultra robot vacuum features HydroSync mopping and Triple Intelligence AI Sensing, while their K30 and X4 Pro vacuums are lightweight and powerful. Segway's Navimow X3 robotic lawn mower can manage up to 2.5 acres and uses AI for efficient route planning. Govee offers innovative smart lighting products, including customizable strip lights and lamps that synchronize with sound. ASUS has introduced the Zenbook A14, the lightest Copilot+ PC, weighing just under a kilo and featuring a 32-hour battery life. The TCL A300 Series NXTFRAME TV resembles art with customizable frames and includes a premium Bang & Olufsen speaker system in the Pro Model. Roam Soda Top is a portable water bottle that allows users to create sparkling water on the go.

AppWizard

February 24, 2025

This Raspberry Pi Creeper robot is bringing our Minecraft nightmares to real life

The Raspberry Pi has been used to create a creeper robot by developer Efren Lopez, integrating artificial intelligence. The robot can navigate and observe its surroundings, featuring a body on motorized wheels, a movable head with a servo mechanism, and a camera module for vision. It is powered by a Raspberry Pi 5, connected to a Pimoroni NVMe Base Duo, a Hailo-8 Raspberry Pi AI kit, and a Pimoroni Yukon board, with onboard batteries for mobility. The robot includes two cameras (a Pi Cam V3 and an Arducam ToF module) and a Dayton audio transducer for audio output. Lopez has shared build videos on YouTube to showcase the robot's capabilities.