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* Russian companies can now be approved to use overseas data center facilities * 10% of Russian data center capacities must be reserved for government use * The country could be exploring hiding data centers underground Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an emergency decree allowing domestic companies to temporarily use overseas data
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* Hitman World of Assassination senior level designer Marin Ansdal says Elusive Target celebrities are chosen before the level design and writing phase * Ansdal says it's IO Interactive's "goal" to "bring talent that will bring more eyes to Hitman World of Assassination" * Ansdal
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Last week marked three years since the UK Government enacted the Online Safety Act (OSA). Now, the impending UK under-16s social media ban and questions over the effectiveness of current measures threaten to push VPNs back into the spotlight. Speaking to TechRadar, VPN providers said the law has been a
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JFrog has expanded its AI Security capabilities with local Shadow AI detection and AI asset scanning using a Bring Your Own LLM Key (BYOK) model. Announced at its swampUP Europe 2026 event on November 3, the new capabilities are designed to help enterprises identify, assess and govern AI assets used
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Canva, the Australian design platform used by hundreds of millions of people, is restructuring in a move that will affect about 1,271 employees, roughly 22% of its global workforce. CEO and co-founder Melanie Perkins announced the changes on Wednesday in an internal memo, calling it the “hardest moment in
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Eros Innovation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive digital technologies in tourism services. The collaboration will focus on developing cultural AI applications, multilingual digital experiences and cinematic content to help domestic
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced three indigenous AI foundation models, all built by Indian companies under the IndiaAI Mission. The government says the models are suited to specialised tasks and to settings where data must stay secure and cut off from the internet. EKA-1 for
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According to a new study by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), only 10% of enterprises surveyed allow AI agents to make decisions without human approval across multiple functions or business areas, while 9% report that their agents can securely coordinate workflows across enterprise applications. It found that 84% ranked productivity improvement
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The two-day programme offers role-based training for data analysts, engineers and platform administrators, with hands-on labs incorporating AI-assisted tools. Snowflake has launched a free foundational training programme for its customers and partners worldwide, as enterprises look to strengthen data and artificial intelligence (AI) skills across their teams. Called Snowflake Practitioner,
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* Utah began enforcing the age verification requirement in its SB 73 law for adult websites on November 2. * A federal injunction still blocks the provision that would have made sites liable for Utah users who hide their location with a VPN. * VPNs remain legal and useful in Utah for now,
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Designed to take on the all-in-one dominance of Apple’s iMac, the HP OmniStudio X line is aimed firmly at everyday computing in style. And when we tested it out, we found it was “a great all-in-one for everyday computing.” Personally, I always thought the original asking price was a
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Santa Monica Studio will use the extra time to push the game "to its fullest potential." Santa Monica Studio/PlayStation Studios One of PlayStation's biggest first-party games of 2027 will be arriving later than expected as Santa Monica Studio has delayed God of War Laufey by
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April 2026 The cogs are turning: Budget 2026 is the one to watch Since our November update, the wheels have been turning quietly behind the scenes at HMRC – which is exactly what we’d expect at this stage of the process. As promised, HMRC launched its stakeholder collaboration phase in
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Six-time European champions Liverpool face a tricky Champions League test on Wednesday as they enter the lion’s den of Fenerbahçe’s intimidating Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. Our Picks Bottom Line ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for streaming for people who want a reliable, safe VPN that works on
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While phones with bendable displays may have appeared to be a gimmick in their early days, the technology has stuck around, with almost every major phone-maker now offering some kind of foldable phone. Apple was among the last to get in on the game, taking the wraps off the iPhone
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ZDNET’s key takeaways * Netflix is adding a new AI-powered feature to recommend titles. * AI Discover will be a new tab in the Netflix app, located at the top of your TV screen. * You can pick a theme or dive into more specific wants to find matches. AI tools are
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ZDNET’s key takeaways * Safari developer beta release notes show several new features in testing. * Appearance changes to Safari allow for more customization in Apple’s browser. * Siri AI will have more access to apps, completing more complex tasks. Developer betas for MacOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and iOS
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* One of the Godfathers of AI has warned that it may take a serious AI incident before the technology is properly regulated * He argues that humanity may have been "better off" without AI, but there is still time * AI could create "a huge gap between rich and
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Bluetooth HDT’s rollout will benefit a wide range of wireless devices and how they communicate. David Becker/Getty Images The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced its formal adoption of Bluetooth High Data Throughout (HDT), initially as an optional feature of Bluetooth Core 7.0. The first devices
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The TVPort project is another example of people using Claude Code to bring software to other platforms Over the last several weeks, we've seen many instances of people using AI tools, particularly Claude Code, to recompile or clone software. Some have reverse engineered subscription-based apps, such as Adobe&
