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Big Savings on the Samsung Odyssey G5 — 32-Inch Gaming Monitor for $280! Looking for a reason to splurge this holiday season? Look no further than the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor, now available on Amazon for just $280, marked down from $430 — that’s a 35% discount! Featuring a 32-inch IPS display with 2560×1440 resolution, this monitor delivers exceptional sharpness, perfect for gaming, working, and everything in between. The IPS panel provides superior color accuracy, and with VESA DisplayHDR 400 support, you’ll get richer colors and improved contrast. Gamers will enjoy the 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response…

Outlook Login Errors Continue for Windows Users: Microsoft Working on a Fix Since early December, Outlook users on Windows 10 and 11 have been facing persistent login issues, with error code 0x80049dd3 appearing when they try to access their email accounts. This problem has been widely reported across forums and Microsoft’s Feedback Hub. Although Microsoft claimed to have fixed the issue in its initial response, many users are still experiencing the same problem. One frustrated user shared their experience of trying to log in on a Surface Pro, only to receive the 0x80049dd3 error after attempting to access their account.…

NORAD Tracks Santa: A Holiday Tradition Enhanced by AI For over six decades, the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) has been simulating Santa Claus’ global journey on Christmas Eve, and in 2024, NORAD introduces a new feature: an AI chatbot. Although the AI’s capabilities are limited at the moment, it’s a fun addition to the beloved holiday experience. The NORAD Tracks Santa site kicked off on December 1, but the official simulation begins at midnight on December 24. Leading up to Christmas, the website offers plenty of holiday entertainment. You can play games, watch videos about Santa, listen to…

ChromeOS M131 Update Introduces Safety Reset and Flash Notifications Google unveiled ChromeOS Version M131 on Friday, bringing with it significant new features, including the highly anticipated “Safety Reset.” This tool allows Chromebook users to reinstall ChromeOS without erasing their personal data. It resets network settings, the default search engine, and other Chrome-related configurations like extensions, shortcuts, cookies, and site data, but crucially keeps files, passwords, tabs, bookmarks, and browsing history intact. Previously, users had to use the Powerwash feature to restore their device to a clean slate, which could result in data loss. Safety Reset is a less disruptive option,…

Get 39% Off the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock – Your Ultimate Laptop Connectivity Solution If you’ve been frustrated by your laptop’s limited ports, it’s time to consider a reliable docking station that can expand your connectivity options. The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Dock is currently on sale for $139.95, marked down from its original $229.95 price tag—a 39% discount. Note that while the full price is shown on the listing, the discount will apply once you add the dock to your cart. This powerful USB4 docking station (model TBT4-UDX1) features an 11-in-1 setup that allows you to charge your laptop while…

Epic Games Store Winter Sale: Free Games, Discounts, and Epic Rewards The Epic Games Store has kicked off its winter sale, bringing a host of discounts and daily free game giveaways. This year, Epic will offer 16 free games throughout the sale period, though the exact titles remain a mystery for now. In past years, Epic has given away everything from critically acclaimed indie hits to massive AAA titles like Control and Death Stranding. Currently, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is available for free until 8 AM on December 19, with new free games being added daily.…

Shelly Unveils Z-Wave 800 IoT Devices with Extended Range and Energy Efficiency Shelly is expanding its portfolio of smart home devices with a new collection powered by Z-Wave 800 chips, designed to cater to DIYers, installers, and commercial builders. The new lineup includes smart plugs, motion sensors, door/window sensors, in-wall dimmers, and relays, all featuring Z-Wave Long Range (Z-Wave LR) technology. These chips provide impressive range—up to 1 mile in line of sight—and energy efficiency, allowing devices to run on battery power for up to 10 years. According to Shelly’s CTO, Leon Kralj, the Z-Wave 800 technology is breaking down…

Nvidia App Performance Issue Hurts Games, With a Temporary Fix Available Nvidia’s new app, launched last month as a replacement for GeForce Experience, promised better convenience and functionality, including automatic driver updates and game optimizations without requiring a login. However, users are now reporting significant performance drops in games, with one benchmark showing up to a 15 percent loss in frame rates. Tom’s Hardware’s testing has confirmed the existence of this problem. In particular, Assassin’s Creed Mirage saw performance dips of 12 percent at 1080p Ultra and 6 percent at 1440p Ultra when tested on an RTX 4060. Some users…

Meta Hit with €251 Million Fine Over 2018 Facebook Data Breach A massive data breach in 2018 exposed the personal information of over 50 million Facebook users, with around 3 million of those accounts in the European Union. Hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Facebook’s system, gaining access to user details such as full names, contact information, date of birth, religious affiliation, gender, and even the data of their children. Following the breach, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL), alongside its parent company in the US, worked to resolve the issue. However, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has now fined Meta Ireland…

Microsoft 365 Copilot to Unveil New UI and Features in 2025 Microsoft is gearing up for a significant update to the Microsoft 365 app in mid-January 2025, with a redesigned user interface and rebranding under the name “Microsoft 365 Copilot.” This revamp will bring several changes aimed at improving usability and incorporating AI-driven features. Among the key changes, the app will no longer have a top header. Instead, tools like the user profile, settings, and feedback will be shifted to a new location in the bottom-left toolbar. The feedback button will be housed within the “Settings and more” section. The…