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• Core Points: Marathon launches March 5 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC; pre-orders available on Steam and Xbox Store; Standard Edition from $39.99…
Free Xbox Cloud Gaming with Ads Could Arrive in Coming Weeks
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• Core Points: Microsoft plans a free, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming, with early testing for Xbox Insiders forthcoming.
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How to Measure the Impact of Features: Introducing TARS as a UX Metric
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• Core Points: A simple, repeatable UX metric named TARS tracks feature performance and informs product decisions; use promo code 🎟 IMPACT for a …
Accessible UX Research: eBook Now Available for Download
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• Core Points: The eBook version of Accessible UX Research by Michele A. Williams is now downloadable, with a print preorder option at a presale …
Windows 95’s Secret Restart Trick: A Hidden Fast-Reboot Feature Uncovered
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• Core Points: Windows 95 included a covert fast-restart feature activated by Shift-restart, enabling a quicker reboot by restoring a previous st…
Why Silicon Valley Is Losing Faith in the American Dream
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• Core Points: AI boom concentrates wealth within data centers and cloud ecosystems, yet systemic concerns—economic inequality, job displacement,…
New Chips, New Designs, and Bold Prototypes Defined PCs at CES 2026
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• Core Points: CES 2026 showcased AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm’s latest SoCs and bold client systems from major OEMs, signaling accelerated PC innova…
TCL to Acquire Sony’s Home Entertainment Division, Including Bravia TV Line
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• Core Points: TCL to acquire Sony’s home entertainment division, including Bravia TVs, overseeing design, development, manufacturing, logistics,…
NYSE Tests 24/7 Trading on a New Blockchain Platform Acknowledging Tokenization
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• Core Points: NYSE is piloting a blockchain-based platform intended for round-the-clock trading, operating separately from the traditional tradi…
TSMC Faces Supply Strain as AI Chip Demand Surges with Data Center Expansion
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• Core Points: TSMC struggles to scale production to meet surging AI chip demand amid rapid data center growth; industry remains cautious about A…