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Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10 Tuesday. Here's What You Need to Know - Professional coverage
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Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10 Tuesday. Here’s What You Need to Know

Microsoft Concludes Windows 10 Support: Essential Insights for Users After more than four years since Windows 11 debuted, Microsoft is…

Google tried to kill this Pixel VoLTE-enabling app, but the developer already has a fix - Professional coverage
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Google tried to kill this Pixel VoLTE-enabling app, but the developer already has a fix

Pixel VoLTE-Enabling App Survives Google's Blockade with Clever Technical Workaround A Korean developer's innovative Pixel IMS application, which enables VoLTE…

** Why Tailscale Became My Essential Home Network Security Solution - Professional coverage
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** Why Tailscale Became My Essential Home Network Security Solution

** I never worried much about home network security until marriage and frequent guests revealed the vulnerabilities in my setup.…

KB5067103 Windows 11 Update Enhances Click to Do with Smart Visual Cues - Professional coverage
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KB5067103 Windows 11 Update Enhances Click to Do with Smart Visual Cues

Windows 11's latest KB5067103 update significantly enhances the Click to Do feature with smarter visual cues and improved functionality for…

AcquisitionBusiness

Caterpillar Acquires RPMGlobal in $728 Million Mining Software Deal

Heavy machinery giant Caterpillar will acquire Australian mining software company RPMGlobal for A$1.12 billion ($728 million). The acquisition removes the last remaining mining software firm from ASX listings following recent industry consolidation.

Caterpillar Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Australian mining software specialist RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd for approximately A$1.12 billion ($728 million USD), marking a significant consolidation in the global mining technology sector. The deal, announced Monday, represents Caterpillar’s strategic move to strengthen its digital mining capabilities and follows the company’s initial A$5 per share offer disclosed in early September.

Transaction Details and Shareholder Impact

BusinessInnovation

EU Commits €11.5 Billion Investment in South Africa’s Green Energy and Infrastructure

The European Union has announced a massive €11.5 billion investment package for South Africa targeting clean energy transformation, infrastructure modernization, and pharmaceutical production. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate South Africa’s economic recovery while advancing continental healthcare security.

The European Union has committed to a transformative €11.5 billion ($13.3 billion) investment package in South Africa, targeting critical sectors including renewable energy infrastructure, power grid modernization, and pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity. This landmark announcement comes as Africa’s most industrialized economy seeks to revitalize growth and address persistent unemployment challenges.

Comprehensive Green Energy Transformation

Assistive TechnologySoftware Guides

Google Chrome Quieter Browsing Experience Coming Soon

Google Chrome is developing a new feature that will automatically revoke notification permissions from rarely-used websites. The update aims to reduce notification overload and create a more focused browsing experience. Testing shows positive results with reduced distractions without impacting engagement rates.

Google Chrome is set to revolutionize the browsing experience with an upcoming feature that automatically removes notification permissions from websites users rarely interact with. As the dominant web browser in market share, Google Chrome continues to innovate with updates that address user pain points while maintaining its leadership position. The new capability, currently in testing for both Android and desktop platforms, represents Google’s latest effort to create a quieter, more focused browsing environment by tackling notification overload at its source.

How Chrome’s Automatic Permission Management Works

International Business and TradePolicy

China Responds to Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat With Firm Stance on Trade Negotiations

China has declared it will not back down from President Donald Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The Commerce Ministry emphasized China’s willingness to negotiate while warning of reciprocal measures if the US proceeds with the tariff increase.

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has vowed to stand firm against President Donald Trump’s threat of 100 percent tariffs on Chinese imports, marking the latest development in the ongoing US-China trade war. The Chinese Commerce Ministry issued a statement Sunday emphasizing that while China prefers negotiation over confrontation, it is prepared to respond with equivalent measures if the United States implements the proposed tariff increase scheduled for November 1.

China’s Official Response to Tariff Threats

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Samsung to Supply HBM4 Memory for AMD MI450 AI Accelerators in OpenAI Partnership

Samsung is positioned as primary HBM4 memory supplier for AMD’s next-generation MI450 AI accelerators. This strategic move follows AMD’s major partnership with OpenAI and intensifies competition in the AI hardware landscape against NVIDIA’s dominance.

Samsung Electronics is reportedly stepping up as the primary supplier of cutting-edge HBM4 memory for AMD’s next-generation MI450 AI accelerators, according to recent analysis from industry experts at TrendForce. This strategic partnership emerges immediately following AMD’s landmark multi-year agreement with OpenAI, which includes a massive 6-gigawatt data center initiative and gives the AI research company the option to acquire up to 10% of AMD stock.

AMD-OpenAI Partnership Drives Memory Innovation