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Xbox Game Pass: These games are included in the subscription for 2021

Initially only a niche product, cloud gaming services are becoming increasingly popular. Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is no exception. The monthly subscription now includes over 100 games and only in January four new titles are added. Since the end 2020 EA Play has already been included in the basic version of the subscription. This additional… Read more

AMD, news at the top of the company to support growth

After one 2020 of great growth, AMD has announced several promotions and expansion of the executive structure to continue growing in the coming years. Two executives become Executive Vice Presidents, while three are the new Senior Vice Presidents with different responsibilities. by Manolo De Agostini published 07 January 2021 , at 09: 01 in the… Read more

heise + | Maximize Lego Mindstorms EV3 with Linux: Build R2D2 clone with live stream

If you equip the smart brick EV3 from Lego with a Linux system, you get many new functions – such as a video live stream from a robot’s point of view. Maximize Lego Mindstorms EV3 with Linux: Build R2D2 clone with live stream Preparations Build the EV3D4 robot Install video software The EV3 project With… Read more

heise + | Liability for interference: Cloudflare must prevent access to illegal links

Liability for interference: Cloudflare must prevent access to illegal links Universal Music Group against Cloudflare in court Neutral business model Article in c’t 2 / 2009 read Since there have been sufficiently powerful connections, the Internet has also been used for the illegal distribution of copyrighted music. Laws, jurisprudence and technical detection methods, which have… Read more

heise + | Processor performance: Core-to-core latencies of modern CPU cores in detail

For the performance of processors, not only the speed of the CPU cores plays a role, but also how fast they communicate with each other. (Image: Denis Fröhlich / c’t) Processor performance: Core-to-core latencies of modern CPU cores in detail Ring-Bus versus Mesh Unequal core quartets Article in c’t 2 / 2021 read The construction… Read more

“Sun Valley” project: Microsoft is planning a major UI refresh for Windows 10

A job advertisement placed by Microsoft at the beginning of the year 2021 in which a Senior Software Engineer for the Windows Core User Experiences team is sought , has given new nourishment to rumors about upcoming modifications to the Windows user interface. In the original version of the job advertisement, which has since been… Read more

Show Off Your Favorite GIFs on Thermaltake’s New Liquid Cooler

Home News (Image credit: Thermaltake) Liquid cooling is one of the best ways to add some extra performance to your system, and with RGB becoming more popular as of late, the best liquid coolers are also a great way to add some personality to your build. Announced today ahead of CES 2021, Thermaltake’s ToughLiquid ARGB… Read more

AMD Promotes Several Executives, Outlines Major Growth Areas

Home News (Image credit: AMD) AMD on Wednesday promoted five of its executives to higher positions in a bid to honor their achievements and support the company’s long-term growth goals. Indirectly, the promotions demonstrate the company’s current growth opportunities that are considered as top priority for now. “Our high-performance products and long-term roadmaps have placed AMD on… Read more

Ex-Intel and AMD Chip Guru Jim Keller Joins AI Startup Tenstorrent

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Jim Keller, a famed chip architect with notable stints at Intel, AMD, and Tesla, has joined AI chip startup Tenstorrent as President, CTO, and board member. Keller previously worked with Tenstorrent founder Ljubisa Bajic at AMD and personally provided the first funding for the startup. Keller is known… Read more

Microsoft planning ‘sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows’

Microsoft is planning a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows” that is designed to signal to users of the operating system that “Windows is BACK.” That’s according to a job listing posted by Microsoft recently, advertising for a software engineering role in the Windows Core User Experiences team: “On this team, you’ll work with our key… Read more

heise + | Enterprise security: AI tools for security operations centers

SOC are supposed to protect IT infrastructure from attacks and monitor the security situation. AI products make it easier to sort and filter information. Enterprise security: AI tools for security operations centers Where and how AI can relieve Automate workflows and monitor networks First steps towards an AI certification Conclusion Table: Market overview of the… Read more

Intel looking for a new CEO?

Bob Swan times at the head Intel may have come to an end: in view of a change in leadership for the American company of Paolo Corsini published on 03 January 2021 , at 11: 01 in the Processors channel Intel It is possible that a change in the top management of Intel may already… Read more

heise + | Network storage: operate NAS securely and protect it from attacks

Our reader Gunther J. only found a blackmail letter on his NAS instead of his data. We explain how it came about – and how you can protect yourself. (Image: Photon photo / Shutterstock.com) Network storage: operate NAS securely and protect it from attacks Ransom note instead of holiday photos Now it is your turn!… Read more

heise + | Experience report: converting the camper into a mobile office

My customer skeptically stuck his head through the sliding door of my camper. “Wow, your office is better equipped than mine!” At lunch I told him about my rolling desk and aroused his curiosity. Now we stood together in his company’s parking lot, and he marveled at the inner workings of my Ford Nugget. Almost… Read more

heise + | Build a workbench for a small apartment

For those who do not have space for a workbench but need one, we show a construction proposal here. This workbench is practical and space-saving. A few years ago I moved to Amsterdam, where small apartments are as common as boats and bicycles. Despite the lack of space, as a designer and maker I definitely… Read more