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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Is Now as Low as $350 at Amazon - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 14:07
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and FE Plus are up to 22% off, hitting an all-time low on Amazon.

Wales vs. Poland Livestream: How to Watch Euro 2024 Play-Off Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 13:45
It's a straight shootout between the Dragons and the Eagles in Cardiff for a place in this summer's tournament.

Best Over-Ear Headphones for 2024 - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 13:40
We've tested the best over-ear headphones on the market, from brands like Apple, Bose, Sony and more. Get the best over-ear headphones for you and your ears.

A Native Version of Chrome Arrives for Arm-based Windows PC

SlashDot - Tue, 2024-03-26 13:39
Google is releasing an optimized version of its Chrome browser for Windows on Arm this week, the search giant has announced alongside chipmaker Qualcomm. From a report: The official release comes two months after an early version of the browser was spotted in Chrome's Canary channel. Qualcomm says the release "will roll out starting today." The release will be a big deal for any Chrome users with Windows machines powered by Arm-based processors, who'll now have access to a much faster native browser. That's in contrast to the x64 version of Chrome they've previously had to run in an emulated state with slow performance. Arm-based users have previously been able to turn to Microsoft's Edge, which is already available for Windows on Arm devices.

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Apple's New M3 MacBook Air Gets Its Steepest Discount Yet: $75 Off on Amazon - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 13:38
Apple's latest slim and light laptop is down to a new low with this Amazon sale.

Spain vs. Brazil Livestream: How to Watch International Friendly Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 13:30
European giants take on the Selecao for the first time in 11 years in Madrid.

Best Apple AirPods for 2024 - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 13:00
Find out which AirPods are best for Apple devices -- and get the best deals on them.

'The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story': When and Where to Stream the Short Film - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 13:00
The animated short features Miles Morales understanding -- and modeling -- an invaluable lesson.

Dell Reduces Workforce as Part of Broader Cost Cuts

SlashDot - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:54
Dell reduced its workforcereduced its workforce as part of a broader initiative to cut costs that included limiting external hiring and employee reorganizations, it said in a filing on Monday. From a report: As of Feb. 2, 2024, it had nearly 120,000 employees, down from about 126,000 a year earlier. The layoffs come after sluggish demand for its personal computers for nearly two years partly contributed to a 11% drop in revenue in fourth-quarter earnings posted last month. Dell expects net revenue in its client solutions group (CSG) - home to PCs - to grow for the entire year, it said on Monday. The segment's revenue had fallen 12% in the fourth quarter.

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Premium Sony Headphones and Speakers Start at Just $48 in This Amazon Sale - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:53
Sony makes some of the best audio gear on the market, and right now a huge selection is discounted by as much as 41%.

Germany vs. Netherlands Livestream: How to Watch International Friendly Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:45
Old rivals warm up for Euro 2024 with friendly at Deutsche Bank Park.

England vs. Belgium Livestream: How to Watch International Friendly Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:45
Gareth Southgate's side face the Red Devils at Wembley in Euro 2024 warm-up.

T-Mobile's Free MLB.TV Offer Is Live, But Only For A Week - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:10
If you want free baseball from T-Mobile you will need to act quickly.

Can't Think of the Perfect Gen AI Image Prompt? Adobe Says It Can Help - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:05
The software company's generative AI tool, Firefly, is getting an update.

Portugal Orders Altman's Worldcoin To Halt Data Collection

SlashDot - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:01
Portugal's data regulator has ordered Sam Altman's iris-scanning project Worldcoin to stop collecting biometric data for 90 days, it said on Tuesday, in the latest regulatory blow to a venture that has raised privacy concerns in multiple countries. From a report: Worldcoin encourages people to have their faces scanned by its "orb" devices, in exchange for a digital ID and free cryptocurrency. More than 4.5 million people in 120 countries have signed up, according to Worldcoin's website. Portugal's data regulator, the CNPD, said there was a high risk to citizens' data protection rights, which justified urgent intervention to prevent serious harm. More than 300,000 people in Portugal have provided Worldcoin with their biometric data, the CNPD said.

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Google says its new version of Chrome for Windows laptops with Snapdragon chips is much faster

Engadget - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:00

Google has a new version of Chrome for Windows laptops that run Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The two companies say the Snapdragon version of Chrome shows “a dramatic performance improvement.” The new Chrome variant is available for download today.

Although there are already Snapdragon Windows laptops you can buy, today’s announcement is mainly about paving the way for upcoming devices running on the Snapdragon X Elite. Qualcomm says the chip will far surpass the speed of its Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 line. (But if you have a currently available Snapdragon-running computer, the new Chrome for Snapdragon will work there, too.)

Google sees the companies’ long history of working together on Android (dating back 16 years) as a perk as Qualcomm tries to eat into Intel’s PC market share. “Our close collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies will help ensure that Chrome users get the best possible experience while browsing the Web on current ARM-compatible PCs,” Google Senior Vice President Hiroshi Lockheimer wrote in a press release.

The first Snapdragon X Elite PCs are scheduled to launch in the middle of this year. The chip is powered by 12 Oryon cores and has what Qualcomm says is double the CPU performance of Intel’s 13th-gen Core i7-1360P and i7-1355U — while using 68 percent less power. The chip is based on a 4nm design fabricated by TSMC. Typical clock speeds range from 3.8GHz to a dual-core boost of up to 4.3GHz.

Qualcomm even says most Windows games will run at nearly full speed without any need to tweak code or change assets.

Although Intel is Qualcomm’s most direct competitor in Windows, it’s also trying to match or surpass what Apple has done with its M-series silicon. Qualcomm’s challenge is doing that on different hardware from various companies — something Apple doesn’t have to worry about with its integrated model.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/google-says-its-new-version-of-chrome-for-windows-laptops-with-snapdragon-chips-is-much-faster-160041692.html?src=rss

The Very Best Money & Health Tools in 2024, According to CNET Editors - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:00
From tax software to meal kits, our Editors' Choice awards can help you make important decisions for your financial and physical health.

Nearly Half of Homeowners Say It's Hard to Find a Solar Installer They Trust - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:00
A lot of solar customers report scams and poor customer service. How to get the best experience.

Best VPS Hosting for 2024 - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 12:00
Virtual private server hosting can help you ramp up your website's performance. Check out our detailed overview of how to pick the right provider for you.

Everything to Know About the Alleged AT&T Data Leak: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2024-03-26 11:41
Here's what to do if you were affected by AT&T's alleged data breach.

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