The Google Pixel 9 Pro has just tumbled back down to a record-low price of $849 (was $1,099) for the 256GB variant – a great deal for such a powerful device.If you want even more storage, then the 512GB version has an even bigger deal today, with a massive $300 discount bringing the device down to just $919 (was $1,219).Both these options are great if you’re on the hunt for a decent flagship device without completely breaking the bank. At these prices, the Pixel 9 Pro is cheaper than the equivalent devices from Samsung and Apple while arguably offering just…
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The US DOD wants to enhance security through unlocking greater supply chain visibilityA new Software Fast-Track Initiative will arrive in the next 90 daysThe DOGE has already saved the DOD $6 billion The US Department of Defense (DOD) is planning to overhaul its outdated software procurement systems, which it hopes will enhance security and supply chain visibility in a world of increasing vulnerabilities.DOD CIO Katherine Arrington introduced the Software Fast-Track (SWFT) initiative to reform software acquisition, as well as authorization and testing, in a memo published online.Arrington confirmed that, together with the Under Secretaries of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainbment,…
Microsoft has revealed fresh changes for normal Windows 11 devices, alongside all the revelations just made about Copilot+ PCsThis includes a big move with redesigning the Start menu which was previously leaked in testingHopefully the choice to drop the recommendations section from the Start menu, as seen in that leak, will be kept inMicrosoft has confirmed that a major redesign of the Windows 11 Start menu is coming, along with some other useful-sounding tweaks.In case you missed it, Microsoft dropped a major reveal about all the goodies inbound for Copilot+ PCs – including an AI agent embedded in the Settings…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can generate code in real-time. As per the report, the project is internally being called Kiro, and it can tap into AI agents to complete complex coding tasks. The tool is said to be a comprehensive system capable of writing code, designing user interfaces (UIs), identifying glitches and bugs, and optimising existing code. It is said that the agentic tool is similar to Amazon Q, but broader in scope and capabilities. Amazon is reportedly planning to launch Kiro in June.Amazon Is Reportedly Working on Coding Agent…
Google has unveiled the Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview ahead of its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025, which is scheduled for later this month. The new AI model, an updated version of the Gemini 2.5 Pro, has been launched earlier than expected. Google aims to offer developers early access to the model’s enhanced features, allowing them to start building with the latest improvements before the official release. Tulsee Doshi, Senior Director of Product Management at Google, explained that the Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview was initially slated for release at Google I/O, but the company decided to make it available sooner…
Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike said on Wednesday that it would lay off 5% of its global workforce, which amounts to about 500 workers. In an 8-K filingCrowdStrike said the layoffs were part of a “a strategic plan (the ‘Plan’) to evolve its operations to yield greater efficiencies as the Company continues to scale its business with focus and discipline to meet its goal of $10 billion in ending [Annual Recurring Revenue].” The company also said it was planning to “to hire in key strategic areas throughout its fiscal year ending January 31, 2026.” “These changes position us to move faster, operate…
Nintendo has updated the Switch eShop’s discoverability to filter out cheap, “shovelware” gamesThe eShop charts have been reworked to show how sales are calculated, ranking games based on revenue from sales in the past 72 hours insteadThe Best Sellers tab now shows games “with the highest sales for the past three days”Nintendo has quietly updated the Nintendo Switch eShop and how charts work by filtering out cheap games and “slop”.This change comes from the most recent Switch system update in preparation for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch next month, but was overlooked due to the patch’s other significant features.As spotted…
Indian smartphone market had a tough start to the year, shows a report by Cyber Media Research. The domestic smartphone market dipped seven percent year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2025. Chinese smartphone brand Vivo led the smartphone market with 20 percent market share, while Samsung secured the second spot. Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme managed to get into the top third, fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Feature phone shipments declined 37 percent YoY, with Itel leading the segment.The CyberMedia Research (CMR) India Mobile Handset Market Review Report for Q1 2025 said that smartphone shipments in India dropped seven percent YoY…
Indian smartphone market had a tough start to the year, shows a report by Cyber Media Research. The domestic smartphone market dipped seven percent year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2025. Chinese smartphone brand Vivo led the smartphone market with 20 percent market share, while Samsung secured the second spot. Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme managed to get into the top third, fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Feature phone shipments declined 37 percent YoY, with Itel leading the segment.The CyberMedia Research (CMR) India Mobile Handset Market Review Report for Q1 2025 said that smartphone shipments in India dropped seven percent YoY…
Google is said to be developing a new desktop experience for its Android phones. As per a new report, the latest Android 16 beta update adds a new developer option, dubbed “Enable desktop experience features”, that brings the familiar Android taskbar, the three-button navigation access, and other options when a Pixel running the aforementioned beta is connected to a laptop. The company is speculated to be working on a more desktop-oriented experience for its phones and tablets in a bid to keep up with competitors such as Samsung, which offers DeX — short for “Desktop eXperience”.Desktop Experience with Android 16According to…