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Oracle Database@AWS goes GA: Exadata and Autonomous DB now live in the US

Oracle and AWS have expanded their collaboration to make the Oracle Database@AWS service generally available in the US. The Oracle Database@AWS service, previewed in September last year, is a continuation of Oracle’s strategy to partner with hyperscalers to offer its database services in the latter’s infrastructure. In September 2023, Oracle started collocating its Oracle database hardware (including

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Android Auto begins erasing Assistant as Gemini prepares for takeover (APK teardown)

With the newest version of Android Auto, references to “Google Assistant” are being replaced with generic terms like “Digital Assistant,” despite still referring to the existing Google Assistant settings. The changes indicate Google’s ongoing transition from Google Assistant to Gemini across supported platforms. Google has long begun phasing out Google Assistant in favor of Gemini

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How to stop accidentally making audio recordings in Messages

Audio recordings are a convenient feature in iMessage that can potentially lead to embarrassing message misfires. Here’s how to take control of audio recordings in the app. Messages has the capability to record audio you don’t want to send to anyone. Messages is a great app for short text messages and iMessages. It also has

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Apple’s design team will report to Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook is about to take over one of the most significant parts of Apple’s business: its design team. The team currently reports to COO Jeff Williams, but once Williams begins his just-announced retirement “late in the year,” the design team “will then transition to reporting directly to Cook,” Apple says. The company

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The 42 best Prime Day deals on games, hardware, and accessories

8BitDo’s excellent Ultimate 2 wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 is on sale for the first time for Prime Day. Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to score incredible deals on games to fill your backlog, as well as essential accessories like controllers, headsets, and storage expansion for your next-gen console.

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Best Amazon Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks & storage enclosures for Mac

Apple users looking to expand their workspace can save time and hassle with these top-rated Thunderbolt docks and USB-C drive enclosures currently available on Amazon. Prime Day deals slash prices on Thunderbolt docks. Modern MacBooks and desktops often have limited ports, making a good dock or hub essential for connecting monitors, storage, and accessories. High-capacity

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Samsung’s S90D OLED TV is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day and it’s great for gaming

It’s a great time to buy a new TV during Amazon Prime Day (or, days, rather), but that doesn’t mean you should only consider 2025 models. You can get huge discounts on last year’s models without compromising on much. For example, the excellent 2024 Samsung S90D OLED is available for its lowest price ever.  The

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Samsung’s S90D OLED TV is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day and it’s great for gaming

It’s a great time to buy a new TV during Amazon Prime Day (or, days, rather), but that doesn’t mean you should only consider 2025 models. You can get huge discounts on last year’s models without compromising on much. For example, the excellent 2024 Samsung S90D OLED is available for its lowest price ever.  The

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