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Microsoft and Google's electricity consumption surpasses the power usage of over 100 countries

In 2023, Microsoft and Google consumed 48 TWh of electricity. According to a detailed analysis by Michael Thomas, this surpasses the power consumption of over 100 nations, including Ghana, Tunisia, and more.

Google and Microsoft consume more electricity than 100+ countries

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HP's new OmniBook Ultra beats every single Copilot+ PC on the market in TOPS, and it runs on an AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor

HP just announced the OmniBook Ultra, OmniStudio X 27, and OmniStudio X 31.5 The OmniBook Ultra runs on an AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor and will receive a free update to be a Copilot+ PC in the future.

HP OmniBook Ultra AI PC

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OpenAI reportedly sent RSVPs for GPT-4o's launch party even before testing began — pressuring the safety team to speed through the process in under one week

Several employees recently disclosed that OpenAI prioritized speed over thoroughness. According to sources, OpenAI's safety team was seemingly pressured to rush through the new testing protocol for GPT-4o.

ChatGPT on Android

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The First Descendant gets a proper update, and Xbox players enjoy the same exclusive DLC bundle treatment as PlayStation

Nexon has released the 1.02 hotfix for The First Descendant, which includes a sizeable number of fixes. Oh, and Xbox players can go secure an exclusive DLC bundle now.

Screenshot of The First Descendant Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks.

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'Microsoft killed my online life,' Microsoft is reportedly banning Palestinians in the U.S. for life for calling relatives in Gaza

Microsoft has been banning Palestinians living in the U.S. and other western nations for calling relatives in Gaza, according to a BBC investigation on the subject. Here's what we know.

Skype Insider Preview on Android

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10 of the best Prime Day Xbox accessory deals are up for grabs early — Upgrade your gaming setup with my top picks

Prime Day is just around the corner, but deals on Xbox accessories are already popping up. We've put together this list with only the top deals on everything from controllers to headsets and even snazzy wraps.

Amazon Prime Day logo with Xbox accessories including headset, SSD and Master Chief Cable Guy

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