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Microsoft claims new Game Pass pricing offers better value, fires back at FTC's "degraded" label

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The crux of Microsoft's argument is that despite raising prices on the higher Game Pass tiers, the restructuring improved value for gamers. The new $14.99 per month "Game Pass Standard" subscription provides access to a library of older game titles and online multiplayer functionality – a feature previously requiring a.

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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan

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Organizations, regardless of size, should have a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Such a plan helps IT pros create policies that address critical elements and processes that should be considered and implemented before a crisis occurs. This plan, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides a roadmap that organizations can follow.

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Mercury has an 11-mile thick diamond layer between its core and mantle

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Scientists from China and Belgium recently published a study in Nature Communications that proposes the existence of a diamond layer at Mercury's core-mantle boundary. It suggests this layer is up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) thick. The finding represents a significant advance in understanding planetary differentiation processes – how planets.

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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of July 14, 2024

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Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of July 14, 2024. Sign up to receive these updates every Sunday in your inbox by subscribing to our GeekWire Weekly email newsletter. Most popular stories on GeekWire Microsoft D&I cuts impact two positions — company says main team and larger goals remain intact Reports of D&I’s death at Microsoft are greatly exaggerated. … Read More New data

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Starlink's mobile gateway tech achieves 8Gbps download speeds in offshore test

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SpaceX's ongoing efforts to enhance and expand its Starlink service, particularly for commercial and remote applications, have taken another leap forward with its recent test of a new mobile community gateway capability that can deliver download speeds of up to 8Gbps and an upload speed of 2,794.7 Mbps.

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CrowdStrike also broke Debian and Rocky Linux earlier this year – hackers are taking advantage of Friday's chaos

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Friday's events were not the first time CrowdStrike, a popular cybersecurity service provider, caused significant disruptions to multiple operating systems. To recap what happened: Windows machines worldwide began displaying the dreaded Blue Screen of Death as they booted up last Friday, impacting banks, airlines, media outlets, food chains, and many.