Intel ditches human customer support for ‘one of the first of its kind in the semiconductor industry’ system made up of Copilot-powered AI agents

Ask Intel is an AI-powered assistant replacing phone-based support and centralizing warranty, troubleshooting, and case management online.
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HP says the memory chip crunch isn’t going anywhere soon – and also warns of PC sales slump

AI-induced memory shortages and increasing costs won’t make PCs cheaper any time soon, HP warns.

‘An exceptional 3D printing experience’: Our 3D printer expert praised the high-speed Creality K1 – and for $309, it’s perfect for beginners

At just over $300, the high-speed, beginner-friendly Creality K1 offers an affordable way to get started with 3D printing.
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Another top adult site reveals data leak – Frivol says around 479,000 users may be affected

An adult site kept an open database, but it played down its importance.

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Who needs a Chromebook? This HP Windows 11 laptop is perfect for hybrid workers – and includes with a 15.6in touchscreen and Microsoft 365 for under $300

It’s the perfect day-to-day laptop for students and remote & hybrid professionals.

An itchy, tasty bonus: Get Resident Evil Requiem free with Samsung’s massive 5K-class ultrawide monitor deal

5120 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz speed, and cinematic 32:9 immersion, and an itchy, tasty extra.

‘Elegant and ingenious’: The Herman Miller Embody is our best office chair for long hours – now our top pick for comfort gets a $406 price-cut

Herman Miller’s Embody has the features I look for in a high-end ergonomic chair, including dynamic support that adapts to your movements during long hours at the desk.
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RAM shortage? Australian outfit sells server with 1TB RAM and four Xeon CPUs for $1200 — Decade-old powerhouse has rare Intel SSD, two redundant 1.1kW PSUs and is worth thousands more in parts

This Dell PowerEdge R820 probably cost one hundred times more when it went on sale back in the early 2010s; it is an absolute bargain, a true one-off.
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This new cybercrime platform lets hackers run malicious Google Ads and hide from Google’s screening process

1Campaign has been around for three years and comes with a fancy dashboard.

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Why enterprise security now depends on independence, not upgrades

It is a change-management decision with financial, operational, and risk consequences.