Republa.net: a blog about #tech.
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Outlook outage hits hard: Microsoft faces wave of user complaints
On October 10, 2024, a major Outlook outage left users unable to access their accounts, impacting businesses and individuals globally. Microsoft is actively investigating the…
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Google Play forced to open the doors to rival app stores
A federal judge ruled that Google must allow third-party app stores and alternative billing methods on its Android platform. The ruling, part of Epic Games’…
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Mozilla Thunderbird for Android
Mozilla has launched the long-awaited Thunderbird email app for Android. This privacy-first, feature-rich email client is now available in beta on Google Play and GitHub.…
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WP Engine vs. Automattic: a WordPress battle that might just affect You too
WP Engine and Automattic are embroiled in a legal dispute over trademarks, access to WordPress resources, and alleged extortion. WP Engine claims Automattic is demanding…
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Google files antitrust complaint against Microsoft
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud licensing practices, including a 400% surcharge for using Windows Server…
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Microsoft’s Windows App goes universal: available on all major platforms
The Windows App isn’t just another software drop; it’s a shift in how Microsoft delivers its virtual services to users everywhere. Whether you’re looking at…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 – AI-Powered Productivity
Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 brings a host of AI-driven updates, enhancing productivity and collaboration across the Microsoft suite. New tools like Copilot Pages, Python…
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OpenAI o1- better at complex problem-solving
OpenAI recently introduced its latest AI models, the o1-preview and o1-mini, designed for handling more complex tasks like math, coding, and scientific problem-solving. These models…
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OpenAI Worth $100 Billion: The Real Deal or Just a Fancy Calculator With a Marketing Team?
OpenAI’s $100 billion valuation might sound like a golden ticket to the future, but is it really worth all that cash? With investors throwing money…
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Exploring PrivateGPT and LocalGPT: Enhancing Conversations with Your Personal Documents
Ever since I started using #ChatGPT, one of my goals was to engage in meaningful conversations with the AI while leveraging my own personal information…