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  • Published In: Computer Act!ve, 2024, n. 675. P. 7 1 of 2

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

Steam, a gaming service, has ended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, urging users to upgrade to a new operating system. The company has stopped releasing security updates and technical help for these versions and cannot guarantee that games will continue to function properly on them. In other news, the UK set a new record for music streaming in 2023, with nearly 180 billion songs streamed, while CD sales declined and vinyl LP sales increased. Tesla's Optimus robot has been updated with new features, including the ability to handle delicate objects like eggs. Dell has unveiled three new XPS laptops with various screen sizes and features, and LastPass is now requiring all users to set a master password with 12 characters. A Polish artist has trained robot dogs to paint, and their artwork is being exhibited. The first Mickey Mouse animation, Steamboat Willie, is now available for free download after its copyright expired. Sony has reversed its plan to remove Discovery TV shows downloaded through the PlayStation Store, and Google has revealed its top Chrome extensions of 2023, including Speechify and Equalizer. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Computer Act!ve. 2024/01, Issue 675, p7
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1461-6211
  • Accession Number:174696614
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