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Cassette Tapes Poised for a Resurgence in 2026, Thrilling ’80s Fans

music on vinyl. Although some are eager to assert that music on vinyl merely offers superior sound quality, a significant aspect of the vinyl revival is that possessing vinyl records has turned into a form of countercultural expression.

“You give money to a corporation for music streaming? I build a tangible collection.” It goes without saying that there is substantial profit to be made by tapping into the nostalgia of older music aficionados and the ongoing desire of younger music lovers to validate their retro credentials.

Currently, a comparable trend is emerging with cassette tapes as individuals from both Gen Z and Gen X are increasingly embracing an audio format that is not only cumbersome to operate but also audibly inferior to both vinyl and CDs.

How rapidly are cassette tape sales rising?

LinkedIn is undisclosed scanning your browser for 6,000 extensions without informing you

In short: Every time you visit LinkedIn in a Chrome-based browser, a hidden JavaScript routine silently probes your browser for more than 6,000 installed extensions, collects 48 hardware and software characteristics about your device, encrypts the resulting fingerprint, and attaches it to every API request you make during your session. The practice, labelled “BrowserGate” by researchers, […]

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UAEU and Naseej Implement Modern Shelving Services

Building on a longstanding collaboration with United Arab Emirates University, Naseej for Technology delivers a structured shelving realignment project that strengthens collection organization, accessibility, and operational efficiency across the university library.

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Naseej and Couchbase Collaborate to Enhance Real-Time, High-Performance Applications in Saudi Arabia

Naseej has partnered with Couchbase to integrate Capella, its modern cloud database platform for AI, into Naseej’s digital solutions. The collaboration enhances performance, scalability, and real-time capabilities, empowering institutions across the GCC to accelerate digital transformation, enable agentic workflows, and deliver next-generation user experiences.

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4 Creative Methods to Make the Most of the Thunderbolt Port on Your Computer

difference that distinguishes Thunderbolt displays from their USB-C equivalents.

Whether you’re a gamer aiming to incorporate a dedicated eGPU into your setup, in need of additional storage for specific tasks, or simply searching for a versatile cable solution, Thunderbolt provides a choice. Furthermore, you can take advantage of its extensive bandwidth and even boot a complete operating system from it. Continue reading as we reveal several clever applications for this multifunctional port — you might discover something new you can achieve with your laptop.

Alternate between high-speed drives for various tasks

Microsoft Labels Copilot ‘Entertainment Only’ Despite $30 Monthly Fee

In short: Microsoft has spent billions building Copilot into every corner of its product lineup, pitching it as an indispensable AI co-worker. Its own Terms of Use tell a different story. A clause quietly buried in the document labels Copilot “for entertainment purposes only” and warns users not to rely on it for important advice. The […]

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ESP32-S3 Gains Post-Quantum Encryption with Aethyr Edge Node Open-Source Firmware

ESP32-S3 post quantum encryption

Aethyr Research has released post-quantum encrypted IoT edge node firmware for ESP32-S3 targets that boots in 2.1 seconds and supports full PQC (Post Quantum Cryptography) handshakes in 35ms. Public-key cryptographic algorithms such as RSA and ECC will soon have to be replaced due to the advance of quantum computers that will be able to crack such encryption within a few hours to days using Shor’s algorithm. While there’s still time, Google recently updated its timeline for post-quantum cryptography migration to 2029, mostly because it’s possible to store data now for an attack once sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available, and the NIST FIPS 203 standard (ML-KEM-768) mandates quantum-resistant security by 2035. The Aethyr Edge Node open-source firmware relies on formally verified ML-KEM-768 (FIPS 203) post-quantum key exchange, BLAKE3 integrity, and XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption to implement post-quantum encryption to connect to a server over the AethyrWire Protocol (AWP).  It’s a building block […]

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