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Carbon, a new programming language from Google, aims to be C++ successor

Carbon, the latest programming language to be built within Google, was unveiled today as an experimental successor to C++. Over the years, Google has created a few programming languages, some of which have become more popular and prominent than others. For example, Golang (or simply Go) was created for the purpose of improving the development of servers and distributed systems and has since been…
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Samsung announces next Galaxy Unpacked event for August 10

Samsung today confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event is set for Wednesday, August 10. Foldables, wearables, and earbuds are all expected at the 9:00 a.m. ET keynote. As always, the event description is light on details, but recent leaks more than make up for that. It will be streamed live on Samsung.com and YouTube.  Innovation isn’t just about radical ideas; it’s about unlocking…
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Twitch unveils built-in fundraising tool for streamers

Twitch creators will soon be able to raise money for charity directly on the livestreaming platform. The company launched a closed beta of Twitch Charity today to a select group of partners and affiliates, according to a blog post. Donations will be processed through the…
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Another Activision Blizzard studio is working to unionize

Workers at the studio formerly known as Vicarious Visions are attempting to unionize. On Tuesday, quality assurance staff at Blizzard Albany went public with the news that they had filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In a Twitter thread, the group said it was seeking representation with the Communications Workers of America. The approximately 20 workers…
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Dell’s affordable G16 gaming laptop features a 12th-gen Intel CPU and NVIDIA RTX graphics

New Alienware laptops with optional 480Hz displays aren’t the only computers Dell announced today. The company also has a new option for those looking for something more affordable. The G16 represents the first 16-inch laptop for the company’s Dell Gaming brand. Dell went with a 16:10 panel that features a 2,560 x 1,600 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, G-Sync compatibility and a modest 300 nits…
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