Surface Pro X users are reporting camera issues

Many Surface Pro X users have reported camera issues this week. The cameras don’t seem to work on Microsoft’s Arm-powered tablet and reinstalling drivers don’t seem to help. The Verge reports getting the error code “0xA00F4271<MediaCaptureFailedEvent> (0x80004005)” when they tried to use the camera app.

A possible cause is an expired security certificate in Windows. Some Surface Pro X owners found a temporary fix. You can change the system date to May 22 to get the camera working again. But this could cause authentication issues for other websites and services. Microsoft has not fixed the problem yet.

Dyson Submarine is the brand's first wet vacuum cleaner attachment

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The Dyson Submarine is a wet vacuum cleaner attachment for the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine and Dyson V12s Detect Slim Submarine vacuums. It can clean wet spills, stains, and debris from hard floors with a motorized microfiber roller that uses a pressurized water system. Its eight-point hydration system uses a pressurized chamber for even water distribution. It can cover up to 110m of space. The roller head has a 300ml clean water tank and a separate waste water tank to prevent dirt from spreading. The roller head is also low-profile and full-width, making it easy to reach under furniture and corners. This roller will not work with existing Dyson vacuums.

Windows 11 to get native RAR support

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Microsoft Build has heavily focused on many AI-related updates, but the developer conference also made space for a useful one for Windows 11 users: native RAR support. This will let users handle RAR files and other formats like tar, 7-zip, gz, and more without third-party apps. It will also offer better compression functionality than existing apps. The feature will be available soon, but the exact date is not confirmed. We hope it will be fast and easy to use.

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Instagram is reportedly working on a Twitter alternative

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Instagram is reportedly working on a new text-based app that could rival Twitter. According to a leaked marketing slide and details shared by Lia Haberman in her ICYMI Substack newsletter, the app, which is codenamed P92 or Barcelona, will let users sign in with their Instagram credentials and post text updates up to 500 characters with links, photos, and videos.

The app will look like a hybrid of Instagram and Twitter, based on two screenshots in the slide. It will also have moderation settings to control who can reply and mention your account. Plus, it will sync with your Instagram followers, handle, bio, verification, and blocked accounts.

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