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Intel’s Unreleased Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU Surfaces, Signaling Potential Arrow Lake Refresh

An unannounced Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor has appeared in benchmark listings, showing significant performance improvements over existing models. The leak suggests Intel may be preparing a refresh of its Arrow Lake desktop processors with enhanced memory capabilities.

Unexpected Intel Processor Emerges in Benchmark Leak

Intel appears to be testing an enhanced version of its Arrow Lake desktop processor, according to recent benchmark listings that have surfaced online. The previously unannounced Core Ultra 7 270K Plus was spotted in a Geekbench database entry, revealing performance metrics that suggest Intel may be refining its current-generation architecture rather than immediately transitioning to next-generation designs.

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Meta Discontinues Windows Messenger App, Users Shift to Secure Alternatives

Meta is officially discontinuing its Messenger app for Windows and Mac, leaving users to seek alternatives. Secure messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Session offer robust replacements with enhanced privacy features.

Messenger for Windows and Mac Reaches End of Life

Meta is officially deprecating its Windows and Mac support for the Messenger app, with the change taking effect on December 15, according to reports. This move will redirect PC users attempting to launch the app to the Facebook desktop environment, where messaging tools, including calling features, will remain accessible. Sources indicate that the Messenger app has already been removed from the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store, signaling the phased rollout of this transition.