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Topgolf saves $11.3M after VMware exit; ESA targets Anbernic for piracy

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Topgolf reported saving over $11.3 million after migrating away from VMware, indicating a significant cost reduction. Separately, the European Space Agency (ESA) has identified Anbernic emulation handhelds as tools facilitating piracy, though the agency notes that third-party sellers, not Anbernic itself, are primarily responsible for distributing pre-loaded ROMs. AI

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Topgolf saves $11.3M after VMware exit; ESA targets Anbernic for piracy

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware Topgolf and VMware "ran deep" before the migration. https:// arstechnica.com/information-te chnology/2026/

    Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware Topgolf and VMware "ran deep" before the migration. https:// arstechnica.com/information-te chnology/2026/10/topgolf-saved-over-11-3-million-after-leaving-vmware/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybe…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/topgolf-saved-over-11-3…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ESA targets Anbernic emulation handhelds as "superfake" piracy enablers But third-party sellers, not Anbernic, are the ones routinely selling ROM-filled SD card

    ESA targets Anbernic emulation handhelds as "superfake" piracy enablers But third-party sellers, not Anbernic, are the ones routinely selling ROM-filled SD cards. https:// arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10 /esa-targets-anbernic-emulation-handhelds-as-superfake-piracy-enablers/ # Tec…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/esa-targets-anbernic-em… arstechnica.com/…/10

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