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learning / technology
Cool Site Shows Exactly Which Books Zuckerberg's Minions Illegally Downloaded to Train Meta's AI
"We’re literally running out of text in the universe to train these systems on." For all the revolutionary change artificial intelligence promises, it...
futurism.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
HP Axes Policy That Made People Wait 15 Minutes for All Customer Service Calls
Regardless of how busy HP's customer service line was, callers would be told HP was 'experiencing longer waiting time s,' in a bid to...
pcmag.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Nvidia’s all-in-one app will replace GeForce Experience later this year
The Nvidia app has even more features and is coming out of beta by the end of 2024. Nvidia’s beta app for its GPUs is...
theverge.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Only $ 329 for this Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM right now
The Beelink SER5 Pro mini PC is on sale for 23% off on Amazon. Looking for speedy PC performance while minimizing desk space takeover? Maybe you...
pcworld.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Kyiv Start-Up Tests Unified Controller for Robots and Drones
Ukraine’s young tech entrepreneurs think that a combination of robots and lessons from war-gaming could turn the tide in the war against Russia. They...
ieee.org
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
SpaceX reveals date for the seventh flight of its Starship megarocket
SpaceX is targeting Monday, January 13, for the seventh test flight of its Starship megarocket. The 120-meter-vehicle will lift off from SpaceX’s...
digitaltrends.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Pixel Thermometer updated with ‘new’ icon
In addition to the bigger Pixel Recorder, Screenshots, and Studio updates, Google has updated the Thermometer icon with a new-ish icon. Previously, the icon was...
9to5google.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
This Google Nest Doorbell oversight drives me absolutely bonkers
I would like to ding dong ditch this annoying feature. Like many people, I love to embrace a good holiday season. I buy Halloween candy...
androidauthority.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff / technology
These 10 Hidden AI Animation Tools Made Me $ 20,000/Month - And They're Completely Free!
In an era where visual content reigns supreme, animation has become a crucial element of storytelling, marketing, and creative expression. What once...
corexbox.com
@ 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship / technology
Quantexa nabs $ 175M at $ 2.6B valuation to double down on data analytics for AI
British startup Quantexa has made a name for itself over the years with its enterprise platform that employs AI and data analytics to fight money...
techcrunch.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Google’s AI enters its ‘agentic era’
The tech giant announced a new research prototype called Project Mariner along with updates for Project Astra. I stepped into a room lined with bookshelves,...
theverge.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
29Rooms Is Back — & We’re Giving Away Free Tix To Our Palm Springs Party
Everyone’s favorite party is back — and it’s hitting the road! 29Rooms, our iconic “wild interactive funhouse highlighting style and culture,” is returning in...
refinery29.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Polaris Dawn crew member describes the dramatic ride home
A crew member of SpaceX’s recent Polaris Dawn mission has described what it was like aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft as it entered Earth’...
digitaltrends.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
SoftBank Plans First Supercomputer With Nvidia Blackwell Chips
SoftBank Group Corp. will be the first to build a supercomputer with chips using Nvidia Corp.’s new Blackwell design, a demonstration of the Japanese...
bloomberg.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Google Taara could deliver internet at the speed of light
Everyone knows the woes of slow internet connection speeds, but the Google Taara chip could provide Internet to previously unreachable areas — and at...
digitaltrends.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
The Download: gene de-extinction, and Ukraine’s Starlink connection
Plus: Israel has created an AI model trained on intercepted Palestinian data This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that...
technologyreview.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Ultra-Thin 'iPhone 17 Air' Rumored to Include These 12 Features
While the so-called "iPhone 17 Air" is not expected to launch until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the ultra-thin device. Overall, the "iPhone 17...
macrumors.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Android Auto 13.0 update is now rolling out, prepares for new ‘Car Media’ feature
Google is rolling out the next version of Android Auto, version 13.0, which doesn’t bring any user-facing changes, but does continue some work behind the...
9to5google.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
All iPhone users in Los Angeles were accidentally sent an evacuation alert
Throughout the ongoing wildfires, California officials have relied on emergency alerts to communicate with citizens. This system is an important way for officials to communicate...
9to5mac.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Anthropic appears to be using Brave to power web search for its Claude chatbot
Earlier this week, Anthropic rolled out a web search feature for its AI-powered chatbot platform, Claude, bringing the bot in line with many of its...
techcrunch.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Valve hires key employees from Risk of Rain developer
Hopoo Games has stopped the production of an unannounced game as a result. It sounds like Hopoo Games, the developer of cult hit and roguelike...
engadget.com
@ 30+ days ago
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shopping / technology
Tesla sales tumble as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers
pbs.org
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
iPhone 16e camera seems to lack latest-generation Photographic Styles
With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has completely revamped the Photographic Styles feature – which was first introduced with the iPhone 13. However, despite the new iPhone 16e...
9to5mac.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Tencent, Related Stocks Jump as WeChat Gifting Tool Fuels Buying
Tencent Holdings Ltd. and stocks linked to the company rallied on Friday, fueled by investor enthusiasm over a new gifting function on its popular...
bloomberg.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple stops signing iOS 18.0.1, no longer allowing downgrades from 18.1
A week after releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.0.1. For iPhone and iPad users, this means that they can no...
9to5mac.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Your Google TV can now control smart home devices
In late September, Google announced a new feature for Google TV called the Home Panel that would make it easier to control all of your (...
digitaltrends.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Zoom lied about encryption in 2020. Now it wants to pay $ 18 million to make that go away.
The internet never forgets, though. Back in 2020, Zoom was one of the hottest software companies in the world. Its video conferencing software surged in popularity...
mashable.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
& Other Stories’ New Perfumes Smell So Expensive — But They’re Only $ 45
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Many of us see &...
refinery29.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Bending Spoons will lay off most of WeTransfer.
Bending Spoons will lay off most of WeTransfer. Bending Spoons bought WeTransfer in July and now plans to lay off 75 percent of its employees, reports...
theverge.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Agentic AI vs. AI Agents: A Technical Deep Dive
Artificial intelligence has evolved from simple rule-based systems into sophisticated, autonomous entities that perform complex tasks. Two terms that...
marktechpost.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
It’ll take more than a White House PR stunt to turn Tesla around
Elon Musk represents a reputational risk to Tesla and the company’s value could soon collapse to near zero, says John Caudwell Tesla will need...
cityam.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple officially cancels autonomous driving permit as Tesla unveils Cybercab
Apple has officially contacted the California DMV to request cancelation of its Autonomous Vehicles Program Manufacturer’s Testing Permit, effective September 27th. Their permit would’...
9to5mac.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
European leadership change means new adversaries for Big Tech
"Legislation has been adopted and now needs to be enforced." If the past five years of EU tech rules could take human form, they would...
arstechnica.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Belkin Stage PowerGrip makes iPhone into a better camera
The Belkin Stage PowerGrip adds the grip DSLR camera users are familiar with to an iPhone. Built into the grip is a battery which sends...
cultofmac.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Google Tensor heating woes are the top reason for Pixel phone returns
Google’s Pixel phones have been an odd mix of joys and frustrations over the past few years. On the one hand, they offer excellent...
digitaltrends.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Claude AI to process secret government data through new Palantir deal
Critics worry Anthropic is endangering its "ethical" AI stance due to defense associations. Anthropic has announced a partnership with Palantir and...
arstechnica.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Disney and DirecTV head into a big sports weekend with no carriage deal
Days into Disney’s latest channel blackout, it and DirecTV point out other ways to see NFL and US Open coverage. Negotiations for a new...
theverge.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Google Pixel owners say ‘Now Playing’ hardly works anymore – what do you think?
One of the best features of Google Pixel smartphones is “Now Playing,” an ambient way of tracking music that’s playing in your vicinity without...
9to5google.com
@ 30+ days ago
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business / technology
Sony’s Record Climb Makes Investors More Bullish on Gaming Boom
Sony Group Corp.’s long-awaited rise to record highs has emboldened bullish investors and analysts, who see gains extending into 2025 on a robust...
bloomberg.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Mastercard and MetaMask Unveil Groundbreaking Crypto-to-Fiat Card
Mastercard and MetaMask have launched a groundbreaking crypto-to-fiat card, allowing users to make purchases directly with their crypto holdings. In a...
gadgetreview.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
The Immersed Visor aims for spatial computing’s sweet spot
The $ 1,050 device has 4K per-eye resolution and weighs less than an iPhone 16 Pro. An Austin-based startup best known for its VR and mixed reality workspace...
engadget.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
VSCode extensions found downloading early-stage ransomware
Two malicious VSCode Marketplace extensions were found deploying in-development ransomware from a remote server, exposing critical gaps in...
bleepingcomputer.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Signal isn’t infallible, despite being one of the most secure encrypted messaging apps
Hackers could still gain access to Signal messages through hacked or stolen phones. Signal, the most secure widely available messaging app, has become a go-to...
nbcnews.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
States sue TikTok over app's effects on kids' mental health
A bipartisan group of more than a dozen state attorneys general is filing lawsuits Tuesday against social media giant TikTok, with one complaint...
cnbc.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
This Nintendo DS emulator just got a huge update, but there's bad news for Android users
melonDS finally competes with the big boys. The popular Nintendo DS emulator melonDS just hit version 1.0, with a ton of new features and optimizations. This...
androidauthority.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Modern AI systems have almost achieved Turing’s vision
The rise of generative artificial intelligence has brought us into an era where machines can perform tasks once thought exclusive to human intellect....
thebrighterside.news
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
These are the best ways to measure your body fat
Move over, BMI. It’s time to get SAD. This week, an office conversation turned to body weight. We all know that being overweight is...
technologyreview.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Samsung's new flagship laptop rivals the MacBook Pro, and it's not just because of the display
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro has a stunning 3K touchscreen, but its rich integrations and all-day battery life set it apart in a market crowded...
zdnet.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology / business
Apple announces major expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone
Tap to Pay on iPhone is the ultimate in convenience for small businesses looking to accept contactless payment from both mobile wallets and physical cards,...
9to5mac.com
@ 30+ days ago
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technology
Australia to Make Big Tech Liable for Citizens’ Online Safety
The Australian government plans to enact laws requiring big tech firms to protect its citizens online, the latest move by the center-left Labor...
bloomberg.com
@ 30+ days ago
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