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The constantly humming AI-news machine revved up a notch this week, what with Nvidia’s earnings report, news about OpenAI’s fundraising and the first ever data about how many people are using Meta AI. But potentially the biggest development was the passage in the California legislature of SB 1047, aimed at addressing the risks of AI. It has sparked enormous debate within the industry, which is sure to intensify in the next month as California Gov. Gavin Newsom decides whether to sign it.As we described in t
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Susan Wojcicki, a non-smoker and CEO of YouTube, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2022 at the age of 56. She died in 2024. Read more ›
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Researchers at the International Energy Research Centre (IERC), based at Tyndall National Institute, are leading research into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a deeper understanding of the complex factors impacting energy poverty. The project, entitled the Irish Energy Poverty Observatory (IREPO), aims to provide a unique platform that will enable research, development, […] Read more ›
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An ongoing furnace issue at Tesla's Texas factory raised the temperature and created a "constant haze," The Wall Street Journal reported. Read more ›
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This fancy French cookware is on par with Le Creuset. Nab the versatile 4-quart pot for 335 off right now. Read more ›
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Apple today revealed its 2024 App Store Awards finalists, including pro video camera app Kino, which is in the running for iPhone App of the Year. There are 45 finalists across 12 categories, including a first-ever Apple Vision Pro category. Apple said the awards recognize developers who delivered the "highest levels of user experience, design, and innovation" on the App Store this year. Kino was released earlier this year by... Read more ›
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U.S. software developer job listings have plummeted 56% since 2019, according to CompTIA data, as coding bootcamp graduates face mounting challenges from AI tools and widespread tech industry layoffs. For entry-level positions, postings have dropped even further at 67%. The downturn has forced several bootcamps to adapt or close. Boston's Launch Academy suspended operations in May after job placement rates fell from 90% to below 60%. Meanwhile, AI coding tools... Read more ›
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Sony is developing a portable version of the PlayStation 5, according to a new report. Read more Read more ›
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"Wicked" had the biggest opening weekend for a movie adaptation of a Broadway show. Here's how it compares to other blockbuster movies. Read more ›
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Vice President Sara Duterte said she had talked to a hitman to kill her boss if she herself were to be killed, saying she was making "no joke." Read more ›
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An array of Ubisoft games including Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora are broken on some devices running Windows 11 with version update 24H2 installed. Read more Read more ›
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Outside of London, Manchester stands as the second-biggest startup hub for tech startups in the UK, housing over 1,600 new ventures and fostering a vibrant ecosystem of innovation. A combination of world-class universities, a supportive business ecosystem, and a growing network of investors has made Manchester an ideal breeding ground for new ventures. As more ... Read more ›
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In its heyday, I used the PlayStation Portable (PSP) obsessively, but I haven't been pulled in by other handheld devices — no, not even the Nintendo Switch. That could change in the future as Sony is reportedly developing a new portable console that would offer games directly on-device, Bloomberg reports. Yes, the handheld device will allegedly have games right on the device, so you won't have to invest in a... Read more ›
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The plane was a Boeing 737 en route from Leipzig, Germany. It made a "forced landing" near Lithuania's Vilnius airport, a DHL spokesperson said. Read more ›
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President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk have become an inseparable duo. Since Trump’s reelection, the richest man in the world — and one of Trump’s top campaign donors — has been a shadow trailing him at his Florida residence. The tech billionaire has taken center stage in the incoming administration, promising to slash $2 trillion […] Read more ›
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The West focused for decades on advanced and complex systems over a sheer volume of weaponry. Russia's invasion of Ukraine shows that needs a rethink. Read more ›
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The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid bagged the top slot in our best mattresses guide. Here's all you need to know about this mattress, and whether it's a good fit for you. Read more ›
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Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images An onslaught of antitrust lawsuits could drastically change what Google looks like and how it operates — even if they don’t succeed. Continue reading… Read more ›
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The Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar is one of the most high-performing, stylish, and sophisticated smartwatches available today. Read more ›
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Comcast plans to spin off most of NBCUniversal’s cable TV networks including MSNBC, CNBC, USA and Oxygen, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The decision, which comes a month after company executives first floated the idea to investors and analysts, could pave the way for more ... Read more ›
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Last year, the board of now-collapsed fintech startup Synapse Financial Technologies discussed whether to remove the company’s CEO, Sankaet Pathak. At the time, discrepancies in Synapse’s ledgers were piling up, which the board was aware of. Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Angela Strange argued in favor of keeping Pathak in the role based on the belief that founders were best placed to run their companies, according to a person close to... Read more ›
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OpenAI is preparing to launch a frontal assault on Google. The ChatGPT owner recently considered developing a web browser that it would combine with its chatbot, and it has separately discussed or struck deals to power search features for travel, food, real estate and retail websites, according to people who have seen prototypes or designs of the products. OpenAI has spoken about the search product with website and app developers... Read more ›
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To call the last two years “tepid” for tech initial public offerings would be an understatement. In the wake of a record-smashing high in 2021, IPO deal proceeds plummeted 94% in 2022 and have been slow to recover. But 2025 could be looking up, with some big names likely to hit exchanges. At a recent event about artificial intelligence’s impact on the IPO market, Anita Ramaswamy, The Information’s financial analysis... Read more ›
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Techies know well that coaxing a large language model to give you a good answer can feel a bit like tricking a toddler. Developers have been known to write, “if you don’t give me the correct answer, I will be fired” in their prompts—successfully. That led to “prompt engineering,” a side hustle for techies who wanted to make easy money by writing and improving prompts for LLMs. Now, a host... Read more ›
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There’s a lot of excitement around artificial intelligence disrupting search. Consumers and businesses increasingly use AI tools in lieu of traditional search engines such as Google. OpenAI has added search features to ChatGPT, Meta Platforms is crawling and indexing the web for its Meta AI chatbot and the AI search startup Perplexity is nearing a $9 billion valuation. A host of other AI companies provide information about current events in... Read more ›
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OpenAI has discussed powering artificial intelligence in Samsung devices, similar to a deal the AI developer has with Apple, The Information reported. The discussions are part of a multipronged attack by OpenAI on Google, which is Samsung’s most important partner in using the Android ... Read more ›
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Last week, YouTube began introducing jewels, virtual tips that fans can buy to send creators during livestreams. YouTubers can exchange these tips for cash, a penny per jewel. The Google-owned video site is the latest to get into live tipping, which has been popular for years on Twitch. As the chart below shows, most major social apps are now offering digital tips for live streamers which generally cost about a... Read more ›
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Amazon on Thursday added a temporary 50% discount to all orders made through its new Temu competitor, Amazon Haul. The aggressive discounting coincides with the holiday shopping season and comes one week after Amazon launched Haul, which features a Temu-like assortment of cheap products like $3 ... Read more ›
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When Google CEO Sundar Pichai called Donald Trump to congratulate the president-elect on winning the election, a guest was on the line: Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, xAI and other companies, according to two people familiar with the situation. Musk’s appearance took Pichai by surprise, one of these people said. Read more ›
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