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The Opportunity in High Yield Crypto-Backed Loans

BTC-backed loans could be a great way for traditional finance institutions to engage with crypto at scale, says BlockFillโ€™s Ari Pine.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

6 Of The Best DeWalt Outdoor Power Tools, According To Owners

DeWalt is a well-known brand and offers a wide-range of power tools that will make outdoor projects easier. Here are six recommended by owners.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

An Anker 10K magnetic power bank is cheaper than ever

Itโ€™s never a bad idea to have a portable power bank on hand, just in case your devices run a little low on juice while youโ€™re out and about. Anker makes some of our favorite power banks, and one has dropped to its lowest price to date. The Anker 633 Magnetic Battery is currently 27 percent off at $40. As the name suggests, you can attach a compatible phone (it's designed primarily for iPhones with MagSafe support) to...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Save $250 on the Dyson V15 Detect Pro and break up with dust bunnies for good

The Dyson V15 Detect Pro cordless vacuum is $499.99 at Woot, down from the normal price of $749.99. That's a 33% discount.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Here are all 10 Formula 1 team liveries for 2025

F1 makes a splash with first preseason livery extravaganza for 2025.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Protector is the "Uber with Guns" app that lets you hire armed bodyguards on demand

According to the app store listing, Protector makes private security available to the general public in an on-demand fashion, which has earned it the name "Uber with guns."Read Entire Article

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Godot Programming Language Options in 2025

GameFromScratch.com Godot Programming Language Options in 2025 An update on our 2020 guide to Godot game engine programming options today we look at the up to date and under active development programming language options for Godot developers. This list is composed mostly of GDExtension based projects for adding various programming language support to the Godot game engine. The post Godot Programming Language Options...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: GameFromScratch favicon GameFromScratch

Appleโ€™s $599 iPhone 16e adds AI, launches February 28

As anticipated, Apple revealed the long-awaited iPhone SE refresh Tuesday. The fourth-generation device arrives three years after the last major update to the budget-minded smartphone. This one arrives with a twist, however. The SE branding has been dropped to keep the device more in line with the companyโ€™s flagships. The new iPhone 16e starts at [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Apple iPhone 16e is the new affordable Apple phone

Apple has launched its new affordable phone with an unexpected twist: A new name.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The Apple iPhone 16e is here, and itโ€™s everything we hoped for

The Apple iPhone 16e (and not the iPhone SE 4) has launched, and here's everything you need to know about the latest iPhone.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Apple reveals C1, its first in-house 5G iPhone modem, replacing Qualcomm

After years of development, Apple has unveiled what it calls C1, its first-ever in-house cellular modem. Appleโ€™s latest silicon replaces Qualcomm modem chips previously required for 5G connectivity in the iPhone. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Microsoft trained an AI model on a game no one played

World models โ€” AI algorithms capable of generating simulated environments โ€” represent one forefront of machine learning. Today, Microsoft published new research in the journal Nature detailing Muse, a model capable of generating game visuals and controller inputs. Unexpectedly, it was born out of a training set Microsoft built from Bleeding Edge. If, like me, you had completely erased that game from your memory (or...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Pokรฉmon Go developer Niantic may sell its games division for a mere $3.5 billion

Niantic, the company that developed the wildly popular augmented reality (AR) game Pokรฉmon Go, is reportedly considering selling its video games โ€” and according to a source speaking to Bloomberg, the deal could be worth just $3.5 billion. The company raised additional funding at a $9 billion valuation back in 2021. Many people still play Pokรฉmon Go, but the game no longer enjoys the same popularity it had during its...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Microsoft unveils chip it says could bring quantum computing within years

Chip is powered by worldโ€™s first topoconductor, which can create new state of matter that is not solid, liquid or gasQuantum computers could be built within years rather than decades, according to Microsoft, which has unveiled a breakthrough that it said could pave the way for faster development.The tech firm has developed a chip which, it says, echoes the invention of the semiconductors that made todayโ€™s smartphones,...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: The Guardian Technology favicon The Guardian Technology

New Instagram DM features allow you to translate, schedule, and pin messages

Instagram is doubling down on its DMs with message translation, scheduling, and pinning, in addition to new music-sharing features and QR code invites.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum computing chip uses a new kind of superconductor

Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, a chip for quantum computing, which it said will enable computers to solve incredibly difficult industrial-scale problems in mere years instead of the decades current machines need. The company explained that Majorana 1 is the first quantum computing chip that uses a Topological Core architecture. Specifically, it uses a new type of material called a topoconductor or a topological...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Apple launches new iPhone 16e: Hereโ€™s everything you need to know

Apple has officially taken the wraps off of the all-new iPhone 16e. The device features an all-new design paired with the A18 chip inside, a 48MP camera, and full Apple Intelligence support. It also features the first-ever Apple-designed 5G cellular modem, the C1 chip. The new iPhone 16e starts at $599 for 128GB and will be available to pre-order Friday, with the first orders arriving on February 28. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

The Best Mesh Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Build Scalable GenAI Applications in the Cloud: From Data Preparation to Deployment

The cloud has proven to be a main enabler for large AI deployments because it provides AI-native APIs for rapid prototyping, elastic computing, and storage to address scaling problems. This article covers how to build and scale GenAI applications in the cloud. The Importance of the Cloud in GenAI The cloud is critical for contemporary GenAI applications because it can accommodate vast processing power, data storage,...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

Microsoftโ€™s Muse AI can design video game worlds after watching you play

Microsoft new Muse AI system learns to generate interactive 3D game worlds by watching gameplay footage, marking a major advance in artificial intelligence's ability to understand spatial environments and human interactions.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: VentureBeat favicon VentureBeat

A new Microsoft chip could lead to more stable quantum computers

Microsoft announced today that it has made significant progress in its 20-year quest to make topological quantum bits, or qubitsโ€”a special approach to building quantum computers that could make them more stable and easier to scale up. Researchers and companies have been working for years to build quantum computers, which could unlock dramatic new abilitiesโ€ฆ

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: MIT Technology Review favicon MIT Technology Review

Instagram upgrades DMs with music sharing, message scheduling, translation, and more

Instagram is upgrading its direct messages, also known as DMs, with a handful of new features that make its messaging system more competitive with alternatives, like Appleโ€™s iMessage and other third-party apps. On Wednesday, Instagram users globally will gain access to tools to translate messages across 99 languages, tools to schedule and pin messages to [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only....

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Muse is Xboxโ€™s generative AI model for gameplay ideation

Microsoft researchers have created the first generative AI model, Muse, for game ideation.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: VentureBeat favicon VentureBeat

Introducing Azure AI Foundry Labs: A hub for the latest AI research and experiments at Microsoft

Weโ€™re thrilled to announce the launch of Azure AI Foundry Labs, a hub for developers, startups, and enterprises to explore groundbreaking innovations from research at Microsoft. The post Introducing Azure AI Foundry Labs: A hub for the latest AI research and experiments at Microsoft appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Azure Blog favicon Azure Blog

Snag an Apple Watch Series 9 for less than $400 at Best Buy

As of Feb. 19, get the Apple Watch Series 9 for less than $400 at Best Buy.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

US Army soldier pleads guilty to AT&T and Verizon hacks

Cameron John Wagenius pleaded guilty to hacking AT&T and Verizon and stealing a massive trove of phone records from the companies, according to court records filed on Wednesday. Wagenius, who was a U.S. Army soldier, pleaded guilty to two counts of โ€œunlawful transfer of confidential phone records informationโ€ on an online forum and via an [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Tether unveils โ€˜TradeFiโ€™ to transform global trade with blockchain solutions

Tether has introduced TradeFi, a new service designed to enhance global trade through innovative financing solutions. On Feb. 19, the companyโ€™s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, shared the announcement on X, emphasizing that TradeFi will address the financial needs of modern commerce. TradeFi expands Tetherโ€™s growing product portfolio, which already includes stablecoins, asset tokenization, and wallet development [โ€ฆ] The post Tether...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Apple Store is down ahead of new iPhone launch

Apple Store is down in anticipation of what is likely a new member of the iPhone family.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Community Gaming Launches CGX Airdrop, Prediction Market on Ethereumโ€™s Ronin Network

The CGX token is now live on Ethereum sidechain network Ronin, alongside Community Gamingโ€™s new Forkast prediction markets platform.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Level Zero Health bags ยฃ5.5, the largest Pre-Seed round raised by a European female-founded company

It's not every day that you hear about the application of a kind of life-changing tech and wonder why it hasn't always existed.Sensor-powered continuous monitoring has transformed the lives of millio...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Tech.eu favicon Tech.eu

I Still Donโ€™t Like Tether (USDT) On Bitcoin And Lightning

Having USDT on Bitcoin and Lightning creates a potential threat to Bitcoinโ€™s security and is a stain on the soul of Bitcoin.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Nigeria demands $81 billion from Binance in unprecedented tax and penalty blitz

Nigeriaโ€™s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has taken legal action against Binance Holdings Limited, demanding over $81 billion in unpaid taxes and penalties. On Nov. 19, local media outlet Nairametrics reported that this claim includes $79.5 billion in economic damages and an additional N231 million ($153,223) tied to Binanceโ€™s operations. The tax authority also seeks [โ€ฆ] The post Nigeria demands $81 billion from...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

How Slow Ventures is giving the creator economy a rebrand

The team at early-stage VC firm Slow Ventures last week launched a $60 million fund entirely dedicated to investing in creators, with an eye toward helping them launch businesses. The idea is that the same entrepreneurial spirit and niche expertise that has helped creators build community is what would make them great founders. According to [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch Startups favicon TechCrunch Startups

Nothing Phone (3a) vs iPhone camera comparison undermined by sly ultrawide video trick [Gallery]

In a video this week, Nothing shows off how its upcoming Phone (3a) series brings big camera improvements, but thereโ€™s a shady little video trick that you might have missed when the video quality is compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

X in talks to raise money at a $44B valuation

Elon Muskโ€™s X is in talks to raise money from investors at a $44 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports. Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter, for the same price back in 2022. The news comes as Fidelity Investments marked down its Twitter stake back in December by around 70% from the 2022 sale price [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch