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OpenAI and Softbank are starting a $500 billion AI data center company

Image: The White House (YouTube) A plan to build a system of data centers for artificial intelligence has been revealed in a White House press conference, with Masayoshi Son, Sam Altman, and Larry Ellison joining Donald Trump to announce The Stargate Project. Their companies, Softbank, OpenAI, and Oracle (respectively), along with MGX are listed as โ€œinitial equity fundersโ€ for $500 billion in investments over the next...

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

How To Zip And Unzip Files On Android

Zipping and unzipping files on a computer is a convenient method for sending and receiving large files, but did you know your phone can do it too?

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

How Meta Tried To Lure TikTok Users to Instagram

In the days before TikTok went dark, Instagram and Facebook released a flurry of new features and ran advertisements promoting its platforms as a comparable alternative.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Wired - Business favicon Wired - Business

How Meta Tried to Lure TikTok Users to Instagram

In the days before TikTok went dark, Instagram and Facebook released a flurry of new features and ran advertisements promoting its platforms as a comparable alternative.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Wired - Business favicon Wired - Business

Metaโ€™s next smart glasses may be with Oakley

Oakleys are considered stylish and popular with athletes โ€” which is probably why Metaโ€™s keen to partner. | Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images Meta may be releasing new Oakley-branded smart glasses later this year, according to a new Bloomberg report. The Oakley-branded glasses, internally referred to as โ€œSupernova 2โ€, would be based on the brandโ€™s Sphaera glasses. Instead of housing the cameras on the side, the Supernova...

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Hunyuan3D 2.0 โ€“ High-Resolution 3D Assets Generation

Article URL: https://github.com/Tencent/Hunyuan3D-2 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42786040 Points: 52 # Comments: 12

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Instagram's Newest Tactic to Entice TikTokkers Is a Video Editing App

Instagram's new Edits app will be available this spring. But thanks to new presidential action, creators can still use TikTok's CapCut.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

BrainFlood: Runtime code generation via reflection in .NET

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Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Reddit Programming favicon Reddit Programming

Hisense A9 e-ink smartphone returns with expanded storage and memory

A new version of Hisense's e-ink smartphone recently appeared with slightly updated specs. The device might suit users seeking a versatile and flexible e-reader but who don't necessarily need the most advanced phone. The company initially released the A9 in 2022 with options for 4 GB or 6 GB of...Read Entire Article

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Hisense's A9 e-ink smartphone returns with expanded storage and memory

A new version of Hisense's e-ink smartphone recently appeared with slightly updated specs. The device might suit users seeking a versatile and flexible e-reader but who don't necessarily need the most advanced phone. The company initially released the A9 in 2022 with options for 4 GB or 6 GB of...Read Entire Article

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 22, #591

Here are some hints โ€” and the answers โ€” for Connections No. 591 for Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Crypto.com Relaunches US Institutional Exchange With Trump in White House

Crypto.com is rolling out services for institutional and advanced traders in the U.S. amid renewed regulatory optimism.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Perplexity launches Sonar API, taking aim at Google and OpenAI with real-time AI search

Perplexity's Sonar is a real-time AI search API challenging Google and OpenAI with disruptive pricing and superior performance.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: VentureBeat favicon VentureBeat

How to Watch the Rare Planet Parade Twinkle Across the Night Sky

Six planets are lining up in a row from our Earthly view of the cosmos, in a spectacle that'll be visible in January through to February.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

Coinbase CEO predicts Bitcoin reaching multimillion-dollar prices as adoption continues

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) will reach the โ€œmultiple millions price rangeโ€ if countries begin implementing strategic Bitcoin reserves following the US. Speaking during an appearance on CNBCโ€™s Squawk Box, Armstrong argued that institutional adoption, the approval of crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETF) in the US, the potential approval of friendly legislation, and [โ€ฆ] The post...

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Stargate Project: SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, MGX to build data centers

Article URL: https://apnews.com/article/trump-ai-openai-oracle-softbank-son-altman-ellison-be261f8a8ee07a0623d4170397348c41 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42785891 Points: 236 # Comments: 254

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

How to Prepare for Abstract: The Consumer-Focused Ethereum Blockchain

Consumer-focused Ethereum layer-2 network Abstract is launching its mainnet soon. Hereโ€™s how to get started on day one.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Report: Meta could release its first true AR headset as soon as 2027

Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has released a report about Meta's next steps in hardware, crediting sources familiar with the company's work. According to these insiders, Meta is developing at least three new smart glasses models and has set a roadmap toward releasing its first true augmented reality glasses. The company is reportedly also continuing efforts to implement AI tools in a wrist wearable and in earbuds. Meta...

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Instagram is showing your friends which Reels youโ€™ve liked

Instagram now shows your friends which Reels you've liked, raising concerns about privacy and oversharing.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Bitcoin holds above $106K as traders bite nails over the absence of Trump crypto executive order

Bitcoin price bounces back above $106,000 as the US Dollar Index cools and markets react positively to Trumpโ€™s pro-America agenda.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Trump Fires Cyber Safety Board Investigating Salt Typhoon Hackers

In a letter sent today, the acting DHS secretary terminated membership to all advisory boards, including the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) tasked with investigating state-sponsored cyber threats against the US.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Dark Reading favicon Dark Reading

New year, same streaming headaches: Netflix raises prices by up to 16 percent

The cheapest ad-free plan increases from $15.49 to $17.99.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Android 15 QPR2 Beta removes globe iconย for one keyboard/language

Google is rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 this afternoon to Pixel devices, and the biggest user-facing change is the removal of the globe icon in the bottom-right corner when you only have one keyboard/language set. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

'Protected' Bitcoin ETFs Hitting the Marketโ€”Here's What That Means

Bitcoinโ€™s price has been a roller coaster ride for investors, but a new batch of ETFs seeks to offer up to 100% downside protection.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Sonic 4 comes to theaters in March 2027

Image: Paramount The fourth Sonic movie now has an official release date: March 19th, 2027, according to Variety. Right around the release of the very successful Sonic the Hedgehog 3 last December, news hit that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 was in the works, but at the time, the movie only had a spring 2027 release window. Sonic films have drawn all-star cast members over the years, such as Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, who has...

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Every Starlink Dish Available: What's The Difference Between Them?

Are you looking to invest in Starlink but are unsure which hardware is best for your needs? Here is a list of all the Starlink dishes that are available.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Scale AIโ€™s Alexandr Wang has published an open letter lobbying Trump to invest in AI

Scale AI's CEO Alexandr Wang has five recommendations for President Trump to keep the US ahead of China on AI. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

This iPhone 17 Air design leak has Google Pixel written all over it

Apple is reportedly chasing a design makeover for its upcoming "slim" warrior. As per fresh leak, it could end up looking dangerously close to Google's Pixels.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Ryan Gosling Could Star in Shawn Levyโ€™s Star Wars Movie

Little is known about Levy's project, but it could send the Blade Runner and Barbie star to, well, the stars.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

Meta is trying to lure TikTok creators with a new bonus program

The TikTok ban may have lasted only a few hours (at least for now), but Meta is still trying to capitalize on its rivalโ€™s tenuous future. Meta has rolled out a new โ€œbreakthrough bonus programโ€ that offers up to $5,000 to creators who are new to the companyโ€™s apps. According to Meta, the bonus program is open to US adults who โ€œhave an existing presence on a third party social app that you can link or already have linked...

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Netflix Is Increasing Subscription Prices. Here's How Much Your Plan Will Cost

The ad tier is going up, too.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Metaโ€™s Community Notes wonโ€™t apply to paid ads

Meta's shift to Community Notes excludes paid ads, highlighting its ongoing prioritization of profits over user accountability.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

An Expert Explains How to Tell When Wine Is Corked (and What to Do About It)

Corked wine is bad wine. Here's how to tell if you have a bad bottle and what you can do to remedy the situation.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Apple M5: everything we know about Appleโ€™s next-generation chip

With Appleโ€™s M5 chip expected to launch this year, what kind of performance and features should you expect? Weโ€™ve scoured the rumor mill to find the answers.

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

COM Design Pattern for Automation With Selenium and Cucumber

The Component Object Model (COM) is a design pattern that allows you to structure tests in test automation projects. Inspired by the popular Page Object Model (POM), COM goes beyond handling entire pages and focuses on specific UI components, such as buttons, text fields, dropdown menus, or other reusable elements. In this tutorial, we will explain how to implement COM to test a web application with Selenium WebDriver...

Published on: January 21, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone