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Four things enterprises need to think about for effective agents

Writer CEO May Habib explains the four things companies need to know before setting off on their agentic AI journey.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: VentureBeat favicon VentureBeat

Apple could launch a smart home control center next year

Apple is rumored to be working on a new smart home product. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported that the company is developing a wall-mounted display for controlling appliances, interacting with Siri and videoconferencing. The tablet is said to look "like a square iPad" with "a roughly 6-inch screen." It would have a camera at the top as well as internal speakers and a built-in rechargeable battery. His sources said this...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Amazon Employee Data Compromised in MOVEit Breach

The data leak was not actually due to a breach in Amazon's systems but rather that of a third-party vendor; the supply chain incident affected several other clients as well.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Dark Reading favicon Dark Reading

Who Were William Hewlett & David Packard? The Men Behind A Global Tech Powerhouse

If you've ever wondered about its history, Hewlett-Packard had fairly humble beginnings for a major company.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Kroto

Record & translate video guides in 60+ languages with AI Discussion | Link

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Product Hunt favicon Product Hunt

How agentic RAG can be a game-changer for data processing and retrieval

Organizations have already started upgrading from vanilla RAG pipelines to agentic RAG, thanks to the wide availability of large language models with function calling capabilities and new agentic frameworks.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: VentureBeat favicon VentureBeat

23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its staff

More than 200 employees of 23andMe are being laid off as part of the company’s ongoing cost-cutting measures. The layoffs will impact 40 percent of the genetic testing company’s workforce. 23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki said in a statement released on Monday that the staff reduction would save the beleaguered company more than $35 million. She called the layoffs β€œdifficult but necessary actions as we...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

T-Mobile, Mint Mobile outage maps: See which regions are affected

T-Mobile, Mint Mobile outage maps: See which regions are affected

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Postiz

Your ultimate AI social media scheduling tool Discussion | Link

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Product Hunt favicon Product Hunt

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, November 2024 Edition

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 89 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software. November's patch batch includes fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited by attackers, as well as two other flaws that were publicly disclosed prior to today.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Krebs on Security favicon Krebs on Security

Moody’s Rating adds telecoms, airlines, utilities to highest risk category

The financial ratings service says industry digital reliance increases cyber risk. The post Moody’s Rating adds telecoms, airlines, utilities to highest risk category appeared first on CyberScoop.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CyberScoop favicon CyberScoop

Liquify Pro

Create Shopify 2.0 themes with Webflow and Github Discussion | Link

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Product Hunt favicon Product Hunt

X rival Bluesky sees more than 700,000 new users after the U.S. election

Bluesky has gained more than 700,000 new users after the U.S. presidential election.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

23andMe to lay off 40% of staff in desperate restructuring effort

Home genetics company 23andMe continues to struggle as demand for casual gene tracing declines. On Monday, the company announced that it has decided on a restructuring plan to help reduce expenses. A significant part of the downsizing is eliminating around 200 positions, about 40 percent of 23andMe's workforce. The company...Read Entire Article

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Unusual Raku Features

Article URL: https://buttondown.com/hillelwayne/archive/five-unusual-raku-features/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42120090 Points: 246 # Comments: 137

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

iFixit teardown reveals new Mac mini has a β€˜repairable future’ despite compact design

Apple recently announced a new generation of the Mac mini, which introduced a new and much more compact design. We’ve already seen some tidbits about what’s inside this Mac mini, but iFixit has now shared its traditional teardown showing even more details about how Apple built its most compact Mac ever. more…

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Oura’s Perimenopause Report Shows the Gap in Women’s Health Research

Most women don’t know what’s going to happen during perimenopause. Smart-ring manufacturers are stepping in to provide data and guidance.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Google Home app redesigning media controls, adding β€˜Member access’

In addition to β€œAI Camera Search” with clip descriptions, Google today detailed other upcoming Home app features, like a redesign of media controls. more…

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Bitcoin Price Breaks Above $90,000 as 'Trump Trade' Continues to Spur Markets

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan expects Bitcoin to breach $100,000 by year’s end and $200,000 by the end of 2025.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Unlock global growth with Google Play's tax and compliance initiatives

Posted by Aditya Pathak – Product Manager, Google Play We know how complex it can be to navigate the ever-changing landscape of commerce and payments, especially when it comes to global tax and regulatory compliance. In just two years, we've seen a significant increase in the number of new regulations impacting Google Play developers. By partnering with Google Play, you're not just accessing a global marketplace...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Android Developers Blog favicon Android Developers Blog

Bitcoin Blasts to $90K as Crypto Rally Shakes Out $900M of Leveraged Bets

Crypto prices continue melting upwards since Donald Trump's election victory as investors reprice digital assets in anticipation of a friendlier government.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Is T-Mobile down? Users report widespread outages

T-Mobile and its Mint Mobile subsidiary had trouble on Tuesday.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Apple targeting March release for new wall-mounted smart display product: report

Apple is aiming to release its first Apple Intelligence-powered smart home device as early as March, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The product will take the form of β€œa wall-mounted display” that resembles a traditional home security panel. Apple’s hope is that it will serve as a β€œcommand center for the home” with a combination of Apple apps, Apple Intelligence, and integration with HomeKit. more…

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

For the second time this year, NASA’s JPL center cuts its workforce

"If we hold strong together, we will come through this."

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has fantastic hair tech thanks to FIFA and Madden

Image: BioWare EA has shared a lengthy blog detailing all the technical work that went into rendering hair in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. While it used to be, and in some cases still is, a struggle to find a game with a character creator that included a diverse range of hairstyles, newer games are getting better at providing styles to represent folks on the kinky / curly hair spectrum where a lot of people of color...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

TikTok is integrating with influencer shopping app LTK, videos show

An integration with LTK, an app that lets consumers shop from creator and influencers’ recommendations, is rolling out on TikTok, according to videos by select creators viewed by TechCrunch. The collaboration could boost fashion creators’ ability to earn affiliate commissions via LTK, while also making it easier for consumers to locate the clothes and accessories […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Trump expected to try to stop looming TikTok ban

President-elect Donald Trump will try to prevent TikTok from getting banned in the United States, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday. During his campaign, Trump promised voters that he would save the popular social media app if elected. Former Trump adviser and campaign manager Kellyanne Conwaytold the Post that the president-elect β€œappreciates the breadth and […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Biden Administration to support the UN convention against cybercrime sponsored by autocratic nations

Senior US government officials have confirmed that the Biden Administration is ready to support a United Nations treaty on cybercrime. The legally binding agreement would be a first and could help shape the UN's future legal initiatives and cooperation in fighting and investigating cyber threats.Read Entire Article

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

New Essay Competition Explores AI's Role in Cybersecurity

The essays are to focus on the impact that artificial intelligence will have on European policy.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Dark Reading favicon Dark Reading

Dogecoin ETFs Aren’t as Crazy as They Sound, Analysts Say

The meme coin was created as a joke in 2013, but analysts say Dogecoin has a serious chance at making a Wall Street debut.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Trustwave and Cybereason announce merger

The deal is expected to fully close in early 2025. The post Trustwave and Cybereason announce merger appeared first on CyberScoop.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CyberScoop favicon CyberScoop

Bitcoin Hash Ribbons Indicator: Miners Show Unwavering Optimism as Hash Rate Hits New Highs

Bitcoin's hash rate is surging to new all-time highs, signaling strong miner confidence in the network's future. Discover how the Hash Ribbons Indicator helps decode miner sentiment and why this bullish crossover could hint at upcoming price momentum.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Jump on These Early Black Friday Deals Now to Save Big

The biggest shopping day of the year is just around the corner, and steep discounts on home, kitchen, electronics, and other categories are already hitting the internet.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

What Is Bluesky? Everything to Know About the Social Media Site

Bluesky, a social media network that's similar to Elon Musk's X, has added more than 700,000 new users since the election.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

What if AI doesn’t just keep getting better forever?

New reports highlight fears of diminishing returns for traditional LLM training.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica