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FAA: Airplanes should stay far away from SpaceXโ€™s next Starship launch

"The FAA is expanding the size of hazard areas both in the US and other countries."

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

House passes budget bill that inexplicably bans state AI regulations for ten years

The US House of Representatives just narrowly passed a budget bill, which has been referred to by President Trump and others as "one big, beautiful bill." Hidden amongst the cuts to health care, debt add-ons and tax breaks for the rich is a ten-year ban of state AI laws. You read that right. States would be banned by the federal government from enforcing laws that regulate AI for the next decade. The vote fell largely...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

NSW floods: rain reprieve expected for north NSW after deadly flooding โ€˜smashedโ€™ communities

Severe weather warning for areas further south after rain left three dead, 48,000 stranded and water levels at their highest for 100 yearsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe death toll in the NSW flood disaster has risen to four after a manโ€™s body was found in a car in floodwaters near Coffs Harbour on Friday morning.Police said a passing driver saw...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

I replaced my Ray-Ban Meta with these Amazon smart glasses - and didn't mind it

The Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) may be the most subtle-looking pair of smart glasses on the market. They're also customizable.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Why You Should Think Twice About Water Cooling Your PC

While water cooling may seem like the best option, as it's the most common, that doesn't mean it's the best.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Using AI as an Ally: What the latest UNDP Human Development Report Means for Latin America, Caribbean

DOMINICA, May 22 (IPS) - The 2025 Human Development Report warns of slowing human development progress, with disparities between rich and poor nations widening. Itโ€™s highlighting both the challenges and immense potential of artificial intelligence to improve lives.The United Nations Development Programmeโ€™s 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) says crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to โ€˜the flatlining...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Global Issues favicon Global Issues

OpenAI plans to ship 100 million pocket-sized AI devices for everyday use

OpenAI is planning to develop AI โ€œcompanionโ€ devices that will integrate artificial intelligence capabilities with everyday life, potentially opening the door to a new high-tech innovation used alongside laptops and smartphones.In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he and designer Jony Ive are developing these secret devices for mass consumption, with plans to ship 100 million units...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Brazil activists decry green rollbacks as senate passes โ€˜devastation billโ€™

Legislation would dismantle regulations in farming, mining and energy, increasing risk of widespread destructionEnvironmental activists in Brazil have decried a dramatic rollback of environmental safeguards after the senate approved a bill that would dismantle licensing processes and increase the risk of widespread destruction.The upper house passed the so-called โ€œdevastation billโ€ with 54 votes to 13 late on...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

The Nanoleaf Skylight is one of my favorite smart lights (and just hit its lowest price)

Nanoleaf's new Skylight panels can get plenty bright and colorful with a tap of a button. Just make sure to set them up properly.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Corsair Scimitar Elite SE Wireless Review: A not-so-virtual virtual Stream Deck?

Corsair's new Scimitar Elite Wireless SE sports the same design and its predecessor, but it's got a new sensor, better battery life, and it can act as a "virtual" Stream Deck.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Solana price fractal targets rally to $260, but one thing must happen first โ€” Analysts

Key takeaways:Solanaโ€™s bull flag pattern projects a rally to $260, but low spot buy volumes have analysts advising caution.After briefly dropping to $160 from $184, Solana (SOL) is attempting to reclaim a position above its key resistance at $180 for a second consecutive week. With Bitcoin (BTC) hitting an all-time high, market speculators are banking on eventual capital rotation, which could pump major altcoins like...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Save $300 on the awesome LG StandbyME Go portable monitor

Work and play wherever you go with style.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

Hours Before Trump Crypto Dinner, Democrats Push Another Bill to Stop Presidentโ€™s Digital Asset Dealings

Rep. Maxine Watersโ€™ โ€œStop TRUMP in Crypto Actโ€ would prevent the president and his immediate family from profiting off crypto ventures while he serves in office.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Senate votes to revoke Californiaโ€™s ability to set air pollution standards

The state was to require increasing sales of zero-emissions cars and passenger trucks starting in 2026.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Best Cheap Gaming Laptop of 2025: Top Budget Picks

You don't need to overspend to get a capable gaming laptop. Check out our six favorite budget-friendly gaming laptops, some of which cost less than $1,000.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

The Next Abstraction

Article URL: https://substack.com/inbox/post/164096497 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44065218 Points: 28 # Comments: 10

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

A safety institute advised against releasing an early version of Anthropicโ€™s Claude Opus 4 AI model

A third-party research institute that Anthropic partnered with to test one of its new flagship AI models, Claude Opus 4, recommended against deploying an early version of the model due to its tendency to โ€œschemeโ€ and deceive. According to a safety report Anthropic published Thursday, the institute, Apollo Research, conducted tests to see in which [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Mozilla is shutting down its read-it-later app Pocket

Pocket, Mozilla's service for saving articles to read later, is shutting down on July 8, 2025. Mozilla says it's phasing out Pocket and Fakespot, its browser extension for vetting product reviews, in an attempt "to be intentional about where we invest our time and resources" as the company continues to support Firefox. Starting today, May 22, Pocket is no longer available to download and you can't sign up for a Pocket...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

TCD, UCD students share Mary Mulvihill award for explorations of life and loss

A personal essay about the ethics of animal testing for research and a novel card game that highlights biodiversity loss were the winning entries this year. Read more: TCD, UCD students share Mary Mulvihill award for explorations of life and loss

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Silicon Republic favicon Silicon Republic

This top-rated Dyson hair dryer is on sale for the lowest price yet on Amazon

Dyson's Supersonic Nural hair dryer is $100 off for Memorial Day, an all-time-low price.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Todayโ€™s Android app deals and freebies: Agent A, Fury of Dracula, Aporkalypse, more

Thursday afternoonโ€™s best deals from the Google Play store are now ready to go down below. On your way down be sure to go score $525 off unlocked Pixel 9 Pro Fold, this $300 discount on Lenovoโ€™s touchscreen Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Copilot+ PC, and dive into the Samsung OLED smart TV Memorial Day sale thatโ€™s now live at up $2,400 off. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Agent A, Fury of Dracula,...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

7 ways to thwart phone thieves - and avoid China's infamous 'stolen iPhone building'

Phone theft is on the rise, especially in major cities. Even locked phones are tempting targets for thieves, as they can be sold for parts. Here's how to protect your device before it's too late.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

How to cheat at settlers by loading the dice (2017)

Article URL: https://izbicki.me/blog/how-to-cheat-at-settlers-of-catan-by-loading-the-dice-and-prove-it-with-p-values.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44065094 Points: 73 # Comments: 59

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

New data confirms: There really is a planet squeezed in between two stars

The planet may have formed from material transferred between the stars.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

'Major Wake-Up Call': How $400M Coinbase Breach Exposes Crypto's Dark Side

Coinbase said 69,461 customers were initially impacted by the breach, but fears remain over the threat of real-world robberies.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

I just tested a smart cooler and can never go back to toting ice (and it's $100 off)

The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is a battery-powered cooler that reliably stores perishables for up to three days without ice. It's now on sale with a limited-time deal.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Centrifuge Expands Tokenized RWAs to Solana, Starting With $400M Treasury Fund

Solana is gaining momentum in the fast-growing tokenized real-world asset space as traditional finance and DeFi gets increasingly intertwined.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

TikTok's Raunchy Love Letter to National Parks Could Save Them From Budget Cuts

Viral thirst traps are spotlighting a funding crisis for public lands. Millions of followers are paying attention.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

XRP Ledger sharpens competitive edge with fresh stablecoin additions of EURร˜P, USDB, and XSGD

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) added three stablecoins, EURร˜P, USDB, and XSGD, to its ecosystem this week. According to the announcements, each of the tokens is backed by fiat currencies and will reinforce XRPLโ€™s role in the fast-evolving global stablecoin market. Notably, XRPL is fast becoming a top choice for stablecoin issuers and institutional players due [โ€ฆ] The post XRP Ledger sharpens competitive edge with fresh...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

The FDA Released a Warning About Zyrtec and Xyzal for a Newly Discovered Side Effect

If you regularly take Zyrtec or Xyzal, the FDA wants you to be aware of this potential side effect.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

HeForShe Campaign Tackles 'Sex for Fish' Abuse Malawis Lakeshore Communities

LILONGWE, May 22 (IPS) - Women in fishing communities in Malawi's lakeshore districts of Nkhotakota and Mangochi are frequently targets of sexual exploitation for fish, a practice commonly known as 'sex for fish.' A recent report by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has unearthed disturbing accounts of women being coerced into transactional sex to access fish from male boat owners, exposing a widespread...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Global Issues favicon Global Issues

Mozilla announces shutdown of Pocket as it refocuses on Firefox

Pour one out for an App Store classic. Mozilla has just announced itโ€™s phasing out its read-it-later service, Pocket, as part of a broader effort to double down on its focus on Firefox. Hereโ€™s how itโ€™s going to work. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

The Cute Mascot of Epic Universe Brings Vibes, but Not Much Else

Celestial Park, the connecting hub of Universal's new park, doesn't have any splashy franchise theming, but it does have an adorable bear.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

Assessing Bias in AI Chatbot Responses

Abstract AI communication in the form of chatbots has brought about a new paradigm of communication and service delivery through the use oflarge language models(LLMs) like GPT. However, as these technologies are applied in daily life, questions about the bias of the answers given by chatbots also arise. In this paper, the focus will be on discussing the ethical considerations of AI chatbots, including the detection of...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

Knowledge Graph Embeddings and NLP Innovations

Knowledge Graph Question Answering (KGQA) systems facilitate the structuring of typical natural language queries and consequently retrieve specific, relevant information from knowledge graphs efficiently. Given new advances in Knowledge Graph Embeddings (KGEs) and the sophistication of Large Language Models (LLMs), significant strides are being made in understanding complex semantic relationships and multi-hop queries....

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone