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OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5 ‘Orion,’ its largest AI model yet
Updated 2:40 pm PT: Hours after GPT-4.5’s release, OpenAI removed a line from the AI model’s white paper that said “GPT-4.5 is not a frontier AI model.” GPT-4.5’s new white paper does not include that line. You can find a link to the old white paper here. The original article follows. OpenAI announced on Thursday […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:
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Meet the Android Studio Team: A Conversation with Android Developer UX Manager, Dan Dole
Posted by Ashley Tschudin – Social Media Specialist, MTP at Google Welcome to "Meet the Android Studio Team"! In this blog series, we introduce you to the passionate people who create the Android development tools you use every day. Get to know the engineers, designers, product managers, and more who work hard to craft the best possible experience for Android developers, and explore their unique perspectives. Dan Dole:...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 is better at convincing other AIs to give it money
OpenAI’s next major AI model, GPT-4.5, is highly persuasive, according to the results of OpenAI’s internal benchmark evaluations. It’s particularly good at convincing another AI to give it cash. On Thursday, OpenAI published a white paper describing the capabilities of its GPT-4.5 model, code-named Orion, which was released Thursday. According to the paper, OpenAI tested […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Hands-on with Alexa Plus in the smart home
Oh, Alexa, how you’ve changed. The long-awaited new Alexa, Alexa Plus, is set to bring a more conversational, context-aware, and capable assistant to your smart home. With a new voice (eight of them, in fact) and a new attitude, this is the biggest change to the voice assistant since it debuted in 2014. And it […]
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OnePlus has a message for Watch 3 customers who somehow missed the whole typo thing
Here's the letter going out with OnePlus Watch 3 shipments to address that 'Meda' business.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Microsoft Rolls Out Fresh Outlook Fix After Faulty Windows Update
Windows 11 users can deploy a workaround or await the update rollout.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Expect to See Samsung’s Super Slim Galaxy S25 Edge Really Soon
We're expecting it to have the same camera sensor and processor as the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Want a handheld gaming PC? The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is under $500
The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is a handheld gaming PC that runs on Windows 11. It's on sale from Best Buy for an affordable $450, following a $200 discount.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Lifetime access to your own personal AI assistant is only A$102
Take advantage of this Mashable Shop deal on a lifetime subscription to AI MagicX on sale for A$102.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:4 days left to save up to $325 at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Don’t let the world of AI pass you by. You have just four days left to secure your spot at TechCrunch Sessions: AI and get savings of up to $325. But make sure to act fast — this offer ends on March 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. There’s never been a better time to network […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:TikTok sunsets its creator marketplace for TikTok One, a broader solution with AI tools
TikTok is preparing to sunset its creator marketplace in favor of a new, more expanded experience, the company has informed businesses and creators via email. The online platform, which connects brands with creators for collaborating on ads and other sponsorships, will stop allowing creator invitations or the creation of new campaigns as of Saturday the […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Shokz OpenFit 2 review: The most comfortable earbuds you can buy are now even better
Shokz's OpenFit 2 deliver almost everything we could want from open-ear earbuds.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Pokémon Champions is all about the battles
Game Freak dropped a surprise trailer at today’s Pokémon Presents livestream for something called Pokémon Champions. It’s a dedicated battle sim, recalling the glory days of Pokémon Stadium for the N64. This means that Champions distills the franchise's formula down to just battling, with a heavy emphasis on multiplayer. To that end, the game is cross-platform, with the developer saying that players on “Nintendo Switch...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:How to stop Google Androids SafetyCore feature from scanning your photos
A Google Android app for ostensibly protecting sensitive information has sparked backlash from users saying it does just the opposite. Here's how to uninstall it.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Brutal 20% Ethereum price sell-off is not over, but is there a silver lining for ETH?
Ethereum price has yet to recover from its 20% correction, but investors’ choice to pivot away from memecoins and Solana could be ETH’s saving grace.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Accounting hasn’t fully embraced AI yet — Quanta just raised $4.7M to change that
Quanta, founded by a former Affirm engineer, sells an AI-powered accounting platform to software companies. It has raised a seed round led by Accel. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Viral Trump Gaza Video Shows How Quickly AI Slop Can Spread
Bizarre AI videos are nothing new, but as AI models become more advanced and easier to use, they show up in new contexts.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Swim Out, Through the Ages, Chicken Police, more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best prices courtesy of Google Play are now ready to go. On your way down, be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking on GoPro’s HERO 12 Black Creator Edition at $150 off as well as this $100 price drop on Acer’s latest Chromebook Plus Spin 714 with the Intel Core Ultra, Samsung’s 32-inch M7 4K Smart Monitor at $100 off, and the new super budget-friendly Galaxy A16 back at the $175...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Figure will start ‘alpha testing’ its humanoid robot in the home in 2025
Figure is planning to bring its humanoids into the home sooner than expected. CEO Brett Adcock confirmed on Thursday that the Bay Area robotics startup will begin “alpha testing” its Figure 02 robot in the home setting later in 2025. The executive says the accelerated timeline is a product of the company’s “generalist” Vision-Language-Action (VLA) […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Preserved in Glass: How Mount Vesuvius Locked This Roman’s Brain in Time
Researchers found organic glass in the skull of a volcano victim, indicating the extreme and unique environment triggered by Vesuvius's eruption in 79 CE.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:The pre-order perks for Samsung’s Galaxy A56 and A36 have leaked
Here's what you'll get if you pre-order.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Instagram May Spin Off Reels As a Standalone App, Report Says
The effort is said to be part of Meta's initiative, called Project Ray, aimed at taking on TikTok.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Temu is cheaper than archrival Amazon by 40% on average - but not the most popular products, research finds
Aggressive discounting helps Temu compete, yet ongoing trust concerns may limit its ability to overtake Amazon.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:This new Lenovo laptop I tested proves work computers don't have to be boring
Lenovo's 10th-Gen Yoga Slim 9i is my new favorite everyday laptop with its next-gen Intel hardware, high-resolution display, and stylish design.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Lazarus, the new anime from the creator of Cowboy Bebop, premieres April 5
Adult Swim announced that it would air the next anime from Shinichirō Watanabe, the creator of Cowboy Bebop, way back in 2023, and as of today, we finally have a release date. Lazarus is set to premiere on April 5 at midnight on Adult Swim, and will be available to stream on Max the day after. Lazarus follows a task force of agents, also called Lazarus, who are hunting a mad scientist that developed a miracle drug...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:It Costs a Lot to Replace EV Batteries, but How Often Do You Need to?
Battery technology has made significant strides. With modern EV batteries now lasting over 100,000 miles, you might not feel the need to replace them.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Aptos Price Climbs Even as Bitcoin and Ethereum Remain Sharply Down
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top cryptocurrencies are holding onto their recent losses, while Aptos surged following an ETF filing.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:New AirPods Pro 2 beta firmware is now available
Earlier this week Apple shipped new firmware for AirPods Max models with Lightning. Today, the company has followed that up by releasing a beta version of new firmware for all models. Here are the details. more…
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Sesame is the first voice assistant I’ve ever wanted to talk to more than once
I tell Amazon’s Alexa to shut up on a near daily basis. I have almost zero interest in speaking to Gemini after our first awkward chat. The hitches, misunderstandings, and lag in any given AI “conversation” mean I’m always wasting time speaking when I could be texting instead. But speaking to “Maya,” one of two […]
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Cybercriminals ditch Bitcoin for stablecoins as illicit trades potentially surpassed $51 billion in 2024 – Chainalysis
Illicit crypto transactions exceeded $51 billion in 2024, significantly higher than previous estimates due to underreporting, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The findings, published in the company’s latest Crypto Crime Report, indicate a surge in AI-driven fraud, stablecoin laundering, and sophisticated cybercrime networks. Despite initial projections suggesting a decline in crypto-related crime,...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:5 Of The Fastest Nissans Ever Made, Ranked By Top Speed
Nissan has built on its racing heritage to produce some truly impressive street-going cars over the years. Here are some of the fastest Nissans ever made.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Andrew Tate Arrives in Florida and Florida Already Wants Him Gone
Tate and his brother were able to leave Romania thanks to pressure from the Trump administration.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Waze 5.4 update rolling out, brings maps to heads-up display on some vehicles
Waze is rolling out a new update on Android and iOS which brings support for showing your navigation map and other details via the heads-up display (instrument cluster) in some vehicles. more…
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Here's All the Free Stuff You Can Get for Pokemon Day 2025
Whether you play the mainline games or the mobile apps, there's plenty free stuff to claim during the annual Pokemon celebration.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Apple Rumors: M4 MacBook Air Update Expected Soon
To mark the year anniversary of the M3 Air, Apple is rumored to be readying an M4 refresh of its most affordable laptop.
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