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U.S. gov't mulls investing in Intel to speed up Ohio campus fab build out
The U.S. administration is considering buying a stake in Intel to accelerate construction of its long-delayed $100 billion Ohio fab complex that is crucial for the company's revival.
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I'm a smartwatch expert, and I can tell you the "useless smartwatch" headlines doing the rounds are pretty much baseless
Claims that smartwatches "don't understand" stress are missing the point of the study
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:How to watch The Rainmaker online β stream John Grisham TV adaptation from anywhere
As John Grisham's best-selling legal thriller gets the glossy boxset treatment, here we explain how to watch The Rainmaker online and stream from anywhere.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Judge blocks two Trump efforts to eliminate DEI in schools and colleges
Education department found to have violated law when it threatened to cut funds from institutions that backed DEIA federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nationβs schools and universities.In her ruling, US district judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland found that the education department violated the law when it...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Former Pump.fun Employee Pleads Guilty, Awaits Sentencing for $2 Million Solana Theft
Jarett Dunn pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and transfer of criminal property for an attack on his former employer, Pump.fun.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Alleged Kindle Petit Color prototype surfaces amid leakerβs claims of Amazon fallout
Possible prototype pics meet personal vendetta in this unusual Kindle leak.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Downgrade Attack Allows Phishing Kits to Bypass FIDO
You probably can't break FIDO authentication. Still, researchers have shown that there are ways to get around it.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Steam's censorship issues have broken PayPal support in some regions
If you've been unable to pay with PayPal on Steam, Valve says the limitation has to do with issues one of PayPal's banking partners has with content on the platform, according to Rock Paper Shotgun. Users have noticed PayPal was disabled in some regions as far back as July, and the issue seems like it might be out of both Valve and PayPal's hands. "In early July 2025, PayPal notified Valve that their acquiring bank for...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:ESR issues recall for power bank due to fire risk - here's what you need to know and do ASAP
You should stop using the ESR HaloLock immediately.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Android 16 QPR1 is nearly complete as Beta 3.1 arrives for testers
The official changelog mentions a ton of bug fixes but no new features in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Gartner: GPT-5 is here, but the infrastructure to support true agentic AI isnβt (yet)
While OpenAIβs GPT-5 is highly-performant, capable and an important step forward, it features just faint glimmers of true agentic AI.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Ex-guard at California womenβs prison sentenced to 224 years for sexual abuse
Gregory Rodriguez convicted of more than 60 charges of abusing women in his custody over nearly a decadeA former California correctional officer convicted of dozens of sexual abuse charges at a womenβs prison was sentenced to 224 years in prison on Thursday.Gregory Rodriguez, 57, worked as a guard at the Central California womenβs facility (CCWF), the stateβs largest womenβs prison, and was found guilty in January of...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Google Gets $35 Billion Offer for Chrome as AI Browser Fight Escalates
Search.com promises ad-free browsing, cashback for users, and revenue-sharing with publishers.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:The Latest 20VC+SaaStr: GPT-5βs Underwhelming Launch, Shopifyβs 91% Growth with 30% Fewer Staff, and Why You Donβt Need Half Your Company
Weβre back on 20VC, with Harry, Rory from Scale and SaaStrβs Jason Lemkin. On GPT-5βs strategic deflation, the ruthless efficiency revolution, and why you literally donβt need half your company. Bottom Line Up Front The Bottom Line Up Front: Jasonβs Rule: βIf you havenβt grown because of AI, youβve failed.β After 18 months since ChatGPT... Continue Reading
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:State and Local Leaders Lobby Congress for Cybersecurity Resources
Federal funding cuts to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) are about to leave more than 18,000 state and local organizations without access to basic cybersecurity resources they need to protect US national security, a letter sent to Congressional appropriators warns.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:AI Slop Is Ripping Off One of Summerβs Best Games. Copycats Are Proving Hard to Kill
Peak has sold millions of copies and is Aggro Crabβs biggest hit to date. That makes it a prime target for cloning.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Chrome 139 elevates Tab Groups, fixes new βCopy linkβ shortcut
Googleβs Tab Group tweaks continue with Chrome 139 for Android, which also makes a handful of other small changes across the browser. moreβ¦
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:We rewrote the Ghostty GTK application
Article URL: https://mitchellh.com/writing/ghostty-gtk-rewrite Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44905808 Points: 87 # Comments: 26
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in US
The Supreme Court will let Mississippiβs social media age verification law take effect while the case is being argued in court. In an unsigned ruling on Thursday, the court declined to block the law after an emergency petition from trade association NetChoice. The order offers no explanation, but in a concurring opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh [β¦]
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:βStar Trekβ Is Born on βStrange New Worldsβ
'The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail' provides the crucible that 'Strange New Worlds' has been building towards since before it even existed: the forging of the team that made 'Star Trek'.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Can A Cruise Ship Feel An Earthquake? Here's What You Should Know
What would happen if you were on a cruise ship and there was an earthquake? Would it be a disaster or would you hardly notice it? We explain all.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Uber considers insurance payouts for delays, canceled rides, missed flights, more
Uber is inquiring select Brazilian customers on a series of new services, including multiple forms of insurance. Here are the details. moreβ¦
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Google unveils another huge AI spending spree - tech giant is splashing out $9 billion in Oklahoma
Google will expand its first data center and build another in Oklahoma as part of a two-year, $9 billion deal.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Kodak Says Reports of Its Imminent Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
The film company say it's not out of the game yet.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:When to Watch 'South Park' Season 27, Episode 3
Fans might be disappointed with the answer.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Apple TV+ among βfinal contendersβ for MLB Sunday Night Baseball, playoff games
Apple TV+ currently offers baseball fans Friday night games, but it sounds like Apple may soon be able to up its MLB offerings for subscribers. moreβ¦
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Satellite Captures Awesome Power of Tsunami Triggered by Epic Russian Quake
A state-of-the-art ocean-observing satellite recorded the massive wave rippling out from the epicenter of this major quake.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:US widens sanctions on Russian crypto exchange Garantex, its successor and affiliate firms
The State Department also announced financial rewards totaling up to $6 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Garantexβs leaders. The post US widens sanctions on Russian crypto exchange Garantex, its successor and affiliate firms appeared first on CyberScoop.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Perplexity AI eyes $20B valuation in new funding round after Chrome bid
The company has experienced rapid growth in less than two years, reaching an annual recurring revenue of $80 million and a valuation of $18 billion.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Need Wordle Hints? Here's the Answer and Help for Aug. 14, #1517
Today's Wordle for Aug. 14, No. 1,517 is a real tough one, with a silent letter to boot.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Agentic AI Use Cases for Security Soar, but Risks Demand Close Attention
Organizations increasingly use agents to automate mundane tasks and address an overwhelming amount of sensitive data. However, adoption requires strict security strategies that keep humans in the loop for now.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Scott Bessent Suggests Government Bitcoin Purchases Remain a Possibility
The Treasury Secretary's late-Thursday afternoon tweet seemingly contradicted his statement from earlier in the day.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Strategy Pushed βDeceptiveβ Comparison to Apple and NVIDIA, Wall Street Veteran Says
The Bitcoin-buying firm implied its earnings are recurring during an earnings call, Andy Constan said.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:US government is reportedly in discussions to take stake in Intel
This deal would be meant to help Intel bulk up its U.S. chip manufacturing, including its much-delayed Ohio factory.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong regulators warn against hype-driven stablecoin market swings
Hong Kongβs financial regulators cautioned investors to avoid making impulsive bets on stablecoin-linked assets after a spate of sharp price swings tied to speculation, corporate announcements, and unverified claims about licensing plans in the city. In a joint statement, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said they had [β¦] The post Hong Kong regulators warn against...
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