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Biden administration proposes sweeping new restrictions on exporting AI chips

With a week left in office, President Joe Biden introduced a new set of guidelines and restrictions for exporting U.S.-made AI chips. On Monday the administration announced its Interim Final Rule on AI diffusion. This ruling is meant to β€œprovide clarity to allied and partner nations about how they can benefit from AI” and streamline […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

UK to fast-track data center approvals as part of AI action plan

Amid signs of a stagnating economy, the UK is going all-in on AI. On Monday, British Minister Keir Starmer announced a new AI Opportunities Action Plan. At the center of the initiative are β€œAI Growth Zones,” which the government plans to establish in de-industrialized areas throughout the country. In these areas, the Labour government will fast-track planning approvals for data centers and offer better access to the...

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The Samsung Frame 55-inch TV is $300 off at Target

The Samsung Frame 55-inch QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $1,199.99 at Target. Order now and save $300.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Biden admin snubs Tesla’s $100 million big-rig charging funding request β€” again

The Department of Transportation announced Friday another $636 million in funding that will be awarded to 49 applicantsfor electric-vehicle charging infrastructure β€” and Tesla’s application for nearly $100 million to fund a big-rig charging corridor was once again passed over. Tesla’s name was not among the list of recipients released, and its partner on the […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

The best large tablets of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best large tablets from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and more, to help you choose the right one.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The iPad Mini (A17 Pro) just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon

The Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) is now only $399 at Amazon. This is the lowest price ever on the 128GB model. Get yours today.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Supreme Court lets Hawaii sue oil companies over climate change effects

SCOTUS won't answer "recurring question of extraordinary importance" to Big Oil.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Xiaohongshu, China’s answer to Instagram, hits No. 1 on the App Store as TikTok faces US shutdown

On the heels of TikTok’s looming shut down on January 19 over its ownership in the U.S. (unless the Supreme Court intervenes), it looks like another Chinese app is catching some attention. American users are flocking to Chinese short-form video app Xiaohongshu (known as RedNote in English). The app today surged to the No. 1 […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

The Shark FlexStyle is down to nearly its lowest price ever at Woot

The Shark FlexStyle is on sale for just $199.99 at Woot, down from its $299.99 MSRP. The multi-styler is our favorite Dyson Airwrap Dupe, and has only hit this price range a handful of times.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

US splits world into three tiers for AI chip access

While close US allies get unrestricted AI chip access, the rest of the world has numerical limits.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence falls on his sword after horrible app launch

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is stepping down from the company after eight years on the job, according to reporting by Bloomberg. This follows last year’s disastrous app launch, in which a redesign was missing core features and was broken in nearly every major way. The company has tasked Tom Conrad to steer the ship as interim CEO. Conrad is a current member of the Sonos board, but was a co-founder of Pandora, VP at Snap...

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Woot! is slashing prices on JBL Bluetooth speakers today

Woot! is offering discounts of up to 50% off on JBL speakers like the JBL Flip 6, JBL Charge 5, and JBL Clip 5.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Mark Zuckerberg criticizes Apple for lack of innovation on Rogan podcast appearance

Mark Zuckerberg had some choice words about Apple on Joe Rogan's podcast: "They haven’t really invented anything great in a while."

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Blue Origin delays launch of New Glenn mega-rocket

Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin postponed the inaugural launch of its first orbital rocket, New Glenn, early Monday morning after experiencing an unspecified issue with one of the vehicle’s subsystems. While delays like this happen all the time in spaceflight, this one once again puts the timing of the much-anticipated launch in question. According […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only....

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Apple's iPad mini 7 is $100 off right now

Folks who are in the market for a good deal on a dedicated machine for playing Balatro tablet might be interested in taking a peek at Apple's iPad mini 7. The company's latest compact tablet has dropped to its lowest price to date at $399. That's a cool $100 discount. Apple refreshed the iPad mini last October with upgraded internals and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. This configuration has 128GB of storage and...

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Nvidia celebrates Trump, slams Biden for putting AI in jeopardy

Nvidia has some harsh words for the outgoing Biden administration and high praise for the upcoming Trump administration concerning AI.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

TelefΓ³nica says it was hit by systems breach, internal data leaked online

Four hackers claim to have broken into the Spanish telco giant.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Samsung Galaxy Ring gets two new sizes, availability in 15 new countries, and a big sleep upgrade to Samsung Health

The Samsung Galaxy Ring now comes in two extra sizes and is available in 15 new countries.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

The 256GB Meta Quest 3S is down to its lowest price yet

The Meta Quest 3S 256GB model is currently down to $349, its lowest price yet. This is our favorite cheap VR headsets, and at $51 off it's even cheaper than ever. If you purchase a Meta Quest 3S now, you also get a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month free trial of Meta Quest+. Both freebies have a combined value of $70. The Meta Quest+ subscription unlocks around 25 games, as well as multiplayer support for...

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Robots as colleagues: why the future of work is collaborative, not competitive

The workplace of tomorrow will be one where humans and robots collaborate seamlessly.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

32 Valentines Day gifts for him that will make his friends jealous

Shop the best Valentine's Day gifts for men and show him you care. Because chocolates are nice and all, but they're not as cool as these gift ideas.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The Original Peloton Bike is $300 off β€” thats cheaper than it was on Black Friday

As of Jan. 13, you can get the Original Peloton Bike for $1,145 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount and $300 off the list price.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Microsoft’s Project Phoenix could make Edge look better than ever in Windows 11 – but I’m not sure it’s enough to take the fight to Google Chrome

Microsoft’s apparent grand plan to improve Edge could see the browser morphing to match your Windows 11 environment.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

The Samsung Galaxy Ring just got four big updates. Here’s what’s new

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is gaining new wellness features and is now available for those with larger fingers.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

This mini SSD enclosure transformed my data management - and I never leave home without it

The Satechi Mini NVMe SSD Enclosure is a useful accessory for transferring big files, moving 20GB of data in less than a minute.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The Curious Gems of the River Thames

Article URL: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/thames-garnets-mudlark Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42684257 Points: 44 # Comments: 19

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Subway Stories

Article URL: https://subwaystories.nyc/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42684211 Points: 62 # Comments: 19

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

High blood pressure monitoring may finally come to the Apple Watch in 2025

Mark Gurman has suggested the next iteration of Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra could come with blood pressure sensors, a long-awaited feature.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has been replaced by a board member

After months of fallout from the company's botched app redesign, Patrick Spence is out as the company's leader.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

The 2025 iPad Air may get a two-generation performance boost

The next iPad Air could see a considerable performance boast over the current model.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Biden proposes new export controls on GPUs targeting China

The Biden administration has unveiled its β€œAI diffusion rule,” which aims to restrict the export of GPUs that are most coveted for AI applications. Although it does not mention the nation by name, it's broadly viewed as a means to prevent China from outpacing the US in AI development. The rule proposes three licensing tiers. The first tier is unrestricted and includes the domestic market as well as 18 strategic allies....

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

I bought a dumb phone for my grandma, but ended up using it myself

To tickle my monkey brain, I momentarily switched to an unusual dumb phone and ended up loving my time with it.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Oppo is about to launch the worlds thinnest foldable phone

China's Oppo is teasing an ultra-thin foldable phone called the Oppo Find N5.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

It’s 2025, and the iPhone still has an annoying alarm bug

If your iPhone alarm doesn't always ring, you aren't alone. Dozens of users have reported the problem, but Apple hasn't issued a fix.

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Ask HN: How do you prevent the impact of social media on your children?

I don't yet have children but having grown up during the rise of social media, it's clear to me that the way it is used now by young children and teens has transformed even from when I was their age (approx 10 years ago). It worries me for when I myself have to manage their exposure to things like this. On one hand, I feel it would be in their best interests to be completely shielded from it as I personally feel it...

Published on: January 13, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News