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APYs are Dropping, but These Accounts Are Still a Smart Place to Stash Your Cash. Today's Savings Rates, Dec. 27, 2024

There are still savings rates over 4% APY, but just like 2024, they're poised to disappear.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

This portable power station is on sale for an affordable $130

The Qunler iFanze 300W Portable Power Station comes with 13 output ports. It's great for emergencies and outdoor adventures, and it's on sale for just $130.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Don't Let High APYs Pass You By. Today's CD Rates, Dec. 27, 2024

Rates up to 4.70% APY may not last much longer.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Xbox Cloud Gaming has had trouble loading games for the last 24 hours

If you've tried to use Xbox Cloud Streaming and experienced issues loading games or unexpected disconnects, you're not alone. Microsoft's game streaming services has been experiencing issues since Thursday and is still not totally back online 24 hours later. Users on r/xcloud, the subreddit devoted to Xbox Cloud Gaming, have reported unusually long wait times to get a game to load, stretching a process that's supposed...

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The physics of ugly Christmas sweaters

The ways a sweater is folded, stretched or rumpled determines how it settles into one of several resting meta-states.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Best Internet Providers in Santa Monica, California

Fiber internet is giving cable a run for its money. Here are CNET’s top picks for home internet in Santa Monica.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

The best Fitbits for your fitness and health

Fitbit makes an array of fitness trackers, from basic fitness bands to full-fledged smartwatches, though the best Fitbit smartwatch isn’t technically a Fitbit. | Photo illustration by William Joel / The Verge Whether you want a basic fitness tracker or a smartwatch, there’s a Fitbit for everyone β€” though the best Fitbit smartwatch isn’t technically a Fitbit. Read the full story at The Verge.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Updates are disabling Meta Quest headsets β€” but theres a workaround

Older models of the Meta Quest headsets are being disabled after software updates, but Meta has come up with a temporary solution.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Welp! Warner Bros. delays The Batman Part II yet again

Warner Bros. has made significant changes to its release schedule, with The Batman Part II moving to 2027 and a Tom Cruise movie bowing in 2026.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Cyberhaven says it was hacked to publish a malicious update to its Chrome extension

The data-loss startup says it was targeted as part of a "wider campaign to target Chrome extension developers." 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Cyber firm’s Chrome extension hijacked to steal user passwords

The data-loss startup says it was targeted as part of a "wider campaign to target Chrome extension developers." 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Show HN: I made a web app to bring children's drawings to life

Hey HN!I used to spend hours drawing all kind of things as a kid. Sadly though, those drawings are long gone.Inspired by this, I created DoodleDreams. A webapp that brings drawings to life using AI and stores them as memories. You can always look back at the drawings, see who made them, and even know the age they were drawn at.I thought it was a fun way to preserve those memories. What do you think?Viktor Comments URL:...

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Why DeepSeek’s new AI model thinks it’s ChatGPT

Earlier this week, DeepSeek, a well-funded Chinese AI lab, released an β€œopen” AI model that beats many rivals on popular benchmarks. The model, DeepSeek V3, is large but efficient, handling text-based tasks like coding and writing essays with ease. It also seems to think it’s ChatGPT. Posts on X β€” and TechCrunch’s own tests β€” […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Forget all the fancy writing apps: I wrote a novel in Google Docs and it had everything I needed

There are plenty of great tools out there for creative writers, but at the end of the day, Google’s free cloud-based word processor gets the job done just fine.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Up for grabs: Lifetime Plex Pass with a 20% discount

A Lifetime Plex Pass will let you maximize the functions of your Plex Media Server. You can sign up for only $96, following a 20% discount using a promo code.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

AI data centers are becoming 'mind-blowingly large'

Clusters of GPU chips in coming years will have to connect over distances longer than a mile, says the CEO of this fiber-optics firm.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The best floodlight and security camera combo I've tested is $70 off

I've had the Eufy Security Floodlight Cam E340 surveilling my house for months, and I can't recommend it enough, especially at only $150.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

This pocket camera has fully replaced my iPhone for video shooting - and it's a must for traveling

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has become a mainstay in my work and travel essentials - and I don't expect that to change soon.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The Fire Inside review: A boxing biopic whose punches dont always land

Cinematographer Rachel Morrison makes her feature-length directorial debut with "The Fire Inside," written by Barry Jenkins and starring Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry. Review.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

You can now rent Google's most powerful AI chip: Trillium TPU underpins Gemini 2.0 and will put AMD and Nvidia on high alert

You can now rent Google's Trillium TPU, the AI chip that underpins Gemini 2.0.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

5 best mini PCs for gaming: tested and reviewed by experts

We've tested dozens of gaming desktops, but these five options are clearly the best mini gaming PCs you can buy.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Lyft says San Francisco overcharged it $100M in taxesΒ 

Lyft is suing the city of San Francisco, claiming the city unfairly charged the rideshare company over $100 million in taxes. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

The best Jokers in Balatro: 16 Jokers you’ll need for a Gold Stake run

To beat every level in Balatro, you can't just pick up any Joker and hope it'll work out. You've got to plan a bit and target the best Jokers in the game.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

LG mounts planters on a lamp for apartment growing

LG may have the earliest big press conference of CES, but the Korean electronics giant still can’t help announcing a bunch of products ahead of the show. As ever, the pile of news is a mixed bag with a few interesting additions. These plant lamps undoubtedly qualify as the latter. Details on the products β€” […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

They have not been trained for this

Article URL: https://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2024/das-ist-vollig-entgleist Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42524568 Points: 403 # Comments: 58

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Apple just dropped the first eight minutes of Severance season two

The second season of the smash hit sci-fi drama Severance finally premieres on January 17. However, Apple just threw us a bone by dropping the first eight minutes of the season. It’s been nearly three years since season one completed its run, so this is a nice little holiday gift. You can find the exclusive preview on the Apple TV+ app under the Bonus Content section of the Severance page. There will be no spoilers...

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Show HN: Houseplant – Database Migrations for ClickHouse

Article URL: https://houseplant.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42524493 Points: 30 # Comments: 6

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

OpenAI's o3 isn't AGI yet but it just did something no other AI has done

The new AI model 'is doing something completely different from the GPT series.'

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Philips Hue security cameras offer top-notch solutions for keeping your home safe

Looking to protect your property or keep an eye on deliveries? Philips Hue has a pair of security cameras that will deliver the peace of mind you're seeking.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

New iPhone 17 Pro rumor suggests changes are coming for the Dynamic Island

Apple's Dynamic Island could be smaller on iPhone 17 Pro.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

How to watch Texas Tech vs. Arkansas without cable

The best live streaming services to watch the Texas Tech vs. Arkansas college football game without cable.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

How to watch Syracuse vs. Washington State without cable

The best live streaming services to watch the Syracuse vs. Washington State college football game without cable.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

How to watch USC vs. Texas A&M without cable

The best live streaming services to watch the USC vs. Texas A&M college football game without cable.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Watch this four-legged robot adapt to tricky situations like an animal

Researchers at the University of Leeds recently demonstrated a framework for a quadruped robot with a design inspired by the biomechanics of four-legged animals. The versatile robot is able to navigate complex environments, maintain stability on uneven ground, and recover after a fall β€” all without the use of extra-perceptive sensors. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

VW breach exposes location of 800k electric vehicles

Article URL: https://cyberinsider.com/vw-suffers-major-breach-exposing-location-of-800000-electric-vehicles/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42524422 Points: 105 # Comments: 105

Published on: December 27, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News