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LG for the holidays: Take $400 off the 77-inch LG C3 OLED TV

The LG C3 Series OLED was one of our favorite TVs of 2023, and today you’ll be able to grab the 77-inch version of the TV for just $1,900 at select retailers!

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

The upcoming Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses may feature the display upgrade we've been hoping for

The upcoming Ray-Ban smart glasses will reportedly feature similar 'in-lens' displays as Meta's Orion prototype for augmented reality experiences.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

32 hours of battery life? This upcoming ultralight laptop sounds killer

Asus has announced its CES 2025 event and revealed a teaser trailer for what it calls the world's lightest Copilot+ PC.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Show HN: Complete decompilation of Lego Island

Article URL: https://github.com/isledecomp/isle Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42497173 Points: 123 # Comments: 8

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

How to send a personal video message from Santa using AI

Synthesia offers custom video messages from Santa.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Manx – a catalog of manuals for old computers

Article URL: https://manx-docs.org/about.php Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42497148 Points: 21 # Comments: 4

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Tech companies want to capture carbon at paper mills and sewage plants

Illustration by Hugo Herrera / The Verge Google, Salesforce, H&M and other brands have turned to unlikely allies to help them clean up their carbon pollution: sewage treatment plants and paper mills. The companies joined an $80 million plan to take CO2 out of the atmosphere, though the strategies they’re using have yet to show whether they can have a meaningful impact on climate change. They’re paying $32.1 million...

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

Help increases our charity haul before the sweepstakes ends.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

What happened to the world's largest tube TV? [video]

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfZxOuc9Qwk Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42497093 Points: 603 # Comments: 268

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

The journey to save the last known 43-inch Sony CRT

Article URL: https://obsoletesony.substack.com/p/the-journey-to-save-the-last-known Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42497093 Points: 278 # Comments: 144

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

The quest to save the world’s largest CRT TV from destruction

440-pound 1980s behemoth rescued from an Osaka restaurant days before demolition.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Asus teases a new RGB-outlined Rog Strix laptop coming next year

Image: Asus Asus is planning to launch a new Rog Strix laptop at CES on January 6th, 2025, the company confirmed in a post spotted by VideoCardz. The short teaser shared by Asus shows a laptop with RGB lighting that wraps all the way around the bottom of the device, likely making for an even more colorful underglow when compared to previous generations. Though Asus doesn’t say which Rog Strix models it will introduce,...

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

BeyoncΓ©s Christmas halftime show on Netflix: Everything you need to know

Beyoncé’s halftime show for Netflix's NFL Christmas Gameday will bring the 'Cowboy Carter' experience to the field. Here's what you need to know.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

An investigation finds that Google Maps fails users in the West BankΒ 

A Wired investigation found that Google Maps can be near impossible to use in the West Bank, especially since the start of the war. Users told the publication that the navigation app would direct them into walls, fail to account for time-consuming checkpoints, or steer them onto restricted roads leading to Israeli settlements, which can […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

9 Last-Minute Deals on WIRED-Approved Gifts That Will Arrive In Time

These discounted tablets, headphones, and kitchen goods can still make it under the treeβ€”if you hurry.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Narrative Jailbreaking for Fun and Profit

Article URL: https://interconnected.org/home/2024/12/23/jailbreaking Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42496955 Points: 43 # Comments: 16

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

The Verge’s 2024 holiday gift guide

Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A collection of fun, affordable, and unique gifts fit for everyone on your list. Read the full story at The Verge.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN: Which VPN is best for you?

Many experts deem these two VPN providers to be the best in the game, but which is better? My in-depth research reveals which VPN should be your pick for every user case.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Ultramarine Linux 40 continues to be one fine unofficial Fedora Spin

If you're looking for a version of Fedora that offers a few extra tweaks to make the desktop even more user-friendly, look no further than Ultramarine Linux.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

How movies and shows end up on your streaming services: studio rights explained

Who decides which streamer gets what, and when?

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

CES 2025: 7 AI-powered home products we expect to see from Samsung, LG, more

AI-powered home appliances from Samsung, LG, and Hisense are coming to CES 2025.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The Future of Skin Care Is Smarter and More Sustainable Than I Imagined

Commentary: Robots at SmartSKN Labs used AI to make me a personalized skin care line. Could they disrupt a $182 billion industry?

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

TunnelBear VPN review: An affordable, easy-to-use VPN with a few notable pitfalls

TunnelBear is one of our favorite free VPNs, thanks to its secure encryption, access to over 40 servers, and access to most features with a free plan.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

White House calls for investigation into China’s alleged anti-competitive semiconductor industry

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has started a probe into China’s semiconductor industry, looking for anti-competitive trade practices. According to a White House statement, the USTR is looking into China for β€œacts, policies and practices” that reduced or eliminated competition in the marketplace for semiconductors. The probe is being conducted through Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974 to examine...

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

CES 2025 is coming: TechCrunch wants to meet your hardware startup

According to the calendar, we’re a mere weeks out from CES β€” the perfect gift for your gadget blogger who has everything. The massive consumer electronics and automotive event kicks off in Las Vegas on January 7. TechCrunch is returning to the future home of the Oakland Athletics for the event, and β€” as always […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Apple Is Developing a Doorbell That Unlocks With Your Face, Report Says

The latest development aligns with Apple's rumored strategy to go all in on smart home technology.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

A $100bn tech company you've probably never heard of is teaming up with the world's biggest memory manufacturers to produce supercharged HBM

$100bn tech company is teaming up with the world's biggest memory manufacturers to produce supercharged HBM.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Eero’s Outdoor 7 long-distance mesh unit solved our yearslong Wi-Fi quandary in 10 minutes

So far in life, I haven’t needed be a β€œmesh guy.” A well-chosen and carefully placed Wi-Fi router has worked fine in our modest abodes, but one particular situation has resisted simple solutions until Eero put out a device in November seemingly made exactly for the purpose. This won’t be a thorough examination of the […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Why HNSW is not the answer and disk-based alternatives might be more practical

Article URL: https://blog.pgvecto.rs/why-hnsw-is-not-the-answer Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42496465 Points: 106 # Comments: 29

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Healthcare giant admits over 5 million patients affected by ransomware attack

The Ascension healthcare system admits the devastating results of a spring 2024 ransomware attack.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

OneText (YC W23) Is Hiring a Founding Growth Marketer

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42496436 Points: 0 # Comments: 0

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

How to get the OG Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite

The rarest Fortnite skin, OG Renegade Raider, has returned, and players have a one-off chance to get it again. Here's how to easily get it in the game.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air: How to decide which Apple laptop you should buy

Thinking about getting a new MacBook but torn between the Pro and Air? Here's how to choose the perfect model for your needs.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

$2,100 mechanical keyboardΒ has 800 holes, NYC skyscraper looks

No, four figures does not get you a numpad.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Get up to 55% off board games that arrive before Dec. 25 including Ticket to Ride and Catan

Board games at Amazon are up to 55% off including Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Azul.

Published on: December 23, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable