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Instagram tests a way to show you Story Highlights you didn’t get a chance to see

Instagram is testing a way for you to see content from friends that you might have missed. The social network has started displaying unseen Story Highlights from a user’s mutual followers at the end of the Stories tray, which is the area at the top of your feed where you see Stories from your friends. […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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

College Football Playoff: Quarterfinal Matchups, TV Schedule, How to Watch and More

The CFP resumes with the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve, followed by the Peach, Rose and Sugar Bowls on Jan. 1.

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

llms.txt directory

Article URL: https://directory.llmstxt.cloud/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42496265 Points: 48 # Comments: 25

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

I use this cheap Android tablet more than my iPad Pro - and it costs a fraction of the price

For those seeking a budget-friendly tablet, the Blackview Tab 90 delivers a perfect mix of mobile entertainment and affordability.

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

Juniper Ventures spins out of Climate Capital to invest in synthetic biology for the climate

The first Juniper fund is $10.6 million and is oversubscribed. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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

Best Laptop of 2024

We tested and reviewed a lot of laptops this year. These are the ones that stood above the rest.

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

A popular technique to make AI more efficient has drawbacks

One of the most widely used techniques to make AI models more efficient, quantization, has limits β€” and the industry could be fast approaching them. In the context of AI, quantization refers to lowering the number of bits β€” the smallest units a computer can process β€” needed to represent information. Consider this analogy: When […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is back on sale for $29

If you've found your TV to be too slow to stream its built-in apps, here's a decent deal that can help fix things on the cheap: The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is once again on sale for $29. This offer has been available for much of the holiday season, and it's not an all-time low β€” the dongle previously fell to $25 toward the end of 2023 β€” but it does match the largest discount we've tracked this year. For reference, Roku...

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

One of my favorite budget tablets this year managed to be replace both my Kindle and iPad

I've been a Kindle user for over a decade, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G became my new favorite e-reader tablet in 2024 for several reasons.

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

Fans made a native Star Fox 64 PC port with some modern flourishes

A group of talented fans have made a native PC port of Star Fox 64, which they are calling Starship. Even better? It’s technically legal. Harbour Masters, the team behind the project, used a tool that converts the original game ROM into PC executable code, so it doesn’t actually use any proprietary Nintendo code. This is the same method used to create the native PC port of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and that one...

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

Yoast CEO calls for a β€˜federated’ approach to WordPress repository

Days after web hosting provider WP Engine won a preliminary injunction against WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg and rival hosting provider Automattic, Mullenweg announced that WordPress.org is taking a holiday break. WordPress.com β€” a site that provides access to WordPress plug-ins, themes, and other artifacts to the community β€” will take a break from providing free […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: I tested both Android phones, and here's the winner

I've reviewed and tested the two best Android phones on the market. Here are the main reasons for buying one over the other.

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

Need a Break From Elf and Red One? Stream These Alternative Christmas Movies

Sometimes you need a break from the tried and true. Here's where are our favorite oddball Christmas films are streaming.

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

EA turned down a Dead Space 4 pitch from the series’ creators

In an interview, Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield said EA turned down a pitch for Dead Space 4, leaving the series in limbo.

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

Nordstrom family to take company private

Article URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-23/nordstrom-family-to-take-company-private-in-6-25-billion-deal Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42496104 Points: 79 # Comments: 68

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

Best Smart Home Gyms for 2024

Get those muscles working with these smart home gyms of 2024, tried and tested by our fitness experts.

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

Flu surges in Louisiana as health department barred from promoting flu shots

Flu is rising around the country, but Louisiana is well ahead of the curve.

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

It May Be Easier to Contribute to Your 401(k) Next Year. Retirement Plan Changes Starting in 2025

You could get auto-enrolled in your employer's retirement plan and may be able to contribute if you're a part-time worker.

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

I tested DJI's palm-sized drone, and it captured things I had never seen before

The DJI Neo is a flying 4K camera that's so small, it lets you explore places you couldn't in the past.

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

This Linux distro I recommend to power users takes a unique approach to OS design

NixOS is a rock-solid OS with various layouts and an array of functionalities. Just be prepared for the learning curve.

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

X Premium Plus Plan Jumps to $22 a Month

Basic and premium pricing is staying the same, but for the highest tier of service, X has raised the price significantly.

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

Order last minute Lego deals you can pick up at Target before Christmas

Shop these last minute Lego deals from Target, order online, and pick up at your local store before Christmas.

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

Health care giant Ascension says 5.6 million patients affected in cyberattack

Intrusion caused medical errors and diversion of emergency services.

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

Show HN: Llama 3.3 70B Sparse Autoencoders with API access

Article URL: https://www.goodfire.ai/papers/mapping-latent-spaces-llama/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42495936 Points: 122 # Comments: 19

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

I used Copilot AI Vision to browse the web for me, and it has big potential

Who really needs an AI assistant to help find information on the internet? It depends on what you're trying to find.

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

How the worlds of Dune: Prophecy got their distinctive looks

Ars chats with Dune: Prophecy lead cinematographer Pierre Gill about color palettes, lighting, and other challenges.

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

US Government officials urged to lock down devices amid telecoms breach

High-ranking US officials have been urged by CISA to enable advanced security features.

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

You Can Watch Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies Without Cable. Here's How

Unwind with a lineup of festive (and sappy) holiday flicks.

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

What We’ve Learned About Mattress Firmness, Thanks to Our Mattress Smasher 9000

With CNET's one-of-a-kind device, our sleep experts have objectively tested the firmness levels of nearly 100 beds so far. Here’s what we’ve found.

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

The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2024

Diarra from Detroit, The Pradeeps of Pittsburghβ€”these are the shows you might not have watched in 2024, but definitely still should.

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

An interactive timeline of the most iconic infographics

Article URL: https://history.infowetrust.com Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42495812 Points: 32 # Comments: 2

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

China’s plan to dominate legacy chips globally sparks US probe

Half of US companies don't know the origins of chips they buy, official said.

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

Get the Dyson Supersonic Origin for $100 less

As of Dec. 23, you can get the Dyson Supersonic Origin hairdryer on the Dyson website for just $299.99. That's $100 off the list price.

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

New Elder Scrolls mod adds more than 160 new quests to Morrowind

Morrowind might be more than two decades old, but an enormous new mod is keeping it alive and well.

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

Supernovae Evidence for Foundational Change to Cosmological Models

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15143 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42495703 Points: 63 # Comments: 27

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