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3 great free movies to stream this weekend (December 20-22)
From December 20-22, stream these great movies for free, including a 1990s thriller, a family musical, and a laugh-out-loud comedy.
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Qualcomm wins licensing fight with Arm over chip designs
Article URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-20/qualcomm-wins-licensing-fight-with-arm-over-chip-designs Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42475228 Points: 88 # Comments: 24
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:OpenAI teases its βbreakthroughβ next-generation o3 reasoning model
CEO Sam Altman closed out the 12 Days of OpenAI event Friday with a first look at the company's upcoming o3 reasoning model.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:This LG Bluetooth speaker impressed me with a design feature I've yet to see on competitors
The LG XBoom 360 XO2 features booming sound in a portable form factor, but one unique aspect sets it apart from the competition.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:James Bond (the movie franchise, not the spy) may be in deep jeopardy
Movie icon and super spy James Bond seemed to be on another rise to the top of the box office just a few years ago, but things have been almost as quiet as a shot from a Walther PPK with a silencer ever since then. Daniel Craig took on the role in 2006 with Casino Royale and passed the baton with 2021βs No Time to Die in one of the most heart-wrenching endings in Bondβs cinematic history (you cried, just admit it). The...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Here are the shipping and return policies for all the big-name retailers
Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images As people scramble for last-minute gifts and late-year bargains, everyone is double-checking their lists and figuring out the fastest way to get their purchases. Thankfully, many retailers are offering generous shipping policies for their products, with some offering free two-day shipping or even same-day delivery if you pay extra. And just in case the gift you choose isnβt quite...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:What did the DOS "APPEND" command do?
Article URL: https://www.os2museum.com/wp/dos-append/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42475011 Points: 48 # Comments: 27
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The best Windows laptops we tested in 2024: Our pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook Pro
Read Mashable's hands-on tested guide to the best Windows laptops. See how the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, HP OmniBook X 14, the Lenovo Yoga 9i, and other models compare.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Google's Gemini Deep Research tool is now available globally
A little more than a week after announcing Gemini Deep Research, Google is making the tool available to more people. As of today, the feature, part of the companyβs paid Gemini Advanced suite, is available in every country and language where Google offers Gemini. In practice, that means Gemini Advanced users in more than 100 countries globally can start using Deep Research right now. Previously, it was only available...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:How to use Visual Intelligence on your iPhone with iOS 18.2
If you have an iPhone 16 device, then you should now be able to use Visual Intelligence. Here's how it works.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Best apps for tracking Santa on your phone
Are your kids anxious for Santa's arrival? Then check out these great apps that track Jolly Old St. Nick's progress on Christmas Eve.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:We called the WF-1000XM5 βSonyβs best buds,β and now theyβre $100 cheaper
Amazing sound quality meets exceptional noise-cancelling with the Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-cancelling earbuds. Get them in stores and online for $100 less today.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:How to schedule messages on Instagram
Instagram is still thought of as a feed of algorithmically-suggested photos first and foremost, but the app is also pretty popular for messaging, too. If you want to take some of the stress out of remembering to send a birthday message to a friend, as part of a recent update, you can now schedule Instagram messages in advance. Scheduled messages can't contain media like GIFs, photos or videos, but you can schedule them...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:We gave 4 out of 5 stars to the Asus ROG Ally X, and today itβs on sale
Get in the game with the Asus ROG Ally X, a handheld console built for lightning-fast performance and glorious visuals. Get it for $100 off today.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Amazon's AI Shopping Guides helps you research less and shop more. Here's how it works
The sheer abundance of deals during the holiday season can get overwhelming. Amazon's guides help US customers navigate more than 100 product types.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:It just got a lot easier to see what pictures are in your Google Photos albums
Google Photos is one of the best photo apps, and it's always getting better. The latest improvement makes it easier to see what's in your albums.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: a dark, electrifying sequel
Paramount has reached an electrifying new high with Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which features incredible visuals, an emotional story, and terrific performances.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)
The holiday season is here, and with it comes plenty of stress. If youβre looking to unwind, the best way to do that might be to find some time to watch a movie. Once youβve done that, though, youβve still got to pick the film you want to watch. That alone can be as stressful [β¦]
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)
Need some good films to watch this weekend? Netflix has three underrated movies you should stream starring Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Selena Gomez, and more.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The AI talent wars are just getting started
Naveen Rao, VP of AI at Databricks. | Naveen Rao / The Verge For my last issue of the year, Iβm focusing on the AI talent war, which is a theme Iβve been covering since this newsletter launched almost two years ago. And keep reading for the latest from inside Google and Meta this week. But first, I need your questions for a mailbag issue Iβm planning for my first issue of 2025. You can submit questions via this form or...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:This Roku Ultra streaming device gave my TV 4K superpowers - and it's on sale right now
Looking for a fast, reliable streaming device that's easy to use with any smartphone? The Roku Ultra is as good as these gadgets get.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Third member of LockBit ransomware gang has been arrested
LockBit is believed tobe responsible for at least $500 million in ransom payments alone. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Feds clear the way for robotaxis without steering wheels and pedals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday proposed a new national framework that could make it easier for companies to deploy at scale autonomous vehicles without traditional manual driving controls β like steering wheels, pedals, and sideview mirrors. The guidelines also require AV companies to share a whole lot more safety data with [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry
From layoffs to the return of Gamergate, video gamesβand the people who make and play themβhad a rough year.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Horizon: Zero Dawn gets the graphical remaster a modern classic deserves
This is how to do a remaster.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Intel Arc B580 review: The new king of $250 GPUs (for now)
When Intel debuted its first Arc video cards two years ago, I was more than a little skeptical. Could a company that famously gave up on its last major desktop GPU project in 2009 actually make a dent in a market dominated by NVIDIA and AMD? Well, when I reviewed them in 2022, the Arc A750 and A770 turned out better than I thought, though they were also held back by Intel's poor drivers. But it seems Intel has learned...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the perfect stocking stuffer, and itβs on sale
Make any TV a smart TV with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, your gateway to the streaming world. Get it for just $28 today on Amazon or at Best Buy.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Rocket Report: ULA has a wild idea; Starliner crew will stay in orbit even longer
ULA's Vulcan rocket is at least several months away from flying again, and Stoke names its engine.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:ZDNET's product of the year: Oura Ring 4 bested Samsung, Apple, and others in 2024
Blending precision health tracking with elegant design, the Oura Ring 4 underscores the growing importance of health tech in our daily lives.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The best AirPods of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
Look no further -- we've compiled a list to help you find the best AirPods for every Apple lover.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:OpenAI announces o3 and o3-mini, its next simulated reasoning models
o3 matches human levels on ARC-AGI benchmark, and o3-mini exceeds o1 at some tasks.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Hisense's HT Saturn speakers feature wireless Dolby Atmos and room calibration
Hisense has officially unveiled its new HT Saturn audio system just ahead of CES, and it's a doozy. This five-piece surround system includes four identical satellite units and a single 6.5-inch subwoofer. All told, it ships with 13 speakers spread across the five units, each of them wireless. The company says this system has been βpurpose-built to complementβ extra-large screens, with Hisense announcing its the perfect...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:OpenAI unveils its most advanced o3 reasoning model on its last day of 'shipmas'
For 12 days straight, OpenAI unveiled 'new things, big and small.' Here's what's new today and a full round-up of all the announcements.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Ubisoft quietly squeezes out another NFT game featuring Rayman, Blood Dragon
Hey, gamers! Do you like Rayman? Do you like Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon? Do you wish theyβd make a new Rayman or Blood Dragon game? Well, you got your wish (sort of) if youβre willing to give your wish a lot of leeway and a bit of money. Journalist Stephen Totiloβs Game File newsletter reported that Ubisoft secretly released a new Web3 game with NFTs featuring Captain Laserhawk from the Blood Dragon animated series...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:OpenAI's next-generation o3 model will arrive early next year
After nearly two weeks of announcements, OpenAI capped off its 12 Days of OpenAI livestream series with a preview of its next-generation frontier model. βOut of respect for friends at TelefΓ³nica (owner of the O2 cellular network in Europe), and in the grand tradition of OpenAI being really, truly bad at names, itβs called o3,β OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told those watching the announcement on YouTube. The new model isnβt...
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