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Startup set to brick $800 kids robot is trying to open source it first
Most owners still won't be refunded for the emotional support toy.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:
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Hereโs how Appleโs AirPods Pro hearing assistance stacks up to professional results
Can Apple's AirPods Pro 2 really help those who need hearing assistance? Here's what the experts say.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The best services for deleting yourself from the internet in 2024
Erasing your digital footprint isn't easy, but our recommended data removal services can take the stress out of the process.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the US and Europe
Oropouche virus has posed little threat outside South America in the past, but land-use change, the climate crisis, and international travel all appear to be spreading this insect-borne disease to new places.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:This 240W USB-C cableโs connector both rotates and bends
Sanwa Supplyโs new USB-C cableโs design solves a common point of cable failure. | Image: Sanwa Supply Japanese accessory maker Sanwa Supply has released a new 240W USB-C cable with a flexible design that could help prevent damage, as spotted by Tomโs Hardware. The USB-C connectors on either end of the cable can rotate 360 degrees and bend from side-to-side up to 180 degrees, reducing strain on ports and minimizing...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:YouTube is cracking down on clickbait
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is taking a tougher stance on clickbait, saying it will remove content with titles or thumbnails that promise viewers โsomething that the video doesnโt deliver,โ as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. This change will โslowlyโ roll out in India first, according to YouTubeโs blog post, but will โexpand to more countriesโ in the โcoming months,โ YouTube spokesperson Jack Malon...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:GoldenEar Speakers joins Paradigm, MartinLogan, and Anthem
GoldenEar Speakers has been acquired by PML Sound International, bringing the audio brand together with Paradigm, MartinLogan, and Anthem.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:OpenAI teases new reasoning modelโbut donโt expect to try it soon
Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge For the last day of ship-mas, OpenAI previewed a new set of frontier โreasoningโ models dubbed o3 and o3-mini. The Verge first reported that a new reasoning model would be coming during this event. The company isnโt releasing these models today (and admits final results may evolve with more post-training). However, OpenAI is accepting applications from the research community to test these...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:OpenAI announces o3 and o3 mini reasoning models
On OpenAI's final day of its 12-day livestream event, the ChatGPT maker announced o3 and o3 mini reasoning models available for external safety testing.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The monkeyโs paw curls as Rayman returns in Ubisoftโs new NFT game
Miss the days of Rayman? He's back in a new game from Ubisoft, but it's probably not what you're imagining โ or what you want.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Man who claims he invented bitcoin faces prison after filing $1.1 trillion suit
UK judge issues 1-year suspended prison sentence as Wright hides in Asia.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:NHTSA finally releases new rules for self-driving cars โ but thereโs a twist
Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a new โvoluntary national framework for the evaluation and oversightโ of autonomous vehicles, a bureaucratic first step that could eventually open the floodgates for fully driverless cars. But thereโs a twist: the agency wants self-driving car companies to cough up more data. The proposed rules were first...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Asus just launched two business monitors with a unique feature I think all display manufacturers should copy
Asus just launched two business monitors with a unique feature I think all display manufacturers should copy.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Google is expanding Geminiโs in-depth research mode to 40 languages
Google said Friday that the company is expanding Geminiโs latest in-depth research mode to 40 more languages. The company launched the in-depth research mode earlier this month, allowing Google One AI premium plan users to unlock an AI-powered research assistant of sorts. The in-depth function works in a multi-step method, from creating a research plan [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The 7 best white elephant gifts that are worth stealing
Whether or not youโve heard of a white elephant gift exchange before, thereโs a good chance you have the wrong idea of what it is, how it actually works and where the idea came from. According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was a far more devious punishment than simply having them executed. The recipient had no choice but to simply thank the king for such an...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:OpenAI O3 breakthrough high score on ARC-AGI-PUB
Article URL: https://arcprize.org/blog/oai-o3-pub-breakthrough Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42473321 Points: 790 # Comments: 629
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Google Chrome is testing a new AI tool that scans for scams to help save you from online trickery
Google Chrome is testing an on-device AI tool to detect scams in the hope of enhancing online safety while maintaining user privacy.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch has disappeared from public view after crypto rug pull
Viral star Haliey Welch hasn't released a new episode of her podcast since her 'Hawk Tuah' cryptocurrency collapsed on launch day.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues Zelle and four of its partner banks
On Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued four financial companies involved with Zelle. The CFPBโs lawsuit (via CNBC) accuses Zelleโs operator (Early Warning Services) and three of the serviceโs partner banks โ JPMorgan Chase, Bank Of America and Wells Fargo โ of failing to protect consumers from widespread fraud on the peer-to-peer payment system. The CFPB says customers of those three banks have...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:OpenAI announces new o3 models
OpenAI saved its biggest announcement for the last day of its 12-day โshipmasโ event. On Friday, the company unveiled o3, the successor to the o1 โreasoningโ model it released earlier in the year. o3 is a model family, to be more precise โ as was the case with o1. Thereโs o3 and o3-mini, a smaller, [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The next two FIFA Womenโs World Cups will only air on Netflix
Let's hope Netflix fixes its live buffering problems beforehand.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The first open-source, privacy-focused voice assistant for the home is here
Home Assistant just announced the launch of a new open-source voice assistant with hardware that works without an internet connection.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Kindle Rewards is offering double points for one day only โ heres how it works
Kindle Rewards is offering double points on all Kindle books for one day only. Here's how to start earning.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Lenovo's upcoming Legion Go S is likely using SteamOS, as Valve is coming to its CES 2025 event
Thanks to news of Valve attending a CES 2025 event, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 will most likely have SteamOS instead of Windows 11.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:How to use Double Pump in Fortnite OG
The infamous Double Pump meta is back in Fortnite and here's how you can use it in OG Chapter 1, Season 1 to dominate lobbies.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Netflix scores the broadcasting rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup
Netflix has inked a deal with FIFA to snag exclusive US broadcasting rights to the next two Womenโs World Cup tournaments, according to a report by ESPN. This contract covers both the 2027 and 2031 events. Neither entity has described the financial value of the deal, but it has been reported to be the most significant contract that FIFA has ever signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. FIFA president...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Get this 77-inch LG TV for $800 less at Best Buy
As of Dec. 20, you can get an LG 77-inch Class C3 Series OLED TV (2023) for $1,499.99 at Best Buy. That's $800 off the list price.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The best stocking stuffers for $50 or less
The big ticket tech gifts may get the lion's share of attention during the holidays, but it's surprising how much people appreciate small and thoughtful accessories and gadgets. We picked out a dozen such stocking stuffers for under $50 โ perfect for a little something extra for a loved one or a welcome gift for a coworker. Just be sure to check the shipping windows to make sure these handy gizmos will arrive in time....
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Grayjay Desktop App
Article URL: https://grayjay.app/desktop/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42473032 Points: 263 # Comments: 149
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Our favorite Sony earbuds hit an all-time low, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
We're less than a week from Christmas, and if you haven't finished your holiday shopping, well, you should probably get on that. While it's likely too late to get most items shipped by Wednesday morning, there are still tons of decent tech deals available for those you're seeing after the holiday โ or if you just want to treat yourself. For one, Sony's WF-1000XM5, our pick for the best wireless earbuds, is down to an...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Sling TV celebrates the holidays with a rate increase that goes live today
Effective today, Sling TV prices have increased by $6 per month for all of its packages.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:7 Android widgets to make your phone or tablet more useful
If you like your Android home screen to give you quick access to information, services, and apps, you should consider adding a small collection of widgets.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:50 years ago, the best worst James Bond movie came out
50 years ago, the truly terrible The Man with the Golden Gun came out, offering a piece of enjoyable trash that remains a highlight of the James Bond franchise.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The best tech gifts for $100 or less to give for Christmas from Apple, Samsung and more
The winter solstice is upon us, which means that Christmas is next up โ and that the clock for timely gift-giving is nearly expired. If you're gifting for a tech fan, something from Apple, Google, Samsung or another big brand is always at the top of the list. But be prepared for sticker shock once you look at the price tags for their latest and greatest devices. Thankfully, you donโt have to spend hundreds of dollars...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:New AA-powered AirTag case promises 10-year lifespan
Aluminum AirTag case replaces coin cell with 2 AA Lithium batteries for extended lifespan.
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