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'Batman: Arkham Shadow' Proves VR Gaming Isn't Just a Gimmick
The latest Batman outing for Meta Quest shows that, when done well, VR gaming can hold its own with any platform.
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Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note as audio bug hits the update, leaving some PCs silent
New Windows 11 24H2 bug silences some PCs, and Microsoft has blocked the update for affected devices while it works on a fix.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Why Apple sends spyware victims to this nonprofit security lab
Cybersecurity experts, who work with human rights defenders and journalists, agree that Apple is doing the right thing by sending notifications to victims of mercenary spyware β and at the same time refusing to forensically analyze the devices. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Energy Revolution Venturesβ $18M fund lays a bet on βnew chemistryβ startups in energy and hydrogen
What happens when a chemical engineer, whoβs previously built a hydrogen-powered drone, becomes a venture capitalist? Energy Revolution Ventures (ERV), thatβs what. The VC has now closed an $18 million seed and Series A fund to invest in deep tech, such as energy storage, carbon capture, and, yes, hydrogen technologies. Marcus Clover, co-founder and partner [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Bluesky's latest update addresses an important verification problem
Bluesky has rolled out an update that fixes one important issue that could lead to impersonation on the decentralized social network. Now, when you verify your identity on the platform with your own domain, Bluesky will no longer free up your old .bsky.social username. In the past, going through the authentication process will make your original .bsky.social name available again, which means you'll have to sign up...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:βGenius Girlβ goes from inspiring a Korean TV show character to raising a $100 million AI fund
Principle Venture Partners will write early-stage checks anywhere from $100,000 to βsingle digit millions.β 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Home Office Setup Guide (2024): Webcams, Desks, Chairs, and More
Gear can make or break your home office setup. Hereβs our ultimate list of nearly 100 items, from monitors and desks to webcams and chairs.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:YouTube will crack down on 'egregious clickbait,' starting in India
Clickbait videos have always been annoying, but there are times when they can be downright harmful. YouTube has vowed to strengthen its enforcement efforts when it comes to dealing with "egregious clickbait" on its website, particularly those that cover β or pretend to cover β breaking news and current events. The website describes egregious clickbait as "videos where the title or thumbnail promises viewers something...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:OnePlus 13 and 13R are coming in January to steal Samsungs thunder
OnePlus is launching its new flagships two weeks ahead of Samsung this year.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:16 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2024) | WIRED
Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot toolsβirons, brushes, and combsβwork wonders.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Why AI language models choke on too much text
Compute costs scale with the square of the input size. That's not great.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Our favorite tech we bought in 2024
We at Engadget are in the unique position to test out many more gadgets than we actually use on a regular basis. It just comes with the territory of reviewing the newest smartphones or testing out dozens of power banks to find the best ones. But we still have to buy things for ourselves, and there are winners and losers just like there are when we test things out for professional purposes only. And similar to when we...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Mufasa: The Lion King stars on the importance of Scars origin story
"Mufasa: The Lion King" stars Mads Mikkelsen, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jnr, Tiffany Boone, and Billy Eichner discuss Scar's origin story
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Engadget Podcast: The AI hype train stalled in 2024
This week, we're looking back at our hellish 2024 and trying to figure out where to go from here. We began the year with enormous hype around artificial intelligence, but that's cooled off after seeing how useless many AI features have been. It's also clear that many companies, including Microsoft and Apple, are trying to push half-baked AI concepts onto users. Looking forward, we're expecting a rough few years for the...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Whatβs the Winter Solstice? Celebrations, Science, Livestream
Hereβs what happens on the longest night of the yearβin the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Building Effective "Agents"
Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/research/building-effective-agents Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42470541 Points: 103 # Comments: 24
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The Morning After: Google accused of using novices to fact-check Geminiβs AI answers
Last week, Google allegedly instructed contract workers evaluating Gemini not to skip any prompts, regardless of their expertise, TechCrunch reports based on internal guidance it viewed. Now, contractors have allegedly been instructed not to skip prompts that βrequire specialized domain knowledgeβ and to βrate the parts of the prompt you understand,β adding a note that itβs not an area they have knowledge in....
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Gauntlet AI (YC S17) is training AI engineers and hiring them in Austin ($200k/yr)
Article URL: https://gauntletai.com Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42470386 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Iβm Spending the Holidays Watching Cabin Builders on TikTokβWhile I Still Can
Even if TikTok doesn't get banned in the US next year, it'll still be far from the zone-out place it once was.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:14 Best Office Chairs of 2024β I've Tested 55+ to Pick Them
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Show HN: Get e-signatures & pay per signed doc
Woke up today with a 100-degree fever & found out Google is now our competitor.Last week, we started building signwith.co/ - a simple, pay-per-use e-signature tool for people who are struggling with complex e-sign tools.The plan was to build quietly, run a private beta, get 50 users in 15 days, and then do a launch. Easy peasy.But since Google dropped into the e-signature space - we needed to talk.So after 30...
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:We're about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/12/were-about-to-fly-a-spacecraft-into-the-sun-for-the-first-time/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42470202 Points: 85 # Comments: 65
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Martin Short storms off set in SNL promo
Martin Short appeared alongside Hozier in a new series of "SNL" promos, the last of which sees him storming off set.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:2025 Will Be Smart Glasses All the Way Down
The past year has been filled with announcements about new smart glasses from companies big and small. Donβt expect the deluge to let up anytime soon.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Martin Shorts interview with Jimmy Fallon descends into a brutal fight
Martin Short appeared on "The Tonight Show" and got in a fake fight with Jimmy Fallon.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 20, 2024
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 20
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1280 on December 20, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 20
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:NYT Strands hints, answers for December 20
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 20, 2024
Answers to each clue for the December 20, 2024 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Bluesky adds mentions tab in the notifications screen and username squatting protection
Social network Bluesky has released a new update to its app that includes a separate mentions tab in notifications, protections against username squatting, and new controls for replies sorting. The company announced that it is adding a new mentions tab with the v1.96 rollout to let you see those posts separately. Until now, all notifications [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:Explore and record the outdoors in HD for $120
Capture the night in stunning 720p clarity with these Digital Night Vision Binoculars β now only $119.99.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:How to watch SMU vs. Penn State without cable
The best live streaming services to watch the SMU vs. Penn State college football game without cable.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:How to watch Clemson vs. Texas without cable
The best live streaming services to watch the Clemson vs. Texas college football game without cable.
Published on: December 20, 2024 | Source:The Room Next Door review: Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, what more could you want?
Pedro AlmodΓ³var adapts Sigrid Nunez's moving novel into a film starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore as two old friends who reconnect. "The Room Next Door" review.
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