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Hundreds of holiday-themed audiobooks are up to 80% off at Amazon

Hundreds of holiday and Christmas audiobooks are on sale at Amazon for up to 80% off

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The Nintendo Switch 2 could fix its predecessor’s biggest problem

More possible details have emerged about the Nintendo Switch 2, giving us a clearer picture of what to expect (and possibly when).

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Journal that published faulty black plastic study removed from science index

Chemosphere cut from Web of Science, which calculates impact factors.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Over 20 venture firms pledge to not take money from China, RussiaΒ 

Founders now have a way to ensure that their investors haven’t taken money from countries like China, Russia, Iran, or Cuba. Over 20 venture firms have signed the Clean Capital Certification, attesting that they have not and will not take money from foreign adversaries. Some of the firms that have signed include Marlinspike Partners, Humba […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Helldivers 2's Killzone crossover items are now available for free after pricing backlash

Arrowhead Game Studios is now giving away Helldivers 2's Killzone 2 crossover items for free following pricing backlash.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Supposed expert reviews of Google Gemini outputs are coming from non-experts

A firm hired to test Google Gemini for accuracy has reportedly changed its policy from letting analysts skip prompts outside of their expertise to evaluating them even if they don't fully understand the responses.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The best unique products and gadgets we tested in 2024

These not-so-obvious gadgets that we've tested this year never got their chance to shine; here's what we recommend.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Google releases its own β€˜reasoning’ AI model

Google has released what it’s calling a new β€œreasoning” AI model β€” but it’s in the experimental stages, and from our brief testing, there’s certainly room for improvement. The new model, called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental (a mouthful, to be sure), is available in AI Studio, Google’s AI prototyping platform. A model card describes […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

The best 15-inch laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We've gone hands-on with all the best 15-inch laptops this year from Apple, Asus, Dell, and more to help you choose the best fit.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Get your game on with $25 off a new Xbox controller

As of Dec. 19, save $25 on a new Xbox controller and get a worthy upgrade courtesy of Best Buy.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Show HN: WebGPU Tech Demo

WebGPU tech demo running in modern browsers showcasing various rendering techniques like deferred rendering with 400+ dynamic lights, Hi-Z screen space reflections and cascaded shadow mapping. Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42463525 Points: 105 # Comments: 59

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Sonos speakers are up to 39% off and arrive in time for the holidays

Shop the best Sonos speaker deals at Amazon. Get the Sonos Ray soundbar for up to 39% off. Plus, it arrives in time for the holidays.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how to get around it

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's what it does and how you can work around that requirement if your old PC doesn't have one.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

World(coin) must let Europeans comprehensively delete their data, under privacy order

It took a lot more than the initially slated few weeks to arrive, but a pivotal privacy decision that’s been hanging over Sam Altman’s World (aka Worldcoin) for months has finally landed, via a late December decision from the Bavarian data protection authority enforcing the bloc’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a comprehensive privacy framework […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Sony is now the largest shareholder of FromSoftware’s parent company

Sony has acquired a major stake in FromSoftware’s parent company Kadokawa. This follows reports that Sony was in talks to purchase the company outright. It looks like that isn’t happening, but Sony has boosted its total ownership of Kadokawa up to ten percent after spending around $300 million on more shares. This makes Sony the largest shareholder of the Japanese publisher. Sony likely made this move to get its hands...

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The best noise-canceling earbuds of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Find peace and quiet wherever you are with the best noise-canceling earbuds that have features like ANC, long battery life, and voice assistant compatibility.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The window to apply for Perplexity's 2025 college AI program is closing - how to sign up

The Perplexity Campus Strategist program provides a unique opportunity for students interested in AI, but you need to apply quickly.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

This Android shortcut is my productivity life saver - and it's hidden in plain sight

On Google Pixel phones and other devices running stock Android, your notification history is just a swipe and tap away.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

A Replacement for BERT

Article URL: https://huggingface.co/blog/modernbert Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42463315 Points: 221 # Comments: 44

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Amazon deal of the day: The 10th generation Apple iPad is down to its best price ever

The best Amazon deals on Dec. 19 include the 10th generation Apple iPad, Sony ULT Field 1, Blink Mini 2, Apple Pencil 2, and Sonos Beam.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The best GPS trackers for kids in 2024: Expert recommended

Parents and parenting experts recommend the top GPS trackers for kids that offer real-time tracking and alerts to give you peace of mind.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

A Knife Forged in Fire

Article URL: https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/january-2024/a-knife-forged-in-fire/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42463295 Points: 56 # Comments: 62

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Superman teaser trailer previews David Corenswet as a battered Man of Steel

The first teaser trailer for Superman has been released. The Superman footage previews David Corenswet as the Man of Steel.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Save $150 on Apples original AirPods Max and make holiday travel a bit more enjoyable this year

The Apple AirPods Max (lightning) are on sale at Best Buy for just $399.99, down from the list price of $549.99. That's a 27% discount.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Clay – UI Layout Library

Article URL: https://www.nicbarker.com/clay Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42463123 Points: 361 # Comments: 69

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

You can access the latest DALL-E 3 model for free, just not through ChatGPT

Access OpenAI's most advanced image-generating model on Bing Image Creator for free.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Stalker 2’s 110GB patch includes a whopping 1800 updates

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting a much-needed update to fix the buggy A-Life system. The patch is 110GB, with more than 1,800 changes.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

How I optimized this 98-inch TV to feel like a movie theater (and it's on sale)

Some fine-tuning and adjustments turned the TCL S55 TV into a monster home entertainment set - and it is $1,500 off going into 2025.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Google accused of using novices to fact-check Gemini's AI answers

There's no arguing that AI still has quite a few unreliable moments, but one would hope that at least its evaluations would be accurate. However, 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. Google shared a preview of Gemini 2.0 earlier this month. Google reportedly instructed...

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

New renders provide a clear look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and S25 Plus

New Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra renders have emerged, showing the design differences between the two phones.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Midnight Blizzard hacking group hijacks RDP proxies to launch malware attacks

Almost 200 servers were used in a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign targeting Western governments and think tanks.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Gamers beware: Windows 11 24H2 update could wreck your colors and crash your games

Microsoft admits Windows 11 24H2 is causing problems with displaying colors using Auto HDR, and crashing games too.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

In a holiday gift pinch? Shop the best gift card deals at Amazon

With the holidays quickly approaching, get something for everyone on your list with these gift card deals at Amazon. Shop discounts at on Uber, Instacart, and more.

Published on: December 19, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable