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Threads' new 'use media' feature is its latest attempt to fight stolen memes and engagement farming
Another day, another new Threads feature. Meta’s app will “soon” be rolling out a feature that allows users to re-share photos and videos to their timelines with credit to the original poster but without the original post attached. Once available, users will need to long press on a photo or video from their feed and select “use media.” They’ll then be able to draft a new post with the image of the clip attached, with a...
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Apple is reportedly giving up on plans to turn the iPhone into a subscription
Apple is shelving its plans to offer the iPhone for a monthly subscription, Bloomberg reports. The company was first said to be exploring a hardware subscription in 2022, but like the company’s “buy now, pay later” product, Apple Pay Later, it seems like it ultimately proved too problematic. The hardware subscription was rumored to work in a similar way to existing options like the iPhone Upgrade Program or Apple Card...
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Best Internet Providers in Lynchburg, Virginia
From multi-gig fiber options to low-cost broadband, these are the best internet providers in Lynchburg.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Fake Ledger data breach emails used to trick victims into giving up recovery phrases
Whoever holds the recovery phrase, holds the money.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:A company you wouldn’t expect just beat Apple as the No. 1 smartwatch brand
Huawei, which has been battered by sanctions and remains a rare sight in the U.S., has managed to topple Apple as the world's leading wrist wearable brand.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Rivian car dashboard screens now support YouTube and Google Cast
Rivian vehicles now offer more entertainment options with the adoption of Google Cast in the company's cars. When the cars are parked, passengers can use Google Cast to stream from thousands of apps to the dashboard screen. The cars are also getting native apps for YouTube and SiriusXM for playing media directly from the vehicle's larger screen. Rivian is offering all its customers a temporary free trial of SiriusXM;...
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:$2 per megabyte: AT&T mistakenly charged customer $6,223 for 3.1GB of data
Texas police officer switched to AT&T FirstNet and got a horrible surprise.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March
Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams will now come home in March at the earliest, to allow SpaceX and NASA engineers to complete development of a new Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:New Anthropic study shows AI really doesn’t want to be forced to change its views
AI models can deceive, new research from Anthropic shows. They can pretend to have different views during training when in reality maintaining their original preferences. There’s no reason for panic now, the team behind the study said. Yet they said their work could be critical in understanding potential threats from future, more capable AI systems. […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Apple collaborates with Nvidia to research faster LLM performance
Article URL: https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/18/apple-collaborates-with-nvidia-to-research-faster-llm-performance/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42455992 Points: 25 # Comments: 8
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:One of the best work-from-home laptops is $120 off at Dell
The Dell Inspiron 15 is one of the best laptops for working from home without spending a fortune. It's currently on sale at Dell for a fantastically low price.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Boeing Starliner astronauts will stay in space a little while longer
Two astronauts who traveled to space on the troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft will have their stay extended a little longer.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:This minuscule mini PC hides an overclocked AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 and promises to beat Nvidia's RTX 2060 GPU; I can't wait to review it
EVO-X1 mini PC features AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor based on the Strix Point architecture.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:CDC confirms first case of bird flu in US
Article URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-confirms-1st-case-severe-bird-flu-us/story?id=116908574 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42455938 Points: 20 # Comments: 6
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:GM and ChargePoint plan to install hundreds of fast EV chargers by the end of 2025
A station render with Chargepoint-built GM Energy chargers. | Image: GM GM is partnering with ChargePoint to build out a new EV charging network under the GM Energy brand, the companies announced today. GM plans to install up to 500 DC fast-charging ports at stations deployed in “strategic” places across the US, with some equipped with ChargePoint’s Express Plus platform that supports charge speeds up to 500kW. GM and...
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Best Internet Providers in Idaho
If you are looking for a fast and reliable internet connection in the Gem State, these picks by CNET's internet experts won't disappoint.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:TikTok will have its day in court, but it's time to ask what we'll do without it
TikTok heads to the US Supreme Court with an unfortunately weak argument
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:The Fed Cut Rates Again, but Don't Expect Relief From Sky-High Credit Card Interest
Average APRs have inched down slightly, but you should focus on lowering your credit card balance as soon as you can.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:NASA just jumped online to correct outrageous space station misinformation
NASA corrected a post on X, formerly Twitter, claiming that the International Space Station will soon crash. The space agency underscored that all is normal on the station.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:How to use ChatGPT to summarize a book, article, or research paper
Faced with a long document or a dense book? Here's how ChatGPT can help summarize the key points.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Matt Reeves shares The Penguin season 2 update, discusses The Batman Part II script
The Batman director Matt Reeves revealed a promising update for The Penguin season 2. Additionally, Reeves spoke about writing script for The Batman Part II.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Menlo Ventures and Anthropic have picked the first 18 startups for their $100M fund
Just five months after launching a $100 million fund, Menlo Ventures and Anthropic have backed their first 18 startups. And are looking for more. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:This Unemployment Class-Action Settlement Is Open 2 More Days, but Are You Eligible?
Only 2 days remain for those eligible to opt into a settlement concerning pandemic-era unemployment benefits seized by the state.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Gemini Advanced users can now access Google's most experimental model
If you need help with coding, math, and reasoning, Gemini 2.0 Flash is the model for you.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Louisiana resident in critical condition with H5N1 bird flu
The person is experiencing severe respiratory illness from the H5N1 infection.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:The Ram 1500 Rev is now delayed to 2026
Image: Ram Ram brand owner Stellantis is delaying its long-awaited all-electric Ram 1500 Rev pickup truck from the first half of 2025 to 2026. The automaker is now prioritizing the launch of its gas-extended hybrid Ramcharger truck, which is also being delayed beyond the first half of 2025 that it originally targeted. Stellantis says launching the Ramcharger first is a decision “driven by overwhelming consumer interest...
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Amazon Fire TV introduces ‘Dual Audio’ feature for simultaneous listening via hearing aids and TV speakers
Amazon announced on Wednesday new accessibility features for Fire TV, including a notable “Dual Audio” capability for the newly launched Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series, which was unveiled in November. The new feature allows one user to listen through a hearing aid while others in the same room can enjoy audio through the TV’s built-in […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:How to Stay Safe Now That More Raw Milk Has Been Recalled Due to Bird Flu
There has been another recall of raw milk from a second California producer, Valley Milk Simply Bottled.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:TP-Link routers could get banned from the U.S. as early as next year
This popular and cheap router brand is under fire by the U.S. government due to it possibly being linked to cyberattacks.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:The Backbone One would be an ideal game controller—if the iPhone had more games
It works well, but there still aren't enough modern, console-style games.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:This Lenovo ThinkPad is usually $2,399 — today it’s $984
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is a great business laptop, and it's even more appealing now that it's on sale at Lenovo for a limited time only.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:CDC Confirms First Severe Human Case of Bird Flu in the US. Here's What You Should Know
This marks the first case of H5N1 bird flu in the US connected to backyard flock exposure, according to health officials.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Your next TV won’t be micro-LED. Here’s why
We've been teased by micro-LED TVs for years, so is 2025 finally going to be the year we can get one in our home? We don't think the chances are good, and here's why.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:Nolah Original 10": A Unique Mattress for Side Sleepers
If you sleep on your side, a supportive mattress like the Nolah Original can be a great fit. Our sleep experts tried it and here is what we think.
Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source:You can turn your Instagram profile into a digital business card - here's how
Instagram's new 'profile card' turns social networking into a professional networking site for freelancers, content creators, and small business owners.
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