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Threads is working on scheduled posts

Threads is previewing yet another significant new feature before the end of the year. The app will β€œsoon” begin testing the ability for users to schedule posts ahead of time, according to an update from Meta exec Adam Mosseri. Mosseri shared a screenshot of the upcoming feature, which shows a simple tool to set a date and time for a post to go live in Threads’ post editor. Interestingly, Mosseri said that users will...

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

This USB-C tester with a digital display is a geeky treat for any user (and it's only $20)

Whether you're a seasoned technician or a hobbyist, the ChargerLAB Power-Z AK001 USB-C cable can meet your diagnostic needs, especially with its handy power meter.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Best Meal Delivery Services of 2024? I Tested 25 and Here's the Winner

We've personally tested almost every meal delivery service and ranked them for you here.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

The Dell G16 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is $450 off right now

The Dell G16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card and 16GB of RAM is on sale at $450 off from Dell, bringing its price down to $1,300.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Nvidia’s new app is causing large frame rate dips in many games

Fully disabling optional, AI-powered filters seems to fix the problem.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

This Unemployment Class-Action Settlement's Deadline Is Dec. 20, but Are You Eligible?

Only a few days remain for those eligible to opt into a settlement concerning pandemic-era unemployment benefits seized by the state.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Elon Musk, SpaceX reportedly under federal review for undisclosed meetings with foreign leaders

Elon Musk and SpaceX are under three federal reviews from three different US military departments for allegedly failing to comply with reporting protocols. The New York Times reported that Musk and his private aerospace company have repeatedly disregarded requirements to disclose trips and meetings with foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin. The three reviews of Musk and SpaceX’s suspected activity...

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The Apple Watch 10 Is All In on Snorkeling. I Took It for a Swim

I've got gizmos and gadgets aplenty, but under the sea none compare to this one.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Best 4K TV Deals: Save Up to $700 on Top Picks From LG, Samsung and Others

It's the end of the year and we're still seeing huge price cuts at Amazon, Best Buy and some TV makers' official sites.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Threads starts testing scheduled posts

Image: The Verge Threads is about to begin testing the ability to schedule posts, according to Instagram’s Adam Mosseri. β€œReplies cannot be scheduled,” he added, explaining that β€œwe want to balance giving people more control to plan their Threads posts while still encouraging real-time conversation.” Mosseri also makes sure to note that Instagram has been working on this feature β€œfor months.” I’m choosing to take as a...

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Samsung Music Frame review: welcome to invisible audio

The Music Frame is the perfect speaker for folks who don't want a visible speaker in their room.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

You Can Play Squid Game: Unleashed and More Now With Netflix Games

Everyone can play the mobile game now before the second season airs on Dec. 26.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Best Video Doorbell Cameras of 2024, Tested by Our Experts

We've spent hundreds of hours testing video doorbell cameras like Ring, Arlo, Nest and more. See which one scored best.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Includeable minimal operating system for C++

Article URL: https://www.includeos.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42445508 Points: 35 # Comments: 4

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

These fan favorite Beats headphones are 50% off right now

The Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones, which offer high-resolution lossless audio and a 50-hour battery life, are available from Amazon at 50% off -- just $100!

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

OpenAI opens up developer access to the full o1 reasoning model

When OpenAI first introduced its o1 reasoning model, developers could only use the o1-preview model through the API. That's no longer the case.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Best Smartwatch for 2024

From the Apple Watch Series 10 to watches from Google and Garmin. We've tested the best smartwatches for every wrist, phone and budget and here are our picks.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Best Open Earbuds for 2024

Whether you're not a fan of ear tips or simply like staying aware of your surroundings, here are the best open-ear earbuds.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Best iPhone Deals: Score Apple’s New and Previously Released Phones for Free With New Lines or Trade-Ins

Apple's iPhones are some of the best available today, and you can currently save big bucks on everything from the SE to the latest releases.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Elon Musk is opening a preschool near his Texas business operations

Not content with meddling in politics, Elon Musk's next venture is an attempt to reimagine the United States' education system. The South African billionaire is now funding a Texas preschool called Ad Astra, which recently received a state permit to educate up to 21 students. The Montessori private school's website states that it is open to students aged three to nine, however an in-depth report from Bloomberg said...

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Fake CAPTCHA pages used to spread infostealer malware

BeMob and Monetag are being spread by campaign called DeceptionAds.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Best Apple Watch Deals: Shop the New Series 10, Rugged Ultra 2 or Watch SE in Time for Christmas

Apple smartwatches are some of the most advanced out there, but their price tag is high. These deals can help you save a ton on new or previous-gen models.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Best Mac Mini Deals: Save on a New M4 Mac Mini and Previous-Gen M2 Models

Apple's New M4 Mac mini is small yet mighty and you can save on yours right now.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

7 of the Best Soft Mattresses of 2024

Get ultimate comfort and support from your bed with one of the best soft mattresses available.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

This 75-inch Samsung 4K TV has a new low price of $550

There’s never been a better time to save money on big TVs! And right now, for Christmas 2024, you can order the Samsung 75-inch DU6950 for only $550!

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Best iPad Deals: These Top-Rated Apple Tablets Are Up to $400 Off

With the holidays around the corner, retailers are slashing prices on both new and previous-gen models right now.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

FastVideo: a lightweight framework for accelerating large video diffusion models

Article URL: https://github.com/hao-ai-lab/FastVideo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42445239 Points: 46 # Comments: 6

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

The best iPad keyboard cases of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We've gone hands-on with some of the best iPad keyboard cases of 2024 from top brands like Apple, Logitech, and Zagg.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

After decades of talk, Seagate seems ready to actually drop the HAMR hard drives

At least one gigantic cloud provider has signed off on the drives' viability.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

YouTube says that soon, its tech will be able to find AI copies of celebs and creators

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is partnering with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to help creators identify content using their AI-generated likenesses on the platform and submit removal requests. The company will test the controls with celebrities and athletes early next year before rolling it out to β€œtop YouTube creators, creative professionals, and other leading partners representing talent.” In...

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

The best Android VPN services of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

The best Android VPNs provide excellent security, high speeds, user-friendly apps, and streaming capabilities without slowing down your phone or draining your battery.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Google's Veo 2 video generator takes on Sora Turbo - how to try it

Also now available: An improved version of Google's Imagen 3 image generator and a fun, new experiment.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has found its directors

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse finally has a positive update. Sony has named the directors for the third animated film in the Spider-Verse trilogy.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

OpenAI says it has no plans for a Sora API β€” yet

OpenAI says it has no plans to release an API for Sora, its AI model that can generate reasonably realistic videos when provided with a text description or reference image. During an AMA with members of OpenAI’s dev team, Romain Huet, head of developer experience at OpenAI, said that a Sora API isn’t in the […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch