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FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices

Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/17/ftc-bans-hidden-junk-fees-in-hotel-event-ticket-prices-.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42445037 Points: 269 # Comments: 265

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

Why Google's quantum breakthrough is 'truly remarkable' - and what happens next

Being able to scale physical qubits reliably is nice, of course. Now comes the hard part: actual circuits.

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

5 AI innovations from 2024 that are genuinely helpful

2024 was a big year for AI, and not all of it was good. But amidst the ethical dilemmas and growing concerns, many set out with the goal of harnessing the power of AI responsibly.

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

Grubhub to pay $25M for β€˜deceptive’ practices against customers, drivers

Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul over unlawful practices, including misleading customers about delivery costs, deceiving drivers about potential earnings, and listing restaurants on its platform without their permission. The agencies claim that Grubhub hid the true cost of its delivery […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved....

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

This 43-inch TV is only $140 at Best Buy and Amazon today

Whether you’re shopping for friends or family or you’re in dire need of a TV for a guest bedroom, the Insignia 43-inch F30 Series is only $140 today.

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

Companies issuing RTO mandates β€œlose their best talent”: Study

Despite the risks, firms and Trump are eager to get people back into offices.

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

CRDTs and Collaborative Playground

Article URL: https://www.cerbos.dev/blog/crdts-and-collaborative-playground Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42444856 Points: 27 # Comments: 0

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

I built the ultimate home theater setup with these 3 products - here's my buying advice

If you're looking for the best projector-speaker combo available, the AWOL Vision package delivers superior imaging without the complications found in other projectors.

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

One-Mile-in-Five

Article URL: https://wwiiafterwwii.wordpress.com/2024/07/25/wwii-the-autobahn-ike-the-interstates-and-one-mile-in-five/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42444820 Points: 46 # Comments: 4

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

Forbes is cutting ties with freelance writers, citing Google spam policies

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Forbes will stop using freelancers for some types of stories indefinitely β€” and has blamed the change on a recent update to Google Search policies. In recent days, Forbes has said it will stop hiring freelancers to produce content for its product review section Forbes Vetted, according to a journalist who has written for the site. In a note shared with The Verge, an editor...

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

We gave 4 out of 5 stars to the Fitbit Charge 6, and it’s on sale!

Monitor and manage your fitness and health vitals with the Fitbit Charge 6. Today, you’ll be able to score the feature-packed wearable for only $120!

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

The 51 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (December 2024)

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Luther, and Agatha All Along are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

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

The Netflix feature that lets you share your favorite scenes comes to Android

Now users on Android and iOS can easily share TV and film scenes and even bookmark them without having to download the content directly. Here's how.

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

Almost a million ConnectOnCall users may have had data stolen by hackers

900,000 patients who called doctors out of hours may have had their information stolen following data breach.

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

ChatGPT Plus vs. Pro: Is it worth the upgrade?

OpenAI's Pro subscription tier costs a jaw-dropping $200 per month. This guide will help you decide if that much generative compute power is really necessary.

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

If your Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded, you have 5 options before time runs out

Microsoft will officially end support for its most popular operating system in less than a year. Here's what you should do with your Windows 10 PCs that fail Microsoft's Windows 11 compatibility tests before that day arrives.

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

Unofficial mod transforms the Playdate into a charming robot pet

Although Panic paused development on its official Playdate charging dock, an enterprising character artist has swooped in with an open-source kit (via Gizmodo) that transforms the device into an interactive robot pet. Playbot is Guillaume Loquin’s name for the cute add-on, which anyone with the right know-how can build. (For those without know-how, don’t be shocked if you eventually see others sell builds on platforms...

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

AMD may launch its most powerful integrated GPU ever β€” in a gaming tablet

Did VideoCardz obtain an image of the PC, too? | Image: VideoCardz In August, an Asus thermal engineer goofed by revealing the existence of possibly the most powerful tablet PC ever made β€” an Asus ROG Flow Z13 powered by an unannounced AMD β€œStrix Halo” chip, one boasting an incredible 80 watts of power for its GPU alone. Now, VideoCardz is reporting that the chip (and tablet) are about to become official at CES 2025...

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

Amazon’s video game anthology Secret Level is getting a second season

Image: Amazon Amazon’s push into video game adaptations shows no signs of letting up. Today the company announced that Secret Level β€” an anthology of animated shorts all based on different video game properties β€” has been renewed for a second season on Prime Video. No other details about the new season have been announced yet. Secret Level actually just premiered on Prime Video, and comes from the same team behind...

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

Consultant found guilty in murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee

Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of notable fintech figure Bob Lee. Momeni, an IT consultant and entrepreneur, faces 16 years to life in prison. Best known as the creator and founder of Cash App, Lee was fatally stabbed in April 2023 in San Francisco. Momeni was arrested as a suspect nine days later. The autopsy report revealed that Lee was under the influence of cocaine, alcohol...

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

OpenAI’s API users get full access to the new o1 model

Newest API upgrade also includes fine-tuning and real-time interaction improvements.

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

Bob Lee verdict: Cash App creator’s killer found guilty of second-degree murder

A San Francisco jury has found Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing of Bob Lee, the Cash App creator and former CTO of Block, according to NBC Bay Area on Tuesday. The jury found Momeni not guilty of first-degree murder, meaning jurors decided the murder of Lee was not premeditated. Lee was […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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

Elden Ring Nightreign: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

FromSoftware is working on an adventure in a new world of Elden Ring called Elden Ring Nightreign. This isn't your typical soulslike, so check out the details.

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

These RITFIT best seller home gym sets are on sale

These RITFIT best seller home gym sets are on sale for the holidays. Come save big on exercise equipment and get lots of free gifts -- seriously.

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

Amazon's new Nova AI models could be ground-breaking - why we can't know for certain

The engineering of threat testing and red-teaming is the most interesting contribution of Amazon's first 'frontier' models.

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

I asked ChatGPT, Claude AI, Gemini, and Siri about humanoid robots in 2025, and the responses shocked me

Most AI knows what's up when it comes to humanoid robots.

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

Google and Microsoft aren’t syncing up: why Phone Link might no longer show you sensitive notifications after installing Android 15

Android 15's new privacy rules hide sensitive notifications, impacting Windows Phone Link users who installed Link to Windows manually from the Play Store.

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

17 Best Air Purifiers (2024): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir

Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with air purifiers tested firsthand by WIRED.

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rumored features: the key tipped upgrades on the S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could have a wealth of new and improved features, and we have a good idea of what to expect.

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

A pilot crashed a full passenger jet into the bay, didn't lose his job (2021)

Article URL: https://www.sfgate.com/sfhistory/article/san-francisco-historic-plane-crash-asoh-defense-16319360.php Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42443987 Points: 61 # Comments: 39

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

Bridgy Fed, a project to connect the open social web, is now becoming a nonprofit

Bridgy Fed, which is working to connect the social network Bluesky with the wider fediverse (i.e., the open social web), which includes sites like Mastodon and others, will be the first app incubated within a new nonprofit called A New Social. The organization, announced Tuesday, aims to bring together developers, researchers, startups, and industry leaders […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...

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

OpenAI releases a slew of developer features in a 'Mini Dev Day'

For 12 days, the OpenAI daily live stream is unveiling 'new things, big and small.' Here's what's new today.

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

How to change your location with a VPN - and why you should

Whether you travel, need more privacy, or want access to regional streaming content, any of ZDNET's top-rated VPNs can relocate you.

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

Slim-Llama is an LLM ASIC processor that can tackle 3-bllion parameters while sipping only 4.69mW - and we'll find out more on this potential AI game changer very soon

Slim-Llama is an LLM ASIC processor that can tackle 3-bllion parameters while consuming only 4.69mW.

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

The 16 best tech stocking stuffers perfect for holiday gifting (and many are on sale now)

I test out nifty tech gadgets all year long. Here are my 16 favorite products that make perfect stocking stuffers for the upcoming holiday season -- and many of them are on sale.

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