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T-Mobile and Starlink launch beta program for satellite connectivity
After gaining FCC approval, T-Mobile Starlink announced a beta program to test its direct-to-cell satellite service.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:
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Google says customers can use its AI in โhigh-riskโ domains, so long as thereโs human supervision
Google has changed its terms to clarify that customers can deploy its generative AI tools to make โautomated decisionsโ in โhigh-riskโ domains, like healthcare, so long as thereโs a human in the loop. According to the companyโs updated Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy, published on Tuesday, customers may use Googleโs generative AI to make โautomated [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:UK consults on opt-out model for training AIs on copyrighted content
The U.K. government is consulting on an opt-out copyright regime for AI training that would require rights holders to take active steps if they donโt want their intellectual property to become free AI training fodder. The rise of generative AI models that are trained on vast quantities of data has brought intellectual property concerns to [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:I pitted ChatGPT search against Perplexity to see which was the best AI search engine, and the results surprised me
ChatGPT search is now free for all, but how does it compare to Perplexity?
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Show HN: I built an open-source data pipeline tool in Go
Every data pipeline job I had to tackle required quite a few components to set up:- One tool to ingest data- Another one to transform it- If you wanted to run Python, set up an orchestrator- If you need to check the data, a data quality toolLet alone this being hard to set up and taking time, it is also pretty high-maintenance. I had to do a lot of infra work, and while this being billable hours for me I didnโt enjoy...
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Slurp up these Hydro Flask deals before the holidays end
We rounded up the best Hydro Flask deals ahead of the holidays, get up to 50% off on water bottles and tumblers.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Arenโt Ready for Hostile Drones
In a previously unreported August memo, the Department of Homeland Security urged state and local police to conduct exercises to test their ability to respond to weaponized drones.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Craving more Yellowstone? Then watch these 5 movies right now
These five movies will remind you of Yellowstone, even if none of them are exactly the same.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Your air fryer might be sharing your private data โ here's how you can protect yourself now
Do you know what your kitchen appliances are saying about you?
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Microsoft's CEO says the company is 'redefining what it means to be an Xbox fan' by pushing its multiplatform plan: 'It's about being able to enjoy Xbox on all your devices'
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has said the company wants to redefine what it means to be an Xbox fan.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Amazon deal of the day: The new Fire TV Soundbar Plus just got its first discount
The best Amazon deals on Dec. 17 include the Fire TV Soundbar Plus, HP Sprocket 3x4, Kindle Kids, Echo Show 8, and Fitbit Charge 6.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:The Litter-Robot 4 bundle is $120 off as the Best Buy Drop of the day
Best Buy's Last Minute Savings Event is supplemented by a string of extra iconic Drop deals. Dec. 17's Drop features $120 off the Litter-Robot 4 โarguably the best-known automatic litter box around.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:A wounded sea turtle swims again thanks to 3D printed harness
Mystic Aquarium worked with 3D printing companies Adia and Formlabs, and developed a harness to help the turtle, Charlotte, swim again.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Google Search might soon let you attach, ask anything about a file
Rumors online suggest Google could soon have a feature that lets you search a file with a simple attach tool.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Save $25 when you spend $200 on fitness and outdoor gear at Amazon
Spend $200 at Amazon on select outdoor and fitness gear and save $25 as of Dec. 17.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:FTC bans hidden junk fees on tickets and short-term lodging purchases
I can't remember a recent instance in which the final amount I owed, whether it be for a hotel reservation or a concert ticket, didn't make my eyes bug out in shock. Now, a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should limit these bait-and-switch pricing tactics. The FTC has announced the Junk Fees Rule, requiring live-event ticketing and short-term lodging businesses to be transparent about the total price...
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Enjoy your favorite tunes with a pair of discounted clear Beats Studio Buds+
As of Dec. 17, get the Beats Studio Buds+ for just $129.99. That's $39.96 off their normal price of $169.95.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Code Assist, Googleโs enterprise-focused coding assistant, gets third-party tools
Google on Tuesday announced support for third-party tools in Gemini Code Assist, its enterprise-focused AI code completion service. Code Assist launched in April as a rebrand of asimilar serviceGoogle offered under its now-defunct Duet AI branding. Available through plug-ins for popular dev environments like VS Code and JetBrains, Code Assist is powered by Googleโs Gemini [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Want to ditch Microsoft Teams? Skype is still here, and just made a significant change
You can no longer buy credits on Skype as Microsoft pushes the platform to become subscription-based.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:We might see a new version of DLSS next month
A press release from Nvidia board partner Inno3D suggests we'll see new AI-accelerated capabilities on GPUs next month.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:The Morning After: What to expect at CES 2025
The holidays havenโt even kicked off, but weโre already looking to next year when, almost immediately, some of the Engadget team will head to Las Vegas for techโs biggest annual conference. The pitches from companies, both legit and unhinged, are already filling our inboxes and spam tabs, so what are we excited about? Getty Images Excited might not be the word, but we expect AI to become even more pervasive in good and...
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Apple TV+ series Silo will run for two more seasons
Apple TV+ has renewed its hit sci-fi show Silo for two more seasons. However, the show will end at that point after telling the full story of the Hugh Howey novels on which it's based. โExcited to share that Silo will return for a third AND fourth season! Weโre thrilled to support the imagination and inspiration out of the UK as they continue to create world-class films and series,โ Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote on X,...
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Beware, popular Christmas apps are bad for your privacy
New research unveils that free festive apps collect and share up to five times more data than other paid applications. Here's all you need to know.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Shop the best Kindle book deals this week on romance, sci-fi, fantasy, and more
Shop Kindle book deals and stuff your e-readers library. Get bestsellers for as low as $1.99 at Amazon.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:NVIDIAโs latest compact generative AI supercomputer is also its cheapest
NVIDIA has just revealed the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, which is the successor to its Jetson Orin Nano kit from 2022. This new compact generative AI supercomputer can fit into the palm of your hand. Included in the developer kit is an 8GB Jetson Orin Nano system-on-module and a reference carrier board. In terms of performance, the Jetson Orin Nano Super can reach 68 trillion operations per second (TOPS), a...
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:7 best comic book movies and TV shows of 2024, ranked
Though the world has experienced superhero fatigue, 2024 had a refreshing batch of hit comic book films and shows like Deadpool & Wolverine and The Penguin.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Operational silos could overwhelm more enterprises in the future
Operational silos across NetOps, SecOps and CloudOps teams could lead to critical security vulnerabilities.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a nasty display issue. Hereโs whatโs wrong
Some Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra users are complaining about their handsets. Here's why.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Ireland fines Meta $263 million for 2018 View As data breach
It's an expensive day for Meta. First, Australia announced a $50 million AUD ($31.7 million USD) settlement with the company over the Cambridge Analytica scandal and now the Irish Data Protection Committee (IDPC) has issued Meta a 251 million ($263 million) fine. The IRDC's fine stems from a personal data breach on Facebook in 2018. Hackers had exploited a "vulnerability in Facebookโs code," related to the View As...
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:The future of business processes: Three functions that GenAI will transform
Itโs time for organizations to move beyond the experimentation phase and tap into tangible use-cases.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Project Century: everything we know so far
Ryu Ga Gotoku studio is stretching its legs with a new title currently called Project Century. There's a lot to uncover about this new RPG, so let's dive in.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Samsungโs next stylus may take inspiration from the Apple Pencil
The next Samsung Galaxy Z Fold might be a lot thinner, with an S-Pen that looks eerily familiar to another popular stylus.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Hereโs the new hybrid Honda Prelude, on sale late 2025
This version will feature something called Honda S+ Shift, to boost engagement.
Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source:Dune at 40: How David Lynchโs much-hated movie was ahead of its time
Four decades ago, David Lynch delivered the first cinematic adaptation of Dune to the big screen. But is this film a failure or an underrated sci-fi classic?
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