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Threads rolls out its own version of Bluesky’s ‘Starter Packs’
Meta’s Threads is rolling out its own take on Bluesky’s “Starter Packs,” which are curated lists of suggested accounts that help new users find people to follow. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced on Thursday that the social network is testing a way for users to find and easily follow collections of profiles that post about […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The 25 most popular products ZDNET readers bought last month (including during Cyber Week)
Here's the inside scoop on what ZDNET readers snagged this past month (including during Black Friday and Cyber Monday). And some of these products are still on sale, too.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Ultra-low-power localization tag uses cellular signals [pdf]
Article URL: https://www.cs.umd.edu/~nakul/assets/papers/litefoot_sensys2024_nakul.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42402411 Points: 43 # Comments: 14
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Refurbished Steam Deck OLEDs are now almost as cheap as new LCD models – good luck finding one though
Ignoring the Steam Deck OLED isn't much of an option now, because the refurbished models are almost as cheap as new LCD models.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Meta makes $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration
The Verge | Photo by Tom Williams via Getty Images Meta has donated $1 million to president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, The Wall Street Journal reports. Zuckerberg’s team reportedly told Trump’s inaugural committee about Meta’s planned donation before Zuckerberg and Trump dined together at Mar-a-Lago in November. Before the dinner, Zuckerberg showed off Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses and gifted a pair to...
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Your Roku device is getting a free, high-definition upgrade for the holidays
The Roku City home screen is getting an upgrade from 720p to full HD 1080p resolution.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:A new test shows Microsoft Recall’s continued security problems
Microsoft's Recall feature and its new security standards are being tested by Windows Insiders again, and still creating problems.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions are up to 50 percent off right now
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge If you’ve been contemplating signing up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate so you can play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, you might want to head on over to Woot. Now until 1:59AM ET on December 13th, the retailer is offering a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $28.99 (about $31 off) with promo code GAMEPASS. Only customers making their first purchase on Woot...
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Apple's iPad 10th-Gen is $70 off at Walmart ahead of the holiday shopping rush
Walmart is currently offering 2022's 10.9-inch iPad (10th generation) for just $279, a discount of $70 for a tablet that's rarely marked down.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Threads follows Bluesky’s starter packs with curated collections of people to follow
Illustration: The Verge Meta’s Threads is getting another feature seemingly inspired by Bluesky: curated groups of accounts that you can follow all at once. They basically sound like Meta’s take on Bluesky’s handy starter packs. Instagram boss Adam Mosseri announced Thursday that Meta is starting to test the feature, and he said that you’ll see the collections “when signing up for Threads and within the For You feed.”...
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Postal Service’s plan to electrify mail trucks falling far short of its goal
The United States Postal Service unveiled a plan to buy a fleet of all-electric mail trucks for its mail carriers back in 2022, of which 3,000 were supposed to be delivered by now. Unfortunately, those plans aren’t even close to fruition. The Washington Post reported that defense contractor Oshkosh has only delivered 93 vehicles so far. In 2022, The Postal Service announced its plan to buy at least 60,000 “Next...
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Microsoft patches worrying zero-day along with 71 other flaws
Zero-day flaw was being actively used to launch attacks, and possibly even ransomware.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Generating power with a thin, flexible thermoelectric film
Device could be integrated into clothing, harvest body heat to power gadgets.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Scientists find how often sun-like stars emit superflares. It shocked them.
Astronomers observed over 56,000 sun-like stars and found that superflares, which are way stronger than typical solar flares, are much more common than previously thought.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Mini’s infotainment system is very charming, but still needs work
Mini's new infotainment system brings a lot of charm, but while it's decently designed, it still needs work. Here's why.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA
We may owe our tiny sliver of Neanderthal DNA to just a couple of hundred Neanderthals.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:This GoPro alternative from DJI is under $170 today
Today, Amazon is offering this awesome GoPro alternative, the DJI Osmo Action 3 4K camera for less than $170. It comes with accessories, too.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode finally gets visual context on the 6th day of OpenAI
For 12 days, the OpenAI daily live stream is unveiling 'new things, big and small.' Here's what's new today.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:The secret life of DNS packets (2019)
Article URL: https://stripe.com/blog/secret-life-of-dns Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42402079 Points: 8 # Comments: 0
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:OpenAI introduces “Santa Mode” to ChatGPT for ho-ho-ho voice chats
An AI version of old St. Nick arrives as a seasonal character in popular chatbot app.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Bitbanging 1D Reversible Automata
Article URL: https://richiejp.com/1d-reversible-automata Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42401976 Points: 57 # Comments: 8
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:You can make ChatGPT sound like Santa Claus for the holidays
OpenAI is making ChatGPT sound like Santa for the holidays. The startup announced on Thursday that ChatGPT users could access a new “Santa Mode” voice for the month of December. The feature allows users to speak with ChatGPT’s existing real-time voice feature, Advanced Voice Mode, but with a Christmas twist. The voice sounds, well, “merry […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:The optical disc onslaught continues, with LG quitting Blu-ray players
Streaming uncertainty has some people clinging to their discs.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:This cordless vacuum brightens my floors in more ways than one (and it beats my Dyson)
I've been testing the Tineco Pure One Station cordless vacuum cleaner, and it's quickly become my go-to over my traditional upright vacuum.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:RIP, Cruise robotaxi
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! GM’s decision to no longer fund its self-driving car subsidiary Cruise was a surprise to many — and got me thinking about this startup that I’ve come […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Converting untrusted PDFs into trusted ones: The Qubes Way (2013)
Article URL: https://blog.invisiblethings.org/2013/02/21/converting-untrusted-pdfs-into-trusted.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42401904 Points: 67 # Comments: 15
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:The Rise and Fall of Ashton-Tate (2023)
Article URL: https://www.abortretry.fail/p/the-rise-and-fall-of-ashton-tate Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42401896 Points: 70 # Comments: 48
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Tumblr launches its interest-focused Communities out of beta
A year after initial tests began, the web blogging site Tumblr, now owned by WordPress.com parent Automattic, is launching its Communities feature out of beta. Communities offer semi-private spaces on Tumblr where people can network around topics of interest, similar to Reddit’s forums known as subreddits or X’s Communities. The Communities feature first entered public […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:British startup launches low-power RISC-V processor design to address the twin problems of memory and energy; promises up to 50% faster calculation speeds
British startup launches low-power RISC-V processor design to address the twin problems of memory and energy.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:OpenAI brings video to ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode
On Thursday's OpenAI livestream, the company launched vision and screenshare capabilities for Advanced Voice Mode.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Google steps into “extended reality” once again with Android XR
No pricing or availability, but there's new competition in headsets and glasses.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:The best tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
We reviewed the top tablets from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more to help you choose the best one for your needs.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:I found the ultimate work laptop of 2024, and it's currently $800 off
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 packs AMD's new AI hardware, a high-res display, and a 1440p webcam into a three-pound laptop.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:Surfshark vs. ExpressVPN: Which VPN is best for you?
Surfshark and ExpressVPN offer users the same basic service, a VPN, but their approaches and features differ greatly. We conducted extensive testing to compare both VPNs in depth to help you decide which is right for you.
Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source:How Fiverr's new AI tool could help you land a freelancing job
Exclusive: Dynamic Matching uses AI and people skills to link projects with ideal candidates. Here's what you should know.
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