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'Hot Frosty' is good for your mental health, says me

Netflix's Christmas rom-com "Hot Frosty" is good for your mental health. Review.

Published on: November 13, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Social Security recipients get a raise soon. Scammers are on notice.

Social Security recipients will receive a bump in funds soon and scammers may try to target them.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade is coming to PC

This year's action RPG Stellar Blade has been a solid win for Sony as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Developer Shift Up revealed in a recent quarterly earnings report that sales "have remained steady even as the initial surge has calmed" following its spring launch. But there may be a second boost coming for the game, because the studio is planning a PC port of Stellar Blade some time next year. "Given recent trends like...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Discord leaker Jack Teixeira gets 15-year sentence for sharing classified documents

Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira received a 15-year sentence in federal prison for leaking classified military documents on Discord in a Boston federal court, according to The Washington Post. Teixeira appeared before the court earlier today and asked the judge for leniency. He also issued a statement apologizing for β€œall of the harm that I’ve caused, to my friends, family and those overseas.”...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower

A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

New secret math benchmark stumps AI models and PhDs alike

FrontierMath's difficult questions remain unpublished so that AI companies can't train against it.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

3 AI-enhanced PCs that stand out from the rest

Thanks to Intel, a feature-laden new generation of AI-enhanced PCs hit the market just in time for the holidays.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

A Mathematician in a School of Art

Article URL: https://www.mathvalues.org/masterblog/a-mathematician-in-a-school-of-art-an-interview-with-edmund-harriss Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42120566 Points: 68 # Comments: 16

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Apple could launch a smart home control center next year

Apple is rumored to be working on a new smart home product. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported that the company is developing a wall-mounted display for controlling appliances, interacting with Siri and videoconferencing. The tablet is said to look "like a square iPad" with "a roughly 6-inch screen." It would have a camera at the top as well as internal speakers and a built-in rechargeable battery. His sources said this...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its staff

More than 200 employees of 23andMe are being laid off as part of the company’s ongoing cost-cutting measures. The layoffs will impact 40 percent of the genetic testing company’s workforce. 23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki said in a statement released on Monday that the staff reduction would save the beleaguered company more than $35 million. She called the layoffs β€œdifficult but necessary actions as we...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

T-Mobile, Mint Mobile outage maps: See which regions are affected

T-Mobile, Mint Mobile outage maps: See which regions are affected

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

X rival Bluesky sees more than 700,000 new users after the U.S. election

Bluesky has gained more than 700,000 new users after the U.S. presidential election.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Unusual Raku Features

Article URL: https://buttondown.com/hillelwayne/archive/five-unusual-raku-features/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42120090 Points: 246 # Comments: 137

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Oura’s Perimenopause Report Shows the Gap in Women’s Health Research

Most women don’t know what’s going to happen during perimenopause. Smart-ring manufacturers are stepping in to provide data and guidance.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Is T-Mobile down? Users report widespread outages

T-Mobile and its Mint Mobile subsidiary had trouble on Tuesday.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

For the second time this year, NASA’s JPL center cuts its workforce

"If we hold strong together, we will come through this."

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has fantastic hair tech thanks to FIFA and Madden

Image: BioWare EA has shared a lengthy blog detailing all the technical work that went into rendering hair in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. While it used to be, and in some cases still is, a struggle to find a game with a character creator that included a diverse range of hairstyles, newer games are getting better at providing styles to represent folks on the kinky / curly hair spectrum where a lot of people of color...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

TikTok is integrating with influencer shopping app LTK, videos show

An integration with LTK, an app that lets consumers shop from creator and influencers’ recommendations, is rolling out on TikTok, according to videos by select creators viewed by TechCrunch. The collaboration could boost fashion creators’ ability to earn affiliate commissions via LTK, while also making it easier for consumers to locate the clothes and accessories […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Trump expected to try to stop looming TikTok ban

President-elect Donald Trump will try to prevent TikTok from getting banned in the United States, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday. During his campaign, Trump promised voters that he would save the popular social media app if elected. Former Trump adviser and campaign manager Kellyanne Conwaytold the Post that the president-elect β€œappreciates the breadth and […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Jump on These Early Black Friday Deals Now to Save Big

The biggest shopping day of the year is just around the corner, and steep discounts on home, kitchen, electronics, and other categories are already hitting the internet.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

What Is Bluesky? Everything to Know About the Social Media Site

Bluesky, a social media network that's similar to Elon Musk's X, has added more than 700,000 new users since the election.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

What if AI doesn’t just keep getting better forever?

New reports highlight fears of diminishing returns for traditional LLM training.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Elon Musk Is Already Doing Exactly What He Said He Would

From sitting in on calls with foreign leaders to recommending new hires, Musk is already wielding power at Donald Trump’s side.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

AT&T vs. Xfinity: Which Is Better for Your Home Internet Needs?

AT&T and Xfinity share a lot of overlap in coverage, so which internet provider is your better option? It depends on whether AT&T Fiber is at your address.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Best Internet Providers in Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach's lightning fast broadband service providers can't quite keep up with the Daytona 500, but they do offer excellent options for everyone.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Amazon Slashes the Seagate 2TB Expansion Drive to $200 Just Before Black Friday

Seagate's 2TB expansion drive is marked down by $160, which is even better than its Prime Day price. Save on this gaming essential while you can.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Russian Family Lived Alone in the Siberian Wilderness for 40 Years

Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/this-russian-family-lived-alone-in-the-siberian-wilderness-for-40-years-unaware-of-world-war-ii-or-the-moon-landing-7354256/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42119219 Points: 4 # Comments: 1

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Apple Intelligence on Mac: 5 AI-powered features you can test right now

With the recent macOS Sequoia launch, Apple released some Apple Intelligence features. Here's what you can try out now.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

T-Mobile is down – everything we know on the latest network outage

The mobile network is experiencing an outage.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Foxit unveils native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs with AI integration

Transforming PDF management with Foxit’s latest tools leveraging Snapdragon technology to deliver faster processing and intelligent automation features for enhanced productivity.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Channel 4 in the UK now has a dedicated app for Apple Vision Pro

The initial buzz for Apple’s mixed-reality headset has died down, but new apps and experiences are still arriving for consumers who plunked down $3,500. The UK broadcaster Channel 4 just dropped a dedicated streaming app for the headset, which lets users watch stuff in β€œground-breaking cinema-style.” Channel 4 is the first UK broadcaster to take this step. The app leverages the tech inside the headset to overlay...

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

You Can Save This Holiday With an Introductory Purchase APR – but There's a Catch

Credit cards with introductory interest offers can be a huge help over the holidays, but only if you pay off your balance fast.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

With 23andMe Struck by Layoffs, Can You Delete Genetic Data? Here's What We Know

In the wake of a big data breach and a sizable new round of layoffs, concerns about the 23andMe's handling of sensitive personal data from customers like you have surged into the spotlight.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

The 32 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (November 2024)

Silo, Disclaimer, and Slow Horses are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

No, You Don't Have to Give Holiday Gifts This Year. How to Skip It Without Shame

It's OK to opt out of this costly part of the holidays.

Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source: CNET favicon CNET