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Man gets 10 years for stealing $20M in nest eggs from 400 US home buyers

Instead of celebrating a closing, some US home buyers lost everything.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G

Thereโ€™s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devicesโ€”ranging from $150 to $500โ€”stood up to WIREDโ€™s testing.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

xAI's Grok-2 might be available for free on X soon

Elon Musk's xAI launched its AI chatbot, Grok, at the end of 2023 and it has remained exclusively available to X (formerly Twitter) premium users since. Now, one year later, Grok is seemingly coming to free X users in select areas, TechCrunch reports. The news comes from multiple reports on X by researchers and users who spotted updates to Grok. According to X user Swak, there are stipulations to who can access Grok...

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The Beatles are nominated for two Grammys thanks to AI

While reading through the list of Grammy nominees earlier I came across quite a surprise. There, competing for record of the year alongside the likes of Beyoncรฉ's Texas Hold 'Em and Chappell Roan's Good Luck Babe, was Now and Then by The Beatles. No, to my dismay, this isn't a time travel situation, but the result of AI. So, here's the story of how The Beatles got nominated for two Grammys โ€” they also snagged a best...

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Apple now has replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series

It's no secret that most technology nowadays isn't exactly built to last forever, with new product models regularly on sale on replace malfunctioning items. However, Apple, which famously announces new products each September, is taking new steps to let people repair their own devices. Apple has launched parts and tools for the iPhone 16, including the Plus, Pro and Pro Max. Now, if you have an iPhone 16 model that's...

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Air quality problems spur $200 million in funds to cut pollution at ports

Diesel equipment will be replaced with hydrogen- or electric-power gear.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Hisense PX3-Pro Review: A Giant TV Alternative

This Dolby Visionโ€“enabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the coming release

As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so itโ€™s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now they are really heating up. A sequel to Nintendo's most successful home console ever is coming and itโ€™s likely coming sooner rather than later. Will it be a straight up sequel to the Switch with updated specs while retaining the same...

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Russia: Fine, I guess we should have a Grasshopper rocket project, too

On this timeline Russia is nearly a decade and a half behind SpaceX.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

The best travel gifts for 2024

Since the dawn of humanity, we have traveled. Weโ€™ve come a long way from on-foot journeys laden with animal hide satchels. But the goal of good travel gear is the same: Get you and your necessities to a destination in the highest level of comfort available. If you know someone who is always catching a flight, rides the train to work or is bravely embarking on a cruise, some new tech may just help them out. Weโ€™ve put...

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Nintendo will show off 'Donkey Kong Country' theme park expansion at live event today

Nintendo is set to show off the Donkey Kong Country expansion of its Super Nintendo World theme park today (Monday, November 11) at 5PM ET, the company revealed in a post on X. That means the new Universal Studios Japan area might finally open soon, after being delayed from the previously announced launch window of Spring 2024. The new park attraction featuring Mario's barrel-throwing nemesis was first revealed in...

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade

2024 has been a rough year for Sonos. The companyโ€™s would-be triumphant entry into the crowded headphones market was overshadowed by a disastrous app redesign. In the fallout of the botched software update, the company decided to delay products that were ready to be shipped to give itself more time to right the course. Consumer trust eroded, and people who already owned Sonos gear were living in a cycle of constant...

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Big Sneaker Brands Promised a 3D-Printed Revolution. These Are the Disrupters Making It Happen

3D printing is injecting much-needed innovation into sneaker design, but itโ€™s small brands that are leading where big names are strugglingโ€”or hesitantโ€”to keep up.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

The Morning After: Nintendo sues pirated software streamer for millions

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a streamer called EveryGameGuru, accused of streaming gameplays of pirated games before they were even released โ€” and of providing viewers access to piracy tools and illegal copies of the games. EveryGameGuru allegedly streamed Mario & Luigi: Brothership across five days, weeks before its official release on November 7. After Nintendo had the videos taken down from various...

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

AeroGarden, a Pandemic-Era Phenomenon, Is No More. What Happens Next?

The hydroponic plant-growing company is shutting down. Hereโ€™s what to expect growing forward if you own any AeroGarden devices.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

How a stubborn computer scientist accidentally launched the deep learning boom

"Youโ€™ve taken this idea way too far," a mentor told Prof. Fei-Fei Li.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem

After a Montana man illegally cloned and bred an endangered giant sheep species, government agencies must now contend with the illicit offspring.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Best MacBooks (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?

New MacBooks are here. Having a hard time choosing which Apple laptop to buy? Let us help.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Editorโ€™s Note: Whatโ€™s Next for WIRED

Last weekโ€™s US election will affect the future for all of us. Hereโ€™s how weโ€™ll cover it.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

The AI Machine Gun of the Future Is Already Here

The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its standard-issue small arms.

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

RTEMS: Open-source real time operating system

Article URL: https://www.rtems.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42105851 Points: 18 # Comments: 2

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

The best laptop you can buy in 2024

Laptops are evolving fast, with some new models harnessing AI-powered features that adapt to your usage and improve performance in real time. These AI PCs can optimize battery life, manage power across tasks and even enhance webcam quality during video calls. While AI integration is still relatively new in laptops, itโ€™s a feature to watch if youโ€™re considering future-proofing your setup. Plus, itโ€™s exciting to see how...

Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Marvel drops Captain America: Brave New World trailer

Plus special look at Thunderbolts*, in which Florence Pugh returns as government assassin Yelena Belova.

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are $100 off in this Black Friday deal

There is already a bunch of early Black Friday deals to check out, but if you're on the lookout for a great set of wireless headphones for yourself or a loved one, here's one that's absolutely worth your attention. Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones have dropped to $298. That's a $102 discount. This isn't quite the lowest price we've seen for the over-ear XM5s. They dropped to $280 at one point earlier this year. However,...

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Sony is discontinuing its free PS5 PlayStation Camera adapter for PS VR

Sony will soon stop offering the free adapter that allows gamers to connect the PlayStation Camera to their PS5. The camera (which was released for the PS4) is required to use the original PlayStation VR on the company's current console, as the headset has a light-based tracking method. The PS5's own HD camera accessory isn't compatible with PS VR. "As of November 26, 2024, or until supplies last, the PlayStation...

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

8 Best Flashlights and Headlamps (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether youโ€™re setting out before dawn for that epic summit or need some light during a power outage, these are the best flashlight and headlamps you can buy.

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

11 Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapestโ€”even phones that foldโ€”to find those worth your money.

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

27 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Best Mother (2024)

There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

16 WIRED-Tested Gifts for People Who Need Some Sleep (2024)

Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Microplastics Could Be Making the Weather Worse

Microplastics cause clouds to form in places where they wouldn't otherwise, which is likely to have knock-on effects on the weather and climate.

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

The Incredible Power of Quantum Memory

Researchers are exploring new ways that quantum computers will be able to reveal the secrets of complex quantum systems.

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

A Popular Decongestant Doesnโ€™t Work. The FDA Is Finally Doing Something About It

Oral phenylephrine was shown to be ineffective for treating nasal congestion over a year ago. This week, the FDA took the first steps toward removing it from pharmacy shelves.

Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Andor season two will hit Disney+ in April

Star Wars fans have been waiting quite some time to find out when they'll be able to watch the second and final season of Andor. At the D23 Brazil fan expo, Lucasfilm revealed that the Rogue One prequel series will debut on Disney+ on April 22, 2025. That's almost three years since the first season premiered in August 2022, and just after next year's edition of Star Wars Celebration. The show focuses on Cassian Andor...

Published on: November 09, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

NetEase executives and workers were reportedly arrested amid a corruption investigation

The ex-head of NetEase's esports division and NetEase Games' former general manager are said to have been arrested on money laundering and bribery charges. Alongside ex-executives Xiang Liang and Jin Yuchen, several other people who worked at the company were reportedly arrested over alleged corruption. As noted by Game Developer, Chinese outlet Leifeng reported that the former employees in question allegedly laundered...

Published on: November 09, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

ChatGPT rejected 250,000 election deepfake requests

A lot of people tried to use OpenAI's DALL-E image generator during the election season, but the company said that it was able to stop them from using it as a tool to create deepfakes. ChatGPT rejected over 250,000 requests to generate images with President Biden, President-elect Trump, Vice President Harris, Vice President-elect Vance and Governor Walz, OpenAI said in a new report. The company explained that it's a...

Published on: November 09, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget