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Photo: David Pierce / The Verge Rabbit is rolling out “teach mode” to its R1 devices, allowing you to create an AI agent that can perform tasks for you. The feature works by “learning” a task you demonstrate, such as retrieving updates from a content creator you follow, or helping you draft a post on social media. You can access the feature by logging into the Rabbithole, the web interface for managing an R1 device....
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Surgeons remove 2.5-inch hairball from teen with rare Rapunzel syndrome
The teen didn't return for follow-up. Instead, she planned to see a hypnotherapist.
Apple is reportedly working on ‘LLM Siri’ to compete with ChatGPT
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple is planning a major AI overhaul of Siri that will make the digital assistant more like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini Live, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The assistant, reportedly called “LLM Siri,” will be powered by Apple’s AI models and will let users have more conversational, natural-sounding interactions with Siri. As part of Apple’s plan to infuse...
Should you invest in a smart washer and dryer?
Investing in a smart washer and dryer requires a hefty upfront payment, but is it worth the added cost? Here's a closer look to help you decide.
Proton VPN vs. Mullvad: Which is the best open-source VPN?
I compare Proton VPN Plus and Mullvad, two open-source VPNs with a strong privacy focus and fast servers worldwide, to find out which is best for you.
16 Best Mattresses—I’ve Tested Dozens for a Week Each (2024)
I’ve spent years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, and certified organic mattresses.
Even Nvidia's CEO is obsessed with Google's NotebookLM AI tool
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spends a lot of time stuffing documents into Google's impressive AI tool. Here's why.
The 60+ Best Black Friday Walmart deals 2024: This Mega retailer officially announced a Black Friday Ad
Walmart's holiday deals are already here, and you can find big discounts on everything worth gifting, from AirPods for $80 to a MacBook for $649.
OpenAI accidentally erases potential evidence in training data lawsuit
Image: The Verge In a stunning misstep, OpenAI engineers accidentally erased critical evidence gathered by The New York Times and other major newspapers in their lawsuit over AI training data, according to a court filing Wednesday. The newspapers’ legal teams had spent over 150 hours searching through OpenAI’s AI training data to find instances where their news articles were included, the filing claims. But it doesn’t...
Report: Amazon is likely to face an EU antitrust investigation next year
2025 could be a tense year for Amazon. Reuters reports that, according to its sources, Amazon “will likely” be investigated by the European Union (EU) for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by allegedly promoting and offering its own products ahead of others in its online store. The decision to launch the investigation will be made by incoming EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera. Her term will start next month...
Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones for 50% off at Best Buy
The Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones are great budget-friendly headphones and they're currently on sale at Best Buy for 50% off.
WhisperNER: Unified Open Named Entity and Speech Recognition
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.08107 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42208964 Points: 103 # Comments: 13
This gorgeous Mac mini hub exacerbates the power button placement problem
Satechi has announced its new stand and hub for the Mac mini M4, offering extra storage and extra connectivity for the compact PC.
Robotics company makes aggressive push into Las Vegas service industry
A robotics company is hoping to sell its robot cleaners and servers to Las Vegas employers.
This Kindle accessory seriously improved my reading experience (and it's on sale for Black Friday)
Strapsicle's silicone straps secure my Kindle Paperwhite and give me the perfect grip for comfortable reading.
The 44 Black Friday tech deals worth shopping from Amazon, Walmart, Apple, Anker and others
Black Friday may technically just be one day, but it’s evolved to consume the entire month of November in the US at this point. For the past few years, retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have ushered in the holiday shopping season earlier and earlier, and this year is no different. Black Friday deals are already here, bringing discounts to some of our favorite tech we’ve tested this year. In the past, we’d...
Is Venom going to be in Spider-Man 4? Sony may have revealed a major clue
Sony may be teasing the involvement of Tom Hardy's Venom in the next Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland.
We’re closer to re-creating the sounds of Parasaurolophus
Preliminary model suggests the dinosaur bellowed like a large trumpet or saxophone, or perhaps a clarinet.
Lego and Formula 1 Roll Out Full Sets of Teams and Drivers
In 2025, you will be able to recreate full Formula 1 Grands Prix in your living room, complete with Lego cars, drivers, and garages.
Airweave Advanced Mattress Review: A Firm Feel With Extraordinary Airflow
Woven polyethylene looks like tangled fishing line but delivers superior airflow for a firm mattress.
Ted Danson and Michael Schur on stepping outside of their comfort zone in A Man on the Inside
Ted Danson and Michael Schur are joined by Stephanie Beatriz, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Lilah Richcreek Estrada to delve into the themes of community and stepping outside of your comfort zone in 'A Man on the Inside'.
Steam will force developers to be transparent about their season pass plans
Season passes are one of the most common ways to generate revenue for games such as Fortnite or Call of Duty that want players to keep returning day after day, month after month. This week, PC game platform Steam has rolled out support for this monetization approach. The Valve-owned platform clarified its policy about what it considers a season pass, as well as implementing rules for how developers should communicate...
Automakers plead with Trump: don’t kill the EV tax credit
Image: Laura Normand / The Verge The auto industry is sending an urgent message to President-elect Donald Trump: spare the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. In a November 14th letter to Trump and his transition team, the auto industry’s main lobbying group urges the new administration to preserve incentives for EV buyers and manufacturers that were enacted under President Joe Biden, arguing these policies keep the US...
The future of the Google Pixel Tablet doesn’t look good
Were you hoping for a new Google Pixel Tablet 2? Unfortunately, we have some bad news.
What is Scattered Spider? How this massive phishing scam worked.
A notorious phishing group has just been charged for their scam campaign which stole millions from their victims.
How Best to Use ChatGPT, Gemini, and Other AI Tools? Our AI Expert Answers Your Questions
If you missed our live, subscriber-only Q&A with WIRED’s AI columnist Reece Rogers, you can watch this replay of the livestream.
School did nothing wrong when it punished student for using AI, court rules
Student "indiscriminately copied and pasted text," including AI hallucinations.
It will soon be easier than ever for Android apps to stay signed in on a new phone
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Transferring your data from your old Android device to a new one will soon be less daunting, thanks to “Restore Credentials,” a new developer feature for Android which can keep you logged into your apps when you make the switch. While some apps already did this, Google is making it easier for developers to include this experience by implementing a “restore key” that automatically...
Why frequent flyers shouldn’t buy the USB-C AirPods Max
You may be tempted to buy the new AirPods Max with USB-C for a frequent flyer this holiday season, but we don't think that's a good idea.
Black Friday deals include reMarkable 2 bundles for $89 off
If you’ve been eyeing the reMarkable 2 for a while, now is a great time to buy one. While the E Ink tablet itself isn’t on sale, reMarkable has discounted the two bundles it offers alongside the 2. Until the end of December 2, you can save $89 off the Type Folio and Book Folio bundles. Both include reMarkable’s Marker Plus stylus, which comes with an eraser feature not found on the regular Marker stylus. It’s also...
YouTube Shorts’ Dream Screen feature can now generate AI video backgrounds
YouTube announced on Thursday that its Dream Screen feature for Shorts now lets you create AI-generated video backgrounds. Up until now, Dream Screen could only create image backgrounds. The new capability is possible due to the integration of Google DeepMind’s AI video-generation model,Veo, which can create 1080p video clips in various cinematic styles. Users can […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal...
Jumpstart your holiday gifting with these early deals
You're going to want to shop Walmart's epic Black Friday deal drops stat.
Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray bring small-town magic to The Merry Gentlemen
Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray discuss their roles in 'The Merry Gentlemen'.
This 75-inch TCL TV is only $378 at Walmart
If you’ve been shopping around for a big-screen TV, this offer should be of interest. Purchase the TCL 75-inch S4 Series at Walmart for only $378.
Bluesky reacts to Matt Gaetz withdrawal as Trumps attorney general nominee
Bluesky finally has enough people to really, truly react to big news. Matt Gaetz dropping out of the AG nomination was one of its first big moments.