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King Charles to open Canada parliament as PM Carney reacts to Trump threats
Liberal PM will also meet with US president on Tuesday amid tensions over threatened annexation and tariffsKing Charles has accepted an invitation to open Canada’s parliament on 27 May, in “an historic honour that matches the weight of our times”, the country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, said on Friday.In his first news conference since an election dominated by Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty, the...
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TikTok hit by a €530 million fine in the EU for illegally sending Europeans' data to China
The EU Data Protection Commission (DPC) has found TikTok in breach of GDPR for not fulfilling its obligations concerning data transfers to China and transparency. TikTok has rejected the decision and plans to appeal.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:The best Apple deals you can get right now: Save on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more
It's no secret that Apple devices tend to be in particularly high demand, whether it’s your nephew who wants an iPad, your sibling who needs a set of AirPods or your parent who could really use a new MacBook. Unfortunately, that demand can make finding big discounts on Apple gadgets a bit harder than usual. But make no mistake: Good Apple deals are usually out there, so long as you know where to look.To make things...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Google teases NotebookLM app in the Play Store ahead of I/O release
NotebookLM is a genuinely useful AI tool, and it's coming to your phone.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:I took my Meta Quest 3 on a 3,000-mile flight so you don’t have to – here's what I learned
On a recent flight from London to Miami, I tried using my Meta Quest 3 headset –and it was a slightly turbulent experience.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Samsung's One UI 7 update is finally coming to older Galaxy phones in the US
After months of delays, it seems that Samsung is finally rolling out One UI 7 to older Galaxy phones in the US.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Google Voice Gains Three-Way Calling Feature and On-Call UI Tweaks
Google Voice is getting a new feature that will make heavy users happy plus some UI tweaks to make navigation easier while on a call.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Cyborg cicadas play Pachelbel’s Canon
Such insect-computer hybrid speakers might one day be used to transmit warnings in emergencies.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:AI comes to Reddit's main search bar - who needs Google now?
Over one million people a week already use Reddit Answers, but that number is about to explode.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Kuwait cracks down on crypto miners to cut down on electricity usage
Kuwait is cracking down on cryptocurrency miners throughout the country, as reported by Reuters. Officials have blamed the practice for blackouts and for causing stress on its power grid. The country started this crackdown just before the onset of summer, which experts say could reach scorching temperatures of 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said in a statement that it has been conducting a...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Ara Partners’ new $800M fund will decarbonize old industrial assets
Ara Partners recently raised an $800 million infrastructure fund focused on reducing carbon emissions in industrial sectors.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:This $400 Motorola stylus phone shouldn't be this good, but I'm seriously impressed
Despite its $400 price point, the Moto G Stylus punches well above its weight thanks to its snappy chipset and brilliant AMOLED screen.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Finally, I found an Android Auto adapter that's highly functional, lag-free, and priced well
The AAWireless Two delivers the smoothest experience I've tested from a wireless Android Auto adapter, netting it a ZDNET Editors' Choice award.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:6 free AI study hacks you can use to conquer finals week - with zero cheating
You can use AI to organize, listen, and visualize your notes without ruining your academic integrity.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:What is the release date and time for The Last of Us season 2 episode 4?
The Last of Us season 2 episode 4 will be released shortly – here's when you can stream it.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI says it’ll make changes to the way it updates the AI models that power ChatGPT, following an incident that caused the platform to become overly sycophantic for many users. Last weekend, after OpenAI rolled out a tweakedGPT-4o — the default model powering ChatGPT — users on social media noted that ChatGPT began responding in […]
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Some flies go insomniac to ward off parasites
There are negative consequences for the flies, but they avoid being eaten alive.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:TikTok fined $602 million for illegally sending European user data to China
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok owner ByteDance 530 million ($602 million) for breaching the European Union's privacy laws. The regulator said TikTok sent European user data to China without being able to guarantee that the information was safe from government surveillance. It was reported last month that the DPC was going to slap TikTok with such a fine — the third-largest ever for a...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for preorder
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are expected to launch on May 20, according to app store listings. The apps are currently available for preorder. Since its launch in 2023, the AI-based note-taking and research assistant has only been accessible via desktop. Google is now gearing up to make the service available on the go. […]
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:White House budget seeks to end SLS, Orion, and Lunar Gateway programs
"SLS alone costs $4 billion per launch and is 140 percent over budget."
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:A review of 19 billion passwords reveals people are still bad at them
Your passwords probably aren't doing a great job of protecting you.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:“No Apple tax means we will lower prices” - Proton promises price drop after US ruling against Apple
A US judge has found Apple guilty of violating a federal injunction over illegal monopoly and lying under oath. Swiss privacy firm Proton said the ruling means it can now lower its prices up to 30%. Here's all you need to know.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Your Defaulted Student Loans Will Be Sent to Collections on Monday. How to Stop It
Wage garnishment starts this summer for loans left in default. But you can still have options if you're behind on payments.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Sign up for 3 months of Audible Premium Plus for less than $3
Audible Premium Plus subscriptions are just $0.99 per month for three months through May 6. That's over 90% in savings.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Show HN: GPT-2 implemented using graphics shaders
Back in the old days, people used to do general-purpose GPU programming by using shaders like GLSL. This is what inspired NVIDIA (and other companies) to eventually create CUDA (and friends). This is an implementation of GPT-2 using WebGL and shaders. Enjoy! Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43870998 Points: 152 # Comments: 22
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:The Garmin Forerunner 165 is 20% off at Amazon
As of May 2, you can get the Garmin Forerunner 165 running smartwatch for $199.99, down from $249.99, at Amazon.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:To Save Our Planet, We Must Protect Its Defenders
WASHINGTON DC, May 02 (IPS) - The most powerful court in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, is preparing to clarify the obligations of States in relation to climate change. In its upcoming Advisory Opinion, the Court must articulate ambitious standards for respecting and protecting the human rights of environmental defenders in the context of the climate crisis.Read the full...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Get $250 off this AI-powered Shark robot vacuum and let it handle the chores
As of May 2, get $250 off he Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum (AV2501S) at Amazon.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments
Apple quickly approved updated app with payment links, prices, and promotions.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Elden Ring: Nightreign trailer details all eight classes and some fiery hazards
A few weeks out from the arrival of Elden Ring: Nightreign, developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco have released a lengthy overview trailer that offers an in-depth look at what's in store. The run-based Elden Ring spinoff gives players three in-game days to prepare for a final boss battle with the help of up to two human-controlled allies. The new trailer explains that you'll have a limited time to...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $125 Android phone for a week - and it wasn't so bad
The latest phone from Nuu is a well-designed device that won't break the bank. Here's my buying advice after a week of testing.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Expanding on what we missed with sycophancy
Article URL: https://openai.com/index/expanding-on-sycophancy/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43870819 Points: 160 # Comments: 154
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Oof: Grand Theft Auto VI delayed to May 2026
'GTA 6' is probably the most anticipated video game of my lifetime, so naturally, we'll have to wait a little longer for it.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Hacker pleads guilty to illegally accessing Disney Slack channels and stealing huge tranche of data
“Nullbulge” spread info-stealing malware, with 1.1TB data stolen.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Ireland fines TikTok $600 million for sharing user data with China
TikTok faces a steep fine from Ireland and bad headlines amid the West's privacy concerns.
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