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Google's AI Overviews Explain Made-Up Idioms With Confident Nonsense
The latest meme around generative AI's hallucinations proves you can't lick a badger twice.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:
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Six things we learned about the future of energy security at UK summit
Critical minerals, nuclear power and the ‘weaponisation’ of energy supplies were discussed at international conferenceThe UK and the International Energy Agency gathered ministers and high-level officials from 60 countries to Lancaster House in London for two days of talks on the future of energy security this week. The EU was out in force, the US sent a top official, but China stayed away. Here’s what we learned....
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:This SSD just smashed the 15 GBps speed barrier to become the fastest ever tested, but you won't be able to run it on a normal PC
Phison launches enterprise-grade SSD built for AI, reaching record read speeds and IOPS beyond typical consumer-grade hardware limits
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:“It feels alive”: The Legend of Ochi director on the power of puppets
The Legend of Ochi feels like a film that shouldn't exist today. It's an original story, not an adaptation of an already popular book or comic. It's filled with complex puppetry and practical effects, something many films avoid because CG is simply easier to deal with. And it evokes some of the scarier children's films of the '80s and '90s, like the nightmare-inducing adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Witches. According...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:The world’s biggest zipper maker is developing a self-propelled zipper
Japan’s YKK, the world’s largest zipper manufacturer (go ahead, grab the nearest zipper, it probably says YKK on the pull), has announced a prototype self-propelled zipper with a built-in motor and gear mechanism it can use to zip itself up at the push of a button on a wired remote. The days of being embarrassed […]
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:He Bought a Racetrack 6 Years Ago. Now He Runs the Netflix of Grassroots Motorsports
FRDM+ provides access to an impressive library of automotive videos for $20 a month.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Boox's new Go 7 E Ink tablets support handwriting with a $46 stylus
Boox, a company that makes E Ink gear ranging from palm-sized devices to desktop monitors, has a new pair of ereaders. The Go 7 and Go Color 7 (Gen II) combine a Kindle Oasis-like form factor with Android 13. For the first time in this lineup, they support handwriting, courtesy of a $46 stylus. And since the E Ink tablets ship with the Play Store, you can use any ebook storefront you like. The Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II)...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now officially open in North America. After (what felt like) a long delay after the original April 9 pre-order date, Nintendo finally opened up pre-orders in the US and Canada on April 24. The console will be widely available on June 5, but if you signed up ahead of time on Nintendo’s site, you should have received an email that will give you access to place your order via Nintendo. If...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Show HN: A modern spreadsheet with Python integration
Process large (e.g. 4GB+) data sets in a spreadsheet.Load GB/32 million-row files in seconds and use them without any crashes using up to about 500GB RAM.Load/edit in-place/split/merge/clean CSV/text files with up to 32 million rows and 1 million columns.Use your Python functions as UDF formulas that can return to GS-Calc images and entire CSV files.Use a set of statistical pivot data functions.Solver functions...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Amazon’s No. 1 New Release is the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition — And it’s 20% off
Get a Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition at a reduced price for a limited time.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Starmer faces Labour revolt over plan to raid bank accounts of benefit claimants
Welfare fraud bill would allow funds to be taken from bank accounts and driving licences to be cancelledShould benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don’t think soKeir Starmer is facing a rebellion over his plan to use direct deductions from people’s bank accounts and the cancellation of driving licences as part of a government crackdown on welfare fraud and...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Google won't bring new Nest Thermostats to Europe
Google has announced that it will no longer be bringing new Nest Thermostats to Europe due to the "unique" requirements of heating systems in the region. The company launched its redesigned fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat in 2024. "Heating systems in Europe are unique and have a variety of hardware and software requirements that make it challenging to build for the diverse set of homes," Google says....
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:North Korean hackers are using advanced AI tools to help them get hired at Western firms
Research revealed the DPRK is using AI in its malicious campaign.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Chromebooks could get a boost from Snapdragon X Plus chips soon
Chromebooks on Arm processors are about to get a big boost as developers prepare new versions of ChromeOS with support for Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chips, reports Chrome Unboxed. According to a new developer commit message posted in the Chromium project Gerrit code review, the SoCID for a Qualcomm X1P42100, aka the Snapdragon X Plus, is […]
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: We tested both and it's a close one
Samsung's flagship phone of 2025 launched earlier this week. Here's how it stacks up with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Screenshots: Beauty and Wonder in a World of Death
Expedition 33 is a game about a team from the last human city embarking to oppose a villain who's slowly wiping out humanity. These screenshots show off the game's gorgeous areas, lighting and backgrounds.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Rocks on Mars
A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:A carve-up in gift wrapping: Trump’s peace plan puts the sacrifice on Ukraine
Redolent of old great power thinking, Trump’s Crimea giveaway could usher a return to international lawlessness“Crimea will stay with Russia,” Donald Trump told Time magazine in a largely sympathetic profile on Friday. And with that statement, the US president made clear that he wanted to carve up another country, Ukraine, and so legitimise the forcible seizure of land made by Moscow 11 years ago.From reading the...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:The domestic pressures shaping India’s response to Kashmir attacks
Narendra Modi must weigh a response that balances domestic fury with strategic restraintIndia’s furious response to the terrorist massacre of 26 men in a popular travel destination is being shaped by public rage at the deadliest civilian attack in Kashmir in a quarter-century.The brutality of the assault in one of Muslim-majority Kashmir’s marquee tourist spots – and its national resonance – leaves Prime Minister...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:WhatsApp says forcing blue Meta AI circle on everyone is a ‘good thing’ despite fierce backlash
WhatsApp has defended the rollout of its new Meta AI assistant, which has appeared as a permanent blue ring in the app for more users.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Head at Welsh primary school jailed for assault on deputy over ‘sexual jealousy’
Anthony John Felton ambushed Richard Pyke with spanner over suspected sex with teacher he had affair withA headteacher who was caught on video attacking his deputy with a large adjustable spanner, in an assault motivated by “overwhelming sexual jealousy”, has been jailed for more than two years.Anthony John Felton, 54, concealed the wrench in his jacket pocket as he approached his colleague, Richard Pyke, 51, from...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:I Swapped My Cotton Pillowcase for Silk. This Is How It Helped My Bedhead
I kept waking up with tangled morning hair, so I tried a silk pillowcase. Here's proof of the difference it makes.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:African Giving Practices: Understanding a Tradition of Generosity and Community Support
HARARE, Apr 25 (IPS) - Across Africa, giving is not just an act of charity; it’s a deep-rooted tradition embedded in culture, community, and mutual care. The concept of giving has evolved through generations, often taking on forms that are as diverse as the continent itself.Read the full story, “African Giving Practices: Understanding a Tradition of Generosity and Community Support”, on globalissues.org
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Until Dawn review: an incoherent disaster
Until Dawn is a sloppy film that has nothing to do with the video game it's named after. Check out the rest of our review.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Pope’s funeral a diplomatic minefield as Trump sets fire to US alliances
President’s international engagements have set stage for explosive confrontations and Pope Francis’s funeral comes at an especially fraught momentA spectre is haunting Europe: the spectre of Donald Trump flying to the Vatican this weekend and publicly feuding with international leaders in front of St Peter’s Basilica in the midst of the sombre rituals and rites that will mark the funeral of Pope Francis.The US leader’s...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Apple to Shift All US iPhone Assembly to India Amid Tariff Turmoil, Report Says
The manufacturing move aims to address massive US tariffs against China that could spur higher prices on the company's biggest-selling product.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Almost a million patients hit by Frederick Health data breach
No one has assumed responsibility for January 2025 breach that saw names, SSNs, and more stolen.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Copilot Plus PCs Are Getting That AI Recall Feature for Real Now
Microsoft is also adding more intuitive search to Windows and shortcuts for summarizing and rewriting text.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:This top-rated kayak is only $59.99 at Woot
As of April 25, you can score a Bestway Hydro-Force Kayak Set for just $59.99, down from $259.99, at Woot.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:This pocket-friendly AI voice recorder has changed the way I work and travel
Mobvoi's new TicNote voice recorder captures crisp audio and leverages AI to turn it into polished summaries, research notes, mind maps, and more.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Is your Roku TV spying on you? Probably, but here's how to put an end to it
Your Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, and other streaming devices collect your personal data for various reasons. If you're uncomfortable with that, here's how to get peace of mind.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:The Kindle Colorsoft brings books to life in vivid color, and it's $55 off during Amazon's Book Sale
The new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and its bright screen looks great in direct sunlight.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Why I recommend Hisense's Frame TV competitor, especially at this price
The Hisense S7 Canvas TV provides a similar experience to Samsung's Frame TV at a much cheaper price. And right now, it's $302 off.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Democratic lawmakers call for release of Tufts student from Ice detention
Jim McGovern and Ayanna Pressley exhort authorities to free Rümeysa Öztürk, calling her treatment ‘repression’A group of high-profile Democratic lawmakers has called on the Donald Trump administration to immediately release the Tufts University graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk, praised her “unwavering spirit” and warned that the White House is engaging in “repression”.In a New York Times essay published on Friday...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Microsoft rolls Windows Recall out to the public nearly a year after announcing it
The improved Recall still tries to record everything you do on your PC.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: