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Serial βswatterβ behind 375 violent hoaxes targeted his own home to look like a victim
He now faces four years in federal prison.
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The best puzzle games on Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a natural home for puzzle games since you can easily take them on the go. Here are the best Switch puzzle games you can play right now.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:The Apple Watch SE and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 are both on sale
If youβve been waiting to invest in a smartwatch, todayβs your lucky day! For a limited time, both the Apple Watch SE and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 are on sale.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Best TVs of 2025, Tested by CNET Experts
These are our top picks for the best TVs of 2025 to make the most of your home entertainment experience, based on side-by-side testing in CNET's lab. These are our top picks for the best TVs of 2025 to make the most of your home entertainment experience, based on side-by-side testing in CNET's lab.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:The perfect portable power station for all my adventures is $100 off
Looking to harvest free power for your off-grid adventures? Check out the EcoFlow River 2 Max, a portable, highly durable power station with plenty of juice.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:MyFitnessPal is going to let AI play your nutrionist
MyFitnessPal, a popular, free food logging app, is getting into AI, specifically letting AI plan your meals for you. Following an acquisition of a startup called Intent, MyFitnessPal is adding an AI-generated meal planning feature for subscribers. The meal plans the updated MyFitnessPal app will be able to create take into account subscribers' "goals, preferences, dietary habits, and routines," according to...
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:The 60+ best early Presidents' Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more
Presidents' Day is a few days away, but you can already save on top tech from Bose, Apple, Sonos, and more. Here's our favorite offers so far.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Googleβs Gemini is getting a lot smarter for iPhone users
Google is bringing Gemini's Deep Research function to iPhone, allowing access to in-depth research and comprehensive queries.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Windows 10 KB5051974 update adds a new app without asking
Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for versions 22H2 and 21H2, adding security fixes and patching a memory leak. However, as reports, the update also includes a surprise: the new Outlook for Windows app. The update is mandatory because it includes the January 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates. Once you install it, you will [β¦]
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Apple is reportedly exploring humanoid robots
Apple is exploring both humanoid and non-humanoid robotic form factors, according to a new scoop from longtime Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The intel comes on the heels of a research paper from the iPhone maker that explores human interactions with βnon-anthropomorphicβ robots β specifically a Pixar-style lamp. While Appleβs research paper highlights elements that could [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Google expands Family Link parental controls with screen time tools, approved contacts, and more
Google on Wednesday announced a series of updates for its parental control software Google Family Link and a plan to test new machine-learning techniques to estimate usersβ ages so it could apply more age-appropriate experiences to kidsβ devices. The company earlier said that it would soon use machine learning to determine the age of YouTube [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Hiccup and Toothless hit the skies in How to Train Your Dragon trailer
In the official trailer for How to Train Your Dragon, Hiccup and Toothless must band together and soar above the clouds to save their communities.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:One of the best home backup power stations just hit one of its lowest prices ever
Whether you need a portable battery for camping or emergency backup, the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 can do it. And for a limited time, you can get a big discount on it.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Meta in talks to acquire AI chip firm FuriosaAI, according to report
Meta is reportedly in talks to acquire a South Korean chip firm as the social media giant looks to bolster its AI hardware infrastructure. Meta may announce its intent to purchase FuriosaAI, a chip startup founded by former Samsung and AMD employees, as soon as this month, per Forbes. FuriosaAI develops chips that speed up [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Californiaβs Problem Now Isnβt FireβItβs Rain
Torrential rain is expected this week in Los Angeles, which risks producing flash flooding and landslides in areas stripped of vegetation by the recent wildfires.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Apple TV+ may finally be coming to Android phones - its boldest move yet
A new Bloomberg report suggests that Apple will soon expand its popular streaming service to non-iOS devices.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Is Perplexity's Sonar really more 'factual' than its AI rivals? See for yourself
The company claims its newly upgraded model is number one in user satisfaction and speed - but its methodology is unclear.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:11 Wellness Editor-Backed Hacks for Surviving Cold and Flu Season
As we make our way though cold and flu season, this is what we're doing to protect our health and avoid getting sick.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Mortgage Predictions: Inflation's Comeback Isn't Good for Homebuyers
A higher-than-expected inflation report will delay interest rate cuts, again.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Defense and resilience tech reached an all-time high 10% of all VC funding in Europe
The war in Ukraine served as a wakeup call for Europe, and defense tech went from a sector that most European VCs didnβt touch to one of the top investment areas within deep tech. This shift is captured in Dealroomβs latest report on Defence, Resilience, and Security (DSR) in Europe, released together with the NATO [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:This Week in AI: Musk bids for OpenAI
Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunchβs regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign uphere. The billionaires are fighting again. On Monday, Elon Musk, the worldβs richest man,offeredto buy the nonprofit that effectively governs OpenAI for $97.4 billion. In response to Muskβs offer, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman earlier Monday authored a [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Flash memory breakthrough could help supercharge NAND production for SSD, memory cards - but does it actually matter?
Scientists have found a way to double the efficiency of etching in 3D NAND, speeding up its creation.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Yellowjackets Season 2 Recap: Everything you need to remember before watching season 3
Yellowjackets' has a new season! Here is everything you need to remember for Season 3.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Are efficiency and horizontal scalability at odds?
Article URL: https://buttondown.com/hillelwayne/archive/are-efficiency-and-horizontal-scalability-at-odds/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43028200 Points: 31 # Comments: 23
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Apple's newest AirPods are on sale for the first time ahead of Presidents' Day
Apple's AirPods 4 lineup has a slight discount ahead of Presidents' Day, meaning you can get a pair of brand-new AirPods for just under $100.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Automated Capability Discovery via Foundation Model Self-Exploration
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.07577 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43028057 Points: 34 # Comments: 9
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Las Vegas just got a Netflix restaurant
You can now dine out on dishes inspired by Netflix movies and shows at Las Vegasβs newest restaurant. Netflix Bites is open as of this week in the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, where it will operate for a year. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options like a βBridgertonβ-inspired tea service, Stranger Wings, [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:This Asus laptop has one of the most striking displays I've seen, and it's $300 off
The new Asus Zenbook S 16 is a striking laptop constructed from unique materials, but its brilliant OLED display steals the show.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Apple is launching a giant new health study - here's why and how to join
Apple launched the Apple Health Study, available in the Research app, to explore how technology can improve health.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Watch these Google DeepMind robots play a game of soccer
Watch out, FIFA. Researchers at Google DeepMind published a demonstration of miniature humanoid robots playing a one-on-one game of soccer. Training Robotis OP3, the researchers found they were able to learn movement skills like walking, kicking, and being able to recover from a fall. According to the report, the robots were also able to develop [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Shut it all down? Microsoft research suggests AI usage is making us feel dumber β but you don't need to panic yet
Microsoft research suggests AI is rotting our brains β but it might not be as dire as it seems
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Renault's hyper-efficient concept car swaps pedals for fighter jet controls β and it could catch on
Rolling laboratory uses hand controls, and so could future EVs
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns of βraceβ to understand AI as it becomes more powerful
Right after the end of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Anthropicβs co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei called the event a βmissed opportunity.β He added that βgreater focus and urgency is needed on several topics given the pace at which the technology is progressingβ in the statement released on Tuesday. The AI company held a [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:Cybersecurity researchers discovered a scary security flaw with YouTube and Google
Google has fixed a security flaw that could have exposed the email addresses of YouTube accounts. Here's how the potential privacy breach was discovered.
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:8 Best Slippers, Tested and Loved by WIRED Staffers (2025)
We tried dozens of house shoes to find the best pairs for working from home, running errands, and avoiding cold floors. Here are the ones worth your feet.
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