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Microsoft is rolling out Teams phishing protection for all next month
Microsoft Teams' security is going to get better with the phishing attacks coming to all users next month.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:
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These headphones are a perfect fit for exercise and travel - plus they're a steal
H2O Audio's RIPT Ultra headphones deliver impressive sound, sweatproof design, and 50 hours of playtime on a full charge. Just remember to turn on the ANC.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:DeepSeek Turned the AI World on Its Head, but Don't Fall for the Hype Just Yet
DeepSeek AI is a new open source AI model out of China that claims to be outperforming OpenAI, Google and Meta.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:What Happens to Student Loans and Financial Aid During Trump's Federal Funding Freeze?
The federal pause does not affect federal student loans or Pell Grants, but its impact on other student aid programs remains unclear.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:7 apps that helped me escape the cloud - and protect my data privacy
If you're tired of knowing that a third party has access to your data and content, it's time to move away from cloud services that may be selling your information or using it to train their LLMs.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Michael B. Jordan confronts bloody vampires in Sinners trailer
In the latest trailer for Ryan Coogler's Sinners, Michael B. Jordan plays twins who must confront a group of deadly vampires.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Reduce the risk of spam with Incogni โ now 55% off
Incogni is the perfect way to keep your identity truly private online and cut down on scam calls. It's on sale now so we're here to explain why it's worth it.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU could have a February 20 launch to beat AMDโs RX 9070 to the shelves โ but what about the RTX 5070?
This launch date aligns with some previous rumors, and I wouldnโt be surprised if we were still waiting a while for both Nvidiaโs mid-range Blackwell GPUs.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Hugging Face researchers are trying to build a more open version of DeepSeekโs AI โreasoningโ model
Barely a week after DeepSeek released its R1 โreasoningโ AI model โ which sent markets into a tizzy โ researchers at Hugging Face are trying to replicate the model from scratch in what theyโre calling a pursuit of โopen knowledge.โ Hugging Face head of research Leandro von Werra and several company engineershave launched Open-R1, a [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Apple Sports is making game day a whole lot easier - here's how
You can now quickly see when your team is playing on national TV.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:The RTX 5060 Ti might fall into a familiar VRAM trap
The upcoming RTX 5060 Ti will apparently be offered with 8GB and 16GB VRAM models.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Automattic and others back Openvibe, an app thatโs unifying the open social web
Openvibeโs clever app that integrates multiple open social networks, including Bluesky, Mastodon, Nostr, and Threads, just got a boost toward its future development. The company on Tuesday announced that it has received outside investment of $800,000 in a round led by Czech Founders VC, which includes backing from WordPress.com and Tumblr parent company, Automattic, as [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Eric Schmidt says DeepSeek marks a โturning pointโ for the global AI race
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt called for the United States to ramp up open source AI efforts to address the rise of DeepSeek in a Washington Post op-ed published Tuesday. Just last year, Schmidt said America was two or three years ahead of China. But DeepSeekโs rise marks โa turning pointโ for the global AI [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Who is Liang Wenfeng? DeepSeek founder comes from AI investing
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, has Silicon Valley reeling with its R1 reasoning model, which it claims uses far less computing power than those of American AI leaders โ and, itโs open source. The DeepSeek app has shot to the top of the App Store charts this week, dethroning ChatGPT. But who is Liang Wenfeng, [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Waymo is reportedly building a charity โtippingโ feature into its robotaxi app
Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company Waymo might be planning to test a feature that will allow robotaxi riders to add a โtipโ that will go to the charity of their choice after a ride. Jane Manchun Wong, a security researcher who recently hacked the display dome on top of a Waymo vehicle, found the new tip [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Our favorite small soundbar just went on sale
With the Bose Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, you wonโt even need rear speakers and a subwoofer for surround sound! Get it while itโs $50 off, but act fast!
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Waymo's autonomous robotaxis are starting to merge onto LA freeways
Waymo posted on X today that it has opened fully autonomous rides on LA freeways to its employees. The company noted that this is a preliminary step toward bringing its vehicle fleet onto highways for all passengers in the city. Freeways are an intrinsic part of the LA experience. To better serve our expansive 79-square-mile service area, we're beginning to provide our employees with access to fully autonomous rides on...
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Ambi Robotics built a clever solution to automate pallet packing
UC Berkeley spinout Ambi Robotics announced Tuesday the arrival of AmbiStack, a novel system that automates pallet packing. The system features an industrial robotic arm mounted above a conveyer belt that moves along the X and Y axes and lifts boxes up via suction cups mounted to a gripper. Once lifted from the conveyer belt, [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:This new air purifier from SwitchBot features a HEPA filter and can charge your smartphone
SwitchBot just released two new air purifiers, one of which doubles as a smartphone charger, table, lamp, and fragrance diffuser, making it a versatile device.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:I tested DeepSeek's R1 and V3 coding skills - and we're not all doomed (yet)
Are DeepSeek V3 and R1 the next big things in AI? How this Chinese open-source chatbot outperformed some big-name AIs in coding tests, despite using vastly less infrastructure than its competitors.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Don't Let 'Bad' Credit Hold You Back. Try One of These Cards to Rebuild Your Credit Score
Knowing how to use credit-building cards responsibly is just as important as choosing the right one.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Geek Ventures, a fund that specializes in backing immigrant founders, is raising a second fund
Geek Ventures is raising a Fund II, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm, founded in 2021 by Ihar Mahaniok, focuses on investing in early-stage immigrant founders. Mahaniok immigrated to the U.S. from Belarus and spoke to TechCrunch a few years ago about how hard the venture ecosystem can be for immigrants. โTalent is [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Honor pokes fun at Samsung by highlighting five key features missing from the Galaxy S25 Ultra
Honor's latest ad campaign highlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra's supposed lack of innovation.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Documents show UK wooed a16z for five years
U.K. documents show that the U.K.โs Department of Business and Trade spent five years convincing Andreessen Horowitz to create a presence in London, only for the U.S. firm to leave 18 months after launching an office, according to government documents obtained by Sifted. In 2023, a16z launched a crypto office in London, deeming the crypto [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:A telltale toilet reveals โlostโ site shown in Bayeux Tapestry
A house in England is most likely the site of a lost residence of Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Tesla Model Y Juniper vs Ford Mustang Mach-E: 2025 EVs battle it out
The Tesla Model Y is the most popular electric vehicle in America, and itโs finally headed for its first major refresh in the form of . The Model Y Juniper has to go up against other electric vehicles that are highly popular and have launched over the past few years. The is one such EV, [โฆ]
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Will Microsoft buy TikTok? Trump says talks are happening.
TikTok faces a U.S. ban unless it addresses national security concerns, potentially through a sale to Microsoft, President Trump says.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:The best Alexa devices of 2025: Expert tested and recommended
I tested the best Alexa devices, from the Echo Show 21 to the Echo Spot, to help you choose the ones that can assist you at home or the office.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Ryan Cooglerโs Sinners bares its fangs in latest trailer
It initially seemed like Warner Bros. wanted to keep some of Ryan Cooglerโs new gothic horror Sinners shrouded in mystery, but the movieโs latest trailer spells out exactly whatโs going on. Though nobody says โvampire,โ in Sinnersโ new trailer, twin brothers Elijah and Elias (Michael B. Jordan) know that thereโs something demonic going on as [โฆ]
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:What This Week's Fed Decision Means for Mortgage Rates
Lower rates would mark a path to housing market recovery.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Amazonโs Prime Air drone service is headed to this UK town
Amazon announced Monday it has picked the North England town of Darlington as the first site for its planned U.K. drone-delivery expansion. Amazon was expected to expand Prime Air to the U.K. and Italy in 2024. After missing that initial target, the company opted to not share a timeline for this latest launch. Instead, the [โฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Heads up, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will only be $10 for a couple more days
Heads up, Animal Crossing fans: if you havenโt yet bought the paid version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and plan to do so, it might be a good idea to snap it up in the next day or so. The mobile game for iOS and Android is currently $10, but the price will double to $20 after 1AM ET on January 31. Thatโs when the introductory offer comes to an end. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete arrived in December, a few...
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:Sonos updates its app with Zones as it rolls out the Era 100 Pro
The new feature coincides with the availability of the Era 100 Pro speaker for commercial installations.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:This smartphone case prototype integrates what looks like a mechanical keyboard and I cannot wait to type on it
AmberDeck is a retro-style prototype case for iPhone that is designed for writing with AI and has a pseudo-mechanical keyboard.
Published on: January 28, 2025 | Source:New speculative attacks on Apple CPUs
Article URL: https://predictors.fail/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42856023 Points: 548 # Comments: 199
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