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Elon Musk email to X staff: ‘we’re barely breaking even’

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Ever since Elon Musk closed his deal to buy Twitter he’s claimed the company, now called X, is in “a very dire situation from a revenue standpoint.” Now, the Wall Street Journal reports that banks are preparing a coordinated move to sell off some of the $13 billion in debt they loaned Musk to finance the deal. It mentions an email sent to employees this month, also...

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Best Buy has a fantastic deal on light strips today

Govee smart lighting is typically very affordable, but these strip lights are even better value today while on sale at Best Buy. Here's why they're a hit.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Trying out Zed after more than a decade of Vim/Neovim

Article URL: https://sgoel.dev/posts/trying-out-zed-after-more-than-a-decade-of-vim-neovim/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42817277 Points: 45 # Comments: 29

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Godzilla x Kong sequel adds The Last of Us season 2 star to cast

Kaitlyn Dever, who will soon portray Abby in The Last of Us season 2, is in negotiations to join the cast of the Godzilla x Kong sequel.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

TikTok still isn’t in the App Store

Image: The Verge Nearly a week after it was removed, the TikTok app is still missing from Apple and Google’s app stores. The app was pulled from both stores after the US’ ban-or-divest law went into effect last weekend, which resulted in the service going dark within the United States. While TikTok came back online shortly after the ban, the app didn’t return to either mobile store. Apple and Google are at risk of...

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

The past, present, and future of UI at GitHub

Article URL: https://hawksley.org/2025/01/08/past-present-future-of-UI-at-github.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42817163 Points: 63 # Comments: 45

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

This is how long (and why) OpenAIs Operator holds onto your deleted data

OpenAI's new AI agent Operator saves deleted data for up to 90 days, compared to deleted ChatGPT data for 30 days. Why is Operator's data retention period longer?

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

This RTX 4070 Super-powered gaming PC is $400 off at Best Buy

Looking for a great new gaming PC? The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i has a fantastic RTX 4070 Super GPU and plenty of great components. It's on sale now.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Flight Risk review: Mark Wahlberg thriller crashes and burns

Mel Gibson casts Mark Wahlberg against type as a psycho in the cheap and lousy action thriller, Flight Risk, now in theaters.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

The Microsoft 365 Copilot launch was a total disaster

At the start of the New Year, with no warning, Microsoft gives its flagship productivity app a name change and a huge price increase. Why would the company make this mess? I asked Copilot, who explained it very well.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Anthropic builds RAG directly into Claude models with new Citations API

New feature allows Claude to reference source documents and reduce hallucinations.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

OpenAI’s big, new Operator AI already has problems

OpenAI has announced it's latest Operator AI agent tool but it is still working out some issues on the technology.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

AI companies upped their federal lobbying spend in 2024 amid regulatory uncertainty

Companies spent significantly more lobbying AI issues at the U.S. federal level last year compared to 2023 amid regulatory uncertainty. According to data compiled by OpenSecrets, 648 companies spent on AI lobbying in 2024 versus 458 in 2023, representing a 141% year-over-year increase. Companies like Microsoft supported legislation such as the CREATE AI Act, which […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal...

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

3 great free movies to stream this weekend (January 24-26)

From January 24-26, stream these great movies for free, including a disaster thriller, a heist adventure, and a rom-com.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 25, #328

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 25 Strands puzzle, No. 328.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 25, #594

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 594 for Saturday, Jan. 25.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 25, #1316

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,316 for Saturday, Jan. 25.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Windows 11 is getting colorful new battery icons that are easier to understand at a glance

The battery icon in Windows 11 is getting a colorful update. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is releasing a new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build today with some welcome improvements to the operating system’s battery icon – possibly sparing you the realization that you’ve chosen a dead outlet, or improperly plugged in your power adapter, or let your battery drain too much, before it’s far too late. Windows’ battery icon,...

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Despite My AI Burnout, These 3 Galaxy S25 Features Actually Seem Useful

Commentary: "AI" has been a constant buzzword at tech events, but some of Samsung's latest offerings could prove to be quite helpful.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

My favorite Kindle accessory seriously upgraded my reading experience (and it only costs $20)

Strapsicle's silicone straps secure my Kindle Paperwhite and give me the perfect grip for comfortable reading, and they don't break the bank.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Get wise about your health with the new Wyze Scale Ultra smart scale

The Wyze Scale Ultra is your affordable solution to health metric recording at just $24.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (January 24-26)

If you're navigating Prime Video and don't know what to watch, you could start with these three excellent titles.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Can apps stop you doomscrolling? Yes, but not how you think.

Apps that help you quit doomscrolling by limiting your access to other apps ... don't always work. What does? Using your habits.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Best Vitamin Subscriptions for 2025

Stay on top of your health with the best vitamin subscriptions.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

This MagSafe charger that looks like a macaron is my new favorite travel accessory

Anker's MagGo 3-1 wireless charger is an ultraportable device that's dethroned even my favorite travel charger -- and it's 24% off.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Best Meat Thermometers for 2025

From a medium-rare steak to perfect pork chops, we found an accurate digital meat thermometer for every cook.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Heads up — fake Reddit sites are delivering dangerous malware

Unsuspecting users can fall victim to dangerous Lumma Stealer malware using a fake Reddit thread offering a solution to a problem.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

These Bluetooth trackers are a must-have for Android users - and they're on sale

Chipolo's One and Card trackers are perfect for people who often lose their keys and wallet. You can buy them in either single units or multipacks.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The $900 Ayaneo 3 is the most exciting PC handheld the company’s yet made

Ayaneo builds the best-looking handheld PCs in the business, but they’ve always been boutique. The 2023 Ayaneo 2, for example, cost $1,300 for an arguably worse experience than the $400 Steam Deck. But that experience isn’t dampening my excitement for the new 7-inch Ayaneo 3. Not only does this one start at $900, within striking distance of the highest-end handhelds you’ll find at retail, it’s the most feature-packed...

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Sihoo’s best ergonomic office chairs are extra cheap this week

Sihoo's office chairs are already on sale, but you can save an extra 10% off with a special code.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Brad Pitt set to reunite with Fury director on adventure film Heart of the Beast

After colloborating on 2014's Fury, Brad Pitt and David Ayer are reteaming for Paramount's upcoming adventure film Heart of the Beast.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

How to get Godzilla Medallion in Fortnite

Fortnite has brought a new Godzilla medallion that gives players some unique abilities and loot during a Chapter 6 Season 1 match. Here's how to get it.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Couple allegedly tricked AI investors into funding wedding, houses

FBI claims GameOn founder forged six years of financial records in brazen scheme.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

The newest Apple Watch Series 10 is $70 off at major retailers right now

The latest Apple Watch is $70 off at most major retailers right now -- the same price offered during Black Friday.

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

These 2TB PS5 SSDs are easy to install and on sale today!

Expand your PS5 storage with these 2TB Corsair and Seagate internal SSDs and save between $60 and $75 on extra bytes!

Published on: January 24, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends