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Microsoft trained an AI model on a game no one played

World models โ€” AI algorithms capable of generating simulated environments โ€” represent one forefront of machine learning. Today, Microsoft published new research in the journal Nature detailing Muse, a model capable of generating game visuals and controller inputs. Unexpectedly, it was born out of a training set Microsoft built from Bleeding Edge. If, like me, you had completely erased that game from your memory (or...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Pokรฉmon Go developer Niantic may sell its games division for a mere $3.5 billion

Niantic, the company that developed the wildly popular augmented reality (AR) game Pokรฉmon Go, is reportedly considering selling its video games โ€” and according to a source speaking to Bloomberg, the deal could be worth just $3.5 billion. The company raised additional funding at a $9 billion valuation back in 2021. Many people still play Pokรฉmon Go, but the game no longer enjoys the same popularity it had during its...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Microsoft unveils chip it says could bring quantum computing within years

Chip is powered by worldโ€™s first topoconductor, which can create new state of matter that is not solid, liquid or gasQuantum computers could be built within years rather than decades, according to Microsoft, which has unveiled a breakthrough that it said could pave the way for faster development.The tech firm has developed a chip which, it says, echoes the invention of the semiconductors that made todayโ€™s smartphones,...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: The Guardian Technology favicon The Guardian Technology

New Instagram DM features allow you to translate, schedule, and pin messages

Instagram is doubling down on its DMs with message translation, scheduling, and pinning, in addition to new music-sharing features and QR code invites.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum computing chip uses a new kind of superconductor

Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, a chip for quantum computing, which it said will enable computers to solve incredibly difficult industrial-scale problems in mere years instead of the decades current machines need. The company explained that Majorana 1 is the first quantum computing chip that uses a Topological Core architecture. Specifically, it uses a new type of material called a topoconductor or a topological...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Apple launches new iPhone 16e: Hereโ€™s everything you need to know

Apple has officially taken the wraps off of the all-new iPhone 16e. The device features an all-new design paired with the A18 chip inside, a 48MP camera, and full Apple Intelligence support. It also features the first-ever Apple-designed 5G cellular modem, the C1 chip. The new iPhone 16e starts at $599 for 128GB and will be available to pre-order Friday, with the first orders arriving on February 28. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

A new Microsoft chip could lead to more stable quantum computers

Microsoft announced today that it has made significant progress in its 20-year quest to make topological quantum bits, or qubitsโ€”a special approach to building quantum computers that could make them more stable and easier to scale up. Researchers and companies have been working for years to build quantum computers, which could unlock dramatic new abilitiesโ€ฆ

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: MIT Technology Review favicon MIT Technology Review

Muse is Xboxโ€™s generative AI model for gameplay ideation

Microsoft researchers have created the first generative AI model, Muse, for game ideation.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: VentureBeat favicon VentureBeat

Microsoftโ€™s Muse AI can design video game worlds after watching you play

Microsoft new Muse AI system learns to generate interactive 3D game worlds by watching gameplay footage, marking a major advance in artificial intelligence's ability to understand spatial environments and human interactions.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: VentureBeat favicon VentureBeat

The Best Mesh Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Instagram upgrades DMs with music sharing, message scheduling, translation, and more

Instagram is upgrading its direct messages, also known as DMs, with a handful of new features that make its messaging system more competitive with alternatives, like Appleโ€™s iMessage and other third-party apps. On Wednesday, Instagram users globally will gain access to tools to translate messages across 99 languages, tools to schedule and pin messages to [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only....

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Build Scalable GenAI Applications in the Cloud: From Data Preparation to Deployment

The cloud has proven to be a main enabler for large AI deployments because it provides AI-native APIs for rapid prototyping, elastic computing, and storage to address scaling problems. This article covers how to build and scale GenAI applications in the cloud. The Importance of the Cloud in GenAI The cloud is critical for contemporary GenAI applications because it can accommodate vast processing power, data storage,...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

Introducing Azure AI Foundry Labs: A hub for the latest AI research and experiments at Microsoft

Weโ€™re thrilled to announce the launch of Azure AI Foundry Labs, a hub for developers, startups, and enterprises to explore groundbreaking innovations from research at Microsoft. The post Introducing Azure AI Foundry Labs: A hub for the latest AI research and experiments at Microsoft appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Azure Blog favicon Azure Blog

Snag an Apple Watch Series 9 for less than $400 at Best Buy

As of Feb. 19, get the Apple Watch Series 9 for less than $400 at Best Buy.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

US Army soldier pleads guilty to AT&T and Verizon hacks

Cameron John Wagenius pleaded guilty to hacking AT&T and Verizon and stealing a massive trove of phone records from the companies, according to court records filed on Wednesday. Wagenius, who was a U.S. Army soldier, pleaded guilty to two counts of โ€œunlawful transfer of confidential phone records informationโ€ on an online forum and via an [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Tether unveils โ€˜TradeFiโ€™ to transform global trade with blockchain solutions

Tether has introduced TradeFi, a new service designed to enhance global trade through innovative financing solutions. On Feb. 19, the companyโ€™s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, shared the announcement on X, emphasizing that TradeFi will address the financial needs of modern commerce. TradeFi expands Tetherโ€™s growing product portfolio, which already includes stablecoins, asset tokenization, and wallet development [โ€ฆ] The post Tether...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Apple Store is down ahead of new iPhone launch

Apple Store is down in anticipation of what is likely a new member of the iPhone family.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Community Gaming Launches CGX Airdrop, Prediction Market on Ethereumโ€™s Ronin Network

The CGX token is now live on Ethereum sidechain network Ronin, alongside Community Gamingโ€™s new Forkast prediction markets platform.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Level Zero Health bags ยฃ5.5, the largest Pre-Seed round raised by a European female-founded company

It's not every day that you hear about the application of a kind of life-changing tech and wonder why it hasn't always existed.Sensor-powered continuous monitoring has transformed the lives of millio...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Tech.eu favicon Tech.eu

I Still Donโ€™t Like Tether (USDT) On Bitcoin And Lightning

Having USDT on Bitcoin and Lightning creates a potential threat to Bitcoinโ€™s security and is a stain on the soul of Bitcoin.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Nigeria demands $81 billion from Binance in unprecedented tax and penalty blitz

Nigeriaโ€™s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has taken legal action against Binance Holdings Limited, demanding over $81 billion in unpaid taxes and penalties. On Nov. 19, local media outlet Nairametrics reported that this claim includes $79.5 billion in economic damages and an additional N231 million ($153,223) tied to Binanceโ€™s operations. The tax authority also seeks [โ€ฆ] The post Nigeria demands $81 billion from...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

How Slow Ventures is giving the creator economy a rebrand

The team at early-stage VC firm Slow Ventures last week launched a $60 million fund entirely dedicated to investing in creators, with an eye toward helping them launch businesses. The idea is that the same entrepreneurial spirit and niche expertise that has helped creators build community is what would make them great founders. According to [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch Startups favicon TechCrunch Startups

Nothing Phone (3a) vs iPhone camera comparison undermined by sly ultrawide video trick [Gallery]

In a video this week, Nothing shows off how its upcoming Phone (3a) series brings big camera improvements, but thereโ€™s a shady little video trick that you might have missed when the video quality is compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

X in talks to raise money at a $44B valuation

Elon Muskโ€™s X is in talks to raise money from investors at a $44 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports. Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter, for the same price back in 2022. The news comes as Fidelity Investments marked down its Twitter stake back in December by around 70% from the 2022 sale price [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

โ€˜We want to make ICOs great again,โ€™ says Trumpโ€™s WLF co-founder

Zak Folkman, co-founder of Donald Trumpโ€™s World Liberty Financial, discussed memecoin regulations and ICOs with Tron founder Justin Sun at Consensus Hong Kong.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Grab the EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station for 59% off and stay charged up anywhere

The EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for just $414 with the on-page coupon, down from the normal price of $999. That's a 59% discount.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

12 Of The Most Valuable Cars Of All Time

Below, we list 12 of the most valuable vehicles to ever cross the auction block, from classic Ferraris to a Mercedes-Benz that broke all records.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

iPhone 16e live updates โ€“ Apple's next-gen budget iPhone is official

Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e. Follow along as we react to the launch and summarize the key specs, release date, and price information.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Ethereumโ€™s dwindling exchange reserves point to shifting investor behavior

Ethereum reserves on exchanges have dropped to their lowest level in nearly seven years, signaling a growing trend of long-term holding and self-custody. Data from CryptoQuant shows that only 19 million ETH remain on exchanges, a figure not seen since 2018. On-chain analytics firm Santiment added that ETH continues to move off exchanges at an [โ€ฆ] The post Ethereumโ€™s dwindling exchange reserves point to shifting...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Samsung Galaxy S25 Vs S25 Plus: Specs Compared (RAM, Storage, & More)

We take a peek at both the standard Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+, comparing the specs, features, and functionality.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

The 2025 SaaS Vibe Check: What Founders Need to Know Right Now with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin

SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin did a vibe check into the state of SaaS, AI, venture funding, and the rollercoaster of building a business in 2025. The post The 2025 SaaS Vibe Check: What Founders Need to Know Right Now with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin appeared first on SaaStr.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: SaaStr favicon SaaStr

Ethereum L1 Monad Joins Forces With Orderly Network for DeFi Boost

The arrival of the Monad testnet will provide traders with a fast EVM-compatible building site and the possibility of airdrops on the L1.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon online for free

Live stream Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Show HN: Mastra โ€“ Open-source JS agent framework, by the developers of Gatsby

Hi HN, weโ€™re Sam, Shane, and Abhi, and weโ€™re building Mastra (https://mastra.ai), an open-source JavaScript SDK for building agents on top of Vercelโ€™s AI SDK.You can start a Mastra project with `npm create mastra` and create workflow graphs that can suspend/resume, build a RAG pipeline and write evals, give agents memory, create multi-agent workflows, and view it all in a local playground.Previously, we built Gatsby,...

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

AMD Ryzen Strix Halo APU is matching the RTX 4070 laptop GPU in gaming benchmarks

Hardware Canucks' review found that the Radeon 8060S iGPU in the AI Max+ 395 outperformed a laptop running an RTX 4070 at 70W โ€“ nearly the same power draw as the entire AI Max+ 395. Despite its lower power consumption, the 8060S delivered higher frame rates than the RTX 4070...Read Entire Article

Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot