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Converting untrusted PDFs into trusted ones: The Qubes Way (2013)

Article URL: https://blog.invisiblethings.org/2013/02/21/converting-untrusted-pdfs-into-trusted.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42401904 Points: 67 # Comments: 15

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

2024 Kia Forte GT Review: A Spicy Little Treat That Doesn't Break The Bank

The 2024 Kia Forte GT is an affordable yet well-appointed sports sedan that plays it safe with a nimble turbo-four engine accompanied by plenty of safety tech.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

The Rise and Fall of Ashton-Tate (2023)

Article URL: https://www.abortretry.fail/p/the-rise-and-fall-of-ashton-tate Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42401896 Points: 70 # Comments: 48

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Tumblr launches its interest-focused Communities out of beta

A year after initial tests began, the web blogging site Tumblr, now owned by WordPress.com parent Automattic, is launching its Communities feature out of beta. Communities offer semi-private spaces on Tumblr where people can network around topics of interest, similar to Redditโ€™s forums known as subreddits or Xโ€™s Communities. The Communities feature first entered public [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

British startup launches low-power RISC-V processor design to address the twin problems of memory and energy; promises up to 50% faster calculation speeds

British startup launches low-power RISC-V processor design to address the twin problems of memory and energy.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Swedenโ€™s Spotlight Stock Market adds 20 crypto ETPs by Valour

The Spotlight Stock Market offers traditional investors a total of 45 exchange-traded products to choose from.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

YouTube Music adding โ€˜Pin to Speed dialโ€™ customization on Android, iOS

YouTube Music is rolling out a new โ€œPin to Speed dialโ€ option that lets you customize the new grid introduced in October. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

The Shady Side Of SHEIN

Much like its competitors, there is a shady side to Shein many consumers are not privy to. Here, SlashGear examines Shein's business practices.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Laravel vs. Next.js: What's the Right Framework for Your Web App?

When it comes to building dynamic, scalable, and feature-rich web applications, selecting the right framework can make all the difference. Laravel, a PHP-based back-end framework, and Next.js, a React-based front-end framework, are two of the most popular choices among developers. While both are powerful in their domains, the question arises: which one is better for your project? In this blog, weโ€™ll compare Laravel and...

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

Samsung launches TV trivia game The Six on mobile

Samsung Galaxy devices are receiving an enhanced Samsung News app experience with the arrival of Samsungโ€™s popular trivia game, The Six.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: VentureBeat favicon VentureBeat

Gurman: New Apple TV and HomePod mini on track for 2025 release, will use Apple networking chip

Apple is reportedly preparing to take another significant step in its silicon independence journey, according to Mark Gurman reporting for Bloomberg. The shift is expected to first appear in refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware as soon as the upcoming year. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

OpenAI brings video to ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode

On Thursday's OpenAI livestream, the company launched vision and screenshare capabilities for Advanced Voice Mode.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Jaunt

A social platform for sharing pdfs, documents, and slides. Discussion | Link

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Product Hunt favicon Product Hunt

Google steps into โ€œextended realityโ€ once again with Android XR

No pricing or availability, but there's new competition in headsets and glasses.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

The best tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We reviewed the top tablets from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more to help you choose the best one for your needs.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

How To Download All Your Pictures And Videos From Google Photos At Once

If you want to save memories from your Google Photos, saving each pic one by one can be a headache. Here's how to do it all at once easily.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Why materials science is key to unlocking the next frontier of AI development

The Intel 4004, the first commercial microprocessor, was released in 1971. With 2,300 transistors packed into 12mm2, it heralded a revolution in computing. A little over 50 years later, Appleโ€™s M2 Ultra contains 134 billion transistors. The scale of progress is difficult to comprehend, but the evolution of semiconductors, driven for decades by Mooreโ€™s Law,โ€ฆ

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: MIT Technology Review favicon MIT Technology Review

I found the ultimate work laptop of 2024, and it's currently $800 off

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 packs AMD's new AI hardware, a high-res display, and a 1440p webcam into a three-pound laptop.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Surfshark vs. ExpressVPN: Which VPN is best for you?

Surfshark and ExpressVPN offer users the same basic service, a VPN, but their approaches and features differ greatly. We conducted extensive testing to compare both VPNs in depth to help you decide which is right for you.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

AMD to release the Krackan at CES โ€” CPU rivals Intel Lunar Lake in new benchmarks, Ryzen AI 7 350 takes on the Core Ultra 7 258V

An eight-core Krackan Point APU has been found at Geekbench - neck and neck against Intel's Lunar Lake offerings.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

How Fiverr's new AI tool could help you land a freelancing job

Exclusive: Dynamic Matching uses AI and people skills to link projects with ideal candidates. Here's what you should know.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Philippa Boyens on Her Crucial Role in Making the New Lord of the Rings Film

The Oscar-winning writer of The Return of the King is back with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, in theaters Friday.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

Here's How Much Bitcoin You Should Have in Your Portfolio, According to BlackRock

BlackRock operates a massively successful Bitcoin ETF, but the asset manager still recommends being conservative with the cryptocurrency.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

ChatGPT now understands real-time video, seven months after OpenAI first demoed it

OpenAI has finally released the real-time video capabilities for ChatGPT that it demoed nearly seven months ago. On Thursday during a livestream, the company said that Advanced Voice Mode, its human-like conversational feature for ChatGPT, is getting vision. Using the ChatGPT app, users subscribed to ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Pro can point their phones at [โ€ฆ] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Apple now selling medical expert-designed Vision Pro accessory that solves top user complaint

Aside from the $3500 starting price, thereโ€™s one common complaint about Apple Vision Pro that most customers experience. Apple has worked with an unlikely partner to provide a solution that the Cupertino firm will sell directly. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

I finally found an Apple Watch band that fits my small wrist - and it's only $10

Maybe you'd enjoy wearing your Apple Watch more if it fit better. The Lerobo Apple Watch band comes in 4 sizes and 25 colors.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Apple Wallet digital IDs are now available in 10 areas. Here are the newest ones

Access to Digital IDs and driver's licenses through Apple Wallet is coming to two more locations โ€” and the total number of supported areas has increased to 10.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Epic Games' app store will be preinstalled on millions of Android phones

Epic Games has struck a deal with Telefรณnica to have its mobile storefront pre-installed on millions of compatible Android devices. As such, those who buy a phone from a Telefรณnica network such as O2 or Movistar in Spain, the UK, Germany and Spanish-speaking Latin America will immediately have the app, which offers access to Fortnite, Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe. Epic will bring third-party games to the...

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Intel Arc B580 review: A $249 RTX 4060 killer, one-and-a-half years later

Intel has solved the biggest problems with its Arc GPUs, but not the timing.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Google Wallet Pixel 9 promo combines $150 discount with $100 prepaid gift cardย 

Google Wallet is running a curious promotion that complements the existing Google Store sales on the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL with a $100 Prepaid Mastercard gift card. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

TSMC founder says Intel was wrong to pursue the foundry model

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. founder Morris Chang said Intel should have prioritized designing artificial intelligence processors rather than attempting to reclaim its leadership in process technology and transition into a contract chipmaker.Read Entire Article

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Give yourself the gift of time with 50% off a Shipt annual membership

Now, through Jan. 4, 2025, you can use the code SHIPTGIFT to get 50% off a Shipt annual membership.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

CV VideoPlayerโ€Šโ€”โ€ŠOnce and For All

CV VideoPlayerโ€”Once and ForAllA Python video player package made for computer visionresearchImage byauthorWhen developing computer vision algorithms, the journey from concept to working implementation often involves countless iterations of watching, analyzing, and debugging video frames. As I dove deeper into computer vision projects, I found myself repeatedly writing the same boilerplate code for video visualization...

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Towards Data Science favicon Towards Data Science

Best Holiday Monitor Deals 2024: 4K, Gaming, and More

Find the perfect view and save big with one of these great monitor deals.

Published on: December 12, 2024 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware