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Amazon joins the quantum computing race with a chip designed for error correction
Amazon announced that it has created its own quantum computing chip, joining Microsoft and Google in a push to take this potentially transformative technology from the theoretical to the practical. Ocelot is a prototype that's intended to test the effectiveness of Amazon Web Services' quantum error correction architecture. Compared with other chip methods, the company claims Ocelot can reduce the cost of implementing...
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STRIDE: A Guide to Threat Modeling and Secure Implementation
Threat modeling is often perceived as an intimidating exercise reserved for security experts. However, this perception is misleading. Threat modeling is designed to help envision a system or application from an attacker's perspective. Developers can also adopt this approach to design secure systems from the ground up. This article uses real-world implementation patterns to explore a practical threat model for a cloud...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OpenAI announces GPT-4.5, warns it’s not a frontier AI model
OpenAI is launching GPT-4.5 today, its newest and largest AI language model. GPT-4.5 will be available as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro users to start. OpenAI is calling the release its “most knowledgeable model yet,” but initially warned that GPT-4.5 is not a frontier model and might not perform as well as o1 or […]
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Tech Tumble Takes Toll on Bitcoin; Hedge Funder Targets $70K Handle in March
Crypto had plenty of reasons on its own to head lower, but now a general macro risk-off sentiment can be added to the mix.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Microsoft’s testing a new way to make Copilot unavoidable
Microsoft is at it again, trying to “encourage” users to use Copilot by testing an option that automatically opens the Copilot pane in Edge, as spotted (via ). The Copilot pane hides when you switch tabs or open favorites, but it signals Microsoft’s push to integrate AI deeply into Edge. The software giant is also […]
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Spyzie stalkerware is spying on thousands of Android and iPhone users
Another little-known phone monitoring outfit has quietly amassed half a million customers, whose email addresses are now in Have I Been Pwned. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:House Dems Introduce Bill to Ban Trump, Congress From Promoting, Launching Meme Coins
The MEME Act would slap any high-ranking government official who makes money from promoting crypto tokens with criminal and civil penalties.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Are Solana, Polygon and Cardano in the Clear After SEC Crypto Case Dismissals?
Crypto exchanges appear to now be in safe waters—but legal experts say it’s still too early for token projects to rest easy.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Sobbing Brooklyn coffee shop owner goes viral on TikTok, sparks a surge of support
A local coffee shop owner in Brooklyn explained how she was being pushed out of her business. Then TikTok made her go viral.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:The best hidden gems on Netflix right now
The best hidden gems on Netflix include Behind Her Eyes, Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan, That Dirty Black Bag, White Gold, Gangs of London, and more.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:The 5 best mechanical keyboards for 2025
Your keyboard is one of the few pieces of technology you’ll use for hours at a time, so why not make it something that brings you joy? Sure, the people who gush over mechanical keyboards can be a bit much, but the enhanced comfort, durability and customizability that comes with the best 'boards is real. If you’re interested in making the switch (ahem), we’ve tested dozens of mechanical keyboards over the past year and...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OpenAI's new GPT-4.5 model is a better, more natural conversationalist
In what has already been a busy past few days for new model releases, OpenAI is capping off the week with a research preview of GPT-4.5. The company is touting the new system as its largest and best model for chat yet. In early testing, OpenAI says people found GPT-4.5 to be a more natural conversationalist, with the ability to convey warmth and display a kind of emotional intelligence. In one example shared by OpenAI,...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OpenAI Says Its New ChatGPT 4.5 Has Better Emotional Intelligence
Its GPT-4.5 model is also better able to recognize patterns, draw connections and think more creatively, according to the company.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5 ‘Orion,’ its largest AI model yet
Updated 2:40 pm PT: Hours after GPT-4.5’s release, OpenAI removed a line from the AI model’s white paper that said “GPT-4.5 is not a frontier AI model.” GPT-4.5’s new white paper does not include that line. You can find a link to the old white paper here. The original article follows. OpenAI announced on Thursday […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OpenAI Launches GPT-4.5 for ChatGPT—It’s Huge and Compute-Intensive
Internally called Orion, GPT-4.5 is OpenAI’s largest model to date, and it’s first available through the company’s $200 monthly ChatGPT subscription.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Meet the Android Studio Team: A Conversation with Android Developer UX Manager, Dan Dole
Posted by Ashley Tschudin – Social Media Specialist, MTP at Google Welcome to "Meet the Android Studio Team"! In this blog series, we introduce you to the passionate people who create the Android development tools you use every day. Get to know the engineers, designers, product managers, and more who work hard to craft the best possible experience for Android developers, and explore their unique perspectives. Dan Dole:...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 is better at convincing other AIs to give it money
OpenAI’s next major AI model, GPT-4.5, is highly persuasive, according to the results of OpenAI’s internal benchmark evaluations. It’s particularly good at convincing another AI to give it cash. On Thursday, OpenAI published a white paper describing the capabilities of its GPT-4.5 model, code-named Orion, which was released Thursday. According to the paper, OpenAI tested […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Hands-on with Alexa Plus in the smart home
Oh, Alexa, how you’ve changed. The long-awaited new Alexa, Alexa Plus, is set to bring a more conversational, context-aware, and capable assistant to your smart home. With a new voice (eight of them, in fact) and a new attitude, this is the biggest change to the voice assistant since it debuted in 2014. And it […]
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OnePlus has a message for Watch 3 customers who somehow missed the whole typo thing
Here's the letter going out with OnePlus Watch 3 shipments to address that 'Meda' business.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Microsoft Rolls Out Fresh Outlook Fix After Faulty Windows Update
Windows 11 users can deploy a workaround or await the update rollout.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Expect to See Samsung’s Super Slim Galaxy S25 Edge Really Soon
We're expecting it to have the same camera sensor and processor as the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Want a handheld gaming PC? The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is under $500
The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is a handheld gaming PC that runs on Windows 11. It's on sale from Best Buy for an affordable $450, following a $200 discount.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Lifetime access to your own personal AI assistant is only A$102
Take advantage of this Mashable Shop deal on a lifetime subscription to AI MagicX on sale for A$102.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:4 days left to save up to $325 at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Don’t let the world of AI pass you by. You have just four days left to secure your spot at TechCrunch Sessions: AI and get savings of up to $325. But make sure to act fast — this offer ends on March 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. There’s never been a better time to network […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:TikTok sunsets its creator marketplace for TikTok One, a broader solution with AI tools
TikTok is preparing to sunset its creator marketplace in favor of a new, more expanded experience, the company has informed businesses and creators via email. The online platform, which connects brands with creators for collaborating on ads and other sponsorships, will stop allowing creator invitations or the creation of new campaigns as of Saturday the […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Shokz OpenFit 2 review: The most comfortable earbuds you can buy are now even better
Shokz's OpenFit 2 deliver almost everything we could want from open-ear earbuds.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Pokémon Champions is all about the battles
Game Freak dropped a surprise trailer at today’s Pokémon Presents livestream for something called Pokémon Champions. It’s a dedicated battle sim, recalling the glory days of Pokémon Stadium for the N64. This means that Champions distills the franchise's formula down to just battling, with a heavy emphasis on multiplayer. To that end, the game is cross-platform, with the developer saying that players on “Nintendo Switch...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:How to stop Google Androids SafetyCore feature from scanning your photos
A Google Android app for ostensibly protecting sensitive information has sparked backlash from users saying it does just the opposite. Here's how to uninstall it.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Brutal 20% Ethereum price sell-off is not over, but is there a silver lining for ETH?
Ethereum price has yet to recover from its 20% correction, but investors’ choice to pivot away from memecoins and Solana could be ETH’s saving grace.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Accounting hasn’t fully embraced AI yet — Quanta just raised $4.7M to change that
Quanta, founded by a former Affirm engineer, sells an AI-powered accounting platform to software companies. It has raised a seed round led by Accel. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Viral Trump Gaza Video Shows How Quickly AI Slop Can Spread
Bizarre AI videos are nothing new, but as AI models become more advanced and easier to use, they show up in new contexts.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Swim Out, Through the Ages, Chicken Police, more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best prices courtesy of Google Play are now ready to go. On your way down, be sure to scope out the deals we are tracking on GoPro’s HERO 12 Black Creator Edition at $150 off as well as this $100 price drop on Acer’s latest Chromebook Plus Spin 714 with the Intel Core Ultra, Samsung’s 32-inch M7 4K Smart Monitor at $100 off, and the new super budget-friendly Galaxy A16 back at the $175...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Figure will start ‘alpha testing’ its humanoid robot in the home in 2025
Figure is planning to bring its humanoids into the home sooner than expected. CEO Brett Adcock confirmed on Thursday that the Bay Area robotics startup will begin “alpha testing” its Figure 02 robot in the home setting later in 2025. The executive says the accelerated timeline is a product of the company’s “generalist” Vision-Language-Action (VLA) […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Preserved in Glass: How Mount Vesuvius Locked This Roman’s Brain in Time
Researchers found organic glass in the skull of a volcano victim, indicating the extreme and unique environment triggered by Vesuvius's eruption in 79 CE.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:The pre-order perks for Samsung’s Galaxy A56 and A36 have leaked
Here's what you'll get if you pre-order.
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