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OpenAI may give board special voting rights to ward off takeover attempts
To fend off future hostile takeover attempts, OpenAI is considering giving its non-profit board special voting rights, according to a new report in the Financial Times. The rights would allow the board to overrule major investors in the company, preserving some of its powers after OpenAI completes its transition to a for-profit. OpenAI was founded […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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ExpressVPN's Aircove becomes the first device equipped with Lightway 2.0 – and the upgrades don't stop there
ExpressVPN's VPN router now promises to be faster, more private, and more secure. Here's all you need to know about the AircoveOS v5 update.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Gemini’s Android app can now do all your research homework for you (Update: Widely available)
Google's Deep Research tool was previously restricted to the web.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:The Future of Data: How Decision Intelligence is Revolutionizing Data
In the past few years, technology and AI have evolved more than ever. As I read about the new concepts in tech and learn new skills and techniques each day, I feel in a state of limbo—there is so much content to consume and yet, very little content that I could create. In the rapidly […] The post The Future of Data: How Decision Intelligence is Revolutionizing Data appeared first on Towards Data Science.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Hackers planted a Steam game with malware to steal gamers’ passwords
Researchers found that PirateFI was never designed to be a real game, but a vehicle to infect gamers with malware and steal their passwords with an infostealer called Vidar. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk’s startup rolls out new Grok-3 chatbot as AI competition intensifies
Billionaire CEO claims bot is ‘maximally truth-seeking’ as he looks to rival DeepSeek, OpenAI and Google GeminiElon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has introduced Grok-3, the latest iteration of its chatbot that integrates with X, formerly Twitter.Grok-3 debut comes at a critical moment in the AI arms race as Musk looks to compete with the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google. Musk’s...
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Try thinking and learning without working memory (2008)
Article URL: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2008/05/25/try-thinking-and-learning-without-working-memory/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43092386 Points: 96 # Comments: 49
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:6 Gadgets That Can Help Keep Porch Pirates Away From Your Packages
Porch pirates or thieves who want to steal your packages can be hard to ward off when you're not always home. To lower the risk, check out these gadgets.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Get the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 speaker for under $70 and prep for summer
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 speaker is on sale at Amazon for $69.99, down from the usual price of $99.99. That's a 30% discount.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Grab the Razer V2 gaming mouse for 47% off at Best Buy
The Razer Viper V2 Pro Gaming Mouse is currently on sale for 47% off at Best Buy — nab it for $79.99 and save $70.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Fortnite: Lawless gets first trailer highlighting the new season's battle pass roster and the chaos of Crime City
Epic Games has released the first trailer for Fortnite: Lawless ahead of its launch this week.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Upgrade your wristwear with $30 off the new OnePlus Watch 3
As of Feb. 18, save $30 on a new OnePlus Watch 3.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin and gold draw closer as correlation with dollar and equities weakens
There has been a significant shift in how closely Bitcoin (BTC) moves alongside traditional equity indices compared to earlier months. The correlation with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, which had been relatively strong through much of 2024, shows a slight but consistent decline going into late 2024 and 2025. Part of the reason for […] The post Bitcoin and gold draw closer as correlation with dollar and equities...
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Dude, where’s my ETA? Some Android Automotive users lose Google Maps feature (Update)
Volvo has brought Google Maps ETA information back to Android Automotive users.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Retrieval Augmented Generation in SQLite
This is the second in a two-part series on using SQLite for machine learning. In my last article, I dove into how SQLite is rapidly becoming a production-ready database for web applications. In this article, I will discuss how to perform retrieval-augmented-generation using SQLite. If you’d like a custom web application with generative AI integration, […] The post Retrieval Augmented Generation in SQLite appeared first...
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Level up your on-the-go laptop game with 48% off the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
As of Feb. 18, save 48% on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro at Amazon.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Chase Bank may block Zelle payments to social media contacts as scams surge
Chase Bank is cracking down on Zelle payments to social media contacts in an effort to stop scammers.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:FTX’s Initial $1.2B Payout Process to Creditors Is Underway
The payments are being distributed in U.S. dollars through BitGo and Kraken.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Xerox printer security risk could let hackers sneak into your systems
There are workarounds for those unable to install the patch right away.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:What Year Is Joe Biden's Corvette And What Engine Does It Have?
Seeing former President Joe Biden on the world stage, you might not have suspected he owned a vintage Corvette. Turns out there are family links to his ride.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Nomad’s new ChargeKey puts ultra-fast charging and data speeds on your keychain
Nomad makes some of our favorite Apple accessories across charging solutions, Apple Watch bands, and more. Today, the company has released a new version of one of its most convenient charging accessories: the ChargeKey. more…
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:X challenges German court order granting data access to election researchers
Earlier this month, a Berlin court ordered Elon Musk-owned X to provide immediate access to public platform data to two civil society organizations seeking to study systemic risk around the country’s upcoming election. In a post on X, the social media company said Tuesday it is challenging the order, claiming the summary proceeding “egregiously undermines […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:One year after switching from Java to Go
Article URL: https://glasskube.dev/blog/from-java-to-go/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43092003 Points: 53 # Comments: 32
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:OnePlus Watch 3 buyers in the US will miss out on this key feature
ECG Analyzer and 60-Second Health Check-In won't be available in the US and Canada.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Acer to raise prices by 10 percent following President Trump's tariffs
Acer laptops are getting a price hike in the US come March. In an interview with The Telegraph, Acer's chief executive and chairman Jason Chen announced a 10 percent increased cost for all products due to President Trump's tariffs on China. His straightforward statement is one of the first clear cause and effects of Trump's import taxes. "We will have to adjust the end user price to reflect the tariff," Chen stated....
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:SEC’s deadline extension is a ‘fork’ in case against Coinbase — John Reed Stark
The regulator’s cases against Coinbase and Binance are on shaky ground following the creation of the Crypto Task Force.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Deals: OnePlus Watch 3 bundle up to $120 off, Surface Pro 11 Copilot+ PC + keyboard $680 off, LG OLED, more
Today’s Androidverse discounts are headlined by launch deals on the brand-new OnePlus Watch 3 with up to $120 in savings up for grabs. From there we move over to Galaxy Tab S10+ that’s now $162 off at Amazon alongside the best cash deal of the year on Galaxy Watch Ultra. Next up is this Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC bundle with an included keyboard and Microsoft 365 at $681 off as well as LG’s...
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:The cheapest Roomba that can avoid phone chargers is on sale for its lowest price ever
As one of the best cheap Roombas, the Combo j5 offers the rare trio of smart mapping, mopping, and small obstacle avoidance — now for under $250.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Deals: M4 iPad Pro refurb $400 off, AirTags from $17.50 each, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $260 off, M4 iMac, more
While we are indeed still tracking a series of notable deals on Apple gear in our master Presidents’ Day roundup, there are some additional highlights to scope out this morning. Alongside the $260 price drop on Apple’s 24GB 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro, we also spotted a relatively rare shot at a refurbished M4 iPad Pro at $400 off the going rate – this is the 256GB Wi-Fi + Cell model – as well as a straight up $150...
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:iPhone 17 ‘camera bar’ design will reportedly be missing from one model
Over the last few days we’ve seen a lot of new renders of the upcoming iPhone 17 line. One common design trait: a unique ‘camera bar’ design. But there’s one new model that will reportedly lack this fresh look. more…
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Meta announces LlamaCon, its first generative AI dev conference
Meta on Tuesday announced that it’ll host its first-ever dev conference dedicated to generative AI. Called LlamaCon after Meta’s Llama family of generative AI models, the conference is scheduled to take place on April 29. Meta said that it plans to share “the latest on [its] open source AI developments to help developers […] build […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Get a zippy Acer Nitro gaming monitor 44% off at Best Buy
The Acer Nitro 27-inch 180Hz 0.5Ms Gaming Monitor is currently on sale for $139.99 at Best Buy — get it now and save $110 or 44%.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Amazon deal of the day: Grab the Garmin Forerunner 955 at its best price to date
The best Amazon deals on Feb. 18 include the Garmin Forerunner 955, AirPods 4, Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4, LG StanByMe Go, and Roomba Combo j5.
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Here are 10 Apple Watch features I use everyday & you could too
I have been an Apple Watch user since the original Series 0. It’s been awesome to see the evolution of the Apple watch and what it is today. It’s essentially a wellness computer on your wrist that is also an extension of your entire Apple Ecosystem. I wear this thing every day for many reasons, from wanting to close my rings to controlling my smart home to unlocking all my other Apple devices. It makes my life much...
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Think you might be replaced by AI? Think again
As organisations implement AI tools into the workplace, employees are not as likely to be replaced by the technology as they might think. Read more: Think you might be replaced by AI? Think again
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