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Want to turn off AI Overviews? Just start swearing at Google
Apparently the easiest way to disable Google AI Overviews is to just curse at them.
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Best Mesh Routers for Whole-Home Wi-Fi
Walls and floors are a Wi-Fi router's worst enemy. Upgrading to a mesh system is the best way to boost your signal to every room.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Proof that Best Buy has the best cheap QLED TV deals ahead of the big game
The big upcoming NFL game is known to spark some of the year's best TV deals. Best Buy put huge discounts all sizes of the TCL Q6 QLED, including an 85-inch under $800.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:How Likely Is a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2025?
Quantifying uncertainty in sportsfixturesPhoto by Thomas Serer onUnsplashIntroductionFor rugby fans the long wait is nearly over, like Christmas the Six Nations comes once a year to lift our spirits in the cold winter months. If youβre not very familiar with rugby, the Six Nations is an annual tournament where the top national sides in Europe (England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales) each play five fixtures...
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Who is Ormund Hightower? Find out who will play him in House of the Dragon season 3
The House of the Dragon season 3 cast has added James Norton, who will play Ormund Hightower. Who is Ormund, and what is his significance?
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:NASA Satellites Show How Californiaβs Wildfire Crisis Was Years in the Making
A perfect storm of atmospheric rivers and drought since 2022 gave way to a sea of flammable brush.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Those 'Squiggly Black Lines' On The Road Are Called Tar Snakes - Here's What They Mean
If you've ever seen those squiggly black lines on paved roads, they are called tar snakes, but what do they do and are they always safe to drive over?
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Mark Zuckerberg removed tampons from mens restrooms. Meta employees put them back.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg removed tampons from men's bathrooms, sparking employee backlash and quiet resistance.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Apple will pay $20M to settle Watch battery swelling suit, βdenies wrongdoingβ
Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit over battery swelling on the Apple Watch. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in 2019, the suit alleges that the problem affected the first four Apple Watch models. Battery swelling is pretty much what it sounds like: [β¦] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin and Benjamin Franklin
Saving the New Generation from Riding the Wave of Folly.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:OpenAI hits back at DeepSeek with o3-mini reasoning model
OpenAI says faster, more accurate STEM-focused model will be free to all users.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Best Chemical Drain Cleaners for 2025
These chemical drain cleaners will put an end to your clogged-sink days.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Todayβs Android app deals and freebies: Majesty Kingdom, Tokaido, Homo Machina, Nerd Survivors, more
Fridayβs best deals on Android games and apps are now ready to go down below. Alongside the Google Play offers we are also tracking Galaxy Watch Ultra at $200 off for today only (or much less with an S25 preorder), as well rare deals on Samsung Galaxy Arc Pulse Bumper cases at up to 50% off, this 3-in-1 charging station at $37, and todayβs deals on the Nest indoor smart cams starting from $65. As for the apps,...
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Uniswap V4 DeFi Protocol Launches on Ethereum and BeyondβHereβs What's New
Decentralized exchange Uniswap launched its V4 protocol across Ethereum, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and beyond Friday, with various improvements.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Hereβs why I recommend the RTX 4080 Super over the RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 and 4080 Super are the second-best cards of their generations, but how do they compare, and is the newer card worth upgrading to?
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin rises toward its all-time high as futures markets show interest from bulls
Bitcoin price moves closer to its all-time high, and the absence of euphoria in derivatives markets is a positive sign.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Tesla promises more affordable EVs and could start its Robotaxi service in June β but I've heard this all before
Elon Musk makes more big Tesla promises during a quarterly earnings call, but I'd like to see it go back to doing what it does best.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:How to Create Your Own Strength Training Workout Program to Get Stronger This Year
This guide will teach you how to start strength training to meet your strongest self.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Best Teeth Whitening Kits in 2025
A DIY teeth whitening kit is one of the best ways to get pearlier whites at home. These are the best options available right now.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Exacluster with 144 Nvidia H200 AI GPUs detailed by its designer: Hydra Host enters the scene
Hydra Host facilitated building the machine, enables its monetization when not utilized using its Brokkr platform.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:The Samsung Freestyle projector is on sale just in time for the Super Bowl
The portable Samsung Freestyle 2nd Gen projector is on sale just in time for the Super Bowl. Get it for $600 while this deal lasts.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Elite on the 6502: The original 6502 assembly source, heavily commented
Article URL: https://elite.bbcelite.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42891200 Points: 101 # Comments: 17
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Faster, stronger Flash 2.0 now available in the Gemini app for all users
Google's Gemini gets a major upgrade with a new AI model and an improved image generator.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Beyond benchmarks: How DeepSeek-R1 and o1 perform on real-world tasks
o1 is slightly better at reasoning, but DeepSeek-R1 provides much more details about its reasoning, which is very useful to the user.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Judge says it could be βimproperβ to order Bitfinex hack funds returned
Judge Kollar-Kotelly asked the US government to explain its position on forfeiture to the Bitfinex exchange by Feb. 4.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:GoPro pushes update to its entry-level Hero camera, adding 4:3 video for social clips
GoPro is rolling out a software update for its entry-level Hero camera that allows users to shoot 4:3 video in 4K. This is great for the kinds of clips that populate social media sites like TikTok, as the footage is taller. The update is available for free via the companyβs GoPro Quik app on iOS and Android. Obviously, the new aspect ratio is intended for social media content, but shooting in 4:3 has several use case...
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providers' Posts
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/technology/instagram-facebook-abortion-pill-providers.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42891148 Points: 192 # Comments: 122
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Scotland vs. Italy: How to Watch 2025 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere
Can the Azzurri shock the Scots for a second consecutive year?
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:The Future of Doctor Who May Well Depend on Its Upcoming Ratings
Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor has a second season of adventures on the wayβbut so far there's no Christmas special set for 2025.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:WhatsApp says it disrupted spyware campaign aimed at reporters, civil society
The company linked to the campaign recently signed a deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The post WhatsApp says it disrupted spyware campaign aimed at reporters, civil society appeared first on CyberScoop.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Deepseek's AI model proves easy to jailbreak - and worse
In one security firm's test, the chatbot alluded to using OpenAI's training data.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Bypass DeepSeek censorship by speaking in hex
Article URL: https://substack.com/home/post/p-156004330 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42891042 Points: 253 # Comments: 172
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Apple gives up on device-connected smart glasses project, hereβs how it would have worked
Bad news for fans of bad products. Apple wonβt be shipping a pair of augmented reality glasses that require a tethered connection to the Mac after all. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the exclusive development, including a thorough description of how the product would have worked. Based on Markβs reporting, this project was buried in compromises that ultimately made it undesirable. moreβ¦
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:Meta turns to solar β again β in its data center-building boom
The announcement comes as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg maintains the companyβs ambitious AI strategy, which will require hefty capital investments in data centers. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: January 31, 2025 | Source:ChatGPTβs latest model is finally here β and itβs free for everyone
OpenAI released its o3-mini reasoning model to all users (including free tier) on Friday.
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