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 Microsoft Copilot struggles to discern facts from opinions — posting distorted AI news summaries riddled with inaccuracies: "How long before an AI-distorted headline causes significant real-world harm?"

An extensive study by BBC reveals the flaws in AI news summaries generated by flagship models, including Gemini, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI. The summaries featured "significant inaccuracies" and distortions.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-copilot-struggles-to-discern-facts-from-opinions-bbc-study

 Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 and 5090 prototypes exposed — development and testing cards had four 16-pin power connectors

A leaker managed to get ahold of some of Nvidia's latest-generation development/bring-up boards. The prototype hardware features extra power interfaces, test points, debugging interfaces, and plenty of jumpers scattered around the PCB.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-4090-and-5090-prototypes-exposed-development-and-testing-

Apple's Studio Display is $300 off right now

The Apple Studio Display is available with a

14d | Engadget
Google I/O 2025 kicks off on May 20

Google has set the date for its next I/O developer conference. This year, the annual event will take place over two days starting on May 20, the company announced on Tuesday. As in previous years, the conference will feature an in-person component at the Shoreline Amphitheatre right on the company's doorstep in Mount

14d | Engadget
ASTRA: HackerRank's coding benchmark for LLMs

We help companies hire & upskill developers. A customer recently asked: What % of HackerRank problems can LLMs solve? That got us thinking—how should hiring evolve when AI can translate natural language to code?

Our belief: AI will handle much of code generation, so developers will be assessed more on SDLC skills with AI assistants.

To explore this, we’re benchmarking LLMs on real-world software dev scenarios—starting with 65 unseen problems across 10 domains. Beyond correctness, we eval

14d | Hacker news
NordVPN Backs Up Its No-Log Claims With a New Audit From Deloitte

The company’s fifth audit is an important trust signal to current and potential users that it really isn't logging your traffic. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nordvpn-backs-up-its-no-log-claims-with-a-new-audit-from-deloitte/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Watch Out for These Devious Banking Scams

Scammers stole more than $10 billion from consumers last year. Here's how to keep their hands off your hard-earned dollars. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/devious-banking-scams-to-watch-out-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Google Calendar Drops Black History Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, More

The company says that as of 2024, it began listing only public holidays and national observances, not cultural and historical events. https://www.cnet.com/tech/google-calendar-drops-black-history-month-holocaust-remembrance-day-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, February 12 (game #612)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-12-february-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, February 12 (game #346)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-12-february-2025

 65% off a premium laptop with 64GB of RAM? This could be the best laptop deal of the year.

Despite a business focus, HP's EliteBook 860 G11 should appeal to nearly everyone thanks to a massive 65% discount. That includes a Core Ultra 7 and 64GB of RAM.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-elitebook-860-g11-presidents-day-sale

 Microsoft confirmed to dump $22 billion IVAS HoloLens project onto military tech firm via new partnership

Microsoft has confirmed that it is seeking to hand-off development and production of its military IVAS hardware and software to a third-party via a new partnership with Anduril Industries, an American defence technology company.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-seeks-to-dump-usd22-billion-ivas-hololens-project-onto-military-tech-firm-via-ne

5 sneaky ways hackers use generative AI to scam you
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Best smart speakers & displays for state-of-the-art smart homes
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The winner of Newegg’s PC building race finished in under 5 minutes
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Notepad has spell check. Here’s how to turn it on or off
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Grab this 27-inch Acer OLED gaming monitor for 50% off today
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 AMD kills 'Golden Rabbit Edition' GRE branding, renames it 'Great Radeon Edition'

AMD’s upcoming RX 7650 GRE, following the GRE name tradition from other China-specific GPU SKUs, has changed its name in the new year. No longer the Year of the Rabbit, GRE now stands for “Golden Radeon Edition” per AMD.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-kills-golden-rabbit-edition-gre-branding-renames-it-great-radeon-edition

 Lemokey L5 HE 8K Review: The most customizable 75-percent?

The Lemokey L5 HE 8K is unlike your normal hall-effect mechanical keyboard, as it offers much more customization.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/lemokey-l5-he-8k-review

Microsoft wants to hand off much of its Army HoloLens program to Palmer Luckey’s Anduril

Microsoft’s six-year-old program to make HoloLens headsets for the US Army could be getting some extra help. If the Department of Defense approves the deal, the company will

14d | Engadget
What to expect at Amazon’s devices event on February 26

Amazon is holding an event on February 26 at 10AM ET. While we don’t exactly know what the company plans on showing off, we certainly have some educated guesses. Let’s get into it.

First of all, the company's hardware chief, Panos Panay, and his devices and services team will be on hand. This indicates the presence of new gadgets at the event. However,

14d | Engadget
You're Probably Eating a Credit Card's Worth of Plastic Each Week. Here's How to Minimize Exposure

Research shows people may be ingesting approximately 5 grams of plastic weekly. Try these easy swaps in your kitchen to minimize exposure. https://www.cnet.com/health/youre-probably-eating-a-credit-card-worths-of-plastic-each-week/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
8 Popular Sushi Myths Debunked by Professional Sushi Chefs

From sushi mats to soy sauce, here are the most important things to know when it comes to this popular delicacy, according to culinary experts. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/8-popular-sushi-myths-debunked-by-professional-sushi-chefs/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Samsung Galaxy S26 could get a major battery upgrade that makes it worth waiting for

A new report claims the Samsung Galaxy S26 could get silicon carbon batteries, making it worth holding fire on grabbing the new Galaxy S25 if you want huge battery capacities.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-could-get-a-major-battery-upgrade-that-makes-it-worth-waiting-for

 Nintendo Switch 2 price leak suggests affordability in Canada — but what about the U.S.?

If the Nintendo Switch 2 leak about Canadian pricing is true, there are a few issues with the speculation about U.S. pricing. Let me explain.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-price-leak-canada-costco

 South of Midnight hands-on created a sinister folktale experience that speaks to me as a Southerner

Going hands-on with South of Midnight, I'm impressed with its attention to Southern detail and surprisingly dark storytelling.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/south-of-midnight-hands-on

Despite assurances, Nvidia’s RTX 5090 is melting power plugs after all
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Monitor makers are stockpiling panels to lessen impact of US tariffs
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This Anker Thunderbolt 4 dock with quad 4K support is $100 off
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Finally! New Framework laptop designs are coming soon
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Bow down to YouTube, the lord of the living room
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