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In the span of a week, the Chinese startup DeepSeek has completely disrupted the AI landscape with its free and "open source" R1 model. In this episode, Devindra, Engadget Senior Reporter Igor Bonifacic and Producer Ben Ellman dive into what makes R1 so special, and what DeepSeek is doing differently from OpenAI and other competitors. Also, we try to figure out what’s up with “Incention,” a weird AI/blockchain project for creating new Hollywood IP, and wonder if Helion’s fusion reactor is act

Uber has filed a racketeering suit against a group of legal firms and medical professionals, claiming they staged car crashes and performed unnecessary surgeries to commit insurance fraud, Bloomberg reported. The group allegedly recruited passengers involved in purported or minor vehicle collisions and provided "medic

You might already have a good idea of which smartphone you want to be your next one. But there are more solid options available now than ever before, making the decision not as cut-and-dry as it used to be. While the decision is a bit easier if you know you want an iPhone, there's even enough variation between those new models that you may have to think about it longer than you anticipated. If you’re an Android person, you have even more options to choose from — including

The Meta Safety Advisory Council has written the company a letter about its concerns with its recent policy changes, including its decision to suspend its fact-checking program. In it, the council said that Meta's policy

Article URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2025/01/31/ear-muscle-wiggling-ears-activates-listening-frontiers-neuroscience

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42886867

Points: 72

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Article URL: https://eandt.theiet.org/2025/01/28/battery-powered-electric-ferry-service-connect-spain-and-morocco

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42887234

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Article URL: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/contec-cms8000-contains-backdoor

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42887366

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Article URL: https://andrews.wiki/spherical-mesh

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42887274

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Article URL: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.14-KVM

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42887651

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Article URL: https://github.com/containers/ramalama

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42887939

Points: 38

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Article URL: https://linmob.net/fosdem2025/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42887968

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Worried about getting canceled? There’s now insurance policy for that.

Insurance agency Samphire Risk is rolling out “cancel culture” insurance for celebrities and execs afraid of social media backlash, according to a report from the Financial Times. London-based Samphire already insures high-value clients against extortion, kidnap, hostage-crises, terrorism and travel to dangerous countries. Now

Unmasking the authenticity crisis in social media: Explore the impact of fake content and misused AI on genuine connections.

The post The Rise Of Authenticity: Why Genuine Connections Will Drive Social Media In 2025 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/authenticity-why-genuin

Apple's beta AI tech is now activated automatically in iOS 18.3. Here's how to disable specific features or the whole thing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/take-back-your-iphone-storage-by-turning-off-apple-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec

Interest rate decisions affect home loan rates but it's never a one-to-one relationship. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-the-feds-pause-on-rate-cuts-could-affect-mortgage-rates/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't need Apple Intelligence to take advantage of these new iOS 18.3 features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/use-these-3-new-iphone-visual-intelligence-features-even-without-apple-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple News Plus subscribers can now access the popular puzzle game and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-play-sudoku-on-your-iphone-every-day-with-ios-18-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

This fun and expressive feature of Apple Intelligence lets you make your own emoji. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/cant-find-the-right-emoji-create-it-with-apples-genmoji/#ftag=CADf328eec

We're tuning in this month for The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, Parasite and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/here-are-all-the-movies-we-cant-wait-to-watch-on-netflix-this-february/#ftag=CADf328eec

As you explore the new iPhone system, start here for the most impact. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/make-ios-18-3-your-own-by-changing-these-8-iphone-settings-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

This notorious dud might not be worth paying for, but it's worth checking out for free. All PS Plus subscribers can access it for a few more days. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-this-2024-flop-on-playstation-plus-this-weekend-before-its-gone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple Intelligence is still a work in progress, but these features in iOS 18.3 are ones I use regularly. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-5-apple-intelligence-features-are-the-ones-youll-actually-use-each-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

After testing Samsung's new Galaxy S25 Ultra for a week, an underrated screen feature that helps cut down on the glare has won me over. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-needs-to-steal-this-galaxy-s25-ultra-feature-for-the-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

US Department of Justice has challenged HPE-Juniper deal effects on competition, despite EU and UK approval.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/us-justice-department-sues-to-block-billion-dollar-hpe-juniper-deal

Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5 later this year.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/forza-horizon-5-is-heading-to-ps5-this-year-with-full-cross-play-support-and-i-couldnt-be-happier

Here's how one Reddit user installed a PSP emulator on a Galaxy Watch 5.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/this-redditor-installed-a-psp-emulator-on-a-galaxy-watch-5-now-it-runs-gta-at-60fps-and-god-of-war

Premium users can now ramp up YouTube speeds to 4x and get higher quality audio, but there's still room for improvement.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/youtube-premium-subscribers-just-got-5-handy-new-tricks-but-im-still-waiting-for-this-one-feature

The GTA 6 release date may have leaked.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/the-gta-6-release-date-may-have-leaked-and-it-could-be-an-important-franchise-anniversary

Apple Cider Vinegar's latest clip is a reenactment of a real-life TV interview that started to unravel Belle Gibson's scam.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/i-cant-wait-to-watch-all-the-lies-unravel-in-the-scandalous-netflix-series-apple-cider-vinegar-after-seeing-a-new-clip

GenAI is being used by crooks to craft phishing attacks, write malware code, and more, Google reveals.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/google-says-gemini-is-being-misused-to-launch-major-cyberattacks

Copilot can now access ChatGPT-o1 for deep reasoning, and it's free to use.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-copilot-just-gave-you-chatgpts-second-best-reasoning-model-for-free-but-there-are-some-limitations

Google’s Ask for Me AI can get vital business info for you with a quick phone call.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/googles-incredibly-lifelike-ai-can-now-call-businesses-for-you-heres-how-to-use-it

I've been critical of Nvidia in the past, but DLSS 4 has left me pleasantly surprised - and could be a strong factor for acceptable performance in future PC ports.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/i-saw-nvidias-new-dlss-4-in-action-on-the-rtx-5090-and-its-a-true-game-changer-heres-why

Samsung's UWB earbuds patent promises better audio and lower latency too

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/samsung-is-looking-to-give-wireless-earbuds-true-lossless-sound-by-swapping-bluetooth-for-uwb-tech-from-airtags

UPS has confirmed plans to reduce its contract with Amazon by more than 50% by the second half of 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ups-is-hugely-scaling-back-its-amazon-shipping-deal

Forget DeepSeek, Microsoft is bringing the power of OpenAI's o1 reasoning model to Copilot for free.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/microsoft-copilot-think-deeper-features-chatgpt-o1-model-for-free

Mandragora has a new name just a few months before launching on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/mandragora-a-few-months-away-from-releasing

Safety researcher Steven Adler recently announced his departure after 4 years, citing safety concerns. He claimed the AGI race is a huge gamble.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/anthropic-ceo-claims-ai-will-double-human-life-expectancy-in-a-decade

Dario Amodei recently spoke on DeepSeek, China, and its potential future competing against US-based AI firms amid a chip ban imposed by Biden's administration.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/anthropic-ceo-predicts-china-holding-competitive-advantage-over-the-us

Intel delays key Xeon data center processor amid massive losses — Clearwater Forest pushed back to 1H 2026

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-delays-key-xeon-data-center-processor-amid-massive-losses-clearwater-forest-pushed-back-to-1h-2026

Asus plans to charge significantly more than Nvidia's MSRP for its GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5090 products. It has "special launch day pricing" on the base models that drops them $200, but of course those sold out, because everything did.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/asus-publishes-geforce-rtx-5090-prices-usd3-099-for-range-topping-

We were absolutely thrilled to gather with the incredible Symfony community for the first time in Vienna, Austria, from December 5th to 6th, surrounded by the warm and festive atmosphere of the holiday season! ✨

Let’s relive some of the most memorable… https://symfony.com/blog/back-on-the-inspiring-symfonycon-vienna-2024?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

It’s early 2025, the weather’s still cold, so it must be time for Samsung to kick off the year’s flagship smartphone race with its latest barrage of devices. This time, we’ve got three S25 phones, ranging from the $800 S25 through to the $1,300 S25 Ultra.

Let’s start with the flagship, the S25 Ultra. This year, Samsung has honed the design of the slate to closer match the rest of its family, while adding a substantially upgraded ultrawide camera sensor. There’s also a powerful 3nm Snap

Article URL: https://www.science.org/content/article/exclusive-nsf-starts-vetting-all-grants-comply-trump-s-orders

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42886661

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Article URL: https://www.watchesofespionage.com/blogs/woe-dispatch/casio-f91w-diving-underwater-pressure-test

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42886718

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Article URL: https://github.com/ollama/ollama/pull/5059

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42886680

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Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/5fe69580-7f01-4215-98bb-b6ec5f7cd833

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42886730

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AI Search Assistant You.com makes DeepSeek AI available to users, alongside the best models by Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI

The post You.com Deploys USA-Hosted DeepSeek AI Model appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/you-com-deploys-usa-hosted-deepseek-ai-model/538805/

There's a low supply of eggs right now, causing prices to skyrocket. We asked two economists when we can expect the situation to change. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/when-will-egg-prices-come-down-heres-what-experts-predict/#ftag=CADf328eec

All you need is one product to make your skin glow. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/want-a-winter-glow-try-this-secret-affordable-k-beauty-skin-care-hack/#ftag=CADf328eec

Adding extra to your savings can help you reach your financial goals quicker. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/savings-apys-hold-steady-after-the-feds-leave-rates-alone-todays-best-savings-rates-for-jan-31-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Fed's rate pause keeps APYs elevated for now, but that won't always be the case. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/dont-snooze-on-apys-up-to-4-65-todays-cd-rates-jan-31-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nvidia's RTX 5080 defeats AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XTX in several games at the same price, but with scalpers involved, it could be a struggle to attain the new GPU.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/nvidias-rtx-5080-may-have-dethroned-amds-rx-7900-xtx-at-the-same-price-but-good-luck-finding-one-at-its-listed-price

Bosses think remote employee monitoring is building trust, morale and productivity - but they’re wrong.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/most-bosses-admit-using-some-form-of-snooping-software-to-spy-on-staff

Attackers can now seamlessly impersonate colleagues, executives, and even customers, making it harder for targets to identify a scam.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/cybercriminals-cashing-in-on-holiday-sales-rush

Did you just buy an RTX 5090 or 5080? If so, you were one of the very lucky few, as Nvidia’s launch offered a vanishingly thin level of GPU supply.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/nvidia-rtx-5090-and-5080-gpu-launch-was-frustrating-and-chaotic-leaving-many-pc-gamers-disappointed-exactly-as-the-rumors-predicted

Samsung's next foldable phones could be a lot like its current ones from what we've heard so far.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/new-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-and-flip-7-spec-rumor-hints-at-disappointing-upgrades

Fortnite servers are down right now for scheduled maintenance –but it shouldn't be for very long.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/is-fortnite-down-yes-but-not-for-very-long

Let’s make the most of the shortest of all months, with a new collection of desktop wallpapers celebrating new opportunities, sweet memories, happy little moments, and everything in between. All of them created with love by the community for the community. Enjoy! https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/01/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-february-2025/

Smart LED light bulbs are one of the easiest ways to upgrade your home with smart lighting solutions that are both practical and fun. These color-changing bulbs let you customize your space with vibrant RGB color options, cozy warm white or any light color you can imagine. They’re compatible with popular systems like Google Home and can work seamlessly with smart switches and other light switches, making them a key part of your home automation setup.

With app control, you can adjust th

Article URL: https://gamedev.city/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42885520

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Some time ago, I was implementing saves for my LOVE2D game. I wanted to do a full dump of the game state -- which included closures (AI), complex graphs, sets with tables as keys and also fundamentally non-serializable data (coroutines and userdata), that require user-defined serialization/deserialization logic. I went through every Lua serialization library -- none covered all data types/cases. So I wrote my own.

It is a polished version, thoroughly annotated, tested and documented. It is

There’s many lists of page speed tips online, but in this article I’ll explain why an approach based on automated tooling and high-level page load analysis is often a more effective path to take. https://webdesignernews.com/website-performance-optimization/

Squid Game, the cultural phenomenon that took the world by storm, was more than just an intense story; it was also a stunning visual experience. In addition to its engaging plot and powerful social commentary, the show’s distinctive and mesmerizing visual style made a lasting impression on its audience. https://webdesignernews.com/minimalism-and-contrast-squid-games-visual-design-principles-for-the-web/

Logos are no longer the sole defining element of a brand, as dynamic branding, AI personalization, and social media dominance challenge their relevance. While still valuable as anchors of identity, logos must evolve into adaptable, integrated tools to thrive in today’s fluid and experience-driven branding landscape. https://webdesignernews.com/are-logos-becoming-irrelevant-in-modern-branding/

Measuring user experience (UX) has always been a complex challenge, requiring a blend of creativity and data-driven precision. To tackle this, I created the User Experience Improvement Score (UEIS), a metric that offers a comprehensive view of UX enhancements while pinpointing specific areas for growth. https://webdesignernews.com/understanding-traditional-ux-metrics/

This week’s Unicorn Club is full of fantastic resources to dive into. From creating seamless UX and understanding the proximity principle to exploring the emotional side of design and the origin of the hamburger icon, there’s plenty to get stuck into. https://webdesignernews.com/css-snippets-audibles-ux-insights/

DeepSeek and the race to surpass human intelligence

https://www.techradar.com/pro/deepseek-and-the-race-to-surpass-human-intelligence

FMS enables accountants to offer value and support SMBs.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-technology-is-empowering-accountants-to-deliver-greater-value-to-smbs

Article URL: https://computerhistory.org/blog/xerox-alto-source-code/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42884133

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Article URL: https://ghostty.org/docs/install/release-notes/1-1-0

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42884930

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Article URL: https://www.philschmid.de/mini-deepseek-r1

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42884834

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Article URL: https://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/switzerland/basel-has-to-buy-internet-address-in-bahamas-after-breakdown-2541936.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42885008

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Article URL: https://hydro.run/docs/hydro/

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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 31. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-jan-31/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v47/n02/katherine-rundell/why-children-s-books

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42881913

Points: 17

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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.16396

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42884338

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Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/copyright-office-suggests-ai-copyright-debate-was-settled-in-1965/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42884473

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Article URL: https://github.com/vidarh/rubywm

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