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Give yourself some peace of mind and make sure you have a solid iPhone backup before moving to the next version. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ios-18-2-is-here-crucial-steps-before-updating-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Streaming is more popular than ever and these affordable devices from Roku, Google and Apple can get you watching Netflix, Hulu and the rest with ease. https://www.cnet.com/videos/cnets-best-streaming-devices-of-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

It has 18,000 bristles and a U-shaped mouthpiece, and it does the brushing for you. Plus, I met up with the company's CEO to learn how it came to be. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-the-299-feno-smartbrush-to-clean-my-teeth-its-a-mouthful/#ftag=CADf328eec

Europeans show enthusiasm for AI in law enforcement, yet there are concerns about its influence on elections and misinformation.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/EU-citizens-are-enthusiastic-about-AI-use-in-law-enforcement,-but-some-fear-it-is-a-danger-to-democracy

Moves are now underway to start production on the iPhone 17 Air, which is apparently replacing the iPhone 16 Plus.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apple-rumored-to-have-started-production-on-the-iphone-17-air

CISA has proposed new security requirements to protect sensitive data from foreign adversaries.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/The-US-wants-security-requirements-as-standard-to-stop-sensitive-data-from-falling-into-enemy-hands

Shop last-minute holiday deals on tech and gaming at Walmart

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/10-last-minute-walmart-holiday-deals-you-can-get-before-christmas

The Asus ROG Delta II benefits from solid sound, awesome dual-source audio, and replaceable ear cushions, but the discomfort of its design and poorly configured base settings make it fall short of greatness.

https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/asus-rog-delta-ii

Qualcomm reacts to Intel's claim about the high return rate of Snapdragon X-powered PCs, saying everything is within industry regular and customers enjoy the systems.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/qualcomm-fires-back-at-intels-claims-of-high-return-rates-the-company-says-snapdragon-x-pcs-are-within-industry-norm-for-returns

TSMC reveals in-depth details about its N2 process technology

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tsmc-shares-deep-dive-details-about-its-cutting-edge-2nm-process-node-at-iedm-2024-35-percent-less-power-or-15-percent-more-performance

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Svader is a library for rendering 2D shaders on Svelte websites, using either WebGL or WebGPU.

It's streamlined for the specific use case of rendering 2D graphics using fragment shaders as an alternative to SVG or the JS canvas API, so it's not meant for doing 3D objects like three.js, for example.

This started as something I needed for my own project, but I eventually decided to split it into a separate library. I've since found that this use case fits really well into the Svelte compil

Boston Dynamics’ robot dog “Spot” has become somewhat of an internet sensation, no doubt thanks to its (perhaps disturbingly) killer dance moves or displays of super-strength.    But Spot is far from the only robodog on the block. One of it

Baller League — a new six-a-side football league that has attracted support from legends like Ronaldinho, Gary Lineker, and Luis Figo — has raised $25mn from EQT Ventures as it looks to initiate a “new era” for the beautiful game.  German entreprene

After a sprawling hacking campaign exposed the communications of an unknown number of Americans, U.S. cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications.

To safeguard against the risks highlighted by the

This week, Apple rolled out its first significant update to its Apple Intelligence platform since it was launched in October. The initial Apple Intelligence launch focused primarily on artificial intelligence-powered writing tools

Last summer, Scott Wiener found himself in an uncomfortable position for any California Democrat: openly quarreling with Nancy Pelosi and garnering support from Elon Musk. 

The reason for this strange bedfellows moment? SB 1047, a controversial bill Wiener introduced in the state senate that would have required developers of the most advanced AI models to mitigate the risk of “catastrophic harm” caused by their creations—and would have created new liabilities for those who fai

If you're worried about your student loan payments, program or forgiveness options, there are steps you can take now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/have-student-debt-6-things-to-do-before-the-year-ends-from-a-student-loan-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

The president-elect wants a say in the central bank's monetary policy, but his power is limited. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/can-trump-influence-the-federal-reserve-and-lower-interest-rates/#ftag=CADf328eec

There are numerous new features and upgrades rumored for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-s25-features

Hugging Face launches Generative AI Services (HUGS), offering zero-configuration deployment and flexible pricing for developers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/Hugging-Face-launches-new-an-open-source-tool-for-affordable-AI-deployment

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Article URL: https://ai.meta.com/research/publications/byte-latent-transformer-patches-scale-better-than-tokens/?_fb_noscript=1

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Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/what-is-entropy-a-measure-of-just-how-little-we-really-know-20241213/

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Are you thinking of adding a home generator to safeguard against a power outage? Consider these factors before deciding if it’s the right power backup solution. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/home-generators-cost-and-are-they-worth-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's the biggest tech news stories, from PlayStation, Samsung, Apple and more for December 14, 2024.

https://www.techradar.com/tech/icymi-the-weeks-7-biggest-tech-stories-from-samsungs-xr-headset-reveal-to-apples-17-favorite-app-store-apps

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If you earned over $5,000 or more in income via third-party apps, you should get a 1099-K to file with your tax return. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/new-irs-1099-k-tax-rule-heres-what-freelancers-who-made-money-on-paypal-or-cash-app-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 82 for Dec. 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-dec-14-82/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints, and the answer, for Wordle No. 1,274 for Dec. 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-dec-14-1274/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 552 for Dec. 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-14-552/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Dec. 14 Strands puzzle, No. 286. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-14-286/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-dec-14/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Illuminate have arrived in Helldivers 2, and as these numbers show, players are flooding back to the Galactic War to do their part and fight back against the alien menace.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-skyrockets-to-the-top-of-steam-as-the-illuminate-arrives

A federal court has denied TikTok’s request for a temporary pause of a law that could result in a ban of the app next month. The ruling, which came in response to a

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Article URL: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/12/tablet-with-unknown-language-unearthed-in-georgia/

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Article URL: https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/12/13/openai-whistleblower-found-dead-in-san-francisco-apartment/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42412718

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Article URL: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/13/nx-s1-5155962/mckinsey-purdue-opioid-prosecution-doj

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I made a public transport route planning program that's capable of planning journeys across Europe or North America! There's only one other FOSS project I know of (MOTIS/Transitous) that can do transit routing at this scale, and in the testing I've performed mine is about 50x faster. I've spent a few weeks on this project now and it's getting to the point where I can show it off, but the API responses need a lot of work before they're usable for any downstream application.

Example query (B

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Character.AI adds new safety features for AI chatbots.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/character-ai-wont-let-its-chatbots-get-romantic-with-teenagers-anymore

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-14-december-2024

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-14-december-2024

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-14-december-2024

OpenAI published receipts, in the form of a long timeline of emails, texts and legal filings, illustrating that Elon Musk’s injunction to prevent OpenAI from converting into a for-profit company runs counter to what he wa

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen an alarming rise in gamified job scams over the past year. The FTC says that reports of job scams have quadrupled each year since 2022 topping out at 20,000 reports at a cost of $41 million in total during the first six months of the year.

Job or task scams often in

Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/12/pompeii-experts-back-plinys-account-of-mount-vesuvius-eruption-date

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Article URL: https://ai.meta.com/blog/meta-fair-updates-agents-robustness-safety-architecture/?_fb_noscript=1

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42412360

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If you’re one of the 170 million TikTok users in the U.S., it’s time to start making sure your account is properly secured and updated ahead of the impending January ban.

What’s going on with TikTok?

The Biden administration pushed through a bill earlier this yea

Máme se bát našeho Slunce? Nová analýza dat teleskopu Kepler z let 2009 až 2013, která zahrnula 56 450 hvězd velmi podobných Slunci, dospěla k jasnému závěru. Žlutí trpaslíci si rádi občas pořádně prásknou. Zdá se, že frekvence supererupcí je na těchto hvězdách mnohem vyšší, než jsme si doposud mysleli. http://www.osel.cz/13820-neprijemnost-hvezdy-podobne-slunci-odpaluji-supererupce-jednou-za-stoleti.html

You can save big on a OnePlus 12 and start talking on one of the best Android phones around. https://www.cnet.com/deals/ring-up-deal-250-off-new-oneplus-12-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

True wireless noise-canceling earbuds. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/jbl-tune-beam-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle w/extra controller. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/playstation-5-slim-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

7-quart digital air fryer. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/gourmia-panorama-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hand-held, w/5 accessories. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/linkchef-immersion-blender-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

Learn from my mistake -- that $15 a month adds up over the years. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/should-you-buy-or-rent-your-router-i-wasted-almost-1k-on-equipment-fees/#ftag=CADf328eec

The 12-team playoff begins with No. 10 Indiana and No. 7 Notre Dame next Friday, followed by three more games on Saturday. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/college-football-playoff-first-round-matchups-schedule-how-to-watch-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

2 drawers, w/adjustable legs. https://www.cnet.com/news/yangming-nightstand-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

WiFi 1080p for use with smartphones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/groview-bluetooth-projector-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

Watch a clip from a new upcoming episode. https://www.cnet.com/videos/a-peek-at-arnold-schwarzenegger-in-prime-videos-secret-level/#ftag=CADf328eec

The open enrollment period for "Obamacare" is going on now, and if you move fast, you can still get covered by the start of 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/insurance/how-to-get-affordable-care-act-insurance-during-open-enrollment/#ftag=CADf328eec

15.6" laptop w/ Windows 11 S. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3i-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

Shows the workings of an internal combustion engine. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/model-engine-kit-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get a quick glimpse at an upcoming episode in the Prime Video series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-secret-level-clip-features-arnold-schwarzenegger-as-king-aelstrom/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Elden Ring Nightreign network test is a way to try the game before it comes out. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/want-to-try-elden-ring-nightreign-early-heres-how-you-can/#ftag=CADf328eec

5-stage filtration for large rooms. https://www.cnet.com/news/renpho-hepa-air-purifier-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

While it's a good budget-friendly home office option, and its extra screen space is welcomed, the low-resolution panel makes it much less attractive. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/lenovo-ideacentre-aio-27-review-this-budget-all-in-one-pc-is-bigger-not-better/#ftag=CADf328eec

5-in-1 multifunction thermal styling. https://www.cnet.com/culture/fashion/hair-dryer-brush-set/#ftag=CADf328eec

6000A portable quick charge station. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/avapow-jump-starter-dpnl/#ftag=CADf328eec

Prep for the holidays and the TSA security line with these must-pack essential items. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/what-to-pack-and-what-to-avoid-in-your-carry-on-bag-to-breeze-through-tsa-lines/#ftag=CADf328eec

OpenAI adds Projects feature to ChatGPT.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/chatgpts-new-projects-feature-can-organize-your-ai-clutter

Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek are all set to return

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/malcolm-malcolm-malcolm-yes-malcolm-in-the-middle-is-being-revived-for-disney-plus

The Intel Arc B580 GPU is one of the best new graphic cards, but can it kickstart the budget PC market?

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/the-intel-arc-b580-gpu-could-rejuvenate-the-budget-pc-market-heres-why

See today's best Lenovo deals on ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga, Legion laptops, and more.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/best-lenovo-deals

After battling the Illuminate for seven hours straight in Helldivers 2, I've fallen in love with the new enemy faction.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2s-illuminate-faction-is-everything-i-could-ever-ask-for

Someone leaked images of a new Lenovo Legion Go device on X, and it seems to have an improved design that includes an OLED display.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/new-legion-go-2-gaming-handheld-leak

The Game Awards are over — congratulations to Team Asobi for Astro Bot taking home the Game of the Year award. Our review of Astro Bot earlier this year called it "one of the best games Sony has ever made," and it seems the industry and game-playing public agree. 

As always, the long, long stream was a hyb

The Xbox Series X was the perfect opportunity for Microsoft to run far away from its tumultuous Xbox One years and towards an era of genuine 4K gaming, ray tracing and Game Pass abundance. But it was not meant to be. The PlayStation 5 has outsold Microsoft's new consoles by two to one, according to a

There are some things you just don’t do in certain parts of the US. You don’t use inferior salsa during a cattle drive in Texas. You don’t eat pizza with a knife and fork in New York City. You don’t yell “Belichick is a big, fat cheater!” in a crowded Boston bar (even if it happens to be true).

And if you’re in New Jersey or just America in general, you NEVER take the holy name of Bruce Springsteen in vain in ANY manner. So it’s bewildering why one New Jersey representative would even

Google’s NotebookLM made a pretty big splash with its AI-generated podcast feature Audio Overviews, and before the year is out the app is

Bosch is the latest recipient of (preliminary) CHIPS and Science Act funding. The company

Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/12/nasa-believes-it-understands-why-ingenuity-crashed-on-mars/

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