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The notion of authenticity in the movies has moved a step beyond the merely realistic. More and more, expensive and time-consuming fixes to minor issues of screen realism have become the work of statistical data renderings—the visual or aural products of generative artificial intelligence. Deployed for effects that actors used to have to create themselves, with their own faces, bodies, and voices, filmmakers now deem these fixes necessary because they are more authentic than what actors can

OpenAI published a new write-up explaining how an internal experiment caused significant errors.

The post OpenAI: Internal Experiment Caused Elevated Errors appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/openai-internal-experiment-caused-elevated-errors/540868/

You can earn more than three times the national average with top CDs – and your APY will never drop. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/dont-overlook-guaranteed-earnings-from-these-high-yield-cds-todays-cd-rates-feb-28-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft's EU cloud customers will now get more control over their data.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-completes-eu-cloud-sovereignty-project-letting-europe-based-cloud-customers-store-and-process-data-in-the-eu

Severance season 2's latest episode provides answers to some mysteries, but it also left me with even more questions.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/severance-season-2-episode-7-ending-explained

Fears of automation may be misplaced, as businesses often mishandle technology adoption for workers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-automation-advantage-enhancing-efficiency-and-employee-satisfaction

After acquiring more stock last quarter, HP is planning to remove almost all of its US manufacturing away from China.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/hp-says-it-will-move-large-parts-of-production-out-of-china

The price of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is now tied to the weather in London.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/this-indie-game-gets-cheaper-when-its-cold-outside

Remember Skype? Microsoft does, and it is finally deciding to pull the plug on one of the first big video chat applications for PC.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/video-conferencing/microsoft-is-finally-putting-skype-out-of-its-misery-urging-people-to-use-teams-instead

Nvidia has launched a new driver for its latest RTX 50 series graphics cards, aiming to fix some glaring issues, including black screens.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/new-nvidia-drivers-should-fix-a-major-rtx-50-series-gpu-issue

Apple faces a lawsuit over claims that its Apple Watch models are actually not carbon neutral.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/apple-sued-over-false-and-misleading-apple-watch-claims-heres-what-you-need-to-know

CrowdStrike reveals the major threats in 2025’s cyber landscape.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/will-chinese-cyberespionage-be-more-aggressive-in-2025-crowdstrike-thinks-so

Meta to release a stand-alone MetaAI app ,and Altman responds.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/meta-plans-to-release-a-stand-alone-ai-app-to-compete-with-chatgpt-as-sam-altman-responds-to-the-threat

SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here.

Alors que nous dévoilons actuellement le programme de la… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-tirez-profit-de-messenger-pour-ameliorer-votre-architecture?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Article URL: https://joeyh.name/blog/entry/WASM_Wayland_Web_WWW/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43202773

Points: 81

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Article URL: https://en.chessbase.com/post/boris-spassky-1937-2025

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43202982

Points: 32

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Article URL: https://twitter.com/LundukeJournal/status/1895249805338886591

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43203096

Points: 187

# Comments: 80

https://twitter.com/LundukeJournal/status/1895249805338886591

Article URL: https://timsh.org/github-scam-investigation-thousands-of-mods-and-cracks-stealing-your-data/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43203158

Points: 41

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https://timsh.org/github-scam-investigation-thousands-of-mods-and-cracks-stealing-your-data/

Pub.dev has a new chart that lets you see package download counts by version (major, minor, patch). Here's where to find it. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/download-counts-by-version/

GenAI is driving innovation, but unchecked Shadow IT and insecure APIs are creating a security crisis.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-address-shadow-it-challenges-in-the-age-of-genai

OpenAI launches GPT-4.5 to Pro users worldwide.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-4-5-is-here-for-pro-users-now-and-plus-users-next-week-and-i-cant-wait-to-try-it

Article URL: https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-is-reportedly-killing-skype-after-14-years-of-neglect

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43202052

Points: 70

# Comments: 36

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-is-reportedly-killing-skype-after-14

Many things are considered distinctly millennial: a man bun, avocado toast, axe-throwing bars. Now you can apparently add millennial burger joints to that list.

On February 11, TikToker fairylights2007

Olga Beregovaya, VP of AI at Smartling, joins Ryan and Ben to explore the evolution and specialization of language models in AI. They discuss the shift from rule-based systems to transformer models, the importance of fine-tuning for translation tasks, and the role of human translators in ensuring reliable, high-quality output. They also touch on the implications of AI in language education and the challenges faced in implementing LLMs in enterprise workflows. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/02/2

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-feb-28/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://gist.github.com/tarruda/5b8c19779c8ff4e8100f0b37eb5981ea

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43200536

Points: 24

# Comments: 0

https://gist.github.com/tarruda/5b8c19779c8ff4e8100f0b37eb5981ea

Article URL: https://www.runpulse.com/blog/putting-andrew-ngs-ocr-models-to-the-test

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43201001

Points: 13

# Comments: 3

https://www.runpulse.com/blog/putting-andrew-ngs-ocr-models-to-the-test

Article URL: https://broadbandbreakfast.com/incoming-ntia-chief-doesnt-like-beads-fiber-preference-low-cost-mandates-2/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43200960

Points: 26

# Comments: 26

https://broadbandbreakfast.com/incoming-ntia-chief-doesnt-like-beads-fiber-preferen

Article URL: https://phys.org/news/2025-02-hydrogen-cyanide-acetylene-brown-dwarf.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43201164

Points: 11

# Comments: 5

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-hydrogen-cyanide-acetylene-brown-dwarf.html

Article URL: https://saurabhs.org/macos-tips

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43201417

Points: 150

# Comments: 59

https://saurabhs.org/macos-tips

Article URL: https://proton.me/blog/big-tech-data-requests-surge

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43201732

Points: 36

# Comments: 12

https://proton.me/blog/big-tech-data-requests-surge

Article URL: https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/information-about-the-new-terms-of-use-and-updated-privacy/m-p/87735#M33600

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43201869

Points: 8

# Comments: 1

https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/information-about-

Article URL: https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-begins-turning-off-ublock-origin-and-other-extensions-in-edge/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43201974

Points: 11

# Comments: 2

https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-begins-turning-off-ublock-origin-and-other-extensions-in-e

In a move that will likely surprise no one, it appears Microsoft is gearing up to shut down Skype in the coming months.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-is-reportedly-killing-skype-after-14-years-of-neglect

Article URL: https://office-watch.com/2025/free-office-for-windows-is-being-trialed/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43200313

Points: 5

# Comments: 1

https://office-watch.com/2025/free-office-for-windows-is-being-trialed/

Article URL: https://doesioshavesideloadingyet.com/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43200524

Points: 90

# Comments: 78

https://doesioshavesideloadingyet.com/

Article URL: https://setosa.io/ev/markov-chains/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43200450

Points: 37

# Comments: 5

https://setosa.io/ev/markov-chains/

Article URL: https://github.com/deepseek-ai/3FS

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43200572

Points: 42

# Comments: 12

https://github.com/deepseek-ai/3FS

Article URL: https://github.com/LadybirdBrowser/ladybird

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43200604

Points: 203

# Comments: 55

https://github.com/LadybirdBrowser/ladybird

This week on the PHP Podcast, Eric and John talk about Laravel 12 released, Laravel.cloud released, and more… Links from the show: Laravel 12: A Quiet Evolution That Packs a Punch | ICreator Studio – Premium Admin Templates & Web Solutions Laravel – The PHP Framework For Web Artisans https://cloud.laravel.com/sign-up Built for Devs: We Fast-Track […]

The post The PHP Podcast: 2025.02.27

A group calling itself the People's Union USA is calling for one-day economic blackout on Feb. 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/why-is-social-media-urging-people-not-to-buy-anything-for-24-hours-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI teaching tool Tutor Me debuts.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/your-new-favorite-teacher-might-be-this-ai-educator-that-never-loses-their-patience

Forza Horizon 5 is officially coming to PlayStation 5 on April 29, and that's great for the game. However, it's also missing a feature that hurts existing players.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/dont-buy-forza-horizon-5-again-on-ps5-just-yet-its-missing-one-crucial-feature

Article URL: https://www.wehi.edu.au/news/world-first-experimental-cancer-treatment-paves-way-for-clinical-trial/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43199210

Points: 61

# Comments: 17

https://www.wehi.edu.au/news/world-first-experimental-cancer-treatment-paves-way-for-clinical-t

Article URL: https://mexicodailypost.com/2025/02/24/carlos-slim-orders-to-cancel-his-collaboration-with-elon-musks-starlink/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43199362

Points: 171

# Comments: 119

https://mexicodailypost.com/2025/02/24/carlos-slim-orders-to-cancel-his

Article URL: https://github.com/electronicarts

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43199460

Points: 108

# Comments: 17

https://github.com/electronicarts

Article URL: https://office-watch.com/2025/outlook-classic-dropped-from-microsoft-365/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43199551

Points: 36

# Comments: 24

https://office-watch.com/2025/outlook-classic-dropped-from-microsoft-365/

Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/automattic-shirked-duty-to-keep-wordpress-free-for-everyone-lawsuit-says/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43199764

Points: 17

# Comments: 3

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/automattic-shirked

Article URL: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/legal/terms/firefox/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43200065

Points: 13

# Comments: 1

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/legal/terms/firefox/

OpenAI released a new base model on Thursday called GPT-4.5, which the company said is its best and smartest model for chat yet. It’s not a reasoning model like OpenAI’s o1 and o3 models, but it can be used to train other models to be reasoning models. Notably, GPT-4.5 was trained using 10 times the computing power (scores of GPUs in data centers) than its predecessor, GPT-4o. 

The result is a model whose outputs feel more

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,350 for Feb. 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-28-1350/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for Feb. 28, #628. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-28-628/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 158, for Feb. 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-28-158/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 362 for Feb. 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-28-362/#ftag=CADf328eec

Users report that even with content filters enabled, they saw inappropriate violent content in their Reels feeds. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/bug-that-showed-violent-content-in-instagram-feeds-is-fixed-says-meta/#ftag=CADf328eec

From sushi mats to soy sauce, here are the most important things to know when it comes to this popular Japanese delicacy, according to experts. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-biggest-sushi-myths-and-mistakes-were-making/#ftag=CADf328eec

See the best Galaxy S25 deals, discounts, trade-in credits, and freebies from Samsung and other retailers.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/phones/best-samsung-galaxy-s25-deals-unlocked-discounts-trade-in-offers-freebies

Due to the emergence of a new bug, Helldivers 2's Galactic War has been put on ice.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-says-the-galactic-war-is-on-hold-because-a-bug-was-making-it-too-easy

Google rozhodl, že přechází u rozšíření prohlížeče na striktnější Manifest v3. S tím nastává konec efektivních blokátorů obsahu (reklam) jako uBlock Origin, které potřebují širší oprávnění. https://www.root.cz/clanky/chrome-meni-pravidla-pro-rozsireni-era-ublock-origin-tim-konci/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Article URL: https://86box.net/2025/02/25/riva128-part-1.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43198379

Points: 24

# Comments: 2

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Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/kastle/jobs/ItDVKB7-founding-backend-engineer-at-kastle-s24

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43198457

Points: 0

# Comments: 0

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Article URL: https://supabase.com/blog/pgrouting-postgres-graph-database

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43198520

Points: 4

# Comments: 1

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Article URL: https://opencloud.eu/en/news/opencloud-now-available-new-open-source-alternative-microsoft-sharepoint

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43198572

Points: 30

# Comments: 3

https://opencloud.eu/en/news/opencloud-now-available-new-open-source-alternative-microsoft-sha

Article URL: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-02-27-ibm-completes-acquisition-of-hashicorp,-creates-comprehensive,-end-to-end-hybrid-cloud-platform

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43199256

Points: 13

# Comments: 1

https://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-02-2

Stripe on Thursday announced a tender offer for employees and shareholders that valued the company at $91.5 billion, nearly 41% higher than its valuation a year ago, potentially delaying the fintech firm’s ambitions of going public.

The deal signals the strong recovery of the global venture capital sector, as central banks have sta

John Mueller suggested causes for a seemingly false 'noindex detected' error in Search Console

The post Google On Search Console Noindex Detected Errors appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-on-search-console-noindex-detected-errors/540829/

To mark the year anniversary of the M3 Air, Apple is rumored to be readying an M4 refresh of its most affordable laptop. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apple-rumors-m4-macbook-air-update-expected-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Whether you play the mainline games or the mobile apps, there's plenty free stuff to claim during the annual Pokemon celebration. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/heres-all-the-free-stuff-you-can-get-this-pokemon-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

Battery technology has made significant strides. With modern EV batteries now lasting over 100,000 miles, you might not feel the need to replace them. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/it-costs-a-lot-replace-ev-batteries-but-how-often-do-you-need-to/#ftag=CADf328eec

Bizarre AI videos are nothing new, but as AI models become more advanced and easier to use, they show up in new contexts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/viral-trump-gaza-video-shows-how-quickly-ai-slop-can-spread/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's hard to choose just Pikachu in this Skinnydip collection of Pokemon phone cases, which also includes other accessories like bags, phone charms and AirPod cases, all of which you can find at the Pokemon Center store. https://www.cnet.com/videos/pokemon-iphone-cases-and-accessories-unboxed/#ftag=CADf328eec

Its GPT-4.5 model is also better able to recognize patterns, draw connections and think more creatively, according to the company. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-says-its-new-chatgpt-4-5-has-better-emotional-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec

Singer Katy Perry will make good on her "Firework" lyric that urges listeners to "shoot across the sky." https://www.cnet.com/science/katy-perry-gayle-king-and-lauren-sanchez-are-going-to-space/#ftag=CADf328eec

Jensen Huang says Nvidia set to reveal Blackwell Ultra at GTC 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-teases-blackwell-ultra-reveal-along-with-the-one-click-after-that

Aggressive discounting helps Temu compete, yet ongoing trust concerns may limit its ability to overtake Amazon.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/temu-is-cheaper-than-archrival-amazon-by-40-on-average-but-not-the-most-popular-products-research-finds

Perplexity upgrades iOS app with new voice mode.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/perplexitys-voice-mode-gets-a-futuristic-makeover-on-your-iphone

Apple's released a new whitepaper on online child safety detailing some new features for Child Accounts and revealing the companys' approach to age verification with a new API and global ratings for apps.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/apple-just-expanded-its-child-safety-features-with-age-ratings-that-could-lessen-the-chance-of-an-inappro

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang commented on the popular new ChatGPT rival DeepSeek in an earnings call on Wednesday. What he had to say might surprise you.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/nvidia-jensen-huang-deepseek-earnings

The PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 has gotten an official release date, and when it launches, the game will also get a new major update as well.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza-horizon-5-finally-has-a-ps5-release-date-and-its-coming-with-a-big-new-horizon-realms-update-for-everyone

Warner Bros. and Mojang Studios have released the third trailer for the live action 'A Minecraft Movie,' with plenty of easter eggs and some serious story details.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/a-minecraft-movie-third-trailer-release

Mac users can get access to Microsoft's AI.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/macos/copilot-gets-its-own-app-for-the-mac