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Model ‘supersizing’ may have hit a wall
The impressive intelligence gains of large models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Anthropic’s Claude came about af
Giving your thermostat more information about the temperature around your home can prevent an uncomfortable night's rest. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-thermostat-helps-me-sleep-better-and-save-on-my-energy-bill/#ftag=CADf328eec
Brooklyn electrician Paul Martinez explains why professionals never use male-to-male extension cords https://www.cnet.com/how-to/an-expert-explains-the-dangers-of-using-a-male-to-male-extension-cord/#ftag=CADf328eec
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover spots a scattering of bizarre bright white pebbles of a mysterious composition and origin. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/nasa-mars-scientists-ponder-peculiar-pale-pebbles-mystery/#ftag=CADf328eec
Despite slightly lower refinance rates, it's still a difficult market for homeowners. Here's what to know about where rates are headed. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/refi-rates-are-easing-for-homeowners-refinance-rates-for-nov-14-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
The good news is mortgage rates are slightly lower this week. The bad news is they're still close to 7%. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/30-year-fixed-rate-dips-mortgage-interest-rates-for-nov-14-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
The sports event will air live on the streaming service, and you can watch the weigh-in tonight. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-stream-the-mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-boxing-match-on-netflix/#ftag=CADf328eec
Shopping for someone who loves to sleep? This customizable comforter from Sleep Number made sleeping easier with a blanket hog. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-sleep-number-comforter-will-make-you-this-years-gifting-champ/#ftag=CADf328eec
It would take another major economic crisis for mortgage rates to drop to record lows again. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/why-2-mortgage-rates-are-a-thing-of-the-past/#ftag=CADf328eec
There may be benefits to a refinance beyond decreasing your monthly mortgage payments. Here's what to know. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/considering-a-mortgage-refinance-read-this-first/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your best blades should last for years if you care for them properly, but a few common blunders will send them to an early grave. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/8-ways-home-cooks-ruin-their-kitchen-knives/#ftag=CADf328eec
This year's holiday shopping frenzy has already begun. Don't miss out on these early Black Friday deals. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-early-black-friday-deals-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon’s mandatory ‘captive audience’ meetings were found to be in violation of the law.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/amazons-mandatory-anti-union-meetings-banned-by-labor-board
How e-commerce businesses can create winning customer journeys by prioritizing developer experiences.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/prioritizing-devex-how-retailers-can-win-the-war-for-developer-talent
Prime Video has released a new trailer for Secret Level and it stands out to a non-gamer like me.
How to enhance developer productivity through modernized metrics and outcome-oriented targets.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/outcomes-versus-outputs-the-real-measure-of-developer-productivity
End-of-life devices with critical flaws are already being attacked, days after the vuln was found
Iranians are trying to pull off a "Lazarus", offering fake jobs to high-profile targets.
A new build of Windows 11 just shipped to Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update improves Narrator and includes several fixes. It also improves the new Outlook app a bit.
Here are 5 reasons why getting a gaming handheld this Black Friday is a good idea.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/5-reasons-to-get-a-gaming-handheld-this-year
Project TH is a third-person action-adventure game set in a near-future unified Korea, blending political intrigue with intense combat announced for Xbox Game Pass on day one.
I finally played Redfall from Xbox and Arkane to see if it's really as bad as everyone says it is... And I wasn't surprised to find that no, it isn't.
According to the latest Statcounter figures for Windows desktop market share by version, Windows 10 is still the most widely used by a long shot. Around 61 percent of Windows users are still on Windows 10, with Windows 11 users lagging behind at around 35 percent.
So,
Raspberry Pi has just released another affordable accessory for its single-board computer lineup — an Official Raspberry Pi USB 3 Hub that only costs $12.
The official Raspberry Pi USB 3 Hub features four USB-A 3.0 ports, which are backwards compatible with USB 2.0, plus an extra USB-C port that
Microsoft has been rolling out a steady stream of new features in various beta versions of Windows 11, but now there will be a slight pause on them. Namely, the company has announced that
Open AI is reportedly preparing the launch of a new AI agent, codenamed ‘Operator’, which can perform tasks for users, such as writing code or booking travel.
According to sources familiar with the project, the tool is planned to be released in January as a research version and via the company’s API for developers. The launch is part of a larger trend in th
Mini PCs are all the rage right now. And why not? They often use laptop hardware — which has become ridiculously powerful — in a smaller, cheaper, more efficient form factor than a full-power desktop. Before you get another laptop,
When power users get a new PC, sometimes they like to start fresh — so they pull the pro gamer move of re-installing Windows with a fresh ISO image direct from Microsoft that has no pack-in bloatware and no unnecessarily elaborate “driver management programs” from the manufacturer. That wasn’t an option for the more specialized build of Windows 11 on the new Snapdrag
Black Friday is looming on the horizon and we’re already seeing some amazing discounts. In fact, you can stock up on your favorite gaming gift cards since quite a few of them are 10 percent off right now.
Amazon has $100 PlayStation Store gift cards down to $90 right now
Akash System signed a preliminary memorandum of terms with the U.S. Department of Commerce to secure $68.2 million to help it ramp-up operations for producing diamond-cooled semiconductors.
According to the founder, 01.ai has trained its high-performing AI model with just $3 million.
RISC-V company DeepComputing launches a $199 motherboard that’s ready out-of-the-box for the Framework 13 laptop and mini PCs.
tinygrad just launched a more powerful AI accelerator with the tinybox pro, featuring eight RTX 4090 GPUs at $40,000.
A retro tech enthusiast has revitalized a classic Apple iMac G4 ‘lampshade’ computer with a state-of-the-art M4 injection.
Penpot helps designers and developers work better together by offering a free, open-source design tool based on open web standards. Today, let’s explore its newly released Penpot Plugin System. So now, if there’s a functionality missing, you don’t need to jump into the code base straight away; you can create a plugin to achieve what you need. And you can even serve it from localhost! https://smashingmagazine.com/2024/11/open-source-meets-design-tooling-penpot/
With its biggest update to Final Cut Pro (FCP) in years, Apple may be re-embracing the professional video creator crowd it has neglected since the launch of FCP X in 2011. The company finally unveiled its successor,
One of the Gemini AI-powered features Google introduced at I/O this year was a solution for never-ending scam calls. It has the capability to detect whether a call is suspicious while it's still ongoing and can alert you so that you could drop the call as soon as possible. That
Yes, it's already the middle of November which means it's about to be "Oh, no what should I buy the people in my life for the holidays" freak out time. Thankfully, it's also sale season, with deals popping up all over the place ahead of Black Friday. Today's big discount is a great one for checking off
Black Friday may technically just be one day, but it’s evolved to consume the entire month of November in the US at this point. For the past few years, retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have ushered in the holiday shopping season earlier and earlier, and this year is no different.
Black Friday tech deals are already here, bringing discounts to some of our favorite gadgets we’ve tested this year. While
The executive arm of the European Union isn’t shying away from slapping major tech companies with hefty fines. The European Commission has
Article URL: https://freudenbergs.de/vanessa/publications/Freudenberg-2014-SqueakJS.pdf
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Achieve better business results with cross-channel measurement. IAB's guides offer a comprehensive approach to goal setting, advanced attribution, and privacy compliance.
The post Insights From IAB’s Cross-Channel Measurement For Marketers Release appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Veletrh China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition 2024 je přehlídkou rozmanitých vojenských technologií. Podstatná část z nich přitom souvisí s drony a s obranou proti nim. CSGC a Norinco překvapili masivním mikrovlnným bojovým systémem, instalovaným na nákladním vozidle 8x8 Shacman SX2400/2500. http://www.osel.cz/13781-cina-vyvinula-mobilni-a-notne-masivni-mikrovlnny-system-proti-hejnum-dronu.html
If you're choosing between Frontier and Xfinity, Frontier's full-fiber internet plans are better. But Frontier DSL? Not so much. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/frontier-vs-xfinity/#ftag=CADf328eec
Try these expert tips that will help your Turkey Day turn out perfectly. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/cooking-hacks-to-make-your-thanksgiving-day-less-chaotic/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new TV take on the classic Frederick Forsyth novel stars Eddie Redmayne as the master assassin. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-the-day-of-the-jackal-tv-series-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The movie sees Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans set out to protect Saint Nick, but the villains may be the most interesting part. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/red-one-villains-krampus-and-gryla-are-steeped-in-scary-folklore/#ftag=CADf328eec
The issue is currently being played out in the courts, but a Republican FCC chair will be less likely to fight for the rules. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/will-a-republican-fcc-kill-net-neutrality/#ftag=CADf328eec
Before spending that money on a new router or a more expensive plan, try these tips first. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-secrets-for-boosting-your-internet-without-upgrading-your-plan/#ftag=CADf328eec
While the last Mac Mini was small and could be configured for everything, the M4 Mini delivers even more and at a fraction of the size. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apples-m4-mac-mini-is-a-little-desktop-with-big-versatility/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how to watch the sci-fi series from anywhere. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/silo-season-2-release-schedule-when-the-apple-tv-plus-show-debuts/#ftag=CADf328eec
Aldis Hodge stars as the titular detective in this bold new take on James Patterson's iconic book series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/prime-videos-alex-cross-series-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
This is the one piece of wine gadgetry that drinkers of every level can appreciate. https://www.cnet.com/news/im-a-wine-writer-and-sommelier-this-is-the-wine-gift-i-recommend-most/#ftag=CADf328eec
While the cheaper FE phone has all of the same features as original Galaxy S24, that more expensive phone could be the better pick. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-s24-fe-is-the-more-expensive-phone-the-better-value/#ftag=CADf328eec
A 94% discount on Microsoft coding software is too good to pass up. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-microsoft-visual-studio-professional-for-only-28-and-beat-the-black-friday-chaos/#ftag=CADf328eec
Put an iPhone upgrade in everyone's stocking this year. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-4-free-iphone-16s-with-this-early-black-friday-deal-from-t-mobile/#ftag=CADf328eec
Have you got a fraudster on the line? Pixel phones can now use AI to listen out for the tell-tale signs of a scam.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed Microsoft is currently working on handheld prototypes.
The latest Project Aria update showcases some incredible uses for AI and AR glasses.
The data was public to begin with, but the size of the cache is still alarming.
A seemingly accidental post by a Danish tech store has revealed the price of the Asus ROG Phone 9.
If you want to spread the cost of your annual Microsoft subscription over 12 months, you’ll need to pay another 5%.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/some-microsoft-subscriptions-are-getting-a-major-price-hike
Instant Games – free arcade games you could play via the Microsoft Store without installing them – is now on the scrapheap.
Windows 11 is becoming a fix-a-thon for Microsoft lately, with new preview build being almost entirely about resolving issues.
'Operator' AI agent could be here in January
Amazon adds new products to its Fire TV range, with a new mini-LED in its Omni series and a new soundbar – plus a refresh of an old favorite.
A cautious approach and varying priorities is making it hard to measure AI ROI, but UK companies are more eager.
Salt Typhoon's espionage campaign has been confirmed by the FBI and CISA.
EA has revealed how Dragon Age: The Veilguard's hair strand technology was brought to life.
The Night Agent season 2 has a release date.
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9800X3D has surmounted its predecessor, receiving heaps of high praise for its gaming performance, but a new user’s report suggests issues of burning out could occur once again.
Microsoft Gaming boss confirms future plans for a handheld Xbox, but why wait years for hardware when the experience is already here?
On Windows 11, you can use the Settings app and Disk Management tool to combine multiple drives to span a volume to make it appear as a single large drive in File Explorer, and in this guide, I will explain the steps on how to complete this configuration.
Xbox has published its latest AI transparency report, highlighting how artificial intelligence has been used to block over 19 million harmful messages across the platform, and how AI-driven moderation tools have been essential in improving player safety in game like Minecraft and Call of Duty.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ai-transparency-
The time has finally come! After dragging its feet for years, Microsoft has finally released the first official Windows 11 ISOs for PCs with an Arm64 processor
It might seem early, but VPN deals have already begun for Black Friday — and these early deals from VPN providers look to be among the best ever.
What’s more, you can make your purchase now and rest assured you’re getting the best price. Most VPN services start their discounts early and run the same deals through the entirety of the holiday season.
It might be early, but Black Friday desktop PC deals have begun. Some retailers have already launched early deals on everything from home office computers to gaming PCs to all-in-ones.
What’s more, many retailers are offering price protection so you can make your purchase now and rest assured you’ll end up with the best price.
We’re already seeing
There may be no Black Friday label put on this deal, but it sure feels like a Black Friday deal! Right now, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K has dropped to a brand-new best price: it’s now available for $22 on Amazon, a whopping 56 percent off its usual $50 price.
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