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'House of the Dragon' Season 2 'weeks ahead' trailer teases dragons at war
Mashable / 49min
Max has released a "weeks ahead" trailer for "House of the Dragon" Season 2, showing dragons going to war.
Apple Intelligence may be reason why OpenAI wants Microsoft to work with archrival Oracle — Azure may be feeling the pinch as iOS 18 AI-focus means far more GPUs are required
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Oracle, Microsoft and OpenAI are joining forces to extend the Microsoft Azure AI platform to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in a bid to meet the soaring demand for AI. Although it hasn’t been confirmed, this collaboration is likely fueled at least in part by the integration of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. At its WWDC, the Cupertino-based tech giant went all-in on
Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI
67BBC News / 1h
The multi-billionaire Tesla boss filed the lawsuit against the ChatGPT developer at the end of February.
New EU cloud security rules might discriminate against big firms, tech giants warn
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10min
A number of industry groups across Europe have warned that the EUCS cybersecurity certification scheme should not discriminate against cloud giants such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon. The warning from a total of 26 industry groups looks to ensure a wide range of cloud service providers remain available to EU based organizations, with previous EUCS requirements being scrapped or weakened. In Mar
Can A.I. Answer the Needs of Smaller Businesses? Some Push to Find Out.
NYT > Technology / 15min
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are finding widest use at big companies, but there is wide expectation that the impact will spread.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 17 (#372)
How-To Geek / 20min
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
What happened when 20 comedians got AI to write their routines
MIT Technology Review / 22min
AI is good at lots of things: spotting patterns in data, creating fantastical images, and condensing thousands of words into just a few paragraphs. But can it be a useful tool for writing comedy? New research suggests that it can, but only to a very limited extent. It’s an intriguing finding that hints at the ways AI can—and cannot—assist with creative endeavors more generally. Google DeepMind re
Still need to beat Mohg for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC? Here's a glitch that still works
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
If, like many Elden Ring players, you're struggling to defeat Mohg in preparation for the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, there is a glitch you can make use of to bypass the fight entirely. Best of all, it still works as of the latest patch. YouTube user xlForsaken outlines the multi-step glitch in a video that's just shy of four minutes long. To start, players will need to head to the Dynast
Navigating the cloud risks in the growing AI threat landscape
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
AI and cloud computing might sound like a complex combination, but the two technologies have long been present in our everyday lives. When we ask Alexa to set a 15-minute cooking timer, use Google Maps to find a new route around a traffic jam or, more recently, ask ChatGPT to write us a tricky Excel formula, we’re depending on a seamless interplay between AI and the cloud. But AI is also integrat
'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen'
40BBC News / 1h
A Spanish filmmaker turned the cameras on herself and made a "sextortion diary" after being blackmailed.
Apple's devices are about to get super-thin, report says
Mashable / 1h
Remember when phone makers were racing to make their phones as thin as possible? The trend slowed down considerably in the past couple of years, but it appears Apple is about to bring it back in a big way. The company recently launched a new, OLED iPad Pro . With the tagline "thinpossible", Apple highlighted it as the thinnest Apple device ever. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple isn't d
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 17
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
You'll Never Guess What This Logitech Stylus Is For
How-To Geek / 2h
Logitech now offers a dedicated Meta Quest stylus called the MX Ink. Priced at $130, the MX Ink promises to help users "create, annotate, and navigate" 3D or 2D elements in virtual reality.
Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers
50Wired / 2h
CCTV cameras and AI are being combined to monitor crowds, detect bike thefts, and spot trespassers.
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IoT password ban a start, but admins can’t afford to wait for regulators
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The United Kingdom’s world-first ban on default and easily-guessable passwords for connected devices is a welcome step – but just the first toward securing the rapidly expanding landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT). While outlawing passwords like “admin” and “12345” raises the security baseline, the legislation doesn’t go far enough in mandating firmware updates and built-in security capabil
The complete list of winners at the 2024 Tony Awards
Mashable / 4h
The 77th annual Tony Awards took place on Sunday night, honouring some of the best and brightest in the 2023-24 Broadway season. Hosted by Ariana DeBose for the third year in a row, this year's Tony Awards was held in the David H. Koch Theatre at the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts in New York. Stereophonic was the big winner of the night, taking home five of the 13 awards it was nominated for
Resso is the CV and cover letter creator powered by AI — £63.12 for lifetime access
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Looking for a new job? This summer, you can save hundreds of pounds on lifetime access to this AI-powered CV creator, cover letter writer, and video interview coaching tool , now just £63.12. If today’s job market makes you want to bang your head against your non-existent work desk, you're not alone. While some say job openings are high and unemployment is low, most find it hard to even la
How to watch Austria vs. France online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch Austria vs. France in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Euro 2024 is finally here, marking the return of the biggest event in European football. And the Group D action continues with Austria vs. France. France are always a heavy favorite, with plenty of gold in the trophy cabinet, including two World Cups and
How to watch Belgium vs. Slovakia online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch Belgium vs. Slovakia in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Euro 2024 is finally here and it's guaranteed put a little extra pep in your step. Even the group stage games are exciting, as the favorites face tough competition from smaller nations looking to make a mark on the European stage. That includes the lik
How to watch Romania vs. Ukraine online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch Romania vs. Ukraine in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's not quite the World Cup but it's probably the next best thing. Yes, Euro 2024 is here — one of the biggest football events in the calendar. Like the World Cup it only comes around every four years. Football fans will not want to miss a minut
Wimbledon 2024: New AI-powered tool means tennis fans won't miss any of the action
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Tennis fans will be able to instantly catch up on all the latest action at this year's Wimbledon 2024 tennis championships thanks to a new AI-powered tool. Tournament organizers the All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) have unveiled its new Catch Me Up tool, powered by IBM's Watsonx generative AI platform, in a bid to bring fans closer to every match - even if they aren't at the tournament. Catch
Natrium Sodium Cooled Fast Reactor Starts Construction
Next Big Future / 6h
June 10, 2024 TerraPower, celebrated the start of construction on the Natrium reactor demonstration project. This marks the first advanced reactor project to move from design into construction in the USA. “This groundbreaking represents the beginning of the next era of nuclear energy. The Natrium reactor is more than a design, it’s a plant coming ... Read more
AI Large Language Model Math Breakthroughs
Next Big Future / 6h
AI large language models have been especially weak on math. There are now several papers from Google Deep Mind, Alibaba and other universities where AI large language models are at Math Olympiad levels and multiple step reasoning even with small models. It's finally here. Q* rings true. Tiny LLMs are as good at math as ... Read more
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 17
Mashable / 6h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for June 17's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
Rhaenyra and Alicent reunite in the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 premiere — but not how you'd think
Mashable / 6h
The best change House of the Dragon ever made from George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood was making Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) childhood friends. The pair's new shared history and love for each other made their eventual enmity hurt even more, as these two fierce companions were torn apart and pitted against each other by the male-led systems of power in West
I desperately need one of those 'House of the Dragon' Small Council balls
Mashable / 6h
There is one House of the Dragon prop I crave above all. Not a sword (I don't have the space), not a dragon egg (what's the point if they don't hatch?), and certainly not a crown (I'd merely be a pretender). No, I just want one of those stone balls and dishes the Small Council use to clock in to meetings. SEE ALSO: How 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is different from George R.R. Martin's 'Fire an
'House of the Dragon' Season 2: Which Houses are Team Green and Team Black so far?
Mashable / 6h
House of the Dragon Season 2 is now underway, "war is inevitable," and the various Houses are picking a side: Team Green or Team Black . How exactly are the teams shaping up so far? Season 1 ended with envoys going out to various major Houses in Westeros to try and shore up allegiances, but the first episode of Season 2 has given us a clearer understanding of how things are shaking out. It's fair
The new 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 intro shows the history of House Targaryen
Mashable / 6h
House of the Dragon switches things up in Season 2 , debuting a brand-new opening credits sequence right out of the gate. The new titles take the form of a tapestry spelling out the history of House Targaryen , from the Doom of Valyria all the way to events of House of the Dragon Season 1 . The first season's credits took a somewhat similar approach, using gears, blood, and a backdrop of Old Valy
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 1: What exactly is Larys Strong planning?
Mashable / 6h
Well. A lot happened in House of the Dragon Season 2 , episode 1. But while plenty of the key players were out there making rash decisions and acting on impulse, some of the Red Keep's biggest snakes were just getting started. Enter Larys Strong (Matthew Needham), murderer of family members , feet fan , and budding Littlefinger . The royal court's Lord Confessor didn't have too much to do in the
How 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is different from George R.R. Martin's 'Fire and Blood'
Mashable / 6h
House of the Dragon Season 2 has flown back onto our screens, bringing with it plenty of dragons, Targaryen family drama, and changes from its source material, George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood . Several of these changes build on those in Season 1 . Largest among them is the simple fact that House of the Dragon is a narrative TV show, while Fire & Blood is presented as a historical account. The d
Did you catch this prophecy in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 1?
Mashable / 6h
The ending of House of the Dragon 's Season 2 premiere features one of the most heinous things to ever happen on the series, Game of Thrones included. In a sequence already infamous to readers of George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood , Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) hopes to avenge the death of Rhaenyra's (Emma D'Arcy) son Lucerys (Elliot Grihault) by claiming "a son for a son." He enlists the help of
India’s Oyo, once valued at $10B, finalizes new funding at $2.5B valuation
25TechCrunch / 7h
Oyo, the Indian budget-hotel chain startup, is finalizing a fresh fundraise of about $100 million to $125 million that slashes its valuation to $2.5 billion, two people familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. That’s a steep decline in the Gurgaon-headquartered startup’s value, which was worth $10 billion in 2019. The startup, struggling to raise from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 17
Mashable / 7h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Hello sunshine: We test McLaren’s drop-top hybrid Artura Spider
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The introduction of model year 2025 brings a retractable hard-top option for the McLaren Artura, plus a host of other upgrades. (credit: McLaren) McLaren provided flights from Washington to Nice and accommodation so Ars could drive the Artura Spider. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MONACO—The idea of an "entry-level" supercar might sound like a contradiction in terms, but ev
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, June 17 (game #372)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Another week, another set of Connections puzzles from the NYT to test your wits. Today's is a difficult one (when are they not?), so read on if you need some hints. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER
Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, June 17 (game #875)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Monday's Quordle is of middling difficulty, although I made rather hard work of it. If you're struggling too, then read on for my clues. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know t
McLaren Artura Spider Hybrid 2024 Review: Performance Party
Wired / 10h
This drop-top hybrid supercar is the very definition of dynamic driving. Only the indistinctive looks let it down.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, June 17 (game #106)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Monday's Strands is not the most difficult one ever, but you still might find a few hints to be helpful. If that's the case, scroll down. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers
Sweet, there’s going to be another season of Delicious in Dungeon
29Engadget / 10h
Delicious in Dungeon just wrapped up its first season on Netflix, and we now have confirmation that there will be another. The studio behind the show shared on social media this week that a season two is coming, and it’s already in production. The anime, based on the manga by Ryoko Kui, follows a group of broke adventurers who end up eating monsters along their quest to save their friend from the
'House of the Dragon' Season 2's Targaryen family tree: How everyone connects
Mashable / 10h
A new season of House of the Dragon means we're back in the trenches of parsing the Targaryen family tree. That process can be tough for a number of reasons: the sheer number of characters, their similar names (seriously, does George R.R. Martin get paid by the "ae"?), and of course, all that incest. So if you've ever asked yourself the question "Who is that?" or "How are they related again?," yo
In the Playdate game Penrose, your past has come back to haunt you
Engadget / 11h
Are you more than your past? This seems to be the question at the heart of Penrose , a short but impactful psychological horror game for Playdate by Liza Olson. The answer will ultimately be determined by the choices you make as you try to find your way out of the strange titular town. Much of the experience in Penrose is exploration, and the game plays from start to finish like an eerie, emotion
This ‘Inside Out 2’ Airbnb will make you feel all the emotions
The Points Guy / 12h
“Inside Out 2” is now in theaters — and Airbnb is bringing the second installation of the hit Disney and Pixar film to life in the form of a once-in-a-lifetime stay in the “headquarters” of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, plus some new teenage emotions like Anxiety, Ennui, Envy and Embarrassment. The host of this over-the-top Airbnb is Joy, the emotion in “Inside Out” played by Amy Poehler
3-Legged Lion Sets Swimming Record in Crocodile-Filled River
Gizmodo / 12h
When night fell on Uganda’s second-largest national park in early February, Jacob, a three-legged African lion, made several attempts to cross a dangerous channel with his brother, Tibu. Read more...
New Login Change for American Airlines AAdvantage Members: No More Last Name Needed
View from the Wing / 12h
For the past 9 years, logging into an American AAdvantage account has required entering an account number, password, and last name. In the past few days, American dropped the requirement to type your last name in order
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