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China is considering selling TikTok to Elon Musk, report claims
200+Mashable / Jan 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM//
From the "please not this again" department comes the news that China is looking to sell TikTok's U.S. operations to (who else?) Elon Musk.
According to Bloomberg, Chinese officials are "evaluating" this option as TikTok gets increasingly close to getting banned in the U.S.
TikTok tried to fend off the ban, which goes into effect on Jan. 19, through legal means, with no luck so far. To stop the ban, ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, would have to find a buyer for TikTok's U.S. arm, as President Biden's administration deemed Chinese state influence over TikTok too large to continue operating in the U.S.
This, apparently, is where Musk could step in. According to Bloomberg, Beijing officials "strongly prefer" to keep TikTok under ByteDance ownership, but if that proves impossible, one option is to sell it to Musk, who could consolidate it under his X brand.
All of this is still very preliminary, and it's unclear whether any real talks between Musk and ByteDance even happened. Also – officially at least – the Chinese government only controls ByteDance's Chinese subsidiary Douyin, and cannot influence what ByteDance does outside of China.
Last April, Musk did publicly say that "TikTok should not be banned in the USA, even though such a ban may benefit the X platform," as this is "contrary to freedom of speech and expression." And President-elect Donald Trump, who is on very good terms with Musk these days, recently said he wants to "keep TikTok around."
SEE ALSO: TikTok ban update: Trump wants to 'keep this sucker around'
Musk acquired X (then Twitter) in October 2022 after a highly publicized back and forth, in which he gave up on the acquisition midway but ultimately closed the deal, paying $44 billion for the platform. X's user base has been on a decline since the acquisition, and advertising revenues have plummeted.
It's unclear whether a potential acquisition of TikTok by Musk would go in a similar fashion, or if the site would even be up for sale publicly — perhaps it's most likely for China and ByteDance to arrange everything behind closed doors. Musk isn't the only potential byer, however. Microsoft, for example, tried to acquire TikTok earlier, and failed.
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Sonos' chief product officer is also leaving the company
100+Engadget / 9h
Sonos is continuing to clean house as the company recovers from the hits it took following a disastrous mobile app redesign last year. Just a day after CEO Patrick Spence departed the company, chief product officer Maxime Bouvat-Merlin is also leaving. He will act as an advisor to interim CEO Tom Conrad during the leadership transition before fully exiting Sonos. Conrad informed Sonos employees a
This New Text Scam Tries to Get You to Disable an iPhone Security Feature
37Lifehacker / 17h
Modern-day smartphones come with a whole host of proactive security features built right in. Scammers and hackers will often try to trick you into disabling or bypassing these safety measures—which is exactly what a newly discovered text phishing con tries to get you to do. As reported by BleepingComputer , the SMS-based ruse can be recognized by the way it tries to get you to reply with a "Y" to
Elon Musk sued by SEC for late disclosure of Twitter stock purchase
Mashable / 29min
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Elon Musk , alleging that the billionaire failed to disclose his acquisition of Twitter stocks within the legally required timeframe in 2022. The most surprising aspect of this lawsuit is that it took so long to arrive. Filed in the District Court of Columbia on Tuesday , the lawsuit concerns Musk's actions in the lead up to his reluctant
How can banks truly understand the changing regulatory landscape?
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The EU AI Act came into force earlier this year, marking a major milestone as the first regulation of its kind for this emerging technology. While the Act has raised concerns about compliance costs and potential impacts on innovation, its overarching goal is to position the EU as the “global hub for trustworthy AI” and reduce risks associated with the new technology. Although the Act will affect
UK Government to trial AI projects in bakeries, farms, and more
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The UK Government has set aside £7m for AI projects 120 projects allocated funding to develop AI tools This hopes to boost productivity and efficiency for small businesses As part of the UK Government’s recently announced AI Opportunities Plan , £7 million has been allocated in funding to AI projects across the country, in an effort to ‘turbocharge’ growth by encouraging the use of the technology
Synthesia snaps up $180M at a $2.1B valuation for its B2B AI video platform
TechCrunch / 1h
As the world continues to work through how to handle the explosion of deepfake content online, it seems that not all AI-created videos are stirring controversy. Synthesia, a London startup building products around highly realistic AI avatar technology, says it’s a big hit with enterprises, with some 60,000 of them — 1 million users — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
This portable SSD has a unique feature that I hope goes mainstream
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Longsys demoed an external SSD with NFC capabilities at CES 2025 Available in capacities up to 4TB, it uses Longsys proprietary technology and will be offered to third parties No timeline or prices are available yet, but it could be a security game changer Longsys unveiled its NFC-enabled portable SSD (PSSD) at CES 2025 , introducing a feature that addresses a key challenge in modern storage: bal
SpaceX Launched Firefly Lunar Lander
Next Big Future / 2h
SpaceX launched Firefly’s lunar lander. The lander will take 45 days to reach the moon. It will land near a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille within Mare Crisium, on the northeast quadrant of the Moon’s near side.
Strum into the new year with this £16 guitar course bundle
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TL;DR: Get lifetime access to this guitar lessons training bundle for £16.39 (reg. £393.50) at the Mashable Shop and learn to play the guitar online . Opens in a new window Credit: Dan Dresnok The 2025 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle £16.39 £393.50 Save £377.11 Create your perfect soundtrack for the new year with online guitar lessons you can take right from home. With courses designed to get you
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 15, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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
Nelly raises $51 million to digitalize medical practices across Europe
TechCrunch / 3h
Nelly wants to become the biggest fintech startup in the healthcare industry. The Berlin-based startup is already working with more than 1,200 medical practices in a handful of European countries. But there are thousands more that could benefit from an upgrade for their administrative workflows. That’s why Nelly recently raised €50 million in funding (around […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights rese
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 15
Mashable / 4h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 15, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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Nvidia GB300 and NVL72 Give Big Cost Advantages
Next Big Future / 5h
Nvidia’s improved GB300 GPU is powered by the B300 chip and will be available March 2025. It will give a 1.5x increase in FP4 performance. Its ultra-architecture also facilitates a substantial memory capacity upgrade from 192GB HBM2e (8 layers) to 288GB HBM3e (12 layers), enabling faster processing of massive datasets and improving overall performance. It ... Read more
Key People and Battles in Global Technology
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The SEC Is Suing Elon Musk. It’s All in the Timing
57Wired / 5h
Less than a week before Donald Trump takes office, the SEC has filed a complaint against his most prominent benefactor.
ChatGPT Tasks can start taking over your calendar and remind you to finish your to-do list
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
ChatGPT's new Tasks feature can schedule recurring reminders and alerts. ChatGPT can use tasks to suggest alerts and notifications proactively. Tasks is only available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers for now. ChatGPT has begun testing a new feature that will make the AI chatbot much more effective as a digital secretary. The Tasks tool, now in beta testing, augments ChatGPT's responses
SEC sues Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose Twitter acquisition on time
TechCrunch / 7h
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday over an alleged securities violation relating to his acquisition of Twitter, now called X. The SEC claims Musk failed to disclose his 5% ownership stake of Twitter in a timely manner, violating federal securities law, according to a complaint filed in federal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
Nvidia backs MetAI, a Taiwanese startup that creates AI-powered digital twins
200+TechCrunch / 7h
Nvidia has been doubling down on the opportunity to build robotics and other industrial AI applications, with the launch of its Omniverse platform, and most recently Mega, an Omniverse Blueprint framework to create digital twins to operate these applications. It’s also investing in digital twin startups to get the effort off the ground. Taiwan’s MetAI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
Overview of 2025 AI Value, Spending and Infrastructure
Next Big Future / 7h
2024 was another monster year for AI progress and spending on AI. In 2024, organizations worldwide spent an estimated $235 billion on AI, encompassing applications, infrastructure, and related services. The Future of AI is not certain but the huge spending is for the belief that we will transform the information industries with AGI-like or even ... Read more
One of iPhone’s best features is finally going to Disney World and Disneyland
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Disney is now rolling out support for Live Activities on the iPhone. The enhanced feature should make getting food at Disney World or Disneyland easier. Like other rollouts, the Live Activities support extends to the Dynamic Island. Disney Parks around the world are known for food, and your iPhone is about to get a lot more helpful if you’re getting the goods at Disney World in Florida or Disneyl
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Wednesday, January 15 (game #584)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
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NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, January 15 (game #318)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information
Quordle today – my hints and answers for Wednesday, January 15 (game #1087)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wor
SEC lawsuit claims Musk gained over $150 million by delaying Twitter stake disclosure
29Engadget / 7h
After a more than two-year investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk over his delayed disclosure of the Twitter stock he amassed before announcing his intention to acquire the company in 2022. In a court filing, the SEC says that Musk filed paperwork with the SEC disclosing his purchase of Twitter shares 11 days after an SEC-mandated deadline to do so. (Federal law,
US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure
68BBC News / 7h
The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.
Delta announces 8 new or expanded lounges in 2025, including 4th premium facility
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Frontier Airlines World Mastercard review: Worth your while if you’re a Frontier loyalist
63The Points Guy / 7h
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Which purchases qualify for 3 points per dollar with the Ink Business Preferred?
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Retired Cop Sues American Airlines After Accusation Of Trafficking His Own Wife On Honeymoon Flight
View from the Wing / 8h
A retired police officer and his wife have filed a federal lawsuit against American Airlines, alleging that they were unjustly singled out for human trafficking investigation during their honeymoon flight from Phoenix to Miami. Continue reading ...
The Hawk Tuah Girl Hasn’t Posted a New Podcast Since Her Crypto Project Imploded
200+Futurism / 8h
It's now been six weeks since Haliey "Hawk Tuah" Welch launched her disastrous and allegedly fraudulent meme coin — and in the ensuing firestorm, it's been exactly that long since she last posted a podcast episode. The expectorating internet sensation 's most recent podcast episode — ironically titled " HOW TO AVOID GETTING CANCELLED " — was posted to Spotify and YouTube on December 3. Since then
Accel doubles down on Sarla Aviation’s ambition to develop electric air taxis in India
TechCrunch / 8h
Accel has backed Indian startup Sarla Aviation for its aim to develop flying taxis for mass mobility in the country. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Justin Baldoni’s Lawyers Want Marvel Involved in His Lawsuit Against Blake Lively
200+Gizmodo / 8h
The actor's legal team is demanding all records related to the creation of 'Nicepool' in Deadpool & Wolverine , believing the character to be a slight against Baldoni.
Mark Zuckerberg wants more masculine energy in corporate America
100+Mashable / 8h
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Amazon's upcoming Alexa AI brain transplant might make you use it for more than just weather and timers
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S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations
400+NYT > Technology / 8h
Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.
Say Bye to Just BMI: Experts Call for a Major Shift in How We Measure Obesity
44Gizmodo / 8h
An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether someone has obesity, alongside other major changes.
Elon Musk tweets so much, people bet over $1M weekly to guess how many posts
TechCrunch / 9h
Will Elon Musk post more than 400 tweets this week? With Polymarket, this to be one of the silliest ways people spend their money on the internet. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
There was a straight shot from Earth to the Moon and Mars last night
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FBI forces Chinese malware to delete itself from thousands of US computers
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Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The FBI said today that it removed Chinese malware from 4,258 US-based computers and networks by sending commands that forced the malware to use its "self-delete" function. The People's Republic of China (PRC) government paid the Mustang Panda group to develop a version of PlugX malware used to infect, control, and steal information from victim computers, the FBI said. "Since at least 2014, Musta
After CEO exit, Sonos gets rid of its chief product officer, too
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Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: Report
25Ars Technica - All content / 9h
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Trump Pledges Information About Mystery Drones on “Day One” of Presidency
100+Futurism / 9h
Drone Home Donald Trump has vowed to release information on the first day of his second presidency about the rash of bizarre drone sightings , some of which have been described as " car-sized ." As The Hill reports , the president-elect made the declaration during a meeting of Republican governors who'd gathered at his "Winter White House" of Mar-a-Lago. "I’m going to give you a report on drones
AI Will Spew Gas Fumes for Years Before the Nuclear Revolution Takes Off
Gizmodo / 9h
Nuclear reactors take a long time to build and Big Tech will use gas power to bridge the gap and meet its energy demands.
Why Some TikTok Users Are Fleeing to RedNote, Another Chinese Social Media App
Lifehacker / 9h
TikTok's future in the United States is looking more uncertain than ever . With a potential ban just days away, angry TikTok users are looking for alternatives—and they're not all turning to American-based platforms like Instagram. Instead, these users, who dub themselves " TikTok refugees ," are looking to stick it to the U.S. government, who is trying to ban their favorite app over issues of na
The New Google Pixel 9 Pro Is Already $150 Off
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Pixel 9 Pro is the latest and most premium model in the Pixel lineup , and right now, the unlocked 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro is discounted to $849 (originally $999). That's the lowest price it has ever been on Amazon, according to price-tracking tools . The 256GB version
Biden admin’s final rule banning Chinese connected cars also bars robotaxi testing on US roads
TechCrunch / 9h
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule Tuesday that would ban the sale or import of connected vehicles from China and Russia due to national security concerns. The rule would also bar Chinese car companies, such as WeRide and Pony AI, from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads. “China is trying to dominate […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to download your favorite TikToks ahead of the ban
Mashable / 10h
An important date is approaching: Sunday, Jan. 19, also known as Edgar Allan Poe's birthday. I'm just kidding. That heartbeat in the floorboards? It's TikTok's . The Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. If the court upholds the law, it will go into effect on Jan. 19. SEE ALSO: TikTok ban countdown: See the latest updates as time runs short
ChatGPT becomes more Siri-like with new scheduled tasks feature
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
OpenAI is making ChatGPT work a little more like older digital assistants with a new feature called Tasks, as reported by TechCrunch and others. Currently in beta, Tasks allows users to direct the chatbot to send reminders or to generate responses to specific prompts at certain times; recurring tasks are also supported. The feature is available to Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers starting today, w
Josh Gad Is Still Mortified Over Disney Making Beauty and the Beast‘s ‘Exclusively Gay Moment’ a Big Deal
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Writing in his new memoir, the actor reflects on the accidental desire to make a casual choice a 'landmark' moment for Disney's on-screen queer representation.
‘They Came Within 400 Feet Over Phoenix’: How Delta And United Pilots Averted Disaster After ATC Error
View from the Wing / 10h
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24TB in a mini PC? Minisforum's new micro workstation can take three SSDs and up to 96GB RAM, but I'm more intrigued by the Copilot button
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
The AI X1 Pro has a dedicated Copilot button and a fingerprint sensor It also has an OCuLink port that it claims can utilize 90% of eGPU performance Despite its diminutive size, it manages to integrate the PSU, a bonus for users Unveiled at CES 2025 , the Miniforum AI X1 Pro is a newly announced mini PC which boasts three 4TB M.2 2280 PCle4.0 SSD Slots. The AI X1 Pro builds on previous MINISFORUM
Nintendo Switch 2 could be announced this week: The rumors (and facts) so far
TechCrunch / 10h
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This Free iPhone and Mac Widget Tracks Your Local Air Quality
Lifehacker / 10h
I've lived in Oregon for a decade, meaning I've experienced multiple wildfire seasons. You learn quickly, in these conditions, that staying on top of the air quality is essential: Prolonged exposure to poor air quality can have all kinds of negative affects on your health so you don't want to spend a lot of time outside if the air is bad. Breathable is a newly free app by the Portland-based app d
Zuckerberg Announces Layoffs After Saying Coding Jobs Will Be Replaced by AI
500+Futurism / 10h
Young Whippercracker Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced sweeping layoffs of what he refers to as "low-performers" at his empire. According to a company-wide memo obtained by Bloomberg , the Facebook owner is cutting around five percent of its staff. And interestingly, the directive is already in tension with what Zuckerberg told podcaster Joe Rogan last week about how the company was looking
FTC Is Now Refunding People Who Bought Razer’s Ridiculous Zephyr Masks
39Gizmodo / 10h
Over $1 million is available for people who bought Razer Zephyr masks.
Intel spins off its corporate venture arm, Intel Capital, into a standalone fund
42TechCrunch / 10h
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Meta execs obsessed over beating OpenAI’s GPT-4 internally, court filings reveal
TechCrunch / 10h
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7 affordable CES 2025 gadgets you can actually buy right now
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
CES 2025 is over – and the world's biggest tech show once again proved to be a revealing (and sometimes unsettling) peek into the tech trends that'll shape our near future . But it was also a place where some real, affordable gadgets were launched – and we've rounded up the best you can buy today here. Yes, not every CES launch was a $175,000 humanoid robot or flagship Panasonic OLED TV . We also
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for January 14 (#583)
How-To Geek / 10h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
I Want a Smaller Gaming Monitor (But Not for Gaming)
How-To Geek / 10h
I'm not a PC gamer, but I like to glance at gaming monitors occasionally. Enthusiasts get the good stuff, and if you want to see a pretty display, see one made for gamers. That's why I'm excited to see Samsung unveil the first 4K OLED monitor that's only 27 inches, even if it's aimed at gamers.
Hackers are exploiting a new Fortinet firewall bug to breach company networks
TechCrunch / 11h
Security researchers say "tens" of Fortinet devices have been compromised so far as part of the weeks-long hacking campaign. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Arm may be planning to hike prices, has considered developing its own chips
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Arm could be considering move to selling its own chips Details of proposed change revealed as part of Qualcomm’s court win over Arm Switch in strategy could prove incredibly lucrative for Arm Semiconductor technology supplier Arm, which almost certainly has its hardware somewhere in your business smartphone , is known for assisting companies to make their own mobile-suited processors, but that co
Apple Cider Vinegar trailer: Kaitlyn Dever plays wellness scammer Belle Gibson
Mashable / 11h
In the early 2010s, Australian influencer Belle Gibson built a wellness empire off of a lie. She claimed that she had brain cancer, and that she had cured it through healthy eating, exercise, and natural medicine. Yet Belle had never been diagnosed with brain cancer, nor any of the many other cancers she later claimed to have. SEE ALSO: 2025 TV preview: All the TV shows you need to know, and wher
The app that blocks social media until you get up and work
23Mashable / 11h
A new app has a seemingly odd goal for people — that they use apps less. But the people behind the iOS app Steppin accept the reality that many modern individuals need technology to wean themselves off technology. iOS app Steppin was created by Paul English, the cofounder of the travel site Kayak (purchased by Priceline in 2012 for $1.8 billion ). Steppin, which dropped Tuesday on the app store a
Amid a flurry of hype, Microsoft reorganizes entire dev team around AI
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced a dramatic restructuring of the company's engineering organization, which is pivoting the company's focus to developing the tools that will underpin agentic AI. Dubbed "CoreAI - Platform and Tools," the new division rolls the existing AI platform team and the previous developer division (responsible for everything from .NET to Visual Studio) along with so
Meta to cut 5% of employees deemed unfit for Zuckerberg’s AI-fueled future
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Anticipating that 2025 will be an "intense year" requiring rapid innovation, Mark Zuckerberg reportedly announced that Meta would be cutting 5 percent of its workforce—targeting "lowest performers." Bloomberg reviewed the internal memo explaining the cuts, which was posted to Meta's internal Workplace forum Tuesday. In it, Zuckerberg confirmed that Meta was shifting its strategy to "move out low
Don't Choose Between a Mouse or Trackpad With Your Mac, Use Both
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Want to visit Richard Branson’s Necker Island? This cruise line will score you an invite with the right booking
The Points Guy / 11h
If you thought a year’s worth of unlimited Virgin Voyages cruises in 2025 was epic, wait until you hear what the cruise line has cooked up for next year. Virgin Voyages has amped up its Annual Pass, which allows travelers to hop on and hop off an unlimited number of sailings during a 12-month window. For 2026, the line will throw in a weeklong stay on Necker Island, Richard Branson’s private 74-a
Decentralized Instagram-Killer Pixelfed Gets a Mobile App
Gizmodo / 11h
The Fediverse website offers users the same photo-sharing experience as Instagram without any of the surveillance.
How to Stream 'Severance' Season 2 for Free
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10 Concrete Ways to Save More for Retirement in 2025
Lifehacker / 11h
No matter who you are, you're probably continuously plagued by the vague pressure to "save more." But making personal finance progress requires not just hopeful ambition, but identifying concrete steps to take. Consider the actionable difference between a undefined intent to “save more!” and, say, telling yourself “I am going to max out my Roth IRA this year,” and you'll see why it's important to
Pixelfed, Instagram's decentralized competitor, is now on iOS and Android
21Engadget / 11h
Pixelfed is now available as a mobile apps for both iOS and Android. The open source, decentralized platform offers image sharing similar to Instagram. However, Pixelfed has no advertisements and does not share user data with third parties. The platform launched in 2018, but was only available on the web or through third-party app clients. The Android app debuted on January 9 and the iOS app rele
CEO's House Burns Down After He Pled for Private Firefighters
65Futurism / 11h
Foundation Model Kieth Wasserman, a wealthy Los Angeles-based real estate mogul and Elon Musk fanboy, became the target of widespread mockery after begging for "private firefighters" to come protect his home as the city was being ravaged by wildfires last week. Netizens accused the real estate investment company cofounder and CEO of becoming the poster child of late-stage capitalism , pointing ou
Squid Game‘s Wi Ha-jun on His Cop Character’s Obsessive, Relentless Search
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Hwang Jun-ho spends most of season two in a boat—but season three of the Netflix hit is poised to lead him into another fiery confrontation.
Google’s NotebookLM had to teach its AI podcast hosts not to act annoyed at humans
TechCrunch / 11h
NotebookLM's viral AI podcast hosts sounded annoyed at human callers and required "friendliness tuning," Google says. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Air France-KLM Flying Blue program increases award prices but promises better availability
The Points Guy / 11h
Air France-KLM Flying Blue has increased the cost of saver-level redemptions to Europe and beyond by approximately 20% on average, but it promises 30% more seats at the lowest saver pricing to compensate. Travel on Points first reported this devaluation . Flying Blue is the combined loyalty program for Air France and KLM. It prices award flights operated by those two airlines dynamically, meaning
How to Monitor Your Child’s Purchases With Apple Family Sharing and Ask to Buy
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple's Family Sharing lets you share subscriptions and purchases with your family, but it’s also a great way to monitor and restrict children’s purchases. Here's how to enable and use the feature.
Flights delayed by SpaceX’s falling rocket debris
TechCrunch / 11h
Qantas has been forced to delay several flights to South Africa due to last minute warnings about SpaceX rocket debris falling from the sky. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google-backed Pixxel launches India’s first private satellite constellation
TechCrunch / 11h
Pixxel, an Indian space tech startup backed by Google, has successfully launched the first three hyperspectral satellites of its commercial constellation Firefly. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Is Framebook getting some competition? Chinese vendor demos modular mini PC for DIY enthusiasts and I think it looks great
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Clink-X wants users to build their mini-PC, not unlike what Framework did for laptops It has themed cases with Mondrian and Minecraft being the first ones It's powered by the new AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and can take up to 128GB of memory Modular devices, which allow users to assemble the components themselves, are becoming increasingly popular, and Winfuture (originally in German) recently reported Chine
Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos Are All Headed to Trump’s Inauguration
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The tech industry has come around to Trump after shunning him during his first administration.
You Can Now Make Reminders and Tasks With ChatGPT
How-To Geek / 12h
OpenAI has released a new feature called "Tasks" for ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers. This feature lets you set reminders and schedule regular tasks within the ChatGPT interface.
DJI Flip is a $439, fully foldable camera drone
TechCrunch / 12h
Four short months after introducing the truly palm-size Neo, DJI is back with another pint-sized consumer drone. The Flip continues the drone giant’s interest in foldable form factors, with a quartet of propeller guards that essentially stack up, for maximum portability. The new Flip continues to blur the lines in DJI’s existing consumer portfolio, combining […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights rese
The Techno-Utopian Dream of the 1990s Is Alive on RedNote (For Now)
Gizmodo / 12h
Will Americans actually use an app where the captchas aren't even in English?
Southwest Airlines Cancels Employee Rallies: CEO’s ‘Every Dollar Matters’ Signals A Cultural Crisis
View from the Wing / 12h
It’s being broadly reported that Southwest Airlines is freezing hiring and promotions to save money, and also pausing summer internships. But the details of cost cuts are actually much deeper, and hit at the core of Southwest’s identity. Continue reading ...
The 8 Upcoming Stephen King Adaptations We’re Most Excited to See
Gizmodo / 12h
The Monkey arrives next month—with ever-more takes on the horror author's vast bibliography following close behind.
6 Smart Doorbell Automations You Should Be Using
How-To Geek / 12h
One of the great advantages of smart home technology is being able to tie multiple devices together through automation. Here’s how to better use a smart video doorbell with some of the other gadgets in your home.
OpenAI appoints BlackRock exec to its board
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI has appointed to its board of directors an executive at investment firm BlackRock. Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi, a senior managing director at BlackRock and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners, an infrastructure investing platform, has joined OpenAI’s board, OpenAI announced on Tuesday. In a statement, OpenAI board chairman Bret Taylor said that Ogunlesi has “an exceptional […] © 2024 TechCru
Buyers of Razer’s bogus “N95” Zephyr masks get over $1 million in refunds
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Federal Trade Commission said yesterday it is sending over $1 million in refunds to 6,764 consumers who purchased Razer Zephyr masks that were deceptively marketed as providing N95 protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FTC sued Razer in April 2024, and the gaming-hardware company agreed to a settlement, including a $100,000 fine and $1,071,254.33 toward a fund for consumer relief. The
Ban on Chinese connected-car software is almost ready
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Plans to block new vehicles with software and hardware linked to either China or Russia are moving ahead. Today, the Department of Commerce published a final rule in the Federal Register that will prohibit the import of vehicles with Chinese or Russian connected-car vehicle software from model year 2027 and Chinese or Russian hardware from model year 2030. While the move will no doubt protect dom
Could Korean Air Start Flying To Orlando?! I’m Skeptical…
28One Mile at a Time / 12h
Could Korean Air launch a nonstop flight between Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) and Orlando International Airport (MCO)? Well, that’s what airport executives in Orlando seem to think, though I’m not holding my breath… Orlando wants a nonstop flight from South Korea Orlando Business Journal reports on how the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Osceola County have signed a partnership agreement wi
The new Witcher animated film finally has a legit trailer
Engadget / 12h
We’ve been hearing about the latest animated movie based on The Witcher franchise for a while now, but we’ve only ever gotten a short teaser and an equally short clip . Now, finally, there’s a legit full-fledged trailer . This is opportune timing, as The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep hits Netflix on February 11. The big hook here? Geralt is voiced by Doug Cockle, reprising his role from the video g
TikTok Users Looking to Spite US Government Find Warm Welcome on Chinese App
26Futurism / 12h
Erstwhile TikTok users are flocking en masse to a Chinese social media app called RedNote ahead of a Supreme Court ruling which could force a sale or total ban of the beloved short-form video app. And it's not a fringe thing; RedNote has quickly hit #1 on Apple and Android app stores, with the influx of users showing no signs of slowing. The app, known in China as Xiaohongshu or "xhs" for short,
NASA’s Deep Space Mission Control Is Empty for the First Time in 6 Decades as L.A. Wildfires Rage
Gizmodo / 12h
"It was a very emotional thing, the first time in the 60 years that nobody was actually in the mission control office there at JPL."
Delta Air Lines to partner with DraftKings: Could gambling with SkyMiles be on the horizon?
The Points Guy / 12h
On top of announcing new Bluetooth-capable seatback screens and new partnerships with Uber and YouTube, Delta Air Lines revealed a head-turning partnership during its star-studded spectacle at Las Vegas’ Sphere last week. The airline will soon launch a new partnership with online sports betting giant DraftKings, Delta CEO Ed Bastian announced during his keynote speech at CES, one of the world’s l
Current Hyatt promotions: Earn bonus points, double elite night credits and more
The Points Guy / 12h
Take a look at your account. World of Hyatt is running several potentially lucrative offers to help you earn more points and get closer to elite status . You can earn extra points and tier qualifying night credits at select Hyatt properties — but you’ll have to register for each promotion before your stay. Here’s the scoop on all of Hyatt’s current promotions. Related: 5 easy ways to maximize Hya
This Meta Quest 3S Bundle Is Just $350
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Meta has made virtual reality (VR) accessible to many more people, offering good VR headsets for much cheaper than the competition. Right now, the 256GB Meta Quest 3S Batman: Arkham Shado w Bundle is $349 (originally $399.99), the lowest price it has been according to price
Seven of My Favorite YouTube Cleaning Influencers
Lifehacker / 12h
While I was working on a post about the best cleaning influencers to follow on Instagram in the wake of the news that TikTok is going to become unavailable in the U.S. at the end of this week, I noticed something: Some of the most popular creators in the space aren't making mini videos on Reels; instead, they're operating over on YouTube, where they have more options for presenting their tips and
Substack rolls out livestreaming for all publishers
TechCrunch / 12h
After testing live video features in the fall, newsletter platform Substack announced on Tuesday that it is now making livestreaming available to all publishers. This new feature allows creators to engage with their viewers and collaborate with other publishers. The introduction of livestreaming indicates that Substack is following in the footsteps of other platforms like […] © 2024 TechCrunch. A
TikTok users’ attempted migration to Chinese app RedNote isn’t going too well
26TechCrunch / 12h
American TikTok users have been thumbing their collective noses at the U.S. government’s decision to ban TikTok by spitefully joining another Chinese social media app, RedNote (aka Xiaohongshu), sending it to the top of the U.S. App Store on Monday. Unfortunately, many of those who already made the transition have faced problems with having their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
This outlandish 8-drive NAS claims to have an integrated LLM, and I can't wait for it to go on sale
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Challenger brand Ugreen says its newest flagship NAS has an integrated LLM It is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 and supports up to eight drives I like the fact that it has two GbE LAN and even an OCuLink port An 8-drive NAS with an integrated large language model (LLM)? Count me in. CES 2025 saw a raft of exciting hardware announcements across the week, but the new UGREEN NASync iDX6011 and iDX
Dell’s Pro Max 14 and Pro Max 16 Laptops Are Ready for Anything
How-To Geek / 12h
Dell has revealed a bunch of new laptops at CES 2025, including two workstation PCs ready for anything you can throw at them. Meet the Dell Pro Max 14 and Pro Max 16.
Motorola’s $300 Moto G Power Can Handle the Jacuzzi and Keeps the Headphone Jack
Gizmodo / 12h
The budget Moto G and Moto G Power aren't whopping performers, but they'll get you through a long day with wired headphones.
How to talk to ChatGPT on your phone
Engadget / 12h
ChatGPT has had support for voice conversations since the end of 2023 , but if you’re new to OpenAI’s chatbot, figuring out how to converse with it can be tricky since there are a couple of ways to go about it. In this guide, I'll explain the main differences between ChatGPT's two voice modes and how to use both of them. What is ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode? As of the writing of this article, Open
The FBI Says It Made Malware Delete Itself From American’s Computers
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23Gizmodo / 12h
PlugX got its plug pulled.
Meta to Cut 5% of Its Workers in New Round of Layoffs
200+NYT > Technology / 12h
The layoffs come as Mark Zuckerberg pushes to remake his company for the Trump era and prepares to co-host a gala for the president-elect’s inauguration.
Alexa-Powered Smart Home Hub, Amazon Echo, Is Now at a New Record Low Price
Gizmodo / 12h
Save 35% on the Alexa-enabled Amazon Echo (newest model) smart home hub for a limited time.
DJI Mavic 4 Pro leaks show it could improve my favorite camera drone with a redesigned triple camera module
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Leaked images seemingly show the rumored DJI Mavic 4 Pro's redesigned bulbous camera module Leakers have spotted that DJI's new LiDAR feature might be missing No suggestions of a launch date, yet A recently leaked image seemingly gives us the most detailed look at the rumored DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone's camera module, and it takes a new form compared to that of the Mavic 3 Pro. The Mavic 3 Pro is our
This Is DOOM and Tetris Inside A PDF Document
21How-To Geek / 12h
You might think of PDFs as static documents, intended for just words, pictures, and occasionally forms. However, modern browsers can unlock more features for PDF documents, as proven by new ports of Tetris and DOOM.
DoJ remotely cleaned thousands of computers infected with Chinese malware
Engadget / 13h
The Department of Justice and the FBI shared today that they have completed a project to remove malware used by Chinese hackers from computers in the US. The effort was essentially a court-approved counter-hack that remotely deleted malware known as PlugX from more than 4,200 computers. The agencies will notify the US owners of those impacted machines about the operation through their internet se
This cruise line is making 2025 cruises cheaper for solo travelers
The Points Guy / 13h
Let’s face it: Solo travelers often get the short end of the stick when it comes to cruise vacations. Why? Because most cruise lines impose a “ single supplement ” fee on travelers sailing alone in a cabin intended for two people. Essentially, you’ll be forced to pay both fares (thankfully, you only pay taxes and fees for one). Related: The best cruise lines for solo travelers But Tauck, a luxury
Deadline looming for Real ID for airport security as DHS and DOT publish final rule
50The Points Guy / 13h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Real ID is coming — and it’s time to get serious about keeping your identification up to date. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Transportation published a final rule Tuesday in the Federal Register (the daily journal of the federal government) with a framework for federal agency phased enforcement o
The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel, Opening 2026
28One Mile at a Time / 13h
Four Seasons is on quite the expansion kick, and has just announced plans to open a new European ski resort. This is coming in the form of the conversion of an existing property. The Park Gstaad Hotel will become a Four Seasons The Park Gstaad Hotel is undergoing an extensive renovation (it’s already underway), and upon completion, it will reopen as a Four Seasons property. The hotel will continu
Solar maximum, blood moons and meteor showers: These are the 10 celestial events worth traveling for in 2025
The Points Guy / 13h
Editor’s note: This article was published in 2024 and has been updated with new information. If the total solar eclipse in April 2024 sparked a newfound enthusiasm for astrotourism, you can look forward to another banner year for celestial activity. In addition to annual occurrences like meteor showers and supermoons, in 2025, you can also look forward to rarer events like total lunar eclipses (a
We Are Terrified by the Simple, Scary Premise of Blumhouse’s Latest
81Gizmodo / 13h
The Woman in the Yard, starring Danielle Deadwyler and from director Jaume Collet-Serra, opens March 28.
12 Settings to Change on Your Nintendo Switch
How-To Geek / 13h
The Switch is such a plug-and-play console that you might never have ventured into the Settings menus. Here are a few settings you should review or change to get the most out of your console.
Nintendo Switch 2 reveal: When it might happen and what we know already
Mashable / 13h
For nearly eight years, the Nintendo Switch has found a huge foothold in the gaming world, coming dangerously close to having sold 150 million lifetime units at the time of writing. But eight years is a long time for a video game console to be on the market. Naturally, there will be a new one, and we think we'll find out about it soon. Very soon, actually. A recent flurry of "insider" leaks and g
Did Elon Musk Pay a Gamer to Level a Character Up, Then Accidentally Kill It Permanently Due to Incompetence?
500+Futurism / 13h
On January 7, multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk took to his right-wing hate speech incubator X to stream an hour-long session of Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2), a recently released free-to-play action RPG. At a glance, Musk appears to be one of the game's top players in the world, with his character Percy_Verence near the top ranks of the game's "Hardcore" mode, which allows for permanent character
CBRE buys remainder of co-working company Industrious at an $800M valuation
TechCrunch / 13h
Real estate giant CBRE announced Tuesday that it is acquiring the rest of co-working startup Industrious, in which it already had a sizable investment, at a valuation of over $800 million. Founded in 2013, New York-based Industrious raised a total of $522 million in funding from investors, including Riverwood Capital and Fifth Wall Ventures. Its last […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Up close and personal with the stag beetle in A Real Bug’s Life S2
Ars Technica - All content / 13h
A plucky male American stag beetle thinks he's found a mate on a rotting old tree stump—and then realizes there's another male eager to make the same conquest. The two beetles face off in battle, until the first manages to get enough leverage to toss his romantic rival off the stump in a deft display of insect jujitsu. It's the first time this mating behavior has been captured on film, and the st
You Might Want to Skip the 2025 Moto G Phones
23How-To Geek / 13h
Motorola's original Moto G was a big hit, as well as one of the best-sold Android phones in history. Its star has faded under Lenovo ownership, but it's still a decent range of budget phones. The 2025 models have arrived, although there's a few downsides you'll want to know before buying.
Alaska Airlines adds 3 new Alaska routes, including its longest flight on an Embraer jet
The Points Guy / 13h
Alaska Airlines will offer travelers three new nonstop ways to visit its namesake state next summer, including a new longest route for its smallest jet. The Seattle-based Oneworld alliance carrier will launch daily service between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Alaska and Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon on May 15 and Saturday-only service between Ted Stevens Anchorage Int
Delta’s bag guarantee not going anywhere: How to earn bonus miles with checked bag guarantees from Delta and Alaska
The Points Guy / 13h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. From apps to websites, U.S.-based airlines are constantly investing in their information technology infrastructure. If you check bags, it’s now common to receive an automatic alert telling you what baggage carousel to head to when you arrive. Many airlines will even let you track your bag’s progress from check-in to
Radiation Tolerant PC and Electromagnetic Dust Shield Going to the Moon
Next Big Future / 13h
A moon lander mission is launching tomorrow and will take about 45 days to get the moon and then spend 14 days or more operating on the surface. It will take improved radiation tolerant PCs and an electromagnetic dust shield. The Radiation Tolerant Computer (RadPC) is a technology demonstration of a radiation tolerant computer system. ... Read more
Mark Zuckerberg plans to lay off an additional five percent of Meta's workforce
100+Engadget / 13h
Meta is preparing for even more layoffs, according to reporting by Bloomberg . CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a company memo that he plans on cutting about five percent of its "low-performers." “I’ve decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,” Zuckerberg said in the memo. “We typically manage out people who aren’t meeting expectations over the course of a
Mecha Comet is a modular open source handheld computer that reminds me of the Indian PDA that may have inspired the iPhone
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
The Comet is a blend of Raspberry Pi, Simputer and Project Ara with a hint of Game Boy Its standout feature is the use of hardware extensions that can be quickly removed It launches on crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter, very soon Developed in India in the early 2000s, the Simputer , (Simple Inexpensive Mobile computer) was a groundbreaking handheld Linux computer many people believe inspired the
Check out the best projectors from CES 2025 — and see which you can shop now
Mashable / 14h
At CES 2025, we saw the good and the weird , all the newest innovations that the tech industry has to offer in the upcoming year. While many of the devices showcased at CES, aren't actually things you can bring home, there is a hot collection of gadgets you can bring home now. On the home theater front, we were impressed by the LG OLED G-Series of TVs that offer exceptionally bright and crisp dis
TikTok ban countdown: See the latest updates as time runs short
Mashable / 14h
TikTok , an app used by a third of U.S. adults , could be banned in a matter of days — despite legal battles, political maneuvers, and an incoming administration that seems particularly friendly. The Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of a law that would ban TikTok for the 170 million people who use the app in the U.S. If the court upholds the law, as other courts have done , the
OpenAI adds agentic AI tasks to ChatGPT. Heres what it can do for you
23Mashable / 14h
The era of ChatGPT doing stuff for you has arrived. On Tuesday, OpenAI announced "tasks," a ChatGPT feature that performs, well, tasks, for users. Tasks, rolling out as a beta feature for ChatGPT Plus, Teams, and Pro users over the next few days, enables users to ask ChatGPT "to do things for you at a future time" said the announcement. "From a weekly news briefing, daily weather updates, or even
Best Buy has Sony noise-cancelling headphones on sale for up to $100 off
Mashable / 14h
SAVE UP TO $100: Best Buy has discounts on Sony noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds that'll take up to $100 off the usual price. Sony deals at Best Buy Best overall Sony headphones deal Sony WH1000XM5 $299.99 (save $100) Best Sony earbuds deal Sony WF-C700N $79.99 (save $40) Not a huge fan of hearing the sounds around you? Tune it out thanks to the incredible technology that comes along with
New Senate Bill Would Give TikTok 270 Extra Days to Sell App
Gizmodo / 14h
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts introduced the bill on the Senate floor Monday, which would give TikTok almost another year to divest from its Chinese parent company.
Biden administration opens up federal land to AI data centers
TechCrunch / 14h
With less than a week left in office, President Joe Biden is not done leaving his mark on the AI industry. President Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday that will allow private sector AI companies to lease federal sites owned by the Department of Defense and Department of Energy in order to build AI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How Much Power Do You Need? Understanding Wattage in Home Theater Sound
How-To Geek / 14h
If you're putting together a home theater setup, you'll want to understand the ins and outs of your equipment. Wattage is an important aspect of speakers, and understanding how it affects your sound will help you perfect your setup.
Why some former Bench customers are not happy
TechCrunch / 14h
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at the latest with embattled fintech Bench, Robinhood’s $45 million settlement, a couple of M&A deals, some cool fundraises, and more. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso
Blood donation firm reveals donor personal data stolen in cyberattack
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 14h
OneBlood suffered a cyberattack in July 2024, and has now concluded its investigation The analysis has shown OneBlood lost sensitive information on some customers Names and Social Security numbers among the details taken OneBlood, a nonprofit medical organization crucial for the operations of healthcare firms across the Southeastern US, has confirmed it lost sensitive donor information in a ranso
Milky Way’s Black Hole Just Lit Up in a Way We’ve Never Seen Before
Gizmodo / 14h
Astronomers have never detected mid-infrared flares from our galaxy's supermassive black hole—until now.
The Alto Knights trailer: Robert De Niro plays two notorious crime bosses in Barry Levinsons latest
Mashable / 14h
What's better than Robert De Niro ( Killers of the Flower Moon ) playing a gangster? How about Robert De Niro playing two gangsters? SEE ALSO: 2025 movie preview: All the films you'll want to know about That's the case in The Alto Knights , which reunites De Niro with director Barry Levinson. The pair had previously collaborated on films like political satire Wag the Dog and Bernie Madoff biopic
Take $100 off a Sony soundbar and beef up your home entertainment system
Mashable / 14h
SAVE $100: As of Jan. 14, get the Sony HT-A3000 Soundbar for $499.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $599.99. That's a discount of 21%. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Sony HT-A3000 Soundbar $499.99 at Best Buy $599.99 Save $100.00 If you're the type of person who loves kicking back at home and checking out a movie, you probably appreciate great sound, too. But if you're relying
ChatGPT now lets you schedule reminders and recurring tasks
TechCrunch / 14h
Paying users of OpenAI’s ChatGPT can now ask the AI assistant to schedule reminders or recurring requests. The new beta feature, called tasks, will start rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users around the globe this week. With tasks, users can set simple reminders with ChatGPT such as, “Remind me when my passport […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Meta to cut roughly 5% of its workforce based on performance
TechCrunch / 14h
Meta is reducing its workforce by about 5% through performance-based terminations, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The company plans to hire new people to fill the roles, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in an internal memo to staff. “I’ve decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,” Zuckerberg said in the note. “We […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
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