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DeepSeek collects keystroke data and more, storing it in Chinese servers
500+Mashable / Jan 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM//
U.S. tech companies are known to stockpile as much user data as they can, but DeepSeek's privacy policy makes Meta, Google, and OpenAI look tame.
Over the past few days, China-based AI startup DeepSeek has catapulted into tech consciousness with an open-source model that many claim is just as good, if not better, than OpenAI models and API costs for a fraction of the price. DeepSeek R1 might be significantly cheaper to run, but your privacy and security are the actual cost.
Looking through the fine print of DeepSeek's Privacy Policy, numerous red flags worth examining before you sign up.
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DeepSeek's collected data is subject to local Chinese laws
"The personal information we collect from you may be stored on a server located outside of the country where you live. We store the information we collect in secure servers located in the People's Republic of China," the privacy policy reads.
In another section about how DeepSeek shares user data, the company states that it may share user information to "comply with applicable law, legal process, or government requests."
As with the ongoing TikTok ban — initially enacted due to concerns about privacy, national security, surveillance, and propaganda — DeepSeek's privacy policy raises concerns about a U.S. foreign adversary's ability to access U.S. user data. Users are familiar with the massive amounts of data U.S. tech companies collect, but China's cybersecurity laws make it much easier for the government to demand data from its tech companies. Additionally, DeepSeek users have reported instances of censorship, when it comes to criticizing the Chinese government or asking about Tiananmen Square.
DeepSeek collects extensive data, including keystrokes
Not only does DeepSeek collect "text or audio input, prompt, uploaded files, feedback, chat history, or other content that [the user] provide[s] to our model and Services," but it also collects information from your device, including "device model, operating system, keystroke patterns or rhythms, IP address, and system language."
Companies with AI models like Google, Meta, and OpenAI collect similar troves of information, but their privacy policies do not mention collecting keystrokes. There's also the added issue that DeepSeek sends your user data straight to Chinese servers.
DeepSeek retains user information for as long as they want
DeepSeek's privacy policy states that the company retains user information "for as long as necessary to provide our Services and for the other purposes set out in this Privacy Policy."
For context, Google Gemini could can retain your data for up to three years, so, not great. OpenAI saves your deleted data for 30 days or 90 days for Operator. However, Meta also has an indefinite data retention period in the U.S.
If knowing that Meta saves your data indefinitely makes you uneasy, DeepSeek's policy is even more of a cybersecurity red flag because of China's governmental authority over its private sector. An undefined retention period exposes user data to even more risk to security breaches.
Other DeepSeek privacy and security questions left unanswered
In DeepSeek's privacy policy, there's no mention of the security of its servers. There's nothing about whether data is encrypted, either stored or in transmission, and zero information about safeguards to prevent unauthorized access.
DeepSeek also doesn't say whether users can opt out of sharing their data to train its models. Although Google and Meta have this in common with the LLM, which is to say it's not completely unfounded, it's always worth mentioning: Whatever you share with the chatbot, you share with the internet — and maybe the Chinese government in this instance.
Mashable has reached out to DeepSeek for further clarification about its policies and will update this story with a response.
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Earth's Moon, the planet's only natural satellite, is so close that you can see some of its surface features with the naked eye—but only when it's at least partially illuminated by the Sun. In this article, I'll delve into the Moon's phases, including why they occur and how they impact life on Earth.
A beloved hotel brand is making a comeback: Starwood is being revived
The Points Guy / 10h
A brand beloved in the points and miles community is making a comeback. Hotelier Barry Sternlicht is reviving the Starwood brand, according to The New York Times . This is music to the ears of those of us who loved the hotel chain and were huge fans of its groundbreaking loyalty program. Sternlicht created the Starwood brand in the 1990s and launched the incredibly popular Starwood Preferred Gues
California’s AG Tells AI Companies Practically Everything They’re Doing Might Be Illegal
59Gizmodo / 10h
According to a recent legal memo, Silicon Valley's hottest business may be entirely based around criminal activity.
Good luck figuring out what time it is on this cool Asteroids watch
Engadget / 10h
Here's one for the fashion-conscious retro gamers out there. Atari has teamed up with watchmaker Nubeo to release an Asteroids -themed watch to celebrate the game's 45th anniversary (even though it came out in 1979). The watch has a multi-layered disc system that's designed to reflect the gameplay of Asteroids . Atari says it's powered by "a Japanese automatic movement." The watch has a stainless
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers online
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Los Angeles Lakers head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are 26-18, which puts the team in fifth place in the Western Conference. The Sixers are 17-27, which puts the team in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Laker
How to watch Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors online
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Utah Jazz head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup. The Jazz are 10-34, which puts the team in last place in the west, and only ahead of the Washington Wizards in the league. The Warriors are 22-23, which puts the team in 11th place. The Jazz
Jimpa review: Does Sundances buzzed-about queer family drama live up to the hype?
Mashable / 10h
Directed and co-written by Good Luck to You, Leo Grande ’s Sophie Hyde, Jimpa is a tale of wish fulfillment on multiple levels — often to its detriment. The first level is its plot, which follows an Australian filmmaker, Hannah (Olivia Colman), taking her nonbinary teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) to visit her idiosyncratic gay father, Jim (John Lithgow), in Amsterdam, as she begins work on a mo
Revisting the Twilight Zone Episode That Inspired Ryan Coogler’s Sinners
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The writer-director revealed a surprising influence on his upcoming horror release starring Michael B. Jordan.
Nancy Pelosi's Husband Sold a Boatload of Nvidia Stock Right Before It Was Eviscerated by Chinese Startup
200+Futurism / 10h
In the age of trading apps and Wall Street fervor, who among us hasn't dreamed of striking it rich on a well-timed hunch? Apparently that dream isn't just for us nine-to-fivers. US Representative Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi has cashed in to the tune of $38 million thanks to some very smart investments , with some alleging that the centi-millionaire couple might be making their own luck. On
CVS tries to juice app signups with cabinet unlocking feature
Engadget / 10h
CVS is launching a new app today and it could address one of the more obnoxious elements of in-person drugstore shopping: locked cabinets. One way the CVS Health app can expedite the store experience is by letting select users access products behind those clear plastic panels through their phones, without asking for assistance from an employee. This tool is being tested in just three stores for n
Could the Airbus A320neo open up a slew of new routes at London City Airport?
The Points Guy / 10h
Despite being the closest airport to the U.K. capital’s center, London City Airport (LCY) is often overlooked compared to other major London hubs — but this might be about to change. London City Airport (LCY) is the capital’s fifth busiest airport after Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STA) and London Luton (LTN). Operating just 90 departures per day, LCY predominantly servi
1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Reveals Gripping Case About Roman Tax Fraud and Forgery
Gizmodo / 10h
A newly-studied ancient papyrus is so detailed it could be an episode of Law & Order, Roman style.
A recent Android Auto update has messed with Google Maps, and users aren’t happy about it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
A recent Android Auto update has altered the way Google Maps looks Defaulting to a centered view is making it difficult to see live location Workaround requires closing the search bar, which is irritating and distracting Google has recently updated its Google Maps software on vehicle head units and infotainment systems that are compatible with Android Auto, and it has forced some users to hit the
Delta’s Massive Sky Club At Tampa’s New Terminal D Will Open Straight To Your Plane
View from the Wing / 11h
Delta will be the anchor tenant for the new D terminal in Tampa, including a new Sky Club that is at least 18,000 square feet. Terminal design is at 30% completion, and is expected to be 60% done by May. The Sky Club will have back-of-house spaces for kitchen and storage, as well as an optional direct connection to one gate. Delta will receive at least six preferential-use gates in close proximit
The RTX 5090 Is an Excellent GPU—If You're Not a Gamer!
How-To Geek / 11h
The march of progress grinds on, and NVIDIA's 50-series of GPUs are upon us, including its $2,000 RTX 5090. While the 5090 is the top dog of GPUs for now, I think it's appeal to gamers is rather limited. If you're a professional however, this could be the GPU for you.
Bookshop.org’s New E-Book Store Will Have a Tough Time Taking on Amazon
Gizmodo / 11h
The company is initially launching apps on Android, iOS, and the web with dreams of someday creating an e-reader of its own.
Figure AI details plan to improve humanoid robot safety in the workplace
TechCrunch / 11h
Safety is often overlooked in the rush to bring humanoid robots to the workplace. As high-profile corporations ranging from retailers like Amazon to carmakers such as Mercedes and BMW have announced humanoid pilots for factories and warehouses, conversations around worker safety are regularly buried beneath industry hype. One Bay Area robotics firm is hoping to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
You’re One Special Code Away From a Lifetime of Mastering New Languages With Babbel for Just $130
Gizmodo / 11h
Take StackSocial's 71% off deal on a lifetime subscription to Babbel and add LEARN40 at checkout to get another $40 off.
SwitchBot's New Air Purifier Doubles As a Bedside Table
How-To Geek / 11h
An air purifier has increasingly become a must-have in a lot of homes. If you have yet to get into the amazing world of air purifiers, SwitchBot has a pair of new options that might catch your eye.
Watch out, malicious PDF files are being used again in phishing attacks
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Zimperium research finds SMishing campaign leveraging carefully crafted PDF files The campaign is impersonating the USPS The goal of the campaign is to steal login credentials Corporate email accounts may be under the watchful eye of different security solutions, but mobile devices aren’t enjoying the same level of protection, experts have warned, as criminals are devising advanced, complex mobil
The Samsung Galaxy S25’s ‘Now Brief’ Is Its Most Underwhelming Feature
Gizmodo / 11h
Samsung's Now Brief could do so much more if it just let me control it a bit.
Complete guide to authorized users on the Amex Platinum Card
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. You might want to add authorized users to your travel credit cards for many reasons. For example, your authorized users can help you hit a minimum spending requirement to earn a welcome offer, or you might want to build your child’s credit history early on. But some cards also offer authorized users many o
What Is a Logic Bomb?
How-To Geek / 11h
You're probably familiar with the famous types of malware such as viruses, trojans, and worms. However, logic bombs are less well-known, probably because the average person is unlikely to be the victim of one. So, what are they?
Get more than $400 off one of our favorite Alienware gaming monitors
Engadget / 11h
Looking to upgrade your gaming rig? Dell is selling one of its most popular Alienware gaming monitors at a deep discount . The 32-inch model is more than $400 off, now costing $765 instead of $1,200. The display is on sale for $900 outright, but enter "MONITORS15" at checkout for an additional 15 percent off. The 34-inch model is $250 off, but there's no available coupon code. This is one of our
Quartz’s New AI Slop Is Regurgitated AI Slop
200+Gizmodo / 11h
The business website's AI writers are scraping information from other AI writers, enabling a loop of generated garbage.
Bookshop.org challenges Amazon with new e-book platform
21TechCrunch / 11h
Indie bookstore backer Bookshop.org launched an e-book platform on Tuesday, making it easier for readers to buy e-books without padding Jeff Bezos’ pockets. For years, Amazon’s chokehold and sway in the publishing industry have been so strong that authors and booksellers have accused the company of operating a monopoly. Amazon is dominant in the sale […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man‘s Star Was Worried the Show Would Be Too ‘Woke’
200+Gizmodo / 11h
The series, formerly titled Spider-Man: Freshman Year , starts streaming on Disney+ January 29.
A telltale toilet reveals “lost” site shown in Bayeux Tapestry
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The Bayeux Tapestry famously depicts the events leading up to the 1066 Norman Conquest of England, in which William the Conqueror defeated Harold II , the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings . Two scenes in particular show King Harold feasting in an extravagant hall in a village called Bosham. Archaeologists think they have now located the site of that feast, concluding th
The Onion Just Deleted Another Image After Realizing It Was AI Slop
29Futurism / 11h
Days after The Onion was forced to take down an article's image after realizing it was AI slop, the satirical news site has been forced to do it again. After being somewhat hilariously called out , the newspaper's CEO Ben Collins was all apologies on Bluesky when admitting that the latest article — titled " Panicked Pottery Barn Executives Announce They Have Lost Control Of The Wicker " and featu
Some Garmin GPS watches are stuck in a blue triangle boot loop
Engadget / 11h
If you own a Garmin GPS watch, you may want to power it down for a while. Users on Reddit and Garmin’s forums ( via The Verge ) report that a botched software update is leaving the wearables in a “blue triangle” boot loop, putting them out of commission until further notice. In a statement to Engadget, Garmin acknowledged the issue. “We are aware of an issue causing some devices to be stuck on th
Facial Recognition Backfires on Police in Ohio Murder Case
Gizmodo / 11h
An Ohio judge has ruled that critical evidence in a murder trial isn't admissible because of how police used Clearview AI.
United is halfway done with cabin overhauls, battles rival Delta for best inflight tech
78The Points Guy / 11h
For close to two years, it’s been clear United Airlines wouldn’t meet its original 2025 target to update all of its aircraft interiors with promised bells and whistles like seatback screens and large enough overhead bins to fit every passenger’s rollaboard bag. But after supply chain constraints slowed the so-called “United Next” cabin program early on, the Chicago-based carrier is reporting prog
Hugging Face researchers are trying to build a more open version of DeepSeek’s AI ‘reasoning’ model
TechCrunch / 11h
Barely a week after DeepSeek released its R1 “reasoning” AI model — which sent markets into a tizzy — researchers at Hugging Face are trying to replicate the model from scratch in what they’re calling a pursuit of “open knowledge.” Hugging Face head of research Leandro von Werra and several company engineers have launched Open-R1, a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU could have a February 20 launch to beat AMD’s RX 9070 to the shelves – but what about the RTX 5070?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti is supposedly going on sale on February 20 This is purportedly info gleaned directly from Nvidia by a tech site That date does align with some past rumors, making it seem more likely Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti could be out on February 20, or that’s the latest talk coming from the rumor mill, taken with the usual pinch of seasoning as ever. VideoCardz has the scoop on this one, with
This Free Mac Utility Adds Folder Previews to Quick Look
Lifehacker / 12h
Quick Look is one of my favorite Mac features, so much so that I always use a third party app enable it on my Windows PCs as well . It allows you to preview files on your Mac without opening them. You can select any file in Finder and press the Spacebar key to preview it. This means I can press one button to quickly look at videos, listen to audio files, view images, or read documents. While this
Leaked Online: JetBlue’s $499 Credit Card Details New Lounges And Mosaic Perks
View from the Wing / 12h
While JetBlue is in severe cost-cutting mode, eliminating cities and routes, dropping hot meals from long haul economy, and scaling back its fleet ambitions, they're planning to add business class lounges - having gotten Barclays to pay for it . The new premium JetBlue credit card makes the economics of lounges work for them, and the details were allowed to leak out online. Continue reading ...
Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: Does Google Have a Fighting Chance?
How-To Geek / 12h
The Galaxy S25 Ultra, with its massive screen, four-camera setup, and powerful Qualcomm chipset, is a beast. But if you're thinking about Samsung's latest flagship and the Pixel 9 Pro XL, which one should you choose? Let's figure it out.
Will Microsoft buy TikTok? Trump says talks are happening.
Mashable / 12h
TikTok has staved off a ban for as long as it can, but if something doesn't change by April 5, the ban will go into effect — and likely for longer than the few hours it was down earlier this month. One way TikTok can avoid a total ban in the U.S. is for its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the app. According to President Donald Trump, ByteDance is considering doing just that. SEE
Automattic and others back Openvibe, an app that’s unifying the open social web
TechCrunch / 12h
Openvibe’s clever app that integrates multiple open social networks, including Bluesky, Mastodon, Nostr, and Threads, just got a boost toward its future development. The company on Tuesday announced that it has received outside investment of $800,000 in a round led by Czech Founders VC, which includes backing from WordPress.com and Tumblr parent company, Automattic, as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
Eric Schmidt says DeepSeek marks a ‘turning point’ for the global AI race
TechCrunch / 12h
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt called for the United States to ramp up open source AI efforts to address the rise of DeepSeek in a Washington Post op-ed published Tuesday. Just last year, Schmidt said America was two or three years ahead of China. But DeepSeek’s rise marks “a turning point” for the global AI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Who is Liang Wenfeng? DeepSeek founder comes from AI investing
TechCrunch / 12h
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, has Silicon Valley reeling with its R1 reasoning model, which it claims uses far less computing power than those of American AI leaders — and, it’s open source. The DeepSeek app has shot to the top of the App Store charts this week, dethroning ChatGPT. But who is Liang Wenfeng, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Waymo is reportedly building a charity ‘tipping’ feature into its robotaxi app
TechCrunch / 12h
Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company Waymo might be planning to test a feature that will allow robotaxi riders to add a “tip” that will go to the charity of their choice after a ride. Jane Manchun Wong, a security researcher who recently hacked the display dome on top of a Waymo vehicle, found the new tip […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Buy Up To American Airlines Elite Status For 2025: Offers Now Live
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
American Airlines’ AAdvantage program has just rolled out some status buy up offers, for those who are short of requalifying for status. As a reminder, with American AAdvantage’s Loyalty Points system , the carrier doesn’t use the calendar year for status qualification, but rather status is earned between the beginning of March and the end of February of the following year (and status is then val
Ambi Robotics built a clever solution to automate pallet packing
TechCrunch / 12h
UC Berkeley spinout Ambi Robotics announced Tuesday the arrival of AmbiStack, a novel system that automates pallet packing. The system features an industrial robotic arm mounted above a conveyer belt that moves along the X and Y axes and lifts boxes up via suction cups mounted to a gripper. Once lifted from the conveyer belt, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Waymo's autonomous robotaxis are starting to merge onto LA freeways
Engadget / 12h
Waymo posted on X today that it has opened fully autonomous rides on LA freeways to its employees. The company noted that this is a preliminary step toward bringing its vehicle fleet onto highways for all passengers in the city. Freeways are an intrinsic part of the LA experience. To better serve our expansive 79-square-mile service area, we're beginning to provide our employees with access to fu
Geek Ventures, a fund that specializes in backing immigrant founders, is raising a second fund
TechCrunch / 12h
Geek Ventures is raising a Fund II, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm, founded in 2021 by Ihar Mahaniok, focuses on investing in early-stage immigrant founders. Mahaniok immigrated to the U.S. from Belarus and spoke to TechCrunch a few years ago about how hard the venture ecosystem can be for immigrants. “Talent is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Documents show UK wooed a16z for five years
TechCrunch / 12h
U.K. documents show that the U.K.’s Department of Business and Trade spent five years convincing Andreessen Horowitz to create a presence in London, only for the U.S. firm to leave 18 months after launching an office, according to government documents obtained by Sifted. In 2023, a16z launched a crypto office in London, deeming the crypto […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Honor pokes fun at Samsung by highlighting five key features missing from the Galaxy S25 Ultra
90Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
There’s nothing like a bit of comparative advertising to spice up Flagship Android Launch Season, and Chinese mobile maker Honor seems determined to play chief mischief-maker. After apologizing to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners who may have felt “let down” by their “chunky” folding phone last year, the company has again taken aim at Samsung by highlighting five key hardware and software features
Watch out, Viking! Royal Caribbean Group is about to offer river cruises
The Points Guy / 12h
One of the world’s most popular ocean cruise lines is about to break into river cruising. Celebrity Cruises will begin taking bookings this year for Celebrity River Cruises, a new premium river cruise offshoot that will begin sailing in 2027. Royal Caribbean Group – which operates Royal Caribbean International , Silversea Cruises and Celebrity Cruises – announced the new venture just prior to its
Why the Capital One Venture Rewards card is perfect for weddings and honeymoons
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When two of my college friends were getting married, they lamented that their wedding expenses were a lot to handle — even before considering their honeymoon expenses. I asked what card they were using for these expenses and was saddened to learn they were mostly using checks and a card that earned no rewa
Don’t Worry. Be Happy About Deepseek AI
Next Big Future / 12h
Jim Fan tells AI community don’t worry. Be happy…and grind on code 24-7. Faster is the only way. Many tech folks are panicking about how much DeepSeek is able to show with so little compute budget. I [Jim Fan] see it differently – with a huge smile on my face. Why are we not happy ... Read more
What Are the Financial Trades Around the DeepSeek AI Earthquake?
Next Big Future / 12h
There are many big questions about the impact of the efficiency gains from the improved DeepSeek methods. Deepseek improved the Reinforcement learning. Deepseek also directly accessed the Nvidia chips. They did NOT use Nvidia CUDA. CUDA was preventing them from doing what they needed to do with the chips. The Deepseek research paper gave a ... Read more
DeepSeek Local Model Testing and R1 Tutorial
Next Big Future / 12h
The Opensource DeepSeek R1 model and the distilled local versions are shaking up the AI community. The Deepseek models are the best performing open source models and are highly useful as agents and for other tasks. Here are videos that guide people through using the models. There will soon be many options for Deepseek variants ... Read more
Cactus Pears review: An assured debut feature that subverts queer tropes
Mashable / 12h
Cactus Pears ( Sabar Bonda ), Rohan Parashuram Kanawade’s semi-autobiographical debut feature about a queer romance experienced amid mourning is the only movie from India competing at the Sundance Film Festival. The story of love and grief in a rural setting came to Kanawade while coping with his own father’s death, as he wondered how different processing the loss might have felt if he had a comp
iOS 18.3 is here. 3 major changes to know
Mashable / 12h
Apple has officially launched iOS 18.3 , bringing fresh updates to iPhones worldwide. While it doesn’t pack the same headline-grabbing punch as iOS 18.2’s packed Apple Intelligence upgrades , the latest version still offers some decent enhancements, especially for fans of Apple’s growing Visual Intelligence capabilities. SEE ALSO: The Apple iPad Mini is back down to its lowest-ever price While Vi
Castlevania‘s Magical Upgrades Have Made It a Better Show
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Nocturne 's embrace of magic hasn't just made its combat more exciting, it's also been hugely important for its character work.
System76’s New Meerkat Mini PC Is Still Built for Linux
How-To Geek / 12h
System76's computers are great and built specifically for Linux, though they can be a bit expensive at times. Now, the company's excellent Meerkat Mini tiny PC is getting a refresh with new Intel CPUs.
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is Going to Deliver a Beatdown on DeepSeek
500+Futurism / 12h
After several days of silence, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has finally collected himself and spoken out about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek throwing Silicon Valley into sheer chaos. The company's R1 AI model rattled investors this week, demonstrating that it can run circles around competing models from the likes of OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic — at a tiny fraction of the cost of training infrastructure. A
Amazon’s Prime Air drone service is headed to this UK town
TechCrunch / 12h
Amazon announced Monday it has picked the North England town of Darlington as the first site for its planned U.K. drone-delivery expansion. Amazon was expected to expand Prime Air to the U.K. and Italy in 2024. After missing that initial target, the company opted to not share a timeline for this latest launch. Instead, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Heads up, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will only be $10 for a couple more days
20Engadget / 12h
Heads up, Animal Crossing fans: if you haven’t yet bought the paid version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and plan to do so, it might be a good idea to snap it up in the next day or so. The mobile game for iOS and Android is currently $10, but the price will double to $20 after 1AM ET on January 31. That’s when the introductory offer comes to an end. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete arrived
Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Are on the Rise
28Gizmodo / 12h
A new study shows that the mortality rate of SUID has increased significantly in the U.S. since 2020.
Elon Musk’s X Partners With Visa to Provide Financial Services
NYT > Technology / 12h
The social media company said it would start a peer-to-peer payments service, moving to expand the app’s abilities.
CVS Is Turning Locked Shelves Into an Excuse to Make You Download Its App
52Gizmodo / 12h
The store is trialing a feature to let customers unlock cabinets with their phone.
This smartphone case prototype integrates what looks like a mechanical keyboard and I cannot wait to type on it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
AI company has released a design of a keyboard dock for smartphones With a beige color scheme and a pseudo-mechanical keyboard, it has a strong 1980s feel to it It is expected to cost less than $250 and will appeal to those looking for a Psion 5MX replacement Amber.Page , an AI startup for writers, has teased a new keyboard case that transforms an iPhone into a portable, laptop-like writing devic
American Express Green Card Review: Underrated 3x Points Card
1KOne Mile at a Time / 13h
Link: Apply now for the American Express® Green Card In this post, I want to take an in-depth look at the American Express® Green Card , which is underrated and often overlooked. In my opinion, this is a great card for anyone looking to earn travel rewards with a card that has great bonus categories and a fair annual fee. The information and associated card details on this page for the American E
What DeepSeek AI wont tell you
33Mashable / 13h
In what President Donald Trump called a "wake-up call" for U.S. tech companies (implicating members of his innermost circle , as well), DeepSeek has upended the current market and introduced a new more cost effective alternative to the world of advanced reasoning AI. The supercharged reasoning model is enticingly good at what it does, outperforming some of the most popular models on the market in
Proof that Best Buy has the best cheap QLED TV deals ahead of the big game
Mashable / 13h
SAVE UP TO $1,200: As of Jan. 28, Best Buy's 48-hour Flash Sale features intense discounts on entry-level QLED TVs from TCL and Hisense. Shop 43-inch QLEDs as low as $219.99, 65-inch QLEDs as low as $349.99, and more, with a total of eight sizes to choose from. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Hisense and TCL QLED TV deals Shop Best Buy's 48-hour Flash Sale The swan song of NFL season is ki
Why Garmin Watches Are Showing a 'Blue Triangle of Death' (and How to Fix It) [UPDATED]
Lifehacker / 13h
If your Garmin watch is showing a blue triangle, you’re not alone—Garmin has acknowledged that other users are experiencing this, and has published instructions for fixing it. The issue affects several models of watch, including Fenix, Epix, and Forerunner watches. The company initially told me in an email: “Garmin is researching reports of devices displaying a blue triangle when starting a GPS a
7 Ways I Managed to Take Back Control of My iPhone Notifications
How-To Geek / 13h
iPhone notifications can be incredibly useful, but when you get too many of them, it's easy to lose sight of the ones that really matter. Here's how I took back control of my iPhone notifications.
Waymo begins testing robotaxis on LA freeways
21TechCrunch / 13h
Waymo robotaxis have become a common sight on Los Angeles surface streets. Now those driverless vehicles are heading to the city’s network of freeways. The Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle technology company said Tuesday it will begin testing its fleet of robotaxis on the Los Angeles freeway system, including Interstates 10, 110, 405, and 90. These robotaxis […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res
X’s payments app will be available later this year
21Engadget / 13h
It seems that X is getting ready to finally roll out the payments app the company’s leaders have long been promising The company will introduce X Money later this year with Visa as partner, CEO Linda Yaccarino announced. According to Yaccarino, X Money will support person-to-person payments via users’ debit cards with the ability to transfer funds to a bank account, much like Venmo. The service w
Google Play Is Adding an Label for Safer VPNs
How-To Geek / 13h
VPNs have seen an uptick in popularity lately in the United States, largely thanks to more blocked websites, but that doesn't mean that you should go and install the very first VPN you see listed on Google Play. For that reason, Google is implementing an extra security check so you can make sure that you're downloading a trusted one.
This startup is selling for $1B, so why is its founder not proud of the outcome?
TechCrunch / 13h
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week we’re looking at the story behind the sale of Divvy Homes, Ramp’s new product, some notable fundraising deals, 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 story Last week, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
Whole Foods workers form first union since Amazon acquisition
30Engadget / 13h
A majority of workers at a Whole Foods location in Philadelphia have voted to unionize, as reported by Reuters . This makes the Pennsylvania store the first to unionize under Amazon’s ownership, and the second time overall . Workers voted 130 to 100 for representation, according to the National Labor Relations Board, which translates to nearly 60 percent of workers choosing to unionize. Workers a
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