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technology
Catly does not use generative AI or contain NFTs, devs say
After stirring up controversy at The Game Awards, Catly developer SuperAuthenti Co. has clarified that its game does not use generative AI or...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Edward Snowden Slams Solana Over ‘Centralization’—And SOL Devs Are Pushing Back
Whistleblower Edward Snowden took aim at Solana, renewing an old debate—and prompting SOL believers to defend the network. Solana’s community sought...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Port workers are at war with automation. Can they win?
This article is an installment of Future Explored, Freethink’s weekly guide to world-changing technology. You can get stories like this one straight...
bigthink.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Inventor Builds Six Robot Copies of Himself, Uses One to Give Speeches and Take Questions From Audience
"Originally, I was using this robot for giving lectures when I was busy." Human Xerox Japanese inventor Hiroshi Ishiguro has created a whopping six...
futurism.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / technology
As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back
The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help...
apnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
AnandTech, mainstay of computer hardware reviews, closes after 27 years
Site was founded by a 14-year-old Anand Lal Shimpi in 1997. Few '90s tech sites other than Ars Technica are still operating here in 2024, and...
arstechnica.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Pixel Phone app adds Christmas & Fireworks Audio Emoji, tests new video call button
The latest round of Pixel Audio Emoji celebrates Christmas and the New Year, while the broader Phone by Google app is testing a more prominent...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Amazon has apparently delayed the AI-powered Alexa to 2025
Amazon's AI assistant is having some trouble. Amazon might be in a pickle with the promised AI upgrades to Alexa. Bloomberg reported that the company's...
mashable.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Nvidia warns gamers of an incoming GPU shortage
Get ready for yet another GPU shortage, as Nvidia has warned about potential shortages in the current quarter. Although the company’s third-quarter...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Redwood Materials preps for expansion spree with new R&D center in San Francisco
Redwood Materials has been on an expansion tear in recent years — growth that has extended the lithium-ion battery recycling and materials startup’s footprint well...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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apps / technology
Gentler Streak update makes it easier to find health information
Gentler Streak, the Apple Design Awards-winning fitness and wellness app, is getting another update – this time to make the app even easier and more intuitive...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Survey shows people are very concerned by Pixel 9a's connectivity downgrade
Many polled readers are taking a wait-and-see approach, but some consider it an outright dealbreaker. The Google Pixel 9a looks like one of the better...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Nintendo says the Switch successor will be compatible with Switch games
The company says that Nintendo Switch Online will make its way to the technically still-unannounced console, too. Nintendo hasn’t announced its Switch successor yet,...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Spotify’s AI playlist builder is now available in the US
AI playlists can now be created on the Spotify mobile app by subscribers in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. Spotify is expanding an...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
R29 Editors On How They’re Protecting Their Peace In 2025
There's plenty of pressure at the top of a new year to implement changes — changes that are going to make you shiny, new, better. It's...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Gavin Newsom signs bills to help provide AI protections for actors
The California governor signed legislation aimed at protecting performers’ likenesses during life and after death. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Tuesday aimed at...
nbcnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
TikTok brings its paid subscriptions to more creators
Previously, only LIVE creators were eligible for subscriptions. TikTok is expanding its eligibility to creator subscriptions. Previously known as LIVE Subscription, the monetization feature was...
mashable.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Tether Invests $ 775 Million in Rumble Following YouTube Rival's Bitcoin Push
Stablecoin issuer Tether has committed $ 775 million to rising streaming video platform Rumble, which has adopted a Bitcoin reserve...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
DJI challenges its 'Chinese military company' Pentagon designation in court
The company has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense. DJI has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense over its addition...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
‘They don’t protect your account’: PayPal customer says hackers took $ 13,000 from her account over 4 minutes. Then PayPal sent a debt collector after her
‘Removing all account links from PayPal now.’ Is PayPal a safe platform to use? According to this user, you better watch out with having linked...
dailydot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Video game industry makes it easier to find accessible games for disabled players
A new uniform system will make it clear which games are truly accessible. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a national video game industry trade association,...
mashable.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
FAA Bans Drones Over New Jersey Amid Surge in Sightings
The FAA has issued restrictions over 20 New Jersey cities following more than 5,000 drone reports since November. The U.S. Federal Aviation...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Meta bans Russian state media outlet RT over "foreign interference" scheme
Meta is banning RT and other Russian state media outlets due to "foreign interference activity" after the U.S. accused the organizations of advancing...
axios.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Forget SaaS: The future is Services as Software, thanks to AI
As software becomes the worker, Software as a Service is being turned on its head by artificial intelligence. Meet 'Services as Software.' For at...
zdnet.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Meta rethinks smart glasses with Orion
Meta Connect 2024 was this week, showcasing new hardware and software to support two of the company’s big ambitions: AI and the metaverse. CEO Mark...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Nvidia CEO: "We can't do computer graphics anymore without artificial intelligence"
In context: Upscaling tech like Nvidia's DLSS can enhance lower-resolution images and improve image quality while achieving higher frame rates....
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Facebook is pushing 'local' content and events to try to win back young adults
The company is also bringing a new Communities feature for Messenger. Meta has spent the last few years saying that “young adults” are crucial to...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
WhatsApp now lets users tag other people in Status
WhatsApp has been working on a lot of new features recently, and there are more coming soon. The Meta-owned platform will soon let users tag...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Hacker sentenced over bitcoin theft worth billions
A hacker who helped launder the proceeds of a bitcoin theft from a cryptocurrency exchange was sentenced to five years in prison for his role...
foxbusiness.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
HDMI version 2.2 adds support for bandwidth of up to 96Gbps
The new spec also includes official certification for Ultra96 branded cables. With the increasing popularity of 4K and even 8K displays, today at CES 2025 the...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
18 states want the SEC to stop enforcing crypto regulation
Mysteriously, all the attorneys general suing are Republican. Also, there’s a crypto group involved. The US Securities and Exchange Commission wants to “unilaterally wrest...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
The Best Red Carpet Looks At The 2025 Grammy Awards
It’s officially awards season, and that doesn’t only mean celebrating the latest and greatest in movies and TV, but the songs and artists...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Alexa Plus is coming to almost every Echo — but your favorite skill might not make the cut
You need a smart display to get early access. The new souped-up Alexa voice assistant, Alexa Plus, is scheduled to arrive in the next few...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
11 More of the Most Fun Things We’ve Seen at CES
As our week in Las Vegas winds to a close, here’s one more look at the most clever, smart, and forward-thinking tech at CES 2025....
wired.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Nintendo and Pokémon are suing Palworld maker Pocketpair
Palworld is accused of infringing ‘multiple patent rights’ that belong to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Southeast Asia Groups Using Crypto to Carry Out 'Larger Scale and Harder to Detect' Crimes: UN
The report said "organized crime groups are exploiting vulnerabilities, and the evolving situation is outpacing governments’ capacity to contain...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Fortinet confirms customer data breach
On Thursday, cybersecurity giant Fortinet disclosed a breach involving customer data. In a statement posted online, Fortinet said an individual intruder accessed “a limited number...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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gaming / technology
'I skipped college to make games - now I'm Roblox's top developer'
When Osian Taubman-Edwards came across an advert for Roblox on YouTube, it immediately sparked his interest. Over a decade later, the 32-year-old is Roblox's top...
bbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
This pocket-sized device will bring wireless streaming powers to any speaker or audio kit
This pocket-sized device will bring wireless streaming powers to any speaker or audio kit This pocket-sized device will bring wireless streaming...
whathifi.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple Notes, Calendar & Reminders : Ultimate iOS and macOS Productivity System
Ever feel like your productivity tools are working against you instead of for you? Between juggling multiple apps, syncing issues, and endless...
geeky-gadgets.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google Almost Cut Ad Exchange Fees Ahead of Antitrust Crackdown
Eight years ago, Google debated slashing the fees for its advertising exchange — the highest in the industry — after websites developed a way to...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff / technology
These 10 Hidden AI Animation Tools Made Me $ 20,000/Month - And They're Completely Free!
In an era where visual content reigns supreme, animation has become a crucial element of storytelling, marketing, and creative expression. What once...
corexbox.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Hackers are putting lives at risk at hundreds of hospitals across the country
Hackers are putting lives at risk at hundreds of hospitals across the United States. According to a new report from Microsoft, ransomware attacks on healthcare...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Newsom Says He’s Concerned About ‘Chilling Effect’ of AI Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he is concerned about a potential “chilling effect” on the development of artificial intelligence posed by a...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Zynga says it will fight $ 45 million fine for infringing decades-old IBM patents
It's a fight over IP that pre-dates the internet. The internet is so core to how modern life operates that it's easy to forget how...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Sony announces the PS5 Pro after teasers and leaks
The PS5 Pro will debut on November 7th — here’s everything we know so far. The PS5 Pro is official. After months of leaks, Sony...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
‘There’s so many ways this could go wrong’: Should you be scared of AI? Experts say absolutely
‘There are headlines you do not want.’ Like most technology advancements that came before it, artificial intelligence feels like the Wild West. But...
dailydot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Samsung admits its bad software update bricked a lot of soundbars
The company is offering free repairs for affected devices. Samsung has confirmed to The Verge that a “software update error” is what broke “certain 2024 soundbar...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Amazon is shutting down Freevee
Now that Prime Video has ads, the distinctions between the two services had gotten a bit murky. Amazon is going to shut down Freevee, its...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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beauty / technology
What Beauty Editors Are Buying At Nordstrom
When shopping for beauty products, it’s easy to gravitate to specialty stores like Sephora and Ulta, where where every aisle is dedicated to all...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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