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Amazon plans to release its first TV streaming device powered by Vega OS later this year while courting major publishers to bring their apps to the platform, according to Lowpass, which cites sources familiar with the company’s plans and multiple leaks… Continue reading Amazon To Launch First Vega OS-powered TV Streaming Device This Year
databasecowgirl writes: [Liz Truss will launch an “uncensorable” social media platform this summer.] The shortest-serving prime minister, who was quickly shown the door after crashing the UK economy, claims the platform is needed to take on the Deep St… Continue reading Liz Truss Announces ‘Uncensorable’ Social Media Venture
HP has agreed to a $4 million settlement over allegations of deceptive pricing practices on its website, including falsely inflating original prices for computers and accessories to create the illusion of steep discounts. Ars Technica reports: Earlier … Continue reading HP Agrees To $4 Million Settlement Over Claims of ‘Falsely Advertising’ PCs, Keyboards
Google published a reasonably objective comparison of its Pixel 9a to Apple’s iPhone 16e on its Google Store site, and I agree that the Pixel is the better entry-level smartphone. But I also see this for what it is. And I feel like a lot of the technol… Continue reading Also-Ran (Premium)
No doubt many readers have at times wished to try their hand at blacksmithing, but it’s fair to say that acquiring an anvil represents quite the hurdle. For anyone not …read more Continue reading A Blacksmith Shows Us How To Choose An Anvil
Microsoft has introduced BitNet b1.58 2B4T, the largest-scale 1-bit AI model to date with 2 billion parameters and the ability to run efficiently on CPUs. It’s openly available under an MIT license. TechCrunch reports: The Microsoft researchers say tha… Continue reading Microsoft Researchers Develop Hyper-Efficient AI Model That Can Run On CPUs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Electrek: In its most aggressive attack against offshore wind yet, the Trump administration halted the $5 billion Empire Wind 1, already under construction off New York’s coast. Norwegian developer Equinor annou… Continue reading US Halts $5 Billion New York Offshore Wind Project Mid-Build
Purchasing one of Samsung’s select OLED or QLED TVs or Q-Series soundbars comes with a $400 gift: A Samsung Music Frame. Continue reading Want a free Samsung Music Frame? Buy one of these TVs or soundbars to get one
Google is offering all U.S. college students a free year of its Gemini Advanced AI tools through its Google One AI Premium plan, as part of a push to expand Gemini’s user base and compete with ChatGPT. It includes access to the company’s Pro models, Ve… Continue reading Google Is Gifting Gemini Advanced To US College Students
Following reports of unauthorized access to a legacy Oracle cloud environment, CISA warns of potential credential compromise leading… Continue reading CISA Urges Action on Potential Oracle Cloud Credential Compromise