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Anthropic is in advanced talks to raise $2 billion dollars in a deal that would value it at $60 billion, making it the latest artificial-intelligence startup to seize upon investor euphoria for the technology. WSJ: The funding round is being led by the… Continue reading AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funding Valuing it at $60 Billion
A new program from the FCC should make it easier to find devices you can trust. Continue reading Buying a smart home device? Look for this new cybersecurity seal – here’s why
An anonymous reader shares a report: Mark Zuckerberg built up Facebook’s content-policing efforts in the wake of Donald Trump’s first presidential election. Now the Meta Platforms CEO is reversing course as he embraces a second Trump presidency. Meta i… Continue reading Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cited the recent elections as a ‘cultural tipping point’ for restoring free speech. Continue reading Meta ditches fact checking for community notes – just like on X
While tech brands here are showcasing high-concept and futuristic gear, some great devices you can buy now have also been unveiled – including an HP desktop, an MSI gaming laptop, and a Displace true-wireless TV. Continue reading The best CES 2025 products you can buy right now
A widely used DNA sequencer lacks crucial firmware security protections, potentially exposing genetic research facilities to cyberattacks, security researchers said on Tuesday. The Illumina iSeq 100, deployed at 23andMe and thousands of laboratories wo… Continue reading Popular DNA Sequencer Left Vulnerable By 7-Year-Old Firmware, Unfixed Security Flaws
If you want to be diligent about proving your sources within Google Documents, Grammarly has a new feature you’ll want to use. Continue reading Grammarly just made it easier to prove the sources of your text in Google Docs
Satechi unveiled new travel-friendly charging solutions at CES 2025, including the OntheGo Power Banks and Wireless Chargers. Continue reading Satechi’s new MagSafe accessories charge all your mobile devices on the go
Complaints and ridicule have been mounting about mistakes by the iPhone maker’s hyped feature, and its flaws risk a serious setback. Bloomberg: If you’ve seen any of Apple’s marketing lately, you’ll know the latest iPhone is billed as the first “built … Continue reading Apple’s AI Is Proving It’s Anything But Intelligent
The latest OnePlus handset sets a high standard for every other flagship phone this year. But there’s still one thing holding it back from greatness. Continue reading I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro Max with the OnePlus 13 – and didn’t regret it