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YouTuber Discovers Major Flaw in 'USB-C' Mushroom Lamp from Kmart
The “USB C” cable that comes with the Inaya Portable Rechargeable Lamp. (Credit: The Stock Pot, YouTube) Recently [Dillan Stock] over at The Stock Pot YouTube channel bought a $17 ‘mushroom’ lamp fr… [+1987 chars]
Researchers Uncover Potential Security Risks Associated with LLMs in Coding
Lots of people swear by large-language model (LLM) AIs for writing code. Lots of people swear at them. Still others may be planning to exploit their peculiarities, according to [Joe Spracklen] and ot… [+1560 chars]
Get the INIU 10000mAh Power Bank Now at a Steep Discount Before Prices Rise
Having a power bank on hand is now essential if you spend most of your time on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Live streaming and videos can quickly drain your smartphone… [+2627 chars]
NordPass: The Essential Solution for Password Management and Online Security
If you’ve ever been asked by Google Chrome to reset a password because of a data breach, then you understand just how unnerving it can be. These notices serve to illustrate the need for securing your… [+2611 chars]
Google Maps Introduces Innovative AI Tools to Enhance Urban Infrastructure and Business Insights
Google Maps is getting a handful of new paid AI-powered tools to help businesses and cities improve roads, manage traffic congestion and learn trends about local areas. The tech giant unveiled new G… [+3148 chars]
Understanding the Shebang Line: How Operating Systems Execute Scripts
One of the delights in Bash, zsh, or whichever shell tickles your fancy in your OSS distribution of choice, is the ease of which you can use scripts. These can be shell scripts, or use the Perl, Pyth… [+1107 chars]
Workhuman Leverages AI to Enhance Employee Recognition
Irish company Workhuman says new technology can help workers feel more valued
Google DeepMind's Resurgence: A Look at the AI Landscape
Even in my most bullish days for OpenAI, I secretly preferred DeepMind. I felt Demis Hassabis was trustworthy in a way Sam Altman couldn't bea true scientist, not a businessman. Also, AlphaGo and Alp… [+6178 chars]
Delving into the HistData Package for Innovative Data Visualizations
Over on BlueSky, I have been working through a few challenges. For the months of February and March, I participated in the DuBois Challenge, where you take a week to recreate some of the powerful vis… [+2096 chars]
Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro to Include Charger in the Box, Exclusively for Indian Market
Nothing launched the CMF Phone 1 back in July of last year, and now it's already teasing the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Unlike the CMF Phone 1, the CMF Phone 2 Pro will in fact ship with a charger in the box, … [+1126 chars]
Thunderboost eGPU Dock: Unleashing Power from Portability
Its 2 a.m. Your ultrabook is wheezing through a Blender render, Chrome tabs are multiplying like rabbits, and somewhere in a Discord thread, someones flexing their water-cooled RTX 4090 rig. You thin… [+5059 chars]
Google and Samsung Collaborate on Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses
A new report reveals that the prototype Android XR glasses that Google recently showed off are slated to be released as a Samsung product as soon as next year, a bit later than other reports have hin… [+1959 chars]
Former OpenAI Employees Support Musk's Lawsuit to Preserve Non-Profit Status
By Anna Tong SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A dozen former OpenAI employees filed a legal brief on Friday backing co-founder Elon Musk's lawsuit aimed at keeping the non-profit status of OpenAI, marking … [+2391 chars]
Introducing Awe: A New Compiler for ALGOL W
ALGOL W is a successor to Algol 60 closely based on A Contribution to the Development of ALGOL by Niklaus Wirth and C. A. R. Hoare. It includes dynamically allocated records, string handling, complex… [+893 chars]
OpenAI Set to Unveil GPT-4.1 and New AI Models
OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-4.1 along with a full version of its o3 reasoning model soon, according to a report from The Verge on Friday. GPT-4.1 will launch along with smaller GPT-4.1 mini a… [+2283 chars]
ColorWare Unveils Fun New Custom Apple Pencils Designed as Crayons
ColorWare today introduced a clever new range of custom Apple Pencils that have been designed to look like crayons. ColorWare is known for its custom-painted Apple accessories and products like AirPo… [+1262 chars]
Introducing the Foot Mouse: An Ornate Fusion of Art and Technology
There are some ideas which someone somewhere has to try. Take [Uri Tuchman]’s foot mouse. It’s a computer mouse for foot operation, but it’s not just a functional block. Instead it’s an ornate inlaid… [+922 chars]
Google Discontinues Pixel 7a, Focuses on Newer Models
What you need to know <ul><li>Google is discontinuing the Pixel 7a, no longer selling the 2023 model on the Google Store.</li><li>The Google Pixel 8a remains available, but is not seeing official di… [+2109 chars]
Samsung Wallet Introduces 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Feature in U.S. Trial
What you need to know <ul><li>A recent email highlights the upcoming start for Samsung Wallet's "Buy now, Pay later" (BNPL) feature.</li><li>Samsung states users can join the waitlist to prepare for… [+2861 chars]
The Rise of Decentralized AI: An Investment Surge Amidst Hype and Potential
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Exciting News: Motorola Expands Wearable Tech with New Earbuds and Smartwatch
What you need to know <ul><li>A tipster alleges that Motorola is working on a new pair of earbuds and a new smartwatch.</li><li>The post states users may see the "Moto Loop Earbuds" and the "Moto Wa… [+2666 chars]
Samsung Makes Galaxy Ring Charging Cases Easily Accessible for $90
What you need to know <ul><li>Samsung's Galaxy Ring charges with a proprietary case, and previously that case was hard to replace in the event it was lost or damaged.</li><li>Now, anyone can easily … [+1990 chars]
Revolutionizing Air Travel: Facial Recognition to Replace Passports and Check-ins
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The Subscription Shift: Garmin and Polar Join the Trend of Paywalls in Wearable Tech
Hardware sales havent been enough for a long time, but Trumps tariffs will likely exacerbate the subscription wars. Hardware sales havent been enough for a long time, but Trumps tariffs will likely … [+4376 chars]
Enhanced Productivity with Logitech's Affordable Mouse and Keyboard Set
I’ve never been a fan of laptop keyboards. It’s better to feel the tactile feedback of a full-sized keyboard with keys that press down as your typeat least that’s my preference anyway. If you primari… [+2025 chars]
Bose SoundLink Flex: A Compact Powerhouse for Music Lovers
In a world of tinny portable speakers, the Bose SoundLink Flex stands apart. This rugged little powerhouse delivers the kind of rich, room-filling sound that makes you wonder how something so compact… [+2731 chars]
Tesla Introduces Affordable Entry-Level Cybertruck with Extended Range
This Cybertruck has no powered tonneau cover. This Cybertruck has no powered tonneau cover. Tesla has a new entry-level Cybertruck with longer range, and its the cheapest model yet at $69,990 befor… [+1861 chars]