AI Agents Will Be Manipulation Engines
26Wired / 1h
Surrendering to algorithmic agents risks putting us under their influence.
Morrisons customers say Christmas deliveries and discounts not working
BBC News / 32min
The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.
Apples RCS messaging support expands to a lot of new carriers
Mashable / 47min
In late 2023, Apple finally added RCS support for the iPhone. RCS – or Rich Communication Services – is a communications standard for messaging, supported by most Android phones, offering features like group chat, high-res image and video sharing, and typing indicators. Apple's own Message has similar features, but they previously worked only when you texted another iPhone user; if you happened t
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The Invisible Russia-Ukraine Battlefield
Wired / 7min
In Russia’s war against Ukraine, electronic warfare, including signal-jamming, anti-drone weapons, and innovative protections for critical military systems, has become a key piece of the conflict.
Under Pressure, Telegram Turns a Profit for the First Time
NYT > Technology / 10min
Even as Telegram faces legal scrutiny and grapples with billions in debt, it is set to be profitable for the first time as it tries cryptocurrencies, subscriptions and ads.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for December 23 (#561)
How-To Geek / 11min
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
Hurdle hints and answers for December 23
Mashable / 11min
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 23
Mashable / 11min
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
Canoo reportedly puts staff on mandatory unpaid break for weeks
Mashable / 2h
Canoo is having a very unmerry Christmas. Remaining employees of the beleaguered U.S. electric vehicle startup have been placed on a "mandatory unpaid break" according to TechCrunch , with no view to return for a few weeks at minimum. While it isn't uncommon for businesses to close around the end of the year, Canoo's decision to put staff on break from Monday is unlikely to be driven by holiday c
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Microsoft Teams Rooms introduces digital signage and AI features to revolutionize hybrid workspaces
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
New Microsoft Teams Rooms features transform meeting spaces into communication hubs Flexibility for hybrid meetings with third-party platform integration IntelliFrame technology optimizes remote attendee engagement and visibility As the demand for hybrid work solutions grows, Microsoft Teams Rooms is adding digital signage and advanced AI tools aimed at fostering greater collaboration in the work
xAI is testing a standalone iOS app for its Grok chatbot
21TechCrunch / 2h
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, is testing out a standalone iOS app for its chatbot, Grok, which was available only to X users until now. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Fast-track your IT journey with an all-in-one CompTIA certification bundle on sale for £40
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Gain lifetime access to 15 CompTIA certification courses on sale £39.76. Get 15 courses and over 260 hours of IT training covering key certifications like A+, Network+, Security+, and more. Opens in a new window Credit: IDUNOVA The Complete 2024 CompTIA Course Super Bundle by IDUNOVA £39.76 £465.52 Save £425.76 What does this CompTIA course bundle include? It includes 15 CompTIA exam prep
Dune: Prophecys twisty Season 1 finale, explained
Mashable / 6h
Throughout its first season, Dune: Prophecy has hit us with a potent combination of space politicking and sci-fi strangeness, with everything from prophetic visions to magnificent sandworms on the table. In its Season 1 finale, Dune: Prophecy brings all this together for a revelatory conclusion, answering some of our biggest questions from the season, while raising others that will be explored in
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 23, 2024
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 23
Mashable / 6h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 23
Mashable / 6h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
X jacks up Premium+ prices by 37.5%, hits some markets harder
62TechCrunch / 7h
X is raising prices for its top-tier subscription service, Premium+, by 37.5% to $22 a month, marking the largest price increase since Elon Musk bought the platform in 2022. The price hike will first affect U.S. users, going up from $16, effective December 21, according to a statement. Annual subscriptions have also climbed to $229 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
Your ultimate guide to cybersecurity: Protecting your family in the digital world
Mashable / 8h
In today’s digital landscape, anyone can be targeted by cybercriminals . With so much of our lives now happening online, from social connections to schoolwork, having a robust cybersecurity plan is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re just starting to think about your family’s online safety or looking for a refresher on best practices, cybersecurity is a marathon, not a sprint. We’ve
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for December 22 (#560)
How-To Geek / 9h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
The Apple Vision Pro’s Ultrawide Mac Virtual Display is something you have to see to believe
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
We’re in the midst of the Apple Vision Pro’s first holiday season – I know, we all can’t wait to wish it season’s greetings – and there is a fantastic update in the form of VisionOS 2.2. And no, it’s not the arrival of Apple Intelligence . First teased back in June 2024 at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference was a major upgrade to the Mac Virtual Display experience – new display sizes, includi
Quordle today – my hints and answers for Monday, December 23 (game #1064)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wor
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Monday, December 23 (game #561)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today p
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Monday, December 23 (game #295)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information
From lab to life - atomic-scale memristors pave the way for brain-like AI and next-gen computing power
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Memristors to bring brain-like computing to AI systems Atomically tunable devices offer energy-efficient AI processing Neuromorphic circuits open new possibilities for artificial intelligence A new frontier in semiconductor technology could be closer than ever after the development of atomically tunable "memristors” which are cutting-edge memory resistors that emulate the human brain's neural net
NASA's Parker Solar Probe will fly closer to the sun than ever on Christmas Eve
Engadget / 11h
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is still zipping around the sun making history, and it’s gearing up for another record-setting approach this week. On December 24 at 6:53AM ET, the spacecraft’s orbit will take it just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface, according to the space agency. That’ll be the closest it — or any other probe — has ever come to the sun. The milestone will mark the completion o
Sriram Krishnan named Trump’s senior policy advisor for AI
24TechCrunch / 11h
Incoming president Donald Trump has confirmed reports that Sriram Krishnan, until recently a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), will serve as senior policy advisor for AI at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Trump said in a statement that Krishnan will “help shape and coordinate AI policy across government, working with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved
Palantir and Anduril reportedly building a tech consortium to bid on defense contracts
29TechCrunch / 12h
Two big defense tech players, Palantir and Anduril, are talking to tech companies including SpaceX, OpenAI, Saronic, and Scale AI about forming a consortium to bid on Pentagon contracts, according to a report in the Financial Times. The goal, the FT says, is to challenge the dominance of “prime” defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Andaz Scottsdale Review: Suite Upgrade, Globalist Breakfast And Surprising Flaws
View from the Wing / 12h
The main reason I chose this property was the ability through World of Hyatt to confirm a suite upgrade - a 750 square foot Sonoran Suite which has separate bedroom and living room and two separate bathrooms, as well as outdoor sitting areas. That's perfect for me traveling with my wife, daughter and infant son since my daughter can sleep in a separate room on the fold out couch. Continue reading
Inappropriate apps rated as safe for young children are prevalent in the App Store, report warns
22Engadget / 12h
A new report published by the child safety groups Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action details the alarming presence of inappropriate apps that are rated as suitable for children as young as four years old on Apple’s App Store. The groups worked with a researcher to review as many apps as possible in the span of 24 hours, and say they ultimately identified over 200 apps that contained “conc
Marvel 1943 Writer Teases Cap and Black Panther’s Adventurous Team-Up
61Gizmodo / 12h
Amy Hennig offers some insight into the heroic leads of Marvel 1943 and their eventual rivals-to-friends relationship.
