OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics'
39BBC News / 48min
Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.
What is the release date and launch time for The Last of Us season 2 episode 1?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13min
It's almost time. The Last of Us season 2 premieres this weekend (April 12-13) and if, like me, you can't contain your excitement, you'll want to know when you can watch its opening chapter. Below, I'll explain when you can stream the hugely successful HBO TV Original's latest episode in the US, UK, and Australia. Towards the end of this article, you'll also find a full release schedule for the M
Yellowjackets Season 3 ending explained: We finally know who Pit Girl is
Mashable / 35min
Yellowjackets fans and citizen detectives, you can finally put your yarn walls and elaborate theories away. After three seasons and several fake-outs, we finally know the identity of Pit Girl, the Yellowjacket whose death by literal pitfall ominously kicks off the entire show. As revealed in the Season 3 finale, "Full Circle," our poor, unfortunate Pit Girl is none other than Mari (Alexa Barajas)
Hurdle hints and answers for April 11, 2025
Mashable / 35min
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 April 11
Mashable / 35min
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
Leaders from Accel and Paladin Capital Group join the stage at StrictlyVC London in May
TechCrunch / 1h
Mark your calendar — StrictlyVC London is just around the corner on 13 May. Designed for founders, entrepreneurs, and investors, this exclusive gathering promises deep VC insight and high-value connections. We’re thrilled to welcome our first pair of confirmed speakers: Nazo Moosa, managing director of Paladin Capital Group, and Sonali De Rycker, partner of Accel […]
Passing the torch to a new era of open source technology
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
The practice of developing publicly accessible technologies and preventing monopolies of privately-owned, closed-source infrastructure was a pivotal technological movement in the 1990s and 2000s. The open source software movement was viewed at the time as a form of ‘digital civil duty’, democratizing access to technology. However, while the movement's ethos underpins much of today’s technological
The UK’s Top 6 Mattresses in a Box to Improve Your Sleep in 2025
Wired / 2h
Our UK team has its own guide to the best British mattresses in a box and picks the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress as the best bed you can buy online.
Enjoy incredible works of art on your TV with the 65-inch Samsung The Frame, now $500 off at Best Buy
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $500: As of April 10, the 65-inch Samsung LS03D The Frame QLED 4K TV is on sale at Best Buy for $1,499.99, 25% off its list price of $1,999.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung - 65” Class LS03D The Frame Series QLED 4K with Anti-Reflection and Slim Fit Wall Mount Included (2024) $1,499.99 at Best Buy $1,999.99 Save $500 The weather may be getting warmer, but that doesn't mean y
Get a $40 learn-to-code package and master the tech of tomorrow
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: This coding certification bundle packs everything you need to learn to code, from Python basics to AI development , all for just $39.97 through April 27. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce The 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle £39.97 £1,500 Save £1,460.03 Looking to level up your tech skills or dive into the world of programming? This Premium Learn to Code certificat
How to watch the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 F1 season continues to deliver entertaining racing with a number of drivers in the running to win each round. Sure, McLaren look very strong, but it's what we've been asking for over the last few seasons of predictable finishes. This season looks
I want this 85-inch Insignia Fire TV from Best Buy for $599.99, and you probably should, too
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $300: As of April 10, Insignia 85-inch F50 Series Fire TV is on sale for $599.99 at Best Buy . That’s $300 off its usual $899.99 price tag. Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 85-inch F50 Series Fire TV $599.99 at Best Buy $899.99 Save $300 I never thought I’d say this, but here we are: I’m seriously considering hauling an 85-inch television into my living room because Best Buy i
Tesla Single Motor RWD Cybertruck $69,990
Next Big Future / 4h
Tesla Cybertruck Long Range now available for $69,990 before the $7500 tax credit. It has 362 miles of range. – $62,490 (incl. Federal Tax Credit) – 362 mi of range (est.) w/ Soft Tonneau – 6′ x 4′ bed – 7,500 lbs towing capacity This about the price of the F-150 Lightning. The Ford Lightning ... Read more
Will Adobe's AI agents cause the death of creativity?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
The promise of a lot what we currently call AI is that these tools can streamline some of the most tedious bits of life. They can summarize that meeting you missed without having to read a transcript or they can trim a video without you manually cutting every silent second. Adobe has taken that to the next stage with its new range of AI agent features. Adobe’s new agentic AI actively takes on ful
Lucid Motors wins bankruptcy auction for Nikola’s Arizona factory and other assets
67TechCrunch / 5h
EV startup Lucid Motors has emerged as a surprise winner in the bankruptcy auction for electric trucking company Nikola’s Arizona factory and other assets, according a late Thursday night court filing. Lucid committed around $30 million in cash and non-cash considerations in exchange for the factory, Nikola’s lease on its Phoenix headquarters, and “certain machinery, […]
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 11
Mashable / 5h
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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 11, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 11, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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
Why the climate promises of AI sound a lot like carbon offsets
MIT Technology Review / 8h
The International Energy Agency states in a new report that AI could eventually reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, possibly by much more than the boom in energy-guzzling data center development pushes them up. The finding echoes a point that prominent figures in the AI sector have made as well to justify, at least implicitly, the gigawatts’ worth of electricity demand that new data centers are plac
A Year After Bluey Went on Hiatus, Fans Have to Make Do With Merch and a Concert Livestream
Gizmodo / 8h
Fans of the beloved Ludo Studio animated show about a family of Heeler dogs are hungry for more.
Tesla used car listings skyrocketed in March
100+TechCrunch / 8h
A growing number of Tesla owners are putting their used vehicles up for sale, as consumers react to Elon Musk’s political activities and the global protests they have fueled. In March, the number of used Tesla vehicles listed for sale on Autotrader.com skyrocketed, Sherwood News reported, citing data from Autotrader parent company Cox Automotive. The […]
ChatGPT can now remember and reference all your previous chats
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
OpenAI today announced a significant expansion of ChatGPT's customization and memory capabilities. For some users, it will now be able to remember information from the full breadth of their prior conversations with it and adjust its responses based on that information. This means ChatGPT will learn more about the user over time to personalize its responses, above and beyond just a handful of key
Researchers concerned to find AI models hiding their true “reasoning” processes
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Remember when teachers demanded that you "show your work" in school? Some fancy new AI models promise to do exactly that, but new research suggests that they sometimes hide their actual methods while fabricating elaborate explanations instead. New research from Anthropic—creator of the ChatGPT-like Claude AI assistant—examines simulated reasoning (SR) models like DeepSeek's R1 , and its own Claud
British Airways Visa Signature credit card review: Earn flexible Avios — a must-have for frequent BA flyers
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. British Airways Visa Signature Card overview The British Airways Visa Signature® Card (see rates and fees ) might not be your top choice for using one of your valuable 5/24 slots with Chase. However, its low annual fee, strong earning potential and credits to cover fuel surcharges make it a compelling opti
Tech founder charged with fraud for 'AI' that was secretly overseas contract workers
Engadget / 9h
The US Department of Justice has indicted Albert Sangier for defrauding investors with misleading statements about his Nate financial technology platform. Founded by Sangier in 2018, Nate claimed it could offer shoppers a universal checkout app thanks to artificial intelligence. However, the indictment states that the so-called AI-powered transactions in Nate were actually completed by human cont
Read the Conclusion of This Month’s Epic and Excellent Lightspeed Short Story
Gizmodo / 9h
Part one posted last week; now, read part two of sci-fi story “Does Harlen Lattner Dream of Infected Sheep?” by Sarah Langan.
Stripe CEO says he ensures his top leaders interview a customer twice a month
34TechCrunch / 9h
Digital payments platform Stripe invites customers to join its management team meetings on a bi-weekly basis so it can get “candid feedback,” according to co-founder Patrick Collison. In an April 8 post on X, the fintech giant’s CEO said the company has a customer join for the first 30 minutes of the meeting, which is […]
Google Docs' new AI voice will help you catch mistakes
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Google Docs is introducing a new Audio Overviews feature Audio Overviews can read your documents aloud or summarize them like a podcast The tool aims to help users improve their writing and enable multitasking Reading your writing out loud is one of the best ways to discover any mistakes or awkwardness that could use some editing. But as the writer, you might have a blind spot for your own typos
When Elon Musk Hears About Lives He's Destroyed, He Reportedly Responds With Laugh-Cry Emojis
67Futurism / 9h
As billionaire Elon Musk continues to ravage the government's budget with the help of his so-called Department of Government Efficiency, sources inside the White House are increasingly getting fed up with his antics. As Rolling Stone reported today , some senior State Department officials have come to call him "Crazy Uncle Elon," a nod towards his grating persona. But the story contained another
Google invented new ways to alter movies with AI for The Sphere. Its sure to be controversial.
Mashable / 10h
This summer, The Sphere in Las Vegas is going to debut a new experience: The Wizard of Oz at Sphere . And it's doing so with the help of Google and AI. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. “The power of generative AI, combined with Google’s infrastructure and expertise, is helping us to achieve something extraordinary,” said Sphere Entertainment Executive
Trillions of Rogue Planets ?
Next Big Future / 10h
Astronomers discovered FFPs (free floating planets- rogue planets) more than 20 years ago, using the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope in Hawaii. Since then, observers have spotted hundreds rogue astronomical bodies. In 2023, the James Webb Space Telescope discovered dozens of seemingly physics-breaking rogue objects floating through space in pairs. James Webb Space Telescope near-infrared survey
Anduril Industries Successfully Test Fires Hypersonic Solid Rocket Motor for the U.S. Navy
Next Big Future / 10h
Anduril Industries achieved a significant milestone last month with two successful live-fire tests of its 21-inch hypersonic rocket motor for the U.S. Navy’s STANDARD Missile Program. This rapid and iterative design phase, which was completed in close collaboration with the Navy, positions Anduril to quickly transition to full scale production of this vital capability. The ... Read more
U.S. Navy Cancels HALO Hypersonic Missile
Next Big Future / 10h
The Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive (HALO) missile in development for the U.S. Navy’s high priority Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare Increment 2 (OASuW Inc 2) program has been cancelled. This was announced on the Naval News by Rear Adm. Stephen Tedford, Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons. The U.S. Navy wanted HALO to be ... Read more
How Chef Robotics found success by turning away its original customers
48TechCrunch / 10h
A few years ago, Chef Robotics was hurting. But founder Rajat Bhageria turned it around by doing something that early-stage founders fear to do.
Seska Was Voyager‘s Perfect, Messy Foil
29Gizmodo / 10h
30 years on from the revelation of her betrayal in 'State of Flux,' Seska remains one of Star Trek: Voyager 's most interesting villains.
How the Nintendo Switch 2 Stacks Up Against the PS5 and Xbox Series X
How-To Geek / 10h
The Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here, and one of the biggest questions on everyone’s lips is: how does the console stack up against current-generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft?
Here's an Apple Studio Display alternative for the rest of us - the oddly-named Dough Spectrum Canvas offers 6K resolution
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Dough Spectrum Canvas is an affordable alternative to Apple's Studio Display It is the display every Mac user has been waiting for The display offers a Mac-friendly design, tailored for creatives For many Mac users, Apple’s Studio Display is a highly desirable product, but its steep price will have placed it out of reach for some potential buyers. Tech start Dough is developing the Spectrum Canva
Fintech founder charged with fraud after ‘AI’ shopping app found to be powered by humans in the Philippines
400+TechCrunch / 10h
Albert Saniger, the founder and former CEO of Nate, an AI shopping app that promised a “universal” checkout experience, was charged with defrauding investors on Wednesday, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Founded in 2018, Nate raised over $50 million from investors like Coatue and Forerunner Ventures, most recently raising […]
Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power
84Wired / 10h
President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.
REAL ID deadline is weeks away. Heres what you need to know.
Mashable / 10h
After 17 years of delays , the Department of Homeland Security is set to finally require REAL IDs for Americans boarding domestic flights. Starting on Wednesday, May 7 , U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights (and access military bases and certain federal facilities), according to DHS. In other words, a standard driver's license or state ID without the REAL ID logo, ty
Official Cybertruck Account Explodes in Fury
25Futurism / 10h
Much like Tesla's owner , the official Cybertruck X account appears to be having a normal one on " the everything app ." Responding to "Dirty Tesla," an aggrieved YouTuber who took to Elon Musk's social network to kvetch about his Cybertruck losing half its value in a single year, the person running social media for the janky electric truck — and let's be real, it just might be the company's micr
The Oscars Will Finally Recognize Stunt Design in 2028
50Gizmodo / 10h
The new category comes after years of campaigning for stunt performances to be acknowledged by the Academy.
Yahoo removes DEI pages from its website
26TechCrunch / 10h
Several tech companies have scaled back public commitments to DEI amid a broader crackdown by the Trump administration.
You'll have to wait until April 24 to know if Motorola was brave enough to make a wooden Razr
Engadget / 11h
Motorola is gearing up to announce new phones on April 24, based on a short teaser video the company shared on X. The video shows what looks like two types of phone — presumably a member of the 2025 Razr family and a Moto Edge — sliding and unfolding into place to spell "AI." There's little else to go on from the video other than the April 24, 2025 date and a glimpse of some new finish options fo
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says Google will eventually combine its Gemini and Veo AI models
TechCrunch / 11h
In a recent appearance on Possible, a podcast co-hosted by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said the search giant plans to eventually combine its Gemini AI models with its Veo video-generating models to improve the former’s understanding of the physical world. “We’ve always built Gemini, our foundation model, to be multimodal […]
Your Next Job Interview Might Be With an AI. Here’s How to Ace It
How-To Geek / 11h
Picture this: you’re in a job interview, but instead of a human recruiter, you’re talking to an AI that’s analyzing every word, movement, and pause—welcome to the future of hiring.
You Can Bring Back One-Tap 'Do Not Disturb' to Your Google Pixel
Lifehacker / 11h
Software updates are great when they make features better, but that doesn't always happen. Case in point: a recent Google Pixel update that's brought in a flurry of complaints . One of the least popular changes altered how Pixels handle the Do Not Disturb feature. Previously, you could swipe down from the top of your Pixel's screen and press the Do Not Disturb button in quick settings to toggle i
Sony's first PS5 exclusive of 2025 is... The Last of Us
Engadget / 11h
Naughty Dog is back with yet another way for players to buy The Last of Us . The team announced a new bundle called The Last of Us Complete , which has the latest editions of both award-winning games for the PlayStation 5. This Complete edition runs $100 for the digital bundle, which is available now. A physical collector's edition can be pre-ordered now for $110, with availability expected on Ju
The Last of Us Complete lands on PlayStation 5, along with a Collectors Edition thats up for preorder
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: On April 10, The Last of Us Complete hit the PlayStation 5, which includes PS5-enhanced versions of both games in the iconic series. You can buy the digital version starting today, or you can preorder the physical Collector's Edition , which will be released on July 10. Shop 'The Last of Us Complete' 'The Last of Us Complete' for PlayStation 5 $99.99 at PlayStation 'The Last of Us Complete
ChatGPT now remembers even more about your past conversations
Mashable / 11h
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT's existing ability to remember more information about you. On Thursday, the AI company announced via X that "ChatGPT can now reference all of your past chats to provide more personalized responses." There was already a memory setting that, when toggled on, enabled ChatGPT to remember saved memories and reference them in conversations. But now ChatGPT can remember even
Nintendo Switch 2 tariff impacts: What we know so far
Mashable / 11h
Last week, Nintendo showed off the Switch 2 . I even got to play it . However, that's where the good news ends. Barely 48 hours after the big Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo put a pause on pre-orders in the United States due to President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs , which were put in place just hours after the Direct. Canada eventually got the same treatment, too. When the news firs
Frontier Approved Her 10-Ounce Parrot. Then Told This 81-Year-Old 9/11 Widow To Leave It Behind or Stay Stranded In Puerto Rico.
View from the Wing / 11h
An 81-year-old grandmother from the Bronx flew to Puerto Rico on Frontier Airlines with her emotional support animal. It’s an African Grey parrot (not a Norwegian Blue) and its name is Plucky. However, the airline refused to allow her to fly home with it. Continue reading ...
Cofertility raises a $7M Series A to make egg freezing free
36TechCrunch / 11h
In recent years, focus on career and delayed marriage age is driving some women to consider preserving their fertility through egg freezing. But the steep cost of the procedure, estimated at $10,000 to $15,000 per attempt, means many women can’t afford it during their most fertile years: 20s and early 30s. Cofertility, a startup founded […]
Plane Carrying Members of Congress Involved in Runway Collision in DC
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Two American Airlines jets clipped wings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Rise of the Tariff Surcharge
93Gizmodo / 11h
As the Trump administration continues to play hardball with China, American businesses are raising their prices.
ChatGPT Will Soon Remember Everything You've Ever Told It
Lifehacker / 11h
Be careful what you share with ChatGPT these days: It'll remember everything you say. That's because OpenAI is rolling out a new update to ChatGPT's memory that allows the bot to access the contents of all of your previous chats. The idea is that by pulling from your past conversations, ChatGPT will be able to offer more relevant results to your questions, queries, and overall discussions. Sam Al
OnePlus releases Watch 3 with inflated $500 price tag, won’t say why
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
After modest success with its first two smartwatches, OnePlus was poised to release a third-generation smartwatch early this year. Unfortunately, the company had to delay the Watch 3 from February to April, and now the previously announced $330 price tag is nowhere to be seen. Instead, the OnePlus Watch 3 has launched at an eye-watering $500 in the US, and you can probably guess why. The OnePlus
After Indigenous Outrage, British Woman Apologizes for ‘First’ Claim on Canadian Island
24Gizmodo / 11h
"There is no way in hell a British colonizer is coming to Inuit Nunaat in 2025 and claiming any firsts,” a member of the local Inuit community wrote on social media.
5 Ways Earth's Moon Is Nothing Like the Others
How-To Geek / 11h
It's easy to take our Moon for granted, especially when we're in our homes at night, away from its light. Even when we're outdoors, it's always there above us, waxing and waning in the sky. Familiarity can make us assume that there's nothing that special about our Moon.
Meta Says Its Latest AI Model Is Less Woke, More Like Elon’s Grok
400+Gizmodo / 11h
Leading chatbot models exhibit the inherit biases of the data they have been trained upon, and Meta says too much of it is liberal in nature.
United Club Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which premium option stands out?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The premium rewards card market is full of options. If you’re into maximizing transferable rewards or ready to collect more perks to use with your favorite loyalty program , adding a credit card can be a great choice. Two of our favorite options represent each of these choices. The Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Marriott Bonvoy card offers: Earn valuable points to cover your next stay
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With over 9,000 properties across more than 35 brand names , there is a Marriott hotel for everyone. When it comes to choosing a Marriott card, there are six options from Chase and American Express that offer many perks that can enhance your stay at Marriott properties. Should you apply for one of these ca
Motorola is Launching a New Batch of Folding Razrs Later This Month
Gizmodo / 12h
There could be two or three folding Razr smartphones in this year's spring lineup, all with a little bit of "Moto AI."
Despite Warnings, Minecraft Moviegoers Are Now Bringing Actual Chickens to Theaters
68Gizmodo / 12h
A Minecraft Movie audiences continue to cause chaos in theaters thanks to the irresistible lure of viral fame.
Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights
58Wired / 12h
The United Videogame Workers union is open to any gaming worker in the US and Canada and will focus on industry-wide job loss.
After Bluetooth, China wants to replace HDMI connectors with a faster, more powerful port that could even support 16K
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
China’s GPMI cable could finally replace HDMI and Thunderbolt GPMI supports 16K video, high power, and universal control GPMI offers more speed and power than HDMI ever could Following its push to replace Bluetooth with Nearlink , China is now turning its attention to physical connectors, targeting HDMI, USB4, and Thunderbolt with a new high-bandwidth alternative. The General Purpose Media Interf
5 Windows Settings to Change to Improve Laptop Battery Life
How-To Geek / 12h
Does your Windows laptop's battery drain as quickly as water escaping through a leak? If that seems familiar, you may not be making full use of the built-in features in Windows that help reduce battery consumption. Here’s how you can make your laptop’s battery last longer on a single charge.
Mira Murati’s AI startup is reportedly aiming for a massive $2B seed round
44TechCrunch / 12h
Thinking Machines Lab, the new AI startup from ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is reportedly attempting to close one of the largest seed rounds in history. Business Insider reported on Thursday that Thinking Machines Lab has doubled the target for its seed funding round to $2 billion. The round, should it close according to plan, would […]
Apple's uncharacteristic Siri stumble is bad news for you, and now we may know how it happened and why there's reason for hope
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
As someone who's covered Apple for almost a quarter of a century, this Apple Intelligence Siri chapter is by far its most confounding one. We're now just two months away from the next Apple developer's conference, and it will likely mark an ignominious anniversary for Apple's artificial intelligence efforts. Apple's uncharacteristic failure to deliver on a product promise has shocked many fans. E
Next Month xAI Grok 3.5 Will Be On Top of the AI Leaderboards
Next Big Future / 12h
Elon Musk has said that a new xAI Grok 3.5 will be released soonish which I interpret as being a May release. I am extrapolating the chatbot arena and other metrics assuming that the increase in training compute gives a similar scaled improvement from Grok 2 to Grok 3 (15X more training compute). xAI has ... Read more
Five standout games revealed at today’s Triple-i Showcase
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
"No ads, no hosts, no sponsors, just games." The Triple-i Initiative 's pitch for its now-annual showcase of games, crafted by studios working somewhere between "Solo dev or very small team" and "Investor-minded conglomerate with international offices," promises a lot of peeks at games without a lot of chatter, and once again it delivered. Last year's showcase debuted titles like Norland , Slay t
New simulation of Titanic’s sinking confirms historical testimony
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In 2023, we reported on the unveiling of the first full-size 3D digital scan of the remains of the RMS Titanic —a "digital twin" that captured the wreckage in unprecedented detail. Magellan Ltd, a deep-sea mapping company , and Atlantic Productions conducted the scans over a six-week expedition. That project is the subject of the new National Geographic documentary Titanic: The Digital Resurrecti
Google takes advantage of federal cost-cutting with steep Workspace discount
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Google has long been on the lookout for ways to break Microsoft's stranglehold on US government office software, and the current drive to cut costs may be it. Google and the federal government have announced an agreement that makes Google Workspace available to all agencies at a significant discount, trimming 71 percent from the service's subscription price tag. Since Donald Trump returned to the
Hands-on: Handwriting recognition app brings sticky notes into the 21st century
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
For quick reminders and can’t-miss memos, sticky notes are effective tools, and I'd argue that the simplicity of the sticky note is its best attribute. But the ease behind propping up sticky notes also means that it’s easy for people to find their desks covered in the things, making it difficult to glean critical information quickly. Rocketbook, a Boston-based company that also makes reusable not
FDA backpedals on RTO to stop talent hemorrhage after HHS bloodbath
66Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Food and Drug Administration is reinstating telework for staff who review drugs, medical devices, and tobacco, according to reporting by the Associated Press . Review staff and supervisors are now allowed to resume telework at least two days a week, according to an internal email obtained by the AP. The move reverses a jarring return-to-office decree by the Trump administration, which it used
Amazon’s Chinese sellers to raise prices or quit US market as tariffs hit 145%
73Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Chinese companies that sell to US customers on Amazon are reportedly preparing to raise prices or quit the US market because of tariffs imposed by President Trump. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has meanwhile confirmed that he expects the cost of tariffs to be passed on to US buyers. Reuters talked to several individual sellers and a Chinese trade association that represents over 3,000 Amazon sellers for
Elon Musk wants to be “AGI dictator,” OpenAI tells court
74Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Yesterday, OpenAI counter-sued Elon Musk, alleging that Musk's "sham" bid to buy OpenAI was intentionally timed to maximally disrupt and potentially even frighten off investments from honest bidders. Slamming Musk for attempting to become an "AGI dictator," OpenAI said that if Musk's allegedly "relentless" yearslong campaign of "harassment" isn’t stopped, Musk could end up taking over OpenAI and
Try These Fixes If YouTube TV Stopped Working on Your Roku
Lifehacker / 12h
The YouTube TV app has been disappearing for some Roku users. Luckily, if you are among those affected, there are a few fixes you can try for this issue. Starting this week, several users on both Reddit and Roku's forums have separately reported issues opening the YouTube TV app or even locating it on their Roku devices. Those who tried reinstalling the YouTube TV app were able to see an Open App
Has the Dire Wolf Truly Been Resurrected? We Asked the Experts
Gizmodo / 12h
Colossal Biosciences' feat of genetic engineering has people talking, but not every scientist is on board with its claim of having brought back the dire wolf.
Earn 80K Transferable AAdvantage Miles—And Loyalty Points Toward Elite Status
View from the Wing / 12h
>Miles earned on the card (including the initial bonus) accrue into your AAdvantage Business account. If you don't already have one, they open one for you, and you access it with your AAdvantage account number and password. Continue reading ...
The Samsung Frame Pro is finally here: What to know about the most advanced art TV yet
Mashable / 12h
FROM $899.99: Shop Samsung's latest art TVs. Explore The Frame Pro Neo QLED TV starting at $2,199.99 or The Frame QLED TV from $899.99. Shop Samsung's latest Frame TVs Samsung Samsung The Frame Pro Neo QLED 4K TV From $2,199.99 Samsung Samsung The Frame QLED 4K TV From $899.99 Samsung is the innovator of art TVs . The Frame lineup combines the sleek aesthetics of a framed piece of art with the ex
Secretary Brain Worm: RFK Jr. Tells Trump We’ll Know the ‘Cause’ of Autism by Fall
500+Gizmodo / 12h
Trump said autism was caused by "a shot" or something "artificial" that people are consuming.
Daredevil Made Marvel Bleed, and Was Better for It
33Gizmodo / 12h
Ten years ago, the original show threw the first punch that helped superhero adaptations get some dirt under their nails.
Fed Up Trump Officials Are Calling Musk "Crazy Uncle Elon"
50Futurism / 12h
Senior Trump administration officials have reportedly had enough of billionaire Elon Musk's abrasive humor. With the help of his so-called Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has plundered a growing number of government agencies, overseeing brutal budget cuts and mass layoffs, actions deemed by many to be unlawful and unconstitutional . And his grating personal behavior, frequently punctuat
Director of ICE Says Deportations Should Operate More Like Amazon Prime
25Futurism / 12h
When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, he promised his voters that he would run the government like a business : draining the swamp of corrupt bureaucrats, leveraging tax loopholes to keep money flowing, and keeping operations "under budget and ahead of schedule."
