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Chance Miller / 9to5Mac : Apple's visionOS doesn't let users rearrange home screen icons or pin web apps to the home screen, particularly limiting as Netflix and YouTube lack native apps   —  In addition to not letting you rearrange home screen icons, visionOS 1.0 also doesn't support the ability to pin web apps to the home screen. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/xz06vKI

A co-branded airline credit card could provide perks and rewards for your favorite airline. from CNET https://ift.tt/F3k6u4Y

Washington Post : X blocking “Taylor Swift” searches as explicit AI images spread is a blunt measure to accomplish a basic moderation task, after gutting “trust and safety” staff   —  The superstar's fans were spurred into action last week after the images, likely generated by AI, began proliferating online from Techmeme https://ift.tt/TP1rqVd

It's a scary situation to be stranded by your solar installer. Here's how you can protect yourself and your panels. from CNET https://ift.tt/yJfG0q8

Chance Miller / 9to5Mac : Zoom announces an app for the Apple Vision Pro, featuring digital personas, 3D file sharing, “real-world pinning” of meeting participants, and more   —  As promised, Zoom will be available on Apple Vision Pro from day one.  Ahead of Vision Pro's launch on Friday … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/VnHk2Ma

We tested several brand-name models to find out which is the best charcoal grill for your next cookout. from CNET https://ift.tt/iHdopgE

Hot sleepers will appreciate the superior temperature regulation, pressure relief and motion isolation of the best gel mattresses. Here are the top choices on the market. from CNET https://ift.tt/E0vZHcD

Joel Khalili / Wired : In his new book, a16z VC Chris Dixon argues blockchain is a morally neutral tech that regulators must differentiate from the crypto industry's casino culture   —  In his new book Read Write Own, investor Chris Dixon mounts a defense of blockchain, arguing it can save society from the monopoly power of tech giants. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ty6JSkv

If you're new to 3D printers and want something that's easy to use and versatile, consider taking advantage of this 10% discount on the Bambu A1 Mini. from CNET https://ift.tt/BrJy7lT

Jonathan Randles / Bloomberg : FTX is unloading cryptoassets as bankruptcy advisers look to repay customers; filings: its affiliates' cash pile grew from $2.3B in October to $4.4B at 2023 end   —  - Cash of key affiliates rose to about $4.4 billion at end-2023  — Increased cash coincided with rising value of customer claims from Techmeme https://ift.tt/OWPjFbu

The best mattress for couples will cater to two people's sleeping needs. After testing more than 100 online beds, we've narrowed down the best options that you can buy. from CNET https://ift.tt/52nAGRS

The rewards may be lower, but debit cards can let you safely earn cash back without risking credit card debt. from CNET https://ift.tt/LMnPe37

Bill Toulas / BleepingComputer : Microsoft details the techniques that the Russian hacking group Midnight Blizzard used to breach the email accounts of its executives and other organizations   —  Microsoft confirmed that the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service hacking group, which hacked into its executives' email accounts in November 2023 … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/D5vkBwU

Danilo Masoni / Reuters : ASML's stock rises 10%+ to reach a $350B+ market cap on the AI boom, becoming Europe's third most valuable company; ASML is up 19%+ in 2024   —  ASML Holding (ASML.AS) shares hit a fresh record high for a second straight day on Thursday, bringing the Dutch group's market cap above $350 billion … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/gjPU1ld

Shopping for your next bed? Here are the best mattresses that we think are worth buying according to our testing experiences. from CNET https://ift.tt/VebEGm3

Ash Parrish / The Verge : Twitch changes the Prime Gaming subscription payout model to a fixed rate, expands the Partner Plus Program, and removes the $100K cap for 70/30 revenue share   —  Twitch is making big monetization changes again in an attempt to make a more sustainable system, lowering earnings in some places and raising them in others. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/j3KqUa1

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : Sources: Apple pivots to a less ambitious design for its upcoming EV, from Level 4 autonomy to Level 2+, and pushes back its launch from 2026 to 2028 or later   —  - After board meetings, car downgraded to Level 2+ autonomy  — Company pushes back launch from 2026 to 2028 at the earliest from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ohjmydY

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The Information : Source: Brex told employees that the fintech is cutting 282 jobs, or ~20% of its staff, saying the team grew “too quickly” and its CTO and COO are stepping down   —  Brex is cutting 20% of its workforce and shaking up senior management ranks in a new effort to slash its cash burn … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/1N6ODRM

If you can't qualify for a standard credit card, secured credit cards can help build your credit so that you will be able to in the future. from CNET https://ift.tt/HLuS8xk

Lauren Weber / Wall Street Journal : Researchers: only 18 companies of 391 analyzed seem to have followed a NYC law that went into effect six months ago and requires disclosure of hiring algorithms   —  The law requires employers to disclose how algorithms screen job candidates  —  It has been six months since New York City began enforcing … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/1PgE5pv

Learning a new language can be a lot of fun, especially if you plan to travel and use that language regularly, and this deal on Beelinguapp is perfect for that. from CNET https://ift.tt/VQErXOc

Want to watch the Houston Texans play the Baltimore Ravens? Here's everything you need to stream Saturday's game at 4:30 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN and ESPN Plus. from CNET https://ift.tt/wMgbQmd

After your tax return is filed, you can check the status to see when your refund should arrive. We'll tell you how. from CNET https://ift.tt/R17XtLo

Kia Kokalitcheva / Axios : After two failed attempts, a bipartisan effort is being made to remedy the issues caused by US tax law Section 174, which forces amortization of software labor   —  The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is impacting some startups' tax bills, thanks to a provision that changes how R&D costs are deducted. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/umIBjd3

You can snatch up the DualBrew Pro coffee maker for just $160 at Best Buy, but you need to get your order in soon. from CNET https://ift.tt/RSjcKP0

Barry Schwartz / Search Engine Roundtable : Google says 404 Media's report claiming Google is “boosting” AI-written article is misleading since the writer sorted news content by date rather than relevance   —  In short, Sullivan said that the way they filtered Google News was by date and not relevancy (relevancy filtering is the default) … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/MBigs81

Ditch the monthly subscription altogether and save a ton on lifetime access to Prism Drive storage with this deal before it's gone. from CNET https://ift.tt/owNIUkn

Alex Heath / The Verge : Zuckerberg says Meta wants to build AGI and open source it, brings Meta's AI group FAIR closer to generative AI team; Meta will own 340K+ H100 GPUs by 2024 end   —  And he wants Meta to open source it.  Eventually.  Maybe. … Fueling the generative AI craze is a belief that the tech industry … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/NGcHqb2

Eugene Kim / Business Insider : Sources: Amazon plans a paid version of Alexa by June 2024, with an AI-powered version of Alexa, but internal politics and technical issues plague the project   —  - Amazon is working on a new paid subscription plan for its Alexa voice assistant.  — The new plan would use an upgraded, AI-powered version of Alexa. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/TSY6kIn

Reusable water bottles are the way to go. Here are our favorite filtered water bottles, tested and reviewed. from CNET https://ift.tt/0rKSxAQ

Here's how to nab the a discount on the Samsung Galaxy S24 (before it even launches). from CNET https://ift.tt/hDIBSOF

Adam Samson / Financial Times : Documents show Turkey told ISPs to block access to 16 VPN services, fueling concerns of the government stifling news and information before elections in March   —  New controls on VPNs underline Erdoğan's moves to curb freedom of information  —  Turkey is tightening its censorship … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/efG2rbs

Find out which models are the best of the best. from CNET https://ift.tt/rH9bWlh

Lubbock Power & Light moves into ERCOT, where its customers must choose a new electric provider or one will be chosen for them. from CNET https://ift.tt/R296HUk

Whether you're monitoring your health or trying to lose a few pounds, there is a right and wrong way to weigh yourself. Here's how to do it right. from CNET https://ift.tt/lAUh587

Emma Roth / The Verge : Interoperability across ecosystems was one of CES 2024's main themes, with widespread support for Qi2 wireless charging perhaps being the most significant shift   —  Last year, you couldn't mention CES without bringing up Matter.  It was a pivotal year for the smart home standard … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/8lJqM4Q

Get the Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee and espresso maker, a milk frother, free coffee and a $50 Nespresso credit for just $170. from CNET https://ift.tt/FQK3xg2

Alex Kantrowitz / Big Technology : Apptopia: WhatsApp's daily business users increased by 80% in the US in 2023 after a 122% jump in 2022, and daily users in the US grew by 9% in 2023   —  The leading global messaging app is having its breakout moment in the U.S. with some help from Tim Cook and a bit of planning. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/1ZHLxhU

At CES 2024, we tried on and learned about Nuance Audio glasses, which use a technology similar to AirPods Pro 2 to help people hear better without dedicated hearing aids. from CNET https://ift.tt/1eKIUfV

Sandali Handagama / CoinDesk : Some crypto advocates welcome bitcoin ETFs as an inevitable part of going mainstream, while others worry they threaten the original promise of decentralization   —  They make the asset class “less of a scary concept” to mainstream audiences, bitcoin advocate Jameson Lopp said.  —  Register Now from Techmeme https://ift.tt/fX1DOdl

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Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch : X has quietly removed the ability for paying subscribers to set an NFT as a profile picture, a feature Twitter launched in early 2022   —  On Tuesday, Elon Musk's X wrote about a grand vision for the company in 2024, which includes launching peer-to-peer payments and more AI-powered tools. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Zc4fqgW

If you love making pizza, grab this deal that reduces the price of one of our favorite pizza ovens to just $270. from CNET https://ift.tt/LZ97ryW

Devindra Hardawar / Engadget : Micron announces LPCAMM2, thinner and lighter laptop RAM that may replace SODIMM, the nearly 25-year-old standard, as Samsung, Dell, and more also make progress   —  It's thinner and lighter than standard notebook RAM, and it's upgradeable unlike soldered memory.  —  Laptop RAM is facing a conundrum. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/gVO9i7d

Drivers and passengers will soon be able to engage their VW car or SUV in complex or idle chitchat. from CNET https://ift.tt/Y4AVwOm

Stephanie Palazzolo / The Information : Source: Perplexity, a generative AI search engine with a Pro tier for file upload, choice of model, and unlimited queries, has doubled ARR since October to ~$6M   —  It's not often that a young startup takes on a 25-year-old, $1.8 trillion tech behemoth.  But for Aravind Srinivas … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/jVpH6IK

A new Clicks case with a hardware keyboard for recent iPhone Pro models is launching at CES 2024. from CNET https://ift.tt/C56cStk

Ben Schoon / 9to5Google : Acer announces Intel Core Ultra-based Swift laptops, including the Swift X 14 with Nvidia RTX 4070 and 120Hz OLED display, starting at $1,399   —  Acer is rolling out new laptops based on Intel Core Ultra including the Acer Swift X 14, a powerhouse PC with Intel Core Ultra, RTX 4070, a 120Hz OLED display, and more. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/A8TuXPU

Ann Carrns / New York Times : The US IRS starts testing its free, “mobile friendly” direct e-filing system with some low- and moderate-income taxpayers in 12 US states   —  Residents of 12 states are eligible to participate if they meet certain criteria.  But the agency's plans have already met resistance from tax preparation companies. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Um0sklD

Not many banks offer 10-year CDs -- but a handful of banks will pay you up to 4% for the next decade. from CNET https://ift.tt/fCn6uOv

The $50 controller comes courtesy of accessory-maker PDP. from CNET https://ift.tt/19b6fVt

The premium home brand just unveiled a series of bathroom, shower and toilet tech ahead of CES. from CNET https://ift.tt/JjOGmk3

Emma Roth / The Verge : A developer finds that Google seems to be working on an upgraded version of Bard called Bard Advanced that will be available through a Google One subscription   —  Google appears to be working on an upgraded version of Bard called “Bard Advanced” that will be available through a paid subscription … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/yT7mws5