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Multiple platforms offer anime, and these streaming services are among the best for watching titles like Oshi no Ko, Jujutsu Kaisen and Kaiju No. 8. from CNET https://ift.tt/EnLyB0z

Benj Edwards / Ars Technica : IEEE stops accepting papers with the “Lenna image”, featuring a 1972 Playboy model, after complaints that it makes some women feel unwelcome in computer science   —  Use of “Lenna” image in computer image processing research stretches back to the 1970s. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/wfM1Czg

Elevated w/ UV protection, 36". from CNET https://ift.tt/BZ8Yp53

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch : Researcher: Instagram is testing Blend, which creates a feed of Reels for two friends to share based on shared interests and Reels they shared with each other   —  Instagram is developing a “Blend” feature that creates a private feed of Reels recommended for you and a friend. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Nr6gCU1

Alex Kantrowitz / Big Technology : A profile of DeepMind's Demis Hassabis, who was just knighted, as some wonder if he can navigate Google's bureaucracy and turn AI research into great products   —  The DeepMind founder has a track record of insane AI breakthroughs.  Can he do it within the Google mothership? from Techmeme https://ift.tt/TJ96MHz

The latest Wells Fargo card earns impressive rewards but falls short – for now -- in terms of point-transfer partners from CNET https://ift.tt/fIikDGp

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : Sources: Apple plans to launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in early May; iPad Pros will get OLED displays, while iPad Air will get a 12.9" screen option   —  - Company's tablet line hasn't been updated in about 18 months  — Latest iPad Pro will get OLED; Air will have new screen size from Techmeme https://ift.tt/lNgZ0sk

The NCAA tournament has hit the Sweet 16 stage, and you need only two streaming apps to watch every game. from CNET https://ift.tt/tyGJFo6

Rashi Shrivastava / Forbes : NY-based Hume, which is building a conversational AI that it claims can interpret emotions based on people's voices, raised a $50M Series B at a $219M valuation   —  Hume has raised $50 million in funding at a $219 million valuation to build “empathic” conversational AI.  —  Alan Cowen feigns a dejected expression. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/zqw4eVl

European giants take on the Selecao for the first time in 11 years in Madrid. from CNET https://ift.tt/bBiP8Zq

Ashlee Vance / Bloomberg : A look at MatX, which was founded by ex-Google engineers, has raised $25M, and hopes to design chips that are 10x faster than Nvidia's GPUs at training LLMs   —  A new startup called MatX from former Google engineers reflects a renewed enthusiasm for chipmakers. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ymYeE2V

Our picks of the best mattresses with optimal support and comfort for heavier bodies, as tested by our mattress experts. from CNET https://ift.tt/e0wiAIK

Max A. Cherney / Reuters : UXL Foundation, backed by Google, Intel, and others, plans to build tools to power multiple types of AI accelerator chips and break Nvidia's CUDA dominance   —  Nvidia (NVDA.O) earned its $2.2 trillion market cap by producing artificial-intelligence chips that have become the lifeblood powering … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/utDNXIm

We've tested and reviewed the best home security cameras for indoors and outside your home. These are our top recommendations for security cam brands like Arlo, Ring, Google Nest and more. from CNET https://ift.tt/FQDkuLi

Alexa Corse / Wall Street Journal : Despite X's push to attract creators, its strategy remains unclear, as some creators cite concerns about the state of X's ad business and inconsistent payments   —  Despite platform's push, many creators say X is still a long way away from becoming a major source of revenue for them from Techmeme https://ift.tt/75DKePw

With Mint on the way out, I tested several alternatives to find my next budgeting app. from CNET https://ift.tt/03QZNXf

Weatherstripping is a quick project that can lower your heating and cooling bills for years. Take 40% off the necessary supplies during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. from CNET https://ift.tt/5n9eaMQ

Barry Schwartz / Search Engine Land : Google is testing AI overviews in the main Google Search results with some users, even if they do not opt in to the Search Generative Experience labs feature   —  Some users who do not opt in to the Google Search labs SGE feature may see AI overview answers in the search results.  —  Chat with SearchBot from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Xf9hGT6

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch : Mark Zuckerberg says Threads is adding live scores for NBA games, and plans to add support for additional leagues in the future   —  Threads, the Twitter-like app from Instagram, is adding live scores for sports games.  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Friday that Threads … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/wkV54Dr

Jason Snell / Six Colors : A look at DOJ's case against Apple, which has some strong points but also includes some silly arguments like Apple affecting “the flow of speech” via Apple TV+   —  The U.S. Department of Justice, 15 states, and the District of Columbia sued Apple on Thursday. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/6QADBKj

Your next bed is here. Our sleep experts tested and ranked the best mattresses on the market -- here are our top picks. from CNET https://ift.tt/0Y3bO4E

Niamh Rowe / Fortune : Morph, an Ethereum Layer 2 network that uses a combination of optimistic and zero-knowledge rollup technologies, raised a $19M seed led by DragonFly Capital   —  Morph, a layer-2 Ethereum Virtual Machine, today announced a $19 million seed round led by DragonFly Capital. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/YLFgB7m

If you sleep on your side, you need a bed that will provide pressure relief and support. Here are the top hybrid mattresses for side sleepers, tested and ranked by our sleep experts. from CNET https://ift.tt/tYlGN6v

Get some peace of mind when you upgrade your home with discounted video doorbells and security cameras ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. from CNET https://ift.tt/bWNwoPy

Tripp Mickle / New York Times : After losing two complaints before the US ITC, Apple steps up lobbying to help rewrite ITC rules, asking for public interest to be considered before import bans   —  After losing two complaints before the U.S. International Trade Commission, Apple has stepped up its lobbying to change the agency's practices. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/9GLFtyl

Jing Yang / The Information : Sources: the US accounted for 60% of Temu's GMV in 2023, but the company hopes to reduce the share to as low as 30% by 2025, as US anti-China hostility grows   —  jing@theinformation.com Profile and archive  —  As Chinese shopping site Temu faces mounting hostility toward Chinese companies … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/qvVgyIh

Learn why leftover rice poses a risk of food poisoning and how to avoid it. from CNET https://ift.tt/OJe6LtV

Reuters : After hearing oral arguments, SCOTUS appeared wary of curbing US government contacts with social media platforms to remove posts deemed misinformation   —  U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared skeptical of a challenge on free speech grounds to how President Joe Biden's administration … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/47KsDAt

Find your perfect espresso maker: We've tested the best espresso makers on the market, including Breville, Cuisinart and more, to find the ones worth your money from CNET https://ift.tt/C0xezjQ

Save some greenies on a MacBook. from CNET https://ift.tt/zQt24Mj

Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch : LinkedIn confirms it is working on adding puzzle-based games; a researcher says it is testing ranking companies in the games based on the scores of employees   —  LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned social platform, has made a name for itself primarily as a platform for people looking to network … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/CG5znmW

Ziply Fiber's 50Gbps plan is the fastest of any major ISP, but there's more to the provider than its speed. from CNET https://ift.tt/7dLwB8o

Steven Levy / Wired : Michael Seibel steps down as YC's managing director, says he did not feel disappointed when he was not tapped as CEO but would have accepted the job if offered   —  As the influential startup incubator downsizes—and navigates political pushback—managing director Michael Seibel is taking … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ma2BgYp

Stream the final games live with a prepaid yearly subscription. from CNET https://ift.tt/SsmWw6O

If you're a stomach sleeper, you need a bed that supports your hips and keeps the spine in neutral alignment. Here are the best mattresses for stomach sleepers, tested and rated by our sleep experts. from CNET https://ift.tt/g7LMFwK

Kimberly Chin / Axios : Netherlands-based TheyDo, which helps companies map customer journeys, raised a $34M Series B led by Blossom Capital, bringing its total funding to about $50M   —  Exit Content Preview … - Entrepreneur Steven van Belleghem, HighSage Ventures and 20Sales also participated. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/8RtSZFE

Tom Warren / The Verge : Microsoft plans to release a unified Teams app on Windows 11 later this year, letting users switch between multiple tenants and personal or work account types   —  Microsoft is finally creating a single version of Microsoft Teams that will allow you to switch between personal and work accounts easily. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/tu7nhV1

Gamers and creatives seeking peak performance should check out one of Dell's biggest sales of the year. from CNET https://ift.tt/0W3yhAf

Kirsten Korosec / TechCrunch : Waymo plans to debut its Waymo One robotaxi service in LA on March 14, gradually onboarding from a 50K+ waitlist, and in Austin commercially by the end of 2024   —  Waymo will begin offering a robotaxi service to the public in Los Angeles this week and in Austin by the end of the year … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Wyo7lmR

These ear hook earbuds are among the best options for workout enthusiasts, and they're down to an all-time low right now. from CNET https://ift.tt/0Z2IpSj

Charlotte Trueman / DatacenterDynamics : Meta details its two new data center scale clusters, both containing 24,576 Nvidia H100 GPUs that the company is using for AI workloads like training Llama 3   —  Have been built to support AI research and development  —  Meta has shared the details of the hardware, network, storage, design … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/J1p7QR3

Follow an exercise training program at home without spending any money. from CNET https://ift.tt/wb1ctWB

Washington Post : A look at the challenges of academic AI research, as costs to develop generative AI models grow rapidly and tech companies' salaries drain academia of talent   —  With eye-popping salaries and access to costly computing power, AI companies are draining academia of talent from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Vw9yNGU

We tested the best treadmills, including popular ones from Peloton and NordicTrack, to help you find the best option for your home. from CNET https://ift.tt/uTYhPvj

Here are some highly rated series to watch on Max, plus a look at what's new in March. from CNET https://ift.tt/RDEd5LQ

If you've been struggling to get good sleep, use any of these tried-and-true expert tips to change your nightly habits. from CNET https://ift.tt/hpaOg2B

Steve Nadis / Quanta Magazine : In two recent papers, researchers detail a new breakthrough to speed up matrix multiplication, potentially leading to savings in computational power and money   —  By eliminating a hidden inefficiency, computer scientists have come up with a new way to multiply large matrices that's faster than ever. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/4rzkdDw

Leo Schwartz / Fortune : Wyoming passes the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act, a framework to recognize DAOs as legal entities; a16z crypto supported the law   —  On Thursday, Wyoming's Republican governor, Mark Gordon, signed into law the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/G5FPutO

Zac Hall / 9to5Mac : Epic says Apple has reinstated its developer account, clearing the way for its Epic Games Store in the EU; Tim Sweeney says the move followed a swift EU inquiry   —  After a whirlwind of events, Epic Games says Apple has reinstated their App Store developer account. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/yl1MA7F

Caroline Haskins / Wired : Florida charges two teens under a 2022 law for allegedly creating and sharing deepfake nudes of classmates, in what appears to be the first such criminal case   —  In what appears to be the first criminal case of its kind, two teenage boys were charged under a 2022 Florida law … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/lZkB5ri