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Keep your Android devices charged and ready to go with one of the best portable Android chargers around. from CNET https://ift.tt/Q7MzUyY

The Information : Sources: the US is probing whether chip-equipment maker Ronda Korea has been selling parts using tech made by US' Lam Research to sanctioned Chinese companies   —  The U.S. Commerce Department is probing whether a South Korean maker of parts for machines that produce semiconductors has been selling … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/a9rXy1N

Put yourself in the game with a combo deal that includes a remote and goggles for an immersive first-person experience. from CNET https://ift.tt/hA0Qk1p

Cory Weinberg / The Information : Source: cloud GPU provider CoreWeave, which was last valued at $19B and raised ~$10B in equity and debt over the past year, plans an IPO in H1 2025   —  Cloud computing startup CoreWeave, one of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, has been on a fundraising spree … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/tpWioDX

Looking for the best noise-canceling headphones to drown out background noise? We've rounded up the best ANC headphones to help you focus on the sound you want to hear. from CNET https://ift.tt/tuHqlRx

Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo : In a spat on X, Meta's Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun calls out Elon Musk for saying xAI will pursue “truth” as Musk spreads “crazy-ass conspiracy theories” on X   —  Yann LeCun and Elon Musk got into it on X this weekend, exposing key disagreements on AI risks dividing the tech world. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/mZhsN5o

Upgrade your home security hardware with these Memorial Day deals. from CNET https://ift.tt/TGm35Dt

With our rigorous lab testing and expert hands-on experience, we've determined which robot vacuums are the best for your home. from CNET https://ift.tt/pQFnkur

With internet providers offering up to 8000Mbps speeds, Spokane residents have some of the fastest internet speeds on tap, but some internet service providers are better than others. from CNET https://ift.tt/o2hk7LY

Stephanie Stacey / Financial Times : Dating apps are trying to woo Gen Z women by boosting moderation tools and more; Tinder has consistently lost MAUs since 2021 and paid subs fell under 10M in Q1   —  Gen Z is a priority for Tinder and Bumble but threats and unsolicited material from potential suitors often turn users off from Techmeme https://ift.tt/MWGqndV

If you've wanted to redecorate your spaces, you can get Govee smart lights for less this Memorial Day weekend. from CNET https://ift.tt/F4Lqk3X

Comfort while working is the key to productivity. Here are the best office chairs, tested by us. from CNET https://ift.tt/IjhbJVs

Whether you're after a MacBook, Windows PC or Chromebook, these are the best laptops we've tested and reviewed, including the best laptop overall. from CNET https://ift.tt/a2bVCRl

Amazon Layaway may be your ticket to a great deal without having to pay it all up front. from CNET https://ift.tt/5PJL8gX

You can every day of the year at Amazon if you know where to look. from CNET https://ift.tt/q0Qds2G

This Memorial Day, one of our favorite Anker wireless chargers is on sale. from CNET https://ift.tt/T2fl6k0

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Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer : A look at the privacy and security concerns surrounding Microsoft's Recall, which will record everything users do in Windows for up to three months by default   —  Microsoft's announcement of the new AI-powered Windows 11 Recall feature has sparked a lot of concern, with many thinking … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/X7PSRK1

Although Memorial Day is a still a few days off, the sales are happening at Best Buy right now. from CNET https://ift.tt/WNPfvB0

Natasha Lomas / TechCrunch : A bill strengthening the UK Competition and Markets Authority to regulate tech giants like Apple and Google heads toward approval before the UK's July election   —  The UK will shortly get its own rulebook for Big Tech, after peers in the House of Lords agreed Thursday afternoon to pass the Digital Markets … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/BiZ1Fce

This latest round expands debt relief to one out of 10 borrowers with federal student loans. from CNET https://ift.tt/EWzdh5U

Austin Weinstein / Bloomberg : Intercontinental Exchange, which owns the NYSE, agreed to pay $10M to settle SEC allegations that it failed to immediately tell the agency about a hack in 2021   —  The SEC said that in April 2021 ICE learned that its virtual private network had been hacked by a “threat actor.” from Techmeme https://ift.tt/lK4q5ht

Dominic-Madori Davis / TechCrunch : Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet says she is leaving at the end of May for health reasons; Techstars co-founder and board chairman David Cohen will become the new CEO   —  Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet announced on LinkedIn that she is leaving the company at the end of the month for health reasons. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/lfMFhL1

Sam Biddle / The Intercept : Doc: WhatsApp staff warned of traffic analysis flaws where attackers may reveal who is in a conversation; Meta calls them theoretical and not unique to WhatsApp   —  In March, WhatsApp's security team issued an internal warning to their colleagues: Despite the software's powerful encryption … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/3seBi87

Ken Yeung / VentureBeat : Microsoft announces the general availability of its Phi-3 models, including Phi-3-Silica, a 3.3B parameter model that will be embedded on all Copilot+ PCs   —  Microsoft is making more investments in the development of small language models.  At its Build developer conference … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/MVw7Peo

Wes Davis / The Verge : Microsoft debuts the 13.8" and 15" Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X Elite, up to 22 hours of battery, Wi-Fi 7, support for three 4K external monitors, from $1K+   —  Microsoft has taken the wraps off the new Surface Laptop — an Arm-based laptop for consumers. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/alN8Dy1

Commentary: I tried out a 3D Project Starline call, and it felt like making eye contact with someone who wasn't actually there. from CNET https://ift.tt/9XqPSID

Bloomberg : Memo: Didi co-founder Jean Liu steps down as president and board director, positions she has held since December 2014, and will become a “permanent partner”   —  - Liu will become permanent partner, internal letter says  — Company's management will no longer have position of president from Techmeme https://ift.tt/irmo5n4

Getting enough protein to meet your health needs can be difficult if you don’t know where to start. Use this usual guide to help. from CNET https://ift.tt/mc4PiSV

Sean Hollister / The Verge : MSI Claw handheld review: more comfortable grips than ROG Ally or Legion Go but inexcusably bad performance and battery life, Windows holds back handheld gaming   —  Steer clear. … No one should buy an MSI Claw.  It's not technically broken: the first 7-inch Intel Core Ultra handheld gaming PC … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Uj6aBOx

Take a task off your to-do list by bringing the grocery store to you with our favorite grocery delivery services this year. from CNET https://ift.tt/n19Tbs8

Protect your phone from unexpected drops, cracks and scratches with these iPhone 12 cases. from CNET https://ift.tt/W60LNAj

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch : Reddit reintroduces the awards system it shut down in 2023, ends the replacement Golden Upvotes system, and expands its Contributor Program to 35 countries   —  Reddit announced on Wednesday that it is reintroducing its awards system after shutting down the program last year. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/xFdT5P7

These cool gear gift ideas will wow any dad who loves to build and create. from CNET https://ift.tt/Z1vu5NS

Extreme summer heat increases the risk of power grid instability. Here are the regions in the US that will be affected the most. from CNET https://ift.tt/PL1Bryt

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch : TikTok is testing 60-minute videos, which would let media companies post full TV show episodes and put TikTok in even more direct competition with YouTube   —  TikTok is testing the ability for users to upload 60-minute videos, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/eLKr6zy

Android 15 Beta 2 was announced today, during the second day of Google I/O. from CNET https://ift.tt/zVSFe1n

Lawrence Bonk / Engadget : Google unveils Android for Cars updates: new apps including Max, Peacock, and Angry Birds for select car models, Google Cast for Android Automotive OS, and more   —  There are also forthcoming developer tools for creating new experiences.  —  Google just announced at an update coming … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/BJdzDYm

Devindra Hardawar / Engadget : Google debuts Veo, a text-to-video model that outputs at 1080p resolution, and Imagen 3, its highest quality image generation model with improved text rendering   —  It's also targeting recording artists with Music AI Sandbox.  —  It's all AI all the time at Google I/O! from Techmeme https://ift.tt/TqiRzJ8

Here's how to tell if a text, email or phone call is from a hacker trying to access your personal and financial data. from CNET https://ift.tt/XcfMQAN

Tom Warren / The Verge : Microsoft unveils Places, an AI-powered app to help employees on Outlook and Teams better coordinate in-office time, with Copilot integration coming this year   —  Microsoft is attempting to solve the hassle of coordinating with colleagues on when everyone will be in the office. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/VUTrGi5

We tested the best indoor gardens to find the right model for any gardener. Whether you're growing microgreens or a whole salad, you'll find the perfect indoor gardening system. from CNET https://ift.tt/XB1AmW8

Matthew Green / @matthew_d_green : Following attempts to malign Signal as insecure by Telegram's CEO and Elon Musk, a look at why Signal is widely regarded by experts as more secure than Telegram   —  Telegram has launched a pretty intense campaign to malign Signal as insecure, with assistance from Elon Musk. The goal seems to be to get activists to switch away from encrypted Signal to mostly-unencrypted Telegram. I want to talk about this a bit. 1/ from Techmeme https://ift.tt/9ibgmx1

We've tested the best cordless drills available, so you can find the perfect tool for you. from CNET https://ift.tt/jBRt7lu

The merry month of May brings all kinds of great deals, on everything from wireless chargers to AirTags to inflatable paddleboards. from CNET https://ift.tt/rW9wv8g

Nikkei Asia : Sources: Arm plans to set up an AI chip division, aiming to build a prototype by spring 2025, with mass production expected to start later in the year   —  CEO Son seeks to invest $64bn, including in data centers and robotics  —  TOKYO/LONDON — SoftBank Group subsidiary Arm will foray … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/EXNjr4Q

Need to replace your lenses but love your frames? Here are the best online places to shop for replacement lenses. from CNET https://ift.tt/nt4bPqG

Ben Schoon / 9to5Google : OpenAI announces a live stream at 10AM PT on May 13 to demo “some ChatGPT and GPT-4 updates”, which Sam Altman says are “not gpt-5, not a search engine”   —  Following a report that the company plans to launch a Google Search competitor next week … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Hr5UR9F

Casper, Helix, DreamCloud, Bear and others make up these early Memorial Day mattress deals. from CNET https://ift.tt/6NFextn

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : Sources: Apple's first server chips for its upcoming AI features will be the M2 Ultra; simpler AI tasks will be processed directly on iPhones, iPads, and Macs   —  - Company puts Mac-grade chips in data centers for fall launch  — Apple to offer features using on-device and cloud approaches from Techmeme https://ift.tt/S9ImjtN

Here are our picks of the best small Bluetooth speakers for great audio on the go, many of which cost less than $100. from CNET https://ift.tt/UOgJ2Ni

Thuma is well-known for its premium, high-end bed frame and bedroom furniture that you might have seen on social media. Recently, Thuma added a luxurious hybrid mattress to its product line. Is it worth a look? from CNET https://ift.tt/dVi6MHs

Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch : Amazon launches Bedrock Studio in public preview, a web tool to help orgs experiment with and collaborate on generative AI models and then build AI-powered apps   —  Amazon is launching a new tool, Bedrock Studio, designed to let organizations experiment with generative AI models … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ENCms5r

Benjamin Mayo / 9to5Mac : The new iPad Pro drops the ultra-wide camera; 1TB and 2TB models have 16GB RAM and M4 chips with 10-core CPUs, vs. 8GB RAM and 9-core CPU M4 in 256/512GB models   —  While the new iPad Pro with M4 is a major step forward across the board, there a couple gotchas to be aware of. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/TzYj6ul

Ben Dickson / VentureBeat : Study from Meta researchers suggests that training LLMs to predict multiple tokens at once, instead of just the next token, results in better and faster models   —  In a recent study, researchers at Meta, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech and Université Paris-Saclay suggest improving the accuracy … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/jUpe0D5

Barkha Dutt / Rest of World : During India's general election, some Indian politicians and parties are using deepfake videos and audios of popular, deceased politicians in their campaigns   —  Digital rights activists have questioned the ethics of using “soft fakes” to resurrect the past and manage the future. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/UpvLMbu