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The effort is said to be part of Meta's initiative, called Project Ray, aimed at taking on TikTok. from CNET https://ift.tt/kQlunBg

Juli Clover / MacRumors : Apple unveils new child safety features, including updated age ratings, simplified setup for Child Accounts, and an API to let developers confirm age range   —  Apple today said that it is implementing new features that are designed to make children safer online, including an updated age rating system … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/CB0r5b7

You'll know longer need to pay $200 a month to access the intensive research tool. Plus: a version of Advanced Voice Mode for users of ChatGPT's free version. from CNET https://ift.tt/7bWXJTw

Joseph Menn / Washington Post : Letter: US DNI Tulsi Gabbard calls the UK's order for Apple to add an iCloud backdoor an “egregious” violation of Americans' rights and plans a legal review   —  British order demanding access to encrypted storage on Apple devices opens up “a serious vulnerability for cyber exploitation,” she said. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/aodeXqL

Protect and personalize your AirPods Max with the best accessories our CNET experts found. from CNET https://ift.tt/QdSbTEc

The Seagulls look to make it three EPL wins in a row as they welcome the Cherries to the Amex. from CNET https://ift.tt/8kVsSlP

Associated Press : Resignation letter: 21 DOGE staffers, who previously worked at the USDS, say they won't use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services”   —  More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/DRqiQZ0

Maxwell Zeff / TechCrunch : Anthropic releases Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a hybrid model that can produce fast responses or extended, step-by-step thinking, and Claude Code, an agentic coding tool   —  Anthropic is releasing a new frontier AI model called Claude 3.7 Sonnet, which the company designed to “think” about questions for as long as users want it to. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/1R8Lzhi

Brian Krebs / Krebs on Security : The Trump admin has fired 130+ staff at CISA, replaced staff refusing DOGE access to networks, appointed a DOD CISO whose clearance was suspended in 2021, more   —  One month into his second term, President Trump's actions to shrink the government through mass layoffs, firings … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/5iWbhsv

Whether you’re after the fastest internet in Boston or the most budget-friendly option, these providers offer something for everyone. from CNET https://ift.tt/1WU2laK

A coffee expert explains some of the biggest home brewing mistakes. from CNET https://ift.tt/aXgdnFc

Kendra Barnett / Adweek : X is rolling out Grok-powered AI tools for advertisers to generate ready-to-use ad copy and imagery and provide campaign performance analysis   —  The company is betting on AI to help recover some of the millions it has shed in ad revenue over the last two years from Techmeme https://ift.tt/0jVvRfY

The first episode of the season is now streaming if you need a refresher. from CNET https://ift.tt/cBaLV6j

Brian Krebs / Krebs on Security : An investigation details how Chinese cybercrime groups are turning phished payment card data into new Apple or Google wallets for online and in-store use   —  Carding — the underground business of stealing, selling and swiping stolen payment card data — has long been the dominion of Russia-based hackers. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/E2fsi08

Cade Metz / New York Times : OpenAI says it found evidence of an AI-powered surveillance tool used by a Chinese security operation to identify anti-China posts on social media in the West   —  The company said a Chinese operation had built the tool to identify anti-Chinese posts on social media services in Western countries. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/QHeRoyd

The Foxes could climb out of the relegation zone with a win against the Bees at home today. from CNET https://ift.tt/UGsbXLd

David Heaney / UploadVR : Apple releases visionOS 2.4 developer beta, adding Apple Intelligence, a guest mode, a Spatial Gallery app, an iPhone app for remote installs, and more   —  visionOS 2.4 will bring Apple Intelligence to Vision Pro, a Spatial Gallery app, an iPhone app for remote installs, and a new iPhone/iPad-driven guest flow. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/CFfTXx8

Monitor your health and progress with top-rated smart scales designed for accurate tracking. from CNET https://ift.tt/z70RAey

Matt Novak / Gizmodo : Elon Musk says he will “fix” Community Notes as they are “increasingly being gamed by governments & legacy media”, after disagreeing with notes about Ukraine   —  The billionaire has a history of manipulating X to fit his far-right worldview. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/2NSrjgR

CNET’s experts rank AT&T Fiber as Midland’s top pick, but there are other options to consider as well. from CNET https://ift.tt/HO09tx6

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority : Google is bringing Circle to Search-like visual searches to its Chrome and Google iOS apps, without the Circle to Search branding   —  The feature will work within the Chrome and Google iOS apps via Lens.  —  •  —  •  —  •  —  TL;DR  — Google is bringing Circle … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/UsqQdjv

Max A. Cherney / Reuters : AheadComputing, a startup co-founded by former Intel execs and engineers that aims to build RISC-V chip technology, raised a $21.5 seed led by Eclipse Ventures   —  Newly formed chip startup AheadComputing on Wednesday said it had raised $21.5 million in seed funding. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/30eELwg

Canada can avenge its earlier loss to the US when the two hockey powers meet in the final on Thursday. Find out the easiest ways to watch. from CNET https://ift.tt/QVvqktd

Francisco Rodrigues / CoinDesk : Arkham: FTX users with claims below $50K have started to receive funds via Kraken and BitGo, expected to total $1.2B; users with $50K+ claims will be paid in Q2   —  What to know: Creditors with claims below $50,000 have started receiving payouts with 9% interest since November 2022. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Zj59xaF

The affordable iPhone SE is rumored to have Face ID and to debut Apple's first in-house modem. from CNET https://ift.tt/fIyUGt1

The home internet options are a bit limited in Largo, but there are still some great providers offer fast speeds and affordable plans. from CNET https://ift.tt/6X4sgpy

Madeline Coleman / New York Times : A look at sim racing, Formula One world champion Max Verstappen's passion for the sport, and his efforts to bring sim drivers to physical racing   —  Race teams always look up and down the motorsports ladder to identify rising stars.  But Formula One world champion Max Verstappen sees untapped potential in the virtual world. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/PQvtfKI

You don't have to give up your sweet treats if you're watching your sugar intake. Try these natural alternatives instead. from CNET https://ift.tt/KrdJDkH

Financial Times : Match's head of trust and safety Yoel Roth says it is using AI in its apps like Tinder to detect men's “off-color” messages and “drive behavioral change”   —  Online dating group is using the technology to detect ‘off-colour’ messages, says safety chief Yoel Roth from Techmeme https://ift.tt/0otLk4C

Combining a doorbell camera and a floodlight is an effective way to deter troublemakers from your home. Here are the best ones on the market. from CNET https://ift.tt/OJ5bnmI

Two improving sides meet at Selhurst Park. from CNET https://ift.tt/atv5YJI

Wired : Romance scams may rise as isolation grows and generative AI helps scammers scale; the FBI says US victims lost nearly $4.5B to such scams over the past decade   —  Romance scams cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars a year.  As people grow increasingly isolated, and generative AI helps scammers scale … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/IPJDcoS

Starlink is rapidly adding users where internet options are desperately needed, but some experts worry about its lack of speed. from CNET https://ift.tt/QOkBjyq

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch : Mastodon is working on a quote posts feature, which it says is a “source of concern” for some and “highly requested” by others   —  Mastodon, the decentralized alternative to X, is going to adopt a controversial feature from the platform formerly known as Twitter: quote posts. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/9nNtUjv

The company's new line of products are available now, with a special offer if you purchase before Feb. 16. from CNET https://ift.tt/r8K4Pyf

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / TechCrunch : Sources: Italian spyware maker SIO created malicious Android apps that masquerade as WhatsApp and other apps; a researcher says they were likely used in Italy   —  Italian spyware maker SIO, known to sell its products to government customers, is behind a series of malicious Android apps … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/uf1lGIx

We've spent years testing sleep and wellness products and hacks for the best bedtime routines. Here's what works for us -- and what could work for you, too. from CNET https://ift.tt/teZgxD3

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : Sources: Apple will unveil an Android app for Apple TV+ as early as Wednesday as it looks to boost subscriptions and compete with Netflix and Disney+   —  Apple Inc. is set to announce that it's expanding the TV+ streaming video service to Android phones for the first time, according to people familiar with the move. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/LFJd4Sx

Catch up on Academy Award contenders at home. from CNET https://ift.tt/QSLBDxd

John Kang / Forbes : Sources: Meta is in talks to acquire South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI, which has raised ~$115M since its 2017 founding; the deal could close this month   —  Seoul-based FuriosaAI was founded in 2017 and is led by June Paik, who previously worked at Samsung Electronics and AMD. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/aV1rq4u

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so if you've waffled over getting the ideal gift for the one you love, now would be the time to make some important shopping decisions. Here's your one-stop gift guide to thoughtful presents that your special someone will love -- and will still arrive by the big day. from CNET https://ift.tt/kxgrPfv

Bloomberg : Sources: late on Friday night DOGE staffers gained access to all of the CFPB's data systems, which hold confidential info potentially pertaining to X's rivals   —  Government-efficiency team's initial ‘read-only’ access expanded quickly to encompass closely guarded data, internal emails say from Techmeme https://ift.tt/opdmgYG

Find out the best ways to watch or stream the Super Bowl, the commercials and Kendrick Lamar's halftime show on Fox or for free on Tubi. from CNET https://ift.tt/wyizgS5

After spending years listening and talking, Alexa is about to start thinking. from CNET https://ift.tt/MURe4aP

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg : Edison: despite Spotify's video push, only two of the top 10 US podcasts post videos on Spotify; 37 of the top 50 podcasts regularly post videos on YouTube   —  Popular programs like New Heights and Club Shay Shay have yet to put their videos on the streaming service  —  Hello, and welcome back to Soundbite. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/f84m60E

AirTags are great for finding misplaced keys, wallets and many other things. These accessories make them even easier to carry around. from CNET https://ift.tt/oCTe36b

Shelly Banjo / Bloomberg : In January, Elon Musk said he had “not put in a bid for TikTok” and wasn't “chomping at the bit to acquire” it, amid reports of China evaluating the possibility   —  Elon Musk said he isn't interested in buying TikTok, the popular social video app the US has tried … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/PBG7eK3

Apple robotics researchers built a playful and charming robot inspired by Pixar's Luxo Jr. desk lamp, and it's hard not to fall in love. from CNET https://ift.tt/fkwmZln

Jay Peters / The Verge : Trump issues an EO pausing the removal of the de minimis exemption on goods from China until systems are in place to “process and collect tariff revenue”   —  President Donald Trump has paused the removal of the de minimis exemption on goods from China. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/4rLBWHh

Keep your teeth extra clean with the best electric toothbrushes out there. from CNET https://ift.tt/YJ3HWQw

Jenna McLaughlin / NPR : Sources: some staffers at CISA were given deferred resignation offers and just hours to decide whether to accept them, extending broader cybersecurity fears   —  Employees at the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Asr3FIS