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Lauren Johnson / Adweek : PayPal is expanding PayPal Ads to sell programmatic ads on the open web, using shopping data from its services to help advertisers target ads   —  The payment giant is extending its ad business beyond its owned properties  —  PayPal is unleashing its advertising business on the open web. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/eAN4Rb5

Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch : Meta says its Llama AI models have been downloaded 1.2B times, up from 1B downloads in March and 650M downloads in early December 2024   —  In mid-March, Meta said that its “open” AI model family, Llama, hit 1 billion downloads, up from 650 million downloads as of early December 2024. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/l6R4sJq

Lily Hay Newman / Wired : WhatsApp plans to add cloud-based AI features like message summarization and composition, utilizing a system called Private Processing to maintain data privacy   —  WhatsApp's AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/WhG14YX

We tested a bunch of exercise bikes to help you crush your workouts without leaving home. from CNET https://ift.tt/jShEmW5

A healthy gut is vital to your well-being. Here's what it may be trying to tell you. from CNET https://ift.tt/s6TOjmu

Nilay Patel / The Verge : Q&A with Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter who Trump fired, likely illegally, as FTC commissioners, on Meta, fighting for privacy, and bribes in the US   —  Today, we have something special for you: A few days ago, I hosted a panel with FTC commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/L4t2oPI

Manish Singh / India Dispatch : Analysis: Meesho accounts for about 37% of India's e-commerce orders, but only 8%-9% of the sector's total value due to the small average transaction size   —  A $4.5 sari reveals the ruthless arithmetic behind Meesho's assault on India's e-commerce hierarchy from Techmeme https://ift.tt/DifuLXy

Watching your favorite TV show can release serotonin and lower cortisol levels. Here are our top binge-worthy picks when it's time for cozymaxxing — and what this trend entails. from CNET https://ift.tt/rx17A9v

The iPhone's incognito mode is ideal for sensitive searches and avoiding targeted ads. But there are time when you may want to turn it off. from CNET https://ift.tt/j3SHLBd

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : While Apple's iPhone manufacturing in India matches China in quality, making the extraordinarily complex 20th anniversary iPhones outside China remains doubtful   —  Apple has begun breaking up its AI and machine learning organization by moving pieces to other parts of the company. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/JDTQOn8

OpenAI, Perplexity AI and Yahoo have expressed interest in buying Chrome, as Google's legal battle escalates. Here's what it could mean for the future of the web. from CNET https://ift.tt/zWlUX5f

Francisco Rodrigues / CoinDesk : Stripe plans to test a stablecoin payments product aimed at companies outside the US, the UK, and the EU, using tech from Bridge, which Stripe acquired recently   —  Stripe CEO Patrick Collison said a stablecoin tool for companies outside US, UK and EU is ready for testing.  —  What to know: from Techmeme https://ift.tt/GLjSiVs

Simon Willison / Simon Willison's Weblog : Watching OpenAI's o3 guess a photo's location feels surreal, dystopian, and entertaining, including running Python code to examine details like license plates   —  Watching OpenAI's new o3 model guess where a photo was taken is one of those moments where decades of science fiction suddenly come to life. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/eInHR5s

Whether you want cable internet or fast upload speeds, these are the top providers for internet service in Spokane. from CNET https://ift.tt/rp12PxI

Newcomer : Internal presentation by Microsoft's CFO Amy Hood: number of users for Copilot has been flat over the past year with ~20M weekly users, as ChatGPT grew to 400M   —  Mustafa Suleyman hasn't delivered the turnaround he was hired to bring  —  At Microsoft's annual executive huddle last month … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ZjWU2AQ

Alex Heath / The Verge : Meta lays off an unspecified number of employees in Reality Labs, affecting Oculus Studios teams and, sources say, staff involved in Meta's hardware efforts   —  The cuts targeted teams working on Supernatural and other Quest apps. … Meta has laid off an unspecified number … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/8sGo57c

Hayden Field / CNBC : Motorola's new Razr phones will include Perplexity's AI search engine, as part of a distribution partnership that lets Perplexity gain users rather than revenue   —  Perplexity AI is getting in on the smartphone game.  —  The startup on Thursday announced a partnership to bring … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/fKk6Sa9

Our CNET shopping experts search around the clock for the best deals, coupon codes and more on the internet, to help you maximize your savings with minimal effort. from CNET https://ift.tt/ExjJ87e

Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat : Discord CEO Jason Citron is stepping down and will be succeeded by Humam Sakhnini, effective April 28; Citron will stay on the board and serve as a CEO advisor   —  Jason Citron is stepping down as CEO of Discord and he has hired game veteran Humam Sakhnini as the new CEO. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/4IyXmZU

Binge Severance, Ted Lasso or the new satirical series, The Studio, with a discount. from CNET https://ift.tt/7t4gOMu

Allie Garfinkle / Fortune : Supabase, an open-source alternative to Google's Firebase that's used by 2M+ developers, raises $200M Series D at $2B valuation   —  Supabase cofounders Ant Wilson and Paul Copplestone.  —  Supabase  —  Paul Copplestone didn't think things like this actually happened. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/XmOUZoP

There are other ways to save on electronics, even if prices do go up. Experts warn against panic-buying. from CNET https://ift.tt/yxU5iB2

While Verizon Fios stands out as Harrisburg's top internet choice, it's worth exploring all your options before committing to a provider. from CNET https://ift.tt/M968lpR

NDTV : Google settles an Android TV case with India's competition regulator, will offer standalone licenses for Play Store and Play Services for Android TVs in India   —  This is the first case that has been settled under the amended Competition Act, wherein the settlement and committment provisions were introduced in 2023. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/68MDs7J

Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle No. 1,402 for April 21. from CNET https://ift.tt/Ok2GNMj

We spent hundreds of hours rigorously testing the latest robot vacuums so you can ditch that old vac for good. These are the ones that deserve your money. from CNET https://ift.tt/BKpnwE1

Financial Times : A look at the race to turn brainwaves into fluent speech, as researchers at universities in California and companies use brain implants and AI to make advances   —  Californian researchers and groups such as Precision Neuroscience use implants and AI to make advances in ‘voice prosthesis’ from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Jx7Qyhq

Sri Muppidi / The Information : Sales data: AI evaluation startups have modest revenue; Weights & Biases hit $50M ARR by Dec. 2024, but only 2% of that was from its AI evaluation product Weave   —  Startups whose products evaluate artificial intelligence to make sure it isn't making things up or delivering unsafe results … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/WdON0fF

We won't judge you if you binge it all. from CNET https://ift.tt/WsMC6Ll

Bozeman residents can choose from a wide range of providers and plans. These are CNET's top recommendations for you to consider. from CNET https://ift.tt/CZQiwID

Jowi Morales / Tom's Hardware : Huawei unveils the Ascend 920 AI chip, expected to hit mass production in H2 2025, after Trump included Nvidia H20 in the ban on AI chip exports to China   —  The Ascend 920 supposedly offers a performance comparable to the Nvidia H20. … Just one day after this, Huawei announced the Ascend 920 … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/UlTPfpO

Homeowners can get access to a large sum of cash at a fixed rate by borrowing against their property's value with a home equity loan. from CNET https://ift.tt/6Uutbvh

These are our favorite laptops that we've tested and reviewed in the past year, spanning all types, sizes and prices. from CNET https://ift.tt/hX0nScH

Rachel Metz / Bloomberg : LMArena says it's starting a company, whose corporate name will be Arena Intelligence, with plans to raise money, and releases a new beta version of its website   —  Chatbot Arena, an academic research project whose website has become a popular place for visitors to try out new artificial intelligence models, is turning into a company. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/9pkKBO6

OpenAI : OpenAI says o3 and o4-mini represent a significant breakthrough in visual perception by reasoning with images in their chain of thought   —  OpenAI o3 and o4-mini represent a significant breakthrough in visual perception by reasoning with images in their chain of thought.  —  Try on ChatGPT(opens in a new window) from Techmeme https://ift.tt/SjOTBnf

Hey, procrastinators, it's crunch time. Here's how to get your taxes done while keeping your money and personal information safe. from CNET https://ift.tt/qjJE2RF

Ryan Gallagher / Bloomberg : China Outs US Hackers for Attack, a New Frontier in Spy Games   — Authorities in Beijing usually reluctant to discuss breaches  — Trade war, ongoing cyberattacks are motivation, analysts say  —  China's outing of alleged US National Security Agency hackers marks a major escalation … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/oU26uV0

The release includes GPT-4.1 nano, which OpenAI called its smallest, fastest and cheapest yet. from CNET https://ift.tt/lPvf0Rt

Keith Bradsher / New York Times : China has suspended exports of a wide range of rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for making semiconductors, robots, drones, cars, and more   —  Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world's car, semiconductor and aerospace industries. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/hvP6r4K

It's easy to mix up tax jargon but understanding it can help you save. What these words really mean. from CNET https://ift.tt/tTB132E

From the Galaxy S25 series to more affordable options, these are the best Samsung phones we've tested and that you should consider buying. from CNET https://ift.tt/phx53VB

David Yaffe-Bellany / New York Times : Lawmakers who benefited from crypto super PACs are advancing crypto priorities in Congress, like the Genius Act, which establishes rules for stablecoin issuers   —  At the end of a three-hour hearing last month, Senator Ruben Gallego, Democrat of Arizona, sided with a group of Republicans in a hotly contested debate. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/e4kOI5w

Measles cases continue to rise in the US. Find out if you need an MMR booster to stay protected. from CNET https://ift.tt/aCYNLZk

The Trump administration has spared iPhones, laptops and other electronics from its reciprocal tariffs, but it's unclear if that'll last. from CNET https://ift.tt/2lxpcYh

Discover the fortune and secrets of Tau Ceti IV. from CNET https://ift.tt/S5aLeoO

Connor Jones / The Register : UK government report: 43% of businesses faced a cyber breach or attack in the past year; phishing was the most common type, affecting 85% of those attacked   —  The UK government's latest annual data breach survey shows the number of ransomware attacks on the isles is on the increase … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/oHV70j5

Bloomberg : There is increasing uncertainty about China approving Synopsys' $35B Ansys acquisition, amid the escalating tariff fight between the US and China   —  The escalating tariff fight between the US and China is casting a shadow over one of the world's biggest pending deals, and traders … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ObR30Fd

If the bond selloff continues, it could bring widespread economic pain in the form of higher borrowing costs on loans and credit, plus a slowdown in growth. Experts say for now it's 'wait and see.' from CNET https://ift.tt/yimnrxh

Christopher Mims / Wall Street Journal : How Nintendo is navigating tariff chaos, including shipping an estimated 1.7M Switch 2 units to the US before tariffs took effect, assembling in Vietnam, more   —  Preorders for its much-anticipated Switch 2 go live May 9, a month later than promised  —  It was the greatest tragedy … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/VgJ8EXa