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Elon Musk's Boring Company Is Tunneling Beneath Las Vegas With Little Oversight
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2025 15:00
Boring Company is constructing a planned 68-mile tunnel system beneath Las Vegas. Because it's privately funded, it has not gone through the vetting typical of public transit systems.
US adds Tencent to its Chinese Military entity list, but what does that mean?
Android Central - 11 Jan 2025 03:35
Tencent is on the US's watch list but WeChat isn't going anywhere. Yet.
Accessory Roundup: CES edition!
DP Review - 11 Jan 2025 19:32
Images: LG, Prograde, Nanlite, ThinkTank It's a new year, and we're back with our weekly accessory roundup after taking a bit of a break over the holiday season. It's just in time, too - this week was CES, the Consumer E...
Meta abandons racial diversity programs in further right-wing shift
Phys.org - 11 Jan 2025 13:10
Social media giant Meta announced Friday it is dismantling its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the company, marking another major shift in strategy as it aligns with politically conservative priorit...
Text messaging scammers stole $2M in cryptocurrency from victims, NY attorney general's office says
Phys.org - 11 Jan 2025 12:59
Scammers stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from people seeking remote work opportunities as part of an elaborate scheme, according to New York's attorney general.
Science news this week: Snowstorms, fire and Yellowstone's next eruption
Live Science - 11 Jan 2025 07:00
Jan 11., 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Intel still dreams of modular PCs -- it brought a tablet laptop gaming handheld to CES
The Verge - 11 Jan 2025 04:30
Photo by Sean Hollister/ The Verge At CES 2025, Intel let journalists into its private "Innovation Showcase," where we saw things like prototype next-gen laptops and giant stereo 3D handheld gaming PCs. While I was there...
Meta is about to ruin WhatsApp with AI bots no one wants
BGR - 11 Jan 2025 03:27
Of all the generative AI assistants out there, Meta AI must be the most annoying for the simple fact that Meta is shoving it down … The post Meta is about to ruin WhatsApp with AI bots no one wants appeared first on BG...
Show this AI a single image, and it can imagine an entire world
BGR - 11 Jan 2025 02:30
Imagine transforming a single still image into an entire virtual world. This futuristic capability isn't just a dream; it's the reality of GenEx (Generative World … The post Show this AI a single image, and it can imag...
It may be time to start accepting that the US TikTok ban is actually going to happen
Android Authority - 11 Jan 2025 01:56
A last-ditch effort to protest the ban before the Supreme Court is not looking favorable for ByteDance.
Newly Identified Dinosaur was the Size of a Chicken and May be Oldest in North America
Discover - 11 Jan 2025 01:30
Learn more about this newly named dinosaur and how it's discovery sheds light on dinosaur evolution.
Nikon's 'Sporting the Unexpected' Series Puts Athletes In Striking and Strange Situations
PetaPixel - 11 Jan 2025 00:14Next-Gen Tech Galore: Everything That Grabbed Our Eyes at CES 2025
CNET - 11 Jan 2025 23:59
The annual technology trade show is jam-packed with inventions and innovations. Here's everything we found notable.
Macross' Massive Saga Finally Hits Disney+ and Hulu Next Week
Gizmodo - 11 Jan 2025 23:15
After not coming to DIsney+ at all last year, most of Macross is making its way to a single streaming platform in the West.
These were the best gaming laptops I saw at CES 2025
Digital Trends - 11 Jan 2025 23:03
I saw dozens of new gaming laptops at CES this year, but these five really stood out from the pack.
H12 Pro FlexReach: All-in-One Vacuum and Mop for Hair Cleaning by Dreame on Gadget Flow
The Gadget Flow - 11 Jan 2025 23:00
Achieve effortless cleaning with the Dreame H12 Pro FlexReach, a powerful wet and dry vacuum for efficiency. Featuring a range of innovative technologies, this vacuum ensures a cleaner, healthier home environment. –...
Our unofficial, silly and meaningless CES 2025 awards, just for fun
Engadget - 11 Jan 2025 23:00Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 12, #581
CNET - 11 Jan 2025 23:00
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 581 for Sunday, Jan. 12.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 12, #1303
CNET - 11 Jan 2025 23:00
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1303 for Sunday, Jan. 12.
Translating fiction: How AI could assist humans in expanding access to global literature and culture
Phys.org - 11 Jan 2025 22:50
News that Dutch publishing house Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK) has confirmed plans to experiment using AI to translate fiction has stirred up a thought-provoking debate. Some believe it marks the beginning of the end for hu...
How Watch Duty's wildfire tracking app became a crucial lifeline for LA
The Verge - 11 Jan 2025 22:33
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge 'We view what we are doing as a public service,' says the cofounder of the nonprofit that millions of people are relying on to stay safe. If you live in Los Angeles, you are probably alre...
Blue Origin set for first launch of giant New Glenn rocket
Phys.org - 11 Jan 2025 22:32
A quarter of a century after its founding, Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin is finally ready for its maiden orbital voyage on Sunday with a brand new rocket the company hopes will shake up the commercial space race.