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OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app

OpenAI updates its ChatGPT desktop app with a new voice mode feature.

Facebook launches a dedicated Marketplace app for sellers, adds a free verification system

Facebook launches a dedicated Marketplace app for sellers and a free verification system to prove users are human.

Em dashes are fucking amazing

Em dashes offer flexibility in writing, allowing for clarifications and dramatic pauses within sentences.

Why is programming so captivating, yet so agonizing?

Programming is both captivating and agonizing due to its complex nature and numerous interacting problems.

2 days ago7 min read

Whack-a-drone

The US ban on foreign-made drones is ineffective, with companies creating fake US-based operations to circumvent regulations.

2 days ago17 min read

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My security camera shipped a GitHub admin token in its login page

A security camera shipped with a GitHub admin token in its login page, granting access to hundreds of repositories.

2 days ago5 min read

How AI guardrails are impeding the work of offensive cybersecurity researchers

AI guardrails, intended to prevent malicious use, are hindering offensive cybersecurity researchers who need to probe systems for vulnerabilities before criminals exploit them.

The Visual 6502

The Visual 6502 project offers an HTML5 simulator that allows users to visualize the internal workings of a 6502 microprocessor, complete with interactive controls and source code access.

2 days ago1 min read

Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua to step aside as company pushes into robotaxis, robotics

Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua will step down as the company expands into robotaxis and robotics.

98.css

98.css is a CSS library that enables developers to build user interfaces visually resembling Windows 98, emphasizing semantic HTML and accessibility.

2 days ago13 min read

9to5Google

Gemini Spark rolling out to Google AI Pro users in the US

Gemini Spark, Google's personal AI agent for automating complex tasks, is now available to Google AI Pro subscribers in the US, offering features like Skills and Schedules.

2 days ago4 min read

9to5Google

EU fines Google $1 billion for ‘preferential treatment’ in Search, Play Store

The European Union fines Google $1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act.

Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions

Amazon's Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions across various smart home devices.

The Echo Show 21 is a great smart home hub that’s $80 off

The Echo Show 21 is a great smart home hub that's $80 off.

2 days ago4 min read

9to5Google

Samsung made the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a worse deal for those who actually want to switch

Samsung made the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a worse deal for switchers with lower trade-in values for non-Samsung devices.

2 days ago5 min read

AMD takes on Nvidia with its Helios AI rack-scale system

AMD releases Helios, a rack-scale system designed to power AI computing needs.

Patreon lays off 20% of its workforce

Patreon lays off 20% of its workforce, or 93 people, to adjust its cost structure and remain stable.

Edtech platform raises $4.5M to help teach students how to vibe code

Imagi, an edtech platform, secured $4.5 million in seed funding to expand its K-12 coding and AI literacy tools, which include a partnership with the vibe coding tool Lovable.

3 days ago3 min read

Nvidia is sending GPUs to the Moon

Lunar Outpost will deploy Nvidia Jetson chips on its next Moon rover to control its LiDAR system, potentially making it the first GPU on the lunar surface.

The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be

The new Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, built with Unreal Engine 5, modernizes the original game's story and visuals, highlighting Xbox's past strengths amidst its current challenges.

3 days ago7 min read

Amazon’s best 4K streaming sticks are up to 40 percent off

Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Stick 4K Plus streaming devices are currently discounted by up to 40 percent, reaching their lowest prices to date.

AI chip startup Etched defies skeptics, hits $10.3B valuation from big-name investors

AI chip startup Etched, founded by three Harvard dropouts, achieved a $10.3 billion valuation after securing $300 million in Series C funding, led by Sequoia.

Google closes in on another billion user product with Gemini

Google's AI assistant Gemini now has over 950 million monthly users, tripling its user base from last year and positioning it to compete more closely with OpenAI's ChatGPT.