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Google Gemini app gets the latest 2.0 experimental models
Google has today announced that its Gemini app now has the latest Gemini 2.0 experimental models in it. First off, ...

Boston Dynamics joins forces with its former CEO to speed the learning of its Atlas humanoid robot
Boston Dynamics Wednesday announced a partnership designed to bring improved reinforcement learning to its electric Atlas humanoid robot. The tie-up ...

Despite a strong fiscal first quarter, Qualcomm’s shares tank after the report is released
Qualcomm reports strong fiscal first-quarter earnings but the stock still plunges after the numbers are released.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 SoC ruled AnTuTu in January
AnTuTu is back with a new monthly report, this time covering the benchmark runs performed in China in January. As ...

Researchers created an open rival to OpenAI’s o1 ‘reasoning’ model for under $50
AI researchers at Stanford and the University of Washington were able to train an AI “reasoning” model for under $50 ...

The first adult content browser for iOS goes live and Apple is already ranting about it
This week saw the launch of the world’s first “Apple-approved porn app,” now accessible on the AltStore PAL, a third-party ...

Softbank could soon buy Renee James’ Ampere chip company for about $6.5B
And it’s the latest in an ongoing saga over the company’s future ownership. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For ...

Sonos lays off 200 ahead of rumored set-top box release
Sonos announced that it has laid off 200 people in a letter posted to its site Wednesday. The news follows ...

ChatGPT search is now available to all users, even those without an account
OpenAI‘s ChatGPT web search feature is now available for everyone, even those without an account. On Wednesday, OpenAI posted on ...

New browser syncjacking cyberattack lets hackers take over your computer via Chrome
Hackers have discovered a new way to remotely take control of your computer — all through the Google Chrome web ...

Scout Motors sued over plan to sell EVs direct to consumers
Scout Motors’ plan to eschew traditional dealerships and sell EVs directly to consumers is running into legal trouble. A group ...

Bench burned through $135 million before shutting down
A clearer picture of Bench’s downfall is emerging thanks to new bankruptcy filings, which show the accounting startup burned $135 ...

Amazon reportedly gears up to release next-gen Alexa
Amazon may be gearing up to release a next-gen, AI-powered Alexa experience, according to Reuters. Per the outlet’s report, Amazon ...

US imposes a 10% tariff on products imported from China, which might be bad news for Apple
If you’ve been paying attention to international news, you are probably sick of hearing the word “tariff”. Unfortunately, you’ll be ...

Google ditches DEI hiring goals
Google will no longer have diversity hiring targets and will review its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, according to an ...

The biggest breach of US government data is under way
Elon Musk’s DOGE has taken control and accessed large swathes of Americans’ private information held by the U.S. federal government. ...

XOi raises $230M, acquires Specifx to expand its tech for field service technicians
Field service engineers may not be the first group of customers that come to mind when you think about lucrative ...

Intel Is Reportedly Preparing New Battlemage Graphics Cards, New Device IDs Appear In Linux Graphics Driver Code
Intel has added three more PCI IDs to the Mesa 3D graphics driver code that suggests more Battlemage discrete GPU ...

This is how thin the Oppo Find N5 and OnePlus Open 2 will be
Oppo is unveiling the Find N5 foldable smartphone in a couple of weeks, and this is widely expected to get ...

Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government
WhatsApp said users in several European countries were targeted with Paragon spyware, according to the Italian government. © 2024 TechCrunch. ...

Why IQ is a poor test for AI
During a recent press appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that he’s observed the “IQ” of AI rapidly improve over ...

OpenAI Opts For A Fresh Look And Undergoes Its First-Ever Rebranding, Focusing On Giving The Design A More Organic Touch
There is no doubt that OpenAI has come far and grown massively in the AI industry, and it remains in ...

Sony Interactive Entertainment to Integrate Subsidiary SN Systems
It’s been announced that Sony Interactive Entertainment will integrate wholly owned subsidiary SN Systems, which is a developer company of ...

Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Object Eraser Tool Is Miles Ahead Of The iPhone 16 Pro Models, Works Like Magic And Produces Stunningly Realistic Edits
Samsung is again flexing its AI muscles with the launch of its Galaxy S25 Ultra, as the company has managed ...

Kingdom Come Deliverance II Mod Roundup – Unlimited Saving and Increased Convenience
Nearly seven years after the original, Kingdom Come Deliverance II has finally landed with much fanfare. The first-person open world ...

AOC Unveils New Lineup Of Budget Gaming Monitors In The G42 Series, Boasting Fast IPS Panels And High Refresh Rates
AGON by AOC debuts three affordable gaming monitors, offering up to 180Hz of refresh rate on fast IPS panels. AOC ...

Apple’s 14-Inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro In Silver With 24GB Unified RAM & 512GB Storage Has Its Priced Slashed By A Jaw-Dropping $250 On Amazon; One Of Its Steepest Discounts Yet
The majority of discounts applied on Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro lineup were focused on the Space Black versions, which is ...

Apex Legends: Takeover Puts Community in the Spotlight
To celebrate the 6th anniversary of Apex Legends, Respawn Entertainment has released a Dev Diary where players can find out ...

Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition
Stripe has closed on its $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge – marking the payment giant’s largest acquisition to ...