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Digital Trends |
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic revealed as a new single-player RPG
A new Star Wars RPG set in the Old Republic is coming, led by KOTOR director Casey Hudson, promising choice-driven storytelling and a return to classic single-player Star Wars adventures.
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Business Insider |
Rivian's autonomy chief says lidar is 'very affordable' and a 'no-brainer' decision
Rivian's autonomy chief James Philbin told Business Insider that the cost of lidar, a sensor that can be found in robotaxis, is no longer expensive.
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TechCrunch |
India’s Spinny lines up $160M funding to acquire GoMechanic, sources say
Spinny is set to be valued at about $1.8 billion post-money in its latest funding round.
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xda-developers |
GNOME is cracking down on AI-generated code after updating its extensions guidelines
The reviewers have had enough.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 14, #447
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 14, No. 447.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
How to watch Big Bash League 2025/26: free streams, fixture list for BBL15 T20 cricket season
All the ways to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 live streams online from anywhere for FREE, as Mitch Owen and the Hobart Hurricanes defend their crown.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Dec. 14
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 14.
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Slashdot |
Is the R Programming Language Surging in Popularity?
The R programming language "is sometimes frowned upon by 'traditional' software engineers," says the CEO of software quality services vendor Tiobe, "due to its unconventional syntax and limited scalability for large production systems." But he says it "continues to thrive at universities and in research-driven industries, and "for domain experts, it remains a powerful and elegant tool."
Yet it's now gaining more popularity as statistics and large-scale data visualization become important (a tr...
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Business Insider |
Figure AI CEO says over 170,000 people have applied to his robot company in the last 3 years. He hired fewer than 500.
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock said on X that his company reviewed 176,000 resumes but most of them were "slop." Less than 450 people were hired, he said.
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AppleInsider News |
Locked out: How a gift card purchase destroyed an Apple account
The locking of an Apple Account and the difficulty one loyal Apple customer has experienced in regaining access is a stark reminder to be vigilant when buying gift cards for the holidays.A selection of Apple Gift Card designs - Image Credit: AppleWhile holiday presents tend to involve physical items or cash, gift cards are often included in the mix, especially as a last-minute purchase. However, as one prominent Apple user has discovered, sometimes buying a gift card can be hazardous, even if th...
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Slashdot |
System76 Launches First Stable Release of COSMIC Desktop and Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS
This week System76 launched the first stable release of its Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. Announced in 2021, it's designed for all GNU/Linux distributions — and it shipping with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS (based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS).
An anonymous reader shared this report from 9to5Linux:Previous Pop!_OS releases used a version of the COSMIC desktop that was based on the GNOME desktop environment. However, System76 wanted to create a new desktop environment from scratch while keeping t...
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MakeUseOf |
These 5 underrated Pixel Buds features instantly made mine better
Google Pixel Buds just keep getting better over time — here are the new (and old) features you need to be using.
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Business Insider |
Elon Musk just hit Sam Altman with an $800 billion counterpunch
OpenAI overtook SpaceX as the most valuable private company. SpaceX could soon reclaim the title. It's the latest in the rivalry between Musk and Altman.
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MakeUseOf |
I rebuilt a real offline music library — and it’s better than streaming
With the right sources and apps, owning your music beats streaming.
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Slashdot |
'Free Software Awards' Winners Announced: Andy Wingo, Alx Sa, Govdirectory
This week the Free Software Foundation honored Andy Wingo, Alx Sa, and Govdirectory with this year's annual Free Software Awards (given to community members and groups making
"significant" contributions to software freedom):Andy Wingo is one of the co-maintainers of GNU Guile,
the official extension language of the GNU operating system and the
Scheme "backbone" of GNU
Guix. Upon receiving the award, he stated: "Since I learned
about free software, the vision of a world in which hackers freely...
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Boing Boing |
Why do bookstores make some people urgently need the bathroom?
In 1985, a 29-year-old Tokyo woman named Mariko Aoki wrote to a Japanese magazine called Book Magazine with an embarrassing confession: for years, walking around bookstores had inevitably made her need to rush to the bathroom. The editors published her letter thinking it was amusing. — Read the rest
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NYT > Technology |
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Valued at $800 Billion, as It Prepares to Go Public
A sale of insider shares at $421 a share would make Mr. Musk’s rocket company the most valuable private company in the world, as it readies for a possible initial public offering next year.
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Boing Boing |
The teenage Roman emperor who scandalized an empire and died at 18
Elagabalus became Roman emperor at 14, was assassinated at 18, and managed to pack more scandal into those four years than most rulers achieve in a lifetime. His grandmother, Julia Maesa, orchestrated his rise to power in 218 CE through an army revolt, and she'd orchestrate his death the same way when he became too much to handle. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
The man who survived Niagara Falls in a barrel was killed by an orange peel
Bobby Leach was not a man who feared death. A former Barnum and Bailey Circus performer, he once watched a stuntman die while attempting a 150-foot dive into a 5-foot pool — then successfully did the dive himself. He owned a restaurant near Niagara Falls, where he'd brag to customers that he could do anything Annie Taylor could do better. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Third time's the charm: new Street Fighter movie looks delightfully campy
They had me at "Orville Peck as Vega," honestly.
Fighting games are a notoriously difficult beast to adapt — all characters, no plot — but that hasn't stopped people from trying. This newly announced Street Fighter movie marks the third attempt at bringing the arcade classic to the big screen, and ditching the self-seriousness for sheer silliness is absolutely the right move. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Al Jaffee's legendary Mad Christmas toy feature
This Christmas, let us celebrate with one of comedy's all-time classics: Al Jaffee's "If Kids Designed Their Own Xmas Toys" from Mad Magazine issue #76, January 1963 (on sale November-December 1962).
Jaffee's genius lay in presenting children's crude toy drawings, then building and photographing them exactly as sketched—wonky proportions and all. — Read the rest
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MakeUseOf |
I used a thermal camera on my phone and found out why my bills were so high
How my phone helped me find a dozen airleaks that saves me hundreds a year
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Boing Boing |
Bikers race down France's infamous Mountain of Hell in stunning POV footage
Watch bikers speed down the Mountain of Hell in France, a race notorious for its treacherous terrain. This footage captures over 1,000 riders charging down the mountain in what may be the world's most chaotic mountain bike race. Despite its ominous name, the Mountain of Hell delivers a visually stunning — if terrifying — spectacle. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Move over, Purdue peanut butter man, and make way for our new tamandua peanut butter queen!
We recently brought you news of the "peanut butter man" running wild on Purdue University's campus. He was actually slathered in sunflower seed butter, but the original moniker stuck. Now it's time for Purdue's peanut butter man to step aside — there's a new peanut butter darling making her way across the internet. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Vulfpeck's entire second Madison Square Garden show is now on YouTube
The funk/pop/soul/klezmer band Vulfpeck played its second sold-out Madison Square Garden show on September 13 and on Thursday posted video of the entire performance on YouTube.
I was at the show—I've been attending Vulfpeck's NYC performances for nine years—and it was fantastic. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Epic Rap Battles of History shows proof of life with Red Baron vs. White Death
"Rap battles between two or more larger-than-life characters" is now a whole genre on YouTube, but Epic Rap Battles of History is one of those rare cases where the original is still the best. Sure, they may only drop two videos a year in a good year, but every bit of that time shows in the impeccable costumes, razor-sharp writing, and, in this case, even a half-decent Finnish accent. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
No, you didn't get Titanfall 3, but at least you got something infinitely worse-looking
Titanfall 2 is, without exaggeration, one of the best online shooters ever made. Not that that's a high bar, but still! Switching between scrappy, agile pilots with full 360-degree movement and lumbering battle mechs that trade mobility for overwhelming firepower was such a golden idea that every multiplayer shooter since has shamelessly ripped it off. — Read the rest
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Business Insider |
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says he won't match Meta's high-flying pay packages
Companies like Meta are offering huge pay packages for top AI talent. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, however, says he isn't giving in to the pressure.
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Boing Boing |
This snack-hungry house goat is my new favorite internet animal!
I've found my new favorite animal on the internet! Meet Roo-bee (aka Roo), an adorable six-year-old goat who was born with severe congenital deformities and who came to Black Goat Farm and Sanctuary as a newborn with badly deformed front legs. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
An AI video lampooning McDonald's disastrous AI video commercial
A few days ago, McDonalds Netherlands posted an absolutely horrid Christmas ad generated by AI. Link to the Boing Boing article by Rob Beschizza here.
McDonald's has released an AI-generated Christmas adThe studio behind it says they 'hardly slept' for several weeks while writing AI prompts and refining the shots — 'AI didn't make this film.
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Boing Boing |
How potatoes can lose half their weight by drying out just 1%
Here's a fun math problem for a Saturday afternoon: You've got 100 kg of potatoes that are 99% water. You leave them out overnight and they dry slightly, becoming 98% water. How much do they weigh now?
If you guessed somewhere around 99 kg, congratulations — you're wrong. — Read the rest
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Slashdot |
Applets Are Officially Going, But Java In the Browser Is Better Than Ever
"The entire java.applet package has been removed from JDK 26, which will release in March 2026," notes Inside Java.
But long-time Slashdot reader AirHog links to this blog post reminding us that
"Applets Are Officially Gone, But Java In The Browser Is Better Than Ever."This brings to an official end the era of applets, which began in 1996. However, for years it has been possible to build modern, interactive web pages in Java without needing applets or plugins. TeaVM provides fast, performan...
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Boy Genius Report |
Where Do Returned Amazon Items Actually Go?
Amazon returns filter back into the storefront's sales pipeline through a couple different avenues, depending on the item's condition and value.
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CNET News |
'Landman' Season 2, Episode 5: Streaming Release Date and Time
Here is your guide to watching the series set in West Texas.
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MakeUseOf |
I stopped replacing accessories once I learned these 5 simple longevity tricks
Let's break the cycle of buy, break, repeat.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
John Cena's Final WWE Match — Stream it *FREE* on YouTube
John Cena enters the squared circle for one final time. Here's how to watch John Cena's Final WWE Match from anywhere in the world for free.
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Mashable! |
Turn a few words into a high-quality image with this $35 AI-powered tool
Bring anything to life with this lifetime subscription to Imagiyo AI Image Generator's Standard Plan, now only $34.97 (reg. $495) through Dec. 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Slashdot |
Startup Successfully Uses AI to Find New Geothermal Energy Reservoirs
A Utah-based startup announced last week it used AI to locate a 250-degree Fahrenheit geothermal reservoir, reports CNN. It'll start producing electricity in three to five years, the company estimates — and at least one geologist believes AI could be an exciting "gamechanger" for the geothermal industry.[Startup Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals] named it "Big Blind," because this kind of site — which has no visual indication of its existence, no hot springs or geysers above grou...
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Boy Genius Report |
Use Windows 3.1 Straight From Your Browser To Boot Up Pure Nostalgia
Remember Windows 3.1? If there's a thrill when you think about it, you can relive the whole environment at one masterful programmer's website.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Best Buy drops this 43-inch 4K TV to a super-low $99.99 — but not for long
As part of its big end-of-year sales, Best Buy has dropped this 43-inch 4K TV to a ridiculously low price of just $99.99.
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Neowin |
Xbox Wireless Controller is now available for as little as $38
Need a new Xbox Wireless Controller? Grab one for as little as $38, as Microsoft slashes the price to a new all-time low.
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Business Insider |
How to watch John Cena's final WWE match: Live stream the Saturday Night Main Event free from anywhere
John Cena's final scheduled WWE event has arrived, and we'll show you how to watch the Saturday Night Main Event anywhere.
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Boing Boing |
Save 90% with this MS Office and Windows 11 Pro Bundle
TL;DR: Give your entire system an overhaul with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows & Windows 11 Pro Bundle, now just $39.97 (reg. $418.99).
Louisa May Alcott said it best: it takes two flints to make a fire. — Read the rest
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Boy Genius Report |
The Best Place To Put Your Wi-Fi Router
While technology has come a long way to address dead zones and lacking coverage, Wi-Fi connection strength still primarily depends on layout and location.
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Slashdot |
Firefox Survey Finds Only 16% Feel In Control of Their Privacy Choices Online
Choosing your browser "is one of the most important digital decisions you can make, shaping how you experience the web, protect your data, and express yourself online," says the Firefox blog. They've urged readers to "take a stand for independence and control in your digital life."
But they also recently polled 8,000 adults in France, Germany, the UK and the U.S. on "how they navigate choice and control both online and offline" (attending in-person events in Chicago, Berlin, LA, and Munich, Sa...
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Boy Genius Report |
How To Run Your First 5K With Help From Your Apple Watch
New Year's Eve is right around the corner, and if one of your resolutions is to get in better shape, your Apple Watch can be a huge help.
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Gizmodo |
The ‘Mortal Kombat’/’Street Fighter’ Pissing Contest Now Includes Their Movies
Turns out, the 90s never really left us as the beef between 'Street Fighter' and 'Mortal Kombat' has now extended to theaters.
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TechCrunch |
DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food
A woman is facing felony charges in Evansville, Indiana over a DoorDash delivery in which she allegedly sprayed the food with a substance that made the customers vomit.
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Boy Genius Report |
14 iOS Shortcuts You Didn't Know You Needed
These shortcuts streamline minor annoyances that come from handling repetitive work manually, and can save a surprising amount of time.
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Neowin |
33 Small and useful iOS 26 features you shouldn't miss after installing it
With iOS 26.2 now out in the wild, here are some small and useful iOS 26 features you should know about.
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Digital Trends |
Rivian wants your truck to talk back, and it’s happening in 2026
Rivian will launch an AI assistant in 2026 for all its EVs, enabling voice-based vehicle controls, third-party app support, and deeper software integration without requiring new hardware.
The post Rivian wants your truck to talk back, and it’s happening in 2026 appeared first on Digital Trends.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Orico just launched the cutest NAS drive I've ever seen — and yes, there's even a knob
Orico’s PTM dock lineup introduces sliding M.2 trays and varied port layouts, creating a compact system that can behave like a NAS.
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Boy Genius Report |
7 TV Settings The Stranger Things Co-Creator Insists You Need To Turn Off
Stop ruining your movie nights. The Stranger Things co-creator reveals the seven TV settings you need to turn off immediately for a truly cinematic experience.
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Business Insider |
Dick Van Dyke is 100 years old. Here are his 3 tips for living a long life.
Dick Van Dyke , who celebrated his 100th on Saturday, hasn't shied away from sharing his advice for a long, healthy life.
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9to5Mac |
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Headlines’ offers a news reading experience that isn’t tiring
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Keeping up with the news can often be exhausting. Headlines offers a clean experience that puts your favorite writers and publications front and center. It’s available on iPhone, iPad, and has a web app.
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Gizmodo |
Report: The Death of Charlie Kirk Led to a New Age of Bosses Policing Social Media
Experts tell the Washington Post that workers' social media behavior is on the minds of employers.
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Boy Genius Report |
The Google Pixel 10 Is Great, But The Smart Money Buys A Cheaper Phone
You don't need to spend flagship prices to get a great experience. Discover the cheaper phone that makes the Pixel 10 a hard sell for value-focused buyers.
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Neowin |
Microsoft released KB5072537, KB5071416, KB5072543 Windows 11 Setup & Recovery updates
Microsoft released new updates for Windows 11 this past week under KB5072537, KB5071416 and KB5072543 for OS setup and recovery.
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