Science & Technology
We found the perfect stocking stuffer. Give everyone this dual USB-C and USB-A flash drive.
TL;DR: For $47.99 through the end of the day, this 512GB dual-USB flash drive delivers fast transfer speeds and device compatibility with USB-C and USB-A connectors. When you’ve got tons of files to manage — whether for work, school, or personal projects — a basic flash drive might not cut it. Enter this 512GB dual-USB […]
Albania is banning TikTok for one year, citing growing violence among teens
Albania joins a growing list of countries banning or temporarily blocking TikTok, with the state declaring a one-year prohibition of the platform. The decision comes after nationwide protest and government unrest following the November murder of a 14-year-old boy by one of his classmates, who subsequently shared images of the aftermath on Snapchat. Albanian Prime […]
Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles for a warning light issue
Tesla recalled nearly 700,000 vehicles this week due to an issue with the tire pressure warning light. The problem could cause users to unknowingly drive on low-pressure tires. “The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure,” wrote the National […]
The best Windows laptops we tested in 2024: Our pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook Pro
The best Windows laptops run an impressive gamut, from Qualcomm-powered workhorses that refuse to die to dual-display stunners and subtle gaming stations. (Some of them, dare we say, will tempt even the most devoted Apple Macbook disciples.) Users who need a new laptop for everyday productivity, creativity, or entertainment have no shortage of options. And […]
OpenAI announces o3 and o3 mini reasoning models
OpenAI just announced o3 and o3 mini, its next-gen reasoning models. In the livestream, SVP of Research Mark Chen showed o3’s performance on certain benchmarks, compared to o1, like competition math (96.7 percent) and PhD-level science (87.7 percent). OpenAI and the ARC Prize competition also shared how o3 scored 76 percent on the ARC-AGI benchmark, […]
Supposed expert reviews of Google Gemini outputs are coming from non-experts
Like any genAI model, Google Gemini responses can sometimes be inaccurate, but in this case it might be because testers don’t have the expertise to fact-check them. According to TechCrunch, the firm hired to improve accuracy for Gemini is now making its testers evaluate responses even if they don’t have the “domain knowledge.” SEE ALSO: […]
Supreme Court must halt TikTok ban, ACLU argues
UPDATE: Dec. 18, 2024, 11:36 a.m. EST This story was updated after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear challenges on the TikTok ban. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) formally appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to block the expected TikTok ban, which looms over the social media company as January approaches. Meanwhile, TikTok […]
Nissan and Honda could merge to compete in the EV market
Two of Japan’s auto giants, Nissan and Honda, are reportedly in early talks to merge, according to The Nikkei, in a bold move to strengthen their position against China’s growing clout in the electric vehicle (EV) market. SEE ALSO: Tesla Model Q: Are the rumors about the new, affordable Tesla true? While no concrete plans […]
5 AI innovations from 2024 that are genuinely helpful
2024 was a big year for AI, and not all of it was good. But amidst the ethical dilemmas and growing concerns around the race to integrate the technology anywhere and everywhere, many set out with the goal to harness the power of AI responsibly. Here are 5 projects driven by AI that are genuinely […]
Microsoft confirms critical Windows Defender vulnerability. What you need to do right now.
There is (or was) a vulnerability in Windows Defender, but you don’t have to worry about it. That’s the short version. The longer version, for those who are interested, is that Microsoft detected a fault in its homegrown antivirus software and admitted as much in an official security note, per Forbes. Microsoft’s security note included […]