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MSI’s new Claw gaming handhelds have Lunar Lake processors and nondescript ‘AI’ powers
MSI has two new versions of the MSI Claw after the original landed with a thud earlier this year. The company’s $900 MSI Claw 8 AI+ and $800 Claw 7 AI+ have Lunar Lake Intel processing, better battery life and quality-of-life improvements like redesigned sticks, bumpers and triggers.The previous model launched “a touch late and a bit too pricey,” according to Engadget’s Sam Rutherford in our … [Read More...]
After decades of using Windows, I had to change these 5 macOS settings immediately
I've mentioned this multiple times over the past few weeks, but my entire life I've been a Windows user, and only recently did I make the jump to macOS as part of my Mac Mini review. And while I've absolutely loved the hardware Apple has created here, macOS still requires a big adjustment period, and also a lot of changes. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
Meta wants to use nuclear power for its data centers
Meta has confirmed its plans to use nuclear power to fuel US data centers. The company announced that it’s accepting proposals from nuclear energy developers to work on the project, with the goal of adding between one and four gigawatts of nuclear energy capacity “starting in the early 2030s.”The company’s request for proposals states that Meta is seeking partners that have experience with “either … [Read More...]
Former Celsius CEO pleads guilty to two fraud charges
Former cryptocurrency leader Alex Mashinsky has pleaded guilty to two fraud charges. The founder and CEO of Celsius Network was indicted on seven criminal counts in 2023, including charges of fraud, conspiracy and market manipulation. He entered a not guilty plea at the time, but in a hearing today, Mashinsky pled guilty to two of those original counts. The first is commodities fraud and the … [Read More...]
Walmart completes its $2.3 billion purchase of Vizio
Vizio is now a member of the Walmart corporate empire. The retail company announced the completion of its $2.3 billion acquisition of the TV manufacturer on Tuesday.Walmart didn’t just buy a TV brand. It now owns a new advertising platform. Vizio’s SmartCast OS collects huge amounts of data from its 19 million active accounts, and the company makes the majority of its money from the platform. … [Read More...]
Two data brokers banned from selling ‘sensitive’ location data by the FTC
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is banning data brokers Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla … [Read More...]
The abject weirdness of AI ads
“I’m trying to find holiday gifts for my sisters. I open a bunch of tabs, I want my wife’s advice.” That’s CEO of the Browser Company, Josh Miller, in his company’s latest ad for its new AI browser, Dia. Consulting your spouse to find gifts for your siblings is a pure – and dare I say, sweet – thing to do with a browser. But the new product he’s showcasing is replacing Arc, a beloved browser that … [Read More...]
ServiceTitan’s IPO keeps getting weirder
On Tuesday, cloud business software provider ServiceTitan offered a price range for its initial public stock of $52 to $57 a share, with hopes to raise $446.2 million to $514.2 million at the midrange. It also made a few other interesting disclosures about what it will do with the money and who it will sell the stock to. In its latest S-1A SEC form, the company disclosed that it … [Read More...]
Overclocking your Raspberry Pi
When we think of overclocking a computer, we generally think of an expensive gaming PC being pushed to its limits for the best gaming experience. But did you know you can also overclock your Raspberry Pi relatively easily? Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
SpaceX mulls tender offer at $350B valuation
SpaceX’s valuation continues to rise at an eye-popping pace, with the company reportedly in talks to sell insider shares at a price that would value it at around $350 billion, Bloomberg reported. It would mark an enormous increase from the $255 billion price that was circulating last month, and a doubling since shares were sold at a $175 billion valuation in December … [Read More...]