OpenAI has reached a deal with Reddit to use the social news site’s data for training AI models. In a blog post on OpenAI’s press relations site, the company said that the Reddit partnership will provide it access to “real-time, structured and unique content” — e.g. posts and replies — from Reddit, allowing its tools and models to “better understand and showcase” that content. Reddit content will … [Read more...]
What are counterfeit and clone Arduino boards (and how to identify them)
Whether youre into robotics or plan to build projects centered around embedded systems, heavy circuitry, and sensors, an Arduino is the best purchase you can make. With a huge repertoire of boards in its family tree, you can spend hours picking out the perfect Arduino microcontroller for your DIY project. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Google’s Gemini AI plan for schools promises extra data protection and privacy
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">Illustration: The VergeGoogle will soon offer schools access to Gemini AI — specifically for educators and students over the age of 18 — and … [Read more...]
Newspaper conglomerate Gannett is adding AI-generated summaries to the top of its articles
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">Photo: Getty ImagesGannett, the media company that owns hundreds of newspapers in the US, is launching a new program that adds AI-generated … [Read more...]
OpenAI strikes Reddit deal to train its AI on your posts
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">Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeOpenAI has signed a deal for access to real-time content from Reddit’s data API, which means it can … [Read more...]
TikTok is testing hour-long videos
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">Illustration: The VergeTikTok is experimenting with 60-minute video uploads, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The feature is available … [Read more...]
Grand Theft Auto VI is launching in fall 2025
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: Rockstar GamesIn Take-Two’s Q4 2024 earnings report, the company stated when gamers can expect the next entry in the GTA series. What … [Read more...]
I read Google's 70-page Gemini prompting guide, here's what I learned
Artificial intelligence models just keep getting better, but for most users, they're only going to be as good as the prompts they're fed. This is a common pain point for people just trying their hand with an AI chatbot, because trying to explain something to AI the same way as you would a human doesn't always work the best. At Google I/O 2024, the company gave out a 70-page booklet (44 for the PDF … [Read more...]
IBM builds out Qiskit quantum computing platform
IBM is expanding Qiskit, its quantum computing software, into a comprehensive software stack that includes middleware, serverless building blocks, and generative AI coding assistance. The company says the platform for building, optimizing, and executing programs on IBM quantum systems will also deliver better performance.Announced May 15, the intiative builds on the Qiskit SDK 1.x, combining a … [Read more...]
Grand Theft Auto 6 will arrive in fall 2025
Grand Theft Auto VI’s return to Vice City is officially scheduled for fall 2025. On Thursday, parent company Take-Two Interactive wrote in its Q4 2024 earnings report that it’s narrowed GTA 6’s previously announced 2025 window to autumn of next year.“Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window of Calendar 2025 to Fall of Calendar 2025 for Grand Theft Auto VI,” … [Read more...]
Two brothers accused of stealing $25 million worth of crypto
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">Nick Barclay / The VergeTwo brothers were taken into federal custody Tuesday for allegedly stealing about $25 million worth of … [Read more...]
US House passes TICKET Act to force event pricing transparency
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that could provide at least some accountability for Ticketmaster and other live event vendors. NBC News reports the TICKET Act (not to be confused with the Senate’s separate bill with the same try-hard acronym) would mandate that ticket sellers list upfront the total cost of admission — including all fees — to buyers.In addition to the … [Read more...]
Google’s making it easier for people with low vision to find objects using their phone
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: GoogleCoinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google is highlighting a number of new accessibility features across its … [Read more...]
X pushes more users to Communities
X is rolling out a revamped version of its Communities feature, which lets users network around topics of interest, each with its own dedicated space and timeline. The company on Thursday announced a number of changes to Communities, including improved discovery tools, recommendations, search, and sorting options, with other updates on the way. The broader goal is to connect more of X’s user base … [Read more...]
A quantum-entangled photon traveled 35 kilometers under the streets of Boston
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">Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeAmazon and Harvard University have created a “quantum network” that transmitted an entangled photon … [Read more...]
Android 15 Beta 2 adds support for 16 KB pages
The Android development team has announced the second beta of Android 15, which is now available on more devices besides just Pixels, including those from Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Sharp, Tecno, vivo, and Xiaomi. Android 15 will also support 16 KB page sizes (in addition to the standard 4 KB), which may require developers who use NDK libraries to rebuild their app to … [Read more...]
I built a personal cloud using my Raspberry Pi, and heres how you can, too
From Dropbox to Google Drive and OneDrive, cloud-based storage has become fairly commonplace in this day and age. But if you're worried about the privacy of your data, then it might be better to stick to private storage solutions, such as a NAS or personal cloud that only you can access. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Mark Zuckerberg’s makeover: midlife crisis or carefully crafted rebrand?
For Mark Zuckerberg’s fortieth birthday, his wife got him a photoshoot. Zuckerberg gives the camera a sly smile as he sits amid a carefully crafted recreation of his childhood bedroom. It’s appropriately childish – a lava lamp, a participation trophy, a white stuffed dog – yet the surroundings foreshadow the culture-shifting, technological force Zuckerberg would create. Amid thick tomes on C++, … [Read more...]
HBO’s upcoming MoviePass documentary is a must-watch for fans of tech trainwrecks
The rise and fall of MoviePass is one of those stories just begging for the documentary treatment and, well, HBO has got you covered. The platform just set a premiere date of May 29 for MoviePass, MovieCrash, a documentary helmed by filmmaker Muta’Ali and produced by none other than Mark Wahlberg.The film chronicles the “meteoric rise and stranger-than-fiction implosion” of the movie ticket … [Read more...]
The AYN Odin 2 Mini packs some good hardware – just don't call it a Vita
With Steam Deck alternatives taking the market by storm, we've seen a good range of different models, from budget-friendly handheld devices to luxury variants. And sometimes, those handhelds look somewhat similar to consoles in the past. Such is the case of the AYN Odin 2 Mini, which may remind you of a certain older console, but don't be fooled - it's a lot more powerful than a Vita. Source: … [Read more...]
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