Author: Zach_Wilson
Reduce strain on your ports with this 240 USB-C cable that rotates and bends
Japanese accessory maker Sanwa Supply has released a new 240W USB-C cable with a flexible design that could help prevent damage, as spotted by Tom’s Hardware. The USB-C connectors on either end of the cable can rotate 360 degrees and bend from side-to-side up to 180 degrees, reducing strain on…
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YouTube is cracking down on clickbait
YouTube is taking a tougher stance on clickbait, saying it will remove content with titles or thumbnails that promise viewers “something that the video doesn’t deliver,” as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. This change will “slowly” roll out in India first, according to YouTube’s blog post, but will “expand to more…
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OpenAI teases new reasoning model—but don’t expect to try it soon
For the last day of ship-mas, OpenAI previewed a new set of frontier “reasoning” models dubbed o3 and o3-mini. The Verge first reported that a new reasoning model would be coming during this event. The company isn’t releasing these models today (and admits final results may evolve with more post-training).…
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Asus just launched two business monitors with a unique feature I think all display manufacturers should copy
Asus’ latest monitor releases come with a kit to mount a mini PC at the back There’s also a groove to place your smartphone, plus an integrated USB hub Sadly it is not a 4K display, merely a full HD+ one As Mini PCs are becoming increasingly powerful, offering a…
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Google Chrome is testing a new AI tool that scans for scams to help save you from online trickery
Google Chrome is testing a new AI-powered scam detection feature It seemingly uses an on-device Large Language Model (LLM) to maintain user privacy AI-driven safety tools, including scam detection, help to fight the rise of AI-powered threats online The world’s most popular browser, Google Chrome, is experimenting with a new…
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Squid Game: Unleashed is a fun game and a terrible adaptation
In Squid Game, schoolyard games are turned into nightmares, as players compete to survive and — if they’re lucky — earn a massive cash prize. But in Unleashed, a new mobile spinoff that’s part of the streamer’s fledgling gaming efforts, those games are fun. It’s a strange experience that sands…
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