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Best Internet Providers in Florida

What's the best internet provider in Florida? Looking for the best internet provider in the Sunshine State? Our broadband experts have compiled the best broadband providers in Florida to help you choose the right one for your needs. From DSL to fixed wireless to fiber, Florida's range of broadband providers can vary dramatically in affordability and speed. The best overall internet service provider in Florida is AT&T Fiber, thanks to its affordable plans and fast speeds. The plans start at $55

Neural Texture Compression demo shows it can do wonders for VRAM usage

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In context: Modern game engines can put severe strain on today's hardware. However, Nvidia's business decisions have left many GPUs with less VRAM than they should. Fortunately, improved texture compression in games helps make the most of what's available. Neural Texture Compression (NTC) is a new technique that improves texture quality while reducing VRAM usage. It relies on a specialized neural n

In Praise of "Normal" Engineers

This article was originally commissioned by Luca Rossi (paywalled) for refactoring.fm, on February 11th, 2025. Luca edited a version of it that emphasized the importance of building “10x engineering teams” . It was later picked up by IEEE Spectrum (!!!), who scrapped most of the teams content and published a different, shorter piece on March 13th. This is my personal edit. It is not exactly identical to either of the versions that have been publicly released to date. It contains a lot of the so

Ryuk ransomware’s initial access expert extradited to the U.S.

A member of the notorious Ryuk ransomware operation who specialized in gaining initial access to corporate networks has been extradited to the United States. The suspect is a 33-year-old foreign man who was arrested in April 2025 in his home in Kyiv at the request of the FBI. He was extradited to the United States yesterday, June 18. In 2023, the Ukrainian cyber police, the National Police, and international law enforcement partners began investigating a ransomware operation whose members carr

Brad Pitt’s Sci-Fi Film Roles, Ranked

Next week, one of our biggest movie stars hits theaters in one of the summer’s biggest movies. F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, is out June 27 and it’s the kind of role only someone as huge as Pitt could play. Pitt has been one of the top movie stars in the world for decades. Rising to stardom in the early 1990s, he quickly jumped to leading man status and has never looked back since. Pitt has had an incredibly varied career, making films in seemingly every genre imaginable. He’s been in roma

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT PCIe Benchmark: 8GB vs. 16GB

On store shelves, AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT looks like a compelling option for gamers. It's affordable, backed by a trusted brand, and appears well-equipped for modern gaming. But there's a catch: the 8GB version is severely constrained by its limited video memory – a technical bottleneck that may not show up in standard benchmarks. That missing memory turns the 8GB model into a ticking time bomb for gamers hoping to future-proof their rigs. The 8GB RX 9060 XT is marketed under the same name as t

Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Beyond the selfies between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and the friendly conversations between the pair on stage, all is not well with Microsoft’s $13 billion AI investment. Over the past year, multiple reports have painted a picture of a Microsoft and OpenAI relationship that is straining under pressure. As OpenAI battles for access to more compute p

Samsung’s next foldables look crazy thin in this new leak

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR New “official” images of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 have leaked. The images show both foldables in two different colorways. These colorways are said to be called Blue Shadow and Jet Black. Samsung is gearing up to launch the next generation of its foldable phones. As we inch closer to the eventual announcement, predictably, leaks have been ramping up. Previously, we’ve seen CAD renders of both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Now,

OpenAI’s Sam Altman discusses GPT-5 release date

ChatGPT's next big upgrade, or the new foundational model 'GPT-5,' is being prepared for public release, but OpenAI won't share the specifics. In a recent interview, Sam Altman, CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, confirmed that ChatGPT's GPT-5 model release date is sometime in summer, but it depends on a number of factors. OpenAI has internal benchmarks and other standards set for GPT-5, and unless those are met, OpenAI might not release the model to the public. Sam added that he doesn't know 'exa

Pope Leo XIV warns of AI risks, urges action to protect human dignity

The big picture: Two days after his election, Pope Leo XIV addressed a gathering of cardinals in Rome and made it clear that artificial intelligence would be at the center of his papacy. The new pontiff, who hails from Chicago and holds a mathematics degree, invoked the legacy of his namesake, Leo XIII, who had defended workers' rights during the upheaval of the industrial revolution. "Today, the church offers its trove of social teaching to respond to another industrial revolution and to innov

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The future of business isn't about AI - and this report proves it

piranka/Getty Images There I was, scrolling Beyoncé's internet on my lunch break, secretly hoping AI would take my job but let me keep my paycheck (don't judge me; I know you feel the same). 😤 Then I saw a headline that almost made me choke: "Almost Half of Google Searches Are Branded. Here's Why That Matters" from Ahrefs. Also: ChatGPT search just got smarter - but can it replace Google for you yet? If this report is true, it could signal a shocking trend for the future of online business.

Researchers are now vacuuming DNA from the air

Dublin is known as a city where you can enjoy a few pints of Guiness, get a warm welcome from the locals and hear lively traditional music drifting out of pubs and into the city air. But it's not just music floating on the breeze. The air of Dublin also contains cannabis, poppy, even magic mushrooms -- at least their DNA. That's according to a new study that reveals the power of DNA, vacuumed up from the air, which can track everything from elusive bobcats to illicit drugs. "The level of info

Guess I'm a Rationalist Now

A week ago I attended LessOnline, a rationalist blogging conference featuring many people I’ve known for years—Scott Alexander, Eliezer Yudkowsky, Zvi Mowshowitz, Sarah Constantin, Carl Feynman—as well as people I’ve known only online and was delighted to meet in person, like Joe Carlsmith and Jacob Falkovich and Daniel Reeves. The conference was at Lighthaven, a bewildering maze of passageways, meeting-rooms, sleeping quarters, gardens, and vines off Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, which has rece

Curved-Crease Origami Sculptures

Curved-Crease Sculpture When folded along curved creases, paper shapes itself into a natural equilibrium form. These equilibria are poorly understood, especially for curved creases. We are exploring what shapes are possible in this genre of self-folding origami, with applications to deployable structures, manufacturing, and self-assembly. This transformation of flat paper into swirling surfaces creates sculpture that feels alive. History of Curved Origami Sculpture There is a surprisingly old

DuckDuckGo scam blocker detects fake stores, crypto sites, virus alerts, more

The privacy-focused web browser DuckDuckGo has boosted its anti-scam features. It can now detect and block fake ecommerce stores, crypto sites, virus alerts, and more. The new security feature is completely free for all users on both Mac and iOS browsers, with no Privacy Pro subscription needed … DuckDuckGo already had the ability to detect common phishing and malware attacks, as well as malicious ads, but these features have now been boosted and branded as Scam Blocker. There are the two new

In-Memory C++ Leap in Blockchain Analysis

Real-Time, Court-Admissible Crypto Intelligence at 1/400th the Cost of Inferior Legacy Systems The explosion of blockchain data isn’t just a challenge; it’s a crisis for conventional analytics. Financial institutions, investigators, and law enforcement agencies are hamstrung by tools that are too slow, expensive, and built on legacy database technologies incapable of keeping pace. Critical insights are missed, opportunities vanish, and illicit activities remain obscured by systems that offer on

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT PCIe Comparison: 8GB vs. 16GB

On store shelves, AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT looks like a compelling option for gamers. It's affordable, backed by a trusted brand, and appears well-equipped for modern gaming. But there's a catch: the 8GB version is severely constrained by its limited video memory – a technical bottleneck that may not show up in standard benchmarks. That missing memory turns the 8GB model into a ticking time bomb for gamers hoping to future-proof their rigs. The 8GB RX 9060 XT is marketed under the same name as t

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT PCIe Comparison: 8GB vs. 16GB

On store shelves, AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT looks like a compelling option for gamers. It's affordable, backed by a trusted brand, and appears well-equipped for modern gaming. But there's a catch: the 8GB version is severely constrained by its limited video memory – a technical bottleneck that may not show up in standard benchmarks. That missing memory turns the 8GB model into a ticking time bomb for gamers hoping to future-proof their rigs. The 8GB RX 9060 XT is marketed under the same name as t

Google looks likely to lose appeal against record $4.7 billion EU fine

Google suffered a setback Thursday after an advisor to the European Union's top court recommended it dismiss the tech giant's appeal against a record 4.1-billion-euro ($4.7 billion) antitrust fine. Juliane Kokott, advocate general at the European Court of Justice, advised the court to throw out Google's appeal and confirm the fine, which was reduced in 2022 to 4.125 billion euros from 4.34 billion euros previously by the EU's General Court. "In her Opinion delivered today, Advocate General Kok

Is this the electric grid of the future?

Following the unanimous approval by Lancaster County commissioners of a 304-megawatt solar plant outside Lincoln, one of the largest in the state, local opponents appealed. The project’s developer, the Florida-based behemoth NextEra Energy Resources, made news in March when its CEO both praised the Trump administration’s policy and insisted that solar and storage remained the fastest path to increasing the energy supply. Lincoln Electric is headquartered in a gleaming new building named after A

Can These $900 ‘Recovery’ Boots From Nike and Hyperice Actually Help You Heal?

If you’re an athlete, then you remember all too well that the time between 2015 and 2020 was when recovery tools really took over. While hard to believe, there was, in fact, a time when a hard workout or a weekend long run didn’t end with a session in Normatec Legs or a bout with a massage gun. But in 2025, athletes of all ranges, from pro to amateur level, and in nearly every sport, have made recovery a key component of their training. In line with this notion are the novel tech and tools that

I Spent Weeks Using Orb: It's Unlike Any Internet Speed Test I've Ever Used Before

Internet speed tests aren't just for people who obsess over their internet connection. If you're having an inevitable home internet slowdown, my first recommendation is always to start with a speed test. In fact, I’ve tested and used dozens of internet speed tests -- the market is pretty saturated with them. Ideally, the best internet speed test is one that diagnoses your bandwidth blues as easily as possible -- no ads, no extra features you can’t make sense of and no slowing down your Wi-Fi. S

Hot Octopuss Pulse Duo Review: Not for Penetration

I've heard a decent amount about sex toy brand Hot Octopuss from my male friends, but it wasn’t until the Pulse Duo arrived on my doorstep that I had my first experience with its products. I was excited to give it a try because I love penis toys that both partners can enjoy. The Pulse Duo isn’t a cock ring—at least not in the traditional sense—it does help produce longer and stronger erections. More of a sleeve than a ring, the person with the penis wears the Pulse Duo while dry humping or gyra

I found the 'Goldilocks' of travel chargers - now I don't leave home without it (plus it's on sale)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Tessan 65W GaN Universal Travel Adapter retails for $43. It's the perfect size, weight, and power output for traveling. It doesn't convert mains AC voltage, and the USB ports on the bottom can be tricky to use. $37.99 at Amazon Gone are the days of packing multiple chargers with different connectors when traveling. Now, universal travel adapters are the way to go: one adapter that works in over 220 countries and compatibility with both USB-A and USB-C devices. Also:

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, June 19

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

Stripe’s former growth lead helps African diaspora invest in startups, real estate

When Joe Kinvi joined Touchtech Payments in 2017 as head of finance, the Irish startup couldn’t afford his full salary. So he negotiated for stock to make up the difference. Eighteen months later, Stripe acquired the company, and that equity converted into Stripe shares, enough to let Kinvi leave his job, bootstrap a side project, and eventually found a startup. That startup, Borderless, is now helping Africans in the diaspora collectively invest in startups and real estate back home. Since lau

Companies That Replaced Humans With AI Are Realizing Their Mistake

According to tech billionaire and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, 2025 was supposed to be the year "when AI agents will work." Despite widespread hype, so-called "AI agents" — a software product that's supposed to complete human-level tasks autonomously — have yet to live up to their name. As of April, even the best AI agent could only finish 24 percent of the jobs assigned to it. Still, that didn't stop business executives from swarming to the software like flies to roadside carrion, gutting entire dep

Toxic Proteins for Drug Discovery

Noah Whiteman, professor of evolutionary biology at UC Berkeley, writes about how toxins are repurposed into medicines for Issue 06. Whiteman’s recent book is called “Most Delicious Poison.” Ella Watkins-Dulaney for Asimov Press. When you hear the word "poison," perhaps you picture a Victorian-era cobalt bottle labeled "NOT TO BE TAKEN" or the iconic pictogram of a leering skull and crossbones. What probably does not come to mind, however, are the dried white beans in your kitchen pantry, the

Steam beta adds new in-game performance metrics overlay, can show DLSS frames

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust TL;DR: Steam Client beta participants can now view detailed performance metrics through the in-game overlay. While it doesn't offer as much data as advanced tools like Afterburner, Valve's new frame rate counter can display both real and AI-generated frames when DLSS or FSR frame generation is enabled. In the current stable release, the Steam client only shows a basic FPS counter via Steam > Settin