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OpenAI, cofounder Sam Altman to take on Neuralink with new startup

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-26 16:08:33

OpenAI and its cofounder Sam Altman are preparing to back a company that will compete with Elon Musk’s Neuralink by connecting human brains with computers, heightening the rivalry between the two billionaire entrepreneurs. The new venture, called Merge Labs, is raising new funds at an $850 million valuation, with much of the new capital expected to come from OpenAI’s ventures team, according to three people with direct knowledge of the plans. Altman has encouraged the investment and will help

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Hisense’s 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV is now available for $30,000

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-26 16:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Following Samsung’s announcement of the company’s first Micro RGB TV yesterday, Hisense has finally revealed the price tag for its 4K TriChroma TV that uses similar technology and was first revealed at CES 2025. The 116-inch Hisense 116UX is available now fro

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OpenAI and Sam Altman are reportedly creating a startup rival to Elon Musk's Neuralink

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-26 21:30:22

Sam Altman is preparing to co-found a new company funded by OpenAI that will go up against Elon Musk's Neuralink, The Financial Post reported. The startup, called Merge Labs, will use AI for its brain-computer interface and compete directly with Neuralink, along with other nascent companies in the field like Precision Neuroscience and Synchron. The name Merge Labs comes from a term Altman used in 2017 called "the merge" that describes the moment human brains and computers come together. The com

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I pried open a cheap 600W charger to test its build, and found 'goo' inside

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-11-27 04:45:15

It's easy to silkscreen 600W on the product, but can the product live up to the hype? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I test dozens of chargers every year. Some are excellent, while others fall short. Here on ZDNET, I only feature the cream of the crop -- the best of the best. However, I occasionally receive requests from readers asking for my thoughts or opinions on specific products. Lately, one product that's been generating a lot of buzz is this 600W GaN charger. Also: This wall charger repl

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Sam Altman’s new startup wants to merge machines and humans

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-11-27 08:15:03

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’ve enjoyed Elon Musk’s ongoing beef with Sam Altman and OpenAI, get ready for a whole new chapter: soon they’ll be rivals not just in AI, but in brain-computer interfaces too. The Financial Times reports that Altman and OpenAI are backing a new company called Merge Labs developing

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The equality delete problem in Apache Iceberg

news.ycombinator.com Yingjun Wu 2025-11-26 23:27:50

The Equality Delete Problem in Apache Iceberg Yingjun Wu 9 min read · 14 hours ago 14 hours ago -- Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Since last year, Apache Iceberg has been one of the hottest topics in the data infrastructure world. Databricks recently spent $1 billion to acquire Neon, a startup building a serverless Postgres. Snowflake also spent about $250 million to acquire Crunchy Data, a veteran enterprise-grade Postgres provider. These are not random acquisi

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Sam Altman, OpenAI will reportedly back a startup that takes on Musk’s Neuralink

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2025-11-27 06:30:20

Sam Altman is in the process of co-founding a new brain-to-computer interface startup called Merge Labs and raising funds for it with the capital possibly coming largely from OpenAI’s ventures team, unnamed sources told the Financial Times. The startup is expected to be valued at $850 million. A source familiar with the deal tells TechCrunch that talks are still early and OpenAI has not yet committed to participation, so terms could change. Merge Labs is also reportedly working with Alex Bla

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AI can make us UK's biggest firm, Rolls-Royce says

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-11-27 11:01:03

AI can make us UK's biggest firm, Rolls-Royce says 60 minutes ago Share Save Simon Jack Business editor Share Save Rolls-Royce Artist's impression of a small nuclear power station Rolls-Royce's plan to power artificial intelligence (AI) with its nuclear reactors could make it the UK's most valuable company, its boss has said. The engineering firm has signed deals to provide small modular reactors (SMRs) to the UK and Czech governments to power AI-driven data centres. AI has boomed in populari

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The Equality Delete Problem in Apache Iceberg

news.ycombinator.com Yingjun Wu 2025-11-28 05:27:50

The Equality Delete Problem in Apache Iceberg Yingjun Wu 9 min read · 6 hours ago 6 hours ago -- Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Since last year, Apache Iceberg has been one of the hottest topics in the data infrastructure world. Databricks recently spent $1 billion to acquire Neon, a startup building a serverless Postgres. Snowflake also spent about $250 million to acquire Crunchy Data, a veteran enterprise-grade Postgres provider. These are not random acquisiti

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Ultimate Ears’ Wonderboom 4 speaker is cheaper than ever at 40 percent off

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-11-28 16:30:00

If you’re hosting a small get-together or hangout at the park, a small speaker like the UE Wonderboom 4 can provide the soundtrack. It’s the kind of gadget that fades into the background yet remains as important as the food and drink. And right now, it’s down to just $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo, which is its lowest price to date. The Wonderboom 4’s compact design — which is roughly the size of a softball — makes it easy to bring anywhere, whether you’re lounging by the p

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This U.S. Airport Wants to Go Nuclear, and the Backlash Has Already Begun

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-11-29 02:45:48

Within the last two decades, the aviation sector’s global energy-related carbon emissions have grown faster than rail, road, or shipping emissions. Amid an urgent need to transition this industry to clean energy sources, Denver International Airport (DEN) has proposed a bold solution: nuclear power. On Wednesday, August 6, airport chief Phil Washington and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced they were seeking proposals for a $1.25 million feasibility study of a small, on-site nuclear reactor t

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Samsung has launched its first Micro RGB TV with improved color accuracy

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-29 06:46:45

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. First teased at CES 2025, Samsung has finally launched a TV featuring the company’s new Micro RGB backlight technology. The 115-inch TV is first launching in South Korea for over $32,000, according to SamMobile, but Samsung says it’s coming to the US next, fo

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275M patient records breached—How to meet HIPAA password manager requirements

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-29 11:57:05

In 2024, the healthcare sector experienced over 700 data breach incidents, which is higher than any other industry, including finance. These breaches exposed more than 275 million patient records, with password-related vulnerabilities serving as the primary attack vector in most of the cases. While threat actors use various penetration methods, compromised credentials remain the most consistent and damaging entry point. These statistics reflect a fundamental threat to patient and organizationa

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As a Pixel Watch fan, here are the 3 reasons I’m excited about the Pixel Watch 4

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-30 02:00:30

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve been a Google Pixel Watch user and fan since the original launched in 2022. I wore it every day — except when I was charging it — and then upgraded to the Pixel Watch 2 and later to the 45mm Pixel Watch 3. In the last three years, you could hardly see me without Google’s smartwatch strapped to my wrist, and for good reason. I love the Fitbit integration and the fact that I can keep my existing fitness data rolling without wearing a standalone tracker. The

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The best ergonomic mouse for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-30 04:00:38

A mouse may seem like a small consideration for your workstation setup. But after you’ve addressed the crucial ergonomics — raising your monitor to eye-level, using the right keyboard and taking frequent breaks throughout your workdays — it’s a good idea to make sure the mouse you use is comfortable as well. People dealing with conditions like carpal tunnel and wrist pain may be interested in finding the best ergonomic mouse for them. Vertical and semi-vertical designs turn your palm towards you

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The value of institutional memory

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-29 16:53:43

In 1978, a dredging gang working for British Waterways was struggling with a problem. They were trying to clear obstacles on the Chesterfield Canal so they could stabilise a concrete wall — not an easy day’s work. But what really had them stumped was a heavy iron chain on the canal bottom. After various attempts, they hooked the chain to their dredger. That did the trick. A firm pull removed the chain and the block of wood on the end of it. The gang took a well-earned break for tea. The tea bre

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Meteorite Crashes Into Georgia Home, Turns Out to Be 20 Million Years Older Than Earth

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-11-30 21:25:56

On a clear June day in Georgia, a blazing fireball suddenly fell out of the sky over the Atlanta metro area. The source of this spectacle was a 1-ton meteor that exploded in mid-air, sending a cherry tomato-sized fragment shooting through the roof of a McDonough home. Though no one knew it then, this space rock hailed from a time long before Earth had even formed. Using optical and electron microscopes, geologists at the University of Georgia analyzed 0.8 ounces (23 grams) of fragments recovere

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Apache Iceberg V3 Spec new features for more efficient and flexible data lakes

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-01 11:07:34

A Deeper Dive into Apache Iceberg V3: How New Designs Are Solving Core Data Lake Challenges The Next Chapter for Apache Iceberg: Welcoming the Iceberg V3 Spec by Talat Uyarer , BigQuery Managed Iceberg & Shane Glass , Google Open Source Programs Office The data community has long grappled with the challenge of how to bring database-like agility to petabyte-scale datasets stored in open cloud storage. The trade-off has often been between the scalability of data lakes and the performance and ea

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The Value of Institutional Memory

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-01 10:53:43

In 1978, a dredging gang working for British Waterways was struggling with a problem. They were trying to clear obstacles on the Chesterfield Canal so they could stabilise a concrete wall — not an easy day’s work. But what really had them stumped was a heavy iron chain on the canal bottom. After various attempts, they hooked the chain to their dredger. That did the trick. A firm pull removed the chain and the block of wood on the end of it. The gang took a well-earned break for tea. The tea bre

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Glacier Melt Reveals Remains of Antarctic Meteorologist Lost 66 Years Ago

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-12-01 11:35:39

In 1959, 25-year-old meteorologist Dennis Bell disappeared into a glacial crevasse in the Antarctic before the eyes of his horrified colleague. 66 years later, a Polish team has finally discovered his remains in the wake of a receding glacier. Personnel from the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station on Antarctica’s King George Island first found and recovered some of the remains on the Ecology Glacier in January, according to a statement by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The following

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3 charging mistakes that are killing your tablet - and the simple fix you need

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-12-01 16:28:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Unplug at 100%, keep battery between 20% and 80%. Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%. Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. As someone who uses a tablet daily, I'm constantly looking for ways to make its battery last longer. However, some habits you don't think twice about could actually be hurting your battery over time. There are ways to extend your tablet's battery life, and there are some things you should avoid th

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This magnetic charger brings the conveniences of wireless charging to the iPad

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-12-01 21:27:04

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple still hasn’t brought wireless charging to the iPad, but Kuxiu’s new charger brings similar functionality and convenience to the iPad Pro and iPad Air. Like wireless chargers for the iPhone, the M30 magnetically attaches to the back of supported iPad mod

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Revel shuts down its ride-hail business to focus on EV charging

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-12-01 21:33:14

Revel has shut down its ride-hailing service in New York City, in yet another pivot for the company that started out by renting electric scooters in 2019. Moving forward, Revel will instead focus on its nascent EV charging business, which includes operating five stations in New York and one in San Francisco. A visit to Revel’s app on Monday showed a message thanking users for “riding with us the last 4 years!” and announcing it has “permanently closed our rideshare service.” Revel’s website ech

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Musk Moves to Bring Tesla Power to U.K. As Car Sales Stumble

gizmodo.com Riley Gutiérrez Mcdermid 2025-12-02 06:41:14

Controversial lightning rod Elon Musk is making major moves in the United Kingdom, as his electric car company Tesla looks to find new ways to diversify its income streams. According to OFGEM, the U.K. energy regulator, Tesla has formally applied for a license to sell electricity to households and businesses across Britain. Approval of that application could be a major boost for both Musk and Tesla, which has seen sales skid as Musk has become an increasingly polarizing figure in American poli

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This quantum radar could image buried objects

technologyreview.com Sophia Chen 2025-12-02 20:00:00

The glass cell that serves as the radar’s quantum component is full of cesium atoms kept at room temperature. The researchers use lasers to get each individual cesium atom to swell to nearly the size of a bacterium, about 10,000 times bigger than the usual size. Atoms in this bloated condition are called Rydberg atoms. When incoming radio waves hit Rydberg atoms, they disturb the distribution of electrons around their nuclei. Researchers can detect the disturbance by shining lasers on the atoms

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Musk's Tesla applies to supply power to British homes

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-02 20:17:07

Musk's Tesla applies to supply power to British homes Tesla did not immediately reply to a BBC request for comment. Tesla, which is best known as one of the world's biggest makers of electric vehicles (EV), also has a solar energy and battery storage business. If approved by the energy watchdog Ofgem, it would allow Tesla to take on the big firms that dominate the UK energy market to provide electricity to households and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as soon as next year. Elon Mu

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Breakfast With ChatGPT: Three Workers, One Morning, A Different AI Story

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-12-02 03:15:44

I came to Cleveland, Ohio, for the 50th anniversary of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention. I expected the hallways to be buzzing with conversations about AI, and they were, but not in the way I’d hoped. For the first two days, the phrase I heard most from my fellow journalists was “we must protect ourselves.” In session after session, the consensus was that AI is a danger, a threat, an enemy coming to replace us. Then I had breakfast at Betts, the restaurant in my h

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Dark Rumors Swirl as Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Notoriously Disgusting Meat Processing Plant

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-02 08:00:43

Over a year after a deadly bacterial outbreak forced a Boar's Head deli meat factory in Virginia to shutter indefinitely, the facility is reportedly set to reopen — but that doesn't mean they've cleaned up their act. Starting in May of last year, a number of people throughout the middle- and eastern-US began falling ill with symptoms eerily similar to the flu. Following several hospitalizations and two deaths traced to the same source, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officially launched a

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Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard after five years leading Diablo

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-02 14:00:49

Rod Fergusson, the general manager of the Diablo franchise for the last five years, is leaving Blizzard. Fergusson announced the move on social media, but didn't say where he's going next. Before joining Blizzard in 2020 to lead Diablo , Fergusson was studio head at The Coalition, where he oversaw Gears of War. "After five years driving the Diablo franchise with four big launches, it’s time to step away from Blizzard/Microsoft, sword in hand, and see what’s next," Fergusson wrote in a post on B

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Battery charge limiter for Apple Silicon MacBook devices

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-28 20:31:42

Battery charge limiter for Apple Silicon Macbook devices This tool makes it possible to keep a chronically plugged in Apple Silicon Macbook at 80% battery, since that will prolong the longevity of the battery. It is free and open-source and will remain that way. Want to know if this tool does anything or is just a placebo? Read this excellent article. TL;DR: keep your battery cool, keep it at 80% when plugged in, and discharge it as shallowly as feasible. Requirements This is an app for Appl

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OpenAI, cofounder Sam Altman to take on Neuralink with new startup

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OpenAI and Sam Altman are reportedly creating a startup rival to Elon Musk's Neuralink

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Sam Altman’s new startup wants to merge machines and humans

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The best ergonomic mouse for 2025

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