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Google releases its award-winning Math Olympiad model, but it'll come at a price

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-19 22:00:13

Google Two weeks ago, Google and OpenAI touted their models' award-winning performance at the International Math Olympiad (IMO). Now, Google is making a version of its model available to the public. Also: This one feature could make GPT-5 a true game changer (if OpenAI gets it right) On Friday, Google launched Deep Think in the Gemini app for Google Ultra subscribers, a premium subscription tier that costs $250 per year or $125 for the first three months. Although the model is a variation of

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Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-12-19 22:00:00

Google DeepMind is rolling out Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, which, the company says, is its most advanced AI reasoning model, able to answer questions by exploring and considering multiple ideas simultaneously and then using those outputs to choose the best answer. Subscribers to Google’s $250-per-month Ultra subscription will gain access to Gemini 2.5 Deep Think in the Gemini app starting Friday. First unveiled in May at Google I/O 2025, Gemini 2.5 Deep Think is Google’s first publicly available mu

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Scientists and engineers craft radio telescope bound for the moon

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-16 00:51:11

Scientists and Engineers Craft Radio Telescope Bound for the Moon With all major telescope components completed, the Lunar Surface Electromagnetics Experiment-Night is now undergoing final assembly enlarge LuSEE-Night undergoes final assembly at the Space Sciences Laboratory, following the completion of all major components by Brookhaven Lab and other collaborators. (Space Sciences Laboratory) UPTON, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has completed the

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Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M

techcrunch.com Kate Park 2025-12-19 21:00:00

A Singapore-based deep tech startup called SixSense has developed an AI-powered platform that helps semiconductor manufacturers predict and detect potential chip defects on production lines in real time. It has raised $8.5 million in Series A bringing its total funding to around $12 million. The round was led by Peak XV’s Surge (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), with participation from Alpha Intelligence Capital, FEBE, and others. Founded in 2018 by engineers Akanksha Jagwani (CTO) and Avni Agarw

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Amazon set to report earnings: AI and tariffs are key to the second quarter

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-20 21:32:45

Amazon will report second-quarter results after the market close Thursday. Here's what analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting: Earnings per share: $1.33 $1.33 Revenue: $162.09 billion Wall Street is also looking at other key revenue metrics: Amazon Web Services: $30.8 billion, according to StreetAccount $30.8 billion, according to StreetAccount Advertising: $14.99 billion, according to StreetAccount The company spooked investors in May when it warned in its earnings report that "tariff a

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Amazon earnings primer: Why AI and tariffs are key to the second quarter

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-21 11:11:09

Amazon will report second-quarter results after the market close Thursday. Here's what analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting: Earnings per share: $1.33 $1.33 Revenue: $162.1 billion Wall Street is also looking at other key revenue metrics: Amazon Web Services: $30.8 billion, according to StreetAccount $30.8 billion, according to StreetAccount Advertising: $14.99 billion, according to StreetAccount The company spooked investors in May when it warned in its earnings report that "tariff an

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Lyft completes its $197 million acquisition of Europe's Freenow

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-21 16:24:20

Lyft has received the required regulatory clearance to finalize its acquisition of the European app-based taxi company Freenow. First announced back in April, Lyft’s approximately $197 million agreement with BMW and Mercedes-Benz allows the company to expand outside of North America for the first time. Freenow’s service will continue to operate as normal, but Bloomberg reports that users will be prompted to download the Lyft app when travelling in the US or Canada, and vice versa for Lyft rider

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TikTok gets long-overdue fact-checking enhancement, plus new parental controls

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-20 14:23:47

Video streaming platform TikTok is finally introducing community fact-checking, in the form of TikTok Footnotes – the equivalent to X’s Community Notes. This is initially available in the US only. The company has also announced new parental controls, aimed at giving oversight of both TikTok consumption and uploads by teens … Community Notes have played a valuable role on the social network formerly known as Twitter. Hoaxes and disinformation has been a growing problem on X, and the Community N

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I replaced my iPad with this $100 Android tablet - and it was pretty dang close

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-12-21 21:19:00

Tabwee T20 tablet ZDNET's key takeaways Tabwee's 10-inch tablet with Android 15 is available on Amazon for $110. It features a large 5,000mAh battery for decent runtime, and comes with a folio case, keyboard, stylus, and a mouse. The hardware has its limitations for more demanding tasks. View now at Amazon It amazes me just how much bang for your buck you can get if you choose an Android tablet over an iPad these days. While the cheapest new iPad will set you back at least $300, you can get s

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How Scientific Empires End

news.ycombinator.com Ross Andersen 2025-12-22 00:47:15

Roald Sagdeev has already watched one scientific empire rot from the inside. When Sagdeev began his career, in 1955, science in the Soviet Union was nearing its apex. At the Kurchatov Institute in Moscow, he studied the thermonuclear reactions that occur inside of stars. A few lab tables away, Andrei Sakharov was developing the hydrogen bomb. The Soviet space program would soon astonish the world by lofting the first satellite, and then the first human being, into orbit. Sagdeev can still rememb

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Infracost (YC W21) hiring first PM to shift $600B cloud spend to proactive

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-22 06:00:26

Overview We were the first to shift FinOps left, and we see a big opportunity to make the $600B/year spent on cloud proactively managed, instead of teams reacting to surprise cost spikes. Reactive is too late, we already tried that approach with our first startup. Join us as our first PM 🚀 This is a high-impact role at the heart of our product and growth strategy. You’ll own critical parts of our roadmap, from early-stage discovery through to GTM, and shape how we scale. You’ll work directly

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Should You Put Down the Iced Coffee During a Heat Advisory? This Is What Dietitians Say

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-22 05:41:04

With heat advisories popping up all across the US, the Las Vegas National Weather Service recently advised residents in parts of California, Nevada and Arizona to stop drinking caffeine when the heat is extreme. This is to prevent dehydration, which can lead to heat stroke. However, curious if we should all be putting our iced coffees down this summer, I reached out to three dietitians for the tea on caffeine, dehydration and heat safety. Does coffee cause dehydration? "Caffeine, the main acti

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GOP’s Josh Hawley and Democrats vote to advance congressional stock trading ban

news.ycombinator.com Alan 2025-12-22 16:07:19

Washington — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri joined Democrats Wednesday to advance legislation that would ban members of Congress from buying, selling or owning individual stocks. In an 8-7 vote, Hawley and Senate Democrats on the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs voted the legislation out of committee, with all other Republicans on the committee voting against it. It's not yet clear if the legislation, which Hawley introduced, will receive a floor vote

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Worried about the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s screen durability? Here’s what Samsung says.

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-22 17:30:16

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Display has confirmed that the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s folding screen durability is on par with that of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This comes after the company revealed that the Z Fold 7’s screen can better withstand extreme temperatures. That means the folding screen on both phones is significantly more durable than their predecessors. Samsung Display recently announced that the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s folding screen is rated for an impressive 500,000 folds. T

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I spent a week in New York City with the Samsung Z Fold 7 - and it spoiled me the entire time

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-12-22 18:30:14

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ZDNET's key takeaways The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an excellent upgrade over its predecessor, thanks to its slim and light design, a strong hinge and a wider coverscreen. It's very expensive at $2,000 for the starting configuration. But you'll dig the improved hardware, especially if you're familiar with foldable phones from the global market. $2,000 at Samsung $2,000 at Amazon more buying choices For a limited time, you can buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and receive a free $200 gi

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What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-22 15:44:30

What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems 4 hours ago Share Save Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Share Save BBC The other day, while I was doing some household chores, I handed my youngest child his dad's iPad to keep him entertained. But after a while I suddenly felt uneasy: I wasn't keeping a close eye on how long he had spent using it or what he was looking at. So I told him it was time to stop. A full-blown tantrum erupted. He kicked, he yelled, he

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The 10 apps I can't live or work without - on Windows, Mac, and mobile

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-12-22 17:27:55

berkozel/Getty Images Every five years or so, I make an inventory of the apps I use most frequently. It's always fascinating to see how the list has changed over time, and it usually says something about the computing landscape. When I did that exercise this year, I was astonished at the changes. Half of the apps I used five years ago are no longer on my list at all in 2025. They've been replaced, in most cases, by apps that are tightly linked with web-based services and cloud storage and can

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TikTok Introduces Parental Controls, Fact-Checking and AI Moderation Features

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-22 20:22:00

TikTok is introducing a suite of parental controls, community notes and AI enhancements that strive to make the short-form video social media platform safer for teens, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Family Pairing, a feature that allows parents to monitor their teen's TikTok accounts, will now notify parents when their teens upload videos, stories or photos. It also will let parents know which featured topics their teens have chosen to fill their feeds. TikTok has long allowed p

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Best Sleep Headphones of 2025: Tested for Quality Rest by CNET Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-23 00:00:00

Cole Kan/CNET I've always been a light sleeper -- even the slightest sounds yank me out of my slumber. As a CNET sleep team member, I've tested countless bedtime products to find what truly works, from white noise machines to sleep supplements to headbands that alter your brainwaves. David Carnoy, CNET executive editor and resident headphone expert, has tested hundreds of different types of headphones over the last 10 years. We banded together to uncover the best sleep headphones on the market

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ShinyHunters behind Salesforce data theft attacks at Qantas, Allianz Life, and LVMH

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-23 10:52:39

A wave of data breaches impacting companies like Qantas, Allianz Life, LVMH, and Adidas has been linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group, which has been using voice phishing attacks to steal data from Salesforce CRM instances. In June, Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) warned that threat actors tracked as UNC6040 were targeting Salesforce customers in social engineering attacks. In these attacks, the threat actors impersonated IT support staff in phone calls to targeted employees, a

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Of Course Blade’s ‘Marvel Rivals’ Debut Brings the Techno Beats

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-12-23 16:20:50

Now that Marvel Rivals is on a monthly cycle of adding heroes to the game, while the flames of the Phoenix are still burning, we’re just about ready for the game’s next character to step into the spotlight in the form of Blade. And in true style, Eric is bringing some killer tunes with his debut. Ahead of next week’s mid-season update for Marvel Rivals, NetEase has dropped a new gameplay trailer to debut Blade’s abilities. Arriving as another duelist, Blade is bringing a mix of melee and ranged

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Why I recommend this Bluetooth tracker to both iPhone and Android users over AirTags

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-12-23 21:52:00

Pebblebee Clip ZDNET's key takeaways The finder tag is equipped with a rechargeable battery, so you won't have to throw away old button cells It features a bright LED for finding things in low light. The tag is on the pricier side. View now at Amazon I have a habit of putting things down and forgetting where I put them, so finder tags like the Apple AirTag have been a game-changer for me, saving me endless amounts of time and frustration. Also: The best Bluetooth trackers you can buy: Expert

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Maintaining Weight Loss

news.ycombinator.com Leigh Peele 2025-12-23 21:05:29

When people hit their weight loss goals, it’s easy to assume the hardest part is behind them. However, maintaining that progress is a skill with its own set of challenges. In fact, sometimes, people are more prepared for the initial grind of weight loss than for the long-term effort required for maintenance. This article aims to provide a collection of skills to manage maintenance more effectively while hopefully making it feel sustainable. Let’s dig in! 1. Really understanding the role of yo

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TikTok Introduces New Parental Controls, Fact-Checking and AI Moderation Features

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-23 20:22:00

TikTok is introducing a suite of new parental controls, community notes and AI enhancements that aim to make the short-form video social media platform safer for teens, the company said in a press release on Wednesday. Family pairing, a feature that allows parents to monitor their teen's TikTok accounts, will now notify parents when their teens upload videos, stories or photos. It'll also let parents know which featured topics their teens have chosen to fill their feeds. TikTok has long allowe

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I tried Google's new agentic IDE, and it blows away the popular VS Code - here's how

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-24 02:36:48

MarinaZg/Getty Images For the longest time, Microsoft's VS Code has been one of the most popular IDEs (Integrated Developer Environment) on the market. It's free to use and includes all the features developers need to get the job done. Microsoft might have been shaking in its boots when Google revealed Project IDX, which was eventually rebranded as Firebase Studio. Also: The best AI for coding in 2025 (and what not to use) Firebase Studio is a full-stack (both front-end and back-end) AI work

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Hexatetrahedral Rails

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-20 11:56:32

Software is a creative endeavor and a craft. And like any creative endeavor and any craft, it is subject to fashions. About a decade ago, one of those fashions was Hexagonal Rails largely inspired by the DDD book, but also by the original Hexagonal Architecture work by Dr. Cockburn. Some of these applications are now up for their Rails upgrade and an “oil change,” and it’s interesting to see them in the wild and how they get perceived through the lens of the years that have gone by since then.

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Optician Sans – A free font based on historical eye charts and optotypes

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-24 06:11:58

Press & contact Feel free to use images, movies and gifs from this Dropbox folder if you want to feature this on your blog or website. Send us an e-mail for more information or other requests.

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Starlink Is Set to Receive Billions in Federal Subsidies but Analysis Says It Can’t Handle the Traffic

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 05:00:00

Key takeaways A new X-Lab analysis indicates Starlink can only support 6.66 households per square mile before speeds drop below FCC broadband minimums (100/20 Mbps). Currently, only 17% of Starlink users currently meet FCC broadband speeds, yet altered BEAD program rules could direct significant federal funds to Starlink as the lowest-cost option. While Starlink greatly improves internet access and quality for rural Americans, experts worry about its long-term viability for widespread broadban

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Arcee opens up new enterprise-focused, customizable AI model AFM-4.5B trained on ‘clean, rigorously filtered data’

venturebeat.com Carl Franzen 2025-12-24 02:26:29

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Arcee.ai, a startup focused on developing small AI models for commercial and enterprise use, is opening up its own AFM-4.5B model for limited free usage by small companies — posting the weights on Hugging Face and allowing enterprises that make less than $1.75 million in annual revenue to use it without charge under a custom “Arcee Model Li

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: more of a good thing

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2025-12-24 21:00:00

is a reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. It’s the flip phone paradox: if you want to be more mindful about your mobile device usage, you need more screen, not less. I know. But I swear it’s true: with a bigger cover screen, you get more than just a new way to check notifications. You can actually get shit done. Things that are annoying or even impossible to do on

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Google releases its award-winning Math Olympiad model, but it'll come at a price

Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel

Scientists and engineers craft radio telescope bound for the moon

Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M

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Amazon earnings primer: Why AI and tariffs are key to the second quarter

Lyft completes its $197 million acquisition of Europe's Freenow

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GOP’s Josh Hawley and Democrats vote to advance congressional stock trading ban

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What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems

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Arcee opens up new enterprise-focused, customizable AI model AFM-4.5B trained on ‘clean, rigorously filtered data’

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: more of a good thing

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