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Wonder Dynamics co-founder Nikola Todorovic joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-15 06:10:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is back at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to dig into what’s next in tech. And when it comes to artificial intelligence, the conversations aren’t just technical — they’re creative, cinematic, and boundary-pushing. That’s why Nikola Todorovic is headed to the AI Stage. A visual effects veteran turned AI entrepreneur, Todorovic is the co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, now an Autodesk company. Alongside actor

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Livestream Replay: Beginner Advice for Claude, a ChatGPT Alternative

wired.com Reece Rogers 2026-02-15 03:30:00

Hello WIRED subscribers! Thank you to everyone who attended our most recent AI Unlocked livestream Q&A session, Chatbot Basics: Beginner Advice For Claude, a ChatGPT Alternative. Staff writer Reece Rogers and senior correspondent Kylie Robison provided an overview of Anthropic’s Claude chatbot, one of the most-used alternatives to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and popular with AI insiders. They also answered audience questions about all kinds of topics, such as the main differences between Claude and ChatGPT

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Robinhood stock hits $100 as it roars 30% since S&P 500 snub

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-02-16 03:18:59

CANNES — Robinhood stock hit the $100 mark for the first time, capping off a week of fresh all-time highs and renewed investor confidence. Shares closed up 6.12% Wednesday at $97.98. Shares are now tracking their best performance since April, up more than 30% since the trading app was snubbed from the S&P 500. The milestone follows a major strategic swing in Europe, where Robinhood unveiled its most ambitious crypto expansion to date — one aimed at re-engineering the financial infrastructure i

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Elon Musk's X goes down for some users

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-02-16 08:17:37

The X logo appears on a phone, and the xAI logo is displayed on a laptop in Krakow, Poland, on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Elon Musk's social media platform X was hit with an outage on Wednesday, leaving some users unable to load the site. More than 15,000 users reported issues with the platform at around 9:53 a.m. ET, according to analytics firm Downdetector, which gathers data from users who spot glitches and report them to service. The issues appeare

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The best laptop you can buy in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-15 20:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Choosing the best laptop can be a bit of a challenge — there are so many models, sizes and specs out there that it’s easy to feel lost in the shuffle. But the good news is that modern laptops are better than ever. Whether you're looking for a powerful AI PC, a travel-ready ultrabook or

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Perplexity joins Anthropic and OpenAI in offering a $200 per month subscription

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-16 08:17:15

You can add Perplexity to the growing list of AI companies offering $200+ per month subscription plans to users who want unlimited access to their most advanced products and tools. As of today, Perplexity Max is available on iOS and the web. The subscription comes with unlimited monthly usage of Labs, the agentic creation tool Perplexity released this past May. People can use Labs to generate spreadsheets, presentations, web applications and more. Perplexity is also promising early access to ne

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AT&T rolls out Wireless Account Lock protection to curb the SIM-swap scourge

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-16 08:28:27

AT&T is rolling out a protection that prevents unauthorized changes to mobile accounts as the carrier attempts to fight a costly form of account hijacking that occurs when a scammer swaps out the SIM card belonging to the account holder. The technique, known as SIM swapping or port-out fraud, has been a scourge that has vexed wireless carriers and their millions of subscribers for years. An indictment filed last year by federal prosecutors alleged that a single SIM swap scheme netted $400 milli

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I recommend this hybrid Windows laptop for work travel - and it's over 40% off

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-16 12:52:38

ZDNET's key takeaways HP's 16-inch Envy x360 2-in-1 (2024) comes in a variety of configurations, but the version with 1TB of storage and an OLED display starts at $1,599. It sports one of the most gorgeous displays I've seen on a convertible laptop in this price range. It's a little on the heavy side, and swapping configurations can be buggy. View now at HP The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Laptop has received a huge $700 discount, dropping down to $900. Act fast because this deal won't last long. We

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Neil Druckmann Is Stepping Away From HBO’s ‘Last of Us’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-02-16 12:16:31

In the wake of the controversially received second season of HBO’s Last of Us TV series, series co-creator and executive producer Neill Druckmann has announced that he is stepping away ahead of production on season three. In a statement posted to Naughty Dog’s social media accounts today, Druckmann said his move comes “before any meaningful work” had begun on a third season of The Last of Us, set to continue adapting the remaining events of The Last of Us Part II. Druckmann will return his focu

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I Like Microsoft's 13-Inch Surface Laptop, but the Larger Model Is the One to Get

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-16 12:24:05

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.0 / 10 SCORE Microsoft Surface Laptop (13-inch) $1,000 at Microsoft Pros Beautiful, durable and compact design Outstanding battery life Better-than-expected audio output Cons 13-inch, 3:2 display can feel cramped Laptop is harder to open than it should be Lacks Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 connectivity The reason to choose Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Lapto

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ChatGPT referrals to news sites are growing, but not enough to offset search declines

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-16 11:48:40

Referrals from ChatGPT to news publishers are growing, but not enough to counter the decline in clicks resulting from users increasingly getting their news directly from AI or AI-powered search results, according to a report from digital market intelligence company Similarweb. Since the launch of Google’s AI Overviews in May 2024, the firm found that the number of news searches on the web that result in no click-throughs to news websites has grown from 56% to nearly 69% as of May 2025. Not sur

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This laptop accessory has replaced standing desks for me, plus it's easy to travel with - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-02-16 17:32:49

ZDNET's key takeaways Moft's Sit-stand Laptop Desk is a 5-in-1 foldable laptop stand that retails for $70. The standing option is a game-changer for those traveling for work, hot-desking, or with compact home office spaces. However, for $70, the stand would be more complete if it had a companion keyboard stand. $47.99 at Amazon The Moft Sit-stand Laptop Desk is now available for $48 during Amazon's Prime Day sale, $12 off its original price of $60. We all know the feeling of sitting in a des

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Finally, I found a Lenovo laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook Pro for

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-16 17:38:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1600. It's a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn't a particularly powerful computer. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices In the days leading up to July 4th, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has been given a $160 discount, dropping down to

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Dell Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Now 73% Off, Priced So Low so Don’t Count on It Lasting Till Prime Day

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2026-02-16 17:40:20

The good folks at Amazon must be getting warmed up for the annual Prime Day blowout, or maybe somebody lit their 4th of July fireworks a little early, because for the second day in a row there is a truly insane Dell laptop deal that’s just dropped out of nowhere. The last one, on the Dell 15 Vostro 3520, took a $2,000 price tag down to just $549. Now it’s the Dell 15 Vostro 3530’s turn in an even bigger deal taking a $2,400 price down to just $650. The Dell Vostro 3530 is the slightly bigger br

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Scientists Finally Sequenced the First Ancient Egyptian Genome

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2026-02-16 21:00:32

Scientists have, for the first time, sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian who lived approximately 4,500 to 4,800 years ago. The feat was achieved by a team of researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Liverpool John Moores University, who published their findings in Nature. According to the study, the ancient individual’s genetic ancestry traces back to populations in both North Africa and West Asia, shedding light on the genetic diversity of early Egyptians. Researchers fir

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Robinhood stock tops $100 to new record, roaring 30% since being snubbed from S&P 500

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-02-17 03:46:38

CANNES — Robinhood stock hit the $100 mark for the first time, capping off a week of fresh all-time highs and renewed investor confidence. Shares are now tracking their best performance since April, up more than 30% since the trading app was snubbed from the S&P 500. The milestone follows a major strategic swing in Europe, where Robinhood unveiled its most ambitious crypto expansion to date — one aimed at re-engineering the financial infrastructure itself. At an event held in a Belle Époque m

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-02-17 02:59:40

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads. Also: Your TV's USB port is seriously underutili

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LG Gram 17 Touchscreen Laptop Copilot+ PC Is $3,000 Off, This 5-Star 2025 Model at 60% Off Is Going Fast

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-17 03:10:45

When was the last time you upgraded your laptop? If you’re still working off of a piece of ten year old tech, it may be time to start looking for a replacement. The Dell Inspiron 16 laptop is a super versatile option that can fulfill a lot of the needs of pretty much anyone, be it you’re a student, small business owner, or just someone who wants to go online with something other than their phone. LG has its Gram 17 touchscreen laptop with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed on sale for 60% off, bringin

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Elon Musk's X is down for some users

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-02-17 08:40:30

The X logo appears on a phone, and the xAI logo is displayed on a laptop in Krakow, Poland, on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Elon Musk's social media platform X was hit with an outage on Wednesday, leaving some users unable to load the site. More than 15,000 users reported issues with the platform at around 9:53 a.m. ET, according to analytics firm Downdetector, which gathers data from users who spot glitches and report them to service. The issues appeare

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 release date: When to expect the new model

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-17 08:09:53

It’s been almost two years since a brand new Apple Watch Ultra model launched, but that drought is almost over. Apple Watch Ultra 3’s release date is fast approaching, here’s when to expect the new model. Apple Watch Ultra 3 expected to launch in September Last year, Apple did not launch a new Ultra model. Instead, it just released a new satin black titanium finish for the Ultra 2. But reporting from various sources indicates this is the year for a brand new model. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is exp

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A ‘Cheap’ MacBook With an iPhone Chip Could Bring Battery Life Like We’ve Never Seen Before

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2026-02-17 08:47:11

There’s an Apple rumor going around that I can’t stop musing about. (No, it’s not about a foldable iPhone.) It’s for a low-cost 13-inch MacBook that could cost hundreds of dollars less than Apple’s current $999 13-inch M4 MacBook Air. Noted tech analyst and supply chain sleuth Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities said on Sunday that Apple is working on a 13-inch laptop powered by an A18 Pro chip. The tech blogosphere immediately erupted with skepticism that Apple would use a chip that po

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How large are large language models?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-17 09:39:38

How large are large language models? (2025) This aims to be factual information about the size of large language models. None of this document was written by AI. I do not include any information from leaks or rumors. The focus of this document is on base models (the raw text continuation engines, not 'helpful chatbot/assistants'). This is a view from a few years ago to today of one very tiny fraction of the larger LLM story that's happening. History GPT-2,-medium,-large,-xl (2019): 137M, 380M

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How large are large language models? (2025)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-17 15:39:38

How large are large language models? (2025) This aims to be factual information about the size of large language models. None of this document was written by AI. I do not include any information from leaks or rumors. The focus of this document is on base models (the raw text continuation engines, not 'helpful chatbot/assistants'). This is a view from a few years ago to today of one very tiny fraction of the larger LLM story that's happening. History GPT-2,-medium,-large,-xl (2019): 137M, 380M

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This Dell laptop is my top choice for both work and travel - and it's on sale for $400 off

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-18 00:00:20

ZDNET's key takeaways Prices for the Dell 14 Plus currently start at $1,099 During a time of economic turmoil, this laptop is a lifeline, providing next-gen performance at an affordable price However, don't expect too much from its display, as it's no OLED or 4K panel. View now at Dell View now at Micro Center more buying choices Every configuration of the Dell 14 Plus is on sale ahead of July 4. You can get the base model is $700, a $400 discount. Back in early 2025, Dell made a bold move.

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I've tested dozens of ThinkPads: Here's the Lenovo model I keep coming back to

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-18 02:15:16

ZDNET's key takeaways Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Aura Edition is available now starting at $2,419. It combines all the utility of a ThinkPad with exceptional battery life. It's expensive, and some of the Aura Edition features are being discontinued. $2,419 at B&H Photo-Video Lenovo's 10th-generation ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Aura Edition is a business-minded laptop with a few design perks to differentiate it from the crowd. We're talking a convertible form factor, pen support, ample I/O, and fantas

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HP 15.6″ Touchscreen Laptop (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD) Is Nearly $2,000 Off, Lowest Price for This New Model

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-18 04:40:02

Being able to use your laptop however you want is a must for a lot of us. Whether you’re working from home, on a train, or just studying, a good laptop is a huge deal. There are loads of great options out there, but these often come with hefty price tags that put them out of reach of a lot of people. That’s why it’s such a big deal when there’s a really good sale going on. See at Amazon Well, we’ve found an amazing deal that lets you pick up a 2025 HP 15.6-inch laptop for $900, which is a mass

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This Lenovo laptop is a worthy rival to the MacBook Pro - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-18 05:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1600. It's a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn't a particularly powerful computer. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices In the days leading up to July 4th, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has been given a $160 discount, dropping down to

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Using Sun Ray thin clients in 2025

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-18 08:30:35

using Sun Ray thin clients in 2025 setting up 20 year old hardware is bound to work first try, right? ... right? i’ve used thin clients at home for quite a while - both for their intended use (remotely accessing a desktop of another system); and in the sense of “modern thin clients are x86 boxes that are wildly overpowered for what they run, so they make good mini servers.” recently, i saw a bulk lot of Sun Ray thin clients pop up on Trade Me (NZ’s eBay-like auction site) - and with very littl

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Nothing releases its first over-the-ear headphones

techcrunch.com Maggie Nye 2026-02-18 18:52:30

Nothing has revealed its first over-the-ear headphones. The aluminum and transparent Headphone (1) was designed in collaboration with KEF. They offer adaptive noise canceling, bass enhancement for deeper low frequencies, and spatial audio, for $299 at launch. But spoiler alert: The buttons on these headphones might be the best part.

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1KB JavaScript Demoscene Challenge Just Launched

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-19 02:36:40

I just launched JS1024 — a creative coding challenge with a strict limit: 1024 bytes of JavaScript. No libraries. No frameworks. Just raw code. You can submit visual effects, generative art, tiny games, synths, or whatever you can fit into 1KB of JavaScript. → https://js1024.fun/ Think of it as a spiritual successor to JS1k or the 4k demoscene — with a modern twist. Would love feedback, ideas, or help spreading the word. And if you’ve ever made a tiny JS demo, please share — I’d love to see

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Wonder Dynamics co-founder Nikola Todorovic joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Livestream Replay: Beginner Advice for Claude, a ChatGPT Alternative

Robinhood stock hits $100 as it roars 30% since S&P 500 snub

Elon Musk's X goes down for some users

The best laptop you can buy in 2025

Perplexity joins Anthropic and OpenAI in offering a $200 per month subscription

AT&T rolls out Wireless Account Lock protection to curb the SIM-swap scourge

I recommend this hybrid Windows laptop for work travel - and it's over 40% off

Neil Druckmann Is Stepping Away From HBO’s ‘Last of Us’

I Like Microsoft's 13-Inch Surface Laptop, but the Larger Model Is the One to Get

ChatGPT referrals to news sites are growing, but not enough to offset search declines

This laptop accessory has replaced standing desks for me, plus it's easy to travel with - and it's on sale

Finally, I found a Lenovo laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook Pro for

Dell Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Now 73% Off, Priced So Low so Don’t Count on It Lasting Till Prime Day

Scientists Finally Sequenced the First Ancient Egyptian Genome

Robinhood stock tops $100 to new record, roaring 30% since being snubbed from S&P 500

How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

LG Gram 17 Touchscreen Laptop Copilot+ PC Is $3,000 Off, This 5-Star 2025 Model at 60% Off Is Going Fast

Elon Musk's X is down for some users

Apple Watch Ultra 3 release date: When to expect the new model

A ‘Cheap’ MacBook With an iPhone Chip Could Bring Battery Life Like We’ve Never Seen Before

How large are large language models?

How large are large language models? (2025)

This Dell laptop is my top choice for both work and travel - and it's on sale for $400 off

I've tested dozens of ThinkPads: Here's the Lenovo model I keep coming back to

HP 15.6″ Touchscreen Laptop (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD) Is Nearly $2,000 Off, Lowest Price for This New Model

This Lenovo laptop is a worthy rival to the MacBook Pro - and it's on sale

Using Sun Ray thin clients in 2025

Nothing releases its first over-the-ear headphones

1KB JavaScript Demoscene Challenge Just Launched

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