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The Hidden Costs of AI: How Small Inefficiencies Stack Up

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2025-09-03 03:00:42

AI is having a major impact on society, from consumer technologies to driving businesses. But among all these large language models and deep neural networks, there are lurking inefficiencies that most people aren’t taking into account. Wasted computational power, hidden costs, the environmental footprint, and more. Whether these inefficiencies are big or small, they all add up. With 58% of companies planning on increasing their investments in AI this year, it’s essential these decision-makers k

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Bitcoin is nearly double where it was a year ago. This is what's behind the run

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2025-09-03 05:39:57

Bitcoin traded around $116,000 on Tuesday, falling back from a historic surge that briefly sent the world's largest cryptocurrency past $123,000 for the first time. Even with the pullback, the cryptocurrency is still trading at nearly twice its level from a year ago. Unlike previous cycles, the record run isn't being driven by retail mania or meme-stock energy. This move is being powered by structural demand, shifting macro positioning and a wave of Wall Street adoption that's playing out in r

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iOS 26 gives Apple’s Reminders app a new, faster way to add tasks

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-03 05:23:06

Apple’s Reminders app is getting a fresh Liquid Glass look in iOS 26, plus a handful of other new features. One standout addition enables you to create new reminders faster than ever, here’s how it works. ‘New Reminder’ control in iOS 26 enables fast task creation without opening the app I’ve tried many task managers over the years, and while they all have their strengths and weaknesses, one of the most important details to me is task input. Creating new tasks should be quick and easy, and if

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Insta360's X5 cam update brings ND filters, a giant battery and improved exposure

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-03 05:00:07

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 . Insta360 has launched a firmware upgrade and new accessories for its X5 360-degree camera as part of what it calls the Insta360 Summer Update. Key new features include "AdaptiveTone" to improve dual camera exposure, a new "Ultra Battery" for longer recording times, an ND filter set and

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Forget AirPods - these Beats headphones work just as well with iOS and Android

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-09-03 05:02:39

ZDNET's key takeaways The Beats Solo 4 headphones are available for $200 in Matte Black, Slate Blue, and Cloud Pink. Beats' best-selling headphones return with up-to-date features, signaling that the company used the product's long hiatus wisely. A tight fit and small ear cups may cut your listening experience shorter than you'd like. $129.95 at B&H Photo-Video I've spent a lot of time testing headphones, and I find a new favorite with every fresh release. But one pair of headphones will

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This smart ring company will test your blood for $500 - here's what for

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-03 05:07:00

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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Best free web hosting services: Expert-tested picks that are actually worth it

zdnet.com Marshall Gunnell 2025-09-03 05:09:48

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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America’s EV Slowdown Is Here

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-09-03 05:02:13

The era of seemingly unstoppable growth for electric vehicles in the United States has come to a screeching halt. New sales figures for the second quarter of 2025 reveal a market in reverse, with momentum waning as the industry confronts significant headwinds from high prices and persistent consumer anxiety. According to a new report from Kelley Blue Book, the U.S. electric vehicle market, long seen as a bastion of growth, hit a significant speed bump, with sales dropping by more than 6% in a s

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Fed Up With the Economy? Try Revenge Saving

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-03 02:00:00

If you're frustrated by economic factors you can't control, reclaim your power by saving with a vengeance. Prostock-Studio/Getty Images The economy sucks right now. Tariffs could keep prices high for who knows how long. Every day, my LinkedIn is filled with posts from victims of the latest layoffs. So much of my financial stability feels out of my control. That's why I'm all about a new trend called revenge saving. What is revenge saving? You may be familiar with revenge spending, or splurgi

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Move Over Telsa Powerwall. EcoFlow Says This New Battery Is Better for Disaster-Prone Areas

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-03 03:00:00

Between floods, hurricanes, and brownouts, being a homeowner in states like California, Texas and Florida can make it challenging to keep the lights on. A whole-home battery backup is usually a good solution, letting you charge the battery while the power is on and then kick in when the power goes out. EcoFlow is the latest to enter this market with the Ocean Pro, which the company says is the first “full integrated, multi-source home energy system in the US.” What that means in simpler terms,

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Apple Reportedly Taps Samsung Display for First Foldable iPhone Screens

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-03 04:00:00

As we saw earlier this year, Samsung Display knows folds. And apparently that innovation has led them to a major win -- producing crease-free displays for the iPhone's first foldable cellphone in 2026. Samsung Display (SDC), which is an entirely separate company from Samsung itself that produces screens for many other companies, will reportedly begin mass production of its flexible folding screens later this year in time for Apple's foldable iPhone launch in summer 2026, as reported by Korea Jo

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Google’s next Pixel Fold might be completely dust-proof

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-09-03 05:09:25

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first dust-proof foldable. A new leak published by Android Headlines says the Pixel 10 Pro Fold may come with an IP68 rating, which would make it completely dust-tight and allow it to withstand continuous submersion in water. To compare, Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Motorola Razer Ultra have

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Uber’s latest robotaxi partner is China’s Baidu

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-09-03 05:02:50

Uber has struck another deal with a robotaxi provider, and this time it’s with Chinese tech giant Baidu. The two companies announced Tuesday that they have agreed to a “multi-year strategic partnership to deploy thousands of Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the Uber platform” in multiple markets outside the U.S. and mainland China. Those deployments will start in Asia and the Middle East later this year, the companies said. Uber has been on a tear of AV partnerships lately as it

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MP Materials stock rips 23% higher after $500 million Apple deal for rare earth magnets

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-09-03 09:28:14

People look at iPhones at the Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City on May 23, 2025. Apple and miner MP Materials announced a $500 million deal Tuesday for rare earth magnets and the development of a recycling facility that will reinforce the iPhone maker's U.S. supply chain. MP Materials stock climbed 23%. Shares of Apple were marginally higher. As part of the agreement, Apple will buy rare earth magnets created at the company's facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Both companies will combine

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iPhone 17: Titanium is coming to just one model, and it’s a surprising choice

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-03 09:20:35

Two years ago, Apple launched the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max with a big emphasis on a new, titanium design. Titanium remained a differentiator for iPhone 16 Pro, too. But reporting indicates the company will ship only one iPhone 17 model with a titanium design this year, and it’s a surprising choice. iPhone 17 Air will be the only new model with titanium Last fall, as rumors about the iPhone 17 line started ramping up, one of the more curious reports had to do with design materials. The Inform

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One of my favorite smart ring makers just launched its blood testing platform - but it's not cheap

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-03 09:22:00

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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Why I prefer this Lenovo tablet over the iPad for multimedia consumption

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-09-03 09:29:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Tab Plus retails for $330, but is frequently on sale. Contrary to its small size, the model houses a booming eight-speaker system and a long-lasting battery. The MediaTek Helio chipset and dim display won't be winning any awards. View now at Amazon If you're in the market for a new tablet that won't break the bank, may I recommend the Lenovo Tab Plus? This is one of Lenovo's most portable tablets, capable of doubling as a mini-home theater. It has everything y

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The best rugged tablets of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-09-03 09:54:00

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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Motorola and Swarovski Tease an Aug. 5 Event That May Bring Crystals to a Phone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-03 08:02:03

Motorola may be ready to debut a new phone design that features crystals, as the company is teasing an Aug. 5 event that's set to expand its partnership with Swarovski. Motorola has announced the upcoming event on Tuesday with a teaser video that shows the recently released Moto Buds Loop with Swarovski crystals. Those $300 open-style earbuds are the first product in the partnership, and in a brief statement accompanying the video, Motorola said that the company is "getting ready to bring the s

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BYD has caught up with Tesla in the global EV race. Here’s how.

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-03 09:28:59

In mid-2022, when BYD executive Lian Yubo was asked to compare Chinese manufacturing with Tesla’s technology, he remarked that Elon Musk was an example that all Chinese carmakers could learn from. “Tesla is a very successful company no matter what. BYD respects Tesla and we admire Tesla,” he said in an interview on Chinese state media. Yet just three years later, Tesla’s technological lead over its Chinese rivals has narrowed dramatically. It is fighting to stay ahead in the world’s largest ca

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Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles add heart rate tracking

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-09-03 09:03:35

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. Nearly six years after introducing its original smart swim googles, Form has announced an upgraded version called the Smart Swim 2. The goggles carry forward the same features as the original, including a built-in 72 x 40-pixel display showing a swimmer’s various performance metrics. However, they’re now smaller and lighter, and while battery lif

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Apple makes $500 million deal with miner MP Materials for rare earths magnets

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-09-03 13:26:50

People look at iPhones at the Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City on May 23, 2025. Apple and miner MP Materials announced a $500 million deal Tuesday for rare earths magnets and the development of a recycling facility that will reinforce the iPhone maker's U.S. supply chain. MP Materials stock climbed 10%. Shares of Apple were marginally higher. As part of the agreement, Apple will buy rare earth magnets created at the company's facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Both companies will combine

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Motorola teases Swarovski-studded Razr, but all I want is the return of the D&G collab

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-03 13:00:44

TL;DR Motorola is officially teasing the launch of its sparkly new Razr in collaboration with Swarovski. The company plans to unveil the device on August 5, but leaks have already outed its design. Moto’s new video teasers also offer glimpses of the phone, but in fleeting details. Motorola is getting ready to add some serious sparkle to its foldable lineup. The company has officially started teasing its upcoming Swarovski collaboration, and yes, it looks just as glam as you’d expect. The crys

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Rivian supercharges its navigation experience with some of Google Maps’ best features

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-03 14:00:03

Rivian TL;DR Rivian is rolling out a new navigation experience powered by Google Maps. It brings improved routing and arrival estimates, real-time traffic updates, satellite imagery, and enhanced search capabilities to all Rivian models. It also includes EV-specific features, like range on arrival, charging stops and preferences, and charging scores. Rivian is giving its navigation experience, both in its vehicles and the Rivian mobile app, a much-needed upgrade. The company has teamed up wi

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Base model iPhone 17 may be more powerful than previously suggested

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-03 11:59:45

Back in May, analyst Jeff Pu suggested that while the iPhone 17 Pro models would get an A19 Pro chip, and the iPhone 17 Air would get an A19, the base model would get the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16. In a note seen by 9to5Mac, Pu now says the supply chain evidence suggests he was wrong, and that the base iPhone 17 will get the same A19 chip as the Air – but with one significant difference … Previous report We’re of course expecting Apple to introduce a new A19 chip for this year’s iPhones,

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US probes imports on drones and a raw material used in chips and solar panels

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-03 13:15:46

The Department of Commerce has opened national security investigations into imports of drones and polysilicon , a raw material used in chips and solar panels. Among other things, officials are looking into "predatory trade practices" and the capacity of other countries to "weaponize their control over supplies" of drones, drone parts and polysilicon, as well as derivatives of each. The DoC commenced the investigations on July 1, but has only just disclosed them publicly. The probes could lead t

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This Anker Nano has become my everyday power bank - here's why

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-09-03 13:32:33

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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Windows 11 has a new battery‑saving feature - here's how to try it

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-03 13:55:00

Maria Korneeva / Getty Images Running low on battery juice is one of the most frustrating problems on a Windows laptop. To combat this, Microsoft offers an Energy Saver mode that tries to keep the charge alive. But that option dims your screen, making it more difficult to see, especially in low-light conditions. Now Microsoft has a new trick up its sleeve that aims to preserve your battery without affecting your screen brightness. Introducing Adaptive Energy Saver Currently rolling out as a p

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Micro Adventure – Space Attack (online emulator)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-01 11:32:51

Good luck. This message will be erased from memory in 30 seconds. As a certified member of ACT (the Adventure Connection Team) your job, as always, is to defend the cause of good against evil. It won’t be easy, because BRUTE (the Bureau of Random Unlawful Terror and Evil - an international organization bent on wreaking havoc throughout the world) will be fighting you every step of the way. Your computer expertise will be vital to this mission. So turn on your home system. Throughout this adven

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Random selection is necessary to create stable meritocratic institutions

news.ycombinator.com Paul Melman 2025-09-02 15:28:36

Campbell's Law (a variant of Goodhart's Law) states that the more a metric is used for social decision-making, the more it will be subject to corruption which distorts and corrupts not only the metric itself, but the very social processes it was meant to measure. Selection criteria for a position of authority are one example of such a metric. When selection criteria are opaque, it is difficult for them to become a target, preserving their utility as measures. For governance positions however, it

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