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Here’s your first look at Battlefield 6

theverge.com Andrew Webster 2026-01-02 18:08:12

The trailer offers a first look at Pax Armata, a Private Military Corporation bankrolled by former NATO states whose agenda threatens to throw the world into global conflict. This sets the scene for what players can expect on the battlefield — both in multiplayer and the return of the series’ single player campaign. In Battlefield 6, the series’ incredible blend of visceral combat, epic warfare, and player freedom returns. Blow through walls and bring down buildings for a tactical advantage or

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OpenAI Is Quietly Trying to Get More Money as It Burns Through Cash at a Staggering Pace

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-02 22:06:53

Despite raising over $60 billion in venture capital, OpenAI seems to be burning through cash faster than it can raise it. Mere months after wrapping up a $40 billion funding round, the AI company is now said to be reopening the books in search of more money, according to Wired. Investors both new and old are now being asked — again — to consider pouring funds into the company, two unnamed sources told Wired. That last round, which was said to be closed on March 31st, sent OpenAI's valuation to

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OpenAI Is Quietly Trying to Get More Money as It Burns Through Resources at a Staggering Pace

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-03 04:06:53

Despite raising over $60 billion in venture capital, OpenAI seems to be burning through cash faster than it can raise it. Mere months after wrapping up a $40 billion funding round, the AI company is now said to be reopening the books in search of more money, according to Wired. Investors both new and old are now being asked — again — to consider pouring funds into the company, two unnamed sources told Wired. That last round, which was said to be closed on March 31st, sent OpenAI's valuation to

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Sony bought a chunk of Bandai Namco to boost anime fan community engagement

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-03 09:00:47

Sony has entered into a "strategic business alliance" with Bandai Namco holdings, acquiring about 2.5 percent of the Japanese media conglomorate and gaming publisher with a 68 billion yen ($465 million) investment, the companies announced. The aim, Sony said, is to expand the fan community "for IP such as anime and manga around the world and strengthen... engagement, particularly in the anime field where rapid market growth is anticipated." The companies noted that they have historically collab

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This might be the only Google Chrome alternative that could rip me away from Firefox

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-03 18:00:43

Andy Walker / Android Authority Choosing a web browser is a deeply personal decision, as I’ve learned from reading spicy comments on various forums over the years. I’ve been loyal to Firefox for a long time, but Mozilla’s recent missteps and the browser’s growing flaws have started to bitter my experience. So, I explored the Play Store for sweeter alternatives and stumbled across a potential candidate: Banana Browser. What Chromium-based browser do you use? 60 votes I use Google Chrome. 43 % I

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T-Mobile the fastest mobile network; AT&T best for broadband

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-03 20:42:16

Ookla’s latest speed-test report has found that T-Mobile is this year’s fastest mobile network, offering the speediest downloads overall, and the fastest 5G. For home broadband, AT&T Fiber took the crown. Plans to boost broadband speeds have, however, been thrown into doubt by the Trump administration, which wants to abandon a target for every American to have gigabit speeds … If you’ve ever tested your home or mobile broadband speed, there’s a high chance you’ve done so using Ookla’s Speedtes

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Meta Oakley vs. Meta Ray-Bans: Smart glasses for very different audiences

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-03 03:29:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Following the success of the Meta Ray-Bans, the company partnered with luxury eyewear brand Oakley, appealing to an entirely new demographic of users -- athletes and outdoorsy types who appreciate a more rugged pair of shades. Both smart glasses have built-in speakers, mics, cameras, and AI, with the same functionalities when it comes to capturing videos and audio playback, be that music, a phone call, or the Meta AI assistant. However, there are some major differences with

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Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than combustion-engine cars

news.ycombinator.com William Harrison 2026-01-03 21:13:20

“It’s not just the tailpipe y’all,” joked one Electrek commenter, alluding to the black discolorations on alloy wheels visible proof of a less infamous city pollutant: brake dust. For decades, exhaust emissions have been the focus of city-air cleaning initiatives, but a new wave of research indicates that the real story goes far beyond the muffler. Image credit to rawpixel.com | License details A trailblazing study by EIT Urban Mobility, surveying the busy streets of London, Milan, and Barcelo

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Gig Speeds for Every American? Trump FCC Moves to Drop One of the Group’s Most Ambitious Goals

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-04 09:26:00

One of the federal government’s most ambitious broadband targets may soon be abandoned. On August 7, the FCC will vote on a proposal to drop its goal of gig speeds for every American. In March last year, the Democratic-led group voted to raise the definition of minimum broadband speeds from 25Mbps download and 3Mbps upload speed to 100/20Mbps. It also set a more ambitious long-term goal of increasing the benchmark to 1,000Mbps download and 500Mbps upload speed. Trump’s pick for FCC chair, Bren

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Google leaks its full Pixel 10 lineup

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-04 09:46:41

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 seems to have revealed its entire Pixel 10 lineup a little less than a month before its launch event. On Wednesday, Android Authority said it managed to uncover a banner of the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold while “poking around” on the Google Play Store on Android. The banner doesn’t appear directly on the Play Store right now

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Meta’s Body-Reading Wristband Is Getting a Lot More Sophisticated

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-04 14:54:55

Meta is back to teasing its futuristic body-reading wristband, and this time around, it’s getting a little more specific with what the wearable can do. In short? It looks like all that high-level research is paying off. Meta published a new research paper in the journal Nature, showcasing progress on its sEMG-RD wearable, a device that was most recently shown at its Connect conference in 2024. That device, using sensors on a wristband, can read electrical signals in your muscles and translate th

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Score a CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for a mere $21.99!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-03 21:57:04

Paul Jones / Android Authority Power is a precious commodity in the modern age, and nothing seems scarier than a dying smartphone battery. Get rid of your battery anxiety with a nice, portable CUKTECH 10 Power Bank, which is at the lowest price we’ve seen. You can take it home for a mere $21.99! Buy the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for just $21.99 ($18 off) This offer is available from Amazon. Just keep in mind it’s not an automatic discount. You have to clip on an on-page 35% coupon, then press Rede

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Hot deal: The INIU Multi P21 doubles as a charger and power bank (Just bought one!)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-05 04:13:46

I am kind of an aspiring minimalist, so the idea of dual-purpose tech really piques my curiosity. The same lifestyle also pushes me to buy as little as possible. I am the deals guy here at Android Authority, but despite going through hundreds of deals a week, I rarely really take advantage of any of them. Well, this sale on the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank got me. Let me tell you why I just ordered this one! Buy the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank for just $16.79 ($33.20 off) This offer is available fro

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Open source X rival Mastodon begins raising funds with new in-app donation feature

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-01-05 04:15:37

Open source X and Threads competitor Mastodon will begin experimenting with a new way to raise funds: in-app donations. The organization on Wednesday announced it’s launching a campaign that introduces banners inside its Android and iOS apps, prompting users to make a monetary donation. Initially, the feature will be shown only to those on the Mastodon servers the nonprofit itself operates, Mastodon.social and Mastodon.online. These banners will be easy to dismiss, Mastodon says, and will only

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Power bank slapped with a recall? Stop using it now - here's why

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-01-05 09:01:00

Back in mid-June, Anker, along with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), issued a recall for the Anker A1263 PowerCore 10000 power bank because Anker had received 19 reports of fires and explosions. These reports included two for minor injuries, and 11 for property damage totaling over $60,700. This was a popular power bank, with over a million units sold between June 1, 2016, and December 31, 2022, through retailers such as Amazon, Newegg, and eBay, as well as on Anker'

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Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computer

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-01-05 09:44:51

Meta researchers are developing a wristband that lets people control a computer using hand gestures. This includes moving a cursor, opening apps, and sending messages by writing in the air as if using a pencil. Meta’s wristband employs a technique called surface electromyography (sEMG), which detects electrical signals generated by muscle activity to interpret user movements, as explained in a research paper published in the journal Nature. These signals can sense a person’s intended actions, e

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Broadband Deserts and Reproductive Care: The Devastating Impact on Health Resources

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-05 21:00:00

We don’t often think about the internet as being good for our health. In fact, “internet” and “health” are primarily related in a negative context in online spaces -- we’re getting too much screen time, we’re “chronically” online, etc. It may come as a surprise, but access to the internet is commonly recognized as a "super" determinant of health. Limited internet access has been linked to high mortality rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, and having the internet in easy reach means we can stay

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New UK law would ban ransomware payments by publicly funded orgs

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-07 04:08:51

The British government has announced plans to move forward with a law that would bar public organizations from paying off ransomware attackers. The proposed legislation would add schools, town councils, National Health Service (NHS) hospitals and critical infrastructure managers to a ban which already applies to the national government. The logic behind banning payments is simple. If cybercriminals know a ransomware attack against a UK school or hospital won't get them paid, they'll look somewh

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California backs down to Trump admin, won’t force ISPs to offer $15 broadband

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-07 14:37:45

A California lawmaker halted an effort to pass a law that would force Internet service providers to offer $15 monthly plans to people with low incomes. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner proposed the state law a few months ago, modeling the bill on a law enforced by New York. It seemed that other states were free to impose cheap-broadband mandates because the Supreme Court rejected broadband industry challenges to the New York law twice. Boerner, a Democrat who is chair of the Communications and Con

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OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round

wired.com Lauren Goode 2026-01-07 18:23:30

OpenAI is seeking capital from new and existing investors, two people familiar with the company’s plans tell WIRED. The fundraising effort is part of a $40 billion round announced in March. The round will reopen on Monday, July 28, according to one of the sources, who has direct knowledge of the fundraising effort. The $40 billion round announced earlier this year brought OpenAI’s valuation up to $300 billion, making it one of the most highly valued private startups in history. The round was le

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OpenAI and Softbank’s $500 Billion Data Center Project Is Already Stumbling

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-01-08 09:35:34

Stargate, the ambitious joint venture announced at the White House back in January between OpenAI, Oracle, the Japanese holding company Softbank, and others, appears to be struggling to deliver on its bold promises just six months later. The Wall Street Journal reported today, citing unnamed sources, that the Stargate Project has yet to finalize any deals for new data centers. The report also says the group is scaling back its near-term goals. When it was announced on Jan. 21, Stargate was pit

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UK to ban public sector orgs from paying ransomware gangs

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-08 18:01:02

The United Kingdom's government is planning to ban public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from paying ransoms after ransomware attacks. The list of entities that would have to follow the new proposed legislation includes local councils, schools, and the publicly funded National Health Service (NHS). "Ransomware is estimated to cost the UK economy millions of pounds each year, with recent high-profile ransomware attacks highlighting the severe operational, financial, and even l

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Need a power bank? Here are two awesome Anker deals for different types of users

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 18:30:59

Dave Carr Finding the right power bank can be challenging, with so many options in the current market. Anker is among the most recognized battery pack brands, and today we found a couple of deals on some of its hottest options. They are made with different users in mind, though. Keep reading to find out which is best for your needs. Buy the Anker Laptop Power Bank for $94.49 ($40.50 off) Buy the Anker 548 Power Bank for $87.99 ($62 off) These offers are available from Amazon. The deals apply t

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Serial spyware founder Scott Zuckerman wants the FTC to unban him from the surveillance industry

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-01-09 18:40:44

The founder of a spyware company who was banned from the surveillance industry following an earlier data breach is now seeking to undo the ban, according to the Federal Trade Commission. In a notice on Friday, the federal watchdog said Scott Zuckerman sought to rescind or modify the 2021 ban imposed by the FTC on his company Support King and its subsidiaries. The ban included a provision requiring Zuckerman to maintain certain cybersecurity practices and undergo frequent audits for any of his

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In a major reversal, the world bank is backing mega dams (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Jacques Leslie 2026-01-09 22:48:50

Despite continued opposition, the World Bank has approved the first of five big dam projects expected to get its support in the coming months. Climate change has upped the need for renewable energy, but the environmental and social costs of building such massive projects remain. After a decade of declining to finance large hydroelectric dams, the World Bank is getting back into the business in a big way. Throughout the last half of the 20th century, the bank was the world’s leading supporter of

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What went wrong inside recalled Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-10 08:22:11

Lithium-ion batteries power the many electronic devices that we rely on every day, from EVs to smartphones and laptops. They’re so prevalent, that the average American owns nine lithium battery-powered devices.1 But they carry real risks when quality lapses occur. Overheating and fire hazards can cause property damage, injuries, or worse. With millions of these batteries in circulation, even a single defect can have a ripple effect of consequences for consumer safety and brand reputation. Recen

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FCC to eliminate gigabit speed goal and scrap analysis of broadband prices

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-10 09:49:17

The Federal Communications Commission is ditching Biden-era standards for measuring progress toward the goal of universal broadband deployment. The changes will make it easier for the FCC to give the broadband industry a passing grade in an annual progress report. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's proposal would give the industry a thumbs-up even if it falls short of 100 percent deployment, eliminate a long-term goal of gigabit broadband speeds, and abandon a new effort to track the affordability of

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What Went Wrong Inside Recalled Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Banks?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-10 14:22:11

Lithium-ion batteries power the many electronic devices that we rely on every day, from EVs to smartphones and laptops. They’re so prevalent, that the average American owns nine lithium battery-powered devices.1 But they carry real risks when quality lapses occur. Overheating and fire hazards can cause property damage, injuries, or worse. With millions of these batteries in circulation, even a single defect can have a ripple effect of consequences for consumer safety and brand reputation. Recen

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This Anker power bank that can charge a laptop is 30 percent off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-11 09:28:05

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 . Prime Day has come and gone, but power bank stalwart Anker still has some compelling deals to keep your devices charged while on the go. Among these is the Anker Laptop Power Bank , which carries 25,000mAh of portable power. It features three 100W USB‑C ports, two of which have retract

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Are Wi-Fi 6E Routers Worth Your Money? Here’s Everything You Should Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 05:00:00

Our growing reliance on the internet means we need a stable, high-speed internet connection to do almost everything, from working to gaming. Although it's tempting to purchase the fastest internet plan possible, a lot more goes into a reliable internet connection than speed alone. In fact, for the most part, a good internet connection requires a router in good condition and optimally located. The latest Wi-Fi standards are focused on reducing latency and making it easier to connect multiple devi

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Latest Tech News

Here’s your first look at Battlefield 6

OpenAI Is Quietly Trying to Get More Money as It Burns Through Cash at a Staggering Pace

OpenAI Is Quietly Trying to Get More Money as It Burns Through Resources at a Staggering Pace

Sony bought a chunk of Bandai Namco to boost anime fan community engagement

This might be the only Google Chrome alternative that could rip me away from Firefox

T-Mobile the fastest mobile network; AT&T best for broadband

Meta Oakley vs. Meta Ray-Bans: Smart glasses for very different audiences

Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than combustion-engine cars

Gig Speeds for Every American? Trump FCC Moves to Drop One of the Group’s Most Ambitious Goals

Google leaks its full Pixel 10 lineup

Meta’s Body-Reading Wristband Is Getting a Lot More Sophisticated

Score a CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for a mere $21.99!

Hot deal: The INIU Multi P21 doubles as a charger and power bank (Just bought one!)

Open source X rival Mastodon begins raising funds with new in-app donation feature

Power bank slapped with a recall? Stop using it now - here's why

Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computer

Broadband Deserts and Reproductive Care: The Devastating Impact on Health Resources

New UK law would ban ransomware payments by publicly funded orgs

California backs down to Trump admin, won’t force ISPs to offer $15 broadband

OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round

OpenAI and Softbank’s $500 Billion Data Center Project Is Already Stumbling

UK to ban public sector orgs from paying ransomware gangs

Need a power bank? Here are two awesome Anker deals for different types of users

Serial spyware founder Scott Zuckerman wants the FTC to unban him from the surveillance industry

In a major reversal, the world bank is backing mega dams (2024)

What went wrong inside recalled Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks?

FCC to eliminate gigabit speed goal and scrap analysis of broadband prices

What Went Wrong Inside Recalled Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Banks?

This Anker power bank that can charge a laptop is 30 percent off right now

Are Wi-Fi 6E Routers Worth Your Money? Here’s Everything You Should Know

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