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Cutting-edge Chinese “reasoning” model rivals OpenAI o1—and it’s free to download

DeepSeek R1 is free to run locally and modify, and it matches OpenAI's o1 in several benchmarks. Credit: Wong Yu Liang On Monday, Chinese AI lab DeepSeek released its new R1 model family under an open MIT...

Trump issues flurry of orders on TikTok, DOGE, social media, AI, and energy

A roundup of executive orders issued by Trump after his second inauguration. US President Donald...

Report: Apple Mail is getting automatic categories on iPadOS and iPadOS

It's pretty smart, but it doesn't require Apple Intelligence. Credit: Apple A report from Mark Gurman in...

TikTok is mostly restored after Trump pledges an order and half US ownership

Users are in, new downloads are paused, and Trump's order will face scrutiny. Some users,...

Elon Musk complains about China’s ban on X

"Something needs to change," he posted on X. Credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto Elon Musk has...

Elon Musk changes X terms to steer lawsuits to his favorite Texas court

X terms specify Northern District, where Judge Reed O'Connor is a Tesla investor. Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at Tesla's "Cyber Rodeo" on April 7,...

Rocket Report: Bloomberg calls for SLS cancellation; SpaceX hits century mark

"For the first time, Canada will host its own homegrown rocket technology." SpaceX's fifth flight test ended in success. Credit: SpaceX Welcome to Edition 7.16 of the...

Android 15’s security and privacy features are the update’s highlight

New tools aim at phone snatchers, snooping kids or partners, and cell hijackers. Credit: Google Android 15 started rolling out to Pixel devices Tuesday and will...

SpaceX catches returning rocket in mid-air, turning a fanciful idea into reality

"Starships are meant to fly. It sure as hell flew today. So let’s get ready for the next one.” The Super Heavy booster, more than...

Eleven things to know about in the Windows 11 2024 Update

A look at some of the changes and odds and ends in this year's Windows release. Credit: Microsoft The Windows 11 2024 Update, also known as Windows...

Intel’s Core Ultra 200S CPUs are its biggest desktop refresh in three years

CPUs bring Core Ultra features to desktops, with similar performance caveats. Credit: Intel Intel's 14th-generation desktop processors were a mild update on top of a mild...

Apple backs out of backing OpenAI, report claims

Apple dropped out of the $6.5 billion investment round at the 11th hour. A few weeks back, it was reported that Apple was exploring investing in OpenAI,...

Google accuses Microsoft of antitrust violations over Azure cloud platform

Complaint cites "steep penalties" for Microsoft customers using other providers. Google has filed an antitrust complaint in Brussels against Microsoft, alleging its Big Tech rival...

Elon Musk’s X gives up fight in Brazil, starts complying with judge’s demands

X announces reversal but must prove compliance before it can be reinstated. Elon Musk is apparently conceding defeat in his fight with Brazil Supreme Court...

Anker warns people to stop using some of its iPhone power banks, issues recall

"Manufacturing defect": Anker is recalling all units “out of an abundance of caution.” Anker is recalling three models of MagSafe iPhone batteries due to a...

LinkedIn admits to training AI on users’ data without consent

LinkedIn limits opt-outs to future training, warns AI models may spout personal data. LinkedIn admitted Wednesday that it has been training AI on many users' data without...

Elon Musk threatens to sue FAA after feds propose fining SpaceX $633,000

"SpaceX will be filing suit against the FAA for regulatory overreach," Musk said. The Federal Aviation Administration alleged Tuesday that SpaceX violated its launch license...

“Fascists”: Elon Musk responds to proposed fines for disinformation on X

“Elon Musk’s had more positions on free speech than the Kama Sutra," says lawmaker. Elon Musk has lambasted Australia’s government as “fascists” over proposed laws...

Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead

"Select Play Partners" can block unofficial installation of their apps. You might sideload an Android app, or manually install its APK package, if you're using...
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