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OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation
OpenAI has reportedly raised an additional $11 billion as part of a funding round that hasn't closed yet but is expected to in the coming weeks.
ChatGPT silently passes data between connectors and the bounty wants an ID card
Hacker News discussion (27 points, submitted by Aldipower). Discussion thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50399569
Starlink Mobile: All the news on SpaceX’s major mobile carrier ambitions
SpaceX has declared that it’s going to make Starlink Mobile a “major” mobile carrier. The Elon Musk-owned company has already deployed thousands of direct-to-cell satellites, but its next big challenge is building out its 5G network here on Earth. As part of its plans to rival AT&#...
Ships loiter near subsea cables amid Iran's warnings to Trump
Iran threatened to attack subsea cables if US escalates military strikes again.
The Cybertruck’s Death Is Actually Great News for EVs
Tesla’s massive EV is the second within the last year to get the ax, while smaller vehicles are proliferating. It could be a huge benefit for the US battery supply chain.
Raycast combines voice dictation and screen awareness in new AI feature
Following the recent release of Screen Awareness, Raycast got an interesting update this week that lets users talk to AI about whatever is on their screen without having to explain the context. Here are the details. more…
Re-releases of Wing Commander, Ultima titles hit Steam and GOG
It's mostly bad news from EA lately, but preservation efforts are nice to see.
iOS 27.3: New features, release date, more
This week, Apple released the first iOS 27.3 beta. The update includes multiple new features for iPhone users, including the redesigned Health app, iPhone Duo updates, and much more. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s new in iOS 27.3 … more…
KPop Demon Hunters on 4K Blu-ray costs less than a month of Netflix Premium
Buying the 4K Blu-ray disc version of KPop Demon Hunters was already going to be a wise idea for some people, especially those who primarily keep their $26.99 Netflix Premium subscription just to watch the hit animated flick in 4K. But at just $24.99 from Barnes and Noble and Amazon instead of its o...
Report: Apple faces congressional scrutiny over ICE tracking apps and Trump donations
Reuters and The Washington Post report that Apple is among the tech giants potentially facing congressional investigations as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers in January. Here are the details. more…
The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
There are now 100K Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily.
How Stephen Miller Schemed His Way to the Top
The architect of the Trump administration’s brutal crackdowns on immigration and dissent was already known as “the prime minister.” Now he’ll work as the chief of staff.