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• It turns out Elon Musk didn’t exactly ‘refuse’ the invite to Jeffrey Epstein’s island. (theverge.com)
  “Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED,” Musk tweeted last year. But in newly released documents, Musk is revealed to h…
• Nvidia’s investment of up to $100 billion in OpenAI may not happen as planned. (theverge.com)
  The deal, announced in September, is “on ice,” according to The Wall Street Journal, though there are apparently still talks about a deal o…
• I bought Bitcoin from PayPal. Here's what happened (zdnet.com)
  If you're buying Bitcoin using PayPal, check your anonymity at the door. Not only do you ante up with money, but with an uncomfortable amou…
• This drone has dual 4K cameras, auto return, and a whole lot more for only $75 (zdnet.com)
  Now you can get stunning high definition stills and video from up to 1,200 meters with optical image stabilization, remote control, and a g…
• The second Android 17 beta is out now for Google Pixel. (theverge.com)
  Google is testing the second Android 17 beta on compatible Pixel devices in line with its accelerated release timeline. The release notes s…
• The Clicks Communicator will come in more localized layouts. (theverge.com)
  The phone-away-from-phone that Clicks announced at CES will come in a handful of different keyboard layouts, the company says. In addition…
• OpenAI would have alerted police to Canadian shooter if account was discovered today. (theverge.com)
  That’s the takeaway from Altman and Co’s new safety protocols that govern when to involve law enforcement. The changes come after a fatal s…
• AI brings a lot more to the DevOps experience than meets the eye (zdnet.com)
  The automation enabled by AI helps 'decrease time spent on mundane tasks, enabling teams to focus on strategic communication and initiative…
• Data governance that works (zdnet.com)
  ZDNET Editor-In-Chief Jason Hiner spoke with Kevin Lewis, enterprise professional services global practice principal at AWS, about the bigg…
• Developers get more iOS metrics as Apple enhances its Push Notification Console (zdnet.com)
  Introduced this year at WWDC, Apple's Push Notification Console is a powerful tool for incorporating notifications into apps. This week, Ap…
• Tesla ‘did nothing’ to acquire robotaxi permits in California. (theverge.com)
  Despite Elon Musk’s public statements that Tesla was close to getting “regulatory permission” to launch a robotaxi service in the Bay Area,…
• Dash those Bloodborne remake hopes. (theverge.com)
  In his deep dive about PlayStation’s closure of Bluepoint Games, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier says that Bluepoint pitched a Bloodborne remake…
• The other connection between Jeffrey Epstein and 4chan. (theverge.com)
  It’s a posthumous one because, as Buzzfeed reported in 2019, someone on 4chan of all places confirmed Epstein’s death more than half an hou…
• OpenAI reached a new agreement with the Pentagon. (theverge.com)
  CEO Sam Altman wrote on X that the agreement allowed the US military to “deploy our models in their classified network.” He said the agreem…
• Xiaomi’s super-slim power bank costs extra in orange. (theverge.com)
  The Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 is just 6mm thin thanks to its silicon-carbon battery, and only weighs 98g. It’s €59.99 (abou…
• This is Xiaomi’s concept EV hypercar. (theverge.com)
  The Vision GT was designed to split the difference between performance on straights and corners, with a chassis that was “sculpted by the w…
• Super-long-term stable Linux Kernel arrives (zdnet.com)
  If your Linux plans include industrial infrastructure, power grids, and factories, the Linux Foundation's Civil Infrastructure Platform has…
• The US used Anthropic AI for strikes in Iran despite ban. (theverge.com)
  On Friday, Donald Trump announced a ban on the federal government’s use of Claude. Though he had to walk back his demand that agencies “IMM…
• Generative AI spending to reach $143 billion in 2027, says IDC (zdnet.com)
  The forecasted growth of generative AI investments is more than twice the growth rate in overall AI spending and 13 times greater than the…
• Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro won’t be some sort of iPad hybrid. (theverge.com)
  MacBook will get more touch-friendly before 2026 is out, and there’s supposedly a foldable 18-inch iPad in the works, but Apple has no inte…
• Some people made a lot of money on suspiciously timed bets about bombing Iran. (theverge.com)
  Every time there’s a major event, it seems like some people head to Polymarket to make a quick buck at just the right time. It happened wit…
• Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says he’s not pivoting to another studio after losing out on Warner (theverge.com)
  In an interview with Bloomberg, he explained why he backed out of the deal and said Netflix pursued Warner because it was a unique opportun…
• AI aims to predict and fix developer coding errors before disaster strikes (zdnet.com)
  Generative AI can be combined with more traditional forms of artificial intelligence to predict how computer systems may fail before applic…
• This $299 mechanical keyboard has a giant glowing knob. (theverge.com)
  The Yoga Creative Keyboard Angry Miao Edition is Lenovo’s latest collaboration with Angry Miao. Based on the Dry Studio ATM 98, it features…
• Here comes another gaming laptop built around integrated graphics. (theverge.com)
  Lenovo’s 15-inch Legion 7A is its first with an AMD Strix Halo APU. The 7A will charge via 180W USB-C and be configurable with a gaming-foc…
• The 8 best Blink, Google Nest, and Arlo October Prime Day deals still live (zdnet.com)
  Still looking for security and savings after Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days? You can still snatch up Blink, Google Nest, and Arlo dev…
• The Narwal Freo converted me to robot vacuums, and it's $320 off on Amazon right now (zdnet.com)
  If you're looking for a single device that can both vacuum and mop the floors of your home or office, this robot can handle the task far be…
• This is the best power strip I've ever used, and you can get it for 20% off on Amazon right now (zdnet.com)
  The Baseus PowerCombo Tower 65W is a great, unobtrusive way to keep your devices powered, without having to depend on a bunch of adapters,…
• Qualcomm joins the Wi-Fi 8 silliness era. (theverge.com)
  The company just revealed its “AI-native” Wi-Fi 8 portfolio at MWC, led by the FastConnect 8800 mobile chip. It promises 10+ Gbps speeds wh…
• $80 earbuds shouldn't sound this good, and now they're $20 off on Amazon (zdnet.com)
  If you're looking for a reliable pair of earbuds that won't break the bank, the Earfun Air Pro 3 check off a lot of boxes, and now you can…
• Save $1100 on the MacBook Pro 16 M1 Max at B&H Photo (zdnet.com)
  Markdowns on Apple products are rare enough as it is, let alone one as steep as this $1100 discount on a MacBook Pro 16 M1 Max laptop at B&…
• Four shades of Nothing. (theverge.com)
  We already knew what the Nothing Phone 4A would look like, including its pretty perfect pink option and new Glyph Bar lighting, but now we’…
• The AP is partnering with Kalshi. (theverge.com)
  The outlet will provide Kalshi with elections-related data — namely, vote counts and race calls — that will be available on the predictions…
• Implementing AI into software engineering? Here's everything you need to know (zdnet.com)
  In a journey rife with opportunity and risk, how can developers confidently navigate AI's inherent unpredictability? Our resource guide giv…
• The 14 best October Prime Day security camera deals still available (zdnet.com)
  Missed Amazon's October Prime Day sale? Some deals are still available after the sale. Here are the best security camera sales you can stil…
• Ransomware victims continue to pay up, while also bracing for AI-enhanced attacks (zdnet.com)
  Most organizations have paid up in a ransomware attack, with more than half shelling out over $100,000, and most see generative AI offering…
• Xiaomi’s EV hypercar sure is shiny. (theverge.com)
  You may never be able to drive the Vision GT concept — except when it arrives in Gran Turismo 7 — and there’s nothing to prove the model at…
• Caterpillar’s pickup truck is really just a Ford Super Duty. (theverge.com)
  They even had to blur out the Ford logo in a couple of shots in this video. The best part of the press release is when Caterpillar says it…
• Adidas’ 3D-printed sneakers grow laces. (theverge.com)
  The Climacool sneakers I reviewed last year are now available in an all-white colorway, complete with ghost stripes and white laces. The $1…
• This 16-1 Thunderbolt dock is a power user's dream, and it's $70 off on Amazon right now (zdnet.com)
  Suffering from not having enough ports on your desktop or laptop? The Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock is simply bristling with USB, HDMI…
• Audible’s new subscription option is less expensive, but lacks a major perk. (theverge.com)
  The new “standard” Audible subscription announced on Tuesday costs $8.99/month, compared to $14.95/month for the existing premium plan. Use…
• HP announces over 30 new business laptops with Intel and AMD chips — and just one with Qualcomm. (theverge.com)
  There are new laptops across HP’s EliteBook, ProBook, and ZBook lines in varying sizes and chip configurations. Some highlights include the…
• Mabox Linux is a throwback to old-school Linux with a new-school look and feel (zdnet.com)
  If you're looking for an Arch-based Linux distribution that is easy to install and offers a different UI than the tried and true GNOME, KDE…
• New John Deere agreement is a win for the 'right to repair' movement (zdnet.com)
  John Deere has signed an agreement that allows farmers to fix their equipment closer to home. It's a win for supporters of the right-to-rep…
• Dell’s new wireless mouse and keyboard run for a full day on just a 5-second charge. (theverge.com)
  Thanks to supercapacitors both accessories will be ready for a full day’s work faster than it takes you to yawn, while a full 5-minute char…
• These new webcam-equipped monitors from Dell come in two versions — with speakers or without. (theverge.com)
  Both the Dell Pro P USB-C Webcam Monitor (P3426WEV) and Pro P USB-C Conferencing Monitor (P3426WEB) are curved 34-inch ultrawides with 3440…
• Intel’s long-awaited big GPU is just for AI and starts at nearly $1,000. (theverge.com)
  Intel is announcing its new Arc Pro B70 “Big Battlemage” desktop GPU with 32GB of VRAM and up to 32 Xe2 cores. It costs $949 for an Intel r…
• Jack Ma to cede control of Alibaba's fintech business in shareholder revamp (zdnet.com)
  Ant Group says Alibaba Group's founder Jack Ma will no longer have controlling voting rights over the fintech company following the complet…
• CES 2023 was huge for AR and VR. Here's everything important that was announced (zdnet.com)
  This year's Consumer Electronics Show offered us a glimpse at what might be the first in a whole new generation of premium VR headsets, amb…
• FluentPet Connect lets your pets tell you what they need, wherever you are (zdnet.com)
  The improved talking button system from FluentPet, named a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree, is now Wi-Fi enabled, so pets can send their…