AI Hardware Is in Its ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Era

‘Companies always cozy up to whoever is in power’: Why Meta is numb to outrage over its fact-checking changes

One human-rights group called Meta’s fact-checking change “exceedingly dangerous.” That didn’t seem to stop the company.

MarketWatch - 2h

AI puts companies in danger of even worse cyberattacks. Here’s the best defense.

Cybersecurity threats are no longer occasional, isolated incidents but a relentless, daily battle.

MarketWatch - 2h

These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity

U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.

Inc. - 23h

My Brother and Sister-in-Law No Longer Want to Put Me Up. I’m Hurt!

A reader feels stung by her brother and his wife’s cooling to an idea that they had once seemed open to: hosting her once a month when she commutes to a faraway office job.

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Europe Wanted to Lead the World on EVs. Its Carmakers Can’t Keep Up

The lack of cheap EVs and the reliance on combustion engines is putting Europe’s plan to ban new petrol cars by 2035 at risk.

Wired - 2d

Dyson Promo Code: 20% + Up to $300 Off

Get 20% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $300 on vacuums, tools, and more.

Wired - 2d

Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas

Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.

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At the Movies, the ‘Older Woman’ Is Growing Up

She has been called “cougar,” “Mrs. Robinson” and “your mom.” Now she’s the protagonist, and one of film and television’s most compelling characters.

The New York Times - 1d

AI start-up Anthropic closes in on $60bn valuation

Maker of the Claude AI chatbot nears fresh $2bn investment in the latest sign of how much money is pouring into the sector

Financial Times - 1d

House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats

The Republican-led House passed its first bill, the Laken Riley Act, a strict border measure named for the 22-year-old Georgia nursing school student who was murdered.

NBC News - 1d

Immigration bill first up for House Republicans

Politico - 2d

HP unveils a range of AI and gaming PC hardware at CES 2025

HP has a bunch of AI computer and gaming PC announcements at CES 2025.

VentureBeat - 2d

This space stock is up on new orders for its satellite networking technology

Shares of Gilat Satellite Networks ended Monday’s session up 9.8% after the Israel-based company said that it has received $9 million in orders from major satellite operators.

MarketWatch - 2d

West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City and have held talks with Graham Potter about taking over.

BBC News - 2d

Acer unveils Acer Swift Go and Aspire Vero 16 laptops with latest chips and up to 99 TOPS AI

Acer unveiled new models in its Acer Swift Go and Acer Aspire Vero laptop families with the latest components from Intel and AMD.

VentureBeat - 2d

Putin orders Russia's top bank to team up with China in AI push to challenge Western tech dominance

Yahoo News - 3d

How Uber and Lyft Are Gearing Up for the Robotaxi Revolution

After ending their own driverless plans, the ride-sharing companies are embracing autonomous-vehicle operators and offering new app features.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Trump is pondering a shake-up of NASA and its programs

A five-person committee within the Trump transition team is mulling over policy suggestions that represent major changes to the way the space agency operates.

The Hill - 3d

Blackhawks Have Given Up On Kurashev With Recent Callups

Kurashev is at a low this season and it doesn't look good moving forward.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Did the US jobs market hold up?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - 4d

It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air

Fossil fuel pollution is impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. Their future—and health—are at stake.

Wired - 5d

Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East

The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest ...

CBS News - 5d

Meta shuts down its AI character accounts that users called 'creepy and unnecessary'

Since late 2023, around a dozen AI Instagram and Facebook accounts created by their social media parent company Meta quietly existed on the platforms.

NBC News - 5d

Meta is killing off its own AI-powered Instagram and Facebook profiles

Instagram profile of ‘proud Black queer momma’, created by Meta, said her development team included no Black people. Meta is deleting Facebook and Instagram profiles of AI characters the company ...

The Guardian - 5d

Meta Deleted Its Controversial AI Profiles. Here’s Why.

Meta still has plans to use AI to drive engagement on its platforms, though.

Inc. - 5d

WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings

On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...

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