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Elie Hassenfeld Q&A: ‘$5,000 to Save a Life Is a Bargain’: Here’s Elie Hassenfeld, your high school EA crush. As effective altruism spirals into self-doubt ...
wired.com/story/elie-hassenfeld-givewell-ea/
TikTok owner has strong First Amendment case against US ban, professors say: Professor: US faces "uphill battle" justifying law against First Amendment ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/tiktok-owner-has-strong-first-amendment-case-against-us-ban-professors-say/
Uniform standard for charging cables is coming: Probably no longer a surprise to anyone: a uniform standard for charging cables is coming ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/einheitlicher-standard-fuer-ladekabel-kommt/
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
Registering a balcony power plant is becoming easier, 800 watts will soon be possible
stadt-bremerhaven.de/balkonkraftwerk-anmelden-wird-einfacher-800-watt-bald-moeglich/
'Idiot-proof' thermal paste applicator to make TIM application easier than ever — X-Apply stencils coming soon
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/idiot-proof-thermal-paste-applicator-to-make-tim-application-easier-than-ever-x-apply-stencils-coming-soon
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: Punchy audio that’s ideal for FPS games: The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is an excellent gaming headset, with punchy audio ...
pcworld.com/article/2306072/turtle-beach-stealth-pro-review.html
First Look: Can the Rabbit R1 AI Companion Do Anything Our Phones Can't?: What can this device actually do? Right now, not much.
pcmag.com/articles/first-look-can-the-rabbit-r1-do-anything-our-phones-cant
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
FCC Votes to Revive Net-Neutrality Rules: The commission's 2024 pitch this time around emphasizes privacy and security concerns.
pcmag.com/news/fcc-to-try-again-on-net-neutrality-rules-at-april-25-meeting
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Darktrace exit snuffs out another light on the London market: The cyber specialist has had a bumpy three-year ride as a public company
ft.com/content/3b01781f-f68a-4886-962f-f6051c7808be
Photo-sharing community EyeEm will license users’ photos to train AI if they don’t delete them
techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/photo-sharing-community-eyeem-will-license-users-photos-to-train-ai-if-they-dont-delete-them/
Range record: New solid-state battery allows electric cars to travel 2,000 kilometers
t3n.de/news/reichweitenrekord-neuer-feststoff-akku-laesst-eE28091auto-2-000-kilometer-fahren-1621355/
Second time lucky for Thoma Bravo, which scoops up Darktrace for $5.3B: Analysts brand deal a 'nail in the coffin' for UK tech investment
theregister.com/2024/04/26/thoma_bravo_darktrace/
Ring dinged for $5.6M after, among other claims, rogue insider spied on 'pretty girls'
theregister.com/2024/04/25/ring_ftc_settlement/
Treat Mom to Ana Luisa Jewelry for Up to 30% Off: Nothing says "happy Mother's Day" like nice jewelry. Celebrate your mother without breaking the bank at Ana ...
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PC hardware repairer calls out rash of RTX 4090 failures made worse by poor packaging from customers
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/pc-hardware-repairer-calls-out-rash-of-rtx-4090-failures-made-worse-by-poor-packaging-from-customers
World Malaria Day 2024: On 25 April, World Malaria Day 2024 will be marked under the theme “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”
who.int/campaigns/world-malaria-day/2024
Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
Google needs to offer a cancel button: The Bavarian consumer advice center has successfully sued Google. The bone of contention is the lack of a cancellation ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-muss-einen-kuendigungsbutton-anbieten/
Cooperation with EA: Mercedes gets Need for Speed on the display - Golem.de: Mercedes-Benz announced a cooperation between Tencent and EA at Auto China 2024 ...
golem.de/news/kooperation-mit-ea-mercedes-bekommt-need-for-speed-auf-dem-display-2404-184551.html
Snap says total watch time on its TikTok competitor increased more than 125%: As part of its Q1 2024 earning release, Snap revealed that total watch time on its ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/snap-total-watch-time-on-tiktok-competitor-increased-125/
Quick Glance: NFL - Top-5 Earners per Position: Amon-Ra St. Brown Leads the Way
- The NFL showcases the top-5 earners per position based on average annual salary.
- Quarterbacks top the ranking, followed by Running Backs, Fullbacks, Wide Receivers, and Tight Ends.
- Other positions such as Offensive Tackle, Guard, Center, Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker, Inside Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Kicker, Punter, and Long Snapper were also listed.
- The list highlights the high salaries of the top players in the NFL for their respective positions.
Dell XPS 13 and XPS 14 review (2024): Gorgeous laptops with usability quirks: Dell’s XPS 13 and 14 are stylish, portable and powerful. You’ll have to get used to ...
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WhatsApp: Forwarding video messages possible in beta: WhatsApp gives beta testers the chance to record personal video messages directly in the app and send them ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-weiterleiten-von-videonachrichten-in-der-beta-moeglich/
Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet’s cash instead of raising a new fund
techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/global-founders-capital-becomes-rocket-internets-venture-arm/
It’s a sunny day for Google Cloud: Google Cloud had a blockbuster quarter, driving parent company Alphabet's revenues — and stock price — to impressive ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/its-a-sunny-day-for-google-cloud/
Abine DeleteMe Review: Abine DeleteMe opts you out from sites that collect and sell your data using a combination of automation and direct human intervention.
pcmag.com/reviews/abine-deleteme
Wordle Tips: The Very Best Start Words, Tips, and Strategies: Learn to use your six guesses most effectively and keep your streak alive.
cnet.com/culture/internet/wordle-tips-the-very-best-start-words-tips-and-strategies/
Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error: The social giant crashed Thursday, April 25.
mashable.com/article/reddit-down-502-bad-gateway-april-25
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban: President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is still active on the ...
wired.com/story/biden-is-still-posting-on-tiktok/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Google continues to grow: Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced its quarterly figures. Even before the announcement ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-waechst-weiter/
RevenueCat raises $12M Series C as it expands its subscription management to the web
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/revenuecat-raises-12m-series-c-as-it-expands-its-subscription-management-to-the-web/
BlizzCon 2024 is canceled: Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of BlizzCon. It plans to bring back the event in the future.
engt.co/3Wf6jDK
EU Commissioner Breton on TikTok: “It’s about protecting our children”: Thierry Breton suspects TikTok of making young people addicted and repeatedly confronting ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/tiktok-eu-kommissar-thierry-breton-fordert-schutz-von-kindern-und-droht-mit-konsequenzen-a-300f1fc9-61e6-4ab6-97df-54982ace5602
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Gen Z is losing its political voice on social media: President Joe Biden signed the bill this week that could ban TikTok from the U.S. if its parent company ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/gen-z-tiktok-ban-politics-instagram/
Netflix is also increasing prices for existing customers: First, the new Netflix prices applied to new customers - Soon, existing customers will also be ...
heise.de/news/Netflix-erhoeht-die-Preise-auch-fuer-Bestandskunden-9697377.html
EU Parliament: Various single-use plastic packaging banned from 2030: The European Parliament has approved a new regulation on packaging. The regulation aims to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/eu-parlament-diverse-einwegverpackungen-aus-kunststoff-ab-2030-verboten/
The Morning After: Testing the Rabbit R1's AI assistant skills: The biggest news stories this morning: TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch ...
engt.co/3WlSGT0
How Linux's insanely customizable desktop works: Anyone who familiarizes themselves more intensively with Linux will, over time, gain an appreciation of the ...
pcworld.com/article/2306777/linux-know-how-how-the-desktop-works.html
TikTok Could Be Banned Next Year: 5 Alternatives to Fill the Void: The future of TikTok is a bit fuzzy. Here are similar apps to give your attention to.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-could-be-banned-next-year-5-alternatives-to-fill-the-void/
Biden Grants Micron $6.1 Billion for New US Chip Factories: The US continues to fund the largest chip makers as it faces ongoing competition with China.
pcmag.com/news/biden-grants-micron-6-billion-for-new-us-chip-factories
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms: This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom ...
wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-641/
waipu now with Teletext: waipu.tv has implemented something new: The waipu.tv 4K Stick now also supports teletext. Although Teletext ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/waipu-jetzt-mit-teletext/
Chatbot answers are all made up. This new tool helps you figure out which ones to trust.
technologyreview.com/2024/04/25/1091835/chatbot-hallucination-new-tool-trustworthy-language-model/
WhatsApp for Android: Support for face unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is being distributed
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-unterstuetzung-fuer-face-unlock-auf-dem-pixel-8-und-8-pro-wird-verteilt/
Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87: Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/health/joel-breman-dead.html
Video: We've Played Tales Of Kenzera: ZAU - Here's 12 Minutes Of Switch Gameplay: Metroidvania in motion
nintendolife.com/news/2024/04/video-weve-played-tales-of-kenzera-zau-heres-12-minutes-of-switch-gameplay
West Africa: Three More West African Countries Inaugurate Malaria Vaccination: The three West African countries are the latest to participate after successful ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404260126.html
WMD: Tinubu's aide takes malaria eradication campaign to Makoko slum - Healthwise
healthwise.punchng.com/tinubus-aide-takes-malaria-eradication-campaign-to-makoko-slum/
Exeter University project to help eliminate malaria: A radical new biotechnology could eliminate the mosquitoes that cause malaria, but in Uganda – where malaria ...
exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/24279808.exeter-university-project-help-eliminate-malaria/
Liberia’s Health Budget Boosted by US$9 Million, Speaker Koffa Announces: MONROVIA – House Speaker, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, announced today that ...
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As the planet warms, watch out for dengue fever : A mosquito-borne disease is spreading—and must be curbed
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/as-the-planet-warms-watch-out-for-dengue-fever
Kenya: Local anti malaria drug production signals progress | Africanews: "If we get more investment in manufacturing of medicines and essential medicines ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/kenya-local-anti-malaria-drug-production-signals-progress/
Highest level in 20 years of disease being brought back from holiday: Cases were confirmed in individuals who had recently been abroad the UK Health Security ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/uk-health-officials-warn-highest-9246239
Malaria: Numerous projects are working on innovative vaccines: After decades of work, the first vaccines against malaria are available. However ...
medical-tribune.de/medizin-und-forschung/artikel/malariaimpfung-fuer-alle
Experts Warn of Spread of Mosquito-Borne Diseases to Previously Untouched Countries
techtimes.com/articles/303965/20240424/mosquito-borne-diseases-now-transpire-countries-previously-claims-experts.htm
Ministry in push for malaria-free status here by 2030: The Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday signed a memorandum with miners, USAID and others aimed at ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/25/news/guyana/ministry-in-push-for-malaria-free-status-here-by-2030/
Threads has 150 million monthly users: Meta’s Threads app now has more than 150 million monthly users, an increase of about 20 million new users since February
engadget.com/threads-has-150-million-monthly-users-215853190.html
Chamber of Commerce sues FTC in Texas, asks court to block ban on noncompetes: Noncompete clauses "benefit employers and workers alike," Chamber tells ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/business-groups-sue-ftc-to-block-ban-on-noncompetes-claim-they-help-workers/
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Anker SOLIX X1: Modular battery system is official: Anker has unveiled a new battery storage solution called SOLIX X1. The presentation first saved the German .. ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/anker-solix-x1-modulares-batteriesystem-ist-offiziell/
Why is US threatening to ban TikTok and will other countries follow suit?: Joe Biden signs into law bill requiring Chinese owner to sell app’s US operations
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/24/why-is-us-threatening-to-ban-tiktok-and-could-other-countries-follow-suit
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Get $70 Off This Funky Soundcore Motion X500 Bluetooth Portable Speaker: Taking the music with you just got $70 cheaper, thanks to a deal on Soundcore's popular ...
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TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
engt.co/3WwVehB
Reddit, AI spam bots explore new ways to show ads in your feed: Reddit says its "communities are naturally commercial."
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/reddit-sneaky-ai-spam-bots-compete-to-sell-you-stuff/
Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit
- Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.
- Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.
- In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.
- The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.
EU's new right-to-repair rules force companies to repair out-of-warranty devices: The European Union's parliament has adopted a new right-to-repair directive ...
engt.co/3UtpeJE
No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole: It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all ...
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/no-more-refunds-after-100-hours-steam-closes-early-access-playtime-loophole/
Dropbox integrates new security solutions for businesses and more: Cloud storage provider Dropbox has new security features and faster and more convenient ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/dropbox-2/
Stripe, doubling down on embedded finance, de-couples payments from the rest of its stack
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/stripe-doubling-down-on-embedded-finance-de-couples-payments-from-the-rest-of-its-stack/
Former EKWB Employees say company has racist, hostile work environment, withholds overtime pay
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/former-ekwb-employees-say-company-has-racist-hostile-work-environment-withholds-overtime-pay
Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok: A bill that could ban TikTok is now all but certain to become law. The Senate approved a measure that requires ...
engt.co/3WbORjg
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
HMD presents its first own smartphone series: Pulse, Pulse+ and Pulse Pro: Most of our readers are familiar with HMD, which has produced smartphones under the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/hmd-stellt-erste-eigene-smartphoneserie-vor-pulse-pulse-und-pulse-pro/
Chrome: Update against critical vulnerability: Many of you will probably use Chrome on your desktop computer. There is now an update waiting ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/chrome-update-gegen-kritische-schwachstelle/
Act Fast, This Jackery Power Station Is Back Down to Its All-Time Low Price: This portable power station is back down to the lowest price we’ve seen ...
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Seed-stage firm Eniac Ventures raises $220M across two funds: Eniac has raised $60 million for Select 1, the firm’s vehicle for follow-on later-stage investments ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/seed-stage-firm-eniac-ventures-raises-220m-across-two-funds/
Meross: MSS315 smart socket gets a standby killer: For many people today, smart sockets from Meross are still an affordable alternative for switching devices via ...
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Signal allows nicknames and notes for contacts: New at the messenger Signal. Until now, Signal has displayed the names of contacts as they are stored in the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/signal-erlaubt-spitznamen-und-notizen-fuer-kontakte/
AMD Strix Point “Ryzen 9” APU With 12 Zen 5 Cores, 24 MB L3 Cache Spotted, Impressive Multi-…
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The Morning After: Senate passes the bill that could ban TikTok: The biggest news stories this morning: X, for some reason, has a TV app now ...
engt.co/3Ux9QMr
Spotify turns up volume to make record profits: The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.
bbc.com/news/business-68884501
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440): A capable contender in the 14-inch slimline crowd
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Hackers are using developing countries for ransomware practice: Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to Western targets.
ft.com/content/53758c43-9349-4f01-9c2c-b452822a3e7e
The Best Password Managers for 2024: Stop splashing your kid's birthday and your pets' names across the web. Our top-rated password managers help you create a ...
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Grab This Two-Pack Smart Plug for Less Than $20: A smart plug can majorly upgrade any outlet, and now you can get a pair of them for a low price.
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