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NVIDIA launches Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit at $249, “Mini-PC” for developers

NVIDIA doesn’t make desktop PCs yet, but this product might be the closest you can get. The Jetson series of small-form-factor computers are often found in non-commercial systems developed by students. Today, NVIDIA is introducing its new Jetson Orin Nano Kit, which the company calls the “Jetson Orin Nano Server.” It’s a single-board computer priced…
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Meta Apps Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Are Down

The outage is also affecting Threads and Facebook Messenger. Meta appears to be having a widespread outage across its social media and messaging apps, with Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads all experiencing problems loading. Instagram is showing error messages on the web, and the mobile app has a spinning wheel when you try…
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What Is Quantum AI? Everything to Know About This Far-Out Twist

As if AI itself weren’t futuristic enough, now there’s a whole new leap forward on the horizon. Artificial intelligence has been infiltrating our daily workflows and routine tasks for while now. It may be AI working in the background, as with Gemini‘s integration across Google products, or you may be engaging more directly with popular content…
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Will TikTok Be Banned on January 19, 2025? , here’s what we know

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the U.S. that could go into effect just one day before a new administration takes the Oval Office — and its fate hinges on legal battles, political maneuvers, and President-elect Donald Trump. What’s the scoop on the TikTok ban? In short: We’re waiting. In April, President Joe Biden signed a bill into…
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X users are flocking to Bluesky – but what is it and who’s behind it?

You might have noticed the word “Bluesky” popping up on your social media feeds lately and wondered what all the fuss is about. It’s like an alternative to Elon Musk’s X, but with a different color scheme and logo. Bluesky is exploding in popularity, with a whopping one million new users joining every day! It…
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Bitcoin surges to record high near $95,000

Bitcoin rose to a fresh record high just shy of $95,000 after a report that Donald Trump’s social media company was in talks to buy crypto trading firm Bakkt (BKKT.N), boosted expectations of a crypto-friendly regime under his incoming administration. Bitcoin , the world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, has more than doubled this year. It was last at $93,709,…
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What is Apple Intelligence? The new Apple AI for your iPhone, iPad and Mac explained

AI is at the heart of your Apple device Apple Intelligence is the Cupertino company’s name for the AI that now sits at the beating heart of its operating systems on iPhone, iPad and Mac. But rather than being released in one go, Apple Intelligence features are coming in waves over 2024 and 2025. The first wav of…
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The Common Texting Habit That Could Be Undermining Your Sincerity

Research has shown that using full words in texts, instead of abbreviations, makes individuals appear more sincere and increases the likelihood of receiving responses. This study, involving over 5,300 participants, highlighted that texters who abbreviate are often seen as less effortful, impacting how others perceive their sincerity and willingness to engage in meaningful conversations. Research…
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Google’s AI ‘learning companion’ elevates chatbot responses

Google has launched an experimental new AI tool called Learn About, which is different from the chatbots we’re used to, like Gemini and ChatGPT. It’s built on the LearnLM AI model that Google introduced this spring, saying it’s “grounded in educational research and tailored to how people learn.” The answers it provides have more visual and interactive elements…
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Apple Mac Mini M4 review: a tiny wonder

It might be just 5 inches square, but you can still fill it full of performance to meet your needs. The surprising thing about the M4 Mac Mini isn’t that Apple made it smaller; it’s how much smaller it is than its M2-powered predecessor and how it can still have a more powerful M4 Pro chip in it and…