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Barack Obama joins Bluesky | TechCrunch

Social network Bluesky, an alternative to X built on open source technologies, has scored a big win in terms of attracting notable users to its platform. The company on Sunday confirmed that former president Barack Obama has joined its service. Bluesky OOO Rose Wang replied to a post where someone wondered if the account posting

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NYT mini crossword answers for March 23, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who

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What Is Bluetooth? The History, How It Works, and What's Next

We explain everything you need to know about Bluetooth, the long-standing wireless connectivity standard. Source link

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TechCrunch has, yes, personal news!

If you haven’t heard the news, TechCrunch has a shiny new home. After years under the ownership of Yahoo — which, in turn, is backed by Apollo Group — the brand is now in fresh hands. Its new parent company: Regent, a dynamic private equity firm with a diverse portfolio spanning media, retail, and manufacturing.

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Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which Alexa device should you buy during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale?

Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsWhen is the best time to buy an Echo or Echo Dot?Privacy concerns on Echo devicesDifference between Echo and Echo DotSmarter, easier living featuresPrice and competitionSo, to Echo or to Echo Dot?Frequently Asked Questions Smart speakers like Amazon’s Echo family of products are a great starting point

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OpenAI’s Sora Is Plagued by Sexist, Racist, and Ableist Biases

Despite recent leaps forward in image quality, the biases found in videos generated by AI tools, like OpenAI’s Sora, are as conspicuous as ever. A WIRED investigation, which included a review of hundreds of AI-generated videos, has found that Sora’s model perpetuates sexist, racist, and ableist stereotypes in its results. In Sora’s world, everyone is

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DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app

DeepSeek has gone viral. Chinese AI lab DeepSeek broke into the mainstream consciousness this week after its chatbot app rose to the top of the Apple App Store charts (and Google Play, as well). DeepSeek’s AI models, which were trained using compute-efficient techniques, have led Wall Street analysts — and technologists — to question whether the U.S. can maintain its

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Scotland vs. Greece 2025 livestream: Watch UEFA Nations League for free

TL;DR: Live stream Scotland vs. Greece in the UEFA Nations League for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. Scotland won the first leg of their UEFA Nations League matchup with Greece 1-0. The end result is still very much undecided, but the Scots will be

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17 Best Early Amazon Spring Sale Deals (2025)

Once again we are being subjected to another Amazon sale. This time it’s the Big Spring Sale, which takes place from March 25 through March 31. And as is usual with these events, every category you could think of has some sort of deal or promotion going on, from home gear to tech like headphones

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The 20 hottest open source startups of 2024

A new report showcases the 20 top-trending open source startups around the world, more than half of which are closely aligned with AI. The report is the handiwork of European venture capital firm Runa Capital, which has operated the Runa Open Source Startup (ROSS) Index since 2020. The Index serves quarterly updates on the fastest-growing

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