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Squid Game season 2 review: a brutal remix of Netflix’s biggest show
In the three years since Squid Game became Netflix’s biggest property, it’s been easy to forget just why it was so popular to begin with. The unflinching story of class conflict that combined iconic visuals, schoolyard games, and a…
Dexcom launches generative AI platform for Stelo users
The Dexcom logo is seen on a smartphone screen and in the background.Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesDexcom on Tuesday announced an artificial intelligence feature for its Stelo continuous glucose monitor that…
Chinese AI models are popular globally and are beating U.S. rivals in some areas
China's attempts to dominate the world of artificial intelligence could be paying off, with industry insiders and technology analysts telling CNBC that Chinese AI models are already hugely popular and are keeping pace with — and even…
What podcasts looked like in 2024 — literally
In 2024, podcasts have gotten closer to becoming a video-first medium. Though video podcasts have been around a relatively long time, shows from The New York Times, NPR, and many other podcast networks that have been audio-only for years…
AI, crypto top tech stocks: AppLovin, MicroStrategy, Palantir, Nvidia
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia Corp., holds up the company's AI accelerator chips for data centers as he speaks during the Nvidia AI Summit Japan in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2024.Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesArtificial…
Kobo’s Elipsa 2E, an excellent e-reader for taking notes, is down to its best price
Amazon might have released a new Kindle Scribe earlier this month for $399.99, but after testing it, I still don’t think it can compete with its rivals. If you’re looking for a good e-reader with more useful note-taking capabilities, the…
US launches new probe into legacy Chinese chips
China is looking to challenge the U.S. in artificial intelligence. China's tech giants have launched their own AI models. Niphon | Istock | Getty ImagesThe Biden administration on Monday said it launched a new probe into legacy Chinese…
Digital health stocks pummeled by Wall Street in 2024, but Hims surges
Doximity at the New York Stock Exchange for their IPO, June 24, 2021.Source: NYSEIf the Covid era marked a boom time for digital health companies, 2024 was the reckoning.In a year that saw the Nasdaq jump 32%, surpassing 20,000 for the…
There’s a reason Metaphor: ReFantanzio’s battle music sounds as cool as it does
Metaphor: ReFantanzio is one of 2024’s best games racking up a stack of Game Awards including best RPG, best art direction, and best narrative. But one category in which Metaphor particularly stood out was its music. The soundtrack,…
Meta went all in on AI in 2024. The pressure builds in 2025
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on Orion AR glasses at the Meta Connect annual event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 25, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel OrbegozoManuel Orbegozo | Reuters"Aut Zuck Aut Nihil"…
The FTC orders Marriott and Starwood to beef up their data security
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday it finalized an order (pdf) requiring Marriott International and subsidiary Starwood Hotels to improve their digital security, reports BleepingComputer. The FTC charged the companies with…
Trump taps Silicon Valley execs for key administration roles
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., December 22, 2024. Cheney Orr | ReutersPresident-elect Donald Trump is tapping tech heavyweights to join his new administration,…
MicroStrategy rides ‘red sweep’ to 477% gain in 2024, top tech stock
Michael Saylor, chairman and chief executive officer at MicroStrategy, during an interview at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach, Florida, US, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOn the eve of…
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) review: slightly larger, slightly faster, slightly better
Three years have passed since Amazon last updated its flagship e-reader, and while this year’s Kindle lineup seemed focused on Amazon’s first color offering, the Paperwhite still got some welcome improvements. With a higher-contrast…
Databricks valued at $62 billion from $10 billion financing
Close-up of Databricks company logo on building facade, Rincon Hill, San Francisco, June 7, 2024.Smith Collection/ gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesDatabricks, one of the most valuable privately held companies, announced a $10 billion…
All of Canoo’s employees are reportedly on a ‘mandatory unpaid break’
Days after furloughing dozens of its employees without pay, EV startup Canoo told the remainder of its staff they will be on a “mandatory unpaid break” through at least the end of the year, TechCrunch reported Friday. A company email…
What Google quantum chip breakthrough means for bitcoin’s future
Google's recent announcement of the arrival of Willow, a quantum chip that has reduced the error tendencies of some of its predecessors, is a milestone in the effort to bring quantum computing into the real world, and in the years ahead,…
Apple is working on a doorbell camera with Face ID
Apple is working on a new smart doorbell camera that uses Face ID to unlock your door, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. The camera could be released by the end of 2025 “at the soonest,” Gurman…