Reddit share value 86% up on IPO price; may be good sign for tech sector
Redditors who took advantage of their privileged access to stock ahead of the IPO have seen Reddit share value rocket from $34 to $59.80 by yesterday’s close – an 86% increase. Early private investors have seen even greater returns, with OpenA.....»»
Google just showed how useful AI could be in education
Google announced that it would be integrating Gemini 1.5 Pro into NotebookLM, bringing AI technology to the education sector. The post Google just showed how useful AI could be in education appeared first on Phandroid. The overall AI annou.....»»
TikTok is testing AI search results
It looks like TikTok is testing AI generated search results, which could be a good thing for users, but bad for creators. The post TikTok is testing AI search results appeared first on Phandroid. One of the newer AI features Google introdu.....»»
Virtual Boy: The bizarre rise and quick fall of Nintendo’s enigmatic red console
How Nintendo took a gamble on a new kind of gaming experience in the '90s. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) Ars Technica AI Reporter and tech historian Benj Edwards has co-written a book on the Virtual Boy with Dr. Jose.....»»
Bitdefender for Windows review: premium protection for all your devices
We tested Bitdefender's antivirus and advanced security plans for Windows to find out how good it is and whether it's worth the cost......»»
Killer deal: Apple"s iPad Air dips to $399 at Amazon, the lowest price ever
Amazon is making room for iPad Air 6 inventory and that equates to blowout savings on the iPad Air 5, which has now dropped to the lowest price ever at just $399.Get an iPad Air 5 for just $399.Amazon's $399 price on Apple's 5th Generation iPad Air r.....»»
iPad 10th Gen hits all-time low at $334, Studio Display $300 off, Apple Watch SE 2 from $160, much more
While just about everyone’s focus is on the new M4 Pro and M2 iPad Air models ahead of delivery tomorrow, Apple did slash the price on the entry-level 10th gen tablet and now it’s even lower than that – check out our M2 iPad Air vs iPad 10 feat.....»»
The self-driving industry fumbled away public trust. Now it seeks a remedy
With a backlash brimming, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association is seeking to regain trust in self-driving technology. Only 9 percent of U.S. consumers tell AAA they trust the tech......»»
How to ensure biodiversity data are FAIR, linked, open and future-proof
Within the Biodiversity Community Integrated Knowledge Library (BiCIKL) project, 14 European institutions from ten countries, spent the last three years elaborating on services and high-tech digital tools, in order to improve the findability, accessi.....»»
Is a smart air purifier a wise investment?
If you're worried about seasonal allergies, an air purifier is a good investment. But what about smart air purifiers? Are they a wise upgrade?.....»»
Volvo"s Q1 EV sales plunge: A momentary blip or a sign its 2030 plan is in jeopardy?
Volvo EV sales in the U.S. plummeted 65 percent in the first quarter. According to Cox Automotive estimates, it was the largest year-over-year percentage decline in the luxury segment......»»
"Free" delivery plans can profit both retailers and customers
In March, Target became the latest mega-retailer to offer "free" delivery—for a price. For $99 a year, subscribers to Target Circle 360 can place unlimited orders without having to worry about shipping costs. Target competes with similar plans offe.....»»
New methodologies to prevent fraud in the determination of geographical origin of hazelnuts
Food fraud concerning the geographical origin of hazelnuts intended for consumption is a problem that damages the agri-food sector and generates economic losses and consumer distrust......»»
Some clever ways to search for primordial black holes
Primordial black holes (PBHs) have recently received much attention in the physics community. One of the primary reasons is the potential link to dark matter. In effect, if PBHs can be proven to exist, there's a very good chance that they are what da.....»»
How scientific conference attendees can reduce their carbon footprint
Climate researchers often emphasize the fact that reducing carbon emissions is in everyone's best interest, and should involve all of us. But how good are they at minimizing their own carbon footprint?.....»»
The best games like Animal Crossing
Looking for more games like Animal Crossing? While each of these games offer something new, they share a lot of similarities with Nintendo's bestselling title......»»
Uneven strain distribution induces detwinning in penta-twinned nanoparticles
Twinned nanoparticles have regions of clear symmetry that share the same crystal lattice, separated by a clear boundary. Changing the twin structure can affect the properties of the nanoparticles, which makes controlling twinning to create tailored n.....»»
"Dancing" raisins: A simple kitchen experiment reveals how objects can extract energy from their environment
Scientific discovery doesn't always require a high-tech laboratory or a hefty budget. Many people have a first-rate lab right in their own homes—their kitchen......»»
Forget the new iPad Air — the iPad Air 5 is $200 off right now
Amazon takes $200 off the iPad Air 5, dropping it to its lowest price ever.....»»
Here’s how you can watch Google IO with Us!
Google is streaming the event live as it unfolds. The post Here’s how you can watch Google IO with Us! appeared first on Phandroid. It’s finally time for Google I/O, and Android fans as well as tech enthusiasts can look forward.....»»
Streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock announced, ‘vastly reduced’ price promised
The trio of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock are to be packaged in a new streaming TV bundle option, as teased by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts at a conference today. More details about the bundle offering will be revealed later this month, but Roberts.....»»