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Superlogic, a startup that helps give consumers a way to apply rewards points toward experiences, has raised $13.7 million at a $200 million valuation, the company tells TechCrunch exclusively. Lin Dai, CEO and co-founder of Miami-based Superlogic, said his company’s technology is designed to “enhance the value of rewards points” by giving consumers a broader … Read more
I have way too many external drives, and while MagSafe-enabled drives are very interesting these days, but nothing beats the convenience of a regular external SSD. There are literally hundreds of choices in this category, and regardless of whatever model you choose, you get a few things as standard: fast read/writes, reliable designs, and easy … Read more
TL;DR Leaked images of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra show a design reminiscent of the Leica M11. The phone features a large camera island and prominent Leica branding. Key camera specs include a 200MP periscope zoom camera, a 50MP 1-inch primary sensor, and more. These days, if you want the best Android camera flagship, you need … Read more
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Down an easy-to-miss turnoff on the A48 just outside Chepstow on the Welsh border, the gentle rumble of trucks, cranes and people at work mixes with birdsong in what is an otherwise peaceful rural setting. It is a crisp and sunny winter morning when I visit … Read more
Researchers said they recently discovered a zero-day vulnerability in the 7-Zip archiving utility that was actively exploited as part of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The vulnerability allowed a Russian cybercrime group to override a Windows protection designed to limit the execution of files downloaded from the Internet. The defense is commonly known as MotW, … Read more
ChatGPT’s search engine feature can now be accessed by anyone, OpenAI announced on Wednesday. Previously, users needed an account to use ChatGPT search, but the sign-in requirement has now been removed. ChatGPT Search is available on the ChatGPT website and in the desktop and mobile apps. Searches can be initiated based on what you ask … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Asus makes other phones? All the power Can the camera compete? The Ultra to get? The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may be the Ultra phone everyone’s talking about today, but there is another Ultra phone about to demand your attention. It’s the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, and I’ve had … Read more
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search feature was previously only for paid subscribers and later opened to all logged-in users. Now, the search feature is available to everyone without creating or logging into an account, making ChatGPT a real competitor to Google. The search tool works a lot like a typical search engine, letting users get quick answers … Read more
Remote sensing—a category broad enough to include both personal medical monitors and space weather forecasting—is poised for a quantum upgrade, much like computing and cryptography before it. A new type of quantum sensor that promises both higher sensitivity and greater security has been proposed and tested in proof-of-concept form. What remains to be seen is … Read more
Getty Images Chinese app DeepSeek has shaken up the world of AI As I write, there are a lot of powerful people around the world preparing to make their way to Paris – and a sense that many of them are holding their breath. On Monday, against the sumptuous backdrop of the city’s 125-year-old Grand … Read more