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Retroid’s Pocket Flip 2 is here, bringing clamshell nostalgia with modern power and Android 13. Whether you choose the Dimensity 1100 or Snapdragon 865 variant, you’re getting a premium gaming experience in a portable, flip design. –Two Powerhouse Options: Choose between the Dimensity 1100 or the Snapdragon 865 for next-level emulation and gaming performance. The Snapdragon 865 offers ~20% more power for a small premium.–Stunning AMOLED Display: A 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED panel delivers rich colors, deep contrast, and 500 nits brightness at a smooth 60Hz refresh rate.–Hall Effect Joysticks: Enjoy precise, drift-free controls for a flawless handheld gaming experience.–All-Day Battery &…

Dataminr, a data analytics company that counts NATO and OpenAI among its customers, has raised $85 million in a combination of convertible financing and credit, Dataminr announced on Wednesday. It’s chump change for Dataminr, which closed a $475 million round at a $4.1 billion valuation in 2021. But the company has seen its fair share of downs as well as ups. In November 2023, Dataminr laid off 20% of its staff as it raced to fend off economic headwinds and “doubled down” on AI. “The new capital will allow Dataminr to accelerate its growth trajectory, [and] provide investors with a…

Tesla has been granted a permit to operate a taxi service in California, a spokesperson for the California Public Utilities Commission, a state regulator, said Tuesday. It marks the first step towards Tesla’s and CEO Elon Musk’s vision of operating a driverless taxi service in the state.One day, Musk has said, Tesla owners should be able to rent out their cars as sort of self-driving Ubers while they’re not using them. He has said current owners should be able to operate their Models 3 and Y autonomously in the state later this year—a plan that faces both technological and regulatory…

KitchenAid’s strategy is one that maybe we should all live by—if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Remaining nearly unchanged since its introduction in 1914, KitchenAid’s stand mixer has become such a legendary kitchen staple that we called the KitchenAid Artisan 7-Quart Lift Stand Mixer an “everlasting” kitchen must-have and put it on our Buy It For Life guide.Save on Top Products With our KitchenAid Promo Codes and DealsKitchenAid’s heralded and beloved kitchen appliances luckily run regular sales so that you can get these great, but pricey, essentials for less.Spring into the new season with some seriously great kitchen appliances…

LG AI Research has unveiled EXAONE Deep, a reasoning model that excels in complex problem-solving across maths, science, and coding. The company highlighted the global challenge in creating advanced reasoning models, noting that currently, only a handful of organisations with foundational models are actively pursuing this complex area. EXAONE Deep aims to compete directly with these leading models, showcasing a competitive level of reasoning ability. LG AI Research has focused its efforts on dramatically improving EXAONE Deep’s reasoning capabilities in core domains. The model also demonstrates a strong ability to understand and apply knowledge across a broader range of subjects.…

Whether you’re worried about the open network at your local coffee shop or want to get around geo-restrictions when you’re traveling, NordVPN can help. A virtual private network (VPN) is like a protective tunnel, keeping your data safe from prying eyes. VPNs aren’t perfect protection (you need to trust your VPN provider), but they’re always going to be better than nothing when you’re using a public hotspot. They also make it easy to continue to watch your favorite shows even when you’re on vacation. If you want to learn more about how to protect yourself online, see our guide to…

Owners of smart TVs and streaming sticks running Roku OS are already subject to video advertisements on the home screen. Now, Roku is testing what it might look like if it took things a step further and forced people to watch a video ad play before getting to the Roku OS home screen.Reports of Roku customers seeing video ads automatically play before they could view the OS’ home screen started appearing online this week. A Reddit user, for example, posted yesterday: “I just turned on my Roku and got an … ad for a movie, before I got to the…

The dangers of digital continue to increase: As the sheer volume of digital data grows, so too do the cyber attacks. The global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually in 2025, up from $3 trillion in 2015, indicating a substantial rise in financial damages over a decade. What does that mean for you? It means a promising career opportunity as skilled cybersecurity professionals. However, even though skilled candidates are lacking in the cybersecurity field, that doesn’t guarantee you your dream job. You still perform as well as possible during your job cybersecurity interview so you can land the…

Xbox handheld rumors won’t stop. Maybe there’s something to them.So, Xbox might be jumping into the handheld scene! But hold up—why now? Japan’s the home of major gaming companies and still leads in cool hybrid systems. Sony and Nintendo often tailor their handhelds for Japan first, then tweak them for the West.In 2022, a survey found that 22.7% of people in Japan used handheld consoles. But here’s the kicker—the number has dropped for 2 years straight. Meanwhile, the US snagged a huge 78.2% of the handheld market in 2024. Maybe that’s Microsoft’s cue to roll out an Xbox handheld?First off,…

Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has spent the first six weeks of the new Trump administration turning the federal government upside down. It’s moved from agency to agency, accessing sensitive data and payment systems, all on a supposed crusade to audit the government and stop fraud, waste, and abuse. DOGE has posted some of its “findings” on its website, many of which have been revealed to be errors.But two federal auditors with years of experience, who have both worked on financial and technical audits for the government, say that DOGE’s actions are the furthest thing from what…