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Sundar Pichai and Jeff Bezos head to Mar-a-Lago to schmooze with TrumpSundar Pichai and Jeff Bezos head to Mar-a-Lago to schmooze with Trump
Google says its breakthrough quantum chip can’t break modern cryptographyGoogle says its breakthrough quantum chip can’t break modern cryptography
Adobe now has a tool to get rid of ugly window reflections in photosAdobe now has a tool to get rid of ugly window reflections in photos
Verizon is using 5G network slicing to offer better video calling — for a priceVerizon is using 5G network slicing to offer better video calling — for a price
Toyota’s next EV is this small Urban Cruiser SUV for EuropeToyota’s next EV is this small Urban Cruiser SUV for Europe
Amazon’s Prime Video pushes ‘AI Topics’ instead of the old algorithmsAmazon’s Prime Video pushes ‘AI Topics’ instead of the old algorithms
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Share video with ChatGPT.

OpenAI is, after a very long time, rolling out the ability to let ChatGPT see and respond to video in Advanced Voice Mode. You’ll need a Plus or Pro subscription to use it.

Meta makes $1 million donation to Trump’s inaugurationMeta makes $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration
Ash Parrish
Ash Parrish
Former Marathon director sues Sony and Bungie for defamation.

Chris Barrett has filed a suit against his former employers alleging they, “deliberately destroyed his reputation” with claims that he was found to have engaged in sexual misconduct. Earlier this year, Bloomberg reported that Barrett had been fired in March after an internal investigation. In a post on social media, Barrett denied any wrongdoing. He is seeking $200 million in damages.

Christopher Barrett on X

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions are up to 50 percent off right nowXbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions are up to 50 percent off right now
Umar Shakir
Umar Shakir
‘Hey Santa, are you real or just a chatbot?’

OpenAI is rolling out Santa in Voice Mode for ChatGPT. You can activate it by tapping a snowflake icon that appears to the right of the text box, but it will only be available until the end of the year.

Threads follows Bluesky’s starter packs with curated collections of people to followThreads follows Bluesky’s starter packs with curated collections of people to follow
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Stop using these tree light switches immediately.

Mr. Christmas is recalling two novelty light switches because their wireless receivers (with model numbers 39611, 39612, or 39630) can overheat and potentially cause a fire, according to the CPSC.

The switches were sold at Walmart, Target, and Cracker Barrel, and consumers are urged to stop using them and either return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or reach out to Mr. Christmas directly.

The Mr. Christmas Christmas Magic Tree Lighting Switch controller against a neutral background.
The Mr. Christmas Christmas Light Controller featuring a candy cane-shaped handle against a white background.
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The recalled tree light controllers were sold at Walmart, Target, and at Cracker Barrel restaurants.
Image: Mr. Christmas LLC
Mike Flanagan is writing a Clayface movie for DC StudiosMike Flanagan is writing a Clayface movie for DC Studios
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Don’t watch this Balatro video.

Unless you like scary clowns and the announcement that the game is getting cards themed after games like Shovel Knight, Cult of the Lamb, and Enter the Gungeon.

Great new additions before Balatro wins Game of the Year tonight.

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