Any developer who wants to write out effective and efficient code must be familiar with using operators in Python.
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Source: Linux Today – 7 Different Types of Operators in Python [With Examples]
AI may not replace your doctor anytime soon, but it will probably be answering their emails. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine Friday examined questions from patients and found that ChatGPT provided better answers than human doctors four out of five times. A panel of medical professionals evaluated the…
Source: Gizmodo – ChatGPT Answers Patients’ Online Questions Better Than Real Doctors, Study Finds
When it was announced at Star Wars Celebration earlier this month, Dave Filoni’s “New Republic vs. Imperial Remnant” movie was teased as a culmination of plot threads woven throughout the “universe” of The Mandalorian and its connected TV series. But it seems like the director and producing partner Jonathan Favreau…
Source: Gizmodo – Dave Filoni and Jonathan Favreau Are Figuring Out How Many Star Wars Characters They Can Cram Into a Movie
Webcams, especially the ones built-into computers, haven’t always been that great. The priority was convenience, not necessarily quality, when it came to powering video calls on your mobile machine. But times have changed: Not only can you buy high-quality webcams to connect to your computer, but some now ship with…
Source: LifeHacker – Google Meet Now Supports 1080p Video Calls (for Some of Us)
As noted back in March, the plan with Linux 6.4 is to start removing old, unused and unmaintained PCMCIA drivers. As part of that process to begin dropping old PCMCIA/CardBus driver code from the kernel, all of the PCMCIA “char” drivers were on the chopping block. Linus Torvalds pulled in the char/misc changes this week for Linux 6.4 and indeed those drivers are now removed. Meanwhile this pull introduced the new AMD CDX subsystem…
Source: Phoronix – Linux 6.4 Goes Ahead And Starts Removing Old PCMCIA Drivers
A newly discovered security issue in Devuan’s default installation allows for obtaining root privileges without a password.
Source: LXer – Devuan Users Are at Risk, Take Action to Protect Your System
As of this writing, nearly 7,500 non-merge changesets have been pulled into
the mainline repository for the 6.4 kernel release. The 6.4 merge window
is thus clearly off and running, with a number of significant changes
merged already. Read on for a summary of the most significant pulled
so far.
Source: LWN.net – [$] 6.4 Merge window, part 1
Mastercard will expand its cryptocurrency payment card programme by seeking more partnerships with crypto firms, the company’s head of crypto and blockchain said, even as the sector comes under closer scrutiny from regulators and banks grow wary. From a report: Mastercard has already partnered with crypto exchanges including Binance, Nexo and Gemini to offer crypto-linked payment cards in some countries. The Binance cards allow users to make payments in traditional currencies, funded by their cryptocurrency holdings on the exchange. “We have dozens of partners around the world who offer crypto card programmes and they continue to expand,” Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard’s head of crypto and blockchain, told Reuters on Thursday.
“Providing access to crypto in a safe way is also part of our value proposition and we’re continuing to do that.” Banks have become wary of crypto clients after a number of big crypto firms collapsed last year, including the bankruptcy of major exchange FTX. Meanwhile, U.S. regulators are increasingly cracking down on what they say is a lack of compliance in the market.
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Source: Slashdot – Mastercard Seeks To Expand Crypto Card Tie-ups
Enlarge / In this image, the 16-meter-long Radar for Icy Moons Exploration is seen in stowed configuration. (credit: ESA)
It has now been two weeks since the on-target launch of the European Space Agency’s 1.5 billion euro probe that is bound for the moons of Jupiter.
This process had been going well until the space agency attempted to extend a 16-meter-long antenna that is part of its radar instrument. The Radar for Icy Moons Exploration, or RIME, is an important scientific instrument on the spacecraft because its ground-penetrating radar will allow for examinations of the interior of intriguing moons such as Europa and Ganymede.
On Friday, the European Space Agency said the long antenna remains stuck to its mounting bracket and is only extended about one-third of its full length. Engineers at the spacecraft’s mission control center in Darmstadt, Germany, are working to solve the issue.
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Source: Ars Technica – Europe’s major new interplanetary spacecraft has a slight problem
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission patted itself on the back for winning one of the largest civil cases against a crypto crook, even if most—or any—of those affected will see any of their money returned. On Thursday, a Texas judge issued a default judgment in a multi-billion fraud case against a man accused of…
Source: Gizmodo – Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme Fraudster Ordered to Pay .4 Billion
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8: Starting At $1235 The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does put Intel’s 13th Gen Raptor Lake platform on full display, in a premium, ultra-portable package. Thin and light Excellent performance Great-looking screen Premium design and build Middling battery life Basic integrated graphics…
Source: Hot Hardware – Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 Review: 14-Inch 2-In-1 Laptop Excellence
Xbox gamers looking for a headset that both supports spatial audio and looks pretty sleek may be interested in checking out the Xbox Wireless Headset. Although there are a number of other options on the market, this model ties into the aesthetic of the Xbox Series X (and previous Xboxes, given the green and black color scheme). Best of all, the Xbox Wireless Headset is on sale right now. It has dropped by $15 to $85 at Amazon.
The headset can connect directly to your Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One without the need for a dongle. It’s compatible with Windows 10 and 11 devices. There’s the option to connect it to your phone and Xbox simultaneously, so you can take a call without interrupting your gaming session. Additionally, there’s Bluetooth and USB-C support and you’ll get up to 15 hours of use on a single charge, Microsoft says.
There’s support for Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X spatial audio protocols, though you’ll need a $15 license to use Dolby Atmos beyond any free trial that’s on offer. Spatial audio can, for instance, help you figure out which direction enemies are approaching from.
You’ll be able to use rotating earcup dials to adjust the volume and chat levels. The headset uses dual beamforming microphone elements and voice isolation tech to optimize your in-game voice chat. There’s an auto-mute option that kicks in when you aren’t talking, as well as a manual mute button. Moreover, the headset has an adjustable headband with what Microsoft describes as a flexible and lightweight design.
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Source: Engadget – Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset is off at Amazon
The PlayStation 5 continues to outperform Sony’s wildest expectations. The console manufacturer announced another banner year for hardware sales, including over 6 million in the last quarter alone. With Spider-Man 2 just around the corner, Sony says it’s planning to sell an unprecedented 25 million PS5s in 2023.
Source: Kotaku – PS5 Sales Are Unstoppable, And Sony Thinks It’s Just The Start
Sony and Peacock reveal a first look at their Twisted Metal show. Get a look at the new title card for Saw X. A sequel to Black Phone could be on the way. Plus, Riverdale gets back to basics, and The Flash previews the return of Reverse-Flash. Spoilers now!
Source: Gizmodo – Updates From Dune 2 and More
ChatGPT can do a lot, but we haven’t reached Hollywood-levels of AI just yet. OpenAI doesn’t let you ask ChatGPT questions with your voice, and it won’t respond in kind, at least not without a browser extension. But, as it turns out, you can pick up the phone and give ChatGPT a call, thanks to the work from a…
Source: LifeHacker – Now You Can Call ChatGPT on the Phone
The numbers are in for Intel’s first quarter of 2023 and, at a glance, they look brutal (again). Intel’s Q1 revenue settled at $11.7 billion, which is down 36 percent from the same quarter a year ago. But what really stands out is the staggering 133 percent year-over-year decline in net earnings. That’s the largest loss in the company’s storied
Source: Hot Hardware – Why Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Is Upbeat After Chip Maker Posts Historic Loss
After the patches had been in development for well more than a year, sent out today for the Linux 6.4 merge window are the NFS server (NFSD) changes that include supporting RPC-with-TLS…
Source: Phoronix – Linux 6.4 NFS Server Adds RPC-With-TLS Support
For those who are waiting for the upcoming Debian “bookworm” release, the
date has
now been set: it’s coming out on June 10. The full-freeze date
for the distribution will be May 24.
Source: LWN.net – Debian “bookworm” release on June 10
As the music industry struggles with AI’s role in the creative and copyright process, it looks like the retail industry might be ready to welcome artificial intelligence with open arms. Walmart is apparently using AI to bargain with suppliers for the best prices on some of its necessities—and the suppliers seem to …
Source: Gizmodo – Walmart Uses AI to Negotiate Shopping Cart Prices With Suppliers
This is a great opportunity to buy an affordable smartwatch for your springtime runs and bike rides. Amazon is selling the Fitbit Versa 4 at a near-record low price of $160, or $40 off. The bargain applies regardless of color, too. And if you want Fitbit’s most advanced model, the Sense 2 is down to $250, or $50 off.
The Versa 4 is a refinement of Fitbit’s middle-of-the-road smartwatch, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. You still get robust fitness and health tracking, with 40 exercise modes, sleep monitoring and even a stress management score. It also offers support for Google Maps (on Android for now, iOS later in the spring) and Google Wallet — you can use two of the most common navigation and tap-to-pay services on your wrist without giving up some of Fitbit’s advantages, including the six-day claimed battery life.
There are a few caveats. You’ll need to pay for a Premium subscription (after the first six months, that is) if you want perks like guided programs and personalized insights. And while you will get some core smartwatch features, you’ll want to consider the Pixel Watch if you’re willing to trade battery life for a much more robust app ecosystem that still preserves Fitbit’s functionality. At $160, however, the Versa 4 is far easier to rationalize if you only want the essentials.
Buy Fitbit Sense 2 at Amazon – $250
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