California just made it much easier to delete your data across 500 brokers
Starting January 1, 2026, Californians can submit requests for data brokers to erase their sensitive information through the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP). The new web-based tool is designed to give residents of the nation's most populous state greater control over their personal data, according to the California Privacy...
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Blockbench lets you build Minecraft and game models without the complexity
Blockbench is a free 3D modeling tool focused on voxel and low-poly assets, widely used for Minecraft models, game development, and simple animations. It offers a simple interface, real-time previews, and support for multiple export formats, making it useful for game models and basic animations.
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This open-source tool uses AI to translate Japanese retro games on the fly
Developer Bertrand Quenin recently released an open-source project called "Interpreter" that aims to provide real-time translation for Japanese retro games. The tool can capture Japanese text from virtually any on-screen window, perform live optical character recognition, and render an English translation directly over the game as it runs.
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Silicon Valley's next risky self-optimization craze is unproven peptides
For many of these uses, the scientific backing is far weaker than that for GLP-1 drugs. Yet many users extrapolate from the proven success of GLP-1s to dozens of untested, unrelated peptides – often without randomized, placebo-controlled trials or independent, peer-reviewed publications. This dynamic blurs the line between legitimate pharmacology...
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Nvidia confirms no RTX 5000 Super series at CES, but gaming announcements are coming
The official Nvidia GeForce X account posted that the GeForce On community update will be streamed on Nvidia's Twitch channel tonight (January 5) at 9pm PT/12am ET. You can also watch it on the YouTube embed below.
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Nvidia GeForce Now expected to gain official Linux support as early as this week
Nvidia is also reportedly planning to add several new titles to the GeForce Now library. According to promotional documents seen by VideoCardz, the upcoming games include 007 First Light, Crimson Desert, Resident Evil Requiem, and Active Matter. These additions would further expand the GeForce Now catalog, following the rollout of...
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Samsung pushes HBM4 as it battles SK Hynix for AI memory dominance
The comments come as Samsung works to regain its competitive edge in the artificial intelligence hardware market, a segment recently dominated by rival SK Hynix.
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LG and Samsung claim 4,500-nit OLED panels at CES, but real-world results may vary
LG Display has just unveiled its new Tandem WOLED panel at CES. Not only can it reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, but it also has fewer reflections through the use of light-absorption and diffusion technology, according to the Korean firm. LG Display said the panels deliver the lowest...
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MediaTek targets billion-dollar AI ASIC business as smartphone focus fades
Chip designer MediaTek is realigning priorities by diverting its engineering and research muscle toward AI-focused custom silicon. The company is directing part of its mobile systems-on-chip team to develop application-specific integrated circuits for artificial intelligence and automotive markets, areas described in Taiwan's CTEE as new "blue ocean" opportunities with limited...
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Belkin's ConnectAir wireless HDMI adapter can share displays from up to 131 feet away
The ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter consists of two parts: the USB-C transmitter that plugs into the source device such as a laptop, phone, or tablet; and the HDMI receiver that plugs into a display and draws power over USB-A, so not all displays will be supported.
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