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Amazon is working on a new 'reasoning' AI model that competes with OpenAI and Anthropic
- Amazon is developing a new AI model with advanced reasoning capabilities.
- The model, scheduled to launch under the Nova brand, aims to provide hybrid reasoning, blending quick answers and more complex thinking.
- Cost efficiency and external benchmark performance are prioritized by Amazon in the development of the new AI model.
- The move puts Amazon in direct competition with OpenAI and Anthropic, who have recently released their own reasoning models.
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Craftsman's 'Innovative' Ratcheting Screwdriver Set That's 'Well-Designed' and 'Convenient' Is Just $16 Right Now
- The Craftsman Ratcheting Screwdriver Set is on sale for $16 on Amazon, a 31% discount from its normal price of $23.
- The set includes 18 bits, including flathead, Phillips, and Torx options in a range of sizes, and it also comes with a telescoping magnet tool to pick up loose fasteners in tight spaces.
- The screwdriver features a dual-direction ratcheting mechanism, making it easier to drive in screws and loosen stubborn fasteners.
- With over 5,000 five-star ratings from enthusiastic reviewers, it is considered a well-designed and convenient tool for various applications.
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Breville espresso machine deals: Get $200 off for a limited time
- The Breville Barista Express and Barista Touch espresso machines are on sale at Amazon.
- The Barista Express features an integrated coffee grinder and milk frother for easy use.
- The Barista Touch has a touchscreen display and faster heat-up time for convenient brewing.
- Both machines have received thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon and are currently $200 off for a limited time.
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DeWalt's 20V Max LED Flashlight That's 'Very Well Made' and 'Extremely Bright' Is Just $35 Right Now
- The highly rated DeWalt 20V Max LED Cordless Work Light is currently available for just $35 on Amazon and Walmart, a nearly 60% discount.
- It has received over 16,400 five-star ratings on Amazon, with users praising its brightness and durability.
- Part of the DeWalt 20V ecosystem, the work light offers up to 11 hours of battery life and features a pivoting head, integrated hang hook, and a 110-lumen LED bulb.
- Reviewers have found it to be a great tool for various applications, from professional use to emergency situations.
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The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Reciprocating Saw That's a 'Game Changer' for Renovation Projects Is Now Nearly 40% Off
- The cordless, brushless Milwaukee reciprocating saw, M18 Fuel Hackzall, is currently on sale for $116, 37% off the original price of $185 on Amazon.
- This tool has received 5,000+ five-star ratings on Amazon and is praised for its versatility, compact yet powerful design.
- The brushless motor and high-speed steel blade of the M18 Hackzall ensure optimal cutting speed and power, while the compact size and one-handed, cordless design provide control and ease of operation.
- With over 1,000 purchases on Amazon in the past month, it is recommended to grab the M18 Fuel Hackzall at the discounted price before it runs out of stock.
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One of Amazon's Bestselling Portable Power Stations Is Nearly 50% Off, and Shoppers Say It's an 'Absolute Beast'
- The DJI Power 1000 2,200W Portable Power Station with Air 3 DSC is on a massive discount of 49% on Amazon, priced at $518.
- It has dual 140W USB-C fast charging outputs and can be used to power up laptops, phones, drones, cameras, and other electronic devices.
- The power station comes with accessories including a DJI Power AC power cable and a DJI Power SDC to DJI Air 3 fast charge cable.
- Customers describe the DJI Power 1000 as an 'absolute beast,' with a five-year warranty and an LFP battery that lasts up to 4,000 cycles.
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Anthropic raises $3.5 billion, reaching $61.5 billion valuation as AI investment frenzy continues
- Anthropic has raised $3.5 billion in a Series E funding round, leading to a post-money valuation of $61.5 billion.
- The funding was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with a significant contribution, showcasing the strong demand for AI investments.
- Investors like Salesforce Ventures, Cisco Investments, and many others participated in this financing round.
- The investment will propel Anthropic's AI systems development, research expansion, and global reach.
- Anthropic's revenue soared to $1 billion by December 2024, with a subsequent 30% surge in the first two months of 2025.
- Established in 2021, Anthropic distinguishes itself with its research-driven approach and safety focus in AI development.
- The company's chatbot, Claude, has gained prominence in enterprise sectors since its launch in 2023.
- Investors believe in AI's transformative potential, evident in Anthropic's high valuation multiples despite challenges in traditional valuation models.
- Major tech players like Amazon and Google have made significant investments in Anthropic, focusing on deploying large AI models.
- The company's B2B strategy has attracted clients like Zoom, Snowflake, and Pfizer, showcasing its market appeal.
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Quantum Leap: 3 Key Developments Chart Path to Real-World Applications
- Amazon unveiled Ocelot, a quantum computing chip using scalable architecture to reduce costs of implementing quantum error correction by up to 90%.
- Ocelot uses a 'cat qubit' to minimize errors, bringing quantum computers closer to practical deployment with costs potentially falling to 20% of current approaches.
- Microsoft introduced a new state of matter for its Majorana 1 quantum chip, scalable to a million qubits, adding excitement to quantum computing developments.
- Google Quantum AI lead expressed optimism for real-world applications powered by quantum computers within five years, following the debut of Willow quantum chip.
- Quantum computers are significantly more powerful than classical computers, potentially revolutionizing fields like drug discovery and material science.
- They can simulate molecular interactions accurately, improve chemical processes, develop high-performance batteries, and aid in sustainability efforts such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Quantum computing relies on quantum mechanics, with qubits offering advantages of superposition and entanglement for more efficient problem-solving.
- While quantum computing is not a replacement for classical systems, it excels in solving highly complex tasks that classical computers struggle with.
- Challenges in quantum computing include qubit stability, scalability to thousands or millions of qubits, and overcoming decoherence caused by environmental factors.
- Despite the obstacles, accelerated advancements in quantum computing hint at its potential to be a transformative technology of the 21st century, solving previously impossible problems.
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No part of Amazon is ‘unaffected’ by AI, says its head of AGI
- There's scarcely a part of Amazon that is unaffected by AI, according to Vishal Sharma, Amazon's VP of Artificial General Intelligence.
- Amazon is deploying AI, including its own foundational models, across various areas such as cloud computing, robotics in warehouses, and the Alexa consumer product.
- Sharma believes that the amount of compute resources needed for AI is unlikely to reduce due to smaller, open-source models, as different scenarios require more intelligence.
- While Amazon is open to adopting new trends and technologies, Sharma doesn't see the company under pressure from open-source models from China.
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A Texas town just grounded Amazon’s delivery drones
- Amazon's delivery drone service has been grounded in College Station, Texas.
- Residents of College Station opposed the drone deliveries due to noise and disruption.
- The opposition led to a public outcry, and Amazon has decided to ground the delivery drones.
- Amazon plans to introduce quieter drones in the area in response to the complaints.
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Amazon Denies Anthropic AI Is Powering Advanced Alexa Capabilities
- Amazon denies reports that Anthropic AI model is powering advanced capabilities of new Alexa devices.
- Amazon spokesperson stated that their in-house AI model called Nova handles over 70% of conversations, including complex requests.
- The revamped Alexa, known as Alexa+, is infused with generative artificial intelligence to offer enhanced capabilities.
- The new Alexa can perform activities like ordering groceries, calling an Uber, and completing tasks for users.
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The Guardian view on a tax war: the world must unite against American obstruction | Editorial
- Donald Trump’s Oval Office tirade on Friday laid bare his instinct to harangue and bully those – even supposed allies such as Ukraine, fighting for its survival – who dare to disagree.
- The discussion at the UN revolves around a new tax convention that may allow states to tax economic activity where it actually occurs, rather than allowing multinationals to shift profits to tax havens.
- Before Mr Trump’s election, about half of global tax losses were facilitated by the eight nations opposed to a UN tax convention. However, opposition to the convention takes two forms: constructive and destructive.
- A united front at the UN is needed to forge a global tax system not dictated by Washington’s whims. The world doesn’t need US approval to fix global taxation. It needs the will to move forward together.
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Amazon’s Evil Pirate Fire Stick Survives 18 Months of Free Viral Advertising
- Top-tier professional football faces various problems, including high costs cascading down to fans and rampant online piracy causing financial strain on clubs.
- The piracy situation in countries like Spain, Italy, France, and Germany is described as a crisis, with hundreds of millions of dollars lost in revenue streams.
- Availability and pricing of football broadcasts contribute to piracy, with restrictions like the '3pm blackout' in the UK leading fans to illegal streams.
- The Amazon Fire TV Stick, initially a legal product for content consumption, became associated with piracy due to its capabilities and affordability.
- Sky Group COO highlighted 'jailbroken Fire Sticks' as a significant piracy threat in the UK, raising concerns about Amazon's role in combatting piracy.
- Efforts like the BeStreamWise anti-piracy campaign aimed to raise awareness, but the impact on reducing piracy remains uncertain.
- Exploration into the intersection of piracy and malware revealed concerning capabilities of pirate streaming apps, including privacy breaches.
- The outcome of the campaign and the effectiveness of measures to tackle piracy, including Amazon's involvement, are still unclear.
- The link between searches for 'firesticks' and 'malware' during the campaign period provides insights into public interest but does not indicate success in reducing piracy.
- Further investigations suggest piracy apps pose serious privacy risks, emphasizing the need for robust measures to protect user data and combat illegal streaming.
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Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max is more than 30 percent off right now
- The latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max is available at a discounted price of $39.99.
- It features an upgraded processor, twice the storage, and support for Wi-Fi 6E.
- The device can showcase artwork and widgets when idle, and supports Dolby Atmos for immersive audio.
- Other deals include Apple's M4 Mac Mini, Nomad's annual Overstock Sale, and the upcoming Aurzen Zip projector.
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Annotations on the Kindle Scribe are awesome…but there’s a glaring flaw
- The Kindle Scribe is a unique Kindle model that allows users to write notes using a stylus.
- In late 2024, the Scribe received a hardware refresh, making it faster and introducing an enhanced Active Canvas feature.
- The Active Canvas feature allows notes to appear in the text, giving a more realistic book-like experience.
- Notes can be connected to specific pieces of text, maintaining their placement regardless of font size or layout changes.
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