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Meta AI Introduces Perception Encoder: A Large-Scale Vision Encoder that Excels Across Several Vision Tasks for Images and Video

Meta AI introduces Perception Encoder (PE), a vision model family trained using a single contrastive vision-language objective and refined with alignment techniques tailored for downstream tasks.
PE operates across three scales—PEcoreB, PEcoreL, and PEcoreG—with the largest (G-scale) model containing 2B parameters, functioning as a general-purpose encoder for image and video inputs.
PE demonstrates strong zero-shot generalization across a wide range of vision benchmarks, achieving competitive results on image classification and fine-grained datasets, as well as state-of-the-art performance on video tasks.
The release of PE, alongside its codebase and the PE Video Dataset, provides a foundation for building multimodal AI systems and advancing integrated and robust visual understanding.

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Darth Maul will return again (again) for an animated series on Disney Plus

Lucasfilm is producing a new solo animated series called Maul: Shadow Lord for the Star Wars villain Darth Maul.
The series is set to take place about a year after the finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Maul: Shadow Lord will focus on Maul taking on an apprentice and will be available to stream on Disney Plus in 2026.
Sam Witwer, who voiced Maul in Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, will be returning to the role.

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Industry Expert Predicts Bitcoin’s Non-Stop Rocket Surge To $1 Million If the U.S. Purchases One Million BTC

An executive at the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) suggests that if the U.S. government were to announce a plan to acquire 1 million BTC, it could push the Bitcoin price to $1 million per coin.
The head of policy at BPI believes that such a large-scale purchase of Bitcoin by the U.S. would cause a global seismic shock and drive the price through the roof.
The discussion follows President Donald Trump's executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the reintroduction of the BITCOIN Act, which would mandate the U.S. government to purchase 1 million BTC.
Industry experts argue that the U.S. acquiring more Bitcoin would solidify its position as a Bitcoin superpower and could be funded through various means such as tariff revenue and royalties from oil and gas leases.

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Centre Rejects Rumours Of GST Levy On UPI Transactions

The finance ministry has rejected the rumours of levy of goods and services tax (GST) on UPI transactions above INR 2,000.
Currently, GST is only applicable on charges like Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for certain payment instruments.
The Centre removed MDR on person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions in January 2020, effectively making them GST-free.
Indian fintech and banking sectors are pushing for the reintroduction of the MDR on high-value UPI transactions.

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Carl “Moon” Runefelt Predicted the Market Crash — And It’s Happening Now

In January 2025, Carl “Moon” Runefelt warned about rising debts, greed, and signs of a financial crisis, predicting a major financial meltdown.
While initially overlooked, Carl's prediction gained attention as markets dropped in April, with Bitcoin and stocks experiencing declines.
Carl attributed his forecast to monitoring the federal funds effective rate and historical patterns indicating a recession after rate cuts.
He emphasized high debt levels, increasing credit card usage, and market exuberance as indicators of an imminent reset.
Backing his claim, Carl shared a chart of the federal funds rate to illustrate the correlation between falling rates and economic downturns.
Carl believes that Bitcoin will be a safe-haven asset amid looming financial instability, foreseeing a potential surge to $300,000 or even $1 million per BTC.
Despite short-term market dips, Carl remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term potential and advises investors to view downturns as buying opportunities.
He underscored the interconnectivity between crypto and traditional markets, noting that market behaviors can influence each other significantly.
Carl's early warning is now viewed as prescient, with more individuals beginning to take heed of his insights on market conditions.
His analysis serves as a timely reminder of the importance of observing indicators and trends before they manifest visibly in the news.

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Are the Stock Market, Post Office & UPS Open on Good Friday?

The post office is open on Good Friday, while the stock market is closed.
The U.S. Postal Service facilities will have normal operations on Good Friday, with open retail transactions and regular mail delivery.
The New York Stock Exchange and other financial markets will be closed on Good Friday, as it is one of the nine holidays when the markets shut down completely.
UPS is open on Good Friday, except for a few specific holidays.

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Resourceful modder turns an old HDD into a dirt cheap disc sander

A modder repurposes an old hard disk drive into a custom disc sander.
The modder used a WD Caviar Blue WD1600AAJS hard drive, along with additional components and tools.
The modder disassembled the hard drive and installed new parts, leaving only the rotating disc exposed.
The HDD-based sander serves personal, smaller-scale projects and is lauded for its ingenuity.

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Food retail giant behind several major US supermarket brands confirms data stolen in major ransomware breach

Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups, confirms the loss of sensitive data from its US business in a November 2024 cyberattack.
The cyberattack was conducted by INC Ransom, who added Ahold Delhaize to its data leak website and shared sample stolen documents.
Ahold Delhaize is currently conducting an investigation to determine the affected information, and their stores and e-commerce services remain open and operational.
Customers should remain cautious due to the ongoing investigation and the potential risk of their personal data being compromised.

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IAPP CIPT Exam Studying Tips

CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist) exam focuses on real-world, practical applications of privacy principles.
The recommended study resource for CIPT exam is 'CIPT Exam Guide' by Joseph Byrne.
Another useful resource is the book 'Solid Background: An Introduction to Privacy for Technology Professionals' by IAPP, Travis Breaux.
The official IAPP free resources, CIPT Body of Knowledge & Exam Blueprint, provide a high-level overview of the exam topics.

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Nintendo has some good news and bad news for Switch 2 fans

Nintendo has set a date for Switch 2 pre-orders in the US and apologized for a previous delay.
The company is not raising the price of the Switch 2 game console, but accessory prices are increasing.
Nintendo attributed the higher accessory prices to 'changes in market conditions.'
The company also mentioned the possibility of future price adjustments depending on market conditions.

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Is the SPAC back?

Kodiak Robotics, a self-driving truck startup, plans to go public through a merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation II, a special purpose acquisition company.
The move comes at a time when SPACs have lost their shine and the autonomous vehicle space has seen shutdowns of companies like Embark and TuSimple.
There is uncertainty in the IPO market and some major players have already paused their IPO plans.
The episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast discusses the potential return of SPACs and other news related to AI voices, Figma's IPO plans, Hugging Face's acquisition, and updates from OpenAI.

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NexCOBOT demoing advanced control system at Robotics Summit

NexCOBOT, a provider of robotic solutions, will be exhibiting at the Robotics Summit & Expo.
They will showcase an advanced control system optimized for Real-Time Linux with an EtherCAT Master Stack.
NexCOBOT's comprehensive Functional Safety system supports safety fieldbus communication and features a ready-to-use safety controller.
During the event, NexCOBOT will also have a speaker discussing the importance of safety in robotics.

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Subaru’s only EV adds 25 percent more range, faster charging, and improved AWD

Subaru's only EV, the Solterra, is receiving upgrades for its 2026 model.
The vehicle features a better AWD system, longer range, and improved performance.
Upgrades include a standard symmetrical all-wheel drive system and more powerful motors.
The Solterra now has a 74.7kWh battery pack with an estimated range of 285 miles and faster charging.

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Brand-New PS5 Adventure Game Already on Sale on PS Store

A brand-new PS5 adventure game, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, has been discounted in the latest PS Store sale.
The game, developed by Don’t Nod, is on sale with a 15% discount until April 24.
Subscribers of PS Plus Extra and Premium can play Lost Records for free, while non-subscribers can purchase it at a discounted price of $33.99 (originally $39.99).
Despite launching on subscription services, Lost Records is performing well in both critical acclaim and commercial sales, thanks in part to Don’t Nod's strategic partnership with Sony.

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