OpenAI funding round values company at $157 billion
Leadership turmoil, rumblings about an AI bubble, and a failed CEO coup last year didn’t stop OpenAI from raising $6.6 billion. On Wednesday, OpenAI completed its latest funding round according to the New York Times, giving it a valuation of $157 billion. That makes it the largest VC round of all time, a distinction that […]
Facebook cracks down on celebrity deepfake scams after $43 million in losses for Australians
Scams are getting more complex as artificial intelligence gets more advanced. That in mind, Meta launched a new Fraud Intelligence Reciprocal Exchange (FIRE) tool in Australia in an effort to cut down on the massive financial losses suffered by victims in the country. Australia saw a rise in celebrity deepfakes pushing investment scams amid the […]
How to connect your iPhone to a satellite to send messages
A cell phone can feel like a Swiss Army knife of the 21st century — until you lose cellular or data service. Then it becomes a so-called brick that you obsessively pick up, hoping to see that WiFi or cell signal has returned. Whether you’ve lost connectivity because of an unexpected outage, natural disaster, or […]
Microsoft’s latest Windows update is causing issues for some gamers
The latest version of Microsoft Windows 11, version 24H2, rolled out on Tuesday. The update brings a slew of new features to PCs including a number of AI-related additions to Windows, such as the controversial Recall feature. However, the Windows update launch hasn’t gone without a hitch – especially if you’re a PC gamer. SEE […]
Get Microsoft Visual Studio and coding training for just $56
TL;DR: Through October 27, pick up Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 and a comprehensive coding bundle for just $55.97. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 + The 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle $55.97 $1,999.00 Save $1,943.03 Get Deal Ready to kick your coding career into high gear? […]
Amazon has two of Mashable’s favorite laptops for video editing on sale ahead of October Prime Day
The best early October Prime Day laptop deals at a glance: Best Windows laptop deal Acer Swift X 14 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,099.99 at Amazon (save $400) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,699.99 at Amazon (save […]
Get a $15 Prime Big Deal Days credit when you back up memories with Amazon Photos (for free)
FREE $15 PRIME BIG DEAL DAYS CREDIT: As of Oct. 2, get a free $15 Prime Big Deal Days credit at Amazon when you use Amazon Photos to back up your memories. Prime members have unlimited photo storage for no extra charge. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon $15 Prime Big Deal Days Credit […]
Snag a Jack Skellington Echo Dot and give your Halloween decor a spooky upgrade
PRE-ORDER NOW AND GET $27 OFF: As of Oct. 2, you can pre-order a Jack Skellington Echo Dot bundle for just $62.98, down from $89.98. That’s 30% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Echo Dot (5th gen) + Jack Skellington shell $62.98 at Amazon $89.98 Save $27.00 Pre-Order Here Spooky season […]
Prime members can get a Fire TV gaming bundle for under $100 ahead of October Prime Day
GET $60 OFF: As of Oct. 2, Prime members can score a Fire TV Stick and Luna controller for just $69.98, down from $129.98 at Amazon. That’s 46% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Fire TV Stick and Luna Controller $69.98 at Amazon $129.98 Save $60.00 Get Deal We’re officially one […]
Amazon deal of the day: Get the new Amazon Echo Hub at a record-low price
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 2: OUR TOP PICK Amazon Echo Hub $124.99 at Amazon (save $55) Get Deal BEST BEAUTY DEAL Shark FlexStyle $249.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal BEST TV DEAL Amazon 55-inch Omni QLED Fire TV $415.99 at Amazon (save $184) Get Deal October […]