• Best One UI 7 features coming to Samsung Galaxy S25 (and older models, too)
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    Samsung is launching One UI 7 alongside the new Galaxy S25 smartphones. Here are the best features coming to new and older S-series phones.
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  • Todays NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, January 23rd
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    Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the ... [+] puzzle.Credit: NYTIn case you missed Wednesdays NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here:Another day, another NYT Mini Crossword to solve. Were just about to enter the final week of January, 2025, which is kind of insane. My how time flies when youre having fun. We have another fun crossword puzzle to solve, so lets get right to it!The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, its free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though youll need the app to tackle the archive.Answers to todays Mini Crossword below . . . .Spoilers ahead!ACROSS1- "It's only a ___" (response to a sore loser) GAME5- Here's a pointer! ARROW6- ME, in an address MAINE7- Fencing swords at the Olympics EPEES8- Fit one inside the other, like measuring cups NESTDOWN1- Purple candy flavor GRAPE2- Zodiac ram ARIES3-4-5-Today's Mini CrosswordCredit: Erik KainSome of these were pretty easy, like 1-Across and 1-Down, which really helps filling in the blanks for other, trickier words. I wasnt sure about 5 or 6 Across (I didnt think of ME being the abbreviation of a state!) but I was pretty sure 7-Across was EPEES and 5-Down was AMEN. At this point, EWES was pretty obvious also and then it was just a matter of filling in a few more letters to snag up the rest. This took me exactly 1 minute.How did you do? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.If you also play Wordle, I write guides about that as well. You can find those and all my TV guides, reviews and much more here on my blog. Thanks for reading!
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  • Stargate: The $500B Message To China The Future Of AI Regulation
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    Stargate: Who is doing what? One pays (Masayoshi Son), One builds (Sam Altman), One hosts (Larry ... [+] Ellison), One helps (President Donald Trump)Lutz FingerPresident Donald Trump just announced Stargate, a $500 billion AI investment backed by SoftBank, Oracle, MGX, and OpenAI over the next four years.Whats Actually Happening?Lets put it differently: OpenAI just secured a major customerStargate. SoftBank will finance the deal, while Oracle will provide the infrastructure for OpenAIs AI services. This is good news for OpenAI. Training AI models is expensive, and open-source AI is catching up fast. OpenAIs only path forward is securing exclusive access to data and users.As I wrote in The Race for AI Agents: "To dominate AI agents, companies need access to users and enterprise data." OpenAI and Oracle both lag behind in these areas. This deal sends a message.The $500 billion Message To ChinaA $500 billion message: We will catch up we will outcompete you. For President Trump, this message is aimed at China. But others heard it too, including Elon Musk, who missed the AI lead and has tried to catch up through lawsuits and ethical arguments. Not being part of Stargate, he quickly dismissed it as half-baked.To which Sam Altman responded, "Wrong," and then questioned:"I realize whats good for the country isnt always good for your companies, but in your new role, I hope youll put America first."Easy for Altman to saythis deal is clearly great news for OpenAI. But is it equally good for America?Why Announce This At The White House?MORE FOR YOUThe AI race isnt just about OpenAI vs. Musks Grokits about who will dominate global technology and maintain hegemonic power. AI is set to reshape industries, and whoever leads in AI will reshape the worlds power structure. Back in 2019, I warned that Chinas aggressive data collection strategy would give it a long-term AI advantage over the U.S. Today, the gap between the U.S. and China seems narrower than ever.Chinas DeepSeeks R1Take the latest quest for AI reasoning. I predicted in my podcast with Jasper Masemann that: AI reasoning will be the main development in 2024. By the end of 2024, Sam Altman claimed OpenAI now knows how to build reasoning AI agents. How? I described the process in The Battle of Tech Giants: "o1 is designed for reasoning through an iterative, self-calling process." Now, after less than 60 days, this technological edge is gone. China has caught up. DeepSeeks R1, a Chinese AI model, uses the same self-critique and iterative learning approach with stunning results.AI Hegemony: Who Will Lead?DeepSeeks R1 is an open-source model, and soon many startup founders will experiment with it indirectly helping China in its challenge to U.S. AI dominance. And the irony? This is happening despite U.S. efforts to block China from accessing AI technology or perhaps because of those bans, which forced China to stay ahead by open-sourcing its models. Given all this, its no surprise that Trump chose the White House as the backdrop for a $500 billion We will outcompete you announcement.Trump Rolls Back Bidens AI RegulationsAlongside Stargate, Trump is also rolling back Bidens Executive Order 14110, which imposed AI regulations. Those had been criticized by me and others for not being effective. As I wrote in Bidens AI Plan: "...the White House seems to think AI can be controlled like nuclear weapons. But its not that simple." And clearly, it wasnt. At least, the order didnt stop OpenAI or China if anything, it pushed them to innovate faster.The AI Race Is Wide OpenWith China pushing forward and the U.S. making massive investments, the AI race is far from settled. The core question remains the same: Its not who has the best AIbut who controls the data and who builds products that businesses and people actually use. The journey is just beginning.
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  • Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 waterproof?
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    Table of ContentsTable of ContentsThe Samsung Galaxy S25 range is waterproofExplaining the IP68 ratingThe Samsung Galaxy S25 series has finally launched, and once again, none of the models in the lineup can be considered budget-friendly. Whether you choose the entry-level Galaxy S25, the mid-range Galaxy S25 Plus, or the high-end Galaxy S25 Ultra, these phones come with a hefty price tag. Therefore, its essential to understand the conditions they can withstand.The Galaxy S25 series is equipped with the all-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which offers notable improvements in speed and efficiency. These devices come with enhanced vapor chamber cooling to maintain performance and Qi2 wireless charging for quicker power-ups, and they operate on the new One UI 7 software, which includes AI-powered personalization features. The designs are understated, blending familiar aesthetics with upgraded hardware and innovative software capabilities.Recommended VideosBut are the phones resilient against water? Lets find out.RelatedThe Samsung Galaxy S25 series is water-resistant, which is advantageous considering these phones will be expensive. Like its predecessors, the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra all possess an IP68 rating.But what does this mean? According to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), devices are rated using a numeric system to indicate their resistance to dust and water. An IP68 rating signifies a device can be submerged in water without damage, and is likewise fully resistant to dust as well.Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (front) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Andy Boxall / Digital TrendsThe Samsung Galaxy S25 series maintains the IP68 rating, a standard characteristic of flagship smartphones. This rating signifies two key aspects: firstly, the devices are dust-tight, ensuring complete protection against dust ingress. Second, they can endure submersion in freshwater up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes. The IP68 rating offers peace of mind for everyday use by protecting your phone from accidental spills, rain, and dust. However, it does not guarantee protection against water damage in all scenarios.However, its important to note that the phones are water-resistant, not waterproof. True waterproofing isnt really possible with smartphones, due to needing ports and other such holes. Its also important to keep in mind that this rating applies under specific conditions. Samsung advises against intentionally submerging or exposing the phone to high-pressure water or saltwater. Additionally, water resistance may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear. Repairs, especially those involving the screen or back panel, can also compromise the devices water resistance, since it often involves removing the devices seals. Even when put back again, its possible water-resistance is compromised.If you plan on purchasing a new Galaxy S25 phone and want extra protection for your new handset, consider Samsung Care Plus, or buying a waterproof protective case.Editors Recommendations
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  • OpenAIs Stargate Deal Heralds Shift Away From Microsoft
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    The partnership that launched the AI boom has been strained by disagreements over computing resources.
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  • REI names former Nike, Athleta exec to be next CEO amid company struggles
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    REI announced Wednesday the company's president and CEO, Eric Artz, will step down in March.Mary Beth Laughton, a former leader at Nike, Athleta, and Sephora, will take over as CEO.REI reported a decline in sales in 2023 and has recently had several rounds of layoffs.REI Co-op, the outdoor retailer headquartered near Seattle, announced Wednesday that its President and CEO, Eric Artz, is stepping down in March and will be replaced by Mary Beth Laughton, a former executive at Nike and Athleta."Eric has led and stabilized REI through some of the most challenging years the retail sector and our co-op ever faced," Chris Carr, chair of the REI board of directors, said in a statement. "REI is in a strong position today because he always kept our purpose, values, and people as his north star.""Mary Beth has the ideal experience to build on this foundation and to lead REI forward into our next chapter," Carr added. "The world needs a strong REI, and we are confident Mary Beth will hit the ground running."Artz has served as president and CEO of REI since 2019 and has been at the company for 12 years. Prior to joining REI, he was the CFO of Urban Outfitters.Laughton previously worked at Nike as the head of Nike Global Direct to Consumer. She also served as the president and CEO of Athleta from 2019 to 2023 and led Sephora's US stores and digital operations. She previously served as an REI board member from 2017 to 2019. "No other company balances purpose and performance quite like REI, and we must ensure it thrives for generations to come," Laughton said in a statement.Laughton joins REI as the company faces financial struggles and has undergone several rounds of layoffs in the past couple of years.REI reported $3.76 billion in revenue in 2023, marking a 2.4% decrease from 2022. Its 2024 financials have not yet been reported, but Artz previously said the company expected a decline in revenue compared to 2023.In October 2023, REI laid off around 275 employees, while another 357 were laid off in January 2024. This month REI announced it was shutting down its experiences business and laying off more than 400 employees.The company has attributed its challenges to industry-wide declines in outdoor specialty retail as well as its commitment to paying its hourly employees well, among other factors.Still, REI continues to expand, with six store openings planned for 2025 and at least two in 2026.REI didn't immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment. Are you a current or former REI employee or customer with insights to share? Contact this reporter at kvlamis@businessinsider.com or via the encrypted messaging app Signal at kelseyv.21.
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  • I thought having my mom live with me during her cancer treatment would be helpful. She criticized the way I parented.
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    When my mom was diagnosed with cancer, I moved my parents in to help with treatment. My mom still criticized the way I parented my daughter. My daughter absorbed all the criticism.On a morning in late winter, not too cold because this was Florida, but noticeably chilly, my daughter did not have a jacket. We left the house in a hurry, and I forgot to remind her. I forgot to even think about her. Instead, I was thinking about my father, who left crumbs near the toaster, and my sister, who was dismissive, saying, "Let us know how it goes." I was thinking about my mother, dreading a day spent at Moffitt Cancer Center, stuck with IV drips and angry about slow elevators.I had moved my parents in with me to help with my mom's cancer treatment, but it wasn't going as I expected. I had little head space for my kidTension traveled from my jaw to my ears, right up my skull, and into my head. It vibrated inside my brain while a teacher explained my daughter's growing deficiency in second-grade math. We stood in the middle of the hallway, other teachers listening from their doorways, while she urgently asked me: "What are we going to do? Because she is going to fail!"This particular day was shaping up to be awful, and I nodded at my child's teacher. I tried to convey that I understood the importance of math and would do better.Amelia stood between us, wearing her plaid blue skirt and red polo. These were the days of her pixie haircut, and her bangs were hanging into her eyes. Another thing was forgotten in the drama of my parents moving in with us. Another casualty of this distraction. Haircuts. I had to keep up with the haircuts.She looked devastated at her teacher's criticism, and I had no opportunity to comfort or defend her. I could not promise we would practice memorizing fact families or work on value circles. I had to rush. I had to meet the two impatient people sitting in the car outside, waiting to get to chemotherapy. Those two people had never been patient.For those two, every moment was the only moment, and all the moments all my moments, belonged to them.My mom was constantly criticism meI was distracted because we could not be late. We could not even be on time. We had to be early and stay ahead of the cancer cells growing in each ticking second. I was parenting my child in front of my own parents, and it was not going well.But not because of the math.Because of my mother's constant criticism. People do not change just because they are dying.Because of my father's pain. I saw him trying to save my mother, believing she needed to eat more.Because we were not going to have that come-to-Jesus moment, my mother and me. I thought when they moved into my house, which was just minutes from the best cancer center on the East Coast, we would use the time to heal. To love each other. To find the moment where we forgave and understood and moved on.We would not have that moment, and my daughter would absorb the tension swirling through the house in her little body like I did when I was her age, trying not to upset my parents.I'm not sure I said goodbye to Amelia after that morning's math discussion. Instead, I walked swiftly until I was on the street, moving toward the light blue Hyundai with out-of-state plates.Two heads turned toward me as if choreographed. My father's expression was worried. His glasses were oversize and cloudy, and his scowl was permanent. My mother was barely visible, wearing the too-big wig and adjusting the oxygen tubes in her nostrils.As I approached, I gave them a quick wave and a nervous grin, silently acknowledging I was about three minutes and 40 seconds behind schedule. I was determined not to tell them my daughter's math skills were imperfect.
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  • Microplastics block blood flow in the brain, mice study reveals
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    Nature, Published online: 23 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00178-0Real-time imaging shows how plastic-stuffed cells form clumps that affect mouse movement.
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  • A map of parental-DNA exchanges charts course for studies of human evolution
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    Nature, Published online: 22 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00098-zHuman genetic diversity and evolution rely on new mutations and exchange of DNA between chromosomes during the generation of sex cells, in a process called recombination. Recombination manifests as large-scale crossovers, and as short-scale transitions called non-crossovers. A map of where recombination occurs throughout the human genome now includes both types of variation.
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  • Become Host of the Old West Saloon in This Upcoming Atmospheric Sim
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    Take a look at Saloon Simulator, an upcoming atmospheric game that immerses you in the Old West, developed by Glivi Games S.A.The story is set in the Wild West after the Civil War. The player takes control of a run-down saloon and is tasked with rebuilding it from the ground up and transforming it into a thriving business in a tough and chaotic town. As a host, you will prepare drinks and dishes and serve them while listening to their stories and gossip. This information influences the narrative-driven gameplay, which also features numerous mini-games.Glivi Games S.A.Glivi Games S.A.Uncover individual needs, motivations and hidden secrets of the plot by bonding with various characters. Get the opportunity to build your own community in a world full of fast action, strong drinks and humor as dark as gunpowder.Glivi Games S.A.You can decorate the saloon with an extensive customization system and hire musicians while also invest in various ventures such as a hotel or a gambling place. The decoration also influences the storyline, so find out what results it will bring. Beyond the saloon, there are also adventures and challenges, delving the characters into the dark and dangerous world.Glivi Games S.A.Glivi Games S.A.Also, check out Chocolate Factory Simulatorby Games Incubator, in which you can craft your own delicious gourmet recipes.The release date of Saloon Simulator has not been announced yet.Wishlist the game on Steam anddont forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our new Discord server, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, TikTok, and Threads, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Become Host of the Old West Saloon in This Upcoming Atmospheric Sim appeared first on CG SHARES.
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