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‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly | TechCrunch
“Tesla Takedown” organizers have promised their biggest day of global action this weekend, encouraging thousands to protest outside Tesla showrooms, dealerships, and even charging stations to peacefully object to Elon Musk’s role in slashing government spending. As Tesla protests have spread, so has the backlash. Activists holding up signs are being conflated with masked vandals…
The TAO of data: How Databricks is optimizing AI LLM fine-tuning without data labels
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More AI models perform only as well as the data used to train or fine-tune them. Labeled data has been a foundational element of machine learning (ML) and generative AI for much of their history. Labeled data…
Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals: Save up to $200 on AirPods, iPads, Watches and more
Amazon’s latest is into day three, and while the week-long event still isn’t as big on tech as Black Friday or Prime Day, we’ve still found a few genuinely decent discounts on Apple devices. If you’re looking for a new iPad, Apple Watch or set of AirPods, we’ve rounded up the best Apple deals going…
The Supreme Court Doesn’t Seem Eager to Axe This $9 Billion Broadband Subsidy
Digital divide advocates can breathe a tentative sigh of relief, as the Supreme Court appeared reluctant to dismantle the Universal Service Fund (USF), a program that spends close to $9 billion a year to help low-income and rural Americans access phone and internet service, as well as schools, libraries and hospitals. The conservative non-profit Consumers’…
The best Lego deals in the 2025 Amazon Big Spring Sale
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsBest Lego Star Wars dealWhy we like itBest Nintendo Lego DealsWhy we like itBest Disney Lego DealsWhy we like itBest Sonic Lego DealsWhy we like itBest Ninjago Lego DealsWhy we like itBest Lego City DealsWhy we like itBest Lego Creator DealsWhy we like itBest Lego Marvel DealsWhy…
The 85 Best Amazon Spring Sale Deals
Forget about Prime Day. Black Friday is months away. Amazon has spied a gap in the calendar and plans to cram it full of deals. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs from March 25 to March 31. With no other big sale events in view, this could be a good time to snag that mesh router,…
a16z- and Benchmark-backed 11x has been claiming customers it doesn’t have | TechCrunch
Last year, AI-powered sales automation startup 11x appeared to be on an explosive growth trajectory. However, nearly two dozen sources — including investors and current and former employees — told TechCrunch that the company has experienced financial struggles, largely of its own making. Numerous people in the U.S. and U.K. told TechCrunch that the situation…
‘Gradually then suddenly’: Is AI job displacement following this pattern?
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Whether by automating tasks, serving as copilots or generating text, images, video and software from plain English, AI is rapidly altering how we work. Yet, for all the talk about AI revolutionizing jobs, widespread workforce displacement…
‘FBC: Firebreak’ first look: Left 4 Dead but with Remedy’s silly, surreal touch
There’s something really exciting about FBC: Firebreak, Remedy’s take on cooperative, online first-person shooters. I’ve been trying to pinpoint a specific wow factor since attending the game’s developer-led demonstration last week, but I’ve concluded it’s a combination of multiple cool features blended perfectly together. FBC: Firebreak is set in the sterile headquarters of the Federal…
Best Internet Providers in Portland, Maine
What is the best internet provider in Portland, Maine? Spectrum is CNET’s top choice for the best overall internet provider in Portland. We recommend it as the go-to ISP in town because it offers gigabit speeds, reliable service and is available to 88% of Portland residents. Plans start at $30 and go up to $70…