Month: March 2025
GPT-4.5: “Not a frontier model”?
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Towards a test suite for TOTP codes
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This Month in Ladybird February 2025
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Tiny Ten DSP-Based HF Transceiver
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Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro are the first to deliver on Qualcomm’s promise of Wi-Fi earbuds
Xiaomi has given a European launch to its Buds 5 Pro, the first earbuds to use Qualcomm’s S7 Pro chip to stream audio over Wi-Fi, in addition to Bluetooth, with no increase in power consumption. Qualcomm announced the technology in October 2023, and this is the first hardware to launch. The Buds 5 Pro were … Read more
Xiaomi brings its 15 and 15 Ultra flagships to Europe — but the US misses out
Just days after revealing the 15 Ultra in China, Xiaomi has announced a UK and European launch for its latest flagship phone, together with the base Xiaomi 15. There’s no sign of the Pro model, but there is an array of tablets, earbuds, and fitness trackers appearing alongside the phones. The 15 and 15 Ultra … Read more
Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: ugly phone, beautiful camera
After two years telling anyone whoâd listen that Chinese manufacturer Vivo made the best cameras in any smartphone, last yearâs Xiaomi 14 Ultra changed my tune. It became my favorite phone and camera, handling everything from holiday snaps to product review photoshoots. With the 15 Ultra, Xiaomi took the best and made it better with … Read more
Raspberry Pi Pico audio player
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The Ancient Art of Color
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The TechCrunch AI glossary
Artificial intelligence is a deep and convoluted world. The scientists who work in this field often rely on jargon and lingo to explain what they’re working on. As a result, we frequently have to use those technical terms in our coverage of the artificial intelligence industry. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to … Read more
Last chance! Last 24 hours to save up to $325 on TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Tonight is the night and the clock is winding down to register for TechCrunch Sessions: AI at our Super Early Bird pricing. Register before 11:59 p.m. PT so you can save up to $325 on passes! TC Sessions: AI will bring you invaluable insights into the cutting-edge and ever-evolving world of AI through expert-led main … Read more
Biggest Crypto Hacks of All Time
Billions of dollars’ worth of crypto has been swiped from exchanges and networks via hacks and exploits. These are the five biggest heists.
Solana down 45% since Trump token launch as memecoins divert liquidity
The growing appetite for memecoins may be limiting Solana’s price performance, industry insiders told Cointelegraph.
Our favorite speakers, headphones, and other music gear
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 73, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If youâre new here, welcome, belated happy Pokémon Day, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, Iâve been reading about the Zizians and fancy suits and Heavyweight, watching Suits … Read more
Can We Simulate Quantum Phenomena? The FPGA Coprocessor Experiment
Quantum computation will deliver significant advancements in processing capabilities, though current quantum systems remain in early developmental stages. A key area of research involves the possibility of simulating quantum behavior using classical digital hardware. This is precisely what researchers are investigating through Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) based digital quantum coprocessors—specialized digital circuits that approximate quantum operations without … Read more
Monitoring Golang Services with Prometheus: Choosing Between Pull and Push Models
What is Prometheus and Why Do You Need It? Prometheus is a powerful monitoring system that collects and processes numerical data (metrics) from applications. It helps you track key indicators such as: The number of requests handled by your service. The response time for each request. Memory and CPU usage. The number of errors occurring … Read more
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade could lay groundwork for next market rally
The Pectra upgrade aims to significantly reduce Ether selling pressure, potentially contributing to long-term price appreciation.