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As learning language models (LLMs) continue to advance, so do questions about how they can benefit society in areas such as the medical field. A recent study from the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine found that OpenAI's GPT-4 performed nearly as well in an ophthalmology assessment as experts in the field, the Financial Times first reported.

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President and CEO of JPMorgan Chase Co. Jamie Dimon testifies before a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill June 13, 2012 in Washington, DC.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is a vocal bitcoin skeptic.
  • Bitcoin is a "fraud," a "Ponzi scheme," and cannot serve as a currency, Jamie Dimon said.
  • The JPMorgan CEO said cryptos that enable smart contracts and blockchain apps might have value.
  • Dimon has dismissed bitcoin as a "pet rock" in the past, and slammed it for enabling criminals.

Bitcoin is a scam and fails as a currency


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There are a frankly ridiculous number of Chromebooks on sale to choose from, but Google's Chromebook Plus initiative that launched last fall has gone a long way towards standardizing some key specs for ChromeOS devices. That in turn has made it a little easier to pick ones that'll provide a consistent quality experience without breaking the bank. Acer's latest Chromebook Plus 514, which the



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We are living in a second golden age for console gaming. Active communities, open developer tools and easy distribution have given new life to many once-dead systems. If there's one company who deserves the most thanks for bringing a love for '80s and '90s cartridge-based console gaming back to the semi-mainstream, it's Analogue.

It started with the CMVS, an obsessive (and expensive) wood-grained



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DJI is entering the portable power station market in the US and Europe with the launch of the Power 1000 and Power 500 aimed at home users or road warriors. The devices (released in China at the end of last year) can be used to power small appliances or charge devices like laptops or drones, and work in concert with solar panels to provide power on the road. 

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The Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone is officially available for US customers. We knew it was coming to the US, but we didn't know when. The phone starts at $400 and is available in two colors. It’s already been available in the UK since March.

The Galaxy A35 is squarely a midrange device, so don’t go expecting flagship features. However, this is still a capable smartphone with plenty of bang for



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Acer has announced its first new Chromebook for 2024 with the Chromebook Plus 514. There's not too much to write home about, other than the fact that it will provide a well-rounded experience.



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General Motors’ initial new home energy products are now available to purchase, including the equipment necessary to turn your GM-made electric vehicle into a mobile power generator for your home.

GM has been teasing its new home energy products for months, including a home EV charger and vehicle-to-home (V2H) kit that enables a home to pull energy from an EV



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If you watch a Twitch streamer, it’s almost guaranteed that they will be using at least one Elgato product. After dominating this part of the market for years, Elgato is now shifting its primary focus away from gaming with its new Neo line while also preparing a bevy of AI features to improve new and existing gear.

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us debt levels
  • Runaway US debt levels at risks to global stability, the International Monetary Fund said in a report.
  • Spiking Treasury yields are associated with exchange rate turbulence and higher interest rates elsewhere.
  • The Congressional Budget Office projects debt-to-GDP levels to reach 116% by 2054.

Ballooning US debt will weigh on more than just Washington, as spiraling


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