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The Dark History ‘Oppenheimer’ Didn't Show
500+Wired / 21h
Coming from the Congo, I knew where the essential ingredient for the atomic bombs was mined, even if everyone else seemed to ignore it.
Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail
9KBBC News - Technology / 1d
Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping.
X plans to remove news headlines and text in shared articles
Engadget / 41min
Those who follow publications like Engadget on X, the social network formerly known as Twitter , will know that the articles they share on the platform appear with a text snippet, an image and a sometimes-truncated version of their headline. That may not be the case in the near future. According to Fortune , the company is planning to implement major changes to the way shared articles appear on a
One company’s quest to eliminate battery fires
TechCrunch / 1h
Battery fires are bad. Just ask LG , GM , Tesla , Volkswagen or any of the hundreds of people whose e-bikes have caught fire . While fires caused by EVs are a relative rarity compared with fossil fuel vehicles, that doesn’t mean they’re not dangerous. But there’s something that batteries have that fossil fuels don’t: the ability to monitor themselves. “Every lithium-ion battery is an IoT device,”
Save 79% on a lifetime license to the ChatGPT WordPress Plugin
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A lifetime license to the ChatGPT WordPress Plugin is on sale for £47.03, saving you 79% on list price. Even if you know what you want your website to be, it takes a lot of time to write all that content. Whether you're drafting blog posts, creating landing pages, or even working on your SEO content, it all takes time. If you want to save yourself some time, you might want to consider this
'Immortals of Aveum' Is a Shooter That Swaps Gunfire for Spell-Casting
23Wired / 3h
One of the year’s most anticipated releases, out now from Ascendant Studios, is standard war fantasy**—**but a stable of veteran FPS developers gives this mage-powered shooter an edge.
How to watch the US Open 2023 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Livestream the US Open for free with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a money-back guarantee. The eyes of the tennis world will be turned towards Flushing Meadows for the next few weeks, as the best players in the world come together to fight for the final Gra
Dipp uses AI to fix bottlenecks between marketing and design teams
TechCrunch / 3h
Before founding dipp , Jennifer Chen and Mikhail Abramov spent 15 years working as art directors in New York City. During that time, Chen says they realized that the marketing, sales and design process have stayed the same, despite new technology and tools being introduced to the market, and is often riddled with bottlenecks. “Salespeople have sales needs, they communicate with the marketing team
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 22
Mashable / 4h
It's Tuesday, and with it comes a new Wordle puzzle to usher you into the weekend. We're here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told today's answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 22's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategi
Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis
200+BBC News - Technology / 5h
The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.
After Russia’s failure, India is next in line to attempt a Moon landing
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / India's Chandrayaan 3 lander stands about 2 meters, or a little more than 6 feet, in height. (credit: ISRO ) India's Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft is setting up for a final descent to the surface of the Moon on Wednesday, four days after Russia's Luna 25 lander cratered following a botched engine burn. If all goes according to plan, the Chandrayaan 3 lander—named Vikram—will settle softly on
Today's Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, August 22
Lifehacker / 6h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 22, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says the average player solved today’s puzzle in 4 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 22, Wordle #794! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then… Read more...
Take a Look at a New Book About The Nightmare Before Christmas
52Gizmodo / 6h
What’s this? A new book about the making and impact of Tim Burton ’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, just in time for spooky season . Read more...
An official Blackpink experience arrives in Roblox on Aug. 25
Mashable / 7h
Blackpink is coming to Roblox in style. Starting Aug. 25, the multi-national K-pop girl group will have their own Roblox experience, "Blackpink the Palace," which will be updated with new content year-round. Players will have the chance to explore a grand pastel palace home to interactive scenes from Blackpink's iconic music videos. The "DDU-DU DDU-DU" room, for example, holds Jennie's giant ches
Political polarization toned down through anonymous online chats
22Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Carol Yepes/Getty ) Political polarization in the US has become a major issue, as Republicans and Democrats increasingly inhabit separate realities on topics as diverse as election results and infectious diseases. An actual separation seems to underly some of these differences, as members of the two parties tend to live in relatively homogeneous communities, cluster together on s
Rode's Wireless Pro mic kit lets you forget about 'clipped' audio
Engadget / 7h
It might not be an overstatement to say Rode's original Wireless GO microphone system changed how a lot of YouTubers work. It wasn't the first wireless mic system, not by a long long shot, but its focus on creators made it incredibly popular. That success would inspire a lot of competing products — such as DJI's — which have since won over fans in a category that Rode arguably defined. Today, Rod
UK microchip giant Arm files to sell shares in US
77BBC News - Technology / 7h
Arm files papers to list in New York after opting against London, in a blow to the UK.
Essential Back to School Gear Guide for Pop Culture Fans
Gizmodo / 7h
School is back in session and if there’s still fandom gear to check off your shopping list, io9 has you covered. Read more...
Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, August 22 (game #575)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's good fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also
Can narrowboat owners break up with fossil fuels?
43BBC News - Technology / 7h
Narrowboat owners are under pressure to find greener ways to run their craft.
What Driverless Waymo Taxi Rides Are Like in San Francisco
300+NYT > Technology / 8h
On Monday, Waymo began letting the public pay for rides in its driverless cars in San Francisco. The New York Times dispatched three reporters around the city to test the service.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 22, 2023
Mashable / 8h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Barbie's Breakout Hit Song Gets Hilarious Behind-the-Scenes Video
Gizmodo / 8h
The goofy, deadpan performances of Barbie obviously work on screen , but what were they like to film? Well, a new video has surfaced thanks to Atlantic Records answering that question and more. It’s a full music video for the film’s standout chart-topping bop “I’m Just Ken” by Ryan Gosling, but it’s filled with behind-t… Read more...
X is fixing a ‘bug’ that wiped out Twitter images from before 2014
Engadget / 8h
Over the weekend, many X users noticed that older Twitter images had mysteriously disappeared from the site. Now, the company has confirmed that an unspecified “bug” is responsible and it’s working on a fix. The issue first cropped up Saturday, when older tweets that had originally included images began to show as un-clickable t.co URLs instead. X now says the bug affected “images from before 201
Arm, the Chip Designer, Files for an I.P.O. Expected to Be Among the Largest
NYT > Technology / 8h
The I.P.O. filing means Arm can begin to gauge investor interest, which will be critical to the share sale.
Chip company Arm files for Nasdaq listing in IPO anticipated to be this year’s biggest
TechCrunch / 8h
Arm, the U.K.-based chipmaker owned by Japan’s SoftBank since 2016, has filed for a Nasdaq listing under the ticker symbol “ARM,” five months after announcing it had filed confidential, preliminary IPO paperwork with U.S. regulators. The outfit didn’t provide a projected share price in its F-1 paperwork. SoftBank recently bought a 24.99% stake in the company from its Vision Fund unit that reporte
X removes Holocaust-denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism
100+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.
Baldur's Gate 3 Characters Sheets for D&D Let You Put Your D&D in Your D&D While You D&D
Gizmodo / 9h
Been playing a lot of Baldur’s Gate 3 and found yourself thinking “god, I love all of these Dungeons & Dragons characters in this Dungeons & Dragons video game. What if I simply played them in Dungeons & Dragons ?” Well, the good news is that Wizards of the Coast and Larian have made that even more absurdly easy than… Read more...
How Hilary Turned Into a Monster Storm
39Wired / 9h
Mexico and the western US are reeling from record-shattering rainfall. Blame high ocean temperatures—and prepare for worse to come as the planet warms.
Scientists find evidence that Vlad the Impaler shed bloody tears
42Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / This 1475 letter written by Vlad the Impaler contains proteins suggesting he suffered from respiratory problems, bloodied tears. (credit: Adapted from M.G.G. Pittala et al., 2023/CC BY ) The eponymous villain of Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel Dracula was partly inspired by a real historical person: Vlad III, a 15th century prince of Wallachia (now southern Romania), known by the monik
Chris Kemp unplugged—Astra’s CEO dishes on the space company’s struggles
38Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Chris Kemp, founder and CEO of Astra. (credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images ) Chris Kemp is a fighter. That's the price of admission if you want to compete in the brutal small launch industry. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Astra, founded in 2016 with a goal of essentially commoditizing small satellite launch services, or at least getting a lot closer to that
BA.2.86 shows just how risky slacking off on COVID monitoring is
66Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Transmission electron micrograph of a SARS-CoV-2 virus particle isolated from a patient sample and cultivated in cell culture. (credit: Getty | BSIP ) A remarkably mutated coronavirus variant classified as BA.2.86 seized scientists' attention last week as it popped up in four countries, including the US. So far, the overall risk posed by the new subvariant is unclear. It's possible it c
Max Q: SpaceX’s Bandwagon program is a big deal, actually
TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: SpaceX’s new rideshare program News from India’s space agency and more SpaceX’s new Bandwagon program is a big threat to small launch providers SpaceX is expanding its rideshare program with a new series of missions aimed at meeting the demand for launches to mid-inclination orbits. The new program, which was quietly announced at a space industry co
The Feds Asked TikTok for Lots of Domestic Spying Features
Gizmodo / 9h
US government regulators reportedly tried to come to an agreement with TikTok to prevent banning the app that would have granted the federal government vast powers over the app. That’s according to a draft of a deal between TikTok and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) obtained by Forbes ,… Read more...
How ubiquitous keyboard software puts hundreds of millions of Chinese users at risk
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MIT Technology Review / 9h
For millions of Chinese people, the first software they download on a new laptop or smartphone is always the same: a keyboard app. Yet few of them are aware that it may make everything they type vulnerable to spying eyes. Since dozens of Chinese characters can share the same latinized phonetic spelling, the ordinary QWERTY keyboard alone is incredibly inefficient. A smart, localized keyboard app
Amazon Fire TV reorganizes its free channels for easier access in new update
38TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Amazon is tidying up its Fire TV Channels by launching a new app bundling the over 400 content providers on the platform into one convenient location. The update is currently making its way to “smart TVs and streaming media players” that support Amazon Fire TV in the United States. The company states that once they download the patch, users will have two ways to access this newfound reservoir. Yo
Google’s Pixel 8 Could Eliminate the SIM Slot, Just Like the iPhone
45Gizmodo / 9h
The summer of foldables has started fizzling out, and now we’re moving on to the next batch of flagship phones. Google’s Pixel 8/8 Pro is expected to be the next major Android smartphone release this fall. And it might be Google’s first eSIM-only smartphone. Apple went eSIM-only with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro … Read more...
Seemingly AI-Written Book on Maui Wildfire Becomes Amazon Bestseller, Gets Taken Down
Futurism / 9h
Fake News Earlier this August, a catastrophic wildfire broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui , razing entire towns and leaving at least 116 hundred people dead. And then, while over a thousand people still remained missing, a book that claimed to document the Maui wildfires was published on Amazon just days after the disaster, briefly becoming a bestseller in its category, according to The Reg
Webb Space Telescope captures the Ring Nebula in mesmerizing detail
Engadget / 9h
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured extraordinarily detailed images published today of the Ring Nebula. The gaseous cloud, also called M57 and NGC 6720, contains 20,000 dense globules rich in molecular hydrogen. It sits about 2,500 light years away from Earth. The first image (above) was taken with the NIRCam (Near InfraRed Camera), one of the Webb Space Telescope’s primary sensors. It
How Many People Does It Take to Start a Colony on Mars?
100+Gizmodo / 9h
It might only take 22 people to establish a colony on Mars, though that small group of cosmic inhabitants should have agreeable personality types to survive on the Red Planet, according to new research. Read more...
Godfather NFTs Weren’t Enough to Prevent Recur From Sleeping With the Fishes
42Gizmodo / 9h
Even with the inclusion of collectibles from the Nickelodeon, Paramount, and Hello Kitty back catalogs, the NFT platform Recur is calling it quits after several years of pumping the internet full of monetized images of The Godfather’s similarly ineffective Fredo. Read more...
Amazon Fire TV Has a New Home for Free Streaming
How-To Geek / 9h
Amazon's Fire TV experience isn't perfect, and one of the more annoying aspects has been how Amazon organizes its free content. The compan has experimented with free live and on-demand content in Fire TV for a few months, but there wasn't one central location for everything, like the Roku Channel on Roku devices. That's now changing with the launch of Fire TV Channels.
This New Ahsoka Clip Finally Brings the Chopper Chaos
100+Gizmodo / 10h
What we’ve seen so far of Ahsoka seems promising , especially for fans of Star Wars Rebels waiting to see just what is up with those characters after the events of the show. But something has been missing: a spark, an energy, a little frisson of silliness and personality. That something is Chopper, and, at long last, a… Read more...
The complete guide to American Express Membership Rewards partners
81The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post regularly updated with the latest information. It’s no wonder why TPG staffers (and our readers) love American Express Membership Rewards points. You can transfer Amex points to high-value airline programs like Air Canada Aeroplan , Air France-KLM Flying Blue , ANA Mileage Club , Avianca LifeMiles and British Airways Avios . That way, you can book flights o
Self-Checkout Demanding Tips: Machine Rejects $0 As “BAD TIP” [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
The Best Ways to Keep Plants Alive During a Heatwave
Lifehacker / 10h
When I left Arizona for the Pacific Northwest thirteen years ago, I anticipated never needing air conditioning again. Now, I sit at the intersection of an A/C and two fans, and my garden has to put up with spikes of over 100 degrees every summer. This has prompted a sad but amusing phenomenon all over the city where… Read more...
You can (sort of) try out Samsung's new foldables on an iPhone
Mashable / 10h
Well, as far as advertisements go, this one is certainly unique. Samsung's "Try Galaxy" iPhone experience (I hesitate to call it an app because it's just a Safari page you pin to your home screen) has been updated with new features meant to showcase the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 foldables. In a blog post , Samsung made it seem like you can simulate the unique features from its two recent foldable pho
Elon Musk Is Apparently Making the US Government Quite Nervous
55Futurism / 10h
SpaceX's Starlink satellite terminals have quickly become an essential tool in the arsenal of soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine. The small dishes allow them unfettered lines of communication, despite Russia's attempts to dismantle their networks. The development has thrown SpaceX CEO Elon Musk right into the middle of a political crisis — worrying, considering the mercurial CEO's unpredictab
Here’s What the WGA Has to Say About the Big 3 Streaming Monopolies
91Gizmodo / 10h
The Writers’ Guild of America West has released a 15-page report on the big three streaming services, outlining exactly how far each one has gone to preserve and maintain their monopoly in the space. The three companies at the heart of the report are Disney , Amazon, and Netflix . All three of these streaming services… Read more...
The Best Tools to Make Moving a Lot Easier
Lifehacker / 10h
When you’re moving, you’re always looking for ways to make a painful process even a bit easier. You can study how to perfectly pack a box , but surely there has to be some way to offload some of this effort onto someone or something else? There is: You can get tools that will make any move go a lot faster and smoother.… Read more...
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex EveryDay Preferred: A $95 annual fee showdown
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Not all of the best travel credit cards come with high annual fees. If you want to pay less than $100 a year , you have plenty of good options to choose from. One example is the Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card , with a $95 annual fee. Not only does it award a 50% bonus on points earned when you make 3
850 People Remain Missing in Maui After Devastating Wildfires
27Gizmodo / 10h
850 people are currently still missing in Maui, more than two weeks after the fires first sparked, Maui County’s Mayor Richard Bissen said . Read more...
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Triller’s S-1 filing claims 550M users, but its app installs fall far short, new data shows
TechCrunch / 11h
TikTok competitor Triller is preparing to go public, but estimates from Apptopia call its self-reported user numbers into question. Per Triller’s S-1 filing, the short-form video app has had 550 million lifetime sign-ups. But market intelligence firm Apptopia estimates that Triller has been downloaded just 73.2 million times since launch in 2015 — that’s 87% lower than Triller’s own reports. Appt
When to Fix Wood Rot Without Replacing It
22Lifehacker / 11h
Wood is some incredible stuff. It literally grows from the ground and it’s durable, attractive, and easy to cut and shape—no wonder 90% of new houses are still framed at least partially using wood . Chances are the house you’re living in right now is absolutely filled with wood—from the beams and studs holding… Read more...
How to Enable the Ultimate Performance Power Plan in Windows 10
200+How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft's "Ultimate Performance" power scheme — introduced in 2018 — is built upon the High-Performance power scheme but tries to eke out every little bit of performance possible. Here's how to enable it.
Montana Compares TikTok to 'Cancer-Causing Radio' in Defense of State's Ban
29Gizmodo / 11h
Montana’s lawsuit-hungry attorney general Austin Knudsen wants US courts to think of TikTok less like a light-hearted home for viral trends and more akin to the harbinger of a life-threatening disease. In recent court filings defending his state’s unprecedented ban on the short-form video app , Knudsen compared TikTok t… Read more...
Teeny EV startup Arcimoto hooks up with defense contractor
81TechCrunch / 11h
What happens when a maker of tiny electric vehicles dips its wheels into the military industrial complex? We’re about to find out. On Monday, Arcimoto said it is diversifying beyond its usual business via a partnership with Department of Defense contractor Matbock. That’s a first for the EV startup, which is best known for its doorless “ fun utility vehicles .” The company also makes an “ e-trike
Match Group is going steady with AI, appoints Zynga alum to lead AI-focused team
32TechCrunch / 11h
Match Group, the company behind dating apps like Tinder and OkCupid, is getting serious about its relationship with AI. After toying with some AI-powered features on Tinder, Match Group is taking things to the next level by appointing former Zynga head of growth Mark Kantor as vice president of innovation. Kantor, who also co-founded startups like Yellowbrick and Graffiti, will lead a small team
North Korea’s Air Koryo Abruptly Cancels First International Flight In 3 Years
View from the Wing / 11h
There hasn’t been a scheduled commercial flight in or out of North Korea since the start of the pandemic over three years ago. The first one was supposed to occur today, but two hours after the flight from Pyongyang to Beijing was supposed to land it was announced in Beijing as having cancelled. Continue reading ...
AI Is Doing a Terrible Job Trading Stocks in the Real World
100+Futurism / 11h
Late to the Party For all the hype about AI's untapped potential in the stock market , its real life debut across various stock portfolios has failed to impress . The Wall Street Journal reports that there are already at least 13 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) being managed by an AI, and ironically, almost none of them bet on this year's surge of the benchmark S&P 500 index, which tracks 500 of the
This Samsung app turns your iPhone into a Galaxy Z Fold5 for a taste of the future
35TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Samsung is offering iPhone owners the opportunity to try out their foldables as the company updates its Try Galaxy web app. For those who don’t know, Try Galaxy gives “non-Android users” a way to test drive Galaxy smartphones, including the S23 line, in an attempt to convince people to switch over. Now Samsung is seeking to introduce the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 to a new customer base by emulat
Friend.tech hype is skyrocketing, but will it actually reach the stars?
TechCrunch / 11h
Since Friend.tech opened its invite-only beta test 11 days ago, the decentralized social-focused app has quickly attracted a lot of users, even catching the attention of big name crypto influencers, NBA players and OnlyFans creators. But can it convert all the early hype to meaningful, lasting traction? The app, built on Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain Base , allows users to tokenize their likeness
Look for These Red Flags in Any HOA Contract
55Lifehacker / 11h
Having a homeowner’s association (HOA) for your neighborhood or condo building brings some advantages, such as regular community maintenance and improvement. However, HOA rules can also be extremely restrictive, and while some are optional to join, others are required if you want to purchase property in the area.… Read more...
Alaska Boeing 737 Badly Damaged After Rough Landing
300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
This isn’t your typical rough landing, as first flagged by @xJonNYC . Alaska 737 landing gear punctures wing at Santa Ana Airport This incident happened on Sunday, August 20, 2023, and involves Alaska Airlines flight AS1288, from Seattle (SEA) to Santa Ana (SNA). The flight was operated by a nearly 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 with the registration code N516AS. The 2hr39min flight was routine, unti
Webb Space Telescope Drops Two Spellbinding Shots of the Ring Nebula
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Ring Nebula with its two primary imagers, revealing the gaseous formation in never-before-seen detail. Read more...
10 incredible benefits of the Air Canada Aeroplan credit card
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Air Canada’s Aeroplan® Credit Card from Chase is one of our favorite cobranded airline credit cards , offering award flexibility and valuable airline benefits. With its strong earning rate and incentives to spend on the card beyond earning the sign-up bonus, the Aeroplan credit card is worth considering fo
Donate now: Earn 50 AAdvantage miles per dollar on your donation to Stand Up To Cancer
27The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. American Airlines has introduced a new promotion in partnership with Stand Up To Cancer . By participating, you can donate to this important cause while earning AAdvantage miles at a rate as low as 2 cents per mile. When you donate $25 or more to SU2C, you’ll earn 25 American AAdvantage miles per dollar. But w
American Pilots Approve New Contract With Huge Pay Raises
1KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
At the moment we’re seeing pilots at most major US airlines negotiating new contracts. They didn’t have much leverage to negotiate during the first two years of the pandemic, and with pilots now being in such high demand, this is obviously a great time to try to get a new contract. Back in October 2022, Alaska Airlines became the first major US airline where pilots ratified a new contract . In Ma
What Is That String of Lights in the Sky?
29Lifehacker / 12h
The other night as I was walking home, I took a look up and saw a strange string of lights traveling across the sky. This was certainly no plane, and I doubted it was a procession of drones, as the lights were moving in a straight line at a consistent speed. But what was it? Read more...
'Benefits of Slavery:' Google's AI Search Gives Ridiculous and Wrong Answers
47Gizmodo / 12h
Google’s experiments with AI-generated search results produce some troubling answers, Gizmodo has learned, including justifications for slavery and genocide and the positive effects of banning books. In one instance, Google gave cooking tips for Amanita ocreata, a poisonous mushroom known as the “angel of death.” The… Read more...
China keeps buying hobbled Nvidia cards to train its AI models
34Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / A press photo of the Nvidia H100 Tensor Core GPU. (credit: Nvidia ) The US acted aggressively last year to limit China’s ability to develop artificial intelligence for military purposes, blocking the sale there of the most advanced US chips used to train AI systems. Big advances in the chips used to develop generative AI have meant that the latest US technology on sale in China is more
US judge: Art created solely by artificial intelligence cannot be copyrighted
63Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / AI-generated art titled, "A Recent Entrance to Paradise." The image cannot be copyrighted, a judge ruled. Art generated entirely by artificial intelligence cannot be copyrighted because "human authorship is an essential part of a valid copyright claim," a federal judge ruled on Friday. The US Copyright Office previously rejected plaintiff Stephen Thaler's application for a copyright bec
Twitter's 'X' name change has led to a huge decrease in App Store downloads
100+Mashable / 12h
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover has come with a lot of changes, but his rebranding of the platform to "X" may be the final nail in the coffin of the once-beloved tech titan. Though Musk announced that Twitter would be renamed "X" on Jul. 23, it wasn't until Jul. 31 that the change to "X" went live on Apple's App Store. That change had an immediate effect on how many people download the app, accordin
Snapchat is expanding further into generative AI with ‘Dreams’
74TechCrunch / 12h
Snapchat is preparing to further expand into generative AI features, after earlier launching its AI-powered chatbot My AI, which can now respond with a Snap back , not just text. With the company’s forthcoming generative AI feature called “Dreams,” Snap will again experiment with AI images — but soon, those images may contain you and your friends in imaginative backgrounds. The company has been d
Cult of the Lamb and Don’t Starve Together team up for a creepy-cute crossover
22Engadget / 12h
Two of the standout indie hits of the past few years are Cult of the Lamb and Don’t Starve Together. Now, the pair of critically-acclaimed darlings are teaming up for a new game mode, unique in-game items and even some character cameos. This crossover impacts both games, though each receives different perks. The biggest draw here is a brand-new game mode for Cult of the Lamb that’s directly inspi
After Russia's Failure, India Is Preparing to Land on the Moon
36Futurism / 12h
Polar Vortex Just days after Russia crashed its Luna-25 lunar lander on its way to the Moon's surface, India's space agency is gearing up for its own attempt. The two countries were in a race to become the first country to softly land a craft near the lunar south pole, a region scientists believe could be rich with water ice , a key resource for potential settlement efforts. But with Russia out o
Earn 50 Miles Per Dollar Donating To Cancer Research [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, to step back from the role
Mashable / 12h
This is kind of like when it's time to choose a new Pope, except arguably more important. The voice of a generation has stepped down, as Mario voice actor Charles Martinet will be "stepping back" from the role that made him famous, according to a statement posted by Nintendo of America. In the statement, Nintendo said Martinet will transition into a new role called "Mario Ambassador," in which he
Elon Musk's X is Testing User Verification That Requires Government ID
100+Gizmodo / 12h
X (the social media site formerly known as Twitter) is in the process of launching a new identity verification feature that could prove controversial. The feature, which is currently only offered to/forced on premium “Blue” subscribers , asks users to fork over a selfie and a picture of a government issued ID to… Read more...
What the Fed's Rate Increase Means for Your Savings Account
Lifehacker / 12h
The Federal Reserve announced last month another 0.25% interest rate hike. Part of the ongoing efforts to combat inflation, this quarter percentage point increase brings the fed funds rate to their highest level in more than 22 years. Read more...
Get a Year of Paramount+ for Just $30 With This Coupon Code
How-To Geek / 12h
For a limited time, Paramount+ annual plans are 50% off when you use coupon code SPORTS at checkout. That means you can get a year of the ad-supported Essentials plan for just $30, or join the ad-free Paramount+ with Showtime plan for $60. The discount is only available to new subscribers, and after one year, your membership will automatically renew at full price.
USDA announces $667 million in funding for rural internet projects
Mashable / 12h
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the latest in several nationwide efforts to bring stronger internet access to rural communities and address the continued digital divide , with the government agency launching $667 million in funding through its ReConnect Program . The infrastructure program, comprised of grants, loans, and a combination of the two, will serve 22 states and the
Epic Pass prices increasing soon — purchase now to ski for less this winter
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with this season’s pricing and information. You might be hitting the beach and soaking in the last days of summer, but if you like to ski, you’ll want to start thinking about this upcoming ski season ASAP. This is especially true if you’re looking to purchase a season pass and don’t want to overpay for your days on the mountain. Whether you’re a beginner
Movie Theaters Are Charging Only $4 Per Ticket This Sunday
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The biggest complaint about seeing a movie in theaters these days is that it’s too damned expensive. And for 364 days in a year, that’s true . But for one day, one magical day, movie costs come down so low, you’d think it you’d
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