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Mashable! |
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 30 Here's the answer for "Wordle" #833 on September 30, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
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WSJ.com: WSJD |
Why You Soon Won't Be Able to Avoid AI---at Work or at Home Tech giants are racing to incorporate artificial intelligence into almost every aspect of their businesses, aiming to make AI indispensable for some – and unavoidable for the rest of us.
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CNET News |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Leak Shows 360-Degree View of New Flat-Edge Design - CNET Next year's premium Samsung phone could have flatter sides, and metallic edges.
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Slashdot |
$260 Million AI Startup Releases 'Unmoderated' Chatbot Via Torrent "On Tuesday of this week, French AI startup Mistral tweeted a magnet link to their first publicly released, open sourced LLM," writes Slashdot reader jenningsthecat. "That might be merely interesting if not for the fact that the chatbot has remarkably few guardrails." 404 Media reports: According to a list of 178 questions and answers composed by AI safety researcher Paul Rottger and 404 Media's own testing, Mistral will readily discuss the benefits of ethnic cleansing, how to restore Jim Crow-s...
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TweakTown News |
Xbox's new capture policy funnels gamers towards another paid subscription Xbox's capture problem worsens as Microsoft pushes gamers to use OneDrive, a cloud solution with a very small storage cap for 4K resolution content. Continue reading at TweakTown >
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NYT > Technology |
How Palantir Became a Front-Runner for the UK’s Multimillion-Dollar NHS Contract Palantir, the analytics company led by Peter Thiel, has courted N.H.S. England with pandemic help and assertive lobbying. Its big reward may be yet to come.
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Boy Genius Report |
6 free AI tools you’ve probably never heard of ChatGPT and Dall-E (OpenAI), Stable Diffusion (Stable Diffusion), Midjourney (Midjourney), Bing Chat, Bing Image Creator, and Copilot (Microsoft), Google Bard and Google SGE (Google), Claude … The post 6 free AI tools you’ve probably never heard of appeared first on BGR.
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TechCrunch |
Kick streamers consider leaving over CEO’s comments in a sex worker ‘prank’ stream Streamers are leaving Kick en masse in protest of the platform’s lack of safety guidelines, after a prominent creator streamed an encounter with a sex worker without informing her that there were other people present. She was briefly prevented from leaving after she expressed discomfort, while Kick’s CEO posted laughing emotes in the stream chat. […]
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Slashdot |
Kia and Hyundai Blame TikTok and Instagram For Their Cars Getting Stolen Aaron Gordon writes via Motherboard: Kia and Hyundai say it is not their fault that their cars are being stolen in an unprecedented theft surge made possible by the vehicles lacking a basic anti-theft technology virtually every other car has, according to a recent court filing. Instead, the companies point the finger at social media companies, such as TikTok and Instagram, where instructions on how to steal the cars have been widely shared and thieves show off their stolen cars. The lawyers re...
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xda-developers |
How to use virtual desktops in Windows 11 Virtual desktops make it easier to manage your open apps on Windows 11. Here's how to use them to maximize your productivity.
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Tom's Hardware |
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6000 C32 2x16GB Review: Built for Intel CPUs The Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6000 C32 hails from renowned memory vendor G.Skill, but is it as performant as the brand's other offerings?
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TweakTown News |
Analysis: How Epic Games' grandiose ambitions led to mass layoffs Despite multiple companies investing billions into Epic Games, years of overspending and chasing ambitious models have led to mass layoffs at the company. Continue reading at TweakTown >
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Ars Technica |
Archaeologists discover ancient sandals buried in a bat cave 6000 years ago Some basketry from same site is even older, dating back 9,500 years to Mesolithic period.
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Slashdot |
Supreme Court To Decide If State Laws Limiting Social Media Platforms Violate Constitution An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether state laws that seek to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution. The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas. While the details vary, both laws aim to prevent the social media companies from censoring users based on their viewpoints. The court's announc...
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xda-developers |
Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Teams in September 2023 Although September 2023 isn't as jampacked with Teams updates as the previous months, there's still a decent amount of enhancements for everybody.
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9to5Mac |
Apple asks early iPhone 15 adopters what they would change about it, what would you say? [Poll] The iPhone 15 devices have been out in the wild for a week and Apple has started a survey asking for feedback from early adopters on what they think about the new phones. Along with questions about important purchase factors, satisfaction with the camera features, and more, Apple wants to know what users would add or change about the new iPhones.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Quordle today - hints and answers for Saturday, September 30 (game #614) Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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Business Insider |
We moved from California to Texas with our 5-month-old baby before even visiting the state. Now, if our car has issues, we can actually afford to fix it. Eddie Casillas and Brittany Casillas-Ta moved from Sacramento, California to Tyler, Texas after a series of break-ins near their apartment.
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Digital Trends |
The 10 most popular shows on Max right now The 10 most popular shows on Max right now include Savior Complex, Adventure Time: Fiona and Cake, and several TLC reality series of dubious quality.
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xda-developers |
Best convertible laptops in 2023 Looking for the best convertible laptops? Here are some of the best options on the market that we receommend.
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Gizmodo |
Orbit Is Curating a Series of Free Craft Talks With Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers Orbit Books, an imprint of Hachette, has developed a free virtual event series for aspiring science-fiction and fantasy writers. Attendees can attend any of the 14 sessions—which are spread out over six weeks in October and early November—for free. The topics range from nitty gritty advice on worldbuilding to a panel…Read more...
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Ars Technica |
Critical vulnerabilities in Exim threaten over 250k email servers worldwide Remote code execution requiring no authentication fixed. 2 other RCEs remain unpatched.
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Boy Genius Report |
Earth is such a mess right now that scientists found microplastics in clouds Scientists in Japan have discover the presence of microplastics in the clouds over Mount Fuji, according to a recent study published in Environmental Chemistry Letters. … The post Earth is such a mess right now that scientists found microplastics in clouds appeared first on BGR.
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MacRumors |
macOS Sonoma: 50 New Features and Changes Worth Checking Out Apple on Tuesday released macOS Sonoma, the latest version of the company's Mac operating system. macOS Sonoma introduces interactive desktop widgets, web apps, new videoconferencing features, and updated capabilities across the platform. In this article, we've selected 50 new features and lesser-known changes that are worth checking out if you're upgrading. What do you think of macOS Sonoma so far? Let us know in the comments.1. Set Widget Color Options When no...
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VentureBeat |
The Gamer and the Mouth mixes gaming and comedy Cinemark and RealGoodTouring are putting on a new kind of live gaming event that marries gameplay with stand-up comedy.
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Slashdot |
Netflix Ships Its Last DVD It's official: Netflix has shipped its last DVD. "For 25 years, we redefined how people watched films and series at home, and shared the excitement as they opened their mailboxes to our iconic red envelopes," says Netflix in a blog post. "It's the end of an era, but the DVD business built our foundation for the years to come -- giving members unprecedented choice and control, a wide variety of titles to choose from and the freedom to watch as much as they want." Netflix announced the shut down...
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Business Insider |
NASA map shows how, where, and when to see solar eclipses in the US in 2023 and 2024 A "ring of fire" solar eclipse occurs from Oregon to Texas in October. Then 2024 brings the last US total eclipse until 2044. Find your viewing spot.
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Business Insider |
Photos: Dave Portnoy bought a $42 million home in Nantucket, complete with an underground tunnel. They're becoming a thing for the rich. Dave Portnoy bought a $42 million home in Nantucket with an underground tunnel that connects a studio and guesthouse, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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CNET News |
Nerf Launches Its Own Sport Using Hit-Detection Gear and Lots of Blasters - CNET Nerfball is a competitive new way to play with blasters, and it's coming to an arena -- or backyard -- near you.
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Ars Technica |
WHO says flu vaccines should ditch strain that vanished during COVID Influenza viruses in the B/Yamagata lineage have not been seen since March 2020.
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9to5Mac |
iPhone screens have a hidden QR code to help Apple control production costs You’ve probably never seen the QR code printed on your iPhone screen because it’s so microscopic that most people have no idea there’s a QR code there. A new report from The Information details how Apple has been putting microscopic codes on the iPhone since 2020 to help the company control its production costs and “save hundreds of millions of dollars.”
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Digital Trends |
The best smart locks for 2023 A good smart lock should have a combination of security, aesthetics, and convenience. We share our favorite smart locks for 2023 and what we love about them.
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xda-developers |
How to use the HDR Calibration app on Windows 11 If you have an HDR monitor, the Windows HDR Calibration app lets you make the most of it. Here's how to use it.
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Slashdot |
Norway Wants Facebook Behavioral Advertising Banned Across Europe Jude Karabus writes via The Register: Norway has told the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) it believes a countrywide ban on Meta harvesting user data to serve up advertising on Facebook and Instagram should be made permanent and extended across Europe. The Scandinavian country's Data Protection Authority, Datatilsynet, had been holding back Facebook parent Meta from scooping up data on its citizens with the threat of fines of one million Kroner (about $94,000) per day if it didn't comply. ...
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Gizmodo |
Universal Monsters and Blumhouse Horror Reign in These Halloween Collections Universal Pictures has a long horror legacy that encompasses the original Universal Monsters films, Chucky, events like Halloween Horror Nights, and new Blumhouse terrors like M3GAN and the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s.Read more...
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Android Police - Andro... |
OnePlus Open spotted in the wild ahead of rumored October launch Indian actress Anushka Sharma was recorded by paparazzi with the new foldable
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Business Insider |
The 25 best travel gadgets in 2023 From power banks to luggage trackers, these smart, travel-friendly gadgets will make traveling to your next destination easier.
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Business Insider |
Hydrogen bombs vs. atomic bombs: Breaking down the differences in how they work, how much they cost, and which is most powerful Hydrogen bombs and atomic bombs both operate via nuclear physics, but one is 1,000 times more powerful and produces far less nuclear fallout.
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BleepingComputer |
The Week in Ransomware - September 29th 2023 - Dark Angels This week has been a busy ransomware week, with ransomware attacks having a massive impact on organizations and the fallout of the MOVEit breaches to be disclosed. [...]
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Business Insider |
Ukrainian army tests new Western weapons as NATO boosts supplies The Ukrainian army is testing new Western weapons. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Kyiv to talk about new military contracts.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
iCloud gets a makeover with a revamped look and quality-of-life upgrades An iCloud update has added new tools to the quick-glance widgets and it's now easier to control information.
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Boy Genius Report |
Chris Evans says he might play Captain America again someday We often discuss Iron Man’s (Robert Downey Jr.) return to the MCU despite his death, but he’s not the only character we lost in Avengers: … The post Chris Evans says he might play Captain America again someday appeared first on BGR.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Android notification issues? Try these simple 16 fixes If you're getting too many notifications or none at all, there's usually a simple fix. Here are quick fixes for the most common notification issues.
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The Register |
China suggests America 'carefully consider' those chip investment bans We thought you people loved spending dollars, what gives? China has formally asked the United States to reconsider rules curbing investments in companies based in the Middle Kingdom.…
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Neowin |
A quick look back at Microsoft Word on its 40th anniversary and its conflicting launch dates In 1983, Microsoft shipped the first version of what would become known as Microsoft Word, although there is some confusion as to the exact date the word processor program was launched.
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Techdirt |
Publisher Wants $2,500 To Allow Academics To Post Their Own Manuscript To Their Own Repository As a Walled Culture explained back in 2021, open access (OA) to published academic research comes in two main varieties. “Gold” open access papers are freely available to the public because the researchers’ institutions pay “article-processing charges” to a publisher. “Green” OA papers are available because the authors self-archive their work on a personal Web site or institutional repository […]
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