"Sky’s voice is not an imitation of Scarlett Johansson," OpenAI insists. | Continue reading
Masahiro Sakurai, the celebrated creator of Nintendo character Kirby as well as its Super Smash Bros. platform-fighting franchise, said he… Continue reading Smash Bros. creator doesn’t want to waste one second of your time The post Smash Bros. creator doesn’t want to waste one se … | Continue reading
All previous tools that were hyped as making programmers more productive had no effect or a positive effect on the demand for computer programmers. I would have thought that we would be in a golden age for young computer nerds as every company on the planet seeks to “add AI”, e.g … | Continue reading
In Siberia’s Yana Highlands, a chunk of land roughly the shape of a giant stingray has been sinking down into a very large pit. Called the Doorway to the Underworld, the Batagay Megaslump (also known as the Batagaika Crater) is 200 acres and continues to widen. Scientists have kn … | Continue reading
Today's links The new globalism is global labor: The Battle of Seattle's other shoe drops. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: None Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep … | Continue reading
About 500 more people died from drowning each year between 2020 and 2022 than did in 2019, the CDC reports. | Continue reading
New research could point to a hidden risk of fluoride in early development. The study found a link between higher fluoride exposure in pregnant women and a greater risk of their children later being diagnosed with neurobehavioral problems by age 3. The findings do not confirm a c … | Continue reading
Blue Origin's space capsule safely landed despite a problem with one of its parachutes. | Continue reading
As Congress appears ready to gut one of the internet’s most important laws for protecting free speech, they are ignoring how that law protects and benefits millions of Americans’ ability to speak online every day. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on We … | Continue reading
One reputable forecast team predicts 33 named storms. | Continue reading
Opening its doors in 2019, the Miyoshi Mononoke Museum, also known as the Yumoto Koichi Memorial Japan Yokai Museum, is Japan’s first public museum dedicated to yokai, traditional Japanese spirits. Located in the city of Miyoshi in the Hiroshima Prefecture, the museum is a bit of … | Continue reading
With themes of war profiteering and medical care, this episode was a doozy The post Doctor Who Averts Most of the Explosions in “Boom” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Tickets are now on sale for the summer’s most anticipated movie and its stars aren’t saying anything about it. Deadpool & Wolverine is out July 26 and, to promote the fact tickets are available, stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds did a new interview and released some new footag … | Continue reading
Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the work for the week, were finished. And so on the seventh day, They slept in until 8:30 a.m. Then They looked upon each other and proclaimed, “Damn, is it time to go to the grocery store again? Didn’t we just do that?!” All the work They … | Continue reading
"It was never true." New investigation uncovers disconnect in Amazon's claims about its recyclable plastic packaging: 'They're absolutely lying' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: How did it become ethics month at SMBC? Today's News: | Continue reading
Dyson has unveiled their forthcoming WashG1, which is not a vacuum but their first power mop. As a longtime Dyson vacuum owner, I have a lot of gripes with their designs, but was pleased to see they've carried over an original design detail to this new product. As the Dyson origi … | Continue reading
Canadian startup No-Bo Power has unveiled a carbon-framed mid-drive explorer rolling chunky fat tires and full suspension that serves as a stylish head-turner around town or a capable off-roader when the weekend warrior takes over. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Transport T … | Continue reading
Helen Bassett, senior vice president of Live and Events for Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal, understands the impact of a good story. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
I’m putting the post about Lumina Probiotics back up, now edited to avoid any possible threats of libel. To explain, here’s a timeline of my last 72 hours. 1. I get an email Friday night from Aaron Silverbook, founder of Lumina, that says only “Hey Trevor; want to do a call?”. He … | Continue reading
5-20-24 Nurse doing some work upstairs, me in kitchen about to kill my latte. Going into this week […] | Continue reading
We found the best deals on indoor/outdoor furniture, grills, appliances, and more. READ MORE... | Continue reading
Tesla’s Supercharger network is recognized as the gold standard that all other charging companies aspire to match if they can. So far, none have. Tesla Superchargers make up 60%+ of US high-speed charging ports, and their reliability has been a significant factor in Tesla’s top e … | Continue reading
Over the last decade, few platforms have declined quite as rapidly and visibly as Facebook and Instagram. What used to be apps for catching up with your friends and family are now algorithmic nightmares that constantly interrupt you with suggested content and advertisements that … | Continue reading
“Pakistan’s Campaign To Expel Millions Of Afghan Refugees Enters Second Phase” (Radio Free Europe, March 20, 2024): Pakistan is set to force some 850,000 documented Afghan refugees back to their country next month if they don’t leave voluntarily. Islamabad is calling this the sec … | Continue reading
Last night closed the obsequies for Holly, my sister. Cousin Alison had arranged a Meeting House of the Wilton (CT) Friends as a gathering place convenient to a great many of Holly’s dear (lower case) friends, and provided a Zoom link for remote mourner to join the event. Uncle R … | Continue reading
For water-stressed cities, undersea aquifers could be a submerged solution. | Continue reading
Google, Amazon, Meta, and other data center operators are finding ways to use the heat they generate to benefit communities. The post Waste Heat From Google Data Center To Warm A Town In Finland appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
This is a free country, or so I’m told. While that doesn’t mean you’re entitled to lifesaving healthcare without going bankrupt, it does mean that if you own a hot dog bar in Las Vegas, Nevada, you can host an unofficial meet-and-greet with world famous cartoon pup Bluey and piss … | Continue reading
Unexpectedly, I found a seemingly not so new app (it was first released in 2022) that I wish I had known about earlier. Google’s app Reading mode. | Continue reading
Where the fuck did all these bangers come from? The post Nobody Has The Time To Play All These Excellent Video Games appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
OpenAI is reportedly taking away ChatGPT-4o’s Scarlett Johansson-like voice that it says is not meant to be an imitation of the actress. Read more... | Continue reading
Every choice in this game has a cost. Choosing to play it seems like a good bet. | Continue reading
Now, don’t get offended, but–you aren’t as good at clocking deepfakes as you think you are. And it’s not just you–nobody’s that good at it.… | Continue reading
Julian Assange can file an appeal by Friday to fight his extradition to the United States, according to a new ruling from a British court on Monday. The decision, first reported by the New York Times, comes as Assange sits in a London prison over computer hacking and espionage ch … | Continue reading
Come stand under Maine's only authentic torii gate, standing nine feet tall and made entirely of wood. In Japan, torii gates often welcome people into Shinto shrines. They are a sacred part of Japanese culture, representing a gateway between the physical and spiritual worlds. Thi … | Continue reading
Keith R. Decandido discusses one of the best episodes of Babylon 5 so far… The post Babylon 5 Rewatch: “And the Sky Full of Stars” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia’s (Delainey Hayles) arrival in Paris incites curiosity among the city’s local vampire coven, which is run by Armand (Assad Zaman). The pair try to fit in despite still running away from their past to start fresh with a new story in this week’s I … | Continue reading
Online privacy isn’t just something you should be hoping for – it’s something you should expect. You should ensure your browsing history stays private and is not harvested by ad networks. By blocking ad trackers, Magic Lasso Adblock prevents you from being followed by ads on the … | Continue reading
Opportunities and challenges abound in the cryptosphere. A mysterious Dogecoin Whale transfer raised eyebrows in the crypto community, potentially triggering… Continue reading Robust Influencer Support Triggers 700% Rise in BlockDAG’s Presale Attracting Dogecoin Whales Over Dogwi … | Continue reading
We tested Breville’s new InFizz Fusion soda maker, which promises to carbonate any liquid, including juices and cocktails. | Continue reading
AWS Summit season is in full swing around the world, with last week’s events in Bengaluru, Berlin, and Seoul, where my blog colleague Channy delivered one of the keynotes. Last week’s launches Here are some launches that got my attention: Amazon S3 will no longer charge for sever … | Continue reading
OpenAI has removed one of the voices used by ChatGPT 4o after it was likened to the actress Scarlett Johansson… Continue reading OpenAI removes AI voice likened to Scarlett Johansson The post OpenAI removes AI voice likened to Scarlett Johansson appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Mixed aesthetic influences: RISD grad Peter Ivy hails from Austin, Texas, but operates his glassblowing studio in rural Toyama, Japan. He created this stunning, minimalist glass Bottle S: I can't remember the last time a glass bottle stopped me in my tracks with its simplicity of … | Continue reading
This week on AppStories, we kick off our annual WWDC wishes episodes with a conversation about the changes they’d like to see made to iOS and iPadOS 18. Sponsored by: Things: a beautiful native app for Apple Vision Pro. Our iOS and iPadOS 18 Wishes for WWDC Context: Our iOS 17 Wi … | Continue reading
"Going to try this." Woman shares simple way to rid sink faucets of stubborn limescale buildup: 'Using something you throw away anyway' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
According to the latest reports, Apple is preparing tounleash an AI avalanche on iPhones at its upcoming WWDC 2024. This will include some cloud-based as well as on-device AI models, but it will be through the lens of easily the most well-known and widest-reaching AI developers a … | Continue reading
What to expect at Microsoft Build 2024? More artificial intelligence (AI). Following on from Google’s recent I/O developer conference which… Continue reading Microsoft Build 2024 – What to expect from the three-day conference The post Microsoft Build 2024 – What to expect from th … | Continue reading