OpenTable is adding your first name to previously anonymous reviews

Restaurant reservation platform OpenTable says that all reviews on the platform will no longer be fully anonymous starting May 22nd and will now show members' profile pictures and first names. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 23 days ago

Humane AI pin reviews: Critics savage $699, no-screen wearable

Verdicts have been delivered on the Humane AI Pin and the consensus appears to be a very underwhelming one. The… Continue reading Humane AI pin reviews: Critics savage $699, no-screen wearable The post Humane AI pin reviews: Critics savage $699, no-screen wearable appeared first … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 23 days ago

Collector pays over $90k for rare Castlevania copy after 23-year search

A rare sealed hangtag copy of a 1st production Castlevania has been sold for $90,100, making this one of the… Continue reading Collector pays over $90k for rare Castlevania copy after 23-year search The post Collector pays over $90k for rare Castlevania copy after 23-year search … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 24 days ago

Small browser companies like DuckDuckGo and Ecosia see user surge in Europe

Smaller browser companies are starting to grab market share in Europe following the EU legislation that forced Google, Microsoft, and… Continue reading Small browser companies like DuckDuckGo and Ecosia see user surge in Europe The post Small browser companies like DuckDuckGo and … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 24 days ago

Internet Archive now official custodian of Aruba’s entire history

The Internet Archive, a digital library offering free access to collections of digitized materials, has reportedly become the official custodian… Continue reading Internet Archive now official custodian of Aruba’s entire history The post Internet Archive now official custodian of … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 24 days ago

#378 Python is on the edge

Topics covered in this episode: pacemaker - For controlling time per iteration loop in Python. PyPI suspends new user registration to block malware campaign Python Project-Local Virtualenv Management Redux Python Edge Workers at Cloudflare Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the s … | Continue reading


@pythonbytes.fm | 25 days ago

#378 Python is on the edge

Topics covered in this episode: pacemaker - For controlling time per iteration loop in Python. PyPI suspends new user registration to block malware campaign Python Project-Local Virtualenv Management Redux Python Edge Workers at Cloudflare Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the … | Continue reading


@pythonbytes.fm | 25 days ago

Synchron opens human brain chip trial, challenging Elon Musk’s Neuralink in brain technology

Synchron Inc., a rival of Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant startup, has announced the launch of an online registry for… Continue reading Synchron opens human brain chip trial, challenging Elon Musk’s Neuralink in brain technology The post Synchron opens human brain chip trial, … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 26 days ago

Photo of the Week: Evans Arboretum in Lima, Ohio

During the Easter holiday, our family got together at the beautiful Ottawa Metro Park in Lima, Ohio. A half-way point for our family members who live in Ohio and Michigan. With temperatures in the mid-50’s to 60’s, sunshine that finally came out in the afternoon, and a good varie … | Continue reading


@lireo.com | 27 days ago

5 of the best free AI image generators

The use of AI image generators is becoming more and more prevalent as workers and creatives alike seek for more… Continue reading 5 of the best free AI image generators The post 5 of the best free AI image generators appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 28 days ago

New color e-paper ID cards use E Ink Spectra 6 display tech

Smart Displayer Technology has come up with a new color e-paper identification card. This not only makes the identification card a lot more colorful but the use of e-paper display technology makes it an eco-friendly design as well. Making up the actual display is a 4-inch Spectra … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 28 days ago

This Self-Heating Concrete Melts Snow – No Power Needed

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 28 days ago

This Self-Heating Concrete Melts Snow – No Power Needed

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 28 days ago

How AI could kill us -- or save us

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 29 days ago

How AI could kill us -- or save us

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 29 days ago

X gives blue checkmarks to ‘influential’ non-subscribers

Elon Musk’s X has begun to roll out a new blue checkmark feature on the platform. Users can now get… Continue reading X gives blue checkmarks to ‘influential’ non-subscribers The post X gives blue checkmarks to ‘influential’ non-subscribers appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 month ago

#455: Land Your First Data Job

Interested in data science but you're not quite working in it yet? In software, getting that very first job can truly be the hardest one to land. On this episode, we have Avery Smith from Data Career Jumpstart here to share his advice for getting your first data job. Episode spon … | Continue reading


@talkpython.fm | 1 month ago

Saber Interactive CEO Says KOTOR Remake Is ‘Alive and Well’

After years of rumors and whispers about being canceled, Saber Interactive’s Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remake is… Continue reading Saber Interactive CEO Says KOTOR Remake Is ‘Alive and Well’ The post Saber Interactive CEO Says KOTOR Remake Is ‘Alive and Well’ appeared … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 month ago

Digging into the training datasets for genAI models

Interesting info about how the LAION dataset algorithm filters which images to include (based in part on alt text), but wish it were available in text format — it broke for me in Section 3 so I only got served a portion of the text 🤷‍♀️ Still image examples would have bee … | Continue reading


@tracydurnell.com | 1 month ago

The Hype you Didn’t Notice: The Quantum Internet

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

The Hype you Didn’t Notice: The Quantum Internet

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

#377 A Dramatic Episode

Topics covered in this episode: justpath xz back door LPython dramatic Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by ScoutAPM: pythonbytes.fm/scout Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.o … | Continue reading


@pythonbytes.fm | 1 month ago

#377 A Dramatic Episode

Topics covered in this episode: justpath xz back door LPython dramatic Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by ScoutAPM: pythonbytes.fm/scout Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.org … | Continue reading


@pythonbytes.fm | 1 month ago

Sulphur as Energy Storage -- Gamechanger?

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

Sulphur as Energy Storage -- Gamechanger?

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

About AI

In the New York Times, the neuroscientist Eric Hoel argues that the increased use of artificial intelligence is forcing any notion of intellectual or aesthetic quality into a death spiral, prompted as much as anything by human laziness. For example he refers to researchers at a c … | Continue reading


@culturalsnow.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

Photo of the Week: Happy Easter 2024!

Happy Easter to all who celebrate! The post Photo of the Week: Happy Easter 2024! first appeared on Lireo Designs. | Continue reading


@lireo.com | 1 month ago

It's surprisingly difficult for AI to create just a plain white image

Generative AI services like Midjourney and OpenAI's DALL-E can deliver the unimaginable when it comes to stunning artifacts produced from simple text prompts. Sketching complex art imagery may be AI's specialty, yet some of the simplest tasks are evidently what AI struggles with … | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 1 month ago

Introducing Inklay, the Swiss e-paper display

Here is an E Ink display that brings a touch of elegance to your space. Meet Inklay, developed by Lukas von Niederhäusern, a designer and programmer hailing from Zurich, Switzerland. The newly launched device that is done up in walnut and oak frames not only makes it look a class … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 1 month ago

Good Friday at the Mammography Center

I spent the better part of Good Friday morning at the Mission Breast Imaging in Asheville; it sounds like a pornography company, doesn't it? On February 28, I had what I assumed would be a routine mammogram, and a few weeks later, I was told that I needed follow up, plus they had … | Continue reading


@kristinberkey-abbott.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

Leaked images reveal disc-less Xbox Series X

Building on initial reports in February, leaked images of the supposed upcoming disc-less Xbox Series X have surfaced. eXputer has… Continue reading Leaked images reveal disc-less Xbox Series X The post Leaked images reveal disc-less Xbox Series X appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 month ago

Fairberry DIY physical keyboard attachment evokes BlackBerry nostalgia

Smartphones with physical keyboards were once the epitome of sophistication and efficiency, favored by business professionals and tech enthusiasts alike. However, with the advent of sleek, full touchscreen devices, the era of tactile keypads seemed to fade into obscurity. Fortuna … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 1 month ago

Red Dead Redemption Online update bug brings flying horses

Rockstar Game’s acclaimed western game Red Dead Online is encountering a flying horse glitch in the game after a recent… Continue reading Red Dead Redemption Online update bug brings flying horses The post Red Dead Redemption Online update bug brings flying horses appeared first … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 month ago

Cautious Optimism: Canva Buys Affinity

For folks who use design and publishing products, yesterday’s news that Affinity was bought by the popular online design platform Canva was a surprise. Affinity, with its Designer, Photo, and Publisher programs, offers stand-alone products on Windows, Mac, and iPad for a one-time … | Continue reading


@lireo.com | 1 month ago

Elon Musk’s X lawsuit against CCDH dismissed as ‘vapid’ by judge

A San Francisco district judge has delivered a scathing response to Elon Musk’s X Corp, throwing out their lawsuit against… Continue reading Elon Musk’s X lawsuit against CCDH dismissed as ‘vapid’ by judge The post Elon Musk’s X lawsuit against CCDH dismissed as ‘vapid’ by judge … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 month ago

#376 Every dunder method in a Python Lockbox

Topics covered in this episode: 🤖 On Robots.txt niquests Every dunder method in Python Lockbox Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by ScoutAPM: pythonbytes.fm/scout Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.or … | Continue reading


@pythonbytes.fm | 1 month ago

#376 Every dunder method in a Python Lockbox

Topics covered in this episode: 🤖 On Robots.txt niquests Every dunder method in Python Lockbox Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by ScoutAPM: pythonbytes.fm/scout Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org … | Continue reading


@pythonbytes.fm | 1 month ago

AI needs a LOT of energy. But that is not its main problem.

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

AI needs a LOT of energy. But that is not its main problem.

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

Reading newspapers is more cool than reading a book or a Kindle

Want to look cool and trendy? Maybe you should try reading a newspaper. Howsoever outlandish that might sound, a recent survey of 2,000 British citizens has revealed reading newspapers adds to your style quotient and can enhance your appeal more than reading via a Kindle or anyth … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 1 month ago

Shots Fired for Nuclear Fusion, Literally

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

Shots Fired for Nuclear Fusion, Literally

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@backreaction.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

Flashpoint Smart Calendar with E Ink display helps keep you organized

The Flashpoint Smart Calendar is a multi-functional planner featuring a 6-inch monochrome E Ink display. It was crowdfunded successfully in mid-2023 by Flashpoint List on the Taobao platform and was shipped to its backers around end-2023. Now, it has made it market debut and can … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 1 month ago

Theologian to the Algorithm: Inspirations from Quilt Camp

On Wednesday morning, I had 15 squares that needed finishing. This morning, I have 8. In some ways, I thought I was making more progress. I thought I might be able to sew the whole top together, but I don't think that will happen this week. I am fine with that. I've gotten a chan … | Continue reading


@kristinberkey-abbott.blogspot.com | 1 month ago

Bizzabo, Cvent and RainFocus Lead the Way in New Report

Three event technology companies were named leaders from a total of 13 assessed in Gartner's latest report. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading


@meetings.skift.com | 1 month ago

France slaps Google with $270 million fine for misuse of news publishers’ data

Publishers have always found themselves at loggerheads with makers of generative AI data models over their use of often copyrighted material for training of the AI models. Now, in a fresh new twist, the competition authority in France, Autorité de la Concurrence has imposed a fin … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 1 month ago

#454: Data Pipelines with Dagster

Do you have data that you pull from external sources or is generated and appears at your digital doorstep? I bet that data needs processed, filtered, transformed, distributed, and much more. One of the biggest tools to create these data pipelines with Python is Dagster. And we ar … | Continue reading


@talkpython.fm | 1 month ago

UK bakery Greggs is latest victim of recent POS system outages

UK bakery chain Greggs is the latest victim of recent point of sale system outages that forced store closures at large retail chains over the past few weeks. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 1 month ago