LLM 0.14, with support for GPT-4o

LLM 0.14, with support for GPT-4o It's been a while since the last LLM release. This one adds support for OpenAI's new model: llm -m gpt-4o "fascinate me" Also a new llm logs -r (or --response) option for getting back just the response from your last prompt, without wrapping it … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 29 minutes ago

Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn’t Get the Basics Right

Let me cut to the chase: sadly, I don’t have a new iPad Pro to review today on MacStories. I was able to try one in London last week, and, as I wrote, I came away impressed with the hardware. However, I didn’t get a chance to use a new iPad Pro over the past […] | Continue reading


@macstories.net | 30 minutes ago

Angel Baby, a story of doomed loved, and changing Australian accents

A scene from Angel Baby, a film by Michael Rymer, depicting stars Jacqueline McKenzie and John Lynch. Angel Baby, trailer, is the 1995 debut feature of Australian filmmaker Michael Rymer. You may have seen some of his other work: Battlestar Galactica, Hannibal, both TV series, an … | Continue reading


@disassociated.com | 30 minutes ago

Parkgoer confronts fellow visitor for feeding wildlife at national park: 'I'm just wondering if we were in the wrong'

Our national parks don't just have beautiful landscapes; they are sanctuaries for education and preservation. Parkgoer confronts fellow visitor for feeding wildlife at national park: 'I'm just wondering if we were in the wrong' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 30 minutes ago

iPad Pro M4 Review in Progress: It’s So Pretty, I Wish It Were a MacBook

The latest M4 iPad Pro is easily the most exciting thing Apple has released this year so far. Yes, it’s even more exciting than the Vision Pro. But why, you ask? What, just because it’s smaller and lighter than the Pro from two years ago? The big reason why is the new, pretty OLE … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 30 minutes ago

The Jim Henson Company’s Live-Action Grendel Cast Includes Jeff Bridges, Dave Bautista, & Bryan Cranston

The project is based on John Gardner's 1971 novel that tells the story of Beowulf through the monster's eyes. The post The Jim Henson Company’s Live-Action Grendel Cast Includes Jeff Bridges, Dave Bautista, & Bryan Cranston appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 49 minutes ago

People Are Going to Fall in Love With the Flirty GPT-4 Omni

OpenAI unveiled GPT-4o on Monday, showcasing the real-time audio features that make it seem like Spike Jonze’s film Her is now becoming a reality. Just like in the movie, OpenAI gave ChatGPT a dynamic, friendly, and arguably flirty, voice that truly sounds just like a human. I’m … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 55 minutes ago

Unwanted AI-generated content has a name: slop

Seen at Simon Willison’s Weblog: Not all promotional content is spam, and not all AI-generated content is slop. But if it’s mindlessly generated and thrust upon someone who didn’t ask for it, slop is the perfect term for it. Spam and slop. Now there’s a diet guaranteed to be bad … | Continue reading


@disassociated.com | 1 hour ago

Interview With the Vampire Takes a Fraught Trip to Paris in the Season 2 Premiere

Season two of Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire picks right back up with Louis (Jacob Anderson), now joined by fellow vampire Armand (Assad Zaman), as he recounts to Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) what happened when he and Claudia (Delainey Hayles)fled to Europe after leaving … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

‘Queen Rock Montreal’ Debuts on Disney + May 15th with IMAX Enhanced Sound by DTS

Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, “Queen Rock Montreal” will make its global streaming premiere May 15 on Disney+ as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS. The Details Experience rock & roll … | Continue reading


@thedisneyblog.com | 1 hour ago

The 10/30 Rule Gave Me a Cleaner Kitchen and Healthier Budget, and Made My House More Efficient

Here are five different ways I've put this tip into practice around my home. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Making a Massive Marshmallow, a Giant Chicken Nugget, and More

THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE MAY 11, 2024, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. On social media, I’ve watched a lot of videos of people making tiny food. There's something about seeing a person crafting a mini plate of pancakes or a pe … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - New Word

Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: Genuinely ashamed how much time was wasted on this. Today's News: | Continue reading


@smbc-comics.com | 1 hour ago

What has changed in macOS Sonoma 14.5?

A relatively small update, with two new private frameworks named Cosmo and Tabi! | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 1 hour ago

Why are auroras different colors?

Auroras occur when charged solar particles bash into Earth's magnetic field and funnel toward the poles. The types of atoms these particles hit determines the color of light emitted. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Relive Your Childhood Summers With This Banana Split Recipe

Make a perfect banana split, loaded with three types of ice cream, three sauces, nuts, whipped cream, cherries, and anything else you want to throw on top. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

INC ransomware source code selling on hacking forums for $300,000

A cybercriminal using the name "salfetka" claims to be selling the source code of INC Ransom, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation launched in August 2023. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 1 hour ago

Vermont Is One Signature Away From Making Big Oil Pay for Climate Change

A first-of-its-kind attempt to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages is nearly through the finish line in Vermont. Both branches of the state legislature voted to pass the Climate Superfund Act last week, which would hit oil and gas companies with a bill for the cost … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 1 hour ago

Anti-intoxicating gel claimed to keep alcohol out of the bloodstream

If you enjoy having a drink with friends every so often but don't want to get drunk, then a new gel may be just what you're looking for. The ingestible substance is said to help keep alcohol from entering the bloodstream, and from damaging the liver. Continue Reading Category: He … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Burger King announces price change of plant-based menu items: 'Our aim is to offer guests a free choice — without compromising on taste'

"Providing a strong impetus to try our plant-based options." Burger King announces price change of plant-based menu items: 'Our aim is to offer guests a free choice — without compromising on taste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Cyril Callister Museum in Beaufort, Australia

Opened in May 2023 (the 100th anniversary of the invention of Vegemite), this quirky little museum resides in servo@23, a repurposed '50's petrol station in Beaufort, Victoria. Travelers from Melbourne en route to the Grampians drive right past it. The museum is primarily an ode … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

Black Basta ransomware group is imperiling critical infrastructure, groups warn

Threat group has targeted 500 organizations. One is currently struggling to cope. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Startup Sends Bluetooth Into Low Earth Orbit

A recent Bluetooth connection between a device on Earth and a satellite in orbit signals a potential new space race—this time, for global location-tracking networks. Seattle-based startup Hubble Network announced today that it had a letter of understanding with San Francisco-base … | Continue reading


@spectrum.ieee.org | 1 hour ago

Photographing an unusual aurora in southeastern Michigan

Last weekend, a strong geomagnetic storm resulted in an aurora being somewhat visible where I live in southeastern Michigan. This is unusual! I didn’t have that much time to prepare for it, but I wanted to share my photos (the Flickr album is embedded above) and note what worked … | Continue reading


@dzombak.com | 1 hour ago

My Simple but Brilliant Grocery List Trick That Makes Shopping 100x Easier

I’m in and out of the store much quicker now. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Welcome to io9's Summer Movie Preview, 1984 Edition

The summer movie season is here—and, before we dive into what’s in store for 2024, let’s turn the clock back 40 years to one of the best summers of all time: 1984. *Jumps in Time Machine* Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

A Dozen Cucumber Recipes, From Pickles and Sandwiches to Soups and Stir-Fries

Twelve of our best recipes that feature cucumbers, including salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, slushes, and refreshing infused water. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

These 3-Wheeled E-Bikes Are Designed By & For Golfers

Fairway Bikes says its 3-wheeled e-bike is a “game-changer” for both golfers and golf courses, as it allows players to “Play faster, move freely, and get active” on the course, while also reducing turf impact and increasing profits due to the bikes’ “no-cost maintenance” when com … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Barbarella Remake May Have Edgar Wright as Director

Sydney Sweeney will be starring in the remake The post Barbarella Remake May Have Edgar Wright as Director appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

This 3-Ingredient Strawberry Sauce Is Ready in Under 15 Minutes

This silky strawberry sauce recipe is quick and versatile. Drizzle it on ice cream, cake, custards, yogurt, and more. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

Family Movie Nights: Teen-Friendly Comedy Movies to Watch with the Whole Family on Netflix

Netflix movie nights with the whole family! Comedy, Sci-Fi Adventures, genres to cover all. Here are four must-watch picks for some laugh-out-loud moments with your teens. | Continue reading


@tasteofprose.com | 1 hour ago

Granite Is No Longer the Most Popular Kitchen Countertop — Here’s What Is

Any guesses as to what the new countertop du jour might be? READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Michael Oren: Is America Still Israel's Ally?

The White House apparently knows where Hamas leaders are hiding—but hasn't shared that intelligence. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 2 hours ago

Léa Seydoux to Star in Fantasy Film, The Unknown, From Anatomy of a Fall Co-Writer

How is the film a fantasy? We'll leave it to the filmmakers to explain... The post Léa Seydoux to Star in Fantasy Film, The Unknown, From Anatomy of a Fall Co-Writer appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 2 hours ago

Gen Z Makes Less Millennials Did at the Same Age

Gen Z is making less than millennials made a decade ago at the same age. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Apple Is Bringing AI Transcription to Voice Memos, and I Can't Wait

I often use the iPhone’s Voice Memos at product briefings for interviews. As you can imagine, transcribing a 20-minute recording could be tedious. Thankfully, AppleInsider has learned of an AI-powered update coming to the Voice Memos and Notes apps on iPhone that will soon be abl … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Four from MIT named 2024 Knight-Hennessy Scholars

The fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 2 hours ago

Melinda Gates Set to Resign From the Gates Foundation

American philanthropist Melinda French Gates will resign from her post as co-chair of the Gates Foundation, the organization she co-founded with her ex-husband Bill Gates. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Dollar General Made This Major Change in Stores, and Shoppers Aren’t Happy

Employees have something to say about it, too! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Not Just Auroras: Here's the Tech That Got Hit by This Weekend's Solar Storm

On Friday, Earth was hit by the strongest geomagnetic storm in 20 years. Intense solar activity sent bursts of radiation toward Earth, causing fluctuations in the upper atmosphere that led to disruptions in the power grid and radio blackouts, among other technologies and infrastr … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

OpenAI Introduces GPT-4o

Ina Fried, Axios: OpenAI Monday announced a new flagship model, dubbed GPT-4o, that brings more powerful capabilities to all its customers, including smarter, faster real-time voice interactions. The presentation was broadcast live and it is worth watching, particularly the last … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 2 hours ago

May 13 2024, 3:13pm

“Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.” —Aldous Huxley Reply via email or Mastodon. | Continue reading


@campegg.com | 2 hours ago

Villa with Multiple Exits to Courtyards and Fields

Villa with Multiple Exits, designed by Plesner Architects with interior design by Keren Gans, is located on a spacious plot in a moshav within the Sharon region of Israel. Facing a serene landscape of fields, this single-story residence was established for a family of five Contin … | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 2 hours ago

Pluralistic: AI "art" and uncanniness (13 May 2024)

Today's links AI "art" and uncanniness: "A meaning that does not stem from organizing intention." Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: … | Continue reading


@pluralistic.net | 2 hours ago

Hello GPT-4o

Hello GPT-4o OpenAI announced a new model today: GPT-4o, where the o stands for "omni". It looks like this is the gpt2-chatbot we've been seeing in the Chat Arena the past few weeks. GPT-4o doesn't seem to be a huge leap ahead of GPT-4 in terms of "intelligence" - whatever that m … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 2 hours ago

Botnet sent millions of emails in LockBit Black ransomware campaign

Since April, millions of phishing emails have been sent through the Phorpiex botnet to conduct a large-scale LockBit Black ransomware campaign. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 2 hours ago

The Unexpected Tile Trend Taking 2024 by Storm (It’s a ’70s Throwback!)

You’d never expect to see this ’70s staple in a kitchen. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Gardener demonstrates cost-effective hack to transform discarded materials into plant-watering system: 'This is amazing'

"Literally was stressing." Gardener demonstrates cost-effective hack to transform discarded materials into plant-watering system: 'This is amazing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago