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I downgraded to an iPhone 11 Pro Max - and there's not much I'm missing
9 to 5 Mac - 2 Aug 2023 23:46
When I recently wrote about the iPhone 15 Pro rumors I care about, I mentioned that upgrading to an wasn't exactly exciting since I get a new iPhone every year. But I never imagined I'd have to downgrade to an iPhone 11 ...
What is the difference between science and pseudoscience?
SPACE.com - 2 Aug 2023 17:00
Pseudoscience is a practice that, from the outside, looks like science, but upon closer inspection, is revealed to be nothing but. And what makes a practice look like science?
One does not simply buy the One Ring -- unless you're Post Malone
The Verge - 2 Aug 2023 21:20
Image: Brook Trafton / TikTok [In her best Cate Blanchett impression] The world is changed. It began with the forging of the great IP crossover between Magic: The Gathering and Lord of the Rings. In addition to rendering...
China Proposes Two-Hour Limit Per Day on Internet Access for Minors
Gizmodo - 2 Aug 2023 21:30
On Wednesday, China published new draft regulations to monitor the amount of time minors spend on the internet each day. The Cyberspace Administration of China's (CAC) proposal introduces a "minor mode," which would rest...
Google could be taking the Chrome out of ChromeOS
Engadget - 2 Aug 2023 18:40
Google has reportedly been working for years to separate the Chrome browser from Chrome OS, that's how entangled they are, and it looks like this project is ready to bear fruit. The solution seems to be a new-ish standal...
The first images from the ESA's Euclid telescope are here
BGR - 2 Aug 2023 02:25
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently launched the Euclid, a deep space telescope set to hunt for dark matter in our universe. The telescope launched … The post The first images from the ESA’s Euclid telescope are...
Deals: Take $450 Off 2021 MacBook Pro and $250 Off 2023 MacBook Pro in Latest Sales
Mac Rumors - 2 Aug 2023 19:16
Amazon and Expercom are offering steep discounts on the 2021 and 2023 MacBook Pro, with up to $450 off select models. All deals listed below have been automatically applied and do not require a coupon code. Note: MacRumo...
'Canned chili, hot dogs, and some Walmart popsicles...' When Your "Employee Appreciation" Meal Shows You're Not Appreciated At All
Twisted Sifter - 2 Aug 2023 13:15
Y'all, they didn't even get soda?
Iran's APT34 Hits UAE With Supply Chain Attack
Dark Reading - 2 Aug 2023 20:10
The prolific APT, also known as OilRig and MuddyWater, was caught targeting an IT company's government clients in the region, with the aim of carrying out cyber espionage.
Apple AirPods are on sale for $99 new, or $85 renewed
BGR - 2 Aug 2023 13:41
Apple’s various AirPods models are super popular among Apple fans for so many reasons. I myself have been an AirPods user since the 1st-generation model … The post Apple AirPods are on sale for $99 new, or $85 renewe...
Surprise hit Sound of Freedom has made more money in the US than the new Mission: Impossible
BGR - 2 Aug 2023 01:36
Barbenheimer isn’t the only phenomenon dominating the US box office right now. In addition to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer both drawing big … The post Surprise hit Sound of Freedom ha...
Calculations reveal high-resolution view of quarks inside protons
Phys.org - 2 Aug 2023 19:18
A collaboration of nuclear theorists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Temple University, Adam Mickiewicz University of Poland, and the University of Bo...
Apple reportedly won't release AI in 2024 as Google, Microsoft look to dominate the market
BGR - 2 Aug 2023 15:27
Apple is set to announce its earnings report on August 3. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote a preview of what to expect, and one of the … The post Apple reportedly won't release AI in 2024 as Google, Microsoft look to dominat...
Tesla Under Investigation Over Steering Control Complaints - CNET
CNET - 2 Aug 2023 00:55
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining the Model 3 and the Model Y.
Generative AI is Set to Revolutionize the Automotive Industry
ReadWrite - 2 Aug 2023 20:38
We're on the brink of a generative AI revolution that spans countless industries. For an automotive ecosystem that's ripe for […] The post Generative AI is Set to Revolutionize the Automotive Industry appeared first on...
ByteDance sued for allegedly collecting biometric data without consent
Engadget - 2 Aug 2023 19:24
ByteDance is facing a class-action lawsuit over claims that its CapCut video-editing app is vacuuming up data from its more than 200 million active users without consent. Among other things, the lawsuit, which was filed ...
This Dell 27-inch 4K monitor can be yours for just $300 today
Digital Trends - 2 Aug 2023 18:34
Today you can expand your computer's screen real estate with some savings on this 27-inch 4K monitor at Dell.
Ghost Kitchen Company Behind 'Revolting' Burger Accuses MrBeast of Bullying
Gizmodo - 2 Aug 2023 17:40
The feud between YouTuber James Donaldson, more commonly known as MrBeast, and ghost kitchen company Virtual Dining Concepts continues to rage on. After MrBeast filed a lawsuit against the company's poor performance in s...
Kuo says Apple is behind, and won't release generative AI in 2024
AppleInsider - 2 Aug 2023 16:47
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple can't make a ChatGPT app by 2024, but that is in conflict with other recent rumors about generative AI. Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park Ming-Chi Kuo has used Apple's forthcoming earning...
Apple wants a Vision Pro research software engineer to build science apps
AppleInsider - 2 Aug 2023 16:46
As Apple continues to crank out new developer preview builds of visionOS and readies a hardware seed program, the company is also looking for a research software engineer to join its Vision Pro development team. Apple Vi...
I never thought Twitter would let you hide your Blue checkmark out of shame
BGR - 2 Aug 2023 16:14
One of the first things Elon Musk broke at Twitter after he acquired the social network was the service’s Blue checkmark verification system. Musk thought … The post I never thought Twitter would let you hide your Bl...
Tesla Jailbreak Unlocks Theft of In-Car Paid Features
Dark Reading - 2 Aug 2023 16:00
Want heated seats for free? Self-driving in Europe despite a regulatory ban? Researchers have discovered the road to free car-modding on the popular Tesla EVs.