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AI's exclusion of Indigenous voices is history repeating itself
Mashable - 1 Oct 2023 11:00
Meggan Van Harten, and her agency Design de Plume, focus on Indigenous accessibility in digital design. They've spotted a gap in AI-based accessibility tools that mirrors a history of Indigenous exclusion.
'Six months later I get a series of desperate phone calls.' Laid Off Worker Is Told By Superiors He Must Delete Company Files From His Personal Disk Drives. So He Maliciously Complies.
Twisted Sifter - 1 Oct 2023 07:40
Seems like these people got what the deserved.
Apple acknowledges iPhone 15 Pro overheating issue, says it's not the hardware
Android Authority - 1 Oct 2023 06:30
Apple says bug in iOS 17 and some unoptimized third-party apps are to blame.
'Full time state job and I'm homeless.' Employee For The State Was Told She Has To Work From Home, But She's Currently Can't Afford A Home
Twisted Sifter - 1 Oct 2023 16:37
It's tough out there, fam.
How Insect Brains Melt and Rewire During Metamorphosis
Wired - 1 Oct 2023 14:00Superbugs are on the rise. How can we prevent antibiotics from becoming obsolete?
Live Science - 1 Oct 2023 13:01
Improving our "stewardship" of antibiotics is key to preventing bacteria from gaining resistance to the essential drugs.
Indian spacecraft heads towards center of solar system
Phys.org - 1 Oct 2023 12:31
India's sun-monitoring spacecraft has crossed a landmark point on its journey to escape "the sphere of Earth's influence", its space agency said, days after the disappointment of its moon rover failing to awaken.
Meta technology chief defends tech titan's AI strategy
Phys.org - 1 Oct 2023 12:23
Meta's chief technology officer is quick to push back on assertions that the company has fallen behind rivals like ChatGPT in the explosive surge across the tech industry in generative AI.
One scientist's journey from the Middle East to MIT
MIT - 1 Oct 2023 06:00
Through his leadership and vision, McGovern Institute postdoc Ubadah Sabbagh aims to improve the scientific process in the US and abroad.
Company Fires Worker "For Not Pulling Their Weight". Years Later He Finds The Company Using His Google Drive. So They Take Sweet Revenge.
Twisted Sifter - 1 Oct 2023 22:32
Good luck buddy!
Reader question: Is it safe to hit the 'unsubscribe' button on spam?
Fox News - 1 Oct 2023 22:20
Tired of a clogged inbox with unwanted emails from companies you don't recall signing up for? Unsubscribing: what's the catch.
iOttie iON Wireless Duo charger stand review: The best Made for Google charging accessory
Android Central - 1 Oct 2023 22:00
iOttie only makes the Made for Google version of its iON Wireless Duo charger stand. Is this wireless charger worth your while? Find out in our review.
Moen Tenon Japandi-style smart faucet collection is optimally designed for your kitchen
The Gadget Flow - 1 Oct 2023 22:00
Enjoy incredible kitchen convenience with the Moen Tenon Japandi-style smart faucet collection. It uses high-powered technology, delivering fast spray power and a seamless and secure design. - 3 platforms: Choose the ...
Crypto industry grapples with FTX fallout as trial looms
Phys.org - 1 Oct 2023 21:53
The collapse of cryptocurrency platform FTX, whose disgraced former boss goes on trial this week, sparked shock waves worldwide, with regulators still seeking to get to grips with the sector.
Supernovae Struck the Earth 3 Million and 7 Million Years Ago
Universe Today - 1 Oct 2023 21:47
A recent study examines how the Earth was hit by blasts from supernovae (plural form of supernova (SN)) that occurred 3 million years ago (Mya) and 7 Mya with the goal of ascertaining the distances of where these blasts ...
Neuro-Insights of the Week From Neuroscience News, October 1, 2023
Neuroscience News - 1 Oct 2023 21:47
This week in neuroscience offers groundbreaking insights: "Game of Thrones" enthusiasts, when lonely, neurologically equate favorite characters to real friends; there's a common brain circuit among different substance di...
You Might Be Able To Get Some Free Money if You Used Google Between 2006 And 2013
Twisted Sifter - 1 Oct 2023 21:35
Free money is free money!
Tesla rolls out an updated Model Y in China but keeps the same starting price
The Verge - 1 Oct 2023 21:21
The new Model Y for China looks a lot like the old one. | Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge Tesla's China arm announced in a WeChat post Sunday morning that it released a new Model Y with design and performance tweaks th...
Assassin's Creed Mirage launch guide: Release date, preorder, file size, and more
BGR - 1 Oct 2023 21:06
From 2007 to 2020, gamers never had to wait more than two years for Ubisoft to release a new Assassin’s Creed game. That streak was … The post Assassin’s Creed Mirage launch guide: Release date, preorder, file size...
'Significant and unexpected': Dying star spits out a sun's worth of mass just before going supernova
Live Science - 1 Oct 2023 21:00
A supernova, pinpointed by amateur astronomers, could reveal unexpected new steps in the deaths of massive stars.
Open Channel: Tell Us Your Thoughts on Saw X and The Creator
Gizmodo - 1 Oct 2023 20:35
September can sometimes be a dead month for movies, but for 2023, this month is ending with two pretty big tentpoles in the theaters.
Ask Kurt: Is it more secure to use my cellphone data vs WiFi?
Fox News - 1 Oct 2023 20:26
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what the difference is between using cellular data or a WiFi network and shows you which is most secure.