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Fix: Weather Not Loading on Apple Watch
The Mac Observer - 17 Feb 2024 08:14
Fix: Weather Not Loading on Apple Watch I was in need of a fix for the Weather Complication not loading properly on my Apple Watch SE. Living in Ohio, I often don’t know if I should bring an umbrella, snow boots or sun...
Gore Verbinski Returns to Movies with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
Gizmodo - 17 Feb 2024 17:30
Once upon a time, Gore Verbinski was releasing movies at a reliable cadence, from Mouse Hunt and The Ring to the Pirates of the Carribean trilogy. Things took a turn in the 2010s with a pair of box office bombs: 2013's T...
I tried the Apple Vision Pro. Here's why it won't replace my iPhone
Digital Trends - 17 Feb 2024 19:00
Thanks to a demo at the Apple Store, I tried out the Apple Vision Pro. Will it replace my iPhone? No ... at least not yet.
Is it a 3-wheeler or a 2-wheel E-scooter? How about both
Fox News - 17 Feb 2024 17:00
The Surge S32 electric vehicle quickly transforms from a three-wheeler to a two-wheeled scooter. The conversion only takes three minutes and a push of a button.
Google open sources file-identifying Magika AI for malware hunters and others
The Register - 17 Feb 2024 04:10
Cool, but it's 2024 - needs more hype, hand wringing, and flashy staged demos to be proper ML Google has open sourced Magika, an in-house machine-learning-powered file identifier, as part of its AI Cyber Defense Initiati...
New NASA Report Suggests We Could See Space-Based Power After 2050
Universe Today - 17 Feb 2024 03:25
Space-based solar power (SBSP) has been in the news recently, with the successful test of a solar power demonstrator in space taking place last summer. While the concept is fundamentally sound, there are plenty of hurdle...
Amazon, one of the world's largest employers, has called the National Labor Relations Board 'unconstitutional'
Engadget - 17 Feb 2024 03:15Husband Complained About The Smell Of His Wife's Cooking, So She Stopped Making Him Dinner For A While
Twisted Sifter - 17 Feb 2024 16:35
Listen, friends… If someone else is cooking for you, it’s best to just zip your lip and enjoy (or pretend to enjoy) the food. Is that so hard? Apparently…the answer is YES. And this person had a funny story to tell...
All That Rain Is Driving Up Cases of a Deadly Fungal Disease in California
Wired - 17 Feb 2024 15:00
Valley fever is thriving as California swings widely between drought and flooding.
Apple reportedly paused development on foldable iPhones, but here's why that could be a good sign
BGR - 17 Feb 2024 04:04
In a matter of days, we saw not one but a couple of reports detailing Apple’s purported plans for foldable iPhones. That includes a story … The post Apple reportedly paused development on foldable iPhones, but here�...
Japan's new H3 rocket reaches orbit for 1st time (video)
SPACE.com - 17 Feb 2024 03:11
Japan's new H3 rocket reached orbit for the first time today (Feb. 16), bouncing back from a failure on its debut test flight nearly a year ago.
Thanks to OpenAI, it's never been clearer that Sundar Pichai is Google's Steve Ballmer
BGR - 17 Feb 2024 02:33
A poll earlier this month on the jobs site Blind asked users to click yes or no in response to the following statement: “Sundar Pichai … The post Thanks to OpenAI, it’s never been clearer that Sundar Pichai is Goog...
Realism of OpenAI's Sora video generator raises security concerns
New Scientist - 17 Feb 2024 02:30
The latest AI model capable of converting text into video is attracting praise from some AI researchers, while also raising concerns about the risks of video deepfakes during global elections in 2024
When A.I. Can Make a Movie, What Does "Video" Even Mean?
The New Yorker - 17 Feb 2024 01:23
Sora, the new text-to-video system from OpenAI, doesn't make recordings--it renders ideas.
FTC rule finalized -- governments and business protected from AI impersonation scams
ReadWrite - 17 Feb 2024 01:10
The Federal Trade Commission has approved a regulation prohibiting impersonating a government agency or commercial entity, and it is pursuing […] The post FTC rule finalized — governments and business protected from ...
Worker Showed How Her Boss Heartlessly Fired Her In A Text Message, But Her Response Shows A Great Attitude. - 'I probably shouldn't be working for a company like that.'
Twisted Sifter - 17 Feb 2024 23:42
Shame on them!
Luc Besson Will Take a Stab at Directing Dracula
Gizmodo - 17 Feb 2024 23:15
There've been a lot of versions of Dracula running around in pop culture. Within the past decade, he's been on a boat, ran a hotel, and been incredibly depressed after his wife was murdered, and we eat it up (almost) eve...
Donald Trump Launches Website Selling $400 Sneakers But Claims It's 'Not Political'
Gizmodo - 17 Feb 2024 23:05
Donald Trump made an appearance at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Saturday to announce a new website that sells Trump-branded sneakers for as much as $400. But if you take a close look at the fine print, this isn't part ...
Goal Zero Yeti 500 portable power station keeps you powered up at home and on the go
The Gadget Flow - 17 Feb 2024 23:00
Make sure you have reliable, clean energy wherever you go with the Goal Zero Yeti 500 portable power station. Whether you’re camping, on a road trip, or facing a power outage, it offers a convenient solution for your e...
Researchers Have Finally Recorded Plants "Talking" On Camera And Warning Each Other About Attacking Insects
Twisted Sifter - 17 Feb 2024 22:22
This is legit amazing to see!
Air Canada loses court case after its chatbot hallucinated fake policies to a customer
Mashable - 17 Feb 2024 22:15
Air Canada was ordered to reimburse a customer in lawsuit over the airline's chatbot giving out inaccurate policy information.
Snag Discounts of Up to 60% on Amazon Devices During Its Presidents Day Weekend Sale - CNET
CNET - 17 Feb 2024 22:12
In the lead-up to Presidents Day, there are a lot of great bargains you can grab from Amazon, including deals on Echo devices, tablets, smart lights and a lot more.