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Elon Musk Shared, Then Deleted X Post Absolving Hitler, Stalin and Mao of Genocide
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2025 00:44
The post falsely claimed that Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were not responsible for the murders of millions of people, but rather public sector workers were.
SpaceX Crew-10 folds traits, hopes into origami crane zero-g indicator
SPACE.com - 15 Mar 2025 07:00
What do you get when you fold together the contributions of four space station-bound astronauts from the U.S., Japan and Russia? A zero-gravity indicator in the form of a crocheted origami crane.
High-Sugar Diet Linked to Lung Cancer, Expanding Our Understanding of Diet's Impact
Discover - 15 Mar 2025 00:30
Discover how high-sugar diets contribute to more aggressive lung tumor growth -- and how this knowledge could shape future cancer treatments.
Google rolling out latest Gemini 2.0 models, free Deep Research to Android, iOS
9 to 5 Mac - 15 Mar 2025 22:26
Following the Thursday announcement, Google is widely rolling out the latest Gemini models, including 2.0 Flash Thinking (experimental), to the web, Android, and iOS apps. more...
Data Broker Brags About Having Highly Detailed Personal Information on Nearly All Internet Users
Gizmodo - 15 Mar 2025 14:00
The advertising industry is immensely powerful, and disturbingly opaque.
End-to-End Encrypted Texts Between Android and iPhone Are Coming
Wired - 15 Mar 2025 12:30
Plus: A nominee to lead CISA emerges, Elon Musk visits the NSA, a renowned crypto cracking firm's secret (and problematic) cofounder is revealed, and more.
AI dashcams enhance trucker safety while raising privacy concerns
Fox News - 15 Mar 2025 12:00
Dashcams that use artificial intelligence improve trucking safety and efficiency, but they also raise privacy concerns for drivers and pedestrians.
An AI Coding Assistant Refused to Write Code--and Suggested the User Learn to Do It Himself
Wired - 15 Mar 2025 11:00
The old "teach a man to fish" proverb, but for AI chatbots.
Malicious PyPI Packages Stole Cloud Tokens--Over 14,100 Downloads Before Removal
The Hacker News - 15 Mar 2025 07:55
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a malicious campaign targeting users of the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository with bogus libraries masquerading as "time" related utilities, but harboring hidden functionalit...
Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove 'Ideological Bias' From Powerful Models
Wired - 15 Mar 2025 01:29
A directive from the National Institute of Standards and Technology eliminates mention of "AI safety" and "AI fairness."
Greenhouse Gases Will Send Space Junk Spiraling Out of Control
Discover - 15 Mar 2025 00:45
Learn about the precarious state of satellites orbiting Earth, as greenhouse gas pollution puts them in danger of colliding and creating space debris.
Gemini AI is replacing Google Assistant on most mobile devices in 2025
BGR - 15 Mar 2025 00:17Herpes Virus Linked to Long-Term Brain and Neurological Problems
Neuroscience News - 15 Mar 2025 23:27
A new study reveals that herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), commonly known for causing cold sores, can travel through the nasal cavity directly to the brain, causing severe and lasting neurological symptoms. In animal exper...
See Firefly's Blue Ghost lander bathed in red during solar eclipse captured from the moon
Engadget - 15 Mar 2025 22:32Explore Apple 2025 Products Roadmap
The Mac Observer - 15 Mar 2025 22:23
Explore Apple 2025 Products Roadmap Apple follows annual release cycles for its products, so it’s pretty easy to guess what we might see in 2025. While some things are certain, like the new iPhone 17 lineup for example...
Intelligence and dual-use commercial satellites launch on Transporter-13
Space News - 15 Mar 2025 22:16
Among the 74 payloads on SpaceX's Transporter-13 mission was a technology demonstrator from the National Reconnaissance Office The post Intelligence and dual-use commercial satellites launch on Transporter-13 appeared fi...
The Lilo & Stitch Trailer Has Given Disney Another Brag-Worthy Milestone
Gizmodo - 15 Mar 2025 22:15
Looks like Disney's putting its live-action faith in the Lilo & Stitch remake and taking the chance to highlight its social media impact.
SpaceX will launch Tesla's humanoid Optimus robot to Mars next year
Digital Trends - 15 Mar 2025 22:04
SpaceX chief Elon Musk says the Starship rocket will put Tesla's Optimus robot on Mars in 2026, followed by human landings that are likely to happen in 2029.
OnePlus 13R: Cheap and Snappy Smartphone with 6,000-mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery Cell
The Gadget Flow - 15 Mar 2025 22:00
The OnePlus 13R mixes top-notch tech with cool looks for folks craving speed and flair. –Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it handles the latest games with ease. Qualcomm's AI Engine powers it. UFS 4.0...
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 16, #174
CNET - 15 Mar 2025 22:00
Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 174, for Sunday, March 16.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 16, #378
CNET - 15 Mar 2025 22:00
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 378 for Sunday, March 16.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 16, #644
CNET - 15 Mar 2025 22:00
Hints and answers for Connections for March 16, #644.