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Montana is about to become the first state to ban TikTok
Engadget - 14 Apr 2023 23:18
Montana is poised to become the first state to ban TikTok. The state's legislature passed a bill requiring app stores to block the app in the state. The bill, which passed 54 - 43, will now head to Republican Governor Gr...
FBI Arrests 21-Year-Old Airman in Connection with Pentagon Leaks
Gizmodo - 14 Apr 2023 00:00
A Massachusetts service member who has been described as both a "young, racist gun enthusiast" and an internet "troll" has been arrested in connection with the series of national security leaks that have roiled the U.S. ...
European Data Protection Board Launches ChatGPT Task Force
Gizmodo - 14 Apr 2023 15:10
The EU's European Data Protection Board, or EDPB, is launching a task force to monitor ChatGPT, a move that indicates that the bloc's privacy regulators are getting serious about looking into the LLM's potential privacy ...
Microsoft brings Bing's AI chatbot to its iOS and Android SwiftKey apps
Engadget - 14 Apr 2023 13:35Melissa Barrera Is Reuniting With Her Scream Directors for a Mysterious Universal Monster Movie
Gizmodo - 14 Apr 2023 01:15
Radio Silence--directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and producer Chad Villella--successfully rebooted one of horror's biggest franchises with Scream and Scream VI. Now they've tapped the star of those films...
Stability AI's New 'XL' Is a Super Powered Deepfake Generator for Businesses
Gizmodo - 14 Apr 2023 00:01
As more companies realize it costs quite a bit to create generative AI content, we may be coming to the end of free, open source AI models. One of the biggest companies that once proclaimed open source from the rooftops ...
Montana Just Passed the First State TikTok Ban
Gizmodo - 14 Apr 2023 23:47
Montana made history on Friday by becoming the first state legislature to approve a wholesale TikTok affecting nearly all devices in the state. The first-of-its-kind ban, which goes far beyond previous state efforts bann...
Emergency Rule Seriously Restricts Trans Healthcare in Missouri
Gizmodo - 14 Apr 2023 23:40
Gender-affirming healthcare is now much more difficult, nigh impossible, to access in Missouri, even for adults. Medical treatments, including hormones, puberty blockers, and surgeries, though widely accepted as safe and...
Elon Musk Is Reportedly Looking To Build An OpenAI Rival Outside Of Twitter
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 23:39
According to sources aware of his plans, Elon Musk is building a high-profile team of AI researchers and engineers for the new startup.
Mint Mobile Increases Monthly Data Caps: What Subscribers Should Know
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 23:35
Mint Mobile, the prepaid carrier with Ryan Reynolds at the helm, is going to be acquired by T-Mobile. Following that news is an increase in monthly data caps.
10 James Webb Space Telescope Images That Are Changing The Way We See The Universe
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 23:26
After decades of planning, the James Webb Space Telescope launched on Christmas Day 2021. Here are some of the most important images it has sent us so far.
The 'Top Gun: Maverick' Scene That's Impossible According To A Fighter Pilot
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 23:21
"Top Gun: Maverick" is the sequel to the 1986 iconic blockbuster "Top Gun" and features at least one scene that's impossible in real life.
The Story Behind Janis Joplin's Psychedelic Porsche 356 C
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 23:13
Janis Joplin had a Porche 356 C that was covered in a fully customized paint job that was a sight to behold. We have the story behind the car and the artist.
The Fan-Favorite Xbox One Feature Missing On The Series X
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 22:50
While the Xbox One was criticized for its focus on non-gaming integration, one feature that would actually be a welcome return for Xbox Series X|S isn't coming.
Microsoft Edge Tests Desktop Sidebar For Easier Bing Chat AI Access
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 22:48
Microsoft is experimenting with a new Edge feature that puts the web browser's vertical sidebar permanently on one side of your computer's screen.
Microsoft Says It'll Make The New Xbox Home UI More Balanced
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 22:28
Microsoft is planning to update its Xbox Home user interface, and it promises it will make the experience more balanced, getting rid of its crowded nature.
NASA Wants an International Fleet of Spacecraft to Monitor Asteroid Flyby
Gizmodo - 14 Apr 2023 22:25
Asteroid Apophis is scheduled for a brief rendezvous with Earth and NASA is hoping to get a good view of the close encounter in order to prepare for potentially hazardous visits by other rocky bodies.
How To Clear The WhatsApp Cache On Your Android Phone
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 22:09
If WhatsApp is suddenly starting to work slowly, or is otherwise having issues with basic functionality, there's an easy step to help reset the app.
What Is A Bobber Motorcycle (And What Makes It Special)?
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 22:08
Bobber motorcycles are a unique kind of motorcycle with a fun, yet practical history. We'll tell you what they are and where they came from.
Garmin Edge 540 series cycling computers have button controls & targeted adaptive coaching
The Gadget Flow - 14 Apr 2023 22:00
Prepare for upcoming races or personal milestones with the Garmin Edge 540 series cycling computers. This bike gadget comes with button controls and targeted adaptive coaching. In fact, you get daily suggested workouts a...
Ben Schwartz on Balancing Scripted Comedy and Improv in Renfield | io9 Interview
Gizmodo - 14 Apr 2023 21:45
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Settings On Mac OS Ventura That Are Ruining Your Apple Experience
Slash Gear - 14 Apr 2023 21:13
Mac OS Ventura is the company's most streamlined OS update yet, but these settings should be toggled for the most optimized experience.