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The IRS Is Using AI to Target the Ultra-Wealthy for Tax Violations
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 22:40
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is adding artificial intelligence tools to crack down on potential tax violations, the agency announced on Friday. The IRS claims it will be focusing on wealthy taxpayers who have used ...
Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Ars Technica - 8 Sep 2023 00:35
Chrome now directly tracks users, generates a "topic" list it shares with advertisers.
The AI-assistant wars heat up with Claude Pro, a new ChatGPT Plus rival
Ars Technica - 8 Sep 2023 22:37
For $20 a month, Claude fans can get 5x higher usage limits, early access to new features.
Scientists Stumped by 'Golden Orb' From Seafloor That's 'Biological in Origin'
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 16:01
A team of researchers exploring the seafloor off Alaska last week recovered a peculiar brassy-yellow object at a depth of over 2 miles (3.2 kilometers). The researchers still don't know what it is.
Beyond SpaceX: The Rising Stars of the U.S. Rocket Industry
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 16:08
While traditional giants like Northrop Grumman and United Launch Alliance continue to contribute to space exploration with decades of experience, a new wave of ambitious and pioneering companies is rising.
Satellite Photos Reveal Extent of Floods at This Year's Burning Man
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 23:30
Tens of thousands of Burning Man attendees in Nevada's Black Rock Desert had to trudge through rain and mud last Friday and into last weekend after an unusual bout of rain in the region.
Legendary Lost Star Wars X-Wing Model Going Up for Auction
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 23:30
Just four "hero" X-Wings were created by ILM to film Star Wars' climactic battle over Yavin IV against the Death Star--primary models detailed enough to be used for close-up shots and major action sequences. Now one of t...
George A. Romero's Final Zombie Movie Takes a Big Step Forward
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 22:45
Twilight of the Dead is coming, and the long-promised last zombie movie to come from the mind of horror legend George A. Romero, who died in 2017, now has a director: Brad Anderson, whose genre bona fides include 2001 cr...
X seems to be slipping unlabeled ads into people's feeds
Engadget - 8 Sep 2023 22:42
X, the company formerly known as Twitter, may not be labeling its ads properly, putting it at risk of -- once again -- running afoul of the FTC. There have been numerous reports over the last several days of ads appearin...
The AI-generated fake Drake and The Weeknd track is 'not eligible' for a Grammy
Engadget - 8 Sep 2023 22:09
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. is setting the record straight. After Variety reported earlier this week that an AI-generated track echoing the voices of Drake and The Weeknd would be considered for a Grammy Award...
Atari 2600+ retro gaming console plays cartridges from both Atari 2600 and 7800 models
The Gadget Flow - 8 Sep 2023 22:00
Play hundreds of Atari’s original cartridges with the Atari 2600+ retro gaming console. It’s compatible with the original 2600 & 7800 cartridges. Check out its excellent features: -10-in-1 Game Cartridge: The cons...
The Fallen Jedi of Ahsoka's 'Fallen Jedi,' Ranked
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 22:00
This week's episode of Ahsoka, "Fallen Jedi," had a lot of Jedi in it. Perhaps even more than you might have first noticed! But did it have fallen Jedi, as promised by the title? Actually, yes! In fact, so many of the Je...
The US Is Apparently Backed Up And Running Short on Laxatives
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 21:50
It might be time for Americans to start eating more fiber. The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of laxative products, according to a report this week from the Wall Street Journal. One alleged reason for the short supply i...
Star Trek Is Celebrating Its Birthday With... Kid Cudi?
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 21:30
Today marks 57 years since "The Man Trap," the first episode of Star Trek to be broadcast on TV, hit screens--and to celebrate, Kid Cudi is going where many others have gone before: a very peculiar brand deal.
Actually, That AI Drake and The Weeknd Song Is Not Eligible for a Grammy
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 21:25
The saga of the AI-generated song that sounds like The Weeknd and Drake continues. After the head honcho behind the Grammys indicated that "Heart on My Sleeve" would be eligible for the award, it appears that the track i...
The most interesting keyboard released this week is also the cheapest
Ars Technica - 8 Sep 2023 21:05
Keychron challenges expectations for a budget mechanical keyboard.
Roblox is finally coming to PlayStation in October
Engadget - 8 Sep 2023 21:02Fortnite creative lead Donald Mustard is retiring from Epic Games
Engadget - 8 Sep 2023 20:55Gears Technica: Favorite coffee-making setups from the Ars Technica staff
Ars Technica - 8 Sep 2023 20:45
From espresso to Nespresso, we share our favorite coffee setups.
Hayao Miyazaki Will Not Be Retiring With The Boy and the Heron
Gizmodo - 8 Sep 2023 20:15
At the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of The Boy and the Heron, news broke that Hayao Miyazaki's retirement plans may have been announced too soon.
Patreon app adds simple Discord-like group chats
Engadget - 8 Sep 2023 20:13
Patreon creators have a new option to interact with fans, as the subscription platform just rolled out a group chat feature. This community chat allows creators to interact with adoring fans, but also lets subscribers ta...
Google shows off the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 ahead of launch
Ars Technica - 8 Sep 2023 20:10
After a few leaks, Google just went ahead and made these devices official.