Voice Actors Sue Company Whose AI Sounds Like Them
1KNYT > Technology / 16h
Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing. The company denies it did anything wrong.
Breeze Airways Still Losing Money, But Improving
4KOne Mile at a Time / 17h
In 2021, we saw the launch of Breeze Airways, a new ultra low cost carrier founded by serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman (also behind JetBlue, WestJet, Azul, and more). On the surface, the carrier’s business model seemed like a huge value-add for the traveling public — the airline primarily flies Airbus A220s in a very comfortable configuration in point-to-point markets that are underserv
Google is using its Gemini AI to boost education platforms
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Google has announced Gemini Education, a new generative AI suite designed to cater to the needs of learning facilities and students. The program, which is only available to those over 18 years old, offers eligible Google Workspace accounts access to Gemini’s GenAI functionalities. The broadened access to Google’s AI will give educational account holder access to the usual array of Gemini features
Reddit shares jump after OpenAI ChatGPT deal
42BBC News / 5h
OpenAI and Reddit reach deal that will give ChatGPT access to content on the social media platform.
Fury v Usyk: Can Undisputed bring boxing back to video games?
35BBC News / 5h
How a small British developer hopes to put boxing back in contention in the video game sports genre.
Act fast: Lie-flat business class to Europe as low as 45,00 miles each way
26The Points Guy / 5h
It’s been a good week for business-class deal hunters. We saw incredible Air France Flying Blue business-class award space earlier this week and then stumbled upon first-class flights to Hawaii as low as 40,000 each way. But right now, you can fly up to four people to Europe in lie-flat business class as low as 45,000 miles each way. The deal was first reported by Frequent Miler , which flagged t
Google is giving Android users hands-free navigation and a way to talk with emojis
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google is rolling out several new accessibility-focused features to platforms like Android and ChromeOS, timed to Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 16. Leading the long list is the arrival of Project Gameface on Android . If you’re unfamiliar, Gameface is software that lets people use “head movement and facial gestures” to navigate a computer UI. Up until now, the software was used to help
Heroic American Airlines Pilot Averts Disaster In Orlando As ATC Puts Frontier Plane In Takeoff Path
View from the Wing / 9h
On May 6, air traffic control cleared American Airlines flight 2473 to take off for Dallas. Then - immediately after - the same air traffic controller cleared Frontier 1734 from Denver to cross the same runway to head towards its gate. Continue reading ...
Arizona woman accused of helping North Koreans get remote IT jobs at 300 companies
22Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | the-lightwriter) An Arizona woman has been accused of helping generate millions of dollars for North Korea’s ballistic missile program by helping citizens of that country land IT jobs at US-based Fortune 500 companies. Christina Marie Chapman, 49, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, raised $6.8 million in the scheme, federal prosecutors said in an indictment unsealed Thur
Superman and Fantastic Four Lead 2025's Amazing IMAX Slate
Gizmodo / 9h
This year is already off to a very good start at the movies but 2025 is looking even bigger, in more ways than one. Fresh off the huge success of last year’s Oppenheimer and this year’s Dune: Part Two , IMAX just revealed 14 titles in 2025 that will not only be released in IMAX, but are being filmed specifically for… Read more...
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, May 17 (game #844)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The final Quordle of the week gives you another chance to prove you're the master of this tricky word game. Go on, you can do it! Don't let the machines win yet! However, if you do get a little stuck then you can use my hints below to make sure you don't lose your streak. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Quordle tod
Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'
21BBC News / 9h
Business leaders feel pressure to invest in AI but the costs are formidable.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, May 17 (game #75)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
It's Friday, the sun is shining (where I am at least) and it's a fine day to play Strands, the NYT's new-ish word game. If you haven't played before and have landed here curious to see what it's about, check out my What is NYT Strands? hub. If you already know all about it, read on for my hints and to see how I did today. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't rea
Pornhub partners with UK child abuse fighting charity
BBC News / 9h
They want porn sites to adopt new voluntary standards on fighting online child abuse.
Robert Dennard, IBM Inventor Whose Chip Changed Computing, Dies at 91
40NYT > Technology / 9h
He invented DRAM, the technology that allowed for the faster and higher-capacity memory storage that is the basis for modern computing.
A US Trustee wants troubled fintech Synapse to be liquidated via Chapter 7 bankruptcy, cites ‘gross mismanagement’
TechCrunch / 9h
The prospects for troubled banking-as-a-service startup Synapse have gone from bad to worse this week after a United States Trustee filed an emergency motion on Wednesday. The trustee is asking to convert the company’s debt reorganization Chapter 11 bankruptcy into a liquidation Chapter 7, according to court documents. The trustee wrote that the need for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved
How to Do a Barbell Squat When You Don’t Have a Squat Rack
LifeHacker / 10h
To lift weights at home , first you need the weights. That’s simple enough—if you’re into barbell lifts, just buy a barbell set. But your next problem is figuring out how you squat. Squatting typically involves a squat rack, and that’s a luxury many home gymmers don’t have. THat doesn't mean you have to forgo squatting altogether though. Let’s look at your options. Bumper Plate Olympic Weight Pla
OpenAI strikes deal to put Reddit posts in ChatGPT
27Engadget / 10h
OpenAI and Reddit announced a partnership on Thursday that will allow OpenAI to surface Reddit discussions in ChatGPT and for Reddit to bring AI-powered features to its users. The partnership will “enable OpenAI’s tools to better understand and showcase Reddit content, especially on recent topics,” both companies said in a joint statement . As part of the agreement, OpenAI will also become an adv
China’s Robotaxi Industry
Next Big Future / 10h
China’s goverment wants to be a global leader in emerging technologies and has identified robotaxi’s and autonomous driving as a key target. The top robotaxi and autonomous vehicle companies in China are: AutoX Baidu Apollo Didi Chuxing Pony.ai WeRide. Baidu Apollo seems to be a world leader with more rides given and miles driven than ... Read more
Seraphim’s latest space accelerator welcomes nine companies
TechCrunch / 10h
U.K.-based Seraphim Space is spinning up its 13th accelerator program, with nine participating companies working on a range of tech from propulsion to in-space manufacturing and space situational awareness. The intense 12-week program is designed to get seed and Series A companies “investment ready,” the firm says, by providing specialist mentorship, networking opportunities and intensive […] © 2
The Stars of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Promise Things Will Actually Happen This Season
Gizmodo / 10h
The debut season of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power—for those that actually ended up making it through all eight episodes—often struggled to really really feel there was narrative moment outside of that one hella cool moment when a mountain blew up. By its climax, it felt like things had barely just started , in… Read more...
OpenAI inks deal to train AI on Reddit data
26TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI has reached a deal with Reddit to use the social news site’s data for training AI models. In a blog post on OpenAI’s press relations site, the company said that the Reddit partnership will provide it access to “real-time, structured and unique content” — e.g. posts and replies — from Reddit, allowing its tools […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Ultra-spicy One Chip Challenge chip contributed to teen’s death, report says
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Sarah Dussault/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images ) An autopsy report of a Massachusetts teen who tragically died hours after eating an ultra-spicy tortilla chip suggested that his death was due to the high dose of spice in the chip and a congenital heart defect, according to an autopsy report obtained by the Associated Press . Harris Wolobah, a previously healthy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Meta, citing chatbot’s reply as evidence of shadowban
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Who Is Bobby Kennedy? Enlarge / Screenshot from the documentary Who Is Bobby Kennedy? (credit: whoisbobbykennedy.com ) In a lawsuit that seems determined to ignore that Section 230 exists, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sued Meta for allegedly shadowbanning his million-dollar documentary, Who Is Bobby Kennedy? and preventing his supporters from advocating for his presidential campaign. According to Ke
Crew Still Stranded Aboard Ship in Baltimore Nearly Two Months After Bridge Disaster
Futurism / 10h
Crash and Burn It's been seven weeks since a Singapore-based cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge , and its crew is still stranded aboard thousands of miles from home. As the BBC reports , the 21-man crew of the Dali is still trapped on board the ship as federal officials continue to investigate the crash, which resulted in the deaths of six people who'd been working on th
Deal alert: Fly to Spain from Chicago, Miami and Washington, DC, from $371 round-trip
The Points Guy / 10h
The deals for European travel keep coming. We’ve just been tipped off to a big sale on flights to a number of popular destinations in Spain, including Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Departure cities include Chicago, Houston, Miami, Newark and Washington, D.C. This sale’s travel window involves flights between September and March of next year — potentially
Amazon Is Hosting a Massive Book Sale
27Wired / 10h
Ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcover editions are deeply discounted through May 20.
This Chicken-Crust Pizza Is Better Than It Has Any Right to Be
LifeHacker / 11h
With all the decent pizza dough substitutes out there, I did not expect to enjoy this one nearly as much as I did. I knew it would be pretty good—it’s like a big chicken nugget after all—but I thought that much chicken would quickly become overwhelming. Nope. Chicken crust pizza is simply stupendous. So go on and grab a pound of ground chicken: It’s pizza night. One thing I’d like to get out of t
The Difference Between a Credit Freeze and a Credit Lock (and When to Use Each)
LifeHacker / 11h
In today's world of rampant identity theft and data breaches , protecting your credit has become vitally important. Two of the main tools you can use to safeguard your information are credit freezes and credit locks. While both restrict access to your credit file, there are some key differences to understand. What is a credit freeze? A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, allows you to
This Is the Coolest, Most Unique Obi-Wan Kenobi Figure Ever
Gizmodo / 11h
Whenever a new set of Star Wars toys is announced, fans have come to expect to see characters in some sort of armor. Be it Mandalorian armor, stormtrooper armor, or Clone Trooper armor, toy companies love it because all they have to do is make a new head and reuse an old body. It’s a cheat on 99% of occasions. But,… Read more...
How Google’s AI Overviews Work, and How to Turn Them Off (You Can’t)
22Wired / 11h
Google’s new Gemini-powered search experience is rolling out to users in the US. Here’s some advice on how to navigate it. And if you want to turn AI Overviews off, too bad.
United cuts 2 Australia, New Zealand routes, tapping brakes on rapid Pacific growth
38The Points Guy / 11h
United Airlines is pulling back slightly on what’s been an ambitious expansion across the Pacific Ocean. The Chicago-based carrier plans to suspend its nonstop, seasonal service from Los Angeles to two destinations in Australia and New Zealand during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter, a spokesperson told TPG Thursday. As part of the network adjustment, United will end its seasonal service to both
How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value
The Points Guy / 11h
You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points . This transferable points currency gives you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners in the business, as well as the easy-to-use Chase Travel℠ portal , which allows you to cover a wide variety of different costs for your trip, including car rentals, hotels, flights, tours and activities, as well as some everyday exp
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros' reveal new Venu platform for live football, basketball games, and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are entering a joint venture as the three companies have revealed their new streaming service Venu. Reportedly pronounced as “venue,” the platform will focus entirely on offering live sports. Variety states it’ll combine content from ESPN Plus and live events from several of “the three companies’ linear TV networks.” This includes but is not limited to, ABC
AT&T Wants to Use Satellites to Expand Phone Networks
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple managed to pack satellite connectivity into a regular smartphone design starting with the iPhone 14, and other companies have been working to build a similar feature. The possibilities of a communication method that has no dead spots and works everywhere, if implemented right, can be a game changer. Now, AT&T is entering agreements to enter the satellite space, potentially allowing calls an
Students Show Up to Graduation, Find Commencement Speaker Is an AI Robot
200+Futurism / 11h
Platitudes Galore You'd hope that universities would celebrate their students' graduation with a memorable ceremony. But for the graduating class at D'Youville University last weekend, their commencement was arguably one to forget. With Daft Punk's "Robot Rock" blasting the auditorium, the institution brought a humanoid AI-powered robot on stage to address the over 2,000 bright-eyed youths in att
REAL ID Act: 20 Years Of Delays – Why 2025 Won’t Be Any Different
View from the Wing / 11h
The 'Real ID Act' was passed in 2005, requiring enhanced security measures for people to prove their identity in order to get drivers licenses. Nineteen years later it's never been implemented. Now TSA says they'll finally require REAL ID-compliant drivers licenses at airport security starting in May 2025 a full twenty years later . The first deadline was in 2008. Does anyone believe them this ti
Europe is uncertain whether its ambitious Mercury probe can reach the planet
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
An artist's rendering of the BepiColombo mission, a joint ESA/JAXA project, which will take two spacecraft to the harsh environment of Mercury. (credit: ESA) This week the European Space Agency posted a slightly ominous note regarding its BepiColombo spacecraft, which consists of two orbiters bound for Mercury. The online news release cited a "glitch" with the spacecraft that is impairing its abi
Grand Theft Auto 6 will arrive in fall 2025
60Engadget / 11h
Grand Theft Auto VI ’s return to Vice City is officially scheduled for fall 2025. On Thursday, parent company Take-Two Interactive wrote in its Q4 2024 earnings report that it’s narrowed GTA 6’ s previously announced 2025 window to autumn of next year. “Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window of Calendar 2025 to Fall of Calendar 2025 for Grand Theft Auto
Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis Chaotically Wows Cannes
Gizmodo / 11h
Reactions for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis have begun to hit the internet and they are as all over the place as the film itself seems to be. Megalopolis is a sci-fi love story between architect Cesar ( Adam Driver ) and socialite Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel), who become caught up in the plans that Julia’s powerful… Read more...
This App Gives MacBooks a Middle-Click
LifeHacker / 12h
Apple doesn't put a middle-click button on its mice anymore. Instead, the company now makes two types of mice for its Mac devices—the trackpad (available for desktops via the Magic Trackpad ) and the trackpad-like Magic Mouse . But even if you're using one of the touch-focused options that Apple ships with your computer, you can still add a middle-click function to speed up your workflow. Apple M
6 reasons why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the perfect card for the average traveler
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. At TPG, we love the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card . It was the first travel rewards credit card for many of us and remains one of the cards we can’t live without . We love that it earns versatile Chase Ultimate Rewards points and has our backs if something goes wrong while we’re traveling. It’s perfect fo
US House passes TICKET Act to force event pricing transparency
21Engadget / 12h
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that could provide at least some accountability for Ticketmaster and other live event vendors. NBC News reports the TICKET Act (not to be confused with the Senate’s separate bill with the same try-hard acronym) would mandate that ticket sellers list upfront the total cost of admission — including all fees — to buyers. In addition to the
How Twitch Streamers Could Shape the 2024 Elections
Wired / 12h
WIRED talked to political streamer Hasan Piker about Joe Biden, the youth vote, and his advocacy for Gaza.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Will Bring Its Dead-Eyed Horrors to December 2025
Gizmodo / 12h
Video game adaptation Five Nights at Freddy’s proved unstoppable at both the box office and on Peacock , and its follow-up hopes to repeat that success when it arrives December 5, 2025. The release date for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is the biggest calendar addition for a slew of upcoming Universal Blumhouse releases,… Read more...
It could soon be illegal to publicly wear a mask for health reasons in NC
83Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt ) The North Carolina State Senate on Wednesday voted 30–15, along party lines, in favor of a Republican bill that would make it illegal for people in the state to wear a mask in public for health reasons. The bill is now moving to the House, where it could potentially see changes. The proposed ban on health-based masking is part of a larger bill otherwise ai
Google Search adds a “web” filter, because it is no longer focused on web results
33Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Google continues to change what it means to be the "Google" search engine. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Google I/O has come and gone, and with it came an almost exclusive focus on AI. Part of the show was an announcement for Google Search that was so huge it was almost hard to believe: the AI-powered "Search Generative Experience (SGE)" that the company had been trialing for months is rollin
From international business class to domestic travel: 6 of the best Chase Ultimate Rewards sweet spots
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be one of the most valuable transferable currencies you can earn. With 11 airline and three hotel transfer partners to choose from, many people start with an Ultimate Rewards-earning card when they first get into points and miles. That’s also due to Chase’s 5/24 rule and its restrictions on credit card applications. With valuable beginner-friendly cards like the
Possible SpaceX Debris Crashes Onto Canadian Farm
Gizmodo / 12h
It’s raining space junk. Just one month after NASA admitted that a piece of trash tossed from the International Space Station (ISS) crash-landed through a home in Florida, a massive piece of space debris ended up on a farm in Canada. Read more...
Google's Project Astra Could Be an iPhone Moment for Smart Glasses
How-To Geek / 12h
Google recently shared its Project Astra, an early demo of what a future AI-powered universal assistant could look like. Near the end of the demo, the Google employee puts on a pair of glasses and seamlessly continues to converse with the assistant. I think smart glasses have just found their killer feature.
First Neuralink Patient Alarmed as Device Starts Losing Functionality
53Futurism / 12h
Earlier this year, Noland Arbaugh became the first human patient to have a brain-computer interface chip implanted by Elon Musk's Neuralink. The 29-year-old Texas native — who became paralyzed after a diving accident eight years ago — was initially amazed at the results, learning to move a cursor
1KNYT > Technology / 16h
Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing. The company denies it did anything wrong.
Breeze Airways Still Losing Money, But Improving
4KOne Mile at a Time / 17h
In 2021, we saw the launch of Breeze Airways, a new ultra low cost carrier founded by serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman (also behind JetBlue, WestJet, Azul, and more). On the surface, the carrier’s business model seemed like a huge value-add for the traveling public — the airline primarily flies Airbus A220s in a very comfortable configuration in point-to-point markets that are underserv
Google is using its Gemini AI to boost education platforms
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Google has announced Gemini Education, a new generative AI suite designed to cater to the needs of learning facilities and students. The program, which is only available to those over 18 years old, offers eligible Google Workspace accounts access to Gemini’s GenAI functionalities. The broadened access to Google’s AI will give educational account holder access to the usual array of Gemini features
Reddit shares jump after OpenAI ChatGPT deal
42BBC News / 5h
OpenAI and Reddit reach deal that will give ChatGPT access to content on the social media platform.
Fury v Usyk: Can Undisputed bring boxing back to video games?
35BBC News / 5h
How a small British developer hopes to put boxing back in contention in the video game sports genre.
Act fast: Lie-flat business class to Europe as low as 45,00 miles each way
26The Points Guy / 5h
It’s been a good week for business-class deal hunters. We saw incredible Air France Flying Blue business-class award space earlier this week and then stumbled upon first-class flights to Hawaii as low as 40,000 each way. But right now, you can fly up to four people to Europe in lie-flat business class as low as 45,000 miles each way. The deal was first reported by Frequent Miler , which flagged t
Google is giving Android users hands-free navigation and a way to talk with emojis
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google is rolling out several new accessibility-focused features to platforms like Android and ChromeOS, timed to Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 16. Leading the long list is the arrival of Project Gameface on Android . If you’re unfamiliar, Gameface is software that lets people use “head movement and facial gestures” to navigate a computer UI. Up until now, the software was used to help
Heroic American Airlines Pilot Averts Disaster In Orlando As ATC Puts Frontier Plane In Takeoff Path
View from the Wing / 9h
On May 6, air traffic control cleared American Airlines flight 2473 to take off for Dallas. Then - immediately after - the same air traffic controller cleared Frontier 1734 from Denver to cross the same runway to head towards its gate. Continue reading ...
Arizona woman accused of helping North Koreans get remote IT jobs at 300 companies
22Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | the-lightwriter) An Arizona woman has been accused of helping generate millions of dollars for North Korea’s ballistic missile program by helping citizens of that country land IT jobs at US-based Fortune 500 companies. Christina Marie Chapman, 49, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, raised $6.8 million in the scheme, federal prosecutors said in an indictment unsealed Thur
Superman and Fantastic Four Lead 2025's Amazing IMAX Slate
Gizmodo / 9h
This year is already off to a very good start at the movies but 2025 is looking even bigger, in more ways than one. Fresh off the huge success of last year’s Oppenheimer and this year’s Dune: Part Two , IMAX just revealed 14 titles in 2025 that will not only be released in IMAX, but are being filmed specifically for… Read more...
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, May 17 (game #844)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The final Quordle of the week gives you another chance to prove you're the master of this tricky word game. Go on, you can do it! Don't let the machines win yet! However, if you do get a little stuck then you can use my hints below to make sure you don't lose your streak. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Quordle tod
Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'
21BBC News / 9h
Business leaders feel pressure to invest in AI but the costs are formidable.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, May 17 (game #75)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
It's Friday, the sun is shining (where I am at least) and it's a fine day to play Strands, the NYT's new-ish word game. If you haven't played before and have landed here curious to see what it's about, check out my What is NYT Strands? hub. If you already know all about it, read on for my hints and to see how I did today. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't rea
Pornhub partners with UK child abuse fighting charity
BBC News / 9h
They want porn sites to adopt new voluntary standards on fighting online child abuse.
Robert Dennard, IBM Inventor Whose Chip Changed Computing, Dies at 91
40NYT > Technology / 9h
He invented DRAM, the technology that allowed for the faster and higher-capacity memory storage that is the basis for modern computing.
A US Trustee wants troubled fintech Synapse to be liquidated via Chapter 7 bankruptcy, cites ‘gross mismanagement’
TechCrunch / 9h
The prospects for troubled banking-as-a-service startup Synapse have gone from bad to worse this week after a United States Trustee filed an emergency motion on Wednesday. The trustee is asking to convert the company’s debt reorganization Chapter 11 bankruptcy into a liquidation Chapter 7, according to court documents. The trustee wrote that the need for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved
How to Do a Barbell Squat When You Don’t Have a Squat Rack
LifeHacker / 10h
To lift weights at home , first you need the weights. That’s simple enough—if you’re into barbell lifts, just buy a barbell set. But your next problem is figuring out how you squat. Squatting typically involves a squat rack, and that’s a luxury many home gymmers don’t have. THat doesn't mean you have to forgo squatting altogether though. Let’s look at your options. Bumper Plate Olympic Weight Pla
OpenAI strikes deal to put Reddit posts in ChatGPT
27Engadget / 10h
OpenAI and Reddit announced a partnership on Thursday that will allow OpenAI to surface Reddit discussions in ChatGPT and for Reddit to bring AI-powered features to its users. The partnership will “enable OpenAI’s tools to better understand and showcase Reddit content, especially on recent topics,” both companies said in a joint statement . As part of the agreement, OpenAI will also become an adv
China’s Robotaxi Industry
Next Big Future / 10h
China’s goverment wants to be a global leader in emerging technologies and has identified robotaxi’s and autonomous driving as a key target. The top robotaxi and autonomous vehicle companies in China are: AutoX Baidu Apollo Didi Chuxing Pony.ai WeRide. Baidu Apollo seems to be a world leader with more rides given and miles driven than ... Read more
Seraphim’s latest space accelerator welcomes nine companies
TechCrunch / 10h
U.K.-based Seraphim Space is spinning up its 13th accelerator program, with nine participating companies working on a range of tech from propulsion to in-space manufacturing and space situational awareness. The intense 12-week program is designed to get seed and Series A companies “investment ready,” the firm says, by providing specialist mentorship, networking opportunities and intensive […] © 2
The Stars of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Promise Things Will Actually Happen This Season
Gizmodo / 10h
The debut season of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power—for those that actually ended up making it through all eight episodes—often struggled to really really feel there was narrative moment outside of that one hella cool moment when a mountain blew up. By its climax, it felt like things had barely just started , in… Read more...
OpenAI inks deal to train AI on Reddit data
26TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI has reached a deal with Reddit to use the social news site’s data for training AI models. In a blog post on OpenAI’s press relations site, the company said that the Reddit partnership will provide it access to “real-time, structured and unique content” — e.g. posts and replies — from Reddit, allowing its tools […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Ultra-spicy One Chip Challenge chip contributed to teen’s death, report says
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Sarah Dussault/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images ) An autopsy report of a Massachusetts teen who tragically died hours after eating an ultra-spicy tortilla chip suggested that his death was due to the high dose of spice in the chip and a congenital heart defect, according to an autopsy report obtained by the Associated Press . Harris Wolobah, a previously healthy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Meta, citing chatbot’s reply as evidence of shadowban
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Who Is Bobby Kennedy? Enlarge / Screenshot from the documentary Who Is Bobby Kennedy? (credit: whoisbobbykennedy.com ) In a lawsuit that seems determined to ignore that Section 230 exists, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sued Meta for allegedly shadowbanning his million-dollar documentary, Who Is Bobby Kennedy? and preventing his supporters from advocating for his presidential campaign. According to Ke
Crew Still Stranded Aboard Ship in Baltimore Nearly Two Months After Bridge Disaster
Futurism / 10h
Crash and Burn It's been seven weeks since a Singapore-based cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge , and its crew is still stranded aboard thousands of miles from home. As the BBC reports , the 21-man crew of the Dali is still trapped on board the ship as federal officials continue to investigate the crash, which resulted in the deaths of six people who'd been working on th
Deal alert: Fly to Spain from Chicago, Miami and Washington, DC, from $371 round-trip
The Points Guy / 10h
The deals for European travel keep coming. We’ve just been tipped off to a big sale on flights to a number of popular destinations in Spain, including Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Departure cities include Chicago, Houston, Miami, Newark and Washington, D.C. This sale’s travel window involves flights between September and March of next year — potentially
Amazon Is Hosting a Massive Book Sale
27Wired / 10h
Ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcover editions are deeply discounted through May 20.
This Chicken-Crust Pizza Is Better Than It Has Any Right to Be
LifeHacker / 11h
With all the decent pizza dough substitutes out there, I did not expect to enjoy this one nearly as much as I did. I knew it would be pretty good—it’s like a big chicken nugget after all—but I thought that much chicken would quickly become overwhelming. Nope. Chicken crust pizza is simply stupendous. So go on and grab a pound of ground chicken: It’s pizza night. One thing I’d like to get out of t
The Difference Between a Credit Freeze and a Credit Lock (and When to Use Each)
LifeHacker / 11h
In today's world of rampant identity theft and data breaches , protecting your credit has become vitally important. Two of the main tools you can use to safeguard your information are credit freezes and credit locks. While both restrict access to your credit file, there are some key differences to understand. What is a credit freeze? A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, allows you to
This Is the Coolest, Most Unique Obi-Wan Kenobi Figure Ever
Gizmodo / 11h
Whenever a new set of Star Wars toys is announced, fans have come to expect to see characters in some sort of armor. Be it Mandalorian armor, stormtrooper armor, or Clone Trooper armor, toy companies love it because all they have to do is make a new head and reuse an old body. It’s a cheat on 99% of occasions. But,… Read more...
How Google’s AI Overviews Work, and How to Turn Them Off (You Can’t)
22Wired / 11h
Google’s new Gemini-powered search experience is rolling out to users in the US. Here’s some advice on how to navigate it. And if you want to turn AI Overviews off, too bad.
United cuts 2 Australia, New Zealand routes, tapping brakes on rapid Pacific growth
38The Points Guy / 11h
United Airlines is pulling back slightly on what’s been an ambitious expansion across the Pacific Ocean. The Chicago-based carrier plans to suspend its nonstop, seasonal service from Los Angeles to two destinations in Australia and New Zealand during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter, a spokesperson told TPG Thursday. As part of the network adjustment, United will end its seasonal service to both
How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value
The Points Guy / 11h
You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points . This transferable points currency gives you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners in the business, as well as the easy-to-use Chase Travel℠ portal , which allows you to cover a wide variety of different costs for your trip, including car rentals, hotels, flights, tours and activities, as well as some everyday exp
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros' reveal new Venu platform for live football, basketball games, and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are entering a joint venture as the three companies have revealed their new streaming service Venu. Reportedly pronounced as “venue,” the platform will focus entirely on offering live sports. Variety states it’ll combine content from ESPN Plus and live events from several of “the three companies’ linear TV networks.” This includes but is not limited to, ABC
AT&T Wants to Use Satellites to Expand Phone Networks
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple managed to pack satellite connectivity into a regular smartphone design starting with the iPhone 14, and other companies have been working to build a similar feature. The possibilities of a communication method that has no dead spots and works everywhere, if implemented right, can be a game changer. Now, AT&T is entering agreements to enter the satellite space, potentially allowing calls an
Students Show Up to Graduation, Find Commencement Speaker Is an AI Robot
200+Futurism / 11h
Platitudes Galore You'd hope that universities would celebrate their students' graduation with a memorable ceremony. But for the graduating class at D'Youville University last weekend, their commencement was arguably one to forget. With Daft Punk's "Robot Rock" blasting the auditorium, the institution brought a humanoid AI-powered robot on stage to address the over 2,000 bright-eyed youths in att
REAL ID Act: 20 Years Of Delays – Why 2025 Won’t Be Any Different
View from the Wing / 11h
The 'Real ID Act' was passed in 2005, requiring enhanced security measures for people to prove their identity in order to get drivers licenses. Nineteen years later it's never been implemented. Now TSA says they'll finally require REAL ID-compliant drivers licenses at airport security starting in May 2025 a full twenty years later . The first deadline was in 2008. Does anyone believe them this ti
Europe is uncertain whether its ambitious Mercury probe can reach the planet
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
An artist's rendering of the BepiColombo mission, a joint ESA/JAXA project, which will take two spacecraft to the harsh environment of Mercury. (credit: ESA) This week the European Space Agency posted a slightly ominous note regarding its BepiColombo spacecraft, which consists of two orbiters bound for Mercury. The online news release cited a "glitch" with the spacecraft that is impairing its abi
Grand Theft Auto 6 will arrive in fall 2025
60Engadget / 11h
Grand Theft Auto VI ’s return to Vice City is officially scheduled for fall 2025. On Thursday, parent company Take-Two Interactive wrote in its Q4 2024 earnings report that it’s narrowed GTA 6’ s previously announced 2025 window to autumn of next year. “Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window of Calendar 2025 to Fall of Calendar 2025 for Grand Theft Auto
Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis Chaotically Wows Cannes
Gizmodo / 11h
Reactions for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis have begun to hit the internet and they are as all over the place as the film itself seems to be. Megalopolis is a sci-fi love story between architect Cesar ( Adam Driver ) and socialite Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel), who become caught up in the plans that Julia’s powerful… Read more...
This App Gives MacBooks a Middle-Click
LifeHacker / 12h
Apple doesn't put a middle-click button on its mice anymore. Instead, the company now makes two types of mice for its Mac devices—the trackpad (available for desktops via the Magic Trackpad ) and the trackpad-like Magic Mouse . But even if you're using one of the touch-focused options that Apple ships with your computer, you can still add a middle-click function to speed up your workflow. Apple M
6 reasons why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the perfect card for the average traveler
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. At TPG, we love the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card . It was the first travel rewards credit card for many of us and remains one of the cards we can’t live without . We love that it earns versatile Chase Ultimate Rewards points and has our backs if something goes wrong while we’re traveling. It’s perfect fo
US House passes TICKET Act to force event pricing transparency
21Engadget / 12h
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that could provide at least some accountability for Ticketmaster and other live event vendors. NBC News reports the TICKET Act (not to be confused with the Senate’s separate bill with the same try-hard acronym) would mandate that ticket sellers list upfront the total cost of admission — including all fees — to buyers. In addition to the
How Twitch Streamers Could Shape the 2024 Elections
Wired / 12h
WIRED talked to political streamer Hasan Piker about Joe Biden, the youth vote, and his advocacy for Gaza.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Will Bring Its Dead-Eyed Horrors to December 2025
Gizmodo / 12h
Video game adaptation Five Nights at Freddy’s proved unstoppable at both the box office and on Peacock , and its follow-up hopes to repeat that success when it arrives December 5, 2025. The release date for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is the biggest calendar addition for a slew of upcoming Universal Blumhouse releases,… Read more...
It could soon be illegal to publicly wear a mask for health reasons in NC
83Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt ) The North Carolina State Senate on Wednesday voted 30–15, along party lines, in favor of a Republican bill that would make it illegal for people in the state to wear a mask in public for health reasons. The bill is now moving to the House, where it could potentially see changes. The proposed ban on health-based masking is part of a larger bill otherwise ai
Google Search adds a “web” filter, because it is no longer focused on web results
33Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Google continues to change what it means to be the "Google" search engine. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Google I/O has come and gone, and with it came an almost exclusive focus on AI. Part of the show was an announcement for Google Search that was so huge it was almost hard to believe: the AI-powered "Search Generative Experience (SGE)" that the company had been trialing for months is rollin
From international business class to domestic travel: 6 of the best Chase Ultimate Rewards sweet spots
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be one of the most valuable transferable currencies you can earn. With 11 airline and three hotel transfer partners to choose from, many people start with an Ultimate Rewards-earning card when they first get into points and miles. That’s also due to Chase’s 5/24 rule and its restrictions on credit card applications. With valuable beginner-friendly cards like the
Possible SpaceX Debris Crashes Onto Canadian Farm
Gizmodo / 12h
It’s raining space junk. Just one month after NASA admitted that a piece of trash tossed from the International Space Station (ISS) crash-landed through a home in Florida, a massive piece of space debris ended up on a farm in Canada. Read more...
Google's Project Astra Could Be an iPhone Moment for Smart Glasses
How-To Geek / 12h
Google recently shared its Project Astra, an early demo of what a future AI-powered universal assistant could look like. Near the end of the demo, the Google employee puts on a pair of glasses and seamlessly continues to converse with the assistant. I think smart glasses have just found their killer feature.
First Neuralink Patient Alarmed as Device Starts Losing Functionality
53Futurism / 12h
Earlier this year, Noland Arbaugh became the first human patient to have a brain-computer interface chip implanted by Elon Musk's Neuralink. The 29-year-old Texas native — who became paralyzed after a diving accident eight years ago — was initially amazed at the results, learning to move a cursor
