'Except you, Harrison Butker. We don't need you': Serena Williams' ESPYs quip goes viral
300+Mashable / 11h
Serena Williams doesn’t just hit her target on the tennis courts — she hits them on stage, too. The 23-time Grand Slam winner let her distaste for Harrison Butker, an NFL kicker from the Kansas City Chiefs, be known and took a few other shots at controversial men in sports while hosting this year’s ESPYs. While presenting alongside her sister and fellow athlete Venus Williams, and producer and ac
AT&T says criminals stole phone records of ‘nearly all’ customers in new data breach
500+TechCrunch / 21h
The stolen data includes 110 million AT&T customer phone numbers, calling and text records, and some location-related data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Vasu Raja’s Golden Parachute: What $1.4M Buys American Airlines
97View from the Wing / 8h
Vasu Raja staked out bold positions . He felt too strongly that the airline's schedule was its product - rather than its service and experience. He architected their Sun Belt focus and shift away from managed travel. And he elevated the centrality of the carrier's loyalty program as part of its core business strategy and not just as a financial instrument. Continue reading ...
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Samsung Unpacked to YouTube Music's AI radio to free Prime Day games
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
This week, we had two major phone reveals at opposite ends of the price spectrum, with Galaxy Unpacked revealing premium foldables and CMF by Nothing's showcase giving us a new cheap and cheerful (yet surprisingly well specced) smartphone. We also saw other Samsung gadgets, got a Google and Samsung XR tease (again), and were promised big Prime Day deals, including three free PC games. We've cover
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Report: Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL could be nearly the same size as the Galaxy S24 Ultra
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Prototypes of what are supposedly the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL have shown up on TikTok, revealing a notable size difference between the two. The devices' videos originate from the Ukrainian PixoPhone channel; however, it appears the footage has since been deleted. Fortunately, news site YTechB managed to save them. 9To5Google's report states that you can tell these are prototypes because of the
Sounds unbelievable: Chinese tech company devised huge acoustically transparent LED cinema screen with a smart trick that makes massive loudspeakers invisible
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Xinjiekou International Cinema in Nanjing Deji Plaza, China, has unveiled what is being touted as the world's first "acoustically transparent" LED movie screen. The giant display, reportedly the first of its kind to achieve DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) certification, was developed by LED pioneer Unilumin and is an alternative to traditional IMAX screens. Measuring 20.48 meters (67 feet) wide
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, July 13, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for July 13, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for July 13, Wordle #1,120! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times we
How to watch Krejcikova vs. Paolini in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Krejcikova vs. Paolini in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Here it is. The Wimbledon 2024 women's singles final. It's been a year of surprises, with top seeded players taking unexpected exits and lower-ranked players battling through to the final rounds. Case in point is Barbora Krejcikova,
How to watch Fraser-Pryce at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Fraser-Pryce at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It’s almost the beginning of the Paris 2024 Olympics and it’s set to be an incredible two weeks of sports. There’s a huge list of impressive athletes to keep track of this year, including none other than Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. The Jamaican athl
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have a hidden feature that makes controlling audio easier
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
During the reveal for the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung spent much of the time going over the earbuds’ AI features . But there was one non-AI feature the company neglected to mention that deserves its own spotlight. It’s called Voice Control and it allows users to control the earbuds via vocal inputs without needing a wakeup command. You don’t have to say “Hey Bixby” or anything of the sort. Instead
As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?
21BBC News / 4h
As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?
NATO allies pledge $1 billion to promote sharing of space-based intel
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Heads of state pose for a group photo at an event Tuesday celebrating the 75th anniversary of NATO. (credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images ) During their summit in Washington, DC, this week, NATO member states committed more than $1 billion to improve the sharing of intelligence from national and commercial reconnaissance satellites. The agreement is a further step toward integrating space
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 13
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for July 13's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
The world's first Miss AI has been crowned
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Artificial intelligence-powered influencer Kenza Layli has been crowned the first Miss AI by the World AI Creator Awards (WAICA). Layli, built by Moroccan company Phoenix AI marketing agency, beat out more than 1,500 other virtual models in the inaugural virtual beauty pageant. “I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to represent AI creators and to advocate passionately for the positive im
SpaceX Falcon 9 Grounded After Upper Stage Liquid Oxygen Leak
Next Big Future / 6h
The FAA grounded the SpaceX Falcon 9 after an in space failure of the Falcon 9 upper stage. There was a liquid oxygen leak. SpaceX had a good first burn and deployed the satellites but did not get them to the right orbital altitude. The satellites will be de-orbited. The Falcon 9 had the longest ... Read more
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 13
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Google makes it easier for users to switch on advanced account protection
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google is making it easier for people to lock down their accounts with strong multifactor authentication by adding the option to store secure cryptographic keys in the form of passkeys rather than on physical token devices. Google’s Advanced Protection Program, introduced in 2017, requires the strongest form of multifactor authentication (MFA). Whereas many forms of
You Can Get This Samsung Wireless Soundbar on Sale for $110 Right Now
LifeHacker / 7h
You can get this Samsung Wireless Soundbar on sale for $109.99 right now (reg. $199). This setup connects to your TV or other smart devices via Bluetooth, it has a built-in wireless subwoofer, and you can set up the surround sound extension nearby and choose between presets for standard or surround sound. It's compatible with Dolby Digital 2ch and DTS 2ch formats, and you can control both the sou
The 'Longlegs' cast on Nic Cage's terrifying transformation
Mashable / 8h
Blair Underwood, Maika Monroe, Alicia Witt and Oz Perkins reveal what it is like working with Nic Cage as he undergoes a full physical transformation in 'Longlegs'.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, July 13 (game #132)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Got any plans for the weekend? Whatever you're doing, you should start with a quick bout of Strands, the NYT's newish word game. It's challenging, good fun and there's a new one each day; what's not to like? Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands
Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, July 13 (game #901)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Here's your first Quordle game of the weekend, guaranteed to get your gray matter working even if you're not strictly on the clock today. If you need hints, you'll find them below. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below,
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, July 13 (game #398)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Your weekend starts here, with Connections from the NYT. I had a better game today than I did yesterday – but if you're struggling, give my hints a look. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: I
Meta removes special restrictions for Trump’s account ahead of 2024 elections
37TechCrunch / 8h
Meta announced former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts will no longer be subject to heightened suspension penalties, according to an updated blog post on Friday. The company says it made the decision to ensure all Presidential nominees were on equal footing on their platform ahead of the 2024 Presidential election. When Meta reinstated […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res
How to Watch Argentina vs. Colombia in the Copa América Final Using a VPN
LifeHacker / 8h
Argentina takes on Colombia in the 2024 Copa América final in Miami at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 14—and you don't need a VPN to watch it if you have the right channels and subscriptions . The final is available on Fox Sports and Fox Sports 1 in English. Univision owns the Spanish rights, so you can catch the game on TUDN, Univision, and TelevisaUnivision (UniMás). There's also paid streaming subs
OpenAI reportedly nears breakthrough with “reasoning” AI, reveals progress framework
20Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) OpenAI recently unveiled a five-tier system to gauge its advancement toward developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to an OpenAI spokesperson who spoke with Bloomberg . The company shared this new classification system on Tuesday with employees during an all-hands meeting, aiming to provide a clear framework for understanding AI advancement. How
9 Amazon Prime Day competitor deals for travelers
40The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Availability was accurate as of 10 a.m. on July 12, 2024. Whether it’s on hotels, airline tickets or travel gear, there are few things we love more than saving money — which is why we are particularly excited about the next few days. Tuesday marks the start of Amazon Prime Day . Amazon Prime members can ac
Meta rolls back restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
30Engadget / 9h
Meta, the parent company of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, has decided to remove restrictions placed on former President Donald Trump’s accounts. Meta updated its original statement announcing the end of Trump’s suspension on Facebook and Instagram in January of 2023 to reflect the Republican presumptive presidential nominee’s new online status. Axios first reported on the
Three senators introduce bill to protect artists and journalists from unauthorized AI use
Engadget / 9h
Three US Senators introduced a bill that aims to rein in the rise and use of AI generated content and deepfakes by protecting the work of artists, songwriters and journalists. The Content Original Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media (COPIED) Act was introduced to the Senate Friday morning. The bill is a bipartisan effort authorized by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Sen. Mar
Laptop Fire Sparks Emergency Evacuation Of American Airlines Flight in San Francisco
42View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines flight 2045 from San Francisco to Miami was forced to evacuate due to a fire inside the aircraft cabin on Friday. The Airbus A321 was boarding for its trip to Miami at 12:15 p.m. when smoke reportedly filled the cabin, and crew evacuated the aircraft. Passengers exited via both emergency slides and the still-attached jetbridge. Continue reading ...
You Can Get This Apple USB-C Power Adapter for $40 Right Now
LifeHacker / 9h
You can get this Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter on sale right now for $39.99 . It has a retractable plug, but note that it doesn't come with a charging cable, so you'll need to use your own. It works for MacBooks and any other USB-C device and offers fast and efficient 67W charging, and compatible MacBook models from 2015 to 2023 can expect a 50 percent power boost in 30 minutes. The power adapter
Eight of My Favorite Tech Influencers You Should Follow
LifeHacker / 9h
Sometimes, it’s hard to get a handle on the latest phones, tablets, computers, and gaming devices through text alone—as much as we appreciate you reading us here at Lifehacker, I acknowledge that video can be really helpful when making a big tech purchase. Thankfully, there are plenty of great YouTubers out there making high-quality unboxing videos, deep dives, and reviews for free. Here are some
Night Owls Have Superior Cognitive Function, Study Finds
41Futurism / 10h
Night owls can hoot all they want! New research suggests that people who stay up and do their best work at night have higher cognitive function than early birds, who are — let's face it — often seen in a far more positive light. An international team of scientists led by Imperial College London came to this intriguing conclusion in a new study published in the journal BMJ Public Health , where th
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for July 2024
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the below offers may be targeted. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles , we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. For July
'Longlegs' haunting ending, explained
Mashable / 10h
How are you feeling after seeing Longlegs ? Unsettled? Spooked? Like you've got the teeth of the hydra upon you? SEE ALSO: 'Longlegs' review: Nicolas Cage may be brilliant, but this horror-thriller is bizarre in the wrong way That's more than understandable. The latest film from writer/director Osgood Perkins is packed with eerie atmosphere, Silence of the Lambs –style serial killer investigation
Federal Judge Backs Westchester, NY’s Controversial War on Air Travel – Can Kick Out JSX
View from the Wing / 10h
A federal judge has issued a ruling permitting Westchester County airport to limit flights out of private terminals by carriers that sell seats to the public. Westchester County wishes it didn't have an airport. However they can't shut it down. They've taken federal grant money, so federal rules apply. Nonetheless they make it as tough to operate there as possible. Continue reading ...
“Superhuman” Go AIs still have trouble defending against these simple exploits
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Man vs. machine in a sea of stones. (credit: Getty Images) In the ancient Chinese game of Go , state-of-the-art artificial intelligence has generally been able to defeat the best human players since at least 2016 . But in the last few years, researchers have discovered flaws in these top-level AI Go algorithms that give humans a fighting chance . By using unorthodox "cyclic" strategies—
German Navy still uses 8-inch floppy disks, working on emulating a replacement
47Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / An example of an 8-inch floppy disk. It's unclear which brand disks the German Navy uses. (credit: Cromemco, CC BY-SA 4.0) The German Navy is working on modernizing its Brandenburg-class F123 frigates , which means ending their reliance on 8-inch floppy disks. The F123 frigates use floppy disks for their onboard data acquisition (DAQ) systems, as noted by Tom’s Hardware on Thursday. Aug
NASA’s flagship mission to Europa has a problem: Vulnerability to radiation
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / An artist's illustration of the Europa Clipper spacecraft during a flyby close to Jupiter's icy moon. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech ) The launch date for the Europa Clipper mission to study the intriguing moon orbiting Jupiter, which ranks alongside the Cassini spacecraft to Saturn as NASA's most expensive and ambitious planetary science mission, is now in doubt. The $4.25 billion spacecraf
Five of the Least Terrible Types of Grass
LifeHacker / 10h
Against all logic, Americans sure do love their lawns. Most of us recognize that lawns are wasteful : functionally useless ornaments that suck up water , encourage the use of dangerous pesticides and fertilizers, and require regular maintenance that eats into our free time, and yet we can’t seem to quit them. There are actually more lawns than cornfields in the United States, despite the fact tha
How to Watch Spain vs. England in the EURO Final Using a VPN
LifeHacker / 10h
Spain will face off against England this Sunday, July 14 at 3:00 p.m. in Berlin, Germany, for the EURO 2024 final. You can watch the final here in the U.S. if you have the right subscriptions , but if you don't, you can always use a VPN to catch the match . However, not all VPNs are made equal, and only some will let you bypass the necessary geo-restrictions. If you want to watch the final in Spa
OpenAI has a new scale for measuring how smart their AI models are becoming – which is not as comforting as it should be
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
OpenAI has developed an internal scale for charting the progress of its large language models moving toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to a report from Bloomberg . AGI usually means AI with human-like intelligence and is considered the broad goal for AI developers. In earlier references, OpenAI defined AGI as "a highly autonomous system surpassing humans in most economically
Zoos, sporting events and movies: How I plan to max out the Q3 categories on my Freedom Flex
The Points Guy / 11h
Every three months, the Chase Freedom (no longer available to new applicants) and the Chase Freedom Flex® offer a set of new bonus categories that earn at least 5% cash back on purchases up to $1,500 (activation required). If you maximize this benefit, you can get a total of $75 cash back. And if you hold the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® , you can transfer your re
8BitDo marks its 11th anniversary with gold and silver metal controllers
Engadget / 11h
The controllers available for consoles like the Xbox Series X and the Nintendo Switch and even some for PC gaming are the peak result of an evolutionary ergonomic transformation. The days of boxy controllers like the NES GamePad and even the Atari 2600 joystick are almost gone from modern gaming but 8BitDo has done a great job of preserving those classic designs without totally sacrificing their
Some Gamers Are Obsessed With Indie Games, Heres Why
How-To Geek / 11h
If you've ever scrolled through the Steam library, you must have stumbled upon a few interesting games with an "Indie" label. You check the reviews and see that some players with hundreds of recorded hours completely obsess over this game you've never heard of. So, is the hype justified?
How to Keep Gnats From Taking Over Your Houseplants
LifeHacker / 11h
More than once have I gone to water my houseplants, only to be met with swarms of tiny gnats flying up out of the pots. While (mostly) harmless, fungus gnats will make themselves at home in your soil and multiply quickly, making an infestation difficult to squash. The larvae will also feed off roots and siphon away nutrients, leaving less available for your plants. If you notice sudden wilting, y
You Should Organize Your Remotes Once and for All
LifeHacker / 11h
Remotes drive me nuts and I mean it. Why do I need three of them to control my TV? Why does my tower fan come with one? Why do all the little LED lights around my apartment need their own remotes, too? We should be technologically advanced enough to do without them by this point, but here we are. Until that day blessedly comes, I've gathered a couple ways to make them less overwhelming. Get a des
Study Finds That You Should Drink Specific Amounts of Specific Types of Alcohol for Maximum Health
44Futurism / 11h
In contradiction to the increasingly mainstream claim that any amount of alcohol is bad for one's health , a new study suggests that moderate drinking isn't just safe but could be healthy — with some very specific caveats. Published in the journal Medicine , this new analysis out of China's Chongqing Medical University examined more than 500,000 records from the United Kingdom's massive BioBank d
Amazon is adding a free $300 gift card when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Engadget / 11h
If you’re considering a premium foldable phone, these pre-order deals ahead of Prime Day may be the way to go. You can get a $300 Amazon gift card when you reserve the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and a $200 one with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 . Both phones begin shipping on July 24. The Samsung Z Fold 6 will typically cost $1,900 for 256GB of storage and $2,320 for 512GB. But Amazon’s deal gets you the 512G
Unlocking secure, private AI with confidential computing
MIT Technology Review / 12h
All of a sudden, it seems that AI is everywhere, from executive assistant chatbots to AI code assistants. But despite the proliferation of AI in the zeitgeist, many organizations are proceeding with caution. This is due to the perception of the security quagmires AI presents. For the emerging technology to reach its full potential, data must be secured through every stage of the AI lifecycle incl
OpenAI Internal Tracking to AGI Tiers
Next Big Future / 12h
OpenAI reportedly internally introduced a new five-tier system to track its progress toward AGI. The classification system ranges from Level 1 (current conversational AI) to Level 5 (AI capable of running entire organizations) OpenAI reportedly internally introduced a new five-tier system to track its progress toward AGI. The classification system ranges from Level 1 (current ... Read more
Millions of email servers could be at risk from Exim security flaw
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in the Exim mail transfer agent, which puts roughly 1.5 million email servers at risk of delivering malware to their users. Exim is a mail transfer agent (MTA) used on Unix-like operating systems, responsible for routing, delivering, and receiving email messages. As a flexible, and highly configurable agent, Exim is a vastly popular choice amon
Nearly all AT&T subscribers’ call records stolen in Snowflake cloud hack
36Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) AT&T today said a breach on a third-party cloud platform exposed the call and text records of nearly all its cellular customers. The leaked data is said to include phone numbers that AT&T subscribers communicated with, but not names. An AT&T spokesperson confirmed to Ars that the data was exposed in the recently reported attack on "AI data cloud" prov
Much of Neanderthal genetic diversity came from modern humans
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Halamka ) The basic outline of the interactions between modern humans and Neanderthals is now well established. The two came in contact as modern humans began their major expansion out of Africa, which occurred roughly 60,000 years ago. Humans picked up some Neanderthal DNA through interbreeding, while the Neanderthal population, always fairly small, was swept away by the waves o
Now Is the Time to Buy a Laptop Portable Monitor
How-To Geek / 12h
Arzopa is offering deep discounts on its portable monitors as an early Amazon Prime Day deal. So why wait and suffer with only one laptop monitor any longer?
Quick Points: Fly with a friend for almost free with the Southwest Companion Pass
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Southwest Airlines remains a favorite for many flyers thanks to its generous ticket exchange policy , complimentary checked luggage and quirky boarding process . But for the most loyal Southwest travelers, the Companion Pass is the highlight of this airline. This coveted pass allows you to designate one person to travel with you for free. Yes, it’s buy one, get one free on all Southwest flights —
Amazon’s AI chatbot Rufus is now live for all US customers
28Engadget / 12h
There’s another chatbot in town. , albeit in a beta version. This follows a testing phase that began back in February . Rufus looks to currently be tied to the app and not the web version of Amazon. So what does it do? It’s an Amazon chatbot so it helps with shopping. You can ask for lists of recommended products and ask what specific products do and stuff like that. I’ve tooled around with it a
Ouch: JetBlue Transatlantic Flight Has Double Diversion
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Imagine being on a transatlantic flight and diverting due to a technical issue, only to have the same exact thing happen on the replacement flight. Well, that’s exactly what some JetBlue passengers are currently dealing with (thanks to James for flagging this)… JetBlue Airbus A321LR returns to Paris due to technical issue This situation started on Thursday, July 11, 2024, and involves JetBlue fli
Defending Russia’s EU neighbors
30TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. This week we’re looking at an AI startup that wants to help people get creative with video; Kudos, which raised $3 million to help get rid […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Thunderbird 128 "Nebula" Update Is Now Available
How-To Geek / 12h
Thunderbird, the legendary email client developed by Mozilla, just launched its biggest update of the year. You can install Thunderbird 128 "Nebula" today via direct download or wait a few weeks for the automatic rollout.
Samsung's plan for your health is big, bold, and AI-powered to help you help yourself
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
As Samsung’s first Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch Ultra launched in Paris at Galaxy Unpacked , Samsung’s health plans are coming into sharp focus. They are best described as ambitious and based on the realities of our changing global demographics, the limits of what people will use, and the current state of AI. Overseeing a heady mix of new health measures, conversational AI, and a pair of new wear
A VC told Keely Cat-Wells to get a male, non-disabled co-founder — she balked, nabbed a $2M pre-seed round
20TechCrunch / 12h
Cat-Wells said she started this platform because traditional hiring processes are exclusionary and often overlook skilled, talented disabled people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Schoolchildren Sentenced for AI-Generating Nudes of Their Classmates
Futurism / 12h
Perp Walk A Spanish court has sentenced 15 teenagers to one year of probation for using AI to create fake nude images of female classmates, The Guardian reports . The perpetrators, all aged 13 to 15, were convicted in Badajoz, Spain on 20 counts of creating child abuse images and 20 counts of "offenses against their victims' moral integrity," according to the Guardian. They were tried as minors,
Proton Pass Now Has Secure Login Sharing
How-To Geek / 12h
There are many times when you might need to share account passwords with someone, but doing that over unencrypted SMS messages or other insecure channels isn't a great idea. Proton's password manager now has a feature to keep you safe while sharing credentials with friends and family.
