You’re neck deep in a research project but the finish line is in sight. You hit the close button on your browser. It vanishes and takes the dozens of tabs you had open with it. You heave a sigh of relief — and then remember that you need to verify just one more detail from… Continue reading Google will let you search your Chrome browsing history by asking questions like a human
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The best smartphones to buy in 2024
You might have an idea of which smartphone you want to buy next. But there are more options than ever before that are solid — plenty of companies are making stellar handsets nowadays, at similar prices, all with comparable feature sets. That said, the choice isn’t always cut-and-dry. If you know you want an iPhone,… Continue reading The best smartphones to buy in 2024
Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’ arrives on Netflix December 26
Netflix has finally set a date for the next season of Squid Game, almost three years after the Korean drama became a massive hit in the US. Season 2 is set to hit Netflix December 26, with a final third season coming sometime in 2025, the streamer announced. While the initial teaser for Season 2… Continue reading Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’ arrives on Netflix December 26
Belgian researchers found a huge privacy hole in six dating apps
TechCrunch reported that a group of researchers from the university KU Leuven in Belgium identified six popular dating apps that malicious users can use to pinpoint the near-exact location of other users. Dating apps including Hinge, Happn, Bumble, Grindr, Badoo and Hily all exhibited some form of “trilateration” that could expose users’ approximate locations, which… Continue reading Belgian researchers found a huge privacy hole in six dating apps
US Copyright Office calls for better legal protections against AI-generated deepfakes
The US Copyright Office has published a report recommending new and improved protections against digital replicas. “We have concluded that a new law is needed,” the department’s report states. “The speed, precision, and scale of AI-created digital replicas calls for prompt federal action. Without a robust nationwide remedy, their unauthorized publication and distribution threaten substantial… Continue reading US Copyright Office calls for better legal protections against AI-generated deepfakes
Reddit CEO wants Microsoft to pay for its content
Reddit’s chief executive officer Steve Huffman didn’t pull any punches with Microsoft in an interview with The Verge. He called out Microsoft and other AI search engines like Anthropic and Perplexity for not paying for the information they take from Reddit, some of which have already been blocked from Huffman’s website. Reddit has deals in… Continue reading Reddit CEO wants Microsoft to pay for its content
Senators introduce bill to protect individuals against AI-generated deepfakes
Today, a group of senators introduced the NO FAKES Act, a law that would make it illegal to create digital recreations of a person’s voice or likeness without that individual’s consent. It’s a bipartisan effort from Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), fully titled the Nurture Originals,… Continue reading Senators introduce bill to protect individuals against AI-generated deepfakes
Etsy just announced a loyalty program that’s (sort of) similar to Amazon Prime
Etsy just announced an upcoming loyalty program for buyers called Etsy Insider. This is the first-ever program of its type on the platform and the company begins testing in September. Select customers will receive an invite for the service as it gets closer to launch. So what do you get? It’s sort of like Amazon… Continue reading Etsy just announced a loyalty program that’s (sort of) similar to Amazon Prime
Tesla involved in fatal Washington crash was using self-driving mode
A deadly accident in Washington that took the life of a motorcyclist earlier this year was caused by a Tesla vehicle while it was in “Full Self Driving” mode. The Associated Press reported that investigators from the Washington State Patrol confirmed that a 2022 Tesla Model S involved in the fatality accident in April was… Continue reading Tesla involved in fatal Washington crash was using self-driving mode
Lawsuit alleges StubHub deceives customers into paying extra for tickets
The Washington DC Superior Court has filed a lawsuit against ticket-seller StubHub that accuses the company of hiding all kinds of fees from consumers until the very last moment. The suit calls out the “deceptive practice of charging hidden junk fees” and refers to it as a “classic bait-and-switch scheme.” Anyone who has purchased a… Continue reading Lawsuit alleges StubHub deceives customers into paying extra for tickets