Kteily says by the time the company rolled out these services, it was too late. Customers had already left the platform. “I think they hit on something viral, which was the concept of where you’ve come from. People found that so fascinating. But once you know that information, you’re not going to come back five… Continue reading 23andMe Is Sinking Fast. Can the Company Survive?
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ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions
Paragon was founded in 2019 by veterans from the Israel Defense Forces’ powerful intelligence Unit 8200 with the active involvement of former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak as an investor who is estimated to own a sizable slice of the company. The company has received investment from the Boston-headquartered Battery Ventures, “considered to be one… Continue reading ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions
Notorious Evil Corp Hackers Targeted NATO Allies for Russian Intelligence
International law enforcement has worked for years to disrupt the cybercriminal gang Evil Corp and its egregious global crime spree. But in a crowded field of prolific Russian cybercriminals, Evil Corp is most notable for its singular relationship with Russian intelligence. On Tuesday, the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency released new details about the real-world… Continue reading Notorious Evil Corp Hackers Targeted NATO Allies for Russian Intelligence
Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
A select number of all-electric Tesla Cybertrucks now have the ability to drive on US highways hands-free, after the automaker pushed an update to vehicles this morning. Tesla AI head Ashok Elluswamy wrote on X that Cybertrucks will be the first Tesla vehicles to receive the “end-to-end on highway” driving feature, which the company says… Continue reading Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
HBO Almost Cut the ‘Industry’ Season Finale’s Most Shocking Scene
In the volatile universe of Industry, all debts must be paid. No one understands that better than Rishi (Sagar Radia), whose gambling addiction finally caught up with him in Sunday night’s season three finale, “Infinite Largesse,” (Spoiler alert: The following includes spoilers for Industry’s third season finale.) Rishi, for the uninitiated, spent much of the… Continue reading HBO Almost Cut the ‘Industry’ Season Finale’s Most Shocking Scene
This Startup Wants YouTube Creators to Get Paid for AI Training Data
So far, when AI companies have trained on YouTube’s invaluable stash of videos, captions, and other content, they’ve done so without permission. An AI-focused content licensing startup called Calliope Networks is hoping to change that with its new “License to Scrape,” a program aimed directly at YouTube stars. “There’s obvious demand from AI companies to… Continue reading This Startup Wants YouTube Creators to Get Paid for AI Training Data
The Best Instax Cameras and Printers We Tested (2024)
Instax Mini 90 Camera for $210: Once my favorite Instax, the Mini 90 seems to have been superseded by the Mini Evo. The price isn’t too different, yet the Mini Evo is more capable, especially since the Mini 90 is fully analog. That said, the Mini 90 delivers the highest-quality image of the Mini series… Continue reading The Best Instax Cameras and Printers We Tested (2024)
An International Space Station Leak Is Getting Worse—and Keeping NASA Up at Night
US space officials do not like to talk about the perils of flying astronauts on the aging International Space Station, elements of which are now more than a quarter of a century old. However, a new report confirms that NASA managers responsible for operating the space station are seriously concerned about a small Russian part… Continue reading An International Space Station Leak Is Getting Worse—and Keeping NASA Up at Night
The Best Sex Machines for Solo, Couple, or Long-Distance Playtime (2024)
Sex machines are one of those devices that sound a lot more intimidating than they really are. If you’ve heard of them, it might have been in an eye-catching endcap at the adult toy store next to the more typical vibrators you’re there for. However, they can be an exciting addition to your sex life… Continue reading The Best Sex Machines for Solo, Couple, or Long-Distance Playtime (2024)
The Titan Submersible Hearings End With Few Solid Answers. Here’s What Comes Next
Another surprising omission was during Thursday’s testimony of Mark Negley, a Boeing engineer. Negley had carried out a preliminary design study for the Titan and assisted OceanGate with testing equipment and advice for nearly a decade. He testified to the challenges of building carbon-fiber structures. The panel did not ask Negley about an email he… Continue reading The Titan Submersible Hearings End With Few Solid Answers. Here’s What Comes Next