Last week, we reported that the Microsoft-owned MSN — which, back in 2020, fired most of its human journalists and replaced them with AI — has been circulating a staggering number of obviously fake stories from the likes of conspiracy rags like Inquisitr and Exemplore. Fortunately, we have some good news to report: despite the… Continue reading MSN Deletes Fake News About Mermaids and Bigfoot, Runs New Story About Haunted Ventriloquist Dummy
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Twitter Cofounder Says Elon Musk Is “Not a Serious Person”
One of Twitter’s founders appears to have some serious beef with new owner Elon Musk. Twitter cofounder — Biz Stone, who helped build the site alongside Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, and Evan Williams — didn’t expressly name Musk in an excoriating tweet. But given the context in the message and a later reply, there’s nobody… Continue reading Twitter Cofounder Says Elon Musk Is “Not a Serious Person”
Ex-Twitter Employees Plan to ‘Bombard’ Company With Legal Claims
Just a month after Twitter’s new CEO, Elon Musk, oversaw massive staff layoffs, former Twitter employees have announced that they’re filing suit over the company’s severance policies. In a press conference with their lawyer Lisa Bloom, former employees Helen-Sage Lee, Adrian Trejo Nuñez, and Amir Shevat alleged that the company’s handling of their termination constituted… Continue reading Ex-Twitter Employees Plan to ‘Bombard’ Company With Legal Claims
The Best Bike Computers (2022): Garmin, Wahoo, Bontrager, Hammerhead
When it comes to cycling computers, bicyclists tend to love them or hate them. Those in the latter category crave the freedom of riding without technological interference. I used to be one of those people. I was disdainful of taking along a computer that could talk to GPS satellites, display where I was on a… Continue reading The Best Bike Computers (2022): Garmin, Wahoo, Bontrager, Hammerhead
‘The Witcher: Monster Slayer’ is shutting down
CD Projekt Red is shutting down The Witcher: Monster Slayer, its Pokémon Go-style mobile title released last year. The game will start winding down at the end of January before going offline for good at the end of June. Unfortunately, that will also mean layoffs. As detailed in a FAQ (spotted by IGN), some developers… Continue reading ‘The Witcher: Monster Slayer’ is shutting down
Amazon Luna lets Prime members play Ubisoft PC games they own for free
Since Amazon first announced its Luna cloud gaming service in 2020, Ubisoft has been one of the company’s closest partners. The publisher embraced the service early and came out of the gate with a dedicated channel. Now the two companies are deepening their partnership with an expansion of what you can do with Luna. Starting… Continue reading Amazon Luna lets Prime members play Ubisoft PC games they own for free
EU will reportedly bar Meta from requiring personalized ads
Meta thrives on ad targeting, but it may have to tone down its use of the technology in Europe. The Wall Street Journal sources claim the EU’s European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has ruled that Meta can’t require users to accept personalized ads. You could opt out of targeted ads on Facebook or Instagram if… Continue reading EU will reportedly bar Meta from requiring personalized ads
Snap is testing paid upgrades to popular AR lenses
Snapchat is testing out a new way for its augmented reality lens creators to make money from their creations. The company is experimenting with a new feature that will allow creators to sell paid upgrades to lenses with Snapchat’s in-app currency . Creators have flexibility in terms of the “digital goods” they can build into… Continue reading Snap is testing paid upgrades to popular AR lenses
Kodiak Robotics wins $50M to help US Army build AVs for recon, surveillance
Autonomous trucking technology company Kodiak Robotics won a $49.9 million contract from the the U.S. Department of Defense to help the Army automate future ground vehicles to conduct high-risk missions like reconnaissance and surveillance. The two year contract, which was awarded by the DoD’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) on behalf of the Army’s Robotic Combat… Continue reading Kodiak Robotics wins $50M to help US Army build AVs for recon, surveillance
Google’s Nest Hub smart display is $70 off with a free WiZ smart bulb
/ An all-time low price with a freebie thrown in? That’s a no-brainer. Plus, more deals on iPads, a Samsung monitor, and gaming accessories. The second-gen Nest Hub makes a handy bedside display.Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge We’re getting well beyond Black Friday, but the deals are still coming up strong. First off,… Continue reading Google’s Nest Hub smart display is $70 off with a free WiZ smart bulb