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Sigh… MoviePass Is Back From the Grave Yet Again
The sequel that nobody asked for. Take Three The infamous MoviePass is making a return. Yes, the company best known for ripping off its own customers and imploding spectacularly just two years after its breakout in popularity is coming back. First reported by Insider, the move was soon confirmed on MoviePass on Twitter — and not to… Continue reading Sigh… MoviePass Is Back From the Grave Yet Again
Professor Says He Foresees No Issues With His AI That Predicts Crimes Before They Happen
This feels like a recipe for disaster. Sure, Guy A crime-prognosticating AI now exists, and it’s been implemented in a number of American cities. But don’t worry, it definitely won’t be misused by city police forces — at least according to its lead creator, University of Chicago professor Ishanu Chattopadhyay. Chattopadhyay recently sat down with… Continue reading Professor Says He Foresees No Issues With His AI That Predicts Crimes Before They Happen
Scientists Discover That Dogs Cry Tears of Joy When Reunited With Owners
Here come the waterworks. Cry More Dogs literally cry tears of joy when they see their owners after they’ve been away, scientists have found in the first study of its kind that is also totally going to make us cry, too. Published in the Current Biology journal, this study by Japanese researchers found not only that… Continue reading Scientists Discover That Dogs Cry Tears of Joy When Reunited With Owners
Millennial Says He’s Spending $1 Billion to Bail Out the Crypto Industry
“We want to do what we can to stem contagion…” Showboat It’s been a banner month for billionaire crypto whisperer Sam Bankman-Fried, and now he’s hinting at some provocative next moves. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the CEO and founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX he intends to spend a full $1 billion bailing out… Continue reading Millennial Says He’s Spending $1 Billion to Bail Out the Crypto Industry
The Most Damning Allegation in the Twitter Whistleblower’s Report
Zakto further alleges that Twitter has no comprehensive development or testing environments for piloting new features and system upgrades before launching them in the live production software. As a result, Zatko describes a situation where engineers would work alongside live systems and “test directly on the commercial service, leading to regular service disruptions.” And the… Continue reading The Most Damning Allegation in the Twitter Whistleblower’s Report
The Twitter Whistleblower Plays Right Into Elon Musk’s Hands
“If what Zatko alleges is true, Twitter has violated its users’ trust and deceived the Federal Trade Commission and its directors,” says Christopher Bouzy of Bot Sentinel, whose access to Twitter data was threatened with removal this week. As for the timing of that warning, which would restrict Bouzy from collecting data about deactivated and… Continue reading The Twitter Whistleblower Plays Right Into Elon Musk’s Hands
Acer’s first Chromebook Vero is built to be repaired and recycled
We wouldn’t call Chromebooks disposable, but it’s no secret that many of them prioritize price over sustainability. Acer, however, contends that they should be just as kind to the planet as some of their higher-end counterparts. The company has introduced the first Chrome OS-powered laptop in its eco-friendly Vero line, the Chromebook Vero 514. As… Continue reading Acer’s first Chromebook Vero is built to be repaired and recycled
Meta accounts and Horizon profiles arrive today, freeing Quest headsets from Facebook
Meta accounts have arrived. As of today, Facebook parent company Meta has begun rolling out the new login system for Quest owners. “The update will roll out globally on a gradual basis, so if you don’t have the option to create a Meta account and Meta Horizon profile right away, you’ll get the update soon,”… Continue reading Meta accounts and Horizon profiles arrive today, freeing Quest headsets from Facebook
Twitter whistleblower claims company’s practices pose national security risk
In a whistleblower complaint, Twitter’s former security chief has raised serious questions not just about the company’s security practices, but the potential for foreign governments and entities to influence the company. According to Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, Twitter’s dealings with other countries could be putting the United States’ national security at risk. As reported by CNN,… Continue reading Twitter whistleblower claims company’s practices pose national security risk