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Facebook Is Creating Fake AI-Powered Black Women While Changing Its Rules So It’s Okay to Harass Real Ones

With Meta’s new content moderation policies, the company is now allowing users to spew hate at real-life Black women, who are already disproportionately targeted by online vitriol — even as it plans to move forward with AI “characters” that mimic them. In a new editorial, Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah published an abridged version of her lengthy chat… Continue reading Facebook Is Creating Fake AI-Powered Black Women While Changing Its Rules So It’s Okay to Harass Real Ones

Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Most recently, Musk spread conspiracy theories about Muslim “grooming gangs” in the UK, and called for Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, to be released from prison. Musk’s support for Robinson, who has a history of posting racist and Islamophobic content, initially saw Reform UK leader Nigel Farage push back against the X owner. But in… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Spy pics appear to show Tesla’s refreshed Model Y in testing

/ The Cybertruck-ish front and back changes in these pictures of a ‘Juniper’ Model Y make the crossover look a bit like Chevy’s Equinox EV. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The… Continue reading Spy pics appear to show Tesla’s refreshed Model Y in testing

The WeWalk Smart Cane 2 could be one of AI’s few good use cases at CES 2025

WeWalk introduced a new version of its smart cane for people with visual impairments at CES 2025, bringing a redesign that addresses many of the first model’s shortcomings and adds AI features and more advanced sensors from TDK. It’s positioned as an alternative to the traditional foldable white cane. Co-founder Kursat Ceylan, who has been… Continue reading The WeWalk Smart Cane 2 could be one of AI’s few good use cases at CES 2025

This year’s first Samsung Unpacked 2025 event will be on January 22

Samsung made a bunch of announcements at CES 2025, including a slew of new laptops and TVs, but as to be expected, the company will save some of the biggest news for its own event. Samsung will host its first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year on January 22, 2025 at 1 PM ET, where… Continue reading This year’s first Samsung Unpacked 2025 event will be on January 22

The next Xbox Developer Direct showcase is set for January 23

For the third year running, Xbox is kicking off its annual slate of games showcases with a Developer Direct. The latest edition will take place on January 23 at 1PM ET. As always, the Developer Direct will take a deep dive into several upcoming Xbox games. The developers of South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition… Continue reading The next Xbox Developer Direct showcase is set for January 23

Audible’s Black Friday deal is back with three months of access for $3

Here’s a tasty little offer for the audiobook buffs (or would-be audiobook buffs) out there. Newcomers to Audible can get three months of access to the Premium Plus plan for $1 per month, or a total of $3. Given that the subscription typically costs $14.95 per month, you can save nearly $42 compared with the… Continue reading Audible’s Black Friday deal is back with three months of access for $3

17 CES gadgets you can actually buy right now

The $800 Roto VR Explorer is a swiveling VR chair that’s actually supposed to help with common VR issues like motion sickness because “the signals from your inner ear will match what your brain is expecting from the visual cues.” Engadget’s Cheyenne MacDonald tried it out and said, while a little jarring at first, the… Continue reading 17 CES gadgets you can actually buy right now

You’ll finally be able to buy the Super Retro Champ that plays SNES and Genesis carts

/ The 16-bit handheld that My Arcade first announced four years ago will be released later in 2025. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story The Super Retro Champ plays… Continue reading You’ll finally be able to buy the Super Retro Champ that plays SNES and Genesis carts