Parler returns to Google Play Store
Google said Parler had more robust content moderation practices than when it was banned in the wake of the January 6 riots.
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AI wins State Fair Art competition, irritates people
enlarge / The winning entry, Theater D’Opera Spatial. Jason Allen A synthetic media artist named Jason Allen entered AI-generated artwork in the Colorado State Fair… Read More »AI wins State Fair Art competition, irritates people
Elizabeth Holmes Guilt Sentence Not Overturned
The hill Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes asks court to overturn her conviction Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes asked the court on Thursday to drop her fraud… Read More »Elizabeth Holmes Guilt Sentence Not Overturned
19th century art form revived to create tactile scientific images for the blind
enlarge / 3D-printed lithophanes could help optically impaired scientists “see” data, such as from protein separation gels, with their fingertips. Ordan Koone/Bryan Shaw In the… Read More »19th century art form revived to create tactile scientific images for the blind
Nadal’s nose bloodied by his own racket at US Open in victory
NEW YORK (AP) – Rafael Nadal cut himself in the bridge of his nose with his own racket when it bounced off the field following… Read More »Nadal’s nose bloodied by his own racket at US Open in victory
Labor Board Official Says Amazon Efforts To Overthrow Staten Island Warehouse Elections Should Be Rejected
The labor officer concluded that Amazon’s objections to the election should be set aside and the Amazon Labor Union certified to represent warehouse workers.
Microsoft finds TikTok vulnerability allowing one-click account hacking
Getty Images Microsoft said on Wednesday it recently discovered a vulnerability in TikTok’s Android app that could allow attackers to hijack accounts when users did… Read More »Microsoft finds TikTok vulnerability allowing one-click account hacking
A solar company plans to build off-grid neighborhoods in California
Sunnova Energy is seeking approval from state regulators to develop microgrids for new housing projects that do not rely on established electric utilities.
Kidnapped Pennsylvania girl found more than 150 miles away in Brooklyn without shoes on, officials say
A 13-year-old Pennsylvania girl abducted Wednesday was found more than 150 miles away in New York City without shoes on, officials said, noting there was… Read More »Kidnapped Pennsylvania girl found more than 150 miles away in Brooklyn without shoes on, officials say
When wedding planning is more like online shopping
For those who crave efficiency, some websites tackle wedding planning with an add-to-cart approach.
Donald Trump will soon be indicted. This is why
It gives me no joy to write this piece. Even a cursory review of the redacted version of the affidavit filed in support of the… Read More »Donald Trump will soon be indicted. This is why
Practical: Lenovo’s second foldable PC solves the first’s biggest problems
enlarge / Lenovo 16-inch ThinkPad X1 Fold. Sharon Harding Lenovo is giving the foldable PC a second chance. The upcoming Lenovo 16-inch ThinkPad X1 Fold… Read More »Practical: Lenovo’s second foldable PC solves the first’s biggest problems
US restricts sales of advanced chips to China and Russia
Limits were placed on high-end GPUs that power supercomputers and artificial intelligence, according to Nvidia and AMD, two chip makers in Silicon Valley.
FCC Approves $6 Billion in Broadband Grants Despite Starlink Rejection
Several US government agencies have had a busy week handing out broadband funding to ISPs and state governments. Today, the FCC announced $791.6 million for… Read More »FCC Approves $6 Billion in Broadband Grants Despite Starlink Rejection
Crist resigns from Congress, gives no reasons to leave before his term is up
US Representative Charlie Crist, the Democratic nominee for governor of Florida, resigns early from Congress, leaving the Pinellas County seat vacant until after the November… Read More »Crist resigns from Congress, gives no reasons to leave before his term is up
