UK inflation stalls at 8.7%
Inflation in Britain held steady in May, frustrating expectations that price increases would slow, according to data released Wednesday, the day before the country’s central… Read More »UK inflation stalls at 8.7%
FTC is suing Amazon for persuading users to subscribe to Prime
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on Wednesday, accusing it of illegally persuading consumers to sign up for its Prime service and then preventing them… Read More »FTC is suing Amazon for persuading users to subscribe to Prime
Student loan pause is coming to an end, with consequences for the economy
A fundamental part of pandemic-era household relief is coming to an end: The debt limit deal brokered by the White House and Republicans in Congress… Read More »Student loan pause is coming to an end, with consequences for the economy
Drones take to the waves: Saildrones get data where humans can’t
Enlarge / A Voyager-class sailing drone. Sailing drone Science fiction often paints a terrifying picture of the future – think of aliens decimating humanity, à… Read More »Drones take to the waves: Saildrones get data where humans can’t
Fed chairman sees ‘long way to go’ in inflation battle
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell will tell House lawmakers that the United States is still “a long way” from low and stable inflation, even… Read More »Fed chairman sees ‘long way to go’ in inflation battle
Inflation has eased, but economists are still worried
Inflation is beginning to decline significantly for US consumers. Gas is cheaper, eggs are about half their January price, and prices are no longer rising… Read More »Inflation has eased, but economists are still worried
Dolby Atmos wants you to listen. (And down. And sideways.)
Initially, Apple’s biggest challenge was that there was very little Atmos content available. In 2017, R.E.M.’s “Automatic for the People” became the first album to… Read More »Dolby Atmos wants you to listen. (And down. And sideways.)
China’s ChatGPT Opportunists—and Grifters—Are Hard at Work | WIRED
Competition for jobs is currently fierce in China. After graduating from college earlier this year with a business major, David struggled to find work. There… Read More »China’s ChatGPT Opportunists—and Grifters—Are Hard at Work | WIRED
Google’s $200 metal Pixel Watch band is very premium, very expensive
It’s finally here, the metal Pixel Watch strap. Ron Amadeo A beautiful G logo is engraved in the closure. Ron Amadeo Bend the links 90… Read More »Google’s $200 metal Pixel Watch band is very premium, very expensive
Producer Ryan Murphy is expected to move to Disney
Ryan Murphy, the TV mega-producer behind hits like “American Horror Story” and “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” is about to move his operation to the… Read More »Producer Ryan Murphy is expected to move to Disney
Doctor who sold fake COVID vaccine waiver to dog loses medical license
Enlarge / A black labrador. A Tennessee doctor has lost his medical license after a local news investigation revealed he was selling fake COVID-19 vaccine… Read More »Doctor who sold fake COVID vaccine waiver to dog loses medical license
New York passes bill to protect abortion providers who send pills to states under ban
The New York State Legislature on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation providing legal protections for New York physicians to prescribe and ship abortion pills… Read More »New York passes bill to protect abortion providers who send pills to states under ban
How does caviar taste? How does caviar taste?
Caviar has a flavor all of its own, which can vary depending on the source. Read on to learn how caviar tastes and the different… Read More »How does caviar taste? How does caviar taste?
Reddit communities still dark as protest continues
Thousands of volunteer-run message boards on Reddit went dark on Tuesday, a week after community moderators began what they called a 48-hour protest against Reddit’s… Read More »Reddit communities still dark as protest continues
Purely AI-generated songs that are not eligible for Grammy Awards
Getty Images Amid the increasing use of generative AI in music, the Recording Academy has updated its rules for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards regarding… Read More »Purely AI-generated songs that are not eligible for Grammy Awards
