The Biden administration has taken aim at Russian information operations, unsealing an indictment against two RT employees and accusing them of promoting content from right-wing influencers. RT, a Russian state-backed news network, funded the company and edited, posted, and directed content. Meta has banned RT and other Russian-backed media outlets from its platforms, while YouTube removed over 230 channels with connections to Russian-backed media.
2024-09-24 11:50:42 AM |
Boston-based company Neurable has launched the MW75 Neuro smart headphones, which use EEG and AI to track focus levels by reading brain waves. The device sends data to a mobile app to help users improve their work routine. The headphones are available for preorder in the US for $699 and will ship this fall, with availability in Europe starting in spring 2025.
2024-09-24 11:10:51 AM |
Director Jack Bender, known for his work on Falcon Crest and The Sopranos, is directing the final episode of Game of Thrones. Kristian Nairn, who plays Hodor, is preparing for an epic scene and is hoping to get it spot-on. Helen Hempstead Wright, who plays Isaac's mother, greets Kristian with a warm hug but also seems hesitant, as their time together is coming to an end.
2024-09-24 10:40:50 AM |
John Donahoe has stepped down as CEO of Nike, following a tumultuous few years marked by declining sales, lacklustre innovation, and decimated retail relationships. The company's market capitalization plummeted by $28 billion after a dismal earnings report, projecting a revenue drop of mid-single digits in fiscal 2025. Donahoe was brought in from Silicon Valley to make Nike a digitally-driven company, but the strategy eroded in a post-pandemic environment.
2024-09-24 09:50:35 AM |
Arvind Narayanan, a computer science professor at Princeton University, has written a book with PhD candidate Sayash Kapoor about the shortcomings of artificial intelligence. They are not against using new technology, but rather against those who spread misleading claims about AI. The book, based on their popular newsletter AI Snake Oil, criticizes three groups for perpetuating the current hype cycle.
2024-09-24 09:20:46 AM |
Dyson is offering a promotion on its cordless vacuum models, with discounts of up to $200 off until December 31. To redeem the offer, customers can click on the coupon and select 'Visit Dyson' to see the discounted prices and savings.
2024-09-24 06:10:40 AM |
The US Commerce Department proposed a new rule to ban some Chinese- and Russian-made automotive hardware and software from the US, citing national security reasons. The ban would start as early as 2026, targeting vehicles' internet-connected cameras, microphones, and GPS equipment. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced the proposed ban, stating that a foreign adversary with access to this information could pose a threat.
2024-09-23 10:30:35 PM |
Creed, a butt rock band, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to memes on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and X. The band's frontman, Scott Stapp, is aware of the memes and has seen many of them. The memes are accumulating millions of likes, views, and shares.
2024-09-23 05:40:33 PM |
Apple has released the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, featuring new colors such as teal, ultramarine, and pink, achieved through a new manufacturing process. The devices have an iterative upgrade with no sweeping changes, except for the addition of a new Camera Control button and the Action Button. Apple Intelligence, a beta version, has been tested, offering some helpful features for daily use.
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Venture capitalist Balaji Srinivasan announced the Network School, a three-month learning retreat for 150 people interested in network nations. The school starts today, but details have been shrouded in secrecy, including the location, which is reportedly Forest City, Malaysia. Applicants put down deposits of up to $2,000 without knowing the location.
2024-09-23 05:30:33 PM |