The UK's Labour Party has been winning the meme war, with social media campaigns sharing hundreds of memes. The party's TikTok used Cilla Black's 'Surprise! Surprise!' to mock the Conservative Party's plans for mandatory national service at 18. The Conservative Party responded with a TikTok video showing blank slides titled 'Here are all of Labour's policies.'
Technology | Rating: 37 | 2024-07-04 02:06:22 AM |
The US Supreme Court has handed Big Tech a big gift, giving companies more latitude to undermine government regulation. The court ruled that enforcement decisions by the Securities and Exchange Commission in fraud cases should be litigated in court, a decision that could carry over to other agencies. This has been a bad couple of weeks for regulatory agencies, the rule of law, and consumers, according to David Vladeck, a professor at Georgetown Law and former director of the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Protection Bureau.
Tech | Rating: 47 | 2024-07-03 05:16:21 AM |
Quora's AI chatbot platform Poe allows users to download HTML files of articles from paywalled journalistic outlets. The platform, backed by a $75 million investment, provides a detailed summary and a downloadable HTML file of the article. Users can retrieve articles from paywalled sites such as The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Forbes by entering URLs into the Assistant bot.
Tech | Rating: 50 | 2024-07-03 05:16:21 AM |
A heat pump installed outside a 100-year-old house in the Peak District, northern England, is one of the most efficient in the country, according to HeatPumpMonitor.org. The system, owned by retired chemistry teacher Rob Ritchie, consumes electricity to harvest warmth from outdoor air, even on cold days. The heat pump is ranked number two on the online leaderboard.
Tech | Rating: 41 | 2024-07-03 05:16:20 AM |
Google Search has been ranking AI-powered spam articles above original reports, with a TechCrunch piece appearing at the top of Google News followed by articles from The Atlantic and Bloomberg. This issue was first reported in January by 404 Media, and despite Google's announcement of algorithm changes and new spam policies in March, the problem persists. The affected search queries include basic terms like 'competing visions google openai'.
Tech | Rating: 37 | 2024-07-03 12:56:19 AM |
REI is having a Fourth of July sale, offering deals on hiking and camping essentials. Other retailers, including Backcountry and Public Lands, are also having sales. The sale features gear such as tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and outdoor apparel. Check out guides to outdoor gear for recommendations.
Tech | Duplicated with: 1 | Rating: 35 | 2024-07-03 12:56:18 AM |
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, slammed into Grenada and Carriacou as a high-end Category 4 on July 1. Forecasters expect it to hit Jamaica as a major hurricane on July 3 and then trek over Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula by July 4. The storm's rapid intensification has stunned even the most seasoned experts, with the ocean being a 'veritable sauna' ready to support any tropical disturbance.
Technology | Rating: 51 | 2024-07-03 12:56:18 AM |
Danielle Rosas, 36, tried Ozempic to lose weight, but after three months, she had only lost 5% of her body weight, around 15 pounds, and experienced side effects. She had hoped to lose more, as patients in trials had lost three times as much over a longer period.
Health | Rating: 45 | 2024-07-02 04:03:55 AM |
Fisker, an electric vehicle company, filed for bankruptcy protection on June 18, leaving 6,400 owners wondering about the future of their cars. José De Bardi, a Fisker owner, established the Fisker Owners Association, a nonprofit organization, to represent owners' interests and keep their cars running. Within a month, 1,200 owners registered with the group, representing nearly a fifth of total Fisker cars sold.
Tech | Rating: 45 | 2024-07-01 03:33:50 AM |
Cooling sheets can improve airflow, allowing the body to dissipate heat better than traditional cotton sheets. Linen is a popular choice and is quite breathable. These sheets are suitable for hot sleepers, regardless of the temperature or location, as heat can negatively impact sleep quality and overall health.
Technology | Rating: 42 | 2024-07-01 01:13:51 AM |