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Grok really wanted people to know that claims of white genocide in South Africa are highly contentious
Grok, the AI model from Elon Muskโs xAI, was sending strange responses to people on X earlier on Wednesday. In responses to a number of people, Grok focused on debunking claims of white genocide in South Africa โ even when tagged into a post about totally unrelated topics. Check out this thread to get an [โฆ]
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The Kids Online Safety Act is back, with the potential to change the internet
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has been reintroduced into Congress. If passed into law, this bill could impose some of the most significant legislative changes that the internet has seen in the U.S. since the Childrenโs Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998. As it currently stands, KOSA would be able to hold social [โฆ]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:I Tried TikTok's New AI Video Generator. It's All Kinds of Glitchy
Slow generations, low rate limits and occasionally horrifying results: TikTok's image-to-video feature is here.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Chinese energy tech exports found to contain hidden comms and radio devices
US officials are investigating the risks posed by Chinese-made devices.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:ProtonVPN subscriptions are up to 66 percent off right now
ProtonVPN subscriptions are available at a steep discount right now as part of an exclusive sale for Engadget readers. A 12-month subscription is down to $48, which is a discount of around $72 and works out to $4 per month. A 24-month plan now costs just $81. This represents a massive discount of $158 and works out to $3.39 per month. Proton topped our list of the best VPN services, and with good reason. It's...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Israelโs โno hunger in Gazaโ narrative flies in face of obvious evidence
Justification for Israelโs blockade is hard to sustain amid photos of malnourished children and critical famine warningsFor many decades, Israel was proud of its officialsโ ability to defend and argue and convince around the world. The war in Gaza has seen the countryโs public diplomacy face its greatest test โ as was made clear on Wednesday morning with a robust exchange between David Mencer, a spokesperson for the...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:This 22-inch foldable 3K portable monitor will cost $2,500 when it launches in 2026, and I am not sure why anyone would want to buy it
Uperfectโs Omega foldable OLED monitor offers portable 3K visuals, touch controls, and pro specs, but its $2,499.99 price makes it hard to justify.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Ditch monthly fees and get 1TB of lifetime cloud storage for A$187
This is the last time youโll ever pay for cloud storage. Period.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Bye-Bye Marriage, Hello Cohabitation
PORTLAND, USA, May 14 (IPS) - Until the middle of the 20th century, marriage between men and women was the societal norm among countries, and the cohabitation of couples was uncommon and stigmatized. In the subsequent decades, however, that situation changed significantly worldwide.Read the full story, โBye-Bye Marriage, Hello Cohabitationโ, on globalissues.org
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk and DOGE reportedly tried to take over the U.S. Copyright Office
Did Elon Musk try to commit an end-run around copyright law by taking over the U.S. Copyright office?
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Nintendo Switch 2: What you need to know about the sold-out system as June 5 release date nears
With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase behind us, we now know more about the console than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450). We're also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are affecting Nintendo's launch plans. Pre-orders in the US and Canada kicked off on April 24, and now the Switch 2 is sold out at online retailers. Thanks to Nintendo's...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Judge admits nearly being persuaded by AI hallucinations in court filing
"Plaintiff's use of AI affirmatively misled me," judge writes.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:5 of the biggest streaming announcements from Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront 2025, from HBO Max shows to the new Superman trailer
A flagship rebrand, details on upcoming shows, movie trailers and a new streaming service were announced during Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront 2025.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:This Android update could stop your phone being stolen
Google wants to make Android phones more secure from thieves and this new update may do exactly that. Google has announced that it is working to offer enhanced factory reset protections on Android phones from later this year. That should mean that a stolen Android phone is so difficult to use, it makes stealing them [โฆ]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:OpenAI promises greater transparency on model hallucinations and harmful content
OpenAI has launched a new web page called the safety evaluations hub to publicly share information related to things like the hallucination rates of its models. The hub will also highlight if a model produces harmful content, how well it behaves as instructed and attempted jailbreaks. The tech company claims this new page will provide additional transparency on OpenAI, a company that, for context, has faced multiple...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Sperm donor who claims he fathered more than 180 children loses custody battle
UK judge rejects Robert Albonโs application for parental right of three-year-old girl he had with woman in DurhamAn unregistered sperm donor who says he has fathered more than 180 children has failed to gain custody of a three-year-old child he had with a Durham woman, who said she was left โbrokenโ and โsuicidalโ by their encounter.Robert Albon, who goes by the pseudonym โJoe Donorโ and has appeared on This Morning...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:A popular YouTuber tore open the Google Pixel 9a and found a big red flag
Popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything posted a Pixel 9a teardown and repair enthusiasts won't like what they see.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:No bezel, no problem โ two LG Display Micro LEDs can instantly look like one wide-screen display
What did I just see?
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Peacock Deal: Stream a Whole Year for $25 Right Now
You can watch Poker Face, Love Island USA and more with a discount.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Is IRS Direct File Going Away? What the Trump-Backed Budget Means for the Free Service
Direct File has come under fire during Trump's second term, and now it might be taking a final step toward the chopping block.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Best Laptops of 2025
These are our favorite laptops that we've tested and reviewed in the past year, spanning all types, sizes and prices.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:I Just Can't Stop Thinking About This Bizarre Netflix Docuseries
Commentary: It gives The Tiger King a run for the money
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Taxi driver in France charged with stealing from David Lammy and his wife
Driver allegedly stole luggage and cash from foreign secretary and Nicola Green after ride from Italy to French ski resort A taxi driver has been charged by French police with stealing luggage and cash from the UKโs foreign secretary, David Lammy, and his wife, Nicola Green. The driver took the couple more than 600km (370 miles) from the town of Forli in Italy to the French ski resort of Flaine, Haute-Savoie, last...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:White House scraps plan to block data brokers from selling Americansโ sensitive data
The decision to reverse course comes after an industry lobby group called for the rule change to be withdrawn.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:This Samsung tablet has the power and polish to rival the iPad Air
The new Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is larger and more powerful than last year's model - but is it worth the extra $50?
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Valve takes another step toward making SteamOS a true Windows competitor
Valve continues to plan for a SteamOS future that goes beyond the Steam Deck.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:'FBC: Firebreak' preview: Controlled chaos
A successful co-op shooter feels like a bottomless tub of popcorn, hot and smothered in golden butter, built for bite-sized consumption and impossible to resist. Smooth mechanics and a satisfying, repeatable loop should draw you in for one more bite, one more round, over and over again. FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainmentโs co-op shooter set in the universe of Control, almost hits these marks. It just needs a little...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Sony savings: The 75-inch Bravia 3 LED TV is $100 off this week
The Sony Bravia 8 Series 4K LED is on sale this week for only $800, a $100 discount from its usual price. Purchase at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart to score this deal.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How this VC spots the global game changers
Accelโs Sonali De Rycker chatted with TechCrunchโs Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos about what it takes to spot and scale category-defining companies in todayโs fast-evolving tech landscape. She shared perspectives on identifying early-stage bets and supporting global growth.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:You can make a photo come alive with TikTok's new AI tool - here's how
I tried TikTok's new AI Alive feature in the Story Camera - and it's a fun, clever way to bring photos to life.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:This eye tracking could be the coolest Apple Vision Pro idea yet, and it could arrive soon
Apple Vision Pro users are expected to get an update that takes intuitive interactions to a new level, thanks to eye tracking. The updated feature, reported by Bloomberg, will use eye tracking to allow the wearer to scroll through apps using their eyes alone. Currently the headset relies on hand gestures as one of the [โฆ]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:We Love Bargains. Join Our Group Text to Get the Best Ones Sent Directly to You Ahead of Memorial Day
Our CNET shopping experts search the internet around the clock for the best deals, coupon codes and more to help you maximize your savings with minimal effort, especially with Memorial Day around the corner.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:This electric screwdriver is my go-to tool for weekend fixes - here's why
The new Bosch Go builds on its two-year-old predecessor with a significant set of upgrades.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trello adds 4 major project management features I didn't know I needed - and they're free
I've used Trello for years and thought it worked just fine. But its updated version is even better! Here's how.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:This Amazon Echo Frames deal comes with an Echo Spot (and it's cheaper than Meta Ray-Bans)
Amazon is offering a bundle deal where you can purchase the 3rd Gen Echo Frames and an Echo Spot for only $180.
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