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#General #Development #Mobile Development #Cloud & DevOps #Cybersecurity & Privacy #AI & Data Science #Hardware & Gadgets #Design & UXThe Download: Clear’s identity ambitions, and the climate blame game
This is today’s edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside Clear’s ambitions to manage your identity beyond the airport Clear Secure is the most visible biometric identity company in the United States. Best known for its line-jumping service in airports, it’s also…
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Get in, Loser—We’re Chasing a Waymo Into the Future
Tailing a robotaxi for hours and hours is weird. And revelatory. And jealousy-inducing. But a driverless world is coming for all of us. So close the door and buckle up.
Who’s to blame for climate change? It’s surprisingly complicated.
Once again, global greenhouse-gas emissions are projected to hit a new high in 2024. In this time of shifting political landscapes and ongoing international negotiations, many are quick to blame one country or another for an outsize role in causing climate change. But assigning responsibility is complicated. These three visualizations help explain why and provide…
Flex your new visual super skills
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Can a fluffy robot really replace a cat or dog? My weird, emotional week with an AI pet
Casio says Moflin can develop its own personality and build a rapport with its owner – and it doesn’t need food, exercise or a litter tray. But is it essentially comforting or alienating?It looks faintly like one half of a small pair of very fluffy slippers. It squeaks and wriggles and nestles in the palm of my hand, black eyes hidden beneath amop of silvery-white fur. It weighs about the same as a tin of soup. Itdoesn...
Inside Clear’s ambitions to manage your identity beyond the airport
If you’ve ever been through a large US airport, you’re probably at least vaguely aware of Clear. Maybe your interest (or irritation) has been piqued by the pods before the security checkpoints, the attendants in navy blue vests who usher clients to the front of the security line (perhaps just ahead of you), and the…
You Can Now Buy Lab-Grown Foie Gras
A lab-grown alternative to fattened duck liver offers a controversial future for the cultivated meat industry: as a luxury product for the few.
TechScape: Betting markets come for everything – and the FBI comes for a betting market
This week in tech news, online predictors are riding high after a slew of accurate US election wagers. Plus, Trump and Musk try to weaponize the communications regulator• Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereGambling on the outcome of the presidential election became legal in the US at the start of October after decades of prohibition, becoming a new type of pre-election poll. Online prediction...
The Norwegian Company Blamed for California’s Hydrogen Car Woes
A civil fraud case reveals that the hydrogen fueling stations promoted by Toyota, Shell, and Chevron never worked in the first place.
The US Patent and Trademark Office Banned Staff From Using Generative AI
The agency dedicated to protecting new innovations prohibited almost all internal use of GenAI tools, though employees can still participate in controlled experiments.
Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal
Exclusive: Block-building game to appear in theme parks, hotels and stores, starting in UK and USThe global gaming phenomenon Minecraft is coming to the real world for the first time in a global deal to open themed rides, attractions, hotel rooms and retail outlets, starting with the UK and US.Minecraft has struck a deal with UK-headquartered Merlin Entertainments – Europe’s largest theme park operator and the second...
Roblox to give parents more control over children’s activity after warnings over grooming
Parents will be able to see who children interact with and ensure they cannot play games with graphic violence as report accuses company of lax safety controlsWhat is Roblox? Everything you need to know about the online game platformThe fast-growing children’s gaming platform Roblox is to hand parents greater oversight of their children’s activity and restrict the youngest users from the more violent, crude and scary...
A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump
The Biden administration narrowed in on Chinese companies developing frontier AI models, but Donald Trump could take a much broader approach.
Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster for Price Gouging
Taylor Swift fans have accused Ticketmaster and its parent company of conspiring with third parties to inflate concert ticket prices in violation of a law originally meant to target organized crime.
The New Hatred of Technology
Tech critics are more sophisticated than ever. They’re still wrong.
The Race to Create the Perfect EV Tire
With billions sold each year, the battle is on to make the ideal electric car tire—one that offers the holy trinity of increased range, eco credentials, and less noise. The results could benefit every vehicle on the planet.
Some of Substack’s Biggest Newsletters Rely On AI Writing Tools
A new analysis of Substack’s top newsletters estimated that around 10 percent publish AI-generated or AI-assisted content.
Meta Lobbyist Turned Regulator Says Europe’s Big Tech Rules Have Gone Too Far
Aura Salla was once the tech giant’s top lobbyist in Brussels. Now, her presence as a regulator in the European Parliament is proving controversial.
‘We don’t go to Ravenholm’: the story behind Half-Life 2’s most iconic level
On the 20th anniversary of the seminal game, we look back at the extraordinary moment where sci-fi dystopia turned into tense and terrifying body horrorAt the start of Valve’s Half-Life 2, the seminal first-person shooter game that turns 20 this month, taciturn scientist Gordon Freeman is trapped within a dystopian cityscape. Armed soldiers patrol the streets, and innocent citizens wander around in a daze, bereft of...
Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Is Waiting for Trump to Keep His Word—and Set Him Free
On the campaign trail, incoming US president Donald Trump vowed to release Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht from prison if reelected. Will he keep his word?
Sophie Turner to lead Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider series
Game of Thrones actor reportedly in talks to play Lara Croft in Fleabag creator’s new take on the gaming franchiseSophie Turner will take on the role of Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s new Tomb Raider series.According to Deadline, the Game of Thrones actor is in negotiations to take on the lead in the Amazon series based on the hit gaming franchise. It had been reported last month that Turner was competing against...
Artificial Intelligence and Us
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Please and Thank You: The Etiquette You Didn’t Know AI Needed
Have you ever wondered if Siri rolls her digital eyes every time you ask her for the weather without so much as a “please”? Imagine if…Continue reading on Medium »
XNC Token Technology and Market Impact Analysis
Blockchain technology, on which XNC Token is based, uses the consensus method to verify and secure transactions.Continue reading on Medium »
How to diagram a data pipeline in IcePanel
A step-by-step guide on creating data flow diagrams in IcePanel with the C4 model.Continue reading on Medium »
Are Artificial Intelligence and Computers Replacing Humans in the Workplace?
Are Artificial Intelligence and Computers Replacing Humans in the Workplace?Continue reading on Medium »
5 Mind-Blowing SwiftUI Challenges to Supercharge Your Tech Expertise
SwiftUI, introduced by Apple in 2019, has revolutionized the way developers create interfaces for their iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS…Continue reading on Medium »
Systemic Anachronisms in Schools
When we refuse to understand the cognitive changes driven by technological change.Continue reading on Teachers on Fire Magazine »
Black Friday Offers for Art Supplies: Score HUGE Savings This Year!
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Black Friday Discounts on Travel Pillows: Score the Perfect Neck Support
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Unveiling the Unknown: How the Mystery of UFOs Could Change Humanity’s Future.
As the U.S. government finally addresses the enigma of UFOs, we stand on the brink of an extraordinary discovery.Continue reading on Medium »
The Chinese Queen of Cottagecore Has Suddenly Reappeared After Three Years
After quietly settling a dispute with her management agency, the massively popular Chinese influencer Li Ziqi has started posting again, gaining her millions of new followers overnight.
Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accounts
Platform’s coverage of US election crystallised longstanding concerns about its content, says GuardianWhy the Guardian is no longer posting on XThe Guardian has announced it will no longer post content on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, from its official accounts.In an announcement to readers, the news organisation said it considered the benefits of being on the platform formerly called Twitter were now...
The First Entirely AI-Generated Video Game Is Insanely Weird and Fun
Generative AI may transform video game design, but the first playable title is just bizarre and fascinating.
Nintendo DS at 20 – the console that paved the way for smartphone gaming
In this week’s newsletter: With its clamshell design and innovative touch-screen, the DS was the bridge between handheld games devices and the iPhone• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereBy 2004, video games were well into their adolescence. The war between Sega and Nintendo that defined the early 1990s was in the rear-view mirror – the PlayStation had knocked both of them off their perch,...