A cop gave Fresno man a jaywalking ticket. Then came ‘campaign of hate and revenge’
A cop gave Fresno man a jaywalking ticket. Then came ‘campaign of hate and revenge’.....»»
Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to govern by AI bot
VIC, the bot, will make decisions for the "meat puppet" who shows up at meetings. Enlarge (credit: dakuq via Getty) Victor Miller is running for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, with an unusual campaign promise: If elected, h.....»»
Sweetpotato"s sweet revenge against fungal disease
Sweetpotato black rot is a devastating disease caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fimbriata. Since the late 1800s, black rot of sweetpotato has threatened to destroy as much as 30% of the sweetpotato crop in the United States. In 2015, all sweetpotato.....»»
New VW campaign to promote soccer, ID4 around Copa América tournament
VW this year returned to advertising during the Super Bowl. Now it plans to advertise during a marquee soccer tournament......»»
Observations explore the halo of Centaurus A
Using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile, astronomers have observed the halo of a nearby giant elliptical galaxy known as Centaurus A. Results of the observational campaign, published June 1 on the pre-print server arXiv, yield important insight.....»»
The internet is a sticky mess, and Apple just gave us an AI mop
Apple knows we're deluged by information coming from every direction. Can AI help filter it for us, even as it contributes to the noise?.....»»
Tech solutions to limit kids" access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks
A campaign to block children's access to social media to limit online harm and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is 13, but some state gove.....»»
Astronomers observe giant outburst of a distant X-ray binary
Using the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) onboard the International Space Station, astronomers have observed a distant X-ray binary known as EXO 2030+375. The observational campaign allowed them to explore a giant outburst that occ.....»»
Bounty Star takes Armored Core to the Wild West
The mecha genre is getting a unique new addition with the Wild West-set indie Bounty Star, and we gave it for a spin at Summer Game Fest......»»
Bounty Star takes Armored Core to the wild west
The mecha genre is getting a unique new addition with the wild west set indie Bounty Star, and we gave it for a spin at Summer Game Fest......»»
The NYPD gave officers iPhones—here"s what researchers learned about race and policing
The controversy about biased policing seems to draw endless fuel from race-based differences in public perception. Simply put, the vast majority of white citizens in the United States believe the police are doing a good job, including on issues of ra.....»»
Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage
Sophos released its report, “Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia,” which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a.....»»
iOS 18: Good News for iPhone Users Who Love ChatGPT and Hate AI
According to a new report, ChatGPT will be integrated into iOS 18 for iPhone and that’s great news for those who love the service. There’s also good news for those who hate modern AI tools as well. According to Bloomberg, Apple has struck.....»»
Astronomers investigate giant molecular clouds in the galaxy NGC 613
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/sub-millimeter Array (ALMA), an international team of astronomers has performed high-resolution observations of a nearby galaxy known as NGC 613. Results of the observational campaign, published May 30 on the prepri.....»»
The iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ is enjoying a MASSIVE 37% discount!
If you hate doing household chores like vacuuming, then a robot vacuum like the iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ could be for you. The post The iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ is enjoying a MASSIVE 37% discount! appeared first on Phandroid. Doing household.....»»
Instagram is testing unskippable ads. Users hate it.
Instagram is testing a new way of displaying ads called 'ad break' Meta's Instagram has concocted a new way to keep you from doomscrolling, but you're not going to like it.Called "ad break," it's a new way of displaying ads on the platform, and.....»»
Microsoft’s hallmark AI feature dubbed a security disaster just days away from Apple’s privacy-focused AI launch at WWDC
Microsoft has a target on Apple’s back with its AI-centric Copilot Plus PC models. When the computers were announced, the company repeatedly claimed that they outperformed the latest M3 MacBook Airs. Today a new ad campaign sought to further entice.....»»
‘It’s a Vibe’ ad campaign promotes 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid
Toyota released its marketing campaign featuring commercials to promote the 2025 Camry hybrid......»»
Sunseeker Orion X7: Mowing your lawn just got a lot less tedious
If you hate doing your chores like mowing the lawn, then the Sunseeker Orion X7 could be the perfect gadget for you! The post Sunseeker Orion X7: Mowing your lawn just got a lot less tedious appeared first on Phandroid. If you live in a ho.....»»
Study investigates a massive "spider" pulsar
Astronomers from the Stanford University in California have performed joint X-ray and optical observations of a massive "spider" pulsar designated PSR J2215+5135. Results of the observational campaign, presented in a paper published May 22 on the pre.....»»
EU postpones decision to hit China EVs with tariffs, report says
The delay aims to keep the issue out of the election campaign phase, said German magazine Spiegel......»»