How do you pronounce “hockey”? US players say it with “fake Canadian” accent.
They don't want to sound Canadian, but like a hockey player—a "linguistic persona." Enlarge (credit: Tommy Gilligan/USMA PAO/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) University of Rochester linguist Andrew Bray started out studying the evolut.....»»
“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
SocialAI takes the social media "filter bubble" to an extreme with 100% fake interactions. Enlarge (credit: gremlin via Getty Images) For the past few years, a conspiracy theory called "Dead Internet theory" has picked u.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 18, 2024 – iOS 18.1 changes, Apple Card drama
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9to5Mac Daily: September 17, 2024 – What’s new in watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and more
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9to5Mac Daily: September 16, 2024 – Everything new in iOS 18
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Video: Why Canadian trash costs $30,000 per gram
How do you turn nuclear waste into a $30,000-per-gram commodity? Tritium, once discarded as a by-product of Canadian nuclear reactors, is now one of the most expensive materials on Earth. This rare isotope of hydrogen powers glow-in-the-dark keychain.....»»
Play this vampire survival hit for free this weekend on PC
Developers of an open-world vampire and survival RPG are giving players the chance to try it out this weekend......»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 13, 2024 – iPhone 16 pre-orders and more
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9to5Mac Daily: September 12, 2024 – AirPods 4 tidbits, iPhone 16 Pro and 5G
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9to5Mac Daily: September 11, 2024 – More iPhone 16 details, FineWoven
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Viewpoint: The hobbling of the B.C. forestry policing service sets a troubling precedent
The British Columbia forestry policing services (officially known as the Compliance and Enforcement Branch (CEB) is the province's primary environmental policing service. Like other Canadian provinces' environmental policing services, the officers in.....»»
Cops lure pedophiles with AI pics of teen girl. Ethical triumph or new disaster?
New Mexico sued Snapchat after using AI to reveal child safety risks. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Cops are now using AI to generate images of fake kids, which are helping them catch child predators onl.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 6, 2024 – Last-minute iPhone 16 and Apple Watch rumors
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Study: Playing Dungeons & Dragons helps autistic players in social interactions
"I can make a character quite different from how I interact with people in real life." Enlarge / Researchers say that Dungeons & Dragons can give autistic players a way to engage in low-risk social interactions. (credit: Nicole H.....»»
Black Myth: Wukong set to DLC expansion before a sequel
According to a report, the Black Myth: Wukong developers are working on a DLC expansion so players don't have to wait years for more......»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 5, 2024 – Powerbeats teaser, Apple Music stations
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Tackling food insecurity requires more than charity—governments must also act, say researchers
As more households in Canada experience food insecurity, food banks and other organizations are struggling to meet demand for their services. In 2023 alone, around 23% of Canadian households experienced some form of food insecurity. That translates t.....»»
Schools urged to teach children how to spot conspiracies and fake news
Young people are as engaged and interested in current affairs as ever, but social media is siloing their opinions and making fake news hard to spot, and schools are the places to tackle this, according to a conspiracy theory expert......»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 4, 2024 – iPhone 16 Capture button and more
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9to5Mac Daily: September 3, 2024 – M4 Macs, iOS 18 changes
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Metal bats have pluses for young players, but in the end it comes down to skill
Skill of the hitters was still the biggest factor in how fast the ball came off the bat. Enlarge / Washington State University scientists conducted batting cage tests of wood and metal bats with young players. (credit: YouTube/Ba.....»»