When Love and the Algorithm Don’t Mix
Dating app algorithms are working for the status quo, writes Apryl Williams. When I met my husband, who happens to be white, he told me that he was always seeing women with blonde hair on Tinder and he’s not really into blond.....»»
Team develops predictive tool for designing complex metal alloys that can withstand extreme environments
Cooks love stainless steel for its durability, rust resistance and even cooking when heated. But few know the secret that makes stainless steel so popular. It's the metal chromium in stainless steel, which reacts with oxygen in the air to form a stab.....»»
UFO 50 isn’t the Spelunky follow-up you’re expecting. It’s even better
If you love 8-bit games, UFO 50 will give you 50 of them in an ambitious collection that we're already obsessed with......»»
What"s new in Apple Music for iOS 18
While Apple Music didn't get much love during the WWDC keynote, there are still changes on the way. Here's what's happening to the streaming music app.Apple Music has some small changes in iOS 18Apple Music has some small changes in iOS 18Apple Music.....»»
Here’s how the upgraded iPhone flashlight works in iOS 18
Apple is known for its impressive attention to detail and a simple but important iPhone feature has received some of that love. Here’s how the all-new iPhone flashlight in iOS 18 works with the Dynamic Island and new functionality. more….....»»
How much do you need to know about how your spouse spends money? Maybe less than you think
Love is in the air, and wedding season is upon us......»»
I love the MacBook Pro, but this Windows laptop came surprisingly close
The MacBook Pro 16 sits atop the 16-inch laptop world thanks to great performance and superior battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs less. Which wins?.....»»
I already love Volgarr the Viking 2 (even though I couldn’t beat its demo)
Volgarr the Viking 2 is a tough-as-nails platformer inspired by some retro classics, and I wasn't able to beat its demo at Guerilla Collective 2024......»»
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (June 2024)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video include Mean Girls, Skyfall, Die Hart: Die Harter 2, Punch-Drunk Love, The Blue Angels, American Fiction, and more......»»
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.....»»
John Waters" Pride month movie picks: "Good Cinema… Gay is a good start."
John Waters weighs in on recent queer hits like "Femme," "Love Lies Bleeding," "Drive-Away Dolls," and "Challengers." The word "icon" gets thrown around a lot in a pop culture landscape littered with phrases plucked from queer culture. But 78-y.....»»
Creators are gaming the algorithm with pronunciation ploys — and it"s working
TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Reels creators are deliberately mispronouncing words in videos to boost engagement and views. Don't fall for it. There's a trend online that turns an average video into viral fodder, and we're all falling for it.T.....»»
It’s your last chance to get up to $1,900 off a Samsung OLED TV
Samsung has a huge $1,900 discount on the exceptional Samsung 83-inch S90C OLED TV. Here's why you're going to love this TV......»»
10 best romance movies of all time, ranked
The best romance movies are successful reflections of the power of love, from the ill-fated affair in Titanic to the intimate beginning in Before Sunrise......»»
Best Buy cut this air fryer’s price in half, down to just $25
People love this small air fryer than cooks up to 2.5 pounds of food. It's only $25 if you act now......»»
TikTok vaguely disputes report that it’s making a US-only app
TikTok has spent months separating code for US-only algorithm, insiders claim. Enlarge (credit: Future Publishing / Contributor | Future Publishing) TikTok is now disputing a Reuters report that claims the short-video ap.....»»
A new deep-learning algorithm can find Earth 2.0
How can machine learning help astronomers find Earth-like exoplanets? This is what a new study hopes to address as a team of international researchers investigated how a novel neural network-based algorithm could be used to detect Earth-like exoplane.....»»
This incredible 85-inch Samsung TV is $2,600 off — you read that right!
Samsung has an amazing offer on a Samsung 85-inch QN90C Neo QLED TV so you're getting it for just $2,200. Here's why you're going to love it......»»
TikTok algorithm could have US-only version; company demurs
The TikTok algorithm could be split, claims a report, with a US-only version used for the hugely popular app to try to avoid a ban. Developer Bytedance has tweeted that the report is not accurate, but its message appears to be more a repetition of.....»»
Nectarivores: A world of sweet-toothed critters
If you have a sweet tooth, you'll be familiar with the burst of energy known as a sugar rush. But what if your survival depended on it? Would you love it as much? Animals get the nutrients they need from different sources......»»
Research team shows theoretical quantum speedup with the quantum approximate optimization algorithm
In a new paper in Science Advances, researchers at JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Quantinuum have demonstrated clear evidence of a quantum algorithmic speedup for the quantum approximate optimiza.....»»