YouTube"s Olympics Highlights Are Riddled with Propaganda
"Sports fans who tuned in to watch the Beijing Winter Olympics on YouTube are instead being served propaganda videos," reports Wired: An analysis of YouTube search results by WIRED found that people who typed "Beijing," "Beijing 2022," "Olympics," o.....»»
LLMs are unsuited for meeting the standards of Platonic epistemology in education, researchers find
Researchers from the University of Adelaide advise that more caution should be exercised for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts. This comes after a new study highlights key differences between modern technology.....»»
Disney cancels The Acolyte after one season
Star Wars series was admittedly uneven, but didn't deserve the online hate it received. Enlarge / We have doubts that any amount of Force powers will bring the show back. (credit: YouTube/Disney+) In news that will del.....»»
Russian pensioners urge Vladimir Putin to rescue Starliner astronauts
"They don't know how to get back. We ask you to help them." Enlarge / Screenshot from Putin's squad video on bringing Starliner's astronauts home. (credit: Putin's Squads Z Soc Sprav) One of the odder propaganda phenome.....»»
NFL Sunday Ticket adds Yahoo fantasy football, better multiview
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV just got even better for the 2024 season, with improved multiview, and more Fantasy Football options......»»
What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris? A "climate-positive" Olympics plan for lasting benefits
The Paris Olympics have put Brisbane back in the spotlight as host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The plans for 2032 make one thing clear: these games will be different......»»
You Asked: Can YouTube actually fix OLED burn-in?
On today’s episode of You Asked: Can certain videos on YouTube actually help fix burn-in on your OLED TV, or will they make things worse?.....»»
The Paris Olympics saw a whole load of domain-related cybercrime
Cybercriminals targeted visitors the Paris Olympics with fake websites and social media site.....»»
The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (August 2024)
From catchy nursery rhymes for toddlers to science experiments for older kids and life lessons for teens, these are the best YouTube videos for kids......»»
New research shows agricultural impacts on soil microbiome and fungal communities
New research from Smithsonian's Bird Friendly Coffee program highlights a type of biodiversity that often gets overlooked: soil bacteria and fungal communities. For over twenty years, Smithsonian research has shown that coffee farms with shade trees.....»»
Larger teams in academic research worsen career prospects, study finds
As the Paris Olympics captured the world's attention, it proved apparent that winning medals often hinged on the success of teamwork. While such an approach clearly works in sports, new research suggests teamwork is not always the desired method ….....»»
Study finds 94% of business spreadsheets have critical errors
A recent study has found that 94% of spreadsheets used in business decision-making contain errors, posing serious risks for financial losses and operational mistakes. This finding highlights the need for better quality assurance practices......»»
Key metrics for monitoring and improving ZTNA implementations
In this Help Net Security interview, Dean Hamilton, CTO at Wilson Perumal & Company, discusses the complexities of zero trust network access (ZTNA) implementation, focusing on balancing security with operational efficiency. Hamilton highlights strate.....»»
The many, many signs that Kamala Harris’ rally crowds aren’t AI creations
But Trump's false accusation highlights problems with media trust in the AI age......»»
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passes away at age 56
We are saddened to learn of YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passing after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. Here we remember her impact on tech. The post YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passes away at age 56 appeared first on Phandroid. Remembering.....»»
Tom Cruise pulls epic stunt at the Olympics closing ceremony
Tom Cruise passed the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles on Sunday night, and of course it involved an epic stunt and a movie-like action sequence......»»
Happy one-year You Asked: Enter to win a Fluance high fidelity turntable
In celebration of the one year anniversary of YouTube series You Asked, and the 25 year anniversary of Fluance, we've teamed up to giveaway an RT81+ turntable......»»
Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
The best athletes in the world will soon say goodbye to France and the 2024 Paris Olympics. Find how to watch a live stream of the Closing Ceremony......»»
How Do They Judge Breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics? It"s More Art Than Science
Breaking debuts as an Olympic sport at the Paris Games. To get there, the breaking community had to figure a way to objectively judge the subjective, while letting the dance remain a dance......»»
How to watch the Men’s Marathon at the Olympics
The men’s marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to take place today. The legendary Eliud Kipchoge seeks a record third consecutive gold in the event, but he’ll face stiff challenges from three-time Olympic gold medalist (in the 5,000.....»»
How to watch Breaking in the Olympics
For the first time in Summer Olympics history, breakdancing is an official sport in 2024. The highly-anticipated debut in Paris gets underway with the women’s competition on Friday, followed up by the men on Saturday. In the United States, both.....»»