Google Accidentally Deleted $125 Billion Pension Fund's Account

Google made a big mistake recently. The company accidentally erased the private Google Cloud account of a $125 billion Australian pension fund, UniSuper. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 16 minutes ago

Google is “reimagining” search in “the Gemini era” with improved AI options

Google's Gemini AI wants to help you plan, brainstorm, and shop inside Search. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 18 minutes ago

Boeing’s Cursed Starliner Mission Delayed Due to ‘Small Helium Leak’

It’s deja vu all over again. Boeing’s long-anticipated Starliner mission has been postponed for a second time due to a newly discovered issue with the spacecraft’s service module. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 21 minutes ago

It’s Happening! Nicolas Cage Is Officially in Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series

Tragic origin story incoming. The post It’s Happening! Nicolas Cage Is Officially in Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 24 minutes ago

Comcast to Launch Discount Streaming Bundle With Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+

Comcast plans to launch a streaming bundle later this month that will include Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+, according to a new report from Variety. Reportedly called StreamSaver, the bundle will be discounted but only available to subscribers of Comcast TV or internet service. … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 26 minutes ago

Tech-Enabled Telepathy Moves Closer to Reality With Latest Breakthrough

Scientists are inching closer to making telepathy a reality. In a new study published this week, researchers claim to have created a device that can read and translate a person’s internal speech. The findings only show modest success so far, however, and there are still many hurd … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 31 minutes ago

Breaking Down the Binding Darkness of Rings of Power Season 2's Trailer

This morning Amazon’s Prime Videogave us our first look at Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s second season, and it’s leaning all in on Sauron. Times are dark in Middle-earth, and it needs a returned Dark Lord just to make everything a little more ominous. And maybe some sta … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 36 minutes ago

Sand Cave in Ewing, Virginia

Visitors to Sand Cave, tucked inside Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, will be surprised to find themselves standing on beach-like sand, rather than stone. The cavern’s sandy floor is mostly due to erosion. The cave was once a huge piece of sandstone, but over many years, … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 38 minutes ago

Megalopolis Trailer Teases a Trippy, Mind-Bending Fable from Francis Ford Coppola

Some of us here are VERY EXCITED. The post Megalopolis Trailer Teases a Trippy, Mind-Bending Fable from Francis Ford Coppola appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 45 minutes ago

Google I/O: Here Are the Big Features Coming to Gemini AI for Android

Google’s best new Android feature in years is Circle to Search, which is why it took center stage at today’s Google I/O opening keynote. Google announced new updates to Gemini, the AI that powers the Android operating system. Most of the new features sound helpful, though they mi … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 46 minutes ago

GPT-4o Must Die?

It’s worth exploring whether a Tamagotchi style lifecycle design pattern could be applied to AI assistants to help users maintain healthy emotional distance. The post GPT-4o Must Die? appeared first on thejaymo. | Continue reading


@thejaymo.net | 47 minutes ago

This Member Gets a Charge from Promoting Sustainability

Ever since she was an undergraduate student in Turkey, Simay Akar has been interested in renewable energy technology. As she progressed through her career after school, she chose not to develop the technology herself but to promote it. She has held marketing positions with major … | Continue reading


@spectrum.ieee.org | 51 minutes ago

Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton, Missouri

As this museum likes to remind visitors, it is "more than just a quilt museum." Located in a three-story, century-old heritage building, the nonprofit showcases everything in the extended quilting world from toy sewing machines to vintage thimbles. They claim to have the largest … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 51 minutes ago

Dona Paula's Tombstone in Panaji, India

South of Panaji, the capital of the Indian state of Goa, there is a popular lookout point called the Dona Paula View Point. Hordes of tourists flock here every evening to see the sunset from a pergola perched atop a small hill. Many popular Bollywood movies have been filmed here, … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 51 minutes ago

These Impossibly Crispy Kimchi Pancakes Are Surprisingly Easy to Make

It takes less than 20 minutes to make. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 51 minutes ago

Scientists develop computational tool to uncover genetic variations of crucial crops — and it could be a massive boon for agricultural systems

This tool could help farmers to continue growing the crops that people rely on even as climates become less suitable. Scientists develop computational tool to uncover genetic variations of crucial crops — and it could be a massive boon for agricultural systems first appeared on T … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 51 minutes ago

Windows 10 KB5037768 update released with new features and 20 fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5037768 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2 with twenty changes, including account notifications in the Start Menu and Widgets on the lock screen. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 52 minutes ago

Speaking Freely: Mohamed El Gohary

Interviewer: Jillian York Mohamed El Gohary is an open-knowledge enthusiast. After majoring in Biomedical Engineering in October 2010, he switched careers to work as a Social Media manager for Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper until October 2011, when he joined Global Voices contracts m … | Continue reading


@eff.org | 53 minutes ago

MIT’s Master of Applied Science in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy program adds a public policy track

Students have new avenues for learning and research on the most effective approaches to fighting poverty in the US and other high-income countries. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 56 minutes ago

Prepare Yourself for Sexy Sauron in The Rings of Power Season 2 Trailer

Middle-earth's most problematic bad boy is back, baby! The post Prepare Yourself for Sexy Sauron in The Rings of Power Season 2 Trailer appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Jussi Pakkanen: Generative non-AI

In last week's episode of the Game Scoop podcast an idea was floated that modern computer game names are uninspiring and that better ones could be made by picking random words from existing NES titles. This felt like a fun programming challenge so I went and implemented it. Code … | Continue reading


@nibblestew.blogspot.com | 1 hour ago

AI in Gmail will sift through emails, provide search summaries, send emails

Gmail will soon be able to summarize recent emails from a contact. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Daimler Truck North America Invests in Clean Transportation Technology in Portland, Oregon

PORTLAND, OREGON — Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has announced two significant investments at its headquarters complex on Swan Island, a new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) training center adjacent to Electric Island and a new engineering facility at the DTNA ca … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

OpenAI unveils huge upgrade to ChatGPT that makes it more eerily human than ever

ChatGPT's latest upgrade means the voice assistant can now respond to audio, text and visual inputs in real time. The new chatbot, named ChatGPT-4o, will be rolled out to alpha testers in the coming weeks. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

5,471-piece Lego Barad-Dûr set will turn its watchful Eye to us in June

Fiery eye actually lights up, and multiple towers can be stacked. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Astronomers spot a giant planet that is as light as cotton candy

The new world is the second-lightest planet discovered to date. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 hour ago

All the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Genre Films to Watch Out for This Summer

The 2024 summer movie season is now in full swing. Already we’ve seen flying stuntmen and talking apes invade local theaters—but that’s merely the tip of the iceberg for what promises to be a very unique few months to come. This summer, the number of mega franchises is way down, … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

House of the Dragon Season 2 Trailer Sees No One Winning, Not Even the Dragons

Get ready to update the spreadsheet you'll need to keep track of everyone. The post House of the Dragon Season 2 Trailer Sees No One Winning, Not Even the Dragons appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Atoms squished closer together than ever before, revealing seemingly impossible quantum effects

Using a clever laser technique, scientists have squished pairs of atoms closer together than ever before, revealing some truly mind-boggling quantum effects. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Dublin Zoo’s newest hippo Ernie has sadly passed away

Dublin Zoo’s newest hippo Ernie has sadly passed away. The zoo is awaiting results of an examination to determine why he died. 🦛 🥀 The post Dublin Zoo’s newest hippo Ernie has sadly passed away appeared first on Cultrface. | Continue reading


@cultrface.co.uk | 1 hour ago

I Tried Emily Blunt's “Favorite” Candy, and It's So Much Better than a Whopper

“They’re lighter than air!” READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Feds probe Waymo driverless cars hitting parked cars, drifting into traffic

Auto-safety regulator is investigating 22 reports of Waymo cars malfunctioning. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

The iconic Bricklin sports car rises again – as an electric three-wheeler

Although you may not have heard of the Bricklin SV1, it was definitely an interesting car that has gained a cult following. Well, the next chapter in the Bricklin story is now beginning, with the recent announcement of the all-electric Bricklin 3EV. Continue Reading Category: Aut … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Bloodlin3 Shows “No Mercy” on New Single Feat. Twista

One thing I really appreciate about this rap group, Bloodlin3 a band of brothers-based Kentucky and Texas, is their vocalization about not fitting the "hip hop narrative." | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Things I Would Never Know If I Didn’t Have a Seven-Year-Old

Whether there’s something in my teeth. Whether my breath smells like fish after eating fish, or whether it smells like fish anyway. Whether I look older now than I do in any given picture. Whether my stomach is sticking out. Whether I’m yelling. Whether there is a slight chance s … | Continue reading


@mcsweeneys.net | 1 hour ago

Salmon Bowls Are My Family's Most Requested Dinner

It cooks in less than 10 minutes. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Of Relatives and Relativity: Time for the Stars by Robert A. Heinlein

Heinlein leans into Einstein's theories (with a twist of telepathy) in this tale of twins and space travel. The post Of Relatives and Relativity: Time for the Stars by Robert A. Heinlein appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Pajarera del Jardín de la Isla in Aranjuez, Spain

Aranjuez, located around 30 miles (50 km) south of Madrid, is a charming destination with a rich cultural and historical heritage. The city's picturesque landscapes along the Tagus River provide a tranquil backdrop for leisurely strolls. If you decide to visit Aranjuez, do not mi … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

New compute-optimized (C7i-flex) Amazon EC2 Flex instances

The vast majority of applications don’t run run the CPU flat-out at 100% utilization continuously. Take a web application, for instance. It typically fluctuates between periods of high and low demand, but hardly ever uses a server’s compute at full capacity. CPU utilization for m … | Continue reading


@aws.amazon.com | 1 hour ago

The Things You Don’t Like About Hades 2 Are Good, Actually

It's a matter of time The post The Things You Don’t Like About Hades 2 Are Good, Actually appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 hour ago

Astonishing Demos of OpenAI's GPT-4o

So OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4o, their latest flagship AI. The AI can not only speak—in a disturbingly lifelike way, complete with surprise, chuckles and the like—but can use your camera to deduce what's going on around you. It has to be seen/heard to be believed.OpenAI won't allow … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 1 hour ago

Why Is the Sun So Active Right Now?

In case you thought the momentary absence of the Sun during April’s total eclipse was the biggest solar news of 2024, hold tight. This year is shaping up to be a wild one for our star. The Sun is behaving violently right now, throwing out fiery flares and spewing roiling clouds o … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 2 hours ago

Dune: Part Two Worms Its Way Onto Max Next Week

In just one week, you’ll be able to stream Dune: Part Two on Max—and considering how well Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel based on Frank Herbert’s legendary story did at the box office, it’s likely not going to be your first time watching it. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Mysterious Moon Photobombs Jupiter's Great Red Spot in Latest Juno Image

Oh, there it is. Jupiter’s unassuming moon Amalthea was spotted in two recent images captured by NASA’s Juno probe. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

NASA officially appoints first AI chief to stay at the ‘forefront’ of technology

NASA is staying up-to-date as they officially appoint their first ever chief artificial intelligence officer. The independent agency that is… Continue reading NASA officially appoints first AI chief to stay at the ‘forefront’ of technology The post NASA officially appoints first … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 2 hours ago

The Legend of Zelda LEGO set eyes September release according to leak

The LEGO Group has seemingly been going all in on gaming-themed sets with the likes of Mario, Sonic, and Animal… Continue reading The Legend of Zelda LEGO set eyes September release according to leak The post The Legend of Zelda LEGO set eyes September release according to leak a … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 2 hours ago

ATCO’s Proposed Edmonton Hydrogen Subdivision Would Pay 4-10 Times Current Cost For Heat

Every time I publish an article or post something on LinkedIn pointing out the economic folly and inevitable cul-de-sac of hydrogen-for-energy, commenters drag out new examples of bad hydrogen schemes, whether as ideas they think are proving my point or examples that disprove my … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

The best armor in Fallout 4 for exploration, combat, stealth and early-game

Like all of Bethesda’s massive open-world games, Fallout 4 has a huge variety of approaches a player can take when… Continue reading The best armor in Fallout 4 for exploration, combat, stealth and early-game The post The best armor in Fallout 4 for exploration, combat, stealth a … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 2 hours ago