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Robert Asprin Was One of Sci-Fi's Most Colorful Characters
by Geek's Guide to the Galaxy on June 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm
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The Instagram Founders’ News App Artifact Is Actually an AI Play
by Steven Levy on June 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Artifact offers a personalized feed of news and can also translate clickbait headlines using AI. Kevin Systrom says that’s only the beginning.
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How to Use Split Screen (2023): Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android, iPad
by Simon Hill on June 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Master the art of multitasking by splitting your screen. We show you how to do it on any device.
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'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Is Everything the MCU Is Missing
by Angela Watercutter on June 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm
For 15 years Marvel has been perfecting the superhero movie formula, rendering the films formulaic. Across the Spider-Verse breaks the mold in every way.
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Let’s Make a Deal—With Python!
by Rhett Allain on June 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm
The "Monty Hall problem" is a classic example of how games of chance can have surprising results. Here’s a fun way to model the problem.
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Priority E-Coast Review: High-Maintenance Ebike
by Adrienne So on June 2, 2023 at 12:00 pm
This electric beach cruiser has a Gates carbon belt drive, but a few other problems as well.
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NASA’s Year-Long Mars Simulation Is a Test of Mental Mettle
by Ramin Skibba on June 2, 2023 at 11:00 am
Four people will cohabitate in a small prototype Martian dwelling, mimicking the isolation and stresses of life on the Red Planet.
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The Doughnut Wars Are Here
by Matt Reynolds on June 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
Doughnut-makers are reinventing the sugary treat in response to the UK’s new food display rules. But will healthier confections satisfy your cravings?
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Why Hollywood Really Fears Generative AI
by Will Bedingfield on June 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
Unions representing actors and writers are negotiating with major studios to stop AI from running riot in the industry. Their concerns are very real.
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Kaspersky Says New Zero-Day Malware Hit iPhones—Including Its Own
by Lily Hay Newman, Andy Greenberg on June 1, 2023 at 8:52 pm
On the same day, Russia’s FSB intelligence service launched wild claims of NSA and Apple hacking thousands of Russians.
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The 56 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now
by Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED Staff on June 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm
From Indiana Jones to Star Wars classics and Marvel flicks, here's what you need to watch on the streaming platform.
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They Plugged GPT-4 Into Minecraft—and Unearthed New Potential for AI
by Will Knight on June 1, 2023 at 4:00 pm
The bot plays the video game by tapping the text generator to pick up new skills, suggesting that the tech behind ChatGPT could automate many workplace tasks.
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Meta Quest 3 VR Headset: Price, Specs, Release Date
by Lauren Goode, Michael Calore on June 1, 2023 at 2:54 pm
The $500 Meta Quest 3 made its debut today, mere days before Apple is rumored to show off its virtual reality headset.
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Zojirushi Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer NW-JEC10/18 Review: Perfect White Rice for a Price
by Joe Ray on June 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm
This machine allows for adjustments after every cooking cycle, eventually helping you approach white-rice perfection. But that wizardry doesn’t justify the […]
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Do Sheep Dream of Electric Androids?
by Rose Eveleth on June 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm
What a decades-long debate over animals' ability to imagine the future reveals about science, humanity, and futurism.
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A Pill Version of Ozempic Is Coming
by Emily Mullin on June 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm
The injectable weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are already popular. Oral forms could lead to even more demand.
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34 Father’s Day Gifts for the Dependable Dude in Your Life
by Matt Jancer, Gear Team on June 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Our boozy, outdoorsy, and musical recommendations will put a smile on the face of every type of dad and dad figure.
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AI Won’t Wipe Out Humanity (Yet)
by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode on June 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm
This week, we discuss the real and imagined dangers of generative artificial intelligence, which experts are eager to see regulated and contained.
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The Race Is On to Crack an Artist’s ‘Test’ Signal From Aliens
by Ramin Skibba on June 1, 2023 at 11:00 am
A Sign in Space encourages the public to imagine what a real message from extraterrestrials might be like—and figure out how to interpret it.
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This AI Scouting Platform Puts Soccer Talent Spotters Everywhere
by Alex Christian on June 1, 2023 at 11:00 am
A young player hoping to be spotted by a Premier League club typically relies on luck as much as talent, but artificial intelligence could change all that.
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VR Helped Me Visualize Gender Dysphoria
by Eric Ravenscraft on June 1, 2023 at 11:00 am
The experimental VR experience Body of Mine argues that the future of virtual reality lies in exploring ourselves—and others’ stories.
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An Eating Disorder Chatbot Is Suspended for Giving Harmful Advice
by Amanda Hoover on June 1, 2023 at 11:00 am
A nonprofit that helps people with body image problems closed its human-run helpline. The chatbot that remained suggested things like losing weight.
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The Explosive Legacy of the Pandemic Hand Sanitizer Boom
by Amy Martyn on June 1, 2023 at 10:00 am
Three years ago, the FDA declared a manufacturing free-for-all. Now a noxious brew of leftover product is catching fire and making people sick.
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Amazon Workers Walk Out Over Layoffs and Broken Climate Promises
by Caitlin Harrington on May 31, 2023 at 7:40 pm
Malaise swept through the company after massive job cuts, mandatory return to the office, and surging emissions despite the company's pledge to get greener.
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Apple's iOS 16.5 Fixes 3 Security Bugs Already Used in Attacks
by Kate O'Flaherty on May 31, 2023 at 4:45 pm
Plus: Microsoft patches two zero-day flaws, Google’s Android and Chrome get some much-needed updates, and more.