Author: Michael Comaous
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Meta said it will start using people’s interactions with its generative AI tools to personalize content and ads on Facebook and Instagram beginning December 16, with notifications rolling out October 7 [reuters.com#3][engadget.com#7][pcmag.com#11]. Users can’t opt out of this change, which applies to those who use Meta AI, though sensitive topics won’t be used for ad targeting [reuters.com#3][techinasia.com#10]. The rollout will exclude the UK, the EU, and South Korea at launch [reuters.com#3][slashdot.org#2].Highlights:What changes: AI conversations by voice or text will join existing signals (likes, follows) to shape recommendations for Reels and ads across Meta apps [reuters.com#3][pcmag.com#11].No opt-out: There is no way…
Over the summer, we learned a little about how Star Trek: Enterprise‘s Captain Archer himself, Scott Bakula, had worked together with producer Michael Sussman on a pitch for a new Trek spinoff set after the events of the show called Star Trek: United. And now, thanks to Sussman, we have a little bit of a better idea of what the series might’ve entailed… and one day still could. Speaking to TrekMovie‘s All Access Star Trek podcast recently, Sussman revealed more details about the proposed setup for United, which would’ve built upon Enterprise‘s brief revelation in the season four Mirror Universe two-parter “In a Mirror, Darkly”…
Constantine Johnny/Moment via GettyFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysFast-changing targets leave people feeling burned out.Smart business leaders work hard and find time to relax.Nature, hobbies, and Lego-building can help you refocus.It can sometimes feel like there’s a never-ending list of tasks to get through, especially in an era of increased working flexibility, suggests Harvard Business Review, with people burned out by the demand to meet new and fast-changing targets.These six business leaders ensure they make space in their calendars for family, hobbies, and relaxation. The result is an effective work/life balance. Here are six ways to…
Dell has special rotating deals for the Tech Refresh Event, like up to $250 off Alienware and Ultrasharp monitors, for crisp and clear gaming (or writing), up to $400 off Inspiron and XPS laptops, and up to $300 off desktops for true gamers. We’ve rounded up the top Dell coupons and discounts so you can save big on pricey tech.Get 10% Off With Top Dell Coupon CodesIf you haven’t bought from Dell, right now you can get seriously rewarded for switching. Right now, you can save an additional 10% on accessories when selected during system configuration. You’ll need to choose…
Well—not “Democrats,” exactly, but “Democrat Senators.” The use of the noun “Democrat” as an adjective (e.g., “the Democrat Party”) is a long-standing and deliberate right-wing refusal to call the opposition by its name. (If you visit the Democrats’ website, the very first words below the site header are “We are the Democratic Party”; the party is run by the “Democratic National Committee.”) Petty? Sure! But that’s a feature, not a bug. Similar out-of-office suggestions have been made to employees at the Small Business Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services. Such messages appear to be violations of the…
Amazon will restart its drone delivery service in Arizona beginning Friday as two federal agencies continue to investigate a crash that occurred earlier this week. Amazon suspended operations in the West Valley of the Phoenix Metro area — currently its only commercial market — following a crash Wednesday. Two of the company’s Prime Air delivery drones collided with the boom of a crane near its same-day site in Tolleson, Arizona, which sent them crashing to the ground. Amazon has been delivering packages, weighing up to five pounds, to customers via its Prime Air drone service in the West Valley of…
Antifa, as described in the national security presidential memorandum (NSPM), is both everything and nothing. It is in forums and social media and in-person meetings. It is in educational organizations and nonprofit institutions. It is protests (“riots”) not just in Portland, but in Los Angeles as well, whether against Trump’s immigration policies or, separately, “anti-police and ‘criminal justice’ riots.” It is the doxxing of masked and armed ICE agents. It is the “rhetoric” on the bullets alleged to be engraved by Charlie Kirk’s killer — referring, it seems, to an unused bullet casing with a video game button combo on…
iFixit disassembled Apple's AirPods Pro 3 and rated them 0 out of 10 for repairability, saying the earbuds and case are effectively impossible to service due to glued-in batteries and delicate flex cables [macrumors.com#1][appleinsider.com#1][slashdot.org#1]. The teardown highlights new foam‑infused ear tips, 0.221 Wh cells in each earbud, a single 1.334 Wh battery in the case, fewer but repositioned magnets to preserve MagSafe and Qi2 charging, and a case battery life of 24 hours versus 30 on AirPods Pro 2 [macrumors.com#1][9to5mac.com#1].Highlights:Foam-infused tips: Under magnification, the new ear tips show a thin foam layer at the top where the bud meets the…
Warner Bros. and Legendary horrors have taken over Six Flags Fright Fest to add more thrills to the national coaster theme park chain. Combining scares with metal behemoths of adrenaline-pumping rollercoasters is the main draw, but over the years, as competitors began to rely on major IP to up the ante, Six Flags has made some effort to catch up. Every year tends to improve upon the last; it’s still outpaced by the bigger names in the theme park industry, but with its 2024 initiated merger with Cedar Fair (which runs Knott’s Scary Farm), we were hopeful that things might be…
Yuichiro Chino/Moment via GettyFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysWith a bit of effort, you can elevate Linux’s desktop efficiency.These tips won’t cost you a penny and the results can be game-changing.You won’t have to be a Linux specialist to use these tips.I’ve worked with nearly every operating system currently on the market (and some no longer with us). Of all those operating systems, one stands way above the others in the category of efficiency. Don’t get me wrong, every OS excels in something, but with Linux, you can make it excel at just about everything. When I…