Aaron Kofsky, JD Vance’s financial policy adviser, called Vance “a Trump boot licker” and instructed users on how to transport drugs through TSA in the posts. “Coke then opiates is always my go-to,” he wrote.
Crime and Courts Read on WIRED Top StoriesLeaked sale of a Intel Core Ultra 7 268V rendition of the Surface Laptop shows Microsoft isn’t putting all its eggs in the ARM basket.
Business Read on GizmodoTake charge of your desktops and night stands during this massive sale at LumiCharge.
Politics Possible ad Read on GizmodoIf you want to raise ungodly amounts of money, you better have some godly reasons. That’s what Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei laid out for us on Friday in more than 14,000 words: otherworldly ways in which artificial general intelligence (AGI, though he prefers to call it “powerful AI”) will change our lives. In the blog, titled “Machines of Loving Grace,” he envisions a future where AI could compress 100 years of medical progress into a decade, cure mental illnesses like PTSD and depression, upload your mind to the cloud, and alleviate poverty. At the same time, it’s reported that Anthropic is hoping to raise fresh funds at a $40 billion valuation. Today’s AI can do exactly none of what Amodei imagines. It will take, by his own admission, h...
Investing and Stocks Read on The VergeWinamp, through its Belgian owner Llama Group, posted the source for its "Legacy Player Code" on September 24 so that developers could "contribute their expertise, ideas, and passion to help this iconic software evolve." Less than a month later, that repository has been entirely deleted, after it either bumped up against or broke its strange hodgepodge of code licenses, seemingly revealed the source code for other non-open software packages, and made a pretty bad impression on the open-source community. Winamp's code was made available in late September, but not very open. Under the "Winamp Collaborative License (WCL) Version 1.0.1," you may not "distribute modified versions of the software" in source or binary, and "only the maintainers of the official repository are allowed to distribute the software and its modifications." Anyone may contribute, in other words, but only to Winamp's benefit. Read full article
Business Read on Ars TechnicaSoon, it’ll be easier to end recurring subscriptions and memberships — if the FTC has its way. Today, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that’ll require companies selling subscription-based products to make it “as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up.” First put forth for […]
Business Read on TechCrunchThe Dutch branch of human rights organization Amnesty International is calling for an immediate halt to the use of facial recognition technology to track protesters, advocating for stricter regulat
Crime and Courts Read on NL TimesArcane's second and final season sees battle lines drawn between Vi and Jinx.
Entertainment Read on GizmodoIf you’re not familiar with Google Flights, you may not realize that you’re not always seeing the cheapest flights in your search results. The default algorithm considers numerous other factors, such as trip length, stops, and travel times. It was, admittedly, easy enough to expand the results and view the full flight list before now, but Google is introducing a change that brings a new “Cheapest” tab that will sort all your flight options based purely on price. Google Flights will build itineraries that include long layovers or mixed and matched flights from different travel agencies, airlines, and nearby cities in order to show you the absolute cheapest options. If you like what you see, it’ll direct you to the appropriate websites...
Business Read on The VergeAmazon, Google, and Microsoft are all pushing for a nuclear-power fueled future. It's a huge gamble.
Environment Read on GizmodoIt’s been three long years since Apple last updated the iPad Mini, but the company is finally turning the page on the sixth-gen model of its smallest tablet. The iPad Mini (seventh-gen) is launching October 23rd, with preorders now open at Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Prices start at $499 for the Wi-Fi-only 128GB configuration, which is double the previous generation’s starting storage. Back in 2021, the sixth-gen iPad Mini was a relatively big update for the dainty tablet, reflecting Apple’s latest design tenets. It got a slightly bigger display, USB-C, and second-gen Apple Pencil support, among other key changes. This year’s upgrade feels a little tamer in comparison. The highlight is the addition of Apple’s A17 Pro chip,...
Business Read on The VergeDo you want a side of socials with your fast food? Spain’s Glovo, a food delivery and quick commerce service where the bulk of orders are for ready-to-eat food, is experimenting with adding a bundle of social features to drive more in-app activity. It’s also letting restaurant partners upload food preparation videos to spice up […]
Entertainment Read on TechCrunchGoogle is introducing a new feature that will help you find the cheapest flights for your next trip. The company announced on Wednesday that it’s adding a new “cheapest” tab on Google Flights. Up until now, Google has displayed what it considers the “best” options at the top of the results based on both price […]
Economy Read on TechCrunchA look at the first two chapters in the return of Max Caulfield.
Entertainment Read on The VergeOn Monday, Hong Kong police announced the arrest of 27 people involved in a romance scam operation that used AI face-swapping techniques to defraud victims of $46 million through fake cryptocurrency investments, reports the South China Morning Post. The scam ring created attractive female personas for online dating, using unspecified tools to transform their appearances and voices. Those arrested included six recent university graduates allegedly recruited to set up fake cryptocurrency trading platforms. An unnamed source told the South China Morning Post that five of the arrested people carry suspected ties to Sun Yee On, a large organized crime group (often called a "triad") in Hong Kong and China. "The syndicate presented fabricated profit transaction records to victims, claiming substantial returns on their investments," said Fang Chi-kin, head of the New Territories South regional crime unit. Read full article
Crime and Courts Read on Ars TechnicaApple’s new iPad Mini might be hogging the spotlight, but it’s not the only great tablet on the market. If you’re looking for a slate outside of Apple’s ecosystem, the original OnePlus Pad is a terrific Android tablet that OnePlus is selling for $359.99 ($120 off) — a new all-time low — until October 20th at 11:59PM ET. To make the deal even sweeter, OnePlus is also throwing in a free OnePlus Magnetic Keyboard worth $149.99. Note that to get the discount, you’ll have to apply the on-page coupon, which you can find when you click on the “Claim now” button under ”Check out all offers.” The last-gen tablet still offers excellent value for your money. Its MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor is snappy enough, while the OnePlus Pad’s sharp...
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Economy Possible ad Read on GizmodoIn Milan, the fashion house and Axiom Space have revealed how astronauts will be decked out on the lunar surface during the Artemis 3 mission in 2026.
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Politics Read on WIRED Top StoriesApple has resolved an issue preventing users on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac from downloading apps from the App Store. On Wednesday, reports of App Store issues started to mount on social media after the outage began at around 11AM ET. Several of us here at The Verge, including in the US and Europe, found that we weren’t able to download apps, either. When users pressed the “Get” button to install an app during the outage, the icon swirled briefly to indicate that it was loading. However, it then would revert to “Get,” leaving users unable to install the app they wanted. The install button seemed to start working normally again at around 12:30PM ET. Even though there were issues downloading apps, the App Store could still update previously...
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