AI-generated junk science is flooding Google Scholar, study claims
https://www.newsweek.com/ai-generated-junks-science-floods-google-scholar-study-claims-1950703

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Newsweek

AI-generated junk science is flooding Google Scholar, study claims

The rise in AI-aided, or wholly AI-written, scientific papers could spell disaster for public trust in science.

OpenAI releases o1, its first model with ‘reasoning’ abilities
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242439/openai-o1-model-reasoning-strawberry-chatgpt

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The Verge

OpenAI releases o1, its first model with ‘reasoning’ abilities

But it’s not cheap.

Apple gets FDA authorization to turn the AirPods Pro into hearing aids
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242929/apple-airpods-pro-hearing-aids-fda-authorization

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The Verge

Apple gets FDA authorization to turn the AirPods Pro into hearing aids

Apple’s earbuds are “the first OTC hearing aid software device.”

Bluesky flourishes as Brazil bans X - Hypertext
https://htxt.co.za/2024/09/bluesky-flourishes-as-brazil-bans-x/

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Hypertext

Bluesky flourishes as Brazil bans X - Hypertext

Former X users from Brazil have joined the next best thing in Bluesky and doing so in their millions and millions.

Advertisers plan to withdraw from X in record numbers
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/05/business/advertisers-x-withdrawal/index.html

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CNN

Advertisers plan to withdraw from X in record numbers

A record number of firms plan to cut advertising spend on X next year because of concerns that extreme content on the platform could damage their brands, dealing another blow to the financial fortunes of Elon Musk’s social media company.

Like Brazil, the European Union also has an X problem.
https://www.voanews.com/a/like-brazil-the-european-union-also-has-an-x-problem/7772200.html

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Voice of America

Like Brazil, the European Union also has an X problem

Access to X has been suspended in South America's largest country since Saturday

FromSoftware boss addresses gaming industry layoffs: 'As long as this company's my responsibility, I would not let that happen'
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/fromsoftware-boss-addresses-gaming-industry-layoffs-as-long-as-this-companys-my-responsibility-i-would-not-let-that-happen/

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PC Gamer

FromSoftware boss addresses gaming industry layoffs: 'As long as this company's my responsibility, I would not let that happen'

Hidetaka Miyazaki describes FromSoftware's relationship with parent company Kadokawa and references Satoru Iwata's perspective on layoffs.

US sues Adobe for ‘deceiving’ subscriptions that are too hard to cancel / The Justice Department alleges that Adobe hid early cancellation fees and trapped consumers in pricey subscriptions
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/17/24180196/adobe-us-ftc-doj-sues-subscriptions-cancel

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The Verge

US sues Adobe for “deceiving” subscriptions that are too hard to cancel

The DOJ accuses Adobe of trapping users in subscriptions.

YouTube is experimenting with Notes, a crowdsourced feature that lets users add context to videos
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/17/youtube-is-experimenting-with-notes-a-crowdsourced-feature-that-lets-users-add-context-to-videos/

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TechCrunch

YouTube is experimenting with Notes, a crowdsourced feature that lets users add context to videos

YouTube is testing a new experimental feature that will allow viewers to add "Notes" to provide more context and information on videos.

Apple Finally Announces Calculator App for iPad With Apple Pencil Support
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/apple-calculator-ipad-apple-pencil/

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MacRumors

Apple Unveils Calculator App for iPad With Math Notes, Apple Pencil Support

Apple at WWDC today announced a new Calculator app as part of iPadOS 18 that features special Apple Pencil support and a new Math Notes feature. ...