The internet is panicking over how realistically AI can replicate people after a video on X left many announcing humanity is “cooked”. Showcasing a woman giving a speech while donning a Google-branded ID lanyard, the AI video includes realistic speaking movements and hand gestures. It was created using...

Internet panics over shockingly realistic AI-generated woman: “We’re so cooked”

MrBeast is promising a “full investigation” and changes to his iconic YouTube company according to a leaked email. Back in July, longtime MrBeast friend and staff member Ava Kris Tyson was accused of having inappropriate conversations with underage fans. She responded just days later and announced that she...

MrBeast promises “full investigation” & YouTube company changes in leaked email

Kick is one of the largest growing streaming platforms and we have all you need to know about streaming on the alternative Twitch platform. Kick hasn’t been around for long, but the live-streaming website has already attracted some of the biggest names in live-streaming. Everyone from Adin Ross, xQc, and Amouranth stream on the site, which has attracted over 200 million users.

How to stream on Kick in 2024

If you’ve spent any time on Facebook recently you’ve seen the river of AI slop. There’s the homeless vet with the badly worded sign, cops carrying massive bibles, and—of course—Shrimp Jesus. Why is Facebook full of this stuff? Because there’s money in it, of course.

Facebook’s Twisted Incentives Created Its AI Slop Era

Google is officially a monopoly, according to a US court. But what does that really mean? This week, Devindra and Senior Editor Karissa Bell dive into the landmark Google antitrust case to explore how it could affect the future of search. Google claims it's simply delivering the best product, but clearly the court thinks otherwise. Also, we chat about X/Twitter's desperate lawsuit against advertisers who boycotted the social network.

Engadget Podcast: The Google search monopoly + 'Industry' creator interview

Kai Cenat was having trouble getting through the crowd surrounding him in Paris, resulting in a fan sneaking into his vehicle. Kai dragged him out, only to have the car door slammed on his ankle as he tried to escape. As Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed’s tours across Europe have shown,...

Kai Cenat forced to pull fan out of his car after being swarmed in Paris

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Kenjaku had a lot of potential as a villain in Jujutsu Kaisen, but his death has fans calling him out for being “underwhelming”. Jujutsu Kaisen has a strong lineup of villains. From the all-powerful and evil Sukuna to the disgustingly horrible Mahito, all of them contribute a lot to the story. But it’s Kenjaku who posed as true terror by orchestrating many impactful incidents in the plot.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s most “underwhelming” villain called out by fans

A coffee shop in NYC has sparked outrage as their bathroom is covered with signs warning customers against pooping. Twitter/X user Mayor (wedge_shaped) shared photos from a coffee shop in Williamsburg that’s bombarded with signs on the bathroom walls and door to warn backed-up customers. Most of the signs...

Customers outraged after coffee shop bans pooping in bathroom

Warner Bros is canceling yet another film, and fans are letting the studio have it on social media. It is a tumultuous time to be a Warner Bros filmmaker. The studio has axed numerous projects, including Coyote vs Acme, Scoob! Holiday Haunt, and Batgirl, as they considered canceling them more profitable than releasing them.

Warner Bros slammed as it gives new movie the Coyote vs Acme treatment

Stephen King’s “terrific” horror movie recommendation debuted with a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre. 2024’s horror movie landscape has been a bit of a mixed bag, ranging from hyped-up works like Longlegs to somewhat bloody disappointments like Abigail.

Stephen King’s “terrific” horror recommendation debuts with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

TikToker Malik ‘leaks._.world’ Ambersley, widely known as NPC Miles Morales, was placed in handcuffs after getting into a fight inside a parking garage. On August 8, 2024, a video showing Ambersley getting into a parking garage brawl went viral on social media. Several angles of the fight have been posted, with the original source of the clip being Malik himself.

NPC Miles Morales handcuffed by cops after parking garage fight

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Betraying Baldur’s Gate 3 NPCs in an evil run can be hard, but according to some players, this can be equivalent to doing them a “favor.”. One of the challenges of doing an evil run in Baldur’s Gate 3 is betraying and slaughtering characters that you’d normally help in a good playthrough. Hence, it’s not for the faint of heart, as there are just so many vile choices you can make throughout the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 players explain why betraying NPCs early is a morally better choice

Mark Zuckerberg just freaked me out at Siggraph 2024, and it has nothing to do with Sweet Baby Rays. No, Zuckerberg, sitting down with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to muse on the future of generative AI, described a future in which your endless doom scrolling will get even more endless with AI-generated content built specifically for you.

Mark Zuckerberg just described my AI nightmare, and I’m terrified

D23 has revealed countless updates about the upcoming slate of Disney movies, and a big Toy Story 5 update has fans wondering why one character has returned. Toy Story 5 has been in development for a while, whether fans want it or not. The animated movie series has now gone through two emotional endings with Toy Story 3 and 4, but that hasn’t stopped Disney from working on another sequel.

Toy Story 5 is already being accused of this major plot hole

JoJo Siwa is accused of taking credit for a dance she didn’t create. Not only did fans try to correct her, but the TikTok dancer who made the choreography popular did as well. Artist and professional dancer JoJo Siwa debuted her first EP ‘Guilty Pleasure’ in July. In addition...

TikTok dancer accuses JoJo Siwa of stealing her moves for ‘Choose UR Fighter’ choreography

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Certain items can sell within just 24 hours on Facebook Marketplace. Read on to find out what items sell quickly and how to improve your selling odds.

4 Things You Can Sell Fast on Facebook Marketplace

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Kick staff deny platform is going “woke” with new AI moderation tools

Kick staff have fired back at the notion the platform is going “woke” after implementing new moderation features to block certain lines of conversation in chat....

Kick staff deny platform is going “woke” with new AI moderation tools

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