Can you really call them "leaks" if, every year, Google's Pixel phones end up being sloshed all over the web for months before their official release? What volume of photos, hardware specifications, and other details constitutes a leak, rather than a quick-draining colander?. Google's Pixel 9 series of phones are...

All four of Google’s Pixel 9 phones get lined up and shot (by regulators)

Since the acquisition closed in 2021, the Google-fication of Fitbit has largely meant a reduction in features and a focus from Google on getting people onto the Fitbit app. Long-time users have flocked to Fitbit—sometimes upon Fitbit's request—to share hundreds of complaints about recent changes. However, Google has been mostly unresponsive to customer feedback.

“Extraordinarily disappointed” users reckon with the Google-fication of Fitbit

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Qingyue(Annie) Wang overcame seven rounds of rejections from Google before finally securing her role as a software engineer.

Google rejected me 7 times before finally hiring me as a software engineer. Looking back, I'm deeply grateful for not giving up.

Imagine being transported to a futuristic cinema from the comfort of your sofa. Sure, a projector can get you halfway there, but what about the experience of a massive multiplex screen right in front of your eyes?. That's what using the Apple Vision Pro for watching movies feels like. This...

I tried Apple's Vision Pro – it's the greatest way to watch films on your own

AI models at Apple, Salesforce, Anthropic, and other major technology players were trained on tens of thousands of YouTube videos without the creators' consent and potentially in violation of YouTube's terms, according to a new report appearing in both Proof News and Wired. Further Reading. The companies trained their models...

YouTube creators surprised to find Apple and others trained AI on their videos

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

A giant dataset of YouTube subtitles has, per a new investigation, been used to train countless AI models without the permission of the tens of thousands of creators whose work was scraped. As Wired reports with the help of the data-driven Proof News project, a dataset known as "YouTube Subtitles"...

YouTubers Furious After Apple and Anthropic Steal Their Data to Train AI

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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MILAN (Reuters) - Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica's new generation of smart glasses have sold more in a few months than the old ones did in two years, EssilorLuxottica's Chief Executive said on Tuesday.

New Ray-Ban Meta glasses have outsold previous version, Essilux CEO says

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Have you ever walked out of a grocery store because the total at the register gave you sticker shock? Well, you're not alone. Recently, a shopper named Christy McTyre made headlines when she abandoned her entire cart at Winn Dixie after seeing her $108 bill—a cost she found outrageously high compared to other stores.

She left her cart at Winn Dixie when her bill was $108 – Walmart was $50 cheaper

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Tinder is trying to end the long-festering nightmare of having to actually look at yourself long enough to choose profile pictures. The new uses AI to pore through pictures to pick the ones most likely to get that much-coveted right swipe. The tool has been in a testing phase and...

Tinder's new AI will pick your most attractive photos for you

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Games like Elden Ring demonstrate that well

As Xbox shutters studios like Tango, Silent Hill creator says FromSoftware might have the "key to life" in the industry: "Not changing everything every time"

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SAMSUNG users are denouncing the company over its suite of AI features, with some deeming the tools "useless." Earlier this year, the Korean tech giant unleashed an ambitious suite of productivity and editing tools powered by artificial intelligence. The tools are free to use until the end of 2025 on...

‘I would not pay a single dime’ rage Samsung owners slamming new AI phone upgrade and call it ‘useless as hell’

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The type of gasoline you use matters most when it comes to keeping your car running. While most gas stations claim to provide high-quality fuel, not all gasoline is created equally. You should avoid some gas brands that can ruin your car.

Worst Gas Brands That Can Ruin Your Car

Welcome to Edition 7.03 of the Rocket Report! One week ago, SpaceX suffered a rare failure of its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket. In fact, it was the first time the latest version of the Falcon 9, known as the Block 5, has ever failed on its prime mission after nearly 300 launches. The world's launch pads have been silent since the grounding of the Falcon 9 fleet after last week's failure. This isn't surprising, but it's noteworthy. After all, the Falcon 9 has flown more this year than all of the world's other rockets combined and is fundamental to much of what the world does in space.

Rocket Report: Firefly’s CEO steps down; Artemis II core stage leaves factory

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Just look at that beautiful pup! Lima is an adorable 5-month-old Husky who is smart, friendly, and a total sweetheart. It’s hard to believe this sweet girl was brought to FAAS after being abandoned in a grocery store parking lot, tied to a pole with an electrical cord used as a leash. She was just a few months old.

Lima is Looking for Love

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Apple Vision Pro’s content drought improves with new 3D videos

Today, Apple announced a slate of more than a dozen upcoming Immersive Videos for its Vision Pro spatial reality headset. The first, titled Boundless, launches tonight...

Apple Vision Pro’s content drought improves with new 3D videos

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