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Fake AI-Generated Actress Gets Agent - and a Very Angry Reaction from (Human) Actors Union
Slashdot - 6 Oct 2025 02:12
A computer-generated actress appearing in Instagram shorts now has a talent agent, reports the Los Angeles Times. The massive screen actors union SAG-AFTRA "weighed in with a withering response." SAG-AFTRA believ...
Immune System Research Earns Nobel Prize for Brunkow, Ramsdell and Sakaguchi
Slashdot - 6 Oct 2025 16:42
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for their discoveries about how the immune system regulates itself. The three researchers split 11 million ...
Cubic targets military satcom market with Vector terminals
Space News - 6 Oct 2025 15:30
The company says its terminals can seamlessly switch between satellite constellations while withstanding electronic warfare threats The post Cubic targets military satcom market with Vector terminals appeared first on Sp...
Taylor Swift becomes the internet troll she loathes
Mashable - 7 Oct 2025 01:11
Swift's new 'Showgirl' album tries to reject toxic internet culture, but the pop star can't help herself.
Suspect Arrested After Threats Against TikTok's Culver City Headquarters
Slashdot - 7 Oct 2025 00:50
Police arrested 33-year-old Joseph Mayuyo after a series of online threats forced TikTok to evacuate its Culver City headquarters. TechCrunch reports: A press release from the Culver City Police Department says that TikT...
Bill Nye the protest guy and the Planetary Society hold 'Save NASA Science' day of action on Capitol Hill
SPACE.com - 7 Oct 2025 00:11
On Monday (Oct. 6), the nonprofit Planetary Society held a "day of action" to urge Congress to restore NASA's science funding, which was slashed nearly in half in the White House's proposed 2026 federal b...
OpenAI Will Let Developers Build Apps That Work Inside ChatGPT
Slashdot - 7 Oct 2025 00:10
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: OpenAI is introducing a way to work with apps right inside ChatGPT. The idea is that, from within a conversation with the chatbot, you can essentially tag in apps to he...
Strava hits Garmin with a lawsuit that could put its wearables on the line
Pocket-lint - 7 Oct 2025 00:05
Garmin is under fire from its closest partner, and the fight is on.
OpenAI Goes All-In on Vibe Coding, Says Mature Experiences Are on the Horizon
Gizmodo - 6 Oct 2025 23:50
Vibe-coded apps offering 18+ content is a recipe for success, right?
Warning! Discord suffers data breach. Heres whether you were affected
PC World - 6 Oct 2025 16:15
If you use the Discord app, your personal data may have been stolen in a recent data breach. In a recent press release, the company highlights an incident involving one of its third-party customer service providers. The ...
OpenAI and AMD Strike Multibillion-Dollar Chip Partnership
Slashdot - 6 Oct 2025 16:01
OpenAI and AMD announced a multibillion-dollar partnership on Monday for AI data centers running on AMD processors. OpenAI committed to purchasing 6 gigawatts worth of AMD's MI450 chips starting next year through dir...
Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station
Space News - 6 Oct 2025 15:00
NASA plans to spend approximately $1 billion of taxpayer money to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030. The ISS contains over $1.5 billion worth of space-grade materials already in orbit. Instead of thro...
Chevy 302 Engine Facts You Should Know As An Enthusiast
Slash Gear - 6 Oct 2025 10:30
During its time, the Chevy 302 was a formidable engine, that was loved by many. If you consider yourself an enthusiast, here are some facts you should know.
I replaced my solar panels with wind power generators at home - here's the verdict
ZDNet - 6 Oct 2025 02:14
Solar generators need perfect conditions, but portable wind solutions like the Shine Turbine keep your devices running - even when the sun isn't out.
How to See the Spectacular Supermoon Dominate the Sky on Monday
CNET - 7 Oct 2025 01:56
You won't need a telescope to see the supermoon tonight.
Best Target Circle Week deals to compete with October Prime Day 2025
ZDNet - 7 Oct 2025 01:40
Target is running a shopping event to compete with Amazon's October Prime Day, which starts tomorrow. Here are the best tech deals I've found.
The top October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor
Mashable - 7 Oct 2025 01:34
Mashable's tech editor recommends tech deals to shop during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. Save on Apple, Beats, Shark, Samsung, and Bose gadgets.
Cerebras CEO insists dinner-plate-sized chip startup will still go public
The Register - 7 Oct 2025 01:30
Inference service launched a month before IPO filing turns out to have been a much bigger business than initially thought Just days after announcing a $1.1 billion Series G funding round, AI chip startup Cerebras Systems...
Apple Hardware Head John Ternus Top Pick To Succeed Tim Cook As CEO
Slashdot - 7 Oct 2025 01:30
Bloomberg reports (paywalled) that Apple's hardware chief John Ternus is the frontrunner to replace Tim Cook as CEO, as Cook nears retirement and prepares to transition into a board chairman role. The Economic Times ...
Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 Dock review: All the ports you could want for your M4 Mac mini
AppleInsider - 7 Oct 2025 01:22
The Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 Dock gives your computer great legacy connectivity, two SSD slots, and uses Thunderbolt. For once, an affordable M4 Mac mini dock that isn't bandwidth starved.Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 D...
Harbor Freight Has Bauer Power Tool Batteries On Sale For $40 Off
Slash Gear - 7 Oct 2025 01:20
Batteries for power tools are expensive, but right now, you can take advantage of this deal from Bauer and save $40. Here are the details.
Can You Use A 6ah Power Tool Battery Instead Of 4ah?
Slash Gear - 7 Oct 2025 01:15
Considering voltages usually denote incompatible battery frameworks, you might think the same would be true for Ah ratings. That's actually not the case.