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10 new states join the monopoly suit against Ticketmaster

Attorneys general from 10 new states have joined a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and its ticket-selling unit, Ticketmaster, for allegedly monopolizing markets across the live concert industry.

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont have joined the lawsuit. This boosts the total t

This JD Vance-founded donor organization has big plans and a million dollar budget to match

Before JD Vance began his rapid rise to vice presidential candidate, he co-founded a Silicon Valley-backed donor organization to finance right-wing news stories, voter turnout operations and election polls with a goal of spreading U.S. President Donald Trump’s brand of nationalism, according to previously unreported

Is generative AI headed for a model collapse? Here’s what companies are doing to avoid it

Artificial intelligence (AI) prophets and newsmongers are forecasting the end of the generative AI hype, with talk of an impending catastrophic “

Americká armáda testuje robotické psy s puškou proti dronům

Na nedávném cvičení s ostrou střelbou „Operation Hard Kill,“ zaměřené na hrozbu dronů, se objevil robopes Ghost Robotics Vision 60, vybavený malou bojovou stanicí se soustavou senzorů a zaměřovacích systémů, na které byla instalovaná puška typu AR-15. Trurl a Klapacius by byli ze čtyřnohého lovce dronů nadšeni. http://www.osel.cz/13620-americka-armada-testuje-roboticke-psy-s-puskou-proti-dronum.html

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TSMC’s first chip factory in Europe gets €5B state aid from Germany


The European Commission today approved €5bn in German state aid to support TSMC’s chip plant in Dresden — its first in Europe. Dubbed European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), the fab is a joint venture betwee

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AI startup Anthropic gets sued on allegations of ‘large-scale theft’

A group of authors is suing artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, alleging it committed “large-scale theft” in training its popular

Watch: rocket explodes during test for UK’s first vertical launch


A rocket engine has exploded during tests for a landmark space flight from the UK. The fire erupted at SaxaVord Spaceport, which aims to host the first vertical launch into orbit from Western Europe. German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has exclusive ac

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Big Tech may be focusing its lobbying push on the California AI safety bill’s last stop: Gavin Newsom

As California’s AI bill, SB 1047, continues to move through the California state legislature, the AI industry and its allies are trying to convince Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the legislation.

The bill, which requires makers of very large frontier models to establish and report AI safety guidelines, passed out of the appropriations committee last week and is now slated for a floor v

How AI tools help students—and their professors—in academic research

For students and professional scholars alike, starting a new research project typically means digging through academic literature to understand what others have already written.

That can take a considerable amount of time, with researchers tracking down and combing through journal articles to begin their research and contextualize their own findings. But a growing collection of AI-powered tools aims to make that process easier. These new tools can help researchers more quickly find

Texas is suing GM for tracking drivers’ data—but these other car companies do the same thing

The next frontier in the battle over data privacy doesn’t revolve around a keyboard or smartphone. It involves what happens inside your car. 

Last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against General Motors (GM), alleging the auto giant violated Texans’ privacy rights by collecting and selling driver data to insurance c

Utilizing Local Influencers For Digital Marketing Success via @sejournal, @JRiddall

Unleash the power of local influencers for your digital marketing strategy. Tap into their trusted voices to reach local audiences and boost your online visibility.

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Impactful Local SEO At Scale: Delivering Better Results To Clients via @sejournal, @realserps

Google-compliant local SEO at scale doesn’t have to be difficult. The secret is applying automation where it counts to complement the work of your agency.

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Ryan Dahl explains why Deno had to evolve with version 2.0

On today’s episode, we chat with Ryan Dahl, creator of Node.js and Deno. He explains why he feels the first version of Deno has reached certain limits and what he and his team are doing with Deno 2.0 to scale up the module system and ensure it's a great tool for the modern web. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/08/20/ryan-dahl-deno-20-scale-improve-npm-nodejs/

Naxijský vodovod z 6. století před n. l.

Kandidát na nejdelší vodovod z řecké archaické doby. Stavba dlouhá 11,5 km přiváděla keramickými trubkami vodu z prameniště na okraji vysočiny do hlavního města ostrova. V okolí svého začátku vedl vodovod tunelem dlouhým 220 metrů. V 1. a znovu v 4. století n. l. byl opraven a zčásti přestavěn, fungoval do 8. století. K tomu trapné dovětky o vodě dnes. http://www.osel.cz/13618-naxijsky-vodovod-z-6-stoleti-pred-n-l.html

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Robot coaches are reading brain signals to support stroke rehabilitation


Robot coaches that read brain signals could pave a new way for the rehabilitation of stroke and brain injury survivors. That’s according to the EU-funded VITALISE project, led by researchers from the UK’s National Robotarium and developed in partnership with t

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OpenAI just shut down an Iran-linked disinformation campaign involving ChatGPT. Here’s what to know

As concerns about foreign interference in the 2024 election linger and politicians continue to worry about the potential negative impacts of artificial intelligence, OpenAI, late last Friday, announced it had discovered an “Iranian influence operation” using its tools to

A new AI system promises to enhance your tennis swing — and your racket


SportAI has grand plans for tennis analytics. The startup wants to not only enhance a player’s technique, but also the racket they swing. The Norway-based business analyses sports footage in real-time. It then delivers instant, personalised feedback. For tenn

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San Francisco sues AI websites that make nude deepfakes of women and girls

Nearly a year after AI-generated nude images of high school girls upended a community in southern Spain, a juvenile court this summer sentenced 15 of their classmates to a year of probation.

But the artificial intelligence tool used to create the

X closes its Brazil operations as Musk’s feud with a Supreme Court justice escalates

Social media platform X said Saturday it will close its operations in Brazil, claiming Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatened to arrest its legal representative in Brazil if they did not comply with orders.

X i

Uber pushes back against Kenyan drivers setting their own fares

In eight years of working as a taxi driver in Kenya‘s capital, Judith Chepkwony has never seen business this bad.

A bruising price war between ride-hailing companies Uber Technologies, Estonia’s Bolt and local start-ups Little and Faras has driven fares down to a level that many drivers say is unsustainable, forcing them to set their own higher rates.

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How deepfakes are radically shifting the creator landscape

Deepfake technology and the malicious use of AI is causing widespread anxiety, especially as we approach November’s U.S. election. Adobe’s Chief Strategy Officer and EVP of Design and Emerging Products, Scott Belsky explains what deepfakes mean for the media and creator landscape, and how

This Fox, ESPN and Warner Brothers joint sports venture is a no-go, for now

The launch of Venu Sports will be delayed after a federal judge granted FuboTV’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the planned sports streaming venture by ESPN,

New metal foam aims to tackle ‘dire’ energy problem at data centres


Female-led Apheros has raised $1.85mn to tackle a pressing problem for the tech sector: the exponential energy consumption of data centres. Data centres are the foundation of our digital infrastructure,housing the servers, data storage systems, and networking

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Why does X still seem to be running undisclosed ads?

If Elon Musk’s recent interview with Donald Trump on X was meant to promote Trump’s return to the platform, it appears to have been false advertising. Since the interview, Trump has only used his X account twice—once to retweet an ad for a documentary about himself, once to post a goofy AI depiction of he and Musk disco-dancing—wh

Exoskelety členovců inspirovaly zpracování kovů za pokojové teploty

Členovci již stovky milionů let využívají chitinové exoskelety, které se impregnují anorganickými látkami. Tým singapurské techniky SUTD si vypůjčil tuhle technologii pro výrobu kovových struktur za pokojové teploty a tlaku. Namísto pece nebo kovadliny používají chitosan. http://www.osel.cz/13617-exoskelety-clenovcu-inspirovaly-zpracovani-kovu-za-pokojove-teploty.html

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SpaceX launches Earth observer from ‘Bloomberg of planetary insights’


Finland’s first-ever commercial hyperspectral satellite has successfully launched into space. The satellite — named Hyperfield-1 — is the brainchild of Finnish startup Kuva Space. Kuva equipped the spacecraft with a hyperspectral camera, which captures detaile

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AI broke hiring. Can generative AI fix it?

Tech hiring has become a bot war.

On one side, the ranks of unemployed workers keep growing from waves of tech layoffs. Promotion rates have slowed, creating a deficit of new jobs for recent grads. Meanwh

Is the lawyer of the future a GenAI bot?

With analysts at a big Wall Street firm saying that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology is about to automate almost 25% of jobs across every industry, many people are saying, “Is that us?” If you are a lawyer today, or teaching the next gen

Enterprise PPC Success Checklist: Setting Your Campaigns Up For Success via @sejournal, @navahf

Achieve PPC success in the enterprise space with this helpful checklist. Overcome the challenges and implement effective strategies for maximum ROI.

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13 Essential On-Page SEO Factors You Need To Know via @sejournal, @lorenbaker

Discover the importance of on-page SEO factors for search visibility. From website architecture to content optimization, learn how to improve your rankings.

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How did Walmart’s drone delivery service grow so big, so fast?

It has become increasingly common to see a drone hovering over a building with a delivery order. Customers want things faster these days, and drone delivery offers retailers a great way to meet that demand.

At the forefront of the drone delivery revolution is Walmart, which has leapfrogged over Amazon when

Write better, faster with these 6 free AI tools

If you spend most of your day pecking away at a keyboard, the process of putting together words can become tedious and challenging—even if you’re an otherwise great writer.

Whether you’re crafting emails, blog posts, press releases, or meeting agendas, having a little artificially intelligent help can make a huge difference. Here are six free AI tools that can elevate your writing and save you time.

Social Media Career Path: How To Get Started via @sejournal, @brentcsutoras

Get started on your social media career path with our guide. Learn how to break into the industry and become a successful social media marketer.

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Default app settings can pose a risk to user privacy

Default privacy settings in popular mobile apps seem like a convenience, allowing you to use a single setting to control the level of privacy—who can see which actions you take—across all of the app’s functions. But default privacy settings are also a potential risk to your privacy.

Zázrak upcyklace: Z neoblíbených mikroplastů lze udělat žádaný grafen

Recyklace je v pohodě. Ale upcyklace, to je jako splněný sen alchymistů. Udělat z nežádoucího odpadu velmi ceněný materiál. Australští upcyklisté nabízejí postup s mikrovlnami generovaným atmosférickým plazmatem, s nímž je možné vyrobit z cca 30 mg mikroplastů téměř 5 mg grafenu. Nicolas Flamel by měl radost. http://www.osel.cz/13616-zazrak-upcyklace-z-neoblibenych-mikroplastu-lze-udelat-zadany-grafen.html

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Real-time crime centers are transforming policing. Here’s why they’re controversial

In 2021, a driver in Albuquerque, New Mexico, ran a red light, striking and killing a 7-year-old and injuring his father. The suspect fled the scene and eventually escaped to Mexico. Using camera footage and cellphone data, the Albuquerque Police Department’s real-time crime center played a crucial role in identifying, apprehending, and charging the person at fault. The driver was ultimately

iMovie for everyone: This free video editor runs in your browser

A good private video editor is hard to find—especially when you want it to work across all of your devices. Yes, there are lots of decent video editors, including Microsoft’s Clipchamp tool and Apple’s iMovie app. But Clipchamp is one of many modern video-editing tools that requires you to sign in with an account and upload your videos to a company’s servers. And iMovie, of course, is limited to working only on Apple’s own products.

I’ve been looking for a free

The Google TV Streamer makes Apple TV look dated

I’ve long been a fan of the Apple TV (Apple’s digital media player set-top, box–not to be confused with the Apple TV Plus streaming service or the frustrating Apple TV app). Thanks in large part to the set-top box’s operating system, tvOS, the Apple TV has, in my opinion, always

What Musk’s Trump endorsement could mean for U.S. space policy

Elon Musk officially endorsed Donald Trump for president of the United States on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Musk, a billionaire technology entrepreneur, has made groundbreakin

Napínavý výzkum paměti: Mozek si ukládá tři kopie každé vzpomínky

Švýcarští neurovědci sledovali mozky laboratorních myší, v němž se utvářely nové vzpomínky. Jak se zdá, při ukládání každé vzpomínky se nezávisle zapojují tři skupiny neuronů, které vznikají v různou dobu zárodečného vývoje. Povaha těchto tří kopií se navzájem liší. Jak to asi funguje u lidí? http://www.osel.cz/13615-napinavy-vyzkum-pameti-mozek-si-uklada-tri-kopie-kazde-vzpominky.html

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U.S. awards chipmaker Texas Instruments up to $1.6 billion to build factories

Texas Instruments said on Friday it would receive up to $1.6 billion in funding from the U.S. Commerce Department towards the construction of three new facilities, the latest government outlay aimed at bolstering domestic chip production.

The funding, under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, will help the company bui

Kim Dotcom: 5 outrageous moments from the internet folk legend


German-Finnish internet anti-hero Kim Dotcom is perhaps one of the most eccentric, and divisive, figures in tech history. A serial cybercriminal to some, an large-than-life legend to others. You either love him or you hate him. Either way, boy does he know how

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Battling ticket bots and untangling taxes at the frontiers of e-commerce

On today's episode we chat with Ilya Grigorik, a Distinguished Engineer and Technical Advisor to the CEO at Shopify. From battling hordes of bots trying to scalp seats before humans can get their hands on concert tickets, to automatically handling relevant tax codes and regulations across countries and states so small merchants can focus on their business, Ilya shares some of the projects he enjoys most and the challenges that make e-commerce interesting for software developers. https://stackov

$45B valuation — Revolut becomes Europe’s most precious private tech firm


UK fintech Revolut has been valued at $45bn following a share sale by employees, making it Europe’s most valuable private tech company and shaking up the world of traditional finance.  An employee share sale is when staff sell their company shares either to th

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