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Hyperloop test launch signals a step forward for the transit system

Hyperloop, a new form of mass transit involving capsules whizzing on magnetic fields through depressurized tubes, has achieved significant liftoff in the northern Netherlands, a company developing the technology said Monday.

A test vehicle was levitated and zipped through a tube at a testing facility for the high-speed transit system once promoted by

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google employees come out in support of California AI bill

More than 100 current and former employees of the largest artificial intelligence companies are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass the state’s new AI regulation bill that has divided the tech and policy world.

The letter, signed by current and former staff from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google’s DeepMind, Meta, and xAI, expresses concern over the development of certain AI models.

Google’s Privacy Sandbox creates an uneven playing field, small ad-tech firms say

Smaller ad-tech firms are raising competition concerns over Google’s long-brewing cookies alternative, Privacy Sandbox, at a time when the internet giant’s digital ads business is already under U.S. and

AI developers and cloud providers may be required to report to the government

The U.S. Commerce Department said Monday it is proposing to require detailed reporting requirements for advanced artificial intelligence developers and cloud computing providers to ensure the technologies are safe and can withstand cyberattacks

Apple’s latest iPhone announcement signals the start of a two-track future

Apple announced on Monday a souped-up iPhone 16 that boasts an all-new A18 chip that is 30% quicker than the previous generation, as well as a range of AI-powered tools through the company’s branded Apple Intelligence program—including “computational photography” and visual intelligence, its version of Google Lens. 

“We are thrilled to introduce the first iPhones designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence and its breakthrough capabilities,” Apple CEO Tim Cook sai

Users beware: This ongoing WhatsApp glitch means photos you send are less private than you think

WhatsApp is one of the most trusted sites used by Gen Z. According to the company, more than half of Americans between the ages 18 and 35 have the app on their devices. It has also become a way for users to communicate abroad, as well as a more social environment than other messaging platforms as the app has rolled out

Your market research may be suffering with AI—here’s why

Never before has market research played a more critical role in the health of your business. Whether it’s navigating the political environment, understanding the economy, or even dealing with ill-advised lawsuits against advertisers from a certain ad platform (looking at you, X), knowing your audience to the core has become an essential tool for survival. Which is a big reason so many people are now pinning their hopes on artificial intelligence.

AI gives us a whole new way to deal

Reddit ‘snark’ pages are critiquing—and sometimes harassing—influencers

The internet has a “snarking” problem.

Snark is defined by Merriam-Webster as an “expression of mocking irreverence and sarcasm,” and who does the internet love to mock more than influencers? In recent years, online users have congregated in a number of subreddits to obsessively dissect influencers’ every move—with the line between critique and harassment becoming increasingly blurred. 

Subreddits like r/

Google Ads To Phase Out Enhanced CPC Bidding Strategy via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google Ads to discontinue Enhanced CPC bidding strategy, transitioning advertisers to manual CPC or newer AI-driven options by March 2025.

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Na čínských sociálních médiích se objevily záběry záhadného Stínu mraku

Na sociální síti Weibo koluje video, které si získalo velkou pozornost. Jde o záběry dronu, pořízené zřejmě někde v Číně, které mohou zobrazovat doposud neznámý prototyp dronu, označovaného jako Stín mraku, Cloud Shadow CS-5000T. Pokud je video autentické, jde o významný technologický milník ve vývoji čínských bojových dronů. http://www.osel.cz/13659-na-cinskych-socialnich-mediich-se-objevily-zabery-zahadneho-stinu-mraku.html

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German startup Cylib starts building Europe’s largest EV battery recycling plant


German startup Cylib has broken ground on its first industrial-scale battery recycling plant, just months after it raised €55mn in the largest-ever funding round for a European battery recycling company.  The state-of-the-art facility

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Google’s ad tech practices have landed them in court. Here’s why

One month after a judge declared Google’s search engine an illegal monopoly, the tech giant faces another antitrust lawsuit that threatens to break up the company, this time over its advertising technolog

Congress is getting most of its AI education from this source and it’s problematic

The artificial intelligence industry has gone on a lobbying binge in the past few years, deploying scores of hired influencers to help shape potential government action.

The growth is not surprising. The technology is being rapidly adopted by powerful sectors — health care, defense, financial services — all w

Reddit’s Strategy To Attract Advertisers: Interest-Based Targeting via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Reddit's VP of Ads Product discusses platform enhancements, including AI-driven solutions and improved targeting, balancing advertiser needs with user experience.

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Atomico raises $1.24B fund for European startups from seed to pre-IPO


Atomico, one of the largest venture capital firms in Europe, has raised $1.24bn to support startups in the region. This is its largest fundraise to date, Atomico says, although falling slightly short of its initial target of $1.35bn. The total amount is a comb

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TikTok’s hot passport photo trend is causing headaches at airports

Does anyone ever look good in their passport photo? Surprisingly, some do—but it’s leading to some unexpectedly humbling outcomes.

“This is why you should never do hot photos for your passport,” influencer Alisha Marie warns in a viral TikTok. In the clip she is dressed down in a black hoodie and baseball cap, her face make-up free and apparently unrecognizable from her dolled up passport phot

Tracking social media companies’ voting resources ahead of the 2024 election

The U.S. presidential election is drawing near, and social media companies are continuing to manage how their platforms are dealing with election-related content and toeing the divide between allowing misinformation and the right to free speech.

Fast Company put together a brief guide on how certain social media giants are tackling the issue heading up to what many say could be the

Why Satya Nadella is one of Fast Company’s 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

This story is part of a special series celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Fast Company Innovation Festival.

Ask Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about his approach to innovation, and he tends to reminisce. He’ll name-check Skype Translator, the real-time language-translation tool he unveiled soon after being tapped to r

How Trump flip-flopped on TikTok

Former president Donald Trump says he wants to “save TikTok.” Just four years ago, he wanted to ban it.

On Truth Social, Trump has framed himself as TikTok’s shining knight, out to save the app from the Democrats who’d like to take it down. That’s a far cry from his stance four years ago, when he signed an executive order to ban TikTok within the U.S. citing national security concerns. So, what happened?

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How Noplace channeled early Facebook to reach Gen Z

A new social media app has captivated Gen Z—not by introducing something revolutionary, but by tapping into something familiar. Founder and CEO of Noplace Tiffany Zhong shares why bringing back the old-school charm of Myspace and early Facebook is proving that the past holds the key to the future of connection.

This is an abridged transcript of an interview from

7 Common Mistakes New Independent SEO Consultants Make (And How To Avoid Them) via @sejournal, @olgazarr

Starting out as an independent SEO consultant? Don't make these common mistakes. Learn from the experience of an experienced independent consultant in this article.

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Are the operating systems of the future immutable?


Developers talk a lot about “immutability.” Outside the technical world, it usually means something negative: unmoving, inflexible, and entrenched. However, in the technical field, these features become an advantage and mean that a system is reliable and re

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15 Project Management Tools For SEO Professionals via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Find the perfect project management tool for your SEO team. Compare the pros and cons of 15 platforms and optimize your campaigns.

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Vozataj delfský

Slavná socha Vozataj delfský je vrcholným příkladem „přísného stylu“ rané klasické doby, také památkou na zobrazování vítězů a pak spíše donátorů her, ale i zobrazením metafory vozataje. Platón metaforu vozataje použil pro vyjádření vztahu intelektu a „nižších“ složek duše, které ovšem táhnou káru života, totiž emocí a fyziologických dějů. http://www.osel.cz/13658-vozataj-delfsky.html

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Jak naučit "starého psa" novým kouskům?

Či spíše: „Jak naučit dospělé pěvce novému zpěvu?“ Anebo: „Jak si udržet výkonný mozek i v pokročilém věku?“ V mozku ptáků se podařilo „odemknout dveře“, jimiž vede cesta k funkcím mladého mozku přijímajícího ochotně nové informace a dovolujícího zvládnutí nových dovedností. http://www.osel.cz/13657-jak-naucit-stareho-psa-novym-kouskum.html

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How to get the most out of Claude’s AI superpowers

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here.

Claude has quietly become one of the most powerful AI tools. Its most surprising and useful feature launched this summer: Projects. I can now train Claude to assist me with anything I’m wor

Když hynou netopýři, umírají i děti

Neblaze proslulý „syndrom bílého nosu“, který zdevastoval především severoamerické populace netopýrů, si nepřímo vyžádal i oběti na životech kojenců. Na vině je – jako obvykle – člověk. http://www.osel.cz/13656-kdyz-hynou-netopyri-umiraji-i-deti.html

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Nová éra v liečbe cukrovky inzulínom na obzore

Ak sa naozaj podarí vyvinúť "chytré" inzulíny (smart insulins), bude to znamenať prevrat v liečbe inzulínom a niektoré desaťročia vyvíjané postupy intenzifikovanej liečby cukrovky 1. typu sa môžu stať zbytočnými. http://www.osel.cz/13653-nova-era-v-liecbe-cukrovky-inzulinom-na-obzore.html

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Barva kůže? A co takhle „průhledná“?

Vědci dokázali na přechodnou dobu zprůhlednit kůži laboratorním myším. Stačilo k tomu žluté potravinářské barvivo. Ale varují: „Nezkoušejte to na sobě!“ http://www.osel.cz/13652-barva-kuze-a-co-takhle-pruhledna.html

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Na Hainanu instalovali větrnou godzillu s rekordním výkonem 20 MW

Čím větší větrná turbína, tím více kilowatthodin. Mingyang Smart Energy postavili u pobřeží čínského ostrova Hainan větrnou turbínu s rotorem o průměru až 292 metrů, která těží vítr z plochy 67 tisíc metrů čtverečních. Jediná turbína vyrobí ročně energii zhruba pro 96 tisíc domácností. http://www.osel.cz/13654-na-hainanu-instalovali-vetrnou-turbinu-s-rekordnim-vykonem-20-mw.html

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Máme velký sexy mozek. A platíme za to tragickou cenu

Na náš masivní mozek jsme pyšní. Ale je to zřejmě právě jeho velikost, zejména v oblasti prefrontální kůry, která v sobě ukrývá fatální zranitelnost stárnutím s jeho nepříjemnými neurodegenerativními pochody. Nejmladší oblasti mozku odcházejí při stárnutí jako první. Je to prokletí velkého mozku. http://www.osel.cz/13655-mame-velky-sexy-mozek-a-platime-za-to-tragickou-cenu.html

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Google’s ‘anti-competitive’ ad tech practices blasted by U.K. watchdog

Google was slammed Friday by U.K. regulators who say it’s taking advantage of its dominance in digital advertising to thwart competition in Britain, ratcheting up pressure that the tech giant is facing on

The White House calls on Amazon and Google to help defeat online censors in these countries

The White House convened a meeting with representatives of Amazon.com, Alphabet’s Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare, and civil society activists on Thursday in a bid to encourage U.S. tech giants to offer more digital bandwidth for government-funded internet censorship evasion tools.

The tools, supported by the U.S.-backed Open Technology Fund (OTF), have seen a surge of usage in

Telegram CEO Durov says the messaging app will tackle criticism of how it moderates content

">Telegram boss Pavel Durov said on Friday that the messaging app would tackle criticism of its content moderation and remove some features that had been abused for illegal activity.

Durov, who was last week placed under formal in

Sweden says children under 2 shouldn’t have any screen time

Sweden says children under the age of 2 should not be exposed to any digital screens. The recommendations, issued by the Scandinavian country’s public health agency earlier this month as a new school year begins, are the latest in a worldwide effort to limit screen time fo

It’s time to get your iPhone ready for iOS 18. Here’s how

On Monday, Apple will be holding its annual iPhone event. This year’s presentation is dubbed “It’s Glowtime,” and Apple is expected to use the occasion to debut its new iPhone 16 series as well as new AirPods and new Apple Watches.

Also on Monday, Apple is expected to announce the release date for iOS 18

Where the next billion creatives will come from

Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina described China as an imitator nation in her interview with Time in 2015:

I have been doing business in China for decades, and I will tell you that yeah, the Chinese can take a test, but what they can’t do is innovate.  They are not terribly imaginative. They’re not entrepreneurial, they don’t innovate, that is why they are stealing our intellectua

Google Business Profile Video Verification Best Practices via @sejournal, @sherrybonelli

Ensure the legitimacy of your Google Business Profile with video verification. Learn the best practices to increase online visibility for your local business.

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Google’s Guidance About The Recent Ranking Update via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's Danny Sullivan published a statement about the recent ranking update, stressing not to make radical changes to improve rankings

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First metal part 3D-printed in space paves way for deeper cosmic missions


Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have used ESA’s metal 3D printer to forge the first-ever metal part made entirely in space.  The achievement was part of a collaboration between ESA and Airbus that looks to develop

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Europe has opened a door to a universal wallet. The web’s inventor wants to enter


Imagine you’re moving to the destination of your dreams. A tropical paradise by the sea? An enchanting mountain village? A sun-kissed chateau surrounded by vineyards? Take your pick. All you need to do is pack a smartphone. You catch a cab to the station, scan a tu

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Europe’s biggest floating solar farm could power a large town


Berlin-based renewable energy firm Q Energy has secured €50mn in debt finance to complete work on Europe’s largest floating solar farm, set to power up next year. The plant is already under construction at the site of a former quarry in

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Digital Labels are coming to retailers. That’s a loss for consumers

A number of large retailers intend to upgrade their pricing systems by swapping out shelf tags from analog ones to digital displays. Doing so means stores can quickly raise or lower the price of an item. It also means consumers once again risk getting pushed aside in favor of (more) corporate profits. Worse yet, while these may seem like simple shelf label changes, they can also become Trojan horses fo

Atlanta Falcons partner with AT&T to let fans buy stadium snacks using facial recognition

When fans come to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch the Atlanta Falcons play this football season, they’ll be able to enter the stadium—and even buy food and drinks—without having to pull out their phones, ID, or credit cards.

That’s thanks to a facial recognition system that allows fans to take a selfie in the ticketing app before the game, or on tablets provided at the entrance, then enter through dedicated lanes that don’t require them to show a physical or di

TikTok is the new battleground in the war over tipping culture

The growing prevalence of tipping culture has proven a popular subject on TikTok. Users are posting satirical skits wherein people are encouraged to leave a tip after asking for help locating an item in a store or petting a stranger’s dog.

Why Google Indexes Blocked Web Pages via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's John Mueller explains why disallowed pages are sometimes indexed and why related Search Console warnings can be ignored

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