Can You Turn Off Google and Meta’s AI Tools? Sometimes, and Here’s How
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Tech - Wired
Ring’s New AI Search Tool Lets You Easily Scan Videos—With Mixed Results
The Amazon-owned home-surveillance business will offer users the ability to search footage for specific objects and actions. WIRED gave it a try.2 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Google break-up could turn Big Tech into Medium Tech
The DoJ’s recommendations show how far the government is willing to go to shift the balance of power2 hours ago - Google -
World - The Guardian
‘What can I say? We saw the future’: artist Robert Longo on AI, Keanu and his vast mirrorball of death
Since directing Johnny Mnemonic and a making a sculpture from 40,000 bullets, the New Yorker has returned to the stunning photorealistic drawings that made him famous. He takes us round his latest ...2 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Science Explains How Your First Impressions May Significantly Hold You Back (and How to Stop It)
Bad first impressions can lead to bad decision-making, according to a new study.5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Retirees may not be getting their money’s worth from a financial adviser. How to know if it’s time to find a new one.
Advisers who excel in helping clients build their nest egg may be less skilled at addressing Social Security or drawdown strategies.6 hours ago -
Tech - The New York Times
Can You Turn Off Google and Meta’s AI Tools? Sometimes, and Here’s How
Google, Microsoft and Meta are shoving A.I. chatbots into our faces. Sometimes, there’s a way out.6 hours ago - Google -
Business - MarketWatch
‘It’s just almost impossible to do it all’: Here’s how much time and money the sandwich generation is spending on eldercare
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris says family caregivers need more help.6 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Voters in the US don't directly elect the president. Sometimes that can undermine the popular will
To voters in many other democracies, the process of electing a president in the U.S. is a head-scratcher9 hours ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
When Cell Service Is Down, You Can Send iPhone Texts via Satellite
Hurricane Milton could disrupt phone and Wi-Fi networks. How to stay connected.14 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Databricks now lets developers create AI apps in 5 minutes: Here’s how
The new Databricks Apps offering is already being used by as many as 50 enterprises for creating production-ready data and AI apps.19 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
3 reasons behind the rise in breast cancer, including some you can control
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk. 21 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Has Five Preset Difficulty Modes, Or You Can Create Your Own
BioWare has detailed the five designed difficulty modes for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and no, they aren't named traditionally as easy, normal, and hard. Additionally, the RPG will offer up an ...22 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why ‘Human Authored’ Will Become the ‘Artisanally Crafted’ Pitch of the AI Age
Readers will know books with the Author’s Guild label are different—and better—than AI slop.23 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Meta Just Announced 2 New AI Video Features for Advertisers
Ads created with assistance from Meta AI tend to outperform non-AI ads, according to the tech giant.23 hours ago - Meta -
Tech - Wired
What Google's U-Turn on Third-Party Cookies Means for Chrome Privacy
Earlier this year, Google ditched its plans to abolish support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. While privacy advocates called foul, the implications for users is not so clear cut.23 hours ago - Google -
Politics - The Hill
How senators can restore the world’s greatest deliberative body
They should condition their votes for chamber leadership on promises to allow more debate and votes on amendments.23 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Here’s how economic issues could help Republicans take back the U.S. Senate
The ouster of the incumbent Democratic senator in Ohio or Montana in November’s election could set the stage for a Republican-run Senate. What are the economic issues that are threatening Sens. ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Your tax bracket may increase after 2025. Here's how it could affect your brokerage account
If you're investing in a brokerage account, it's important to know how assets can impact your taxes, especially with Trump's tax cuts possibly expiring.Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Gen Z and Millennials Go to Wine Bars for the Vibes, as Well as for the Wine
Some Gen Z-ers and young millennials say the culture and aesthetics of wine meld with their lifestyles, whether they’re drinking or not.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How living in extended-stay hotels can affect the health of poor kids
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Scientists Just Discovered That Eating a Little Dark Chocolate Every Day Can Make You Healthier (and Happier)
As an added bonus, research shows ‘planned indulgence’ can also make you more likely to achieve your goals.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘We may see a 70-yarder’: NFL kickers are excelling. How much better can they get?
The league is seeing successful kicks that once seemed unimaginable become routine. What’s behind the upsurge in performance?. In the first 70 years of its existence, the NFL saw two successful ...Yesterday - NFL -
Top stories - NBC News
Yes, you can buy gift cards on sale during Prime Day
Save $10 on $50 Amazon gift cards this October Prime Day 2024 — perfect for holiday gifting. Snag discounted gift cards for yourself, friends or family.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
The scandal of food waste – and how we can stop it
Every informed observer agrees that food waste and loss must be reduced if we are to feed all humans. What’s stopping us?. In traditional societies, little to no food goes to waste. Every edible ...Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
Hugging Face’s new tool lets devs build AI-powered web apps with OpenAI in just minutes
Hugging Face's new OpenAI-Gradio tool enables developers to build AI-powered web apps quickly and easily with just a few lines of code, accelerating innovation and simplifying AI integration for ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Here's how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit mainland U.S.
While multiple hurricanes that made landfall in the U.S. peaked at Category 5, only four storms on record have done so at that intensity.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Crypto relationship scams pose 'catastrophic harm,' SEC official says. Here's how to avoid them
Criminals are using social media, networking and dating sites to lure people into buying fake crypto investments.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Many Americans would rather talk about politics than money. Not having those conversations can cost you
People are reluctant to talk about money, yet it's an important topic. Experts weigh in on why families need to get the money conversation started.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
For retirees, here's what to do with required withdrawals when you don't need the money
For some retirees, the deadline to take required withdrawals from retirement accounts is approaching — and those who don't need the money have options.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
What Your Business Can Learn From the World’s Greatest Mathematician’s View of AI
When a person dubbed the “world’s greatest living mathematician” talks about AI it’s worth listening and taking some lessons for your company.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
How the US can help Lebanon move past Hezbollah
The current ruling class in Lebanon must overcome its own Stockholm syndrome.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Silent Hill 2 Remake Gives You A Trophy For Trying To Turn Back
If you played the original Silent Hill 2 or if you're familiar with the story, then it's easy to understand why the game's leading man, James Sunderland, might have some second thoughts about ...2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Small-cap stocks rally after Fed rate-cuts start. Here’s how to find winners.
Use these pro tips to buy and sell shares of small, undervalued companies.2 days ago - Federal Reserve