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“The timbers are British timbers. The size of all the timber scantlings are almost identical to Endeavour."
Philips Hue bulbs will be even more expensive in July. And it may not end there.
Some Hue products already cost more in the US than they do elsewhere.
Key fair use ruling clarifies when books can be used for AI training
In landmark ruling, judge likens AI training to schoolchildren learning to write.
Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached
End-of-support date isn’t changing, but extra year will be functionally free.
US investigates Tesla’s Robotaxi launch after videos show erratically driving cars
The limited rollout in Austin, Texas, included pro-Tesla influencers using the paid ride service
The main transportation safety regulator in the US is requesting information from Tesla after videos showed the company’s self-driving Robotaxis exceeding the speed limit or veering into the wrong lane. The company launched the service in Austin, Texas, over the weekend.
Tesla heavily promoted the initial, limited rollout of its Robotaxis, which included pro-Tesla influencers using the paid ride service and showing off footage of their trips. Instead of positive promotion, though, those videos appear to have drawn scrutiny from the National Highway Transit Safety Administration (NHTSA), as the cars struggled to comply with traffic laws.
Continue reading...Media Matters sues FTC, says agency is retaliating on behalf of Elon Musk
FTC probe is clearly connected to "Musk's vindictive lawsuits," group says.
Data-recovery firm tests $28, 500GB HDD from Amazon and gets surprising results
For the price, it "performs well and provides good value" but is still a risky buy.
The résumé is dying, and AI is holding the smoking gun
As thousands of applications flood job posts, 'hiring slop' is kicking off an AI arms race.
Firefox 140.0 released
Version
140.0 of the Firefox browser has been released. Changes include more
control over vertical tabs, a dialog to add custom search engines,
improvements to translation performance, and more.
CDC’s once-revered vaccine panel now a “farce”—calls grow to scrap meeting
The panel is scheduled to meet Wednesday with an anti-vaccine agenda.