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I just spent 3 weeks in hospital here in Japan and borrowed my daughter's Windows 11 laptop to use . At home I have Windows 10 on my PC . Right away I noticed that there were absolutely zero ads when I watched something on Youtube whereas when I watch Youtube as soon as I click on something to watch it starts with an ad and is interrupted by ads during the video . I asked her if she has an ad blocker and she said she never watches Youtube so didn't know . What the heck could be the...

Google plans to add its AI assistant Gemini into Google Maps so drivers can ask complex questions and complete tasks using voice commands. The move intensifies Google’s competition with OpenAI and Meta as tech giants race to embed artificial intelligence into everyday tools and services. Drivers navigating traffic on their morning commutes will be able to do much more than just find directions and the nearest gas station on Google Maps. In the coming weeks, Google will add its artificial-intelligence-powered assistant Gemini into Google Maps, making it possible for drivers to get answers to more complex questions while they’re on...

While some people last Friday dressed in Halloween costumes or handed out candy to trick-or-treaters, a group of U.S. data scientists published a list of “dearly departed” datasets that have been axed, altered or had topics scrubbed since President Donald Trump returned to the White House earlier this year.The timing of the release of the “Dearly Departed Datasets” with “All Hallows’ Eve” may have been cheeky, but the purpose was serious: to put a spotlight on attacks by the Trump administration on federal datasets that don’t align with its priorities, including data dealing with gender identity; diversity, equity and inclusion;...

With Bill Gates retreating from his high-profile climate crusade, the stage has opened for more unconventional actors to step into the planetary arena. Enter Elon Musk, the chief executive of SpaceX and self-styled architect of humanity’s future in space.This week, Musk floated an audacious vision: a vast swarm of orbiting satellites, not merely to beam internet or data, but to harvest solar energy and regulate how much sunlight reaches Earth. On Monday, he wrote on his platform X:A large solar-powered AI satellite constellation would be able to prevent global warming by making tiny adjustments in how much solar energy reached...

What's really happening with AI and Amazon's layoffs? The common story is that automation killed 30,000 jobs -- but the reality is more complicated. In this video, I share the inside scoop on what's actually driving these cuts and what it reveals about the AI economy: Why Amazon's profits depend on AWS, not retail operations How surging GPU demand is reshaping corporate AI strategy What Wall Street misunderstands about "AI automation" narratives Where media coverage keeps missing the real AI growth signal For operators and teams, the takeaway is clear: AI isn't replacing labor yet -- it's reallocating capital, and...

(I've often thought Alex Karp looks like Max Headroom, btw) Alex Karp on 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry: 'Bats--- crazy' for bets against Palantir, Nvidia | 10:18 CNBC Television | 3.27M subscribers | 5,051 views | November 4, 2025

Scientists have upended long-held assumptions about thermal conductivity, revealing that boron arsenide crystals can conduct heat even better than diamond. Researchers at the University of Houston have uncovered a major breakthrough in thermal conductivity, challenging long-standing assumptions about boron arsenide (BAs) and its ability to conduct heat compared to diamond. Their experiments revealed that when produced as high-quality crystals, boron arsenide can reach thermal conductivity levels above 2,100 watts per meter per Kelvin (W/mK) at room temperature, possibly outperforming diamond, which has long been regarded as the most effective heat conductor among isotropic materials. The findings, published Oct. 10 in...

Some major companies have recently triggered a wave of layoffs, eliminating tens of thousands of jobs. Most cited artificial intelligence (AI) integration and automation as factors behind these moves.In this photo illustration, a phone screen displays an AI logo on May 16, 2025. AI use in customer service is rising, with 70 percent of interactions expected to involve AI in 2025, according to Wifi Talents. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch TimesExperts say that while a significant portion of jobs cannot be replicated by machines, AI will likely usurp white-collar analytical roles and robotics will replace manual labor jobs.Amazon announced on Oct. 28...

If you're running Windows 11, your computer has a TPM Chip Version 2.0. This is one of the requirements to using Windows 11 and of course Windows 10 has been declared as "End-Of-Life". While you think that Windows 11 is an improvement, wait till you find out what this TPM chip is all about. It is such a giant invasion of privacy that I turned mine off. (Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai. Go Unlimited to remove this message.) If you're using Windows 11, your computer has a TPM chip, Trusted Platform Module Version 2. This thing is required now to run Windows...

The president decided against discussing the matter with Chinese leader Xi Jinping after top aides opposed the company’s request. (The rest is behind a pay wall).

Unsolicited AI summaries showing up in personal Yahoo email.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The former CEO of Evolve Bank sought sex from someone he thought was a 15-year-old boy whom he met on Grindr, according to court documents submitted by an FBI agent. The FBI agent said that they signed onto Grindr on October 19, 2025, and pretended to be a 15-year-old boy. They said they received a message from someone on Grindr going by the name "Tomm." That user asked the agent, pretending to be a 15-year-old boy, "Hey any chance u would hu with an older and chill guy?" according to the agent. Authorities later identified "Tomm" as...

Tough luck, Zuck! Mark Zuckerberg tumbled from third to fifth place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index after Meta’ stock plunged 11% on Thursday — wiping out $29.2 billion from his fortune in just one day. The 41-year-old CEO’s net worth fell to $235.2 billion, his lowest ranking in nearly two years, as investors recoiled from Meta’s plan to issue $30 billion in new debt to fund artificial intelligence spending, according to Bloomberg. The drop was the fourth-largest one-day market-driven loss ever recorded by Bloomberg’s wealth index. Zuckerberg reportedly refused to clap Wednesday after singer Billie Eilish said at the Wall...

MTV reportedly pulled the plug on their hit show “Ridiculousness” after fourteen years on air. Sources familiar told TMZ that the move to cut one of the longest-running series in the network’s history was conveyed to the cast and crew this week. Rob Dyrdek, Steelo Brim and their associates were told this season will be the final one, according to the outlet. The network’s executives reportedly made the shocking announcement directly. “Ridiculousness” paused production in July and was slated to return in January. Already produced first-run episodes will still be broadcasted by MTV through 2026, but the network will not...

@MJTruthUltra Crazy times… Elon Musk says eventually “Working will be Optional”, and everyone will be given a Universal High-Income - Jobs, where there is no physical work involved, will be eliminated first. - working will be optional because of robots and AI

The AWS crash was a warning shot: our hyperconnected world runs on fragile code, overworked defenders, and blind trust—and one real cyberattack could bring it all down. We are just concluding Cybersecurity Awareness Month, though this year’s reminder felt more like a warning flare than a celebration. The message is clear, however. Our digital infrastructure is hanging by a thread, and we just got a glimpse of how thin that thread really is.Just weeks ago, the world’s largest cloud provider, Amazon Web Services, suffered a massive outage that paralyzed everything from retail transactions to smart-home devices. The failure was traced...

The FBI has reported that an active-duty U.S. Marine has been arrested after allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Indiana. According to the FBI’s press release, William Roy, 24, who was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, flew to Chicago to meet up with a 12-year-old girl at a park. Later, Roy allegedly took the young girl to a hotel where they stayed overnight. He faces charges of enticing and transporting a minor to travel for illicit sexual activity and interstate travel with the intent to engage in sexual activity with a minor.

While many of the largest tech companies race to build massive data centers for their artificial intelligence ambitions, Apple is taking a more modest approach. In its fiscal 2025, which ended in September, Apple spent $12.72 billion on capital expenditures. Compared to Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon, Apple’s barely spending at all. Apple’s different approach to AI hasn’t hurt its hardware sales yet. CEO Tim Cook told CNBC Thursday that consumer response to the company’s iPhone 17 models was “off the chart.” While many of the largest tech companies race to build massive data centers for their artificial intelligence...

Following Sweeney’s appearance, many took to social media to question why the actress was being featured ahead of the game. “Why is Sydney Sweeney narrating the World Series game 4 intro,” one person asked as another one wondered, “sydney sweeney ad for the world series? who invited you.” “Why tf is Sydney Sweeney doing the World Series intro? That was a creepy a$$ tone of voice too,” a third netizen shared via X.

Well, I didn't know that this was a thing. A United Airlines flight had to make a U-turn on a transatlantic flight because someone dropped their laptop. You'd think simply dropping your computer wouldn't create an air travel incident. But the fact that this passenger just so happened to drop the computer through a crack and into the cargo hold could have resulted in a midair disaster. Here's Business Insider: An audio recording published by LiveATC.net and uploaded to YouTube appears to show the reason for the diversion. 'We have a minor situation here with a passenger who has somehow...