Tim Cook Stepping Down
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Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want
The long-term risks of the All-In Podcast, illustrated. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Turbosquid, Getty Images One of the most mortifying things about knowing a lot of techies is listening to them tell me excitedly about some very…
Google Photos adds new touch-up tools for ‘quick’ fixes
You can use the new tools to remove blemishes, refine skin texture, brighten eyes, or whiten teeth in photos.
AI Resistance Is Growing
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I speed-tested Surfshark’s new ‘heavenly’ Dausos VPN protocol – how it compares to WireGuard
The new protocol was built for ‘better security and barrier-breaking speeds.’ I tested whether it can compete with WireGuard during its early phase.
WhatsApp tests ‘Plus’ subscription that adds stickers and more for a few bucks a month
WhatsApp Plus subscribers will get access to premium sticker packs. | Image: WABetaInfo WhatsApp users are getting some new customization features – for a price. According to WABetaInfo, Meta is rolling out a WhatsApp Plus subscription to “a limited number…
F-35 is a masterpiece built for the wrong war
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Japanese man sentenced to prison for posting spoilers
Though it’s very common for entertainment writers to describe some narrative elements of the films and shows that they’re covering, a Japanese court has determined that the practice can sometimes be tantamount to copyright infringement. Last Thursday, the Tokyo District…
NASA had to train Apollo 11’s astronauts to not use profanity
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It’s not just one thing — it’s another thing
This sentence construction (“It’s not just this — it’s that”) has become so common in AI-generated writing that it’s no longer just a clue that a piece of writing may be synthetic — it’s almost a guarantee.