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Is Xbox ‘exclusive’ Starfield heading to PlayStation 5?

When Microsoft completed its $7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax Media, owners of Bethesda Softworks in March 2021 it was a seismic moment for gaming. Microsoft had just taken away from Sony’s clutches the studio behind Skyrim, and more importantly, the … Continue reading

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ProducePay raises $38M to tackle produce supply chain waste

Food waste is a major problem. In the U.S. alone, roughly 30% to 40% of the supply ends up in landfills. A United Nations report estimated that around one-third of the world’s food is wasted every year, adding up to … Continue reading

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Fake and Explicit Images of Taylor Swift Started on 4chan, Study Says

The people on 4chan who created the images of Ms. Swift thought of it as a sort of game, the researchers said.

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Google’s Once Happy Offices Feel the Chill of Layoffs

Job cuts, which could continue throughout the year, have created a glum mood at what was arguably Silicon Valley’s most exuberant workplace.

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Why Is Big Tech Still Cutting Jobs?

Profits are up and the economy is strong. But the tech industry faces two challenges — dealing with a frenetic work force expansion in the pandemic and building A.I.

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Fake videos on Meta should be labelled, says board

The group says a fake video of President Biden on Facebook highlights an “incoherent” policy.

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Price Drop: Get Ready for the New Tax Year With H&R Block Tax Software, Now $25

This suite helps you file your taxes online and maximize your tax deductions, with free in-person audits and access to 13,000 insightful articles. Now at $24.97 through February 11.

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Oversight Board calls on Meta to rewrite ‘incoherent’ rules against faked videos

A misleading seven second clip of President Biden could reshape Facebook’s misinformation policies ahead of the 2024 election, but the platform — and the American electorate — are running out of time. The Oversight Board, the external advisory group that … Continue reading

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Yandex to sell its remaining Russian businesses for $5.2B — half its market value

Yandex N.V., the Dutch parent company of the eponymous Russian internet giant, is selling the last of its remaining Russian businesses at a steep discount, following sanctions imposed in the wake of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago. … Continue reading

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Learn To Leverage AI Art With This $30 Bundle

Explore Midjourney, DALL-E, ChatGPT, and more consumer-facing AI products that are lowering the barriers to creativity and streamlining creator output.

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