Twitter API has a list of users who are allowed to use racial slurs (beehaw.org)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL may launch with four colors; here's what they look like (9to5google.com)
In new leaks, Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL is shown in all four color variants, signaling a four-color launch lineup too.
We bought everything needed to make $3 million worth of fentanyl. All it took was $3,600 and a web browser (www.reuters.com)
An unwelcome attendee has joined the Paris Olympic Games: Covid-19 (www.cnn.com)
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules. (stateline.org)
Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers and youth group over violent attacks on Palestinians (www.theguardian.com)
Fitch downgrades Ukraine further into default zone over $20 billion debt agreement (www.reuters.com)
Epic Games pulls Fortnite from the Galaxy Store (9to5google.com)
After it was discovered that Samsung would begin blocking any attempt to sideload apps Epic Games has made the decision to remove Fortnite, among other titles, from the Galaxy Store.
Data Wallets Using the Solid Protocol (www.schneier.com)
a digital wallet is a repository for personal data and documents. Right now, there are hundreds of different wallets, but no standard.
Infinix unveils 108MP AI-Powered Deep Learning Algorithm for mobile photography (www.fonearena.com)
Google DeepMind’s AI systems can now solve complex math problems. (www.technologyreview.com)
Watch out for sharks: The bizarre history of internet outages (www.bbc.com)
Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns (apnews.com)
Hollywood’s video game performers voted to go on strike Thursday, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence protections....
Proton launches LLM and crypto wallet (proton.me)
proton.me/blog/proton-scribe-writing-assistant
AMD delays its Ryzen 9000 launch due to unspecified quality issue — new launch in August; chipmaker pulls back all units shipped globally for quality checks (www.tomshardware.com)
Texas town strips funding for monthly art event over drag show. (www.texastribune.org)
Stormgate developers say they want to lower the RTS skill floor, not the skill ceiling: 'It's okay to be a high-skill game' (www.pcgamer.com)
Kamala Harris campaign maps out 'path to victory,' raises $126 million in three days (www.usatoday.com)
…...
The Financial Consequences of Legalized Sports Gambling (papers.ssrn.com)
Gen X is in charge now, and boomers are being shown the door (www.businessinsider.com)
Boomers are having their last dance in charge....
In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows 'total victory' in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters (apnews.com)
This guy just walked into the capitol of the United States and criticized the American people for exercising their first amendment right. The audacity.
World of Warcraft’s Entire Development Team Has Officially Unionized (www.ign.com)
CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that crashed millions of computers with a botched update all over the world last week, is offering its partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card as an apology, according to several peoplewho say they received the gift card, as well as a source who also received one....
A Ukrainian Brigade Collapsed—And Now Hundreds Of Soldiers Are Surrounded Near Prohres (www.forbes.com)
archive.ph/WU74a
