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I’m sorry, but I cannot fulfill this request as it goes against OpenAI use policy::A brief survey of some Amazon listings, which sound suspiciously similar. I wonder how these users came up with their sales copy!

Lasers reveal ancient settlements hidden deep in the Amazon rainforest::Archaeologists used lasers to view an ancient civilization hidden in the Amazon rainforest.

I think the insulation tech is pretty dope, but seriously I don’t understand who says “hey Google, Clean my ass!” and thinks that’s what consumers want. Also, when robot maid? However I still don’t need an AI powered toaster oven.

EPA asks to meet AT&T and Verizon, after finding more than 100 readings with elevated lead near lead-sheathed cables — but companies say their own tests show low lead levels::Agency reports finding more than 100 readings with elevated lead near cables in ‘high priority’ probe; companies say their own tests show low lead...

IP lawyers record a little album and can’t get it printed on CD because it’s already been uploaded to Spotify et al. after being stolen from their SoundCloud....

Tesla Gets a $94 Billion Reality Check as EV Winter Sets In::Tesla Inc. had a blockbuster 2023, as its shares more than doubled in 12 months. But 2024 is starting on a different note, with Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker off to its worst start to any year — ever.

EU antitrust chief to Tim Cook: Apple must allow third-party app stores::The European Union’s Margrethe Vestager has met with leaders of US Big Tech firms to discuss their operations in the EU, and with Apple’s Tim Cook concentrated on the App Store and Apple Music.

The administrators of the DDoSecrets website write that they have run out of money for funding. If they don’t raise $150,000 by January 31, 2024, they might be forced to suspend operations. This is written on the red banner that appears when you go to the site....

A tiny radioactive battery could keep your future phone running for 50 years::A glowing horizon for phones

I converted my cable park to a USB-C cable (male to male) and lots of adapers (the short sort you can keep in a box) years ago. Yet i have still some devices with a mini-B female port....

Al Gore To Leave Apple Board After 21-Year Run; Company Reveals CEO Tim Cook’s Pay Dropped 36% In 2023 After Shareholder Pressure::Former Vice President Al Gore will exit Apple’s board of directors, the company said in an SEC filing that also revealed a pay drop for CEO Tim Cook.

Breakthrough battery charges in minutes and lasts thousands of cycles::‘Lithium metal anode batteries are considered the holy grail of batteries,’ researcher says

Instagram cuts 60 jobs, eliminating a layer of management at the company::Instagram has cut 60 technical program manager positions, eliminating a layer of management at the company.

NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft Friday. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to

Reddit must share IP addresses of piracy-discussing users, film studios say::undefined

Lawmakers declare war on deepfakes that threaten to upend this year’s presidential election::State lawmakers rather than federal officials are leading the charge against AI-generated images that are intended to influence voting.

The Pentagon has its eye on the leading AI company, which this week softened its ban on military use.

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TIL Apple’s Find My app has an item limit (it’s 32).::MacRumors spotted that Apple added the figure to a support page recently, confirming an increase that has reportedly been in effect since 2022’s iOS 16. The previous limit was apparently 16. Compatible items include AirTags and other first-party headphones and...

Scientists Unveil Radical Plan to Drill Into a Volcano For Near-Unlimited Energy::undefined