GeekWire

OCTOBER 9, 2021

University of Washington professors Rachael Tatman and Emily M. Bender. (UW Photos). Editor’s note: This is a guest post written by University of Washington professors Emily M. Bender and Rachael Tatman on the use of AI in prison settings. Thomson Reuters Foundation reported on Aug. 9 that a panel in the U.S. House of Representatives has asked the Department of Justice to explore using so-called “artificial intelligence” (AI) technology to monitor phone communication from incarcerated peop

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 9, 2021

You can hunt enemies with your paraplegic dog. You can fight a cougar, crocodile, or any number of other animals. But wrestle with a rooster in Far Cry 6? According to PETA that's a line that you can't cross.

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Venture Beast

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Managers need to be able to spot signs of burnout, offer help and resources, and let their teams know it’s okay to not always be okay. Read More.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 9, 2021

A man in Poland ordered an RTX 3080 in September last year. After being screwed over by the shop he’d ordered from, which claimed that it wasn’t sent enough GPUs from Nvidia and AIBs, he sent them a first-anniversary cake to thank them for the time they’d spent together.

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Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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Venture Beast

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The acquisition of SimpleMDM moves PDQ.com, which already does Windows device management, into new territory: Apple device management. Read More.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

In a few weeks, Dune will finally hit theaters (and also HBO Max ) in North America. Director-writer Denis Villeneuve knows how lucky he is to adapt Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic, mostly because he didn’t think he’d still be directing at all after Blade Runner 2049. Read more.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The U.S.S. Discovery has been at the forefront of so many fights for the fate of the Federation—whether it’s in the Trek saga’s classical past, or now, in its farthest future. But with a re-emboldened Federation at its back and a new Captain on Deck , now its fight against a new threat will ask its crew to protect all… Read more.

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Venture Beast

OCTOBER 9, 2021

SADA, a Google Cloud Platform partner, will assist with integration as MadHive doubles its $50 million GCP investment. Read More.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 9, 2021

According to the '2021 Evolution of Entertainment' report from market research firm NPD Group, there was a notable increase in time spent playing games from 2019 to 2020. The average hours played per week in the US rose from 12.7 to 14.8.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Time has come for the 13th Doctor. After months of teasing, and the lingering shadow of Jodie Whittaker and showrunner Chris Chibnall’s exit from Doctor Who next year , the BBC has revealed just when we’ll start the first steps on the road to the Doctor’s end. Plus, our first look at season thirteen in a new teaser. Read more.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 9, 2021

SteelSeries, the longtime provider of gaming peripherals including the Arctis headset and Apex keyboard lines, was recently acquired by hearing and audio solutions provider The GN Group. GN, who owns several audio and hearing support brands including Jabra and Beltone, purchased the company from a private equity firm for a.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

If you’re wondering what the most magical place on Earth is ( no, not that one ), look no further. A team of researchers across the University of California system have focused on an ancient and unusual mangrove forest in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula that they say has been “trapped in time.” Read more.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 9, 2021

There's a lot to like about what Windows 11 brings to the table. Many users appreciate the refreshed UI (rounded corners included), and it's nice to see virtual desktops finally get some more love. And I love the idea of Snap Groups and Snap Layouts: as a habitual multitasker, I'll.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a film at war with itself, unsure of exactly what it wants to be. On the one hand, it’s a heartwarming tale of a family in need , forced out of their home, hoping to get a fresh start in life. On the other, it’s a sequel to two of the most beloved sci-fi comedies in film history. Throughout,… Read more.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The Google Pixel 6 (top) and Pixel 6 Pro (bottom) | Google. New leaks from a marketing site appear to confirm that the camera for the Pixel 6 will have a new Magic Eraser feature, and the devices will apparently get five years of Android security updates (h/t 9to5 Google). According to reliable leaker Evan Blass, the Carphone Warehouse website was showing images of Google marketing materials for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro (the images have since been taken down, but you can view the earlier vers

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

At New York Comic-Con 2021, the first footage of Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina got its grand animated debut. Based on the web series where voice actors play Dungeons & Dragons , the cartoon quickly took shape after a record-breaking Kickstarter, and Amazon later picked it up for two seasons. As with… Read more.

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Venture Beast

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The report found that about 37% of more than 1,000 U.S. adults share passwords with others, and nearly 40% have been hacked. Read More.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

A planned rollout of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta version 10.2 to roughly 1,000 Tesla owners with “perfect” safety scores was delayed on Saturday. In explaining the delay, CEO Elon Musk stated that there were “a few last-minute concerns about the build.” Read more.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Engineer and entrepreneur Yoky Matsuoka, entertainer and entrepreneur Ciara, and new Amazon CEO Andy Jassy at the GeekWire Summit in Seattle this week. (Kevin Lisota and Dan DeLong Photos). This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we’re sharing a few highlights from the GeekWire Summit, our annual business and technology conference, which we held this week for an audience in Seattle and online.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Of the various weirdos and anti-heroes who stuck out in The Suicide Squad , John Cena’s Peacemaker is the one Warner Bros. hoped would take off with audiences the most. Director James Gunn got a spinoff series for the character before the movie even released, and next weekend’s DC Fandome will give us our first full… Read more.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Perhaps not as impressive as some of the cutting-edge OLED TVs, it's tough to argue with a deal this good. The 55-inch Insignia F50 4K TV is currently available at Best Buy for $450 , nearly its lowest price ever. This sizeable QLED panel features a 60Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Fire TV OS allowing for built-in Alexa voice controls. This gives the TV native access to most major streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

In CBS Paramount’s original series, The 4400 , thousands of people who were abducted from across different points throughout the 21st century were suddenly returned together in the present day with no memory of where they were taken or who took them. What the 4400 do know, however, is that some of them develop… Read more.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Ciara at the GeekWire Summit in Seattle on Tuesday. (GeekWire Photo / Dan DeLong). In talking about the decision to “ Level Up ,” both in moving outside of her comfort zone and in striking out to self-release a single by that name, Ciara said sometimes “you have to take a risk, you’ve got to do things that are uncomfortable.” The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur looked anything but uncomfortable this week during an appearance at t

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 9, 2021

It’s official: Saga is coming back. Read more.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 9, 2021

From top left, clockwise: Kimberly Boler, Laura Wiler, Niran Kundapur, Dino Rech, Marty Blue, and Maria Gilfoyle. — Seattle cannabis marketplace Leafly announced New York-based lawyer Kimberly Boler as its new general counsel. She joins the 11-year company just ahead of its deal to go public through a merger with New York-based Merida Merger Corp , a special purpose acquisition company.

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