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Water Cooler / Gonna need a larger parasol
« on: December 10, 2024, 10:49:20 AM »
https://www.salon.com/2024/12/09/european-satellites-launched-to-create-an-artificial-eclipse/
European satellites launched to create an artificial eclipse | Salon.com
European satellites launched to create an artificial eclipse | Salon.com
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Hardware & Technology / Re: Anyone else excited/nervous about the upcoming James Webb Telescope launch?
« on: December 10, 2024, 10:45:21 AM »
<warp>
https://www.reuters.com/science/webb-telescope-confirms-universe-is-expanding-an-unexpected-rate-2024-12-09/
Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/science/webb-telescope-confirms-universe-is-expanding-an-unexpected-rate-2024-12-09/
Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate | Reuters
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Water Cooler / Re: Next level construction
« on: December 10, 2024, 12:23:44 AM »
video 8 yrs old
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGIYFs_GSjg
Watch: the 580-ton monster machine contructing bridges in China - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGIYFs_GSjg
Watch: the 580-ton monster machine contructing bridges in China - YouTube
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Hardware & Technology / Re: Structural batteries
« on: December 09, 2024, 11:36:26 PM »
>much much lighter cars
That has big benefits... but EVs are already being totaled for being in a fender-bender because there is a chance the battery 'may' be compromised. Insurance companies don't like taking chances (pun-ish) but they DO like reasons for raising rates.
One thing for sure, Bubba's Backyard Body Shop won't be fixing them.
That has big benefits... but EVs are already being totaled for being in a fender-bender because there is a chance the battery 'may' be compromised. Insurance companies don't like taking chances (pun-ish) but they DO like reasons for raising rates.
One thing for sure, Bubba's Backyard Body Shop won't be fixing them.
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Water Cooler / Watch & Learn: food vendor cuts and debones the chicken
« on: December 09, 2024, 03:56:38 PM »8
Water Cooler / Re: Terminator Scenario
« on: December 06, 2024, 04:36:22 PM »
>for real
The Armed AI Robot Dog?? Appears legit.
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8663734/centcom-and-saudi-arabian-armed-forces-conduct-third-iteration-red-sands-counter-s-uas-exercise
DVIDS - Images - CENTCOM and Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Conduct Third Iteration of Red Sands Counter-s UAS Exercise [Image 4 of 7]
More info:
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2024/10/pics-us-army-tests-robot-dogs-with-artificial-intelligence-rifles/
The Armed AI Robot Dog?? Appears legit.
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8663734/centcom-and-saudi-arabian-armed-forces-conduct-third-iteration-red-sands-counter-s-uas-exercise
DVIDS - Images - CENTCOM and Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Conduct Third Iteration of Red Sands Counter-s UAS Exercise [Image 4 of 7]
More info:
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2024/10/pics-us-army-tests-robot-dogs-with-artificial-intelligence-rifles/
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Economics & Investing / Re: AI is already taking jobs, research shows. Routine tasks are the first to go - F
« on: December 05, 2024, 02:55:11 PM »
There is a previous image post here about the Artisan company at a convention booth hawking employee replacement. Couldn't find it.
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Water Cooler / Re: Drought in the Southwest: watch how Lake Mead has shrunk in recent decades
« on: December 05, 2024, 01:37:23 PM »
https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/california-conservation-efforts-have-raised-lake-mead-16-feet-two-years-regulators-say%C2%A0
California conservation efforts have raised Lake Mead by 16-feet in two years, regulators say | News From The States
California conservation efforts have raised Lake Mead by 16-feet in two years, regulators say | News From The States
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Monetization / Re: Vizio’s profit on ads, subscriptions, and data is double the money it makes
« on: December 04, 2024, 02:29:29 AM »
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/3/24312508/walmart-vizio-acquisition-complete
Walmart bought Vizio - The Verge
"$2.3 billion transaction closed on Tuesday. The retail giant says the acquisition will help bolster its advertising business, as Platform Plus — the TV-maker’s advertising and data division — “accounts for all the company’s [Vizio's] gross profit.”
All that data will be a boon for Walmart’s growing advertising business, which has already started leveraging shopper information to target ads on Disney Plus and Hulu"
June 2022: Debbie says "Buy 2 $420 55" 4K Ultra-HDTV DUMB TVs NOW!"
Glad I did.
Walmart bought Vizio - The Verge
"$2.3 billion transaction closed on Tuesday. The retail giant says the acquisition will help bolster its advertising business, as Platform Plus — the TV-maker’s advertising and data division — “accounts for all the company’s [Vizio's] gross profit.”
All that data will be a boon for Walmart’s growing advertising business, which has already started leveraging shopper information to target ads on Disney Plus and Hulu"
June 2022: Debbie says "Buy 2 $420 55" 4K Ultra-HDTV DUMB TVs NOW!"
Glad I did.
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Traffic / Fake Nobull sportswear sites top Google searches | The Independent
« on: December 04, 2024, 01:04:44 AM »13
Water Cooler / FTC vs data brokers
« on: December 03, 2024, 09:05:46 PM »
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/03/ftc-bans-two-data-brokers-from-collecting-and-selling-americans-sensitive-location-data/?guccounter=1
FTC bans two data brokers from collecting and selling Americans' sensitive location data | TechCrunch
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https://qz.com/ftc-facial-recognition-tech-bias-claims-intellivision-1851712281
The FTC wants to ban a firm from claiming its AI-based tech has 'zero' bias
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FTC bans two data brokers from collecting and selling Americans' sensitive location data | TechCrunch
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https://qz.com/ftc-facial-recognition-tech-bias-claims-intellivision-1851712281
The FTC wants to ban a firm from claiming its AI-based tech has 'zero' bias
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Water Cooler / Tesla Cybertruck Immediately Dies in Canadian Winter – Owner Bricks the Truck...
« on: December 03, 2024, 06:50:33 PM »
https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-cybertruck-immediately-dies-canadian-winter-owner-bricks-truck-trying-use-defroster
...Trying to Use the Defroster, Says “In Love to Heartbroken on the Same Day” | Torque News
...Trying to Use the Defroster, Says “In Love to Heartbroken on the Same Day” | Torque News
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Web Development / Re: Offloading domains
« on: December 03, 2024, 03:45:08 PM »
GoDaddy was worthless for selling. My good sales prospects always contacted me directly from whois.
Back in the day, I changed my domain admin email to "DomainForSale"@whatever.com or "DomainNOTForSale"@whatever.com --seemed to cut down the nuisance lowball offers and anything coming in on "DomainNOTForSale" was probably a bot, a dumbass, or no english language comprehension(charitable).
Back in the day, I changed my domain admin email to "DomainForSale"@whatever.com or "DomainNOTForSale"@whatever.com --seemed to cut down the nuisance lowball offers and anything coming in on "DomainNOTForSale" was probably a bot, a dumbass, or no english language comprehension(charitable).