[[{“value”:” The Japanese billionaire who commissioned SpaceX for a private mission around the moon on a Starship rocket has abruptly canceled the project, citing ongoing uncertainties around when the launch vehicle will be ready to fly. “I signed the contract in 2018 based on the assumption that dearMoon would launch by the end of 2023,” Yusaku […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
People are using AI music generators to create hateful songs
[[{“value”:” Malicious actors are abusing generative AI music tools to create homophobic, racist, and propagandic songs — and publishing guides instructing others how to do so. According to ActiveFence, a service for managing trust and safety operations on online platforms, there’s been a spike in chatter within “hate speech-related” communities since March about ways to misuse […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
What to expect from Apple’s AI-powered iOS 18 at WWDC
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GM’s Cruise is testing robotaxis in Dallas again
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After raising $100M, AI fintech LoanSnap is being sued, fined, evicted
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Sonos Ace review: A high-priced contender
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Instagram confirms test of ‘unskippable’ ads
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Shopify acquires Checkout Blocks, a checkout customization app
[[{“value”:” Commerce platform Shopify has acquired Checkout Blocks, allowing Shopify Plus merchants to make no-code customizations in their checkout to enhance customer experience and potentially boost sales. Checkout Blocks, which debuted on Shopify in September 2022, lets merchants customize their checkout by adding things such as AI recommendations, custom content (like information banners, images, headlines, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Simple STEM Ideas to Get Started
[[{“value”:” Simple STEM almost sounds like an oxymoron, right? Well, it is much easier than you think to try some simple ideas and get started. This post came about because I get questions all the time. Today’s question is all about those struggles we have as our school year begins– especially if a job is new for you. “In this…
Aptoide launches its alternative iOS game store in the EU
[[{“value”:” After the Digital Markets Act (DMA) forced Apple to allow third-party app stores for iOS in Europe, several developers have launched alternative stores, like the AltStore and MacPaw’s Setapp (currently in closed beta). The latest entrant is Aptoide, the long-standing Android app store upstart, which is launching a game store in Europe. The company announced […] © 2024 TechCrunch….