Nigerian Prince Stars in Vaseline Ad About Email Scams
A real Nigerian prince appeared in a Vaseline commercial that directly addresses the infamous email scam that bears his country's name. Prince Ned Nwoko starred in the ad to flip…
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Design
AI Creates Fake X-Rays That Fool Expert Doctors
New AI tools can create fake X-rays so realistic that even expert doctors can't tell them apart from real ones. A major medical study found that radiologists with decades of…
Business
Intel Bets Big on Chip Packaging to Compete with Nvidia
Intel is making a massive bet on advanced chip packaging technology as AI companies desperately need better ways to connect powerful processors. The company believes this overlooked technology could be…
Startups
Betting Site Removes Wagers on Military Rescue Mission
Polymarket removed bets that let people wager on when the U.S. would confirm rescuing Air Force officers shot down over Iran. A Democratic congressman slammed the betting platform for allowing…
AI
Microsoft Says Don't Trust Copilot for Important Tasks
Microsoft quietly updated its terms of service to say Copilot AI is "for entertainment purposes only." The company warns users not to rely on its AI assistant for anything serious…
Tech
Los Thuthanaka’s Wak’a is a mellower follow-up to last year’s surprise Pitchfork favorite
Los Thuthanaka basically came out of nowhere last year to capture Pitchfork's album of the year with their self-titled debut. Because it wasn't available on streaming, it largely flew under…
AI
Suno AI Music App Lets Users Copy Famous Songs
AI music platform Suno promises it won't let users steal copyrighted songs. But people are easily getting around its protection system and copying famous tracks. Suno lets you upload your…
AI
SpaceX Wants to Build Data Centers in Space
SpaceX is exploring the idea of building data centers that float in space instead of on Earth. The concept came up during discussions about the company's massive $350 billion valuation.…
Design
Why this portfolio stands out in a world of samey 3D characters
Kevin Beckers channels his arch-viz know-how into character design.
Tech
Border Security Codes Found on Study App Quizlet
US Border Patrol security codes have been accidentally posted on Quizlet, the popular study app where students share flashcards. The leaked information includes sensitive details about gate security at Customs…
Business
Lebanon Uses Digital Wallets to Send Money to War Victims
Lebanon is using digital payment apps to get emergency money directly to one million people forced from their homes by war. The country's traditional banks and government systems have largely…
Tech
NASA's Moon Mission Going So Well They're Worrying About Space Toilets
NASA's Artemis II mission to the Moon is running so smoothly that engineers are now focused on an unexpected problem: what happens when astronaut urine freezes in space. The mission…
Startups
Peter Thiel Bets $220 Million on Smart Cow Collars
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund just put $220 million into Halter, a startup that makes solar-powered collars for cows. The collars use GPS and audio signals to move cattle around farms…