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Computers Are Magical; Computers Are Awful
mjtsai,
Nick Heer: I was reminded of Nikita Prokopov’s classic post today — “People Expect Technology to Suck Because It Actually Sucks” — in much the same way I think of it many days but, and especially, today. These are all things which happened today from when I woke up[…] […] None of the problems above […]
Google AdSense Changes From CPC to CPM
Dan Taylor (via Hacker News): Today, website owners use a combination of direct sales, ad networks and sell-side platforms to sell their ad space, often using multiple technologies simultaneously. This is why we are making two changes: updating AdSense’s revenue-share structure and moving to paying publishers by impression. These changes will provide a consistent way […]
Tesla hits reverse on threat to sue Cybertruck resellers
TechCrunch,
Tesla seems to be walking back the punitive limits it placed on buyers of its yet-to-be-released Cybertrucks. As recently as yesterday, a Tesla US order agreement page included a threat to sue Cybertruck buyers who resell the vehicle without permission during their first year of ownership. That language is no longer present on the page […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Some Pretty Major News: Vulture’s Weekly Comedy Show Is Back
Vulture,
We’re returning to Union Hall every other Tuesday night — check here each week for the latest lineups.
Fallon will seek reelection to U.S. House after filing to run for Texas state Senate
Politico,
Listen: Tim Burchett tells Kevin McCarthy he's pathetic to his face (audio)
Boing Boing,
Earlier today we posted about "bully" Kevin McCarthy "shoving" and "elbowing" Rep. Tim Burchett in the back while the Tennessee lawmaker was talking to NPR reporter Claudia Grisales. Since then, a recording of the incident was released by Grisales (listen to audio below, reposted on X by Aaron Fritschner). — Read the rest
Seed investment: Andreessen Horowitz backing AI startup linked to nonconsensual porn of real people
Andreessen Horowitz is a key investor in Civitai, an AI image-generating service that reportedly profited from nonconsensual porn generated using its platform. 404Media's Emanual Maiberg reports that job listings exposed the link, and that the company did not respond to inquiries. — Read the rest
You'll never be cold again when you wear this stylish heated puffer vest, now under $75!
TL;DR: As the winter months arrive, you or a loved one could use a stylish but ultra-warm piece of outerwear. Look no further than the Helios Paffuto Heated Unisex Vest, which uses a built-in heating system to keep its wearer toasty. — Read the rest