X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’
X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’

X is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen numerous revisions under Elon Musk’s reign. In its place, it’s launching a new Original Content Rewards program on September 8th. To be eligible, creators must have at least 500 verified followers and at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in […]

New drone system which could spot wildfires before they get out of control completes its first test — but is it too late for the summer blazes plaguing Europe?
New drone system which could spot wildfires before they get out of control completes its first test — but is it too late for the summer blazes plaguing Europe?

Israel tests AI wildfire-detection drone, although additional evaluations mean Europe will not benefit from it during this year’s fire season.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 9, #1155

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1155 for Aug. 9.

OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide

NextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT.

Pentagon launches campaign for unmanned boats able to launch drones at sea
Pentagon launches campaign for unmanned boats able to launch drones at sea

The Pentagon launchs $100 million competition seeking autonomous vessels capable of deploying drones across contested maritime environments and patrol missions.

Gmail is killing off one of its best features —and now I can’t use it as my favorite email hub
Gmail is killing off one of its best features —and now I can’t use it as my favorite email hub

Gmail won’t play as nicely with other third-party email accounts as it used to, so I’ll have to change my email habits.

The great privacy revolt: people are pushing back against the glasses that record, the earbuds that eavesdrop and the TVs watching our lives — here’s what we can do about it, according to an AI research CEO and a digital rights advocate
The great privacy revolt: people are pushing back against the glasses that record, the earbuds that eavesdrop and the TVs watching our lives — here’s what we can do about it, according to an AI research CEO and a digital rights advocate

‘This technology doesn’t need the cloud whatsoever, it’s simply cheaper and easier for manufacturers’ — why one expert thinks we’re overlooking the biggest privacy issue in the AI boom, and what a prolific digital rights advocate thinks needs to change

I’ve taken over 650 photos on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, and I’d pick the ‘worse’ camera phone to use long-term — here’s why
I’ve taken over 650 photos on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, and I’d pick the ‘worse’ camera phone to use long-term — here’s why

I’ve been testing both of Samsung’s new expensive folding phones, and I’m surprised to say that the lesser has become my go-to camera phone.

The Legendary Lola T70 Racer Is Back Only This Time It’s Sustainable

The iconic Lola T70 has been revived as the T70S track car and road legal GT, combining a thunderous V8 with sustainable materials and modern engineering.

iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Demand Drives September Launch

Apple’s September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro family is more than tradition. It is a key part of the entire ecosystem, all built around this fixed date in the calendar.