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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says Trump has launched an 'attack on science'
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said the United States could fall behind China in the race to superintelligence if President Donald Trump keeps on keeping on the way he is.
- The Trump administration has tightened immigration controls, cut funding for government grants and research, reduced staffing and funding at NASA and NOAA, and targeted universities for their DEI-related programs and pro-Palestinian protests.
- Schmidt said these kinds of efforts from the Trump administration could chill tech development in the United States just as competition from China is ramping up.
- Schmidt criticized the Trump administration for a total attack on science in America and expressed concern about real damage occurring already.
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iRobot’s Roomba Combo 10 Max is nearly 50 percent off for Verge readers
- The Roomba Combo 10 Max robovac/mop hybrid is on sale at Wellbots for $741.47, nearly $658 off
- The Combo 10 Max can empty its bin, wash its own mop, and refill its mopping tank thanks to its multifunction charging dock
- It has powerful suction, dual rubber roller brushes, and AI-powered obstacle detection, making it great for pet owners
- The Roomba Combo 10 Max supports the new Matter standard and offers smart home integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Home
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Netflix is charging ahead as one of the stock market's favorite recession plays
- Netflix crushed first-quarter earnings, reaffirming its recession-resistant stance.
- Despite economic uncertainty, company leadership remains unconcerned about the economy and trade war.
- Netflix's business model, offering affordable entertainment, positions it well to weather an economic downturn.
- With a small advertising business and strong financials, Netflix is expected to continue its growth trajectory.
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Elden Ring Nightreign’s Raider character has been revealed
- Bandai Namco has released a new trailer showcasing the character Raider in the upcoming spin-off game Elden Ring Nightreign.
- The Raider is described as a powerful sea farer who wields enormous weapons.
- The trailer reveals the Raider's abilities including Retaliate, a punch that staggers enemies, and Totem Stella, which brings a giant tombstone to deal damage to enemies and boost allies.
- Four different versions of Elden Ring Nightreign are available for pre-order, including the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, Seekers Edition, and the Collector's Edition.
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Covid․gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website
- Covid.gov, the government website where you could previously find information about covid, now redirects to a page that pushes the conspiracy theory that the virus originated from a lab.
- The website claims the 'lab leak' theory and blames a Chinese lab for 'leaking' the virus, while promoting other conspiracy theories.
- The page also accuses the Biden administration of misleading the public and claims the WHO was influenced by the Chinese Communist Party.
- The change in content on the covid.gov page happened sometime after April 10th and now includes a link to a House Oversight Committee report promoting the lab leak theory.
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Judge rules Google built illegal ad monopoly, DOJ threatens another breakup
- The U.S. Department of Justice argues that Google illegally built a monopoly in web advertising.
- Judge rules that Google's anticompetitive behavior in the online display advertising industry harmed publishers.
- Google to be forced to divest its ad tech business according to the DOJ.
- The ruling adds to Google's legal troubles, including the recommendation to sell Chrome and decouple it from Android.
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Netflix chief Ted Sarandos says AI can make movies '10% better'
- Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos believes AI can make movies 'better' in addition to being more cost-efficient.
- Sarandos mentioned that the use of AI tools, such as set references and pre-vis, VFX sequence prep, and shop planning, is already making the movie-making process better.
- AI enables smaller budget projects to access advanced visual effects that were previously limited to big-budget projects.
- Netflix aims to continue creating opportunities for AI to improve the member and creator experience, rather than replacing their roles entirely.
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Emilio Estevez Breaks Silence on Avoiding 'The Breakfast Club' Reunions
- Emilio Estevez had never bothered to partake in reunions for many of his famous films that remain popular, including The Breakfast Club.
- Estevez explained that he has always wanted to look forward and never wanted to look back, which helps explain his avoidance of reunions.
- However, recently he did reunite with his castmates from The Breakfast Club for the film's 40th anniversary at a pop culture convention in Chicago.
- All the main players, including Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, and Anthony Michael Hall, were present for the emotional reunion.
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The Orientation of Federated learning
- Federated Learning (FL) flips the traditional data pipeline by pushing the model to where the data lives on user devices or systems.
- FL reduces privacy risk, regulatory friction, and transmission costs in training models.
- FedOps, similar to DevOps and MLOps, is emerging as a tooling and workflow to monitor, audit, and scale federated systems.
- The future of learning might rely on FL: training smarter without storing everything, learning together without sacrificing autonomy, and building AI ecosystems respecting privacy.
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SHIELD TV Units Getting Hotfix Update to Squash Bugs
- NVIDIA has released a hotfix update for SHIELD TV units to address issues with the 9.2 update.
- The update is not yet available publicly, but owners can sign up to receive the HotFix build.
- The hotfix addresses various issues, including skipping night mode, fixing Dolby Vision content stutters, and resolving playback issues in Plex.
- Owners are advised to wait for the public release unless the bugs affect their usage significantly.
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Phishing Scam Targets Crypto Leaders via Fake Zoom Calls and Downloads Trap
- Manta Network’s co-founder, Kenny Li, narrowly avoided a Zoom phishing scam on April 17.
- Crypto industry insiders are increasingly becoming the target of sophisticated cyber scams, including phishing scam, with the latest troubling incident involving Manta Network’s co-founder, Kenny Li.
- The Zoom phishing scam also affected other crypto leaders, including Jake Gallen, CEO of Emblem Vault, who lost over $100,000 in digital assets after falling victim to a similar scam.
- Crypto leaders are advised to be cautious about unexpected downloads or software updates during video calls to protect against these attacks.
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This Week in FinTech: From Latin America to Africa, Funding Focuses on B2B and Platforms
- FinTech capital raising in the first quarter of 2020 reached about $8 billion, up 46% from last year.
- Plaid announced a $575 million funding round led by Franklin Templeton, focusing on international players and platforms.
- Chile-based Toku raised $48 million in Series A funding to increase automated payment methods for enterprises.
- South Africa-based Stitch raised $55 million to expand its in-person payments offering and move into the acquiring space.
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New Research Reveals Zinc Leaching from Glassware Impairs Embryo Development: Paving the Way for Safer, More Effective IVF Solutions
- New research has unveiled the detrimental effects of zinc leaching from glassware on embryo development in assisted reproductive technology, potentially influencing declining IVF success rates.
- Zinc toxicity from glassware hinders proper embryo maturation, leading to abnormal structures and reduced blastocyst formation.
- Introducing chelating agents like EDTA into culture mediums shows promise in mitigating zinc's negative impacts on embryonic outcomes.
- The study underscores the need for continuous evaluation of materials used in embryo culture, urging a shift toward safer alternatives in IVF procedures.
- Implications extend beyond human reproduction to animal breeding, emphasizing the responsibility to handle materials affecting reproductive cells across species.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative glassware design could pave the way for safer and more effective assisted reproduction techniques.
- The research highlights the importance of revisiting established practices in reproductive medicine to enhance IVF treatment outcomes and embryo viability.
- By addressing glassware-related risks and leveraging scientific advancements, practitioners can strive to improve the safety and success of assisted reproductive technologies.
- This study signifies a shift toward a future where advancements in embryology research offer new possibilities for enhancing reproductive health outcomes.
- The ongoing journey to understand and optimize embryo development is strengthened by these breakthroughs, calling for continued engagement and informed practices in the field.
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Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies
- Texas is considering a ban on Chinese drones for state agencies due to national security concerns.
- House Bill 41 aims to prohibit government agencies in Texas from using drones originating from countries deemed hostile to the U.S.
- The bill largely targets China, a major producer of drones in the U.S. market.
- First responders fear the ban could hinder life-saving operations and increase costs for agencies.
- Witnesses expressed concerns about sourcing less capable and expensive drones if Chinese-made ones are banned.
- The proposed legislation includes a five-year grace period for agencies with existing contracts for banned drones.
- A grant program is also proposed to help law enforcement agencies replace prohibited drones.
- Supporters of the bill cite national security risks associated with Chinese-made drones.
- Some suggest using American-made technology for security and innovation purposes.
- Concerns exist that data collected by Chinese drones could be misused by the Chinese government.
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Eternal To Cap Foreign Ownership At Under 50%
- Zomato and Blinkit parent company Eternal plans to cap foreign ownership at 49.5%.
- The proposal includes capping the ownership of FDI, FPIs, and NRIs.
- At the end of the March quarter, foreign shareholding in Eternal was 44.36%.
- The move is likely driven by the Indian government's preference for higher domestic ownership in quick commerce grocery delivery companies.
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