Nov 27
In the past two years, we’ve learned that machine learning algorithms can manipulate public opinion, cause fatal car crashes, create fake porn, and manifest extremely sexist and racist behavior.
Nov 27
Nov 27
Samsung is reportedly going to collaborate with Pokemon Go developer Niantic on exclusive games for its Galaxy smartphones. Niantic apparently refused to collaborate with the Korean giant without a large investment. For this reason, Samsung is believed to have agreed to invest $40 million in Niantic. The two companies haven’t commented on this officially but the deal may be announced before the end of this year.
The Inquirer hears from a source that the deal will result in Niantic’s games being pre-loaded on Galaxy smartphones. The two companies are said to focus on an exclusive Harry Potter game which will let players use the Galaxy Note 9’s S Pen as a magic wand.
It’s unclear if this will be a separate version of the Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game that Niantic is already working on or a completely separate game for Galaxy smartphones. It’s also claimed that Ingress is part of this deal but not Pokemon Go. That’s apparently because Niantic is very protective of the Pokemon Go franchise and wants to keep it close to its chest.
Samsung might be banking on this partnership to further differentiate its smartphones from the competition. It recently tried to do this by teaming up with Epic Games for Fortnite’s launch on Android. There have also been whispers about Samsung working on a gaming smartphone. This partnership will be a good fit for that as well.
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Nov 27
If you have a muggle in your life that is a big Harry Potter fan, here’s the perfect wrapping paper for your Christmas gifts. You’ll pay 15 bucks for two rolls of the stuff though – not exactly cheap when Walmart has five rolls for less than that price.
What Walmart doesn’t have are rolls of paper with the Hogwarts crest or Platform 9 3/4 Hogwarts Express pattern. Neither pattern is overly Christmas themed so if you don’t use it all, it would come in handy for birthdays or other occasions.
Each red and gold roll has 2.7 yards of paper on it; measuring in at 30″ x 96″. Cast a credit card spell and grab some now at ThinkGeek. This is probably better option for most folks than that sausage scented paper.
Nov 27
Even though OnePlus just revealed the 6T last month, it looks like the company is ready to announce another phone. Today, it announced a new partnership with McLaren, making it the latest in a growing list of companies that have teamed up with a high-end car manufacturer. If history tells us anything, it’s that this partnership is going to result … Continue reading
Nov 27
Notifications keep you in touch with your friends, breaking news, the weather, and much more, but you don’t necessarily want them arriving all through the day—when you can be interrupted at any moment, your attention and productivity are always going to take a hit. Here’s how to get notifications delivered on a…
Nov 27
The World's Greatest Board Game Weighs 20 Pounds, and Is Under $100 For the First Time Ever
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Try not to freak out, but this post is about a $96 board game. That sounds like a lot of money. It is a lot of money. But Gloomhaven is Board Game Geek’s #1 board game ever, and is “astoundingly good” according to Ars Technica. Hell, it weighs 20 pounds! If you love board games, this should be on your bucket list.
Nov 27
Nov 27
Jerrold Nadler penned an open letter demanding that Trump come to the table on anti-Semitism and white supremacy.
Nov 27
If you have a muggle in your life that is a big Harry Potter fan, here’s the perfect wrapping paper for your Christmas gifts. You’ll pay 15 bucks for two rolls of the stuff though – not exactly cheap when Walmart has five rolls for less than that price.
What Walmart doesn’t have are rolls of paper with the Hogwarts crest or Platform 9 3/4 Hogwarts Express pattern. Neither pattern is overly Christmas themed so if you don’t use it all, it would come in handy for birthdays or other occasions.
Each red and gold roll has 2.7 yards of paper on it; measuring in at 30″ x 96″. Cast a credit card spell and grab some now at ThinkGeek. This is probably better option for most folks than that sausage scented paper.
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