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                          AI detectors are creating a new era of distrust

                      Tools that promise to detect AI writing can be dubious, but educators and publishers are using them anyway.

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                            It’s practically a USB-C Swiss Army Knife.

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                          Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
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            The data center backlash / Big Tech is facing big pushback from communities who don’t want AI data centers.

                                The left and right agree on one thing: no data centers

                            Data center bans in states like Florida reveal how the anti-AI movement is channeling bipartisan backlash.

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                                Texas says data centers must pass an audit before connecting to the grid

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                            Hit by an icy EV slump and a literal tornado, Rivian bets it all on the R2.

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                                No Dogs in Space is a music history podcast for true obsessives
                              Terrence O'Brien Aug 9
                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 9
                            Allow Mike Myers’ Cat in the Hat costume to stalk your nightmares.

                            Shout out to subscriber Only Forward for sharing this on our post looking for your favorite bad movies. Propstore is auctioning off the original costume worn for the 2003 film, which is pretty terrifying in its own right. But somehow the empty suit is even more horrifying.

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 9
                            Apple is considering a screen-free wearable.

                            With the success of Whoop and other screen-free fitness bands like the Fitbit Air, Polar Loop, and Helio Strap, it’s not a surprise that the company is weighing its options. But nothing is set in stone yet. According to Mark Gurman:

                            The company is considering new devices with no displays, as well as different types of screens and various sizes. While unlikely to hit the market, round screens have even been considered. I’m told the work also includes potentially adding premium models beyond the Ultra and Hermès variants. On the lower end, Apple is considering more affordable concepts besides the current SE model.

                              Apple Explores Shaking Up Its Smartwatch for a New Era

                              [Bloomberg]

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 9
                            It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Chris Gethard’s dumpster episode.

                            The original episode featuring Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas is one of the funniest things to ever grace a television screen. If you’ve never seen it, stop everything and watch it on YouTube now. There’s even a bonus, extremely spoilery bonus cut that’s fun as well. For the 10th anniversary, Gethard got the band back together, and it’s a blast.

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 9
                            Don’t panic film nerds, but Letterboxd is down.

                            Users have been unable to log in to their accounts for a few hours, simply receiving a message that reads “An error occurred. Please try again later.” But now the whole site is refusing to load for many. The company posted on Instagram that it’s working to resolve the issue.

                              Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat

                          The small cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued the skiff that ran out of fuel.

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 9
                              49ers coach says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed

                          He still takes responsibility, saying ‘you don’t just turn it [driving] over to a computer.‘

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 9
                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 9
                            Brand your products, not your customers.

                            Two people have filed a class action suit against Mercedes-AMG, claiming that a raised metal logo on the seats of certain models literally brands them on hot days. According to the Associated Press:

                            Lahigani, a Los Angeles resident, had leased a new 2026 Mercedes-AMG E-Class vehicle from an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership in Los Angeles, according to the suit. He reported receiving second-degree burns on his back on May 31, after entering his vehicle wearing a tank top. A board-certified dermatologist subsequently documented first- and second-degree burns, describing the injury as “AMG inscribed.”

                              Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in its logo

                              [AP News]

                              Dropbox is a PC builder’s best friend

                          When catastrophe strikes, having your whole computer in the cloud makes recovery a breeze.

                            TC Sottek Aug 9
                                AI detectors are creating a new era of distrust
                              Emma Roth Aug 9
                              X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’

                          It’s the latest change in what has been a tumultuous few years for creators.

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 8
                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 8
                            What’s your favorite bad movie?

                            A couple of weeks ago, I admitted to you all that I love bad movies. Don’t get me wrong — I love arthouse films and critically acclaimed blockbusters, but some of the most fun I have had watching a movie has been introducing my siblings to Troll 2 and sharing Fateful Findings with friends over Zoom during the pandemic. So I want to know: what’s your favorite so-bad-it’s-good movie that I need to check out?

                                Champagne and Bullets belongs on the Mount Rushmore of bad movies

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                            Maybe don’t watch this clip of Mario Kart 64 in VR if you’ve got a weak stomach.

                            It’s rare that a video alone can make me motion sick, but yikes. This mod from RaYRoD TV puts you in the driver’s seat and is free to download. RaYRod has already put together similar mods for Star Fox 64, Sonic Robo Blast 2, and more. But something tells me this is the one most likely to make you lose your lunch.

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 8
                            This clip from 2000 of someone creating a digital doppelganger is weird.

                            This episode of BBC’s Tomorrow’s World features people weirdly excited about internet radio and online gaming. But it’s this bit about creating a digital avatar and trying to capture your personality in code that feels oddly prescient in the age of AI chatbots, but also deeply dystopian.

                              An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country

                          An Amazon-owned site in Pecos County, Texas, received a permit to release up to 33 million tons of CO2.

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 8
                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 8
                            Looks like the Pixel Watch 5 is getting a Steph Curry edition too.

                            Just like the orange and grey special edition of the Fitbit Air we got in May, a new leak shows the Pixel Watch 5 with a similar band, suggesting Steph Curry will be lending his name to more Google gear.

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                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 8
                            My favorite softsynth now has a free version.

                            Arturia’s Pigments is my go-to synth plugin. It’s powerful, versatile, and shockingly easy to build complex patches in. It’s currently marked down to $129 from its usual price of $199. But if you’re hesitant to commit even that much, the company just launched Pigments Play, a free stripped-down version.

                              Pigments Play

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                              Buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue another small business

                          The host challenged the company to take on someone its own size.

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 8
                                Musician and entrepreneur Tom Vek is building a digital music player, but don’t call it retro
                              Terrence O'Brien Aug 8
                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 8
                            Happy 808 day, read this ebook about the history of Roland for free.

                            It will be going away in 24 hours, but to celebrate 8/08 Bjooks, the company behind Beat Gems and Pedal Crush, is making Inspire the Music — 50 Years of Roland History free to read. The company is also offering 15 percent off the hardcover version for the day.

                              Inspire The Music – 50 Years of Roland History ebook

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                              My favorite feel-good show is back

                          Plus, in this week’s Installer: A new all-purpose backpack, the latest Bose cans, an Anthony Bourdain movie, and more.

                            David Pierce Aug 8

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                                Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet
                              Thomas Ricker Aug 8
                              The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff

                          Restart’s former editor-in-chief says the ‘entire editorial team’ has been cut.

                            Jay Peters Aug 7
                            Sean Hollister Aug 7
                            DJI says its civilian customers are the target of a new ban on foreign ‘military-grade’ drones.

                            On July 21st, the FCC threatened to retroactively ban foreign crop-dusting sprayer drones because they could dispense poison, drones over 55 pounds because they could carry weapons, LiDAR and thermal camera drones and drone docks because they could enable spies. DJI wants you to tell the FCC how you feel about that. Weird times we live in:

                                Whack-a-drone

                                  Sean Hollister
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                            David Imel Aug 7
                            Watch Hank Green describe his new AI policy.

                            In his first video after expressing his feelings of over-reliance on LLMs, Green clarifies the AI usage policy at his education company Complexly, stating “no one is using AI to create Crash Course videos”. He also laid out a new AI policy for himself, and encouraged other creators to do the same.

                              Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore

                          Fenix now claims he’s ‘never said I didn’t use AI,‘ to make his hit song.

                            Terrence O'Brien Aug 7
                            Emma Roth Aug 7
                            Well, that’s a way to promote a movie.

                            Netflix hired a guy to sit inside a Hollywood billboard and promote its new movie, The Last House, which follows “a family mysteriously sealed inside their home.”

                            If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

                              Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough

                          Startup Fairground wants to win people over with a never-ending stream of slop.

                            Charles Pulliam-Moore Aug 7
                            Stevie Bonifield Aug 7
                            The Odyssey has sailed past the $1 billion mark.

                            As Variety reports, The Odyssey has officially pulled in over $1 billion in global ticket sales, including $257 million from IMAX tickets. Within “a matter of days,” it’s expected to pass The Dark Knight Rises to become Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing film yet.

                              ‘The Odyssey’ Surpasses $1 Billion, Christopher Nolan’s First Movie Since ‘Dark Knight Rises’ to Reach Coveted Box Office Milestone

                              [Variety]

                              OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful

                          OpenAI says its in-development Astra model may have ‘critical’ cybersecurity capabilities.

                            Jay Peters Aug 7
                            Lauren Feiner Aug 7
                            Trump nominates Carr adviser to fill a Republican FCC spot.

                            President Donald Trump tapped Danielle Thumann Severs to join the Federal Communications Commission. If confirmed, it would bring the agency’s makeup to three Republicans and one Democrat, with room for one more non-Republican commissioner. Chair Brendan Carr praised the nomination, though he already has enough votes to pass his agenda.

                              Trump nominates agency lawyer to serve on Federal Communications Commission

                              [Reuters]

                                The only instant cameras worth your money
                              Sheena Vasani Aug 7
                              Disney Plus tries a new AI-powered search

                          The AI test generates a customized row of shows to help you find something to watch.

                            Jay Peters Aug 7
                              Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did

                          Microsoft’s plan for Edge means that uBlock Origin users are losing one of their browser options.

                            Stevie Bonifield Aug 7
                              Grab the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-ray for $50

                          Peter Jackson’s beautiful interpretations have stood the test of time, and you can grab them for a discounted rate.

                            Brad Bourque Aug 7
                              What’s behind the Google AI shake-up

                          On The Vergecast: The model wars, the scourge of ‘time spent,’ and the ads coming to your BMW.

                            David Pierce Aug 7
                              Sony could release a cheaper version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones, according to leaks

                          The Sony WH-1000XM4C could arrive as soon as next month with similar features as the original but reduced battery life.

                            Andrew Liszewski Aug 7
                              Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is on sale for just $60

                          Plus, we found deals on the top-notch Instax Mini Evo hybrid instant camera and Nothing’s Headphone (a) overears.

                            Sheena Vasani Aug 7
                            Jay Peters Aug 7
                            GTA VI preorders have gotten off to an “exceptional start.”

                            “I can say that the level of pre-orders is unprecedented and astonishing, and we’re very grateful for that,” Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said on Friday’s earnings call, according to Variety. An “extended look” at GTA VI will stream on August 27th.

                            GTA VI also won’t launch on a physical disc. On the call, Zelnick said that Take-Two’s business is already “well over 90 percent digitally distributed,” according to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier.

                            Update: Added Schreier’s post.

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