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Trump administration wants to build a wall around Burning Man
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (839+ words) Donald Trump's main policy initiative involves building a pointless wall across miles of empty desert. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that one local chapter of his administration has proposed doing the same at the annual arts and…...
Raging Australian bushfire overruns firefighters within seconds in terrifying video
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (301+ words) A new video shows the unfathomable speed at which the Australian bushfires are spreading, completely overwhelming a firefighting crew in less than three minutes. It's a stark example of why, for so many people, running from the flames is much…...
Case Dylan Baker's livestreams give the internet lots to scream about
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (282+ words) Case Dylan Baker, 27, better known as CaseOh, is one of the most influential gaming streamers on the planet. The Arkansas-based content creator has built colossal influence since joining Twitch, YouTube and TikTok in 2022 — and if you've ever seen him livestream…...
How the FBI recovered Signal messages (and how to fix the flaw)
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (259+ words) For years, the Signal messaging app has been a favorite for privacy-minded folks. However, it's not perfect. 404 Media reported this week that the FBI was able to read a suspect's Signal messages, which should not normally be possible. Signal messages…...
Driverless Tesla Robotaxi spotted in Austin
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (203+ words) Tesla Robotaxis in Austin are finally doing what they were always supposed to do: drive themselves without a human at the wheel. A Tesla Model Y was recently spotted driving on one of Austin's public roads with absolutely no one…...
Waymo taxis will take the freeway in select cities
8+ mon, 3+ hour ago (379+ words) Waymo says its autonomous vehicles are ready to drive its taxi service customers on the freeway. The Google-backed autonomous vehicle company made the announcement Wednesday. Freeway service will debut first in the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, and Los Angeles....
Creators use AI to prank family with fake ‘homeless intruders’
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (285+ words) There's a new TikTok trend, and it's dangerous, manipulative, and feeds off the dehumanization of people facing housing insecurity. People are using AI to generate false images of "homeless" men entering their houses to trick their parents, roommates, or partners....
'Mercy' trailer: Chris Pratt is on trial with an AI judge
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (121+ words) In the past years, AI has taken on an unsettling number of new roles, from virtual boyfriends to educational tutors. But what if it became judge, jury, and executioner? That's the premise of the upcoming film Mercy, starring Chris Pratt…...
Tesla Diner & Drive-In opens in California
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (348+ words) Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company. Powered by its own proprietary technology, Mashable is the go-to source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe. [General view of Elon…...