A 2023 study published in UC Irvine revealed that Google’s reCAPTCHA system is more than just a security measure – it’s a tracking cookie farm generating nearly $1 trillion worth of data. The “Dazed and Confused” study analyzed two types of CAPTCHAs: invisible and image-based. It found that users spent 819 billion hours solving these … Read more
Denzel Washington says he’s not concerned about not receiving an Oscar nomination for his role in Ridley Scott’s upcoming sequel to Gladiator. The actor, who has won two Oscars and been nominated ten times, poked fun at the Academy snub during a recent interview with The New York Times. Washington, set to star alongside Jake … Read more
Amazon has reaffirmed its commitment to investing heavily in Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, despite growing competition from cheaper alternatives. In its latest earnings call, CFO Brian Olsavsky stated that capital expenditures for 2025 could reach $100 billion, with most of it allocated to AWS and AI efforts. The tech giant’s quarterly earnings beat Wall Street … Read more
A recent investigation has shed light on a complex issue surrounding missing numerical data, specifically the infamous “NaN / NaN” case. In this highly debated topic, experts have been working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the seemingly contradictory information. According to sources close to the matter, the situation revolves around two crucial pieces of … Read more
Buncombe County’s Health Department reports an uptick in multiple respiratory viruses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV. The latest data from the state health department shows a significant increase in flu activity, with 117 deaths reported this season. The flu is spreading widely across the state, with new cases emerging every week. Young children under two, … Read more
The annual Movies for Grownups Awards ceremony, hosted by Alan Cumming, took place on Saturday after a delayed start due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. This year’s celebration recognized TV and film achievements catering to older audiences. Demi Moore and Adrien Brody won top acting prizes, while A Complete Unknown dominated the night … Read more
President Trump has proposed transforming Gaza into a luxury destination, likening it to the “Riviera of the Middle East.” However, his past business ventures in Atlantic City serve as cautionary tales about the dangers of hype and self-dealing. During the 1980s, Trump’s casinos brought in significant revenue but also led to bankruptcies due to excessive … Read more
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that children who have previously had COVID-19 are at a higher risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) tract symptoms for up to 2 years compared to those who have not reported SARS-CoV-2 infections. Researchers analyzed data from over 1.5 million pediatric patients, finding that the risk … Read more
The big game is just around the corner, and with it comes a slew of highly anticipated film trailers. Paramount has already released its trailer for the upcoming movie Novocaine at YouTube, while other studios are following suit in the coming days. However, one studio is taking a different approach – Warner Bros., producers of … Read more
The highly anticipated Football Manager 25 has been canceled by Sports Interactive, the developer behind the long-running series. The decision was made after “extensive internal discussions and careful consideration,” according to a statement released on Thursday. Fans had been eagerly awaiting the game, which was initially intended as a major overhaul of the franchise. Developer … Read more