@CyberCatBytes Funny, every time I've tried Linux, it's ended in tears, and installing FreeDOS to run Format ., because Linux doesn't even have that command.
Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters....
Funny, they're actively making it worse any time I try to lower my shields too. They've changed, very recently, from a video hosting platform with ads, to an advertising platform with some minor videos in between.
Social magazine app Flipboard had already committed to joining the "fediverse" -- the decentralized social web, which includes apps like Mastodon. Now, it’s doubling down on those ambitions with an announcement that it will stop tweeting while also launching a new podcast devoted to exploring the topic of decentralized social...
RNA for the first time recovered from an extinct species A new study shows the isolation and sequencing of more than a century-old RNA molecules from a Tasmanian tiger specimen preserved at room temperature in a museum collection. This resulted in the reconstruction of skin and skeletal muscle transcriptomes from an extinct...
China has lashed out at Germany after its foreign minister called Xi Jinping a “dictator” and summoned Berlin’s ambassador for a dressing down, in the latest flaring of tensions with a western democratic power over how the Chinese leader is described overseas.
I have to admit, I never used Twitter much. The changes that made it impossible to use without logging in were the final straw. The availability of local Mastodon groups and the accessibility through KBin have basically rendered it valueless.
A discussion happening over on beehaw about problems with federation and moderation, and on fundamental issues with Lemmy itself, and what would go into making a fork vs starting something new.
Honestly, given the ruckus they've been raising for a while now, my feeling is that Beehaw wants to push themselves away from society as a whole. I don't agree with their perspective, which is part of why I never engage with much of their content or users. All I can say is that I wish them only the best for their echo chamber.
A much anticipated NASA report on UFOs calls for better tracking and scientific understanding of unexplained phenomena that captivate the public and have raised concerns about military security.
Only Up! was discontinued by SCKR Games on September 8. The game is no longer available on Steam. In an announcement, the developer mentioned wanting to put the game behind them.
Humankind struggled to survive during a 100,000 year period during the early Pleistocene, according to researchers who used a computer model to discover a severe population bottleneck in our species’ ancient past....
Laptops, Chromebook, tablets (iPad and Android), and an android phone. I've basically got everything but an actual desktop (which is fair since I don't have a desk).
Classic point ‘n clicker series Broken Sword is planning a big comeback starting next year with a remaster of the original adventure game, followed by a new sixth entry sometime after. Snooping tourist George and snooping professional (investigative journalist) Nico will reunite in the all-new Broken Sword: Parzival’s Stone,...
I finally found some way to empathize with you folks out there who crave pumpkin spice coffees. My local breakfast place has Kahlua Creme coffee and I would fight for it.
WHAT CAN I DO TO STOP HAVING SO MUCH WASTE. I want to do the best I can to recycle. My apartment complex does not have a recycling bin, I reuse plastic bags, and im starting to transition to using tote bags in grocery stores. Any advice?
I also have two cats so im looking for options for that as well. Thank you.
I've definitely seen The Prestige (2006) the most in my adult life, it was my taste-barometer when showing a new friend or date when I was in my 20s....
OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say (www.reuters.com)
Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters....
Netflix handed a director millions to make a sci-fi series, but he squandered it on stocks, crypto, and flashy cars: NYT (www.msn.com)
Netflix gave Carl Erik Rinsch, the director of "47 Ronin," millions to produce a sci-fi series....
YouTube warns it might make your viewing experience worse if you don't turn off your ad-blocker (www.businessinsider.com)
YouTube has been cracking down on people using ad blockers. Now, a spokesperson says that using ad blockers could lead to "suboptimal viewing."
Flipboard stops tweeting, launches new podcast about decentralized social apps (techcrunch.com)
Social magazine app Flipboard had already committed to joining the "fediverse" -- the decentralized social web, which includes apps like Mastodon. Now, it’s doubling down on those ambitions with an announcement that it will stop tweeting while also launching a new podcast devoted to exploring the topic of decentralized social...
A City on Mars: Reality kills space settlement dreams (arstechnica.com)
Let’s not send a few thousand people to Mars as a big experiment in survival....
YouTube loads drastically slower if it thinks you are using Mozilla Firefox [Video] (9to5google.com)
Google appears to be intentionally slowing down YouTube on Mozilla Firefox, as a new video clearly demonstrates.
RNA for the first time recovered from an extinct species - Stockholm University (www.su.se)
RNA for the first time recovered from an extinct species A new study shows the isolation and sequencing of more than a century-old RNA molecules from a Tasmanian tiger specimen preserved at room temperature in a museum collection. This resulted in the reconstruction of skin and skeletal muscle transcriptomes from an extinct...
Another country has called Xi a 'dictator' and China is not happy with that description (edition.cnn.com)
China has lashed out at Germany after its foreign minister called Xi Jinping a “dictator” and summoned Berlin’s ambassador for a dressing down, in the latest flaring of tensions with a western democratic power over how the Chinese leader is described overseas.
Why are some people still staying at Twitter?
Content is title....
Beehaw on Lemmy: The long-term conundrum of staying here (beehaw.org)
A discussion happening over on beehaw about problems with federation and moderation, and on fundamental issues with Lemmy itself, and what would go into making a fork vs starting something new.
Why 'UFOs' should be tracked in the water as well as the skies (phys.org)
A much anticipated NASA report on UFOs calls for better tracking and scientific understanding of unexplained phenomena that captivate the public and have raised concerns about military security.
See rogue N.J. alligator make a run for it as cops chase it down street (VIDEO) (www.nj.com)
The rogue 4-foot alligator, first spotted last month, was found wandering a New Jersey suburb Thursday night.
Viral climbing game Only Up! discontinued and gone without a trace - AUTOMATON WEST (automaton-media.com)
Only Up! was discontinued by SCKR Games on September 8. The game is no longer available on Steam. In an announcement, the developer mentioned wanting to put the game behind them.
Only 1,280 breeding humans once roamed Earth, gene study shows (gizmodo.com)
Humankind struggled to survive during a 100,000 year period during the early Pleistocene, according to researchers who used a computer model to discover a severe population bottleneck in our species’ ancient past....
The end of the Googleverse (www.theverge.com)
The last 25 years of Google’s history can be boiled down to a battle against the Google bomb. Is the search engine finally losing to its hijackers?
OC Do you use a desktop, phone, or both?
I am curious how many people do not use desktops in this day and age. I do not. I use my phone for everything (online) tech related in my life....
WWE Star Bray Wyatt Passes Away At Age 36 | Wrestlezone (www.wrestlezone.com)
RIP Bray Wyatt
You're offered front row seats to All-In on one condition: You *must* bring a sign. What does your sign say?
Serious and non-serious answers only.
Classic adventure series Broken Sword returns with a sixth instalment and a beautiful remaster (www.rockpapershotgun.com)
Classic point ‘n clicker series Broken Sword is planning a big comeback starting next year with a remaster of the original adventure game, followed by a new sixth entry sometime after. Snooping tourist George and snooping professional (investigative journalist) Nico will reunite in the all-new Broken Sword: Parzival’s Stone,...
Altirra, an 8-bit Atari computer emulator v4.20 (virtualdub.org)
Emulates the Atari 400/800, 1200XL, 600/800XL, 130XE, XEGS, and 5200 systems....
Which film have you seen the greatest number of times?
I've definitely seen The Prestige (2006) the most in my adult life, it was my taste-barometer when showing a new friend or date when I was in my 20s....
/kbin Issues (codeberg.org)