Month: May 2026
Xbox is now XBOX
Xbox just allcapsmaxxed: Meet XBOX. This isn’t a joke; Microsoft appears to be actually rebranding Xbox to XBOX. Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO, ran a poll on X earlier this week, asking fans whether Microsoft should use Xbox or XBOX. The results were in favor of XBOX, and the company has…
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YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users
YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection program to all users over the age of 18 — meaning just about anyone can have the platform hunt for potential deepfakes of themselves. The likeness detection feature uses a selfie-style scan of a person’s face to monitor YouTube for lookalikes. If there…
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New crash data highlights the slow progress of Tesla’s robotaxis
Two crashes since July 2025 involved robotaxis being driven by remote operators. Source
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Windows 11 tests an adjustable taskbar and resizable Start menu
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 test will allow you to reposition the taskbar and change the size of the Start menu. The update, which is rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Experimental channel, lets you place the taskbar on the bottom, top, left, or right side of the screen.…
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The Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale 2026
It’s the best time of year to pick up all the outdoor gadgets, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear you’ll need for summer fun. Source
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ArXiv will ban researchers who upload papers full of AI slop
Attention @arxiv authors: Our Code of Conduct states that by signing your name as an author of a paper, each author takes full responsibility for all its contents, irrespective of how the contents were generated. If generative AI tools generate inappropriate language, plagiarized content, biased content, errors, mistakes, incorrect references,…
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