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Hitting the Books: The correct way to make coffee, according to science
The best part of waking up is, of course, hot bean juice in your cup. But, as Dr. Kate "The Chemist" Biberdorf explains in her new book It's Elemental, if you want to consistently enjoy the best cuppa joe you can craft — perfectly caffeinated and not too bitter —…
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‘Behind the Attraction’ traces Disney’s theme-park tech advancements one ride at a time
There are, for the most part, two types of Disney Parks fans. There are those who see it as a nice thing to do with your family once in a while, and there are those who take it… a little more seriously. The upcoming Behind the Attraction, hitting Disney+ on…
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Why Facebook’s betting $1 billion on creators
Last month, Instagram held its first-ever Creator Week, a virtual event the company described as “a life-changing three days with new feature news and celeb drop-ins.” One of those drop-ins was CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who made a brief appearance to share a message with creators. “I think that any good…
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This week’s best deals: $40 off Amazon’s Fire 7 Kids Pro tablet and more
Amazon kicked off this week with a sale on its kids-focused tablets, speakers and other devices. Parents looking to replace old slabs or gift their kids new ones can still get Fire Kids Pro tablets for less, including the new Fire HD 10 Kids Pro for $130. Also, the base…
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Facebook’s BlenderBot chat AI no longer has the mental capacity of a goldfish
Last April, Facebook’s AI research lab (FAIR) announced and released as open source its BlenderBot social chat app. While the neophyte AI immediately proved far less prone to racist outbursts than previous attempts, BlenderBot was not without its shortcomings. For one, the system had the recollection capacity of a goldfish…
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The Morning After: Valve made a $399 handheld gaming PC
Valve just surprised us all with a handheld console. The $399 Steam Deck will arrive in December, with availability expanding to more regions later. Looking like some unholy alliance of Sega’s Game Gear and the Nintendo Switch, the hardware includes a seven-inch touchscreen at 1,280 x 800 resolution at 60Hz…
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