There’s One Big Problem With the New Federal Data Privacy Bill
Americans have wanted a federal privacy law for years but intensive lobbying by the tech industry and general incompetence by our federal legislators has repeatedly thwarted that desire. Well, in 2024, it’s possible that we may finally get a strong federal privacy law.
Texas Launches AI Grader for Student Essay Tests But Insists It’s Not Like ChatGPT
Kids in Texas are taking state-mandated standardized tests this week to measure their proficiency in reading, writing, science, and social studies. But those tests aren’t going to necessarily be graded by human teachers anymore. In fact, the Texas Education Agency will deploy a new “automated scoring engine” for…
Best Moments From Elon Musk’s Deposition He Doesn’t Want You to Read
Elon Musk’s recent deposition, made public in a transcript published by HuffPost on Monday, revealed several interesting details about the owner of X. The deposition also included several heated exchanges between Musk, his lawyer, and the plaintiff. We read the whole 108-page transcript and pulled the best moments.
Aliens’ Villain Carter Burke Is Back! And Paul Reiser Told Us All About It
James Cameron’s Aliens is one of the great sequels of all time. Heck, it might be one of the greatest movies of all time. And, in the almost 40 years since its release, moments, images, and characters from the film have cemented themselves in the pantheon of pop culture.
Daisy Ridley Is Finally Ready for Her Star Wars Return
Rey Skywalker will be all grown up when Daisy Ridley reprises the role of this generation’s Star Wars Jedi heroine. Ridley told Empire Magazine she’s “coming in a bit more eyes wide open” to her new film, and added “I suppose I feel more like I’m owning it. I suppose I owned it the first time. Basically, I’m an adult…
NASA’s Lunar Orbiter Captures Fuzzy Glimpse of Separate Spacecraft Around the Moon
In a rare encounter, two lunar spacecraft crossed paths as they orbited the Moon in opposite directions. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter, also known as Danuri, in a series of snapshots taken against the cratered backdrop of the Moon.
Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow Spin-Off Will Know Nothing (Because It’s Dead)
With House of the Dragon’s return coming in a few short months, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight having just cast its Dunk and Egg, Game of Thrones fans might be curious about the status of Kit Harington’s long-teased Jon Snow spin-off. We finally have an update, and it’s not looking good for our…
The Best Gaming Laptops You Can Buy in 2024
The age of gaming laptops has truly come into its own. In the last few years, the biggest PC makers have managed to get their gaming-minded brands to such a state you can probably find a good-quality portable gaming machine for almost any budget (so long as you don’t mind spending close to $1,000 or likely much more…
These Are the Very Rare Star Wars Posters You’re Looking For
It’s been a busy spring for auction houses proffering iconic sci-fi movie props, ludicrously valuable comics, and much-sought-after vintage toys. Propstore is adding more fuel to the fire with an upcoming auction of very rare Star Wars posters, some including autographs, with lots estimated to go for $500 all the way…