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The fight continues to protect artists' content from being used to train AI without their consent. The latest pushback comes from IbisPaint, which has announced an AI Disturbance tool that interferes with AI image generation. The feature applies noise to illustrations, which stops AI from properly interpreting or replicating the art. Another popular option, Glaze, corrupts the data to prevent



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A 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV in Limited trim.
  • The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a compact crossover SUV that rivals competitors from Toyota and Honda.
  • I enjoyed the Tucson Hybrid's stylish looks, new tech, solid performance, and fuel efficiency.
  • I was disappointed with the somewhat unrefined drivetrain and transmission. 

Compact crossover SUVs are now the most popular



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Talk to someone who is fully immersed in the indie game Animal Well, and you’re bound to hear some strange things. They might get excited about a new way to use a Frisbee or be frustrated about playing music for a caged cat. They’ll probably chat your ear off about the dozens of different-colored eggs they’ve collected, and all of the ones that seem



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Motorola’s Moto G Stylus 5G is back this year with some notable spec bumps and an eye-catching new design. This year’s version gains wireless charging and an upgraded screen, while still holding onto vintage features like a headphone jack and microSD card slot — all for $399.

The G Stylus



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Digital cameras are back thanks to Gen Z.
  • Digital cameras are regaining popularity among Gen Z, who seek authentic, unfiltered experiences.
  • Profits from digital cameras are projected to grow by $1.4 billion between now and 2028.
  • It signifies a longing for disconnection with social media, which Zoomers have never known.

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Applebee's.
  • The CEO of Applebee's owner, Dine Brands, told CNBC that the chain offers a better value proposition than its fast-food rivals.
  • Diners have been complaining that fast food is too expensive after years of price hikes.
  • But they're also cutting back at casual-dining chains. Applebee's diners are buying cheaper items and visiting less often.

The CEO of Applebee's owner



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Sega has announced its latest iteration of the many Sonic titles: a game called Sonic Rumble that will be coming exclusively to mobile devices. The "multiplayer action game" is reminiscent of Mediatonic's Fall Guys, which even offers a version called Sonic's Adventure. Both games can accommodate up to 32 players, have minigames and are battle royale-style, with only one player left standing as the



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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for the t:connect mobile app on iOS, which is used to monitor and control the t:slim X2 insulin pump used by people with diabetes. It was supposedly the first smartphone app that can program insulin doses that the FDA had approved. The agency issued the highest level of recall it could, because the app had serious software



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Peter Thiel speaks at the Cambridge Union Society.
  • Peter Thiel faced backlash from pro-Palestine protesters during an event in Cambridge, UK. 
  • Thiel is the cofounder of Palantir, a data-mining firm that works with the Israel Defense Forces.
  • Protesters interrupted his speech at the Cambridge Union and accused him of genocide. 

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel was trapped inside