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You can make YouTube Music your default service on the Apple HomePod

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 11:25

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Great news for the dedicated few Apple Home folks who use YouTube Music (I know you’re out there!) — you can now integrate the service with your HomePods and either ask Siri to play songs using YouTube Music or set the service as your default source. 9to5Google spotted a Reddit post from YouTube Music product head Brandon Bilinski ann

This AI entrepreneur fasts for 23 hours a day. He says it helps him get to the 'most extreme levels.'

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 11:10

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Michael Koch says he usually eats one meal a day.
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Michael Koch is the founder and CEO of HubKonnect, an AI platform.
He eats the same meal every day around noon which is loaded with protein.
He said his regimen isn't about health — it's about optimizing his performance as an entrepreneur.

The founder of an AI platform says he eats the same meal every day because it helps him perform at

British Navy unveils novel 'Proteus' surveillance ship that can detect underwater threats from adversaries like Russia

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 11:09

Tech Insider

unconventional ship with tall front and long bed, like a pickup — The Royal Fleet Auxiliary RFA Proteus.
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Britain has formally dedicated a new surveillance ship capable of detecting underwater threats.
The RFA Proteus is the first ship in the UK's "Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance" (MROS) program.
The ship, which is a converted commercial vessel, underwent final testing in September.

Concerned by threats to underwater pipes and cables that

Drake's music label could get richer because YouTube uses your data as digital currency

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 11:00

Android Central

Alphabet's next AI trick might let you record a song using the voice of your favorite artist to make terrible videos better somehow.

Mandoob shines a thrilling light on the perils of surviving in Saudi Arabia’s gig economy

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 11:00

The Verge

A mustachioed man wearing a yellow sweater and a black leather jacket. The man is carrying a young girl in a white sweater on his back, and the pair are standing together at a carnival. — Courtesy of the Toronto International Film Festival

Director Ali Kalthami’s debut feature film, Mandoob, takes a fascinating look into the world of Saudi Arabia’s rideshare and delivery drivers.

SAG-AFTRA's Halloween costume guidelines, explained

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 10:45

Mashable

SAG-AFTRA released rules encouraging members not to dress as characters from struck work. Here's what that means.

SAG-AFTRA Tells Striking Actors to Avoid Character Costumes for Halloween

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 10:30

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Halloween is just over a week away, with parties for the annual holiday likely hitting next weekend. Normally, this year’s festivities would be like any other year: you dress up with your friends as your favorite characters and hang out or watch some horror movies, or you watch other people dress up as your favorite…

US military equipment pours into Israel, 45 cargo planes loaded with armaments sent to IDF

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 10:22

Tech Insider

The IDF fires artillery shells into Gaza on October 11 as fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas militants continues. — The IDF fires artillery shells into Gaza on October.
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Israel has received its 45th cargo plane as arms continue to enter the country.
The shipment reportedly included military supplies, medical equipment, and military ambulances.
Another shipment on Thursday also delivered armored vehicles to the Israel Defense Forces.

The Israeli Ministry

Microsoft and Nintendo are slashing prices on plenty of spooky titles for Halloween

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 10:14

The Verge

Screenshot from Diablo IV featuring the angel Inarius descending from on high upon wings that are tendrils of light — Diablo IV, the spookiest of dungeon crawlers, will be steeply discounted through Halloween. | Blizzard

It’s hard to believe, but Halloween is now just a little over a week away. Luckily, if you haven’t had a chance to celebrate spooky season, a bunch of horror games are on sale this weekend. Now through October 31st, for example, Nintendo is taking up to 85 percent off

Antony Blinken has worked with three different US presidents. He faces his biggest test yet in Israel.

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 09:52

Tech Insider

A photo of men sitting in a semi-circle with American and Israeli flags in the background. — US President Joe Biden (3rd L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (3rd R) and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (2nd L) meet in Tel Aviv, Israel on October 18, 2023.
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Antony Blinken has worked with three presidents in two decades.
In 2021, Blinken was sworn in as secretary of state for the Biden administration.
He recently has engaged in marathon diplomacy throughout

YouTuber publishes video of himself wearing Meta's new headset at Disney World: 'I am an absolute Glasshole'

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 09:38

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Picture of SadlyItsBradley wearing the Meta Quest 3 headset and a view of how the headset sometimes warps the wearer's vision. — YouTuber SadlyItsBradley thinks that one of the best ways to use the Meta Quest 3 is while walking around in public. To prove his point, he took the headset to a day at Disney World.
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YouTuber SadlyItsBradley posted a video of himself taking the Meta Quest 3 headset to Disney World.
Others have been recording themselves wearing the Quest 3 while going to cafes or doing chores

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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 21

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 09:23

Mashable

Answers to each clue for the Oct. 21, 2023 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.