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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 3, 2023

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 17:04

Mashable

A strategy guide for the September 3 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

This company thinks the future of education is virtual reality schools that offer students a more 'decentralized' experience

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 16:16

Tech Insider

oculus quest 2 meta — Optima Academy students spend a couple of hours a day learning via the Meta Quest 2 headset.
Meta

Florida-based OptimaEd is enrolling students in virtual schools, The New Yorker reported.
The company enrolled about 170 students in its academy this past school year, per the report.
OptimaEd's cofounder Adam Mangana told The New Yorker a good student life is "more decentralized."

Back in 2015, Oculus

Republican lawmakers want to stop businesses in a small Florida town from displaying rainbow stickers to show they are a safe place for LGBTQ+ people

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 16:14

Tech Insider

A sticker that reads — The Mount Dora program, called the "Safe Spaces Initiative," allows business owners to voluntarily display rainbow decals similar to this one seen in Seattle, Washington.
Ellen M. Banne/The Seattle Times via AP

Republican state lawmakers are attacking a small Florida town's "Safe Place Initiative."
The program allows owners to mark their shops safe for LGBTQ+ people by displaying rainbow decals.
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Pennsylvania Democrats won big in 2022, holding the governorship, winning a US Senate seat, and flipping the state House. Now, the state party is being called a 'disaster.'

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 15:01

Tech Insider

State Sen. Sharif Street of Philadelphia serves as the chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.
AP Photo/Matt Rourke

Several insiders told Politico that the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is in a state of in disarray.
The perception marks a stunning turnaround from the party's electoral success last year.
Many Democrats are concerned about the state party being unprepared for the 2024 races.

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Jason Momoa Will Be an Even Bigger Scumbag in Fast XI, Says Director

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 15:00

Gizmodo

Fast X came out at the start of the summer, and it was...kind of a mess in the worst way. But a genuine bright spot within that mess is Jason Momoa as Dante Reyes, the son of Fast Five’s Hernan Reyes who’s come looking for revenge against Team Toretto. He’s silly, he’s threatening, he’s kind of a gay techno Joker, and…

How the internet paid tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 14:26

Mashable

The internet posted recollections, tributes, and loving jokes in honor of singer Jimmy Buffett after learning of his death.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won't say if he'd follow the state's new Senate vacancy law and appoint another Republican if McConnell steps down

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 14:22

Tech Insider

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky greets Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and his wife, former Labor secretary Elaine Chao, at the annual Fancy Farm picnic.
Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Gov. Andy Beshear this week faced questions about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's health.
A 2021 law would require Beshear to appoint a Republican to the

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Microsoft PowerToys’ Crop and Lock lets you make mini app windows

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 14:19

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

Microsoft has released a new feature for its PowerToys utility suite called Crop and Lock, which lets you crop an app window to show only the details you want to see. The company brought PowerToys back from the dead in 2019 and open-sourced it on GitHub; other tools for the suite include toggles for small-yet-useful features like pla

Arcane May Make Its Grand Return in Late 2024

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 14:15

Gizmodo

Netflix’s Arcane hit at just the right time when it first came onto the scene in 2021. Based on Riot Games’ long-running and very popular MOBA League of Legends, the show won over critics and audiences alike with its animation, writing, and voice work. And since it premiered as Riot was gradually making clear its…

Here Are the Top AI Stories You Missed This Week

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 14:04

Gizmodo

If you’re behind on what’s happening with the robot uprising, have no fear. Here’s a quick look at some of the weirdest and wildest artificial intelligence news from the past week. Also, don’t forget to check out our weekly AI write-up, which will go into more detail on this same topic.

Bill Richardson, the former New Mexico governor and UN ambassador just nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work to free political prisoners, has died at 75

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 13:34

Tech Insider

Bill Richardson, the former two-term New Mexico governor and veteran diplomat, has died at 75.
Richardson served as ambassador to the UN and Energy Secretary under President Bill Clinton.
Last month, he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize over his work to free political prisoners.

Bill Richardson, the former two-term New Mexico

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Mophie has three Qi2 magnetic wireless chargers on the way

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 13:15

The Verge

A collage of Mophie’s new Wireless charging stands and mounts, with the new Snap Plus Powerstation Mini stand in the center, the 3-in-1 stand on the right, and the two magnetic vent mounts on the left. — *Mophie’s new magnetic stands and mounts.* | Image: Mophie

Mophie just announced at IFA that it’s releasing three Qi2-compatible, 15W wireless smartphone chargers — the Snap Plus Powerstation Mini Stand ($69.95), the Snap Plus 3-in-1 stand ($129.95), and the Snap Plus wireless charging vent mount ($69.95) — starting later this year.

Mophie doesn’t mention the iPhone