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The Greater Good
Am I seriously the only one who watched The Terminator and I, Robot? Because I feel like I'm taking crazy pills watching the news lately.
By Sara Wilsonabout 11 hours ago in 01
The Rain in Tokyo Is Stickier Than in Beijing
The rain in Tokyo was stickier than the rain in Beijing. The academic conference was held in an old building at Waseda University. The topic was “The Current State and Future of Digital Humanities in East Asia.” The Chinese journalist sat in the third row, his laptop open. On his screen was a draft about Japan’s AI-driven historical revisionism. His purpose for the trip was clear: find someone inside Japanese academia who was willing to talk.
By Jinabout 22 hours ago in 01
Choosing a Leather Watch Strap: Materials, Fit, and Style
A watch strap is more than a simple component that keeps a timepiece attached to the wrist. It can influence comfort, appearance, durability, and even how a watch feels during everyday use. With many materials, colors, textures, and construction methods available, choosing the right strap often requires more thought than simply matching its color with a watch dial.
By charliesamuela day ago in 01
The AI Boom Has a Dirty Secret, and Your Town Is Paying for It
The Hum Behind the Revolt: How AI Data Centres Ignited a Transatlantic NIMBY Politics I On the outskirts of Hertfordshire, a large white box is growing. Around it are green fields, a river, and further off, housing estates. Inside the box are tens of thousands of chips performing trillions of calculations per second. The switching of the chips is silent, but every watt of power that feeds them ultimately escapes as heat. Thousands of fans spin day and night to keep the heat from destroying rows of server racks. Transformers in the substation emit a low hum. Security lights burn through the night, cutting the darkness into pieces.
By Jina day ago in 01
Find My Phone: How Find My Device and Find My iPhone Are Tracking Lost Phones Faster Than Ever
Find My Phone: How Find My Device and Find My iPhone are tracking lost phones faster. Find My Phone tools, Google Find My Phone and Call My Phone help users track lost phones instantly.
By Alex Ray2 days ago in 01
AI Leaders Admit You Have Every Right to Be Afraid. Then They Ask You to Trust Them Anyway.
Trust Us: AI Giants, Fear, and the Bet on Self-Regulation San Francisco, Salesforce annual conference. Hundreds of businesspeople in the audience. Sam Altman on stage. He said the world has a right to be afraid of artificial intelligence. A pause. Then he said the world should trust us.
By Jin3 days ago in 01
Huawei’s AI Master Plan Isn’t About Beating OpenAI. It’s About Becoming the Next Nvidia.
Huawei's AI Strategy: Sell the Base, Not the Strongest Model The headline "Huawei executive's internal 10,000-word memo exposed, ICT business target is to become Nvidia" grabs attention. It is inaccurate. Huawei's Xinsheng Community published a summary of a discussion between Guo Ping, chairman of Huawei's supervisory board, and new employees. No secret file leaked. No employee risked a job to smuggle it out. Huawei used the session to explain what it will do in AI, what it will not do, and how it plans to close gaps.
By Jin3 days ago in 01
Find My Phone: How Find My Device and Find My iPhone Help Track Lost Phones Instantly
Find My Phone: How Find My Device and Find My iPhone help track lost phones instantly. Find My Phone tools, Google Find My Phone, and Call My Phone help users track lost phones fast.
By Alex Ray3 days ago in 01
Still Not Fixed - System Faults Since The Upgrade
Introduction Before you think I am complaining (well, I am, but just about the state of Vocal), Vocal is without doubt the best publishing platform for writers and creators, allowing a mix of words and media to be published and shared almost immediately.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 days ago in 01
The Artistry Behind Akuma DollZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hFkFruR1YU The Artistry Behind Akuma DollZ Blueprints of Virtual Flesh I am deeply fascinated by Akuma DollZ, a virtual idol group that has forced me to rethink the boundaries between human creativity and automation. Presented as an artistic "project" rather than a traditional band, it originates from Sugrblade (Sugrblade Rec), an independent studio project whose real-world creator operates anonymously. Visually and musically, I love it; the sound is a catchy, crushing blend of dark aesthetics and heavy metal, and the video presentation is stunning. While it is easy to worry about the rise of generative technology, Akuma DollZ is explicitly presented as art. Viewed through that lens, could this be the next evolutionary development in performance art?
By Alyson Smith 6 days ago in 01
Samsung Called Apple’s Foldable “Reheated Leftovers.” Then Its Own $2,899 Tri-Fold Died in 90 Days.
In the early hours of September 10, 2026, while Apple’s event was still underway, Samsung’s official U.S. X account fired off its first post. It called the iPhone Duo a “Sims sequel.” Then came the second: “So far, so same.” The third was screenshotted most: “Wait until you’ve finished reheating our leftovers.”
By Jin9 days ago in 01
The Phone That Finally Fit My Broken Hand—And My Messy Life
Three years ago, I shattered my third screen in twelve months. The repair guy at the mall knew my name. He'd already replaced my Mate 30 twice and once just patched the glass because I couldn't afford another full swap.
By Jin11 days ago in 01