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The Verge

David Pierce

The future of AI might look a lot like Twitter

The Verge

Roughly a month ago, Michael Sayman realized he could finally build the app he’d been thinking about for years: a social network where everyone but you is an AI bot. Large language models are finally good enough and cheap enough that the experience might actually feel social and useful, and not like a gimmick or a game. And so, after years of waiting and months of testing the latest models, Sayman got to work.

The app he built is called SocialAI, and it has become...

Mashable

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 29

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

BuzzFeed - Latest

27 Wedding Guest Dresses From Amazon That’ll Look Gorgeous At Your Friends’ Fall Weddings

And don't worry, we've got something to suit every dress code.

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SBNation.com

David Fucillo

Your daily NFL trivia game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out what NFL player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game, and we’re returning to our system of a new article each day for the game.

We tried using a single article for the game, updated with the latest game each day, but it was creating a bit of an unwieldy experience in the comments. So, we’ll have the current day’s game plus the previous three days in each...

SBNation.com

Savannah Leigh Richardson

Presidents Cup: The most iconic photos, quotes from Day 2

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The Presidents Cup finale is here, and it should be epic. The Americans and Internationals will play singles to decide a winner.

Welcome to Playing Through’s daily ritual — Golf Talk Today.

Each day, the crew will discuss various elements of the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf, and more.

The final day of the Presidents Cup is here, and the current score is Team USA 11, International Team 7.

Saturday proved to be a battle as both teams fought...

SBNation.com

Noa Dalzell

Liberty vs Aces Preview: 5 things to watch in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs

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Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones battle A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young in Game 1 of the WNBA Semi-Finals.

In a rematch of last year’s WNBA Finals, the New York Liberty host the Las Vegas Aces for Game 1 of the Semi-Finals, on Sunday at 3pm ET. The Liberty have been the No. 1 seed for most of the year, finishing the season with a league-best 32-8 record, while the Aces overcame a slow start to ultimate...

BuzzFeed - Latest

Pick An Activity For Every Season And I'll Reveal Which Fall Treat You Are

Nothing is as sweet as the outdoors!

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Wired Top Stories

Omar L. Gallaga

How to Get Started on Valve’s 'Deadlock'

The playtest has a learning curve, especially if you've never played a multiplayer online battle arena game. Here's how to get into it.

SBNation.com

Ricky O'Donnell

10 Knicks-Timberwolves trade winners and losers from stunning Karl-Anthony Towns deal

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Here are 10 winners and losers from the blockbuster trade between the Knicks and the Timberwolves.

The NBA was hit with a monster trade between two legitimate championship contenders just days before most of the league’s teams report to training camp for the new season. Karl-Anthony Towns is now a member of the New York Knicks. Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo have joined the Minnesota Timberwolves.

It’s the type of deal that can only...

The Verge

David Pierce

The AR and VR headsets you’ll actually wear

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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 54, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)

This week, I’ve been reading about AI slop and sports betting and Jony Ive, clearing my schedule for the new season of The Great British Bake Off, watching Sicario and Pirates of the Caribbean and A Quiet Place: Day One on...

Mashable

AI that gets it done in 60 seconds or less — lifetime access on sale for $40

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 1minAI for $39.99 and speed up your creative process with AI-powered tools — no subscriptions, just pure productivity.

If you've ever stared at a blank screen, hoping for creative inspiration to strike, 1minAI might just be your new best friend. This AI-powered tool is built to tackle creative tasks like writing, image creation, video edits, and more — all in a minute or less. For a limited time, a lifetime subscription to 1minAI is on sale for $39.99.

Think...

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Get a refurbished MacBook Pro for just $380 and power up your productivity

TL;DR: Score a refurbished 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro (3.1GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) on sale for just $379.99 and enjoy premium Apple performance without the premium price.

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Say hello to privacy with a second phone number from Hushed for just $20

TL;DR: Get a second phone number to keep your personal number private with a lifetime subscription to Hushed for just $19.99 with promo code SAVENOW through September 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Last chance to get two 4K drones for 53% off

TL;DR: Get the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro and Blade K drone bundle for $139.99 until 11:59 p.m. PT on September 29 and capture incredible 4K aerial shots on your next adventure.

Getting those amazing aerial shots used to mean renting gear or investing in pricey equipment — but this bundle brings pro-level video recording for a reasonable price. The Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro and Blade K drones make it easy to capture stunning 4K footage from the skies, giving you a bird’s-eye view...

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Ethically hack your way to cybersecurity expertise with this massive $40 bundle

TL;DR: Last chance to pay just $39.97 to get lifetime access to this ethical hacking online learning bundle and become an ethical hacking connoisseur with 11 in-depth courses. Sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on September 29.

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'Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape' review: A loving homage to an internet oddity

Underground web personality Kati Kelli died in 2019, leaving behind six years of her bizarre, avant-garde YouTube series Girl Internet Show. Lovingly curated by filmmakers Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow) and Jordan Wippell (Kelli's widower), the loosely connected program is refashioned in cinematic form, albeit with minimum interference, in Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape.

The film is, as the title suggests, a playlist of various sketch videos run back to back, followed by...

Fast Company

Tiernan Ray

The metaverse never happened, but Mark Zuckerberg’s got some funky glasses

An expensive demo, an unfulfilled Metaverse—Meta has become the Queen of Vaporware.

This story originally appeared in The Technology Letter and is republished here with permission.

BuzzFeed - Latest

Whip Up A Cake And I'll Reveal Which "Twilight" Character Is Your Destined Soulmate

Let's see if you're more of a sweet Edward or crunchy Jacob... ????

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Wired Top Stories

R Douglas Fields

The Vagus Nerve’s Crucial Role in Creating the Human Sense of Mind

Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure, and fear.

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David French

Iran Is Losing. That May Matter More Than Israel’s Mistakes.

Military success rarely brings true peace, but it can preserve societies.

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