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The Verge

David Pierce

Making human music in an AI world

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Ge Wang doesn’t use computers to make music the way most people use computers make music. He uses computers to make... computer music. Wang works at Stanford, as an associate professor in the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics. He also conducts the school’s famed Laptop Orchestra, was a co-founder of the music app maker Smule, and created a programming language called Chuck that turns code into sound. He understands how computers,...

Mashable

NYT's The Mini crossword answers, hints for November 17, 2024

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 —...

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32 Beauty Products That Get Amazing Results With Very Little Effort Or Know-How

Nothing simplifies your beauty routine faster than a lip tint that adapts to your best shade or a cult-fave four-minute, no-rinse hair mask.

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SBNation.com

Mark Schofield

Travis Hunter’s Heisman moments help Colorado down Utah

In a season filled with Heisman moments, Travis Hunter delivered two more Saturday against Utah

In the closing seconds of the first quarter in Saturday’s game between Colorado and Utah, Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter peeled off his receiver in coverage, snared an interception off a deflection, returned it deep into Utah territory, and got up and did a Heisman pose in celebration. It was a notable moment in a Heisman-worthy season filled with them from the Colorado...

Wired Top Stories

Boutayna Chokrane

Snail Mucin Is a Skin Care Sensation With Ancient Origins

Here’s why people have been willingly smearing snail slime on their faces for centuries.

The Verge

Andrew Webster

Sometimes you just need a straightforward, old-school RPG

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We’re in a pretty good moment for sprawling, complex role-playing games. New releases like Metaphor: ReFantazio and Dragon Age Absolution, along with older titles like Elden Ring (including this year’s expansion), Cyberpunk 2077, and Baldur’s Gate 3 have sucked millions of people into their expansive worlds. They can be all-consuming experiences, offering players all kinds of freedom to explore their worlds and characters. But honestly? Sometimes I don’t...

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29 Home Products With Before And After Pics Worthy Of A “Whoa”

And maybe even a little eyebrow raise.

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Fast Company

Kathleen Davis

This is how to be an empathic leader during stressful times

When the going gets tough, you want to be the kind of manager who makes things easier for the people who work for you.

Being a good leader is challenging in the best of times. But in stressful or uncertain times, it’s even more daunting. As a manager, you are responsible for business results and your employees’ job satisfaction and well-being. It’s a tall order, especially when most people who find themselves in management roles were never taught how to manage. 

The best way to make...

SBNation.com

Noa Dalzell

Meet the women’s basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

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Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Cappie Pondexter headline a stacked Hall of Fame class.

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced its illustrious 2025 class, which will be inducted in June 14, 2025 in Knoxville Tennessee.

Seven women’s basketball legends make up the illustrious class: Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter, Alanna Beard, Lucille Kyvallos, Danielle Donahew, and Mark Campbell.

Congratulations to the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL...

Wired Top Stories

David Nield

How to Set Up ExpressVPN on a Router So All Your Devices Are Secured at Once

Your VPN doesn't always have to run on your phone or laptop. You can guard everything in your home from prying eyes.

Wired Top Stories

David Nield

Everything You Can Try if You Can’t Hear Dialog in Movies and Shows

Tweak these settings and stop missing out on what’s being said.

Mashable

Ditch the dozens of AI apps and get one tool that does it all — $100 for life

TL;DR: For a limited time, score 1minAI’s lifetime subscription for $99.99 and get access to an all-in-one AI toolkit.

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This AI recorder might be the end of note-taking — get it for 32% off

TL;DR: This voice-to-text recorder uses AI to transcribe and summarize meetings and lectures. Grab one while it's 32% off and enjoy free shipping while supplies last.

Taking notes in a fast-paced meeting or class lecture is tough — and annoying. You try your hardest to stay engaged, but you’re stuck writing everything down or furiously typing, hoping nothing important slips by. In the end, all you have is an unhelpful partial transcript of the conversation.

Instead, this AI audio recorder...

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Bring back the glory days of gaming with one epic retro console for 37% off

TL;DR: Get the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro for $99.99 (reg. $159.99) and give the gift of thousands of classic games, free shipping included.

Need a gift that’s equal parts nostalgia and all-around fun? The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro might be just the ticket, on sale for 37% off at $99.99. This isn’t your typical gaming console — it’s a time machine packed with over 70,000 pre-loaded games from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and early 2000s, making it the perfect way to relive the golden age...

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Who's who in 'Dune: Prophecy': Every character you need to know

HBO's Dune: Prophecy offers us a look at what the world of Dune was like 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreides. Naturally, that time jump means we get to meet a whole new cast of characters — a process that can be daunting given Dune: Prophecy's intricate sci-fi lore.

SEE ALSO: 'Dune: Prophecy' review: The Bene Gesserit shine in this sci-fi showstopper

But don't worry! We've assembled a handy-dandy character guide to help you navigate...

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Mac users are ditching G Suite and working offline with MS Office, now $40 for life

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac with lifetime offline access for just $39.99 (reg. $229) through Nov. 21.

G Suite has been a go-to for Mac users who want free and easy access to productivity apps, but they’re largely limited when working in dead zones or dealing with sketchy Wi-Fi. A Microsoft Office download covers all the essentials without the hassle of a constant internet connection. 

For a one-time purchase of $39.99, you can get lifelong device access to six productivity apps...

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The 90s called — they love this $35 retro see-through power bank

TL;DR: Sprinkle in some nostalgia with your tech gift this season with a 20,000mAh power bank with a transparent retro-tech case — get it on sale for $34.99 (reg. $49.99). 

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Save Your Screen Time And Check Out These 34 TikTok-Trending Products *Without* Using The App

You've got better things to do than scroll...but that doesn't mean you don't want to be in the know.

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Fast Company

The Conversation

More states are adopting laws to protect children of family vloggers

These laws are not geared toward the casual parent who wants to share a picture of their child on Facebook. They’re putting guardrails in place for a form of child labor that has gone wildly unchecked.

Ruby Franke was once one of the most popular YouTube family vloggers, posting videos featuring her husband and six children on her channel, 8 Passengers, that racked up more than 1 billion views.

SBNation.com

BlaineGrisak

George Kittle Injury Status: Will 49ers TE play in Week 11 vs. Seahawks

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Will George Kittle play in Week 11 vs. the Seahawks as he deals with a hamstring injury?

The San Francisco 49ers have had a slow start to their 2024 season, but they seem to be getting healthier just in time to make a run over the second half of the year. Last week, they had Christian McCaffrey available for the first time which helped provide a much needed boost to the offense. On Sunday, the 49ers will have an important NFC West division matchup...

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