Monthly Archives: May 2018
Trump fundraiser launches subpoena blitz in Qatar legal fight- sources
(Reuters) – Lawyers for Elliott Broidy, a top fundraiser for U.S. President Donald Trump, have sent out more than 40 subpoenas to internet service providers, lobbying firms and others in an escalating legal fight against Qatar for allegedly hacking into his emails, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
'Simpsons' creator Matt Groening reveals 'Disenchantment', his first show in 20 years
Not too long after missing the mark on Apu, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has revealed his first new show in 20 years. Disenchantment, a medieval-themed comedy fantasy series, is set to arrive on Netflix on August 17 with a ten-episode run. SEE ALSO: Nancy Drew is the most important game series no one talks […]
Sit back, relax, and let GDPR legislation lull you into a peaceful slumber
Drifting off to the land of nod is hard in this day and age, especially when we’re not entirely sure what companies are doing with our personal data. But, GDPR—a.k.a. Europe’s new General Data Protection Regulation—might offer up a little peace of mind for those of us residing in the European Union. Not only that, […]
Facebook’s desperate for people to take its fake news fight seriously
Facebook really, really wants you to know that it’s serious about fighting fake news. The social network today announced a series of efforts meant to change public perception of fake news on the platform, including a new “Inside Feed” website, a documentary-style short film, and a new ad campaign to help educate the public on […]
MLB notebook: Bautista lands one-year deal with Mets
Jose Bautista and the New York Mets agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday after the veteran slugger was released by the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Mets optioned third baseman Phillip Evans to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.
African-American Abrams leads charge as women advance in U.S. midterms
(Reuters) – Democratic voters in Georgia nominated a candidate on Tuesday who could make history as the first African-American female governor in the United States.
Congress eases post-crisis bank rules in victory for Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed on Tuesday bipartisan legislation that would ease bank rules introduced in the wake of the 2007-2009 financial crisis, giving President Donald Trump a major legislative victory.
Star Wars land revealed: Here's when you can plan your visit
It’s the moment Star Wars fans have been dreaming of ever since they caught their first glimpse of that galaxy far, far away: their opportunity to visit it in person. Now Disney has revealed when that auspicious date will be — or at least, the season. SEE ALSO: Disney shows off Star Wars Land, and […]
People are losing faith in self-driving cars following recent fatal crashes
For a while, people were really excited about the potential of self-driving cars, which promised to make our future commutes easier, more productive, and safer. Then came some high-profile autonomous vehicle accidents — including two fatal crashes — and let’s just say the excitement has waned a bit. SEE ALSO: Tesla’s Autopilot fails haven’t shaken my […]
Watch out Google Duplex: Microsoft just demoed its own AI having a full-on phone call
Google Duplex isn’t the only big dog in AI Town. The artificial intelligence-powered assistant that can, in certain circumstances, have a real back and forth conversation with a human, has found a bit of competition in Microsoft’s XiaoIce (that’s a capital I not a lowercase L, and it’s pronounced shao-ice). SEE ALSO: Google’s tricking us […]