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Apple Officially Has a New CEO, but What Does That Mean?

Apple announced back in April that Tim Cook was stepping down as CEO, and that John Ternus would replace him on September 1. That day has finally arrived, and Tim Cook is no longer in charge of the company – though he remains leading the board of directors.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hits its lowest price since launch

If you missed the release promotions for the recent round of Samsung Galaxy phones, you’re in luck. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is $300 off at Best Buy, the best deal we’ve seen since the phone launched last month. The phone impressed us with its rear triple camera setup, excellent battery life, and […]

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Leaked Russian Cyber-Operations Training Materials

This is interesting: The records describe a force-generation mechanism for several General Staff components, including the GRU, Main Operational Directorate, and 8th Directorate, which is associated…

  • Russian cyber-operations training materials leaked, revealing systematic personnel cultivation.
  • Aleksei Kondrashov, 2024 Department No. 4 graduate, linked to Sandworm cyber unit.
  • Russian cyber capabilities framed as institutional system, not ad-hoc threat actors.

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A Crash Course in Predicate Logic

  • Predicates are functions returning Boolean values, familiar to programmers.
  • Abstract predicates use backticks, concrete ones TitleCase with snakecase bodies.
  • Combining predicates with Boolean operators clarifies complex requirements.

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GoPro to be acquired for $285M, will remain a public company

GoPro is merging with a company that builds AI infrastructure, and will continue supporting existing consumer products.

  • GoPro is being acquired by Starman Optical for $285 million.
  • Shareholders will receive $1.14 per share, retaining about 10% of the combined company.
  • The merger aims to bring production back to the US and expand market reach.

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Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop

Amazon is adding a new Alexa-powered feature called “Update Me When” that can send personalized alerts about product launches, tours, books, shows, and other events that could trigger a purchase.

  • "Update Me When" alerts users about potential purchases.
  • AI-driven tool predicts buying decisions based on events.
  • Feature part of Amazon's AI-powered shopping features.

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Where code becomes material: Jing Dong’s art of human-machine encounter

Artist and software engineer Jing Dong explores AI, emotion and creativity through interactive art and SoulArts, an app that turns drawings, dreams and reflections into creative exploration.

  • Jing Dong creates AI application SoulArts to transform human expressions into creative material.
  • SoulArts connects sensing, interpretation, transformation, and human response in a recursive system.
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