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Anthropic Will Roll Out Its Claude model to Cognizant’s 350,000 Employees
Anthropic Will Roll Out Its Claude model to Cognizant’s 350,000 Employees Anthropic has announced that it will roll out its Claude model to Cognizant’s 350,000 employees, marking one of its biggest enterprise deals yet. The deal aims to enhance Cognizant’s software development capabilities, enabling the firm to transition from a system integrator to an AI […]
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You need to listen to this compilation of ‘80s Spanish ambient and electronic music
You need to listen to this compilation of ‘80s Spanish ambient and electronic music La Ola Interior is a compilation of ’80s Spanish ambient and electronic music that sounds surprisingly contemporary today. The genre was already established by the mid-’80s, but these artists were pushing the boundaries with more experimental works. The compilation covers a […]
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YouTube TV, ESPN, and Disney: the latest on the blackout
YouTube TV, ESPN, and Disney: the latest on the blackout ESPN, ABC, Nat Geo, and over 20 other Disney-owned channels went dark on YouTube TV due to a contract dispute between Google and Disney. Google accuses Disney of trying to raise prices for its customers to boost its own Hulu + Live TV and Fubo […]
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The tale of the Fire Phone, Amazon’s very strange smartphone
The tale of the Fire Phone, Amazon’s very strange smartphone The Fire Phone was Amazon’s first foray into the smartphone market, launched in 2014 with a feature list that included a 3D screen effect and 400 cameras. The phone’s primary function was to allow users to buy things on Amazon, which was Bezos’ main goal […]
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The algorithm failed music
The algorithm failed music The author shares their personal story of how they used to buy new CDs every Tuesday at a music store called Other Music. The ritual involved buying multiple CDs, even if there weren’t any new releases that week he was looking forward to. The author reflects on the joy and discovery […]
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Ikea just took over your smart home
Ikea just took over your smart home Ikea has taken over my smart home, apparently. This week’s reading list included articles on David Ellison and Common Crawl, as well as catching up on TV shows like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Great British Baking Show. I discovered a new Olivia Dean song on […]
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Deck out your tree with ornaments of retro consoles, movie moments, and more
Deck out your tree with ornaments of retro consoles, movie moments, and more Hallmark has released a wide range of ornaments that cater to various interests, including retro consoles, movies, TV shows, and brands. The company offers ornaments such as a replica Xbox 360 console ornament, a VHS tape ornament, and a CRT monitor with […]
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Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers indicted for rigging online bets
Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers indicted for rigging online bets Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges of rigging online bets, including wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. The two pitchers allegedly agreed to throw specific types and speeds of pitches in exchange for bribes and kickback payments, with unnamed […]
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Arturia’s KeyStep mk2 MIDI controller is a shortcut to flow state
Arturia’s KeyStep mk2 MIDI controller is a shortcut to flow state The Arturia KeyStep mk2 MIDI controller has been updated with new sequencing and composition features. The $139 KeyStep mk2 offers double the number of controls compared to its predecessor, the original KeyStep. Arturia’s KeyStep is a popular choice among modular synth users and those […]
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65daysofstatic’s new No Man’s Sky album searches for humanity in an AI-filled world
65daysofstatic’s new No Man’s Sky album searches for humanity in an AI-filled world 65daysofstatic is releasing a new album for No Man’s Sky, nine years after its initial release. The band returns to re-score the game, which was once hailed as gaming’s future with its procedural generation technology. The album marks a shift in perspective […]
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Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information
Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information Despite being concerned about data privacy, many people feel numb to the issue due to the widespread collection and misuse of personal information by governments and corporations. The “privacy paradox” shows that people claim to care about privacy but […]
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Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system
Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system Many patients experience rushed and dismissive doctor visits due to productivity pressures and administrative burdens within the healthcare system. The root cause of these issues lies in financial pressures, declining reimbursements, and increasing administrative […]
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Why can’t every country get along with each other? It comes down to resources, inequality and perception
Why can’t every country get along with each other? It comes down to resources, inequality and perception Scarcity leads to hard choices: Countries compete for limited resources like food, oil, water, and land, forcing them to prioritize their needs. Uneven distribution means relying on others: Nations have different levels of power and capabilities, which shapes […]
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Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts
Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits to buy groceries, with the program helping low-income families and individuals put food on the table. The federal government halted the flow of funds to states to distribute as […]
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What to know as hundreds of flights are grounded across the US – an air travel expert explains
What to know as hundreds of flights are grounded across the US – an air travel expert explains The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a 4% reduction in flights across 40 high-volume airports in the US, effective November 7, 2025, due to the ongoing government shutdown. The plan is to increase the reduction to […]
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Weights may beat running for preventing diabetes
Weights may beat running for preventing diabetes Researchers found that resistance training (weightlifting) may be more effective than running in preventing diabetes and obesity. A study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science compared the effects of endurance exercise (running) and resistance exercise (weightlifting) on mice fed a high-fat diet, and found that […]
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Trump’s White House renovations fulfill Obama’s prediction, kind of
Trump’s White House renovations fulfill Obama’s prediction, kind of President Barack Obama famously mocked Donald Trump’s presidential ambitions at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2011, joking that if elected, Trump would bring changes to the White House. Trump had repeatedly claimed that Obama was not born in the US, which became a distraction and […]
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Trump was already cutting low-income energy assistance – the shutdown is making things worse as cold weather arrives
Trump was already cutting low-income energy assistance – the shutdown is making things worse as cold weather arrives Millions of Americans will struggle to pay their rising energy bills as cold weather arrives, exacerbated by the government shutdown. The Trump administration’s decision to zero out funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) […]
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Trump is changing student loan forgiveness rules – barring some public workers from getting relief, but resuming it for others
Trump is changing student loan forgiveness rules – barring some public workers from getting relief, but resuming it for others The Trump administration has resumed student loan forgiveness for certain borrowers, but will limit eligibility for public service workers who work at nonprofit organizations with a “substantial illegal purpose”. There is currently over $1.6 trillion […]
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The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots
The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots The White Stripes are joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, reflecting their primal sound that reflects Detroit’s industrial roots. The band, consisting of Jack and Meg White, was a key part of the garage […]
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The unraveling of workplace protections for delivery drivers: A tale of 2 workplace models
The unraveling of workplace protections for delivery drivers: A tale of 2 workplace models A study by researchers found that Amazon delivery drivers face significantly lower wages, unstable schedules, and limited benefits compared to UPS and FedEx drivers. The study revealed that Amazon’s use of independent contractors and subcontractors leads to downward pressure on wages […]
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The transformative power of artificial intelligence
The transformative power of artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize various industries and aspects of our lives. AI can automate repetitive tasks, freeing up human resources for more strategic and creative work. The use of AI can lead to significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. AI can also enable new […]
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The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals
The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals The US military’s diversity is not driven by “woke” goals or politics, but rather by recruitment targets and demographic needs. The military’s diversity has been a result of its all-volunteer force model, which relies on recruiting individuals from underrepresented groups to fill personnel […]
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The Matic robot vacuum is smarter, quieter, and gets the job done
The Matic robot vacuum is smarter, quieter, and gets the job done The author was frustrated with their previous robot vacuum experience, citing issues with design, navigation, cleaning performance, and maintenance. The Matic robot vacuum offers a “complete rethink” of the household robot, addressing these issues with its smarter, quieter, and more efficient design. The […]
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The endearing movie that affirms creativity as a human act
The endearing movie that affirms creativity as a human act The film “Peter Hujar’s Day” is based on an interview between Peter Hujar and Linda Rosenkrantz from 1974. The movie adaptation was conceived by director Ira Sachs after reading the interview, which was published as a book in 2022. The film stars Ben Whishaw and […]
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The beauty backfire effect: Being too attractive can hurt fitness influencers, new research shows
The beauty backfire effect: Being too attractive can hurt fitness influencers, new research shows Research suggests that being too attractive can backfire for fitness influencers, leading to fewer likes and follows than their moderately attractive peers. The “beauty backfire effect” occurs because people view extremely attractive fitfluencers as less relatable, which can lead to lower […]
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Supreme Court soon to hear a religious freedom case that’s united both sides of the church-state divide
Supreme Court soon to hear a religious freedom case that’s united both sides of the church-state divide The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on November 10, 2025, in the case Landor v. Louisiana, which involves a Rastafarian inmate’s right to sue for monetary damages after his religious rights were violated by the warden. […]
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Superblack material reflects less than 0.4% of visible light
Superblack material reflects less than 0.4% of visible light Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have developed a new superblack material that reflects less than 0.4% of visible light across the full spectrum. The material, made from microscopic, sheer-walled “caves” just 10 microns wide, is robust, low-cost, and easy to customize, unlike many other […]
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Study sheds new light on the moon’s biggest impact crater
Study sheds new light on the moon’s biggest impact crater A new study published in Nature sheds light on the moon’s biggest impact crater, the South Pole-Aitken basin (SPA), which was formed around 4.3 billion years ago. The research reveals that SPA was likely formed by an asteroid impact coming from the north, contrary to […]
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Strict school vaccine mandates work, and parents don’t game the system − new research
Strict school vaccine mandates work, and parents don’t game the system − new research States that eliminated nonmedical vaccine exemptions for children entering kindergarten saw significant increases in vaccination rates, with an average increase of 3.2 percentage points over three years. The elimination of nonmedical exemptions did not lead to a shift to medical exemptions, […]
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