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Alibaba

Alibaba said to have filed for Hong Kong listing that could raise up to $20B

Chinas e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has filed for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong stock exchange that could launch as soon as the third quarter of this year, Bloomberg and Reuters reported. Both outlets cite people familiar with th…

bubmagJune 14, 2019

Super Heroes

New Avengers game hints at a Marvel Gaming Universe

The recent E3 trailer for the Avengers game has given rise to some speculation that the game may contain a crossover with the PS4 Spider-Man game. Some are hoping for a game version of the Marvel Cinematic Universe which is unlikely, but would be amazing if i…

bubmagJune 14, 2019

Unwelcome Refugees

As Christchurch Case Continues, the Internet Goes on Trial

We Read 150 Privacy Policies. They Were an Incomprehensible Disaster.Have you ever really read and understood an entire privacy policy? Our analysis showed the average policy took 18 minutes to read and required a university-level reading ability. 6 Places i…

bubmagJune 14, 2019

Privacy Concerns

Spy reportedly used AI-generated photo to connect with targets on LinkedIn – CNET

Katie Jones is part of "a vast army of phantom profiles" on professional job networking site LinkedIn, according to the Associated Press. Associated Press The use of artificial intelligence for facial recognition has raised privacy concerns with many. But n…

bubmagJune 14, 2019

Elon Musk

Elon Musk: ‘The Simulation, The Simulation, The Simulation’

"The reason I got interested in technology was video games," Musk said. "I probably wouldn't have started programming if it wasn't for video games. Video games are a very powerful source for getting young kids interested in technology." He went on to say that…

bubmagJune 14, 2019

Moravec‘s Paradox

The super-tough drones and robots going where we can’t

Image copyrightNational Oceanography Centre Image caption The Boaty McBoatface autonomous underwater vehicle is designed to run on low power From arctic wastes to fiery volcanoes, ocean depths to distant planets, a new generation of rugged drones is going …

bubmagJune 14, 2019

Venezuela

Thousands in Haiti renew protests, clash with police

Thousands of protesters in Haiti demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse have clashed with police as some tried to storm barriers at the National Palace and others took shelter while heavy gunfire echoed in nearby streets. Thursday's protest com…

bubmagJune 14, 2019

AR-15

TFB Review: The Primary Arms 1-8×24 Rifle Scope With ACSS Reticle

The Primary Arms 1-8×24 rifle scope is a Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO) that uses the patented Advanced Combined Sighting System (ACSS) reticle. I was already familiar with Primary Arms 1-6x ACSS optic, having owned it for several years. I wanted to test out…

bubmagJune 14, 2019

Filter Bubble

Jordan Peterson launches anti-censorship site Thinkspot

Irony.The want free speech for themselves but not others. If this was honestly about free speech, they'd make a new platform, and let anyone post. But this isn't about free speech, it's about playing the victim card and building echo chambers.

bubmagJune 14, 2019

Donald Trump

Details of Kim Jong Un’s letter to Trump revealed

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bubmagJune 14, 2019

Alibaba said to have filed for Hong Kong listing that could raise up to $20B

New Avengers game hints at a Marvel Gaming Universe

As Christchurch Case Continues, the Internet Goes on Trial

Spy reportedly used AI-generated photo to connect with targets on LinkedIn – CNET

Elon Musk: ‘The Simulation, The Simulation, The Simulation’

The super-tough drones and robots going where we can’t

Thousands in Haiti renew protests, clash with police

TFB Review: The Primary Arms 1-8×24 Rifle Scope With ACSS Reticle

Jordan Peterson launches anti-censorship site Thinkspot

Details of Kim Jong Un’s letter to Trump revealed

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