Articles by John Lopez
Looking for Valentine's Day Gifts? Amazon's Algorithm Comes Up With Sexist Suggestions
A writer decided to put the Amazon algorithm to the test by searching for "Valentine gadget." The results were not what the author expected.
New AI Technology Spots Lost 16th-Century Literature from Spanish Golden Age
In their "Etso" program, Golden Age literature experts Germán Vega and Alvaro Cuéllar used AI to identify the authors of Spanish Golden Age plays.
This Giant Warehouse Laboratory From The UK Can Recreate All Types of Weather
Energy House 2.0 is a special structure made up of two chambers that can experience various weather conditions at the same time. This makes it possible to test various housing designs from around the globe in a controlled setting.
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10 Surprising Facebook Facts: More Users Than Europe's Population, Record Earnings, and More
Facebook turns 19 on February 4. In celebration of its anniversary, here is an exhaustive rundown of the top ten Facebook facts you may not have known.
Ukraine Forms Powerful Tank Coalition With Western Allies: Leopards, Challengers, and Abrams to Arrive Soon
Ukraine's defense minister has declared that a "tank coalition" will be formed to aid the country, with many Western tanks arriving soon. The Leopard 2, Challenger 2, and M1 Abrams tanks are some of the most advanced and well-equipped tanks in the world.
Defeat Giovanni & Save Shadow Registeel: The Ultimate Guide to Ace Pokémon Go's Rocket Takeover Event
Pokemon GO Trainers can complete a Special Research story to get a Super Rocket Radar and defeat Giovanni to save Shadow Registeel from Feb. 1–5, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. PST.
Australia Now Recognizes Psychedelics MDMA and Psilocybin as Medicines for PTSD and Depression Treatment
Australia approved two potent psychoactive substances as medicines. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will approve MDMA and psilocybin for treating PTSD and depression on July 1.
San Francisco Authorities Take Action Against Musk's Sleeping Beds at Twitter HQ
Twitter's San Francisco headquarters HQ recently received a correction notice from the city's Department of Building Inspection demanding to stop using conference rooms as sleeping areas.
Apple TV, Apple Music, AirPlay, and HomeKit Is Now Available on LG webOS Hub
LG announced that its webOS Hub will now support Apple TV, Apple Music, AirPlay, and HomeKit, offering an easier, more versatile smart TV experience.
Elon Musk Announces New Feature on Twitter: Earn Ad Revenue from Ads in Reply Threads
Twitter has announced a new feature that will let people make money from ads in their reply threads. Read more.
Google Workers Stage Protests Against 12K Layoffs, Low Contractor Pay, and Poor Subcontractor Conditions
Google employees in New York and California protested the company's 12,000-person layoff. Protests targeted low contractor pay and subcontractor working conditions.
Is Spotify Down? Users Report Issues While Using the App, Spotify Website
Spotify appears to have gone down, preventing users from streaming music or accessing the app. Songs failed to load, and the app displayed an empty screen instead of the usual page full of songs, according to a number of user reports.
CDC Issues Alert: Stop Using Artificial Tears Eye Drops Due to Drug-Resistant Bacteria Outbreaks
A drug-resistant strain of bacteria found in a known brand of artificial tears has prompted a CDC Health Alert Network advisory. The CDC is advising patients and healthcare providers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears immediately.
University Students Created a Zero Emission Passenger EV that Can Also Clean Air
Named after its mission of "Zero Emission Mobility," the Zem is a passenger EV designed to pave the way toward a future of carbon-neutral vehicles while reducing CO2 emissions
Twitter to End Free API Access, Introduces Paid Basic Tier Starting February 9
The decision to charge developers for access to the API is part of Twitter CEO Elon Musk's efforts to improve the company's profitability and cut costs.
Protect Your Home and Family with the Reolink TrackMix PoE 4K Camera: Ultra-Clear Images, Dual-Tracking & More
With its powerful features, durable design, and affordable price point, the Reolink TrackMix PoE 4K camera is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality and versatile surveillance camera.
Japan Addresses Severe Data Science Talent Shortage With 17 New University Departments
17 Japanese universities will launch data science departments in the upcoming year, to train 1,900 students in data science skills.
Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Book3 Series with Upgraded Performance, Enhanced Creative Tools, and MORE
The newest Galaxy Book3 series, which includes the Galaxy Book3 Ultra, Book3 Pro 360, and Book3 Pro, has just been unveiled by Samsung Electronics at Samsung Galaxy Unpack 2023.
Apple Maps Privacy Bug Allows Apps to Collect Location Data Without Consent
Apple recently released iOS 16.3, which includes a fix for an Apple Maps privacy bug. People are worried that the bug lets apps collect location data from users without their permission.
Apple, Major League Soccer Launch MLS Season Pass: Live Games, Exclusive Content Available on Various Devices
Apple has teamed up with Major League Soccer (MLS) to launch MLS Season Pass, a new subscription service. The service will be available in over 100 countries on various devices, such as Apple devices.
Poland's UOKiK Alleges Amazon EU SARL of Infringing on Consumer Interests, Probes into Misleading Practices
Polish authorities are alleging that Amazon is engaging in practices that mislead consumers about delivery times, product availability, sales contracts, and consumer rights.
Boeing Marks the End of an Era with Delivery of Final 747 Jumbo Jet to Atlas Air
Boeing delivered the last 747 "jumbo jet" at its Everett facility, marking a historic moment in aviation. As Atlas Air took over the last 747, thousands of people gathered to mark the end of an era.
Financial Sector Sees 22% YoY Rise in DDoS Attacks, Warns FS-ISAC Report
DDoS attacks targeting financial institutions have increased 22% year over year as of November 2022. The rise is particularly pronounced in Europe, where financial services saw a 73% increase in DDoS attacks.
DeepMind's AdA AI System Solves New Tasks As Quickly and Accurately as Humans
DeepMind has developed a new AI system named AdA that can solve tasks as quickly and accurately as humans. AdA uses reinforcement learning to adapt to its environment and can perform tasks in a 3D virtual world.
Is That Spilled Pink Sauce? Researchers Turn Seawater Pink in PiNC Experiment at San Diego Beach
It is not pink sauce, believe it or not. This experiment investigates how small freshwater outflows interact with the surf zone in the estuary and surrounding coastline at San Diego.
Seattle Couple Retires on Cruise Ships, Finds Unusual Solution to High Cost of Living
This Seattle couple has come up with an unusual way to deal with the high cost of housing and living by deciding to live aboard cruise ships. The couple, Richard and Angelyn Burk, have been taking cruises for a year.
Stay Safe Online: Essential Tips to Protect Your Information and Online Activity
To protect personal information and online activities, it is recommended to pay attention to the privacy policies of apps, use a virtual private network (VPN), and consider using other cybersecurity tools such as ad-blockers, password managers, and antivirus software.
Japan, Netherlands, and US Unite to Restrict Exports of Chip-Manufacturing Equipment to China
Japan and the Netherlands have joined the US to limit advanced chip manufacturing equipment exports to China. The agreement is a response to US efforts to restrict China's military development.
Apple Nears Launch of Groundbreaking Mixed Reality Headset with Health and Wellness Features
Apple could release its long-awaited mixed-reality headset later this year. The headset's release has tech fans excited and speculating. The upcoming MR headset will include exercise and meditation experiences.
Explosions and Fires Rock Iran, Military Plant and Ammunition Factory Attacked by Drones
Iranian news outlets report explosions and fires in Isfahan, Esfahan, and Tabriz. The Iranian Defense Ministry claims small drones attacked the Isfahan military plant.
