Well we are certainly interested in Molly Gloss after that Ursula K. Leguin blurb, we’re mad on behalf of Chuck Wendig, each for different reasons, and coincidentally Zeroes by Chuck Wendig is our next pick. Plus we wrap up the journey that is Matt Ruff’s Lovecraft Country.
Samsung and Verizon May Launch 5G S10 in US – DTH
Amazon and Alphabet earnings are in, Microsoft’s acquisition of GitHub is complete, AT&T shuts down FilmStruck streaming service.
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DTNS 3396 – Christie’s Came to the Obvious Conclusion
At a recent Christie’s auction a portrait created by a machine learning algorithm sold for $432,500. Does art need to be created by human hands to be considered “true” art and can AI ever truly be considered artistic?
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Twitter Loses 9M MAUS in Q3 – DTH
Xiaomi launches Mi Max 3, the UK fines Facebook max penalty for Cambridge Analytica scandal, Microsoft reports record 1st quarter earnings.
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DTNS 3395 – The Ethics of Privacy
At the 40th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, Apple’s Tim Cook, keynote warned of the need to establish laws and regulations governing the use of personal data to stop the weaponization of data.
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It’s Spoilerin’ Time 241 – The Good Place (304), Dirk Gently’s HDA (104)
Dirk Gently gives us a puzzle and The Good Place is RIPPED! Plus, a Movie Draft update.
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04:11 – The Good Place (304) – Jeremy Bearimy
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Tim Cook Calls for Stronger Privacy Laws – DTH
Apple’s CEO gives blistering speech on privacy, Google makes search data easier to access, HP has new long-life laptops.
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CurrentGeek 191: The Two Decade Rest
Tom and Scott want fake chicken meat, night satellite based light, and more Harrison Ford as Han Solo. How about Toys R Us making a come back? Oh and get ready for sub-moons.
DTNS 3394 – A PC by Any Other Name…
As a greater share of professional-grade services and apps make their way to smartphones, tablets and cloud services is their a reason to own a PC anymore?
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HTC’s Cryptocurrency Phone Launches – DTH
Apple will solve Beautygate, HTC has a cryptocurrency phone and Qualcomm’s new mid-range processor packs a punch.
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