"We mainly get the machine to do what we want, initially, but over time, the machine makes us to do things it wants"
It's always a negotiation Jan!
@simulo pretty cool biographical commentary on technology
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Serving Machines - fordes
Actually, my workplace only has filter coffee from a pump pot. But early in 2018 we were gifted “fully automatic coffee machine” which its previous owner no longer needs.www.fordes.de
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Trump takes lead role in Cold War Steve’s reimagining of Hogarth’s 18th-century satire, The Rake’s Progess
A new reworking of Hogarth’s morality tale shows it continues to pack a punch on both sides of the Atlantic.The Conversation
How to protect Europe’s workers through change - EUROPE SAYS
As the EU accelerates its green and digital transitions, the stakes for workers are growing. Technological innovation, new industries and evolving productionEUROPE SAYS
Property insurance apocalypse: Some progress, no immediate relief
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/29/property-insurance-apocalypse-some-progress-no-immediate-relief/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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California's property insurance apocalypse: Some progress, no immediate relief
Millions of Californians in fire-risk areas have lost property insurance through non-renewals, and cost of an average premium is expected to rise 21% this year.ebaron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
AI battled doctors in a live showdown to diagnose patients. Who came out on top?
https://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/29/ai-battled-doctors-in-a-live-showdown-to-diagnose-patients-who-came-out-on-top?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Sci-Tech @sci-tech-euronews
AI battled doctors in a live showdown to diagnose patients. Who came out on top?
While the AI system was faster and about as accurate, doctors offered more empathetic and personalised reports in a diagnostic competition in Shanghai.Theo Farrant (Euronews.com)
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Sex toy maker Lovense caught leaking users’ email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers
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Sex toy maker Lovense caught leaking users' email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers | TechCrunch
A security researcher went public after the sex toy maker asked for more than a year to fix the vulnerabilities, which leak users' private email addresses and allow for accounts to be hijacked.Zack Whittaker (TechCrunch)
Video. Ukraine marks Olenivka prison blast anniversary in Kyiv
https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/29/ukraine-marks-olenivka-prison-blast-anniversary-in-kyiv?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Video. Ukraine marks Olenivka prison blast anniversary in Kyiv
Video. Soldiers and civilians gathered in Kyiv’s Independence Square on Monday to mark three years since the deadly explosion at Olenivka prison that killed 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war.Euronews.com
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![Screenshot of a terminal window running the ‘ls’ command to list the contents of a directory. The output says:
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Verification Required
Files on your filesystem may contain mature content or reference mature topics. In compliance with the UK Online Safety Act, you must verify your age before you can list the contents of this directory.
Please select one of the following options to continue.
[1] Submit photo ID
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‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ trailer released – and fans aren’t impressed
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Posted into Sci-Tech @sci-tech-euronews
‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ trailer released – and fans aren’t impressed
The first trailer for the third Avatar film has racked up millions of views. However, the reactions online haven't been too positive...David Mouriquand (Euronews.com)
Scandic Strengthens Presence in Norway – New Franchise Hotel in Florø - EUROPE SAYS
On December 1, 2025, the Comfort Hotel Victoria in downtown Florø will change its name to Scandic Victoria Florø. The Helle family, which currently owns theEUROPE SAYS
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Russian forces struck a correctional facility in Zaporizhzhia region with four guided aerial BOMBS last night, killing 17 people and injuring 82.
The facility’s headquarters and quarantine unit sustained significant damage, while the cafeteria was completely destroyed.
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Exclusive: Cross-party EU lawmakers call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza ‘atrocities’
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/29/exclusive-cross-party-eu-lawmakers-call-for-sanctions-on-israel-over-gaza-atrocities?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Sci-Tech @sci-tech-euronews
Exclusive: Cross-party EU lawmakers call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza ‘atrocities’
Some 40 MEPs from the left and right of the political spectrum are urging the EU to take ‘decisive’ action over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying that the ‘time for moral cowardice is over’.Mared Gwyn Jones (Euronews.com)
Oakley Meta glasses review: A familiar formula with some upgrades
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Oakley Meta glasses review: A familiar formula with some upgrades
If you're at all familiar with Meta's Ray-Ban-branded smart glasses, there won't be many surprises when it comes to its latest Oakley frames.Karissa Bell (Engadget)
New Young Adult Books to Read | July 29
Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Karen Lynch, Dan Padavona, Daniela R. Morassutti, and more....
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Flock of birds nearly cause Spanish F-18 to crash on crowded beach during airshow
https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/29/flock-of-birds-nearly-cause-spanish-f-18-to-crash-on-crowded-beach-during-airshow?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Sci-Tech @sci-tech-euronews
Flock of birds nearly cause Spanish F-18 to crash on crowded beach during airshow
The Spanish Air Force said the EF-18 Hornet fighter "performed an evasive manoeuvre when it detected a flock of birds in its path".Kieran Guilbert (Euronews.com)
49ers safety Jason Pinnock finds familiarity on the opposite coast
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/29/49ers-safety-jason-pinnock-finds-familiarity-on-the-opposite-coast/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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49ers safety Jason Pinnock finds familiarity on the opposite coast
The latest new face in 49ers’ revolving door at safety is former Jet and Giant Jason Pinnock.jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
Boeing's 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street's expectations
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Ofcom Tell BBC, ITV, Channel 4, C5, STV and S4C to Improve TV Content on YouTube
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Ofcom Tell BBC, ITV, Channel 4, C5, STV and S4C to Improve TV Content on YouTube - ISPreview UK
Ofcom has today warned that "traditional public-service TV is endangered" as more UK broadband users turn to online streaming platforms like YouTube. TheMark Jackson (ISPreview.co.uk)
"Get involved - here are emails, phone numbers, petitions to use and tell payment processing companies that their policies threaten the livelihoods and safe spaces of queer creators and sex workers."
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Sri Lanka Bay-Owl
Small owl with immense dark eyes. Uncommon, strictly nocturnal, and very rarely seen. Listen for its odd squeaky whistles, “weeYEWWaweew,” delivered in series. Unmistakable if seen well: note heart-shaped face, richly-colored warm brown upperparts, and relatively clean underparts. A species of dense wet forests with thick undergrowth from lowlands up into hilly and montane areas.
Link: ebird.org/species/srlbao1
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Get Started With ChatGPT: A Beginner's Guide to Using the Super Popular AI Chatbot
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/get-started-with-chatgpt-a-beginners-guide-to-using-the-super-popular-ai-chatbot/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Get Started With ChatGPT: A Beginner's Guide to Using the Super Popular AI Chatbot
ChatGPT is a user-friendly chatbot that you can dive right into, no account required. We have everything you need to know right here.Amanda Smith (CNET)
Union Pacific announces bid for Norfolk Southern to create transcontinental railroad
https://apnews.com/article/union-pacific-norfolk-southern-transcontinental-railroad-merger-b15664ec5cc55b985a0a32a1bf990d41?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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What Is Superintelligence? Everything You Need to Know About AI's Endgame
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Posted into How To @how-to-cnet
What Is Superintelligence? Everything You Need to Know About AI's Endgame
It's the next big AI moonshot, designed to outthink humans in medicine, physics, strategy, creativity, reasoning and more. Tech giants are racing to get there.Barbara Pazur (CNET)
Diamondbacks at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for July 29
https://www.nbcsports.com/betting/mlb/news/diamondbacks-at-tigers-prediction-odds-expert-picks-starting-pitchers-betting-trends-stats-for-july-29?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Diamondbacks at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for July 29
Arizona Diamondbacks at Detroit Tigers Game PreviewVaughn Dalzell (NBC Sports)
Blue Jays at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29
https://www.nbcsports.com/betting/mlb/news/blue-jays-at-orioles-prediction-odds-expert-picks-starting-pitchers-betting-trends-and-stats-for-july-29?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Blue Jays at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29
Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles Game PreviewVaughn Dalzell (NBC Sports)
A year after anti-immigrant riots in Britain, many worry it could happen again
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Pope Leo XIV gets rock star's welcome at Catholic influencer festival
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Posted into International News @international-news-AssociatedPress
Driver charged after leaving 4-year-old with special needs alone on school bus
https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/07/driver-charged-after-leaving-4-year-old-with-special-needs-alone-on-school-bus.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Driver charged after leaving 4-year-old with special needs alone on school bus
The New Jersey man was charged after authorities said he forgot to sweep the parked bus for occupants, leaving behind a child with special needs.Matthew Enuco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (pennlive)
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The world’s most popular flight tracker. Track planes in real-time on our flight tracker map and get up-to-date flight status & airport information.Flightradar24
Finland's 2025 Cloud Mining Sector Booms Driven by FIN-FSA and EU MiCA Regulations Up to 8% Daily ROI
Finland’s cloud mining sector is witnessing significant growth in 2025, driven by stringent regulatory frameworks such as FIN-FSA oversight and EU MiCAEUROPE SAYS
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and i don't know: blackberries might've made it arty 😂