Elizabeth Holmes partners blood test start-up is very real and not a joke
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is currently serving 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with her scam-laden blood testing start-up. Her partner, with whom she shares two children, is currently trying to raise $50 million for a blood testing start-up. Despite the internet’s initial response that it must be satire or fake…nope. This story is […]
Soundcloud changed its AI policy so it can train on users audio
If you don’t want AI to scrape your music to learn, then it might be time to leave Soundcloud. The music streaming platform quietly updated its terms of service sometime last year to allow AI to train on audio uploaded to Soundcloud, TechCrunch reported this week. “You explicitly agree that your Content may be used […]
Google coughs up $1.4 billion to Texas over privacy lawsuit
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a pair of lawsuits alleging that the company violated people’s privacy rights. The lawsuit alleged that Google collected users’ biometrics without express consent and tracked their locations even if the feature was disable. SEE ALSO: Google’s stock falls as Apple actively considers AI search for Safari “In […]
Laptop specs explained: A jargon-free guide to whats inside your computer
Convoluted, jargon-laden hardware specifications (specs) can make laptop shopping difficult for those of us who aren’t especially tech-savvy. But as Mashable’s resident laptop expert, I know that being able to decipher them is essential to pinpointing PCs that fit your needs and identifying when deals are actually worthwhile. So, a basic working knowledge is valuable. […]
Get a refurbished MacBook Air for $200 while supplies last
TL;DR: This refurbished MacBook Air combines portability and power, and now it’s just $199.97 (reg. $999) through June 1. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished Apple MacBook Air (1.8GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $199.97 $999 Save $799.03 Get Deal In the market for a new laptop? If you’re hoping to snag something […]
This tool is a shortcut to smarter, faster work with AI — and it’s $100 for life
TL;DR: Streamline your workflow with instant access to multiple AI tools in one place with 1min.AI’s Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription for just $99.99 (reg. $540). Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription $99.99 $540 Save $440.01 Get Deal Tired of juggling multiple AI tools? 1min.AI brings ChatGPT, Gemini, […]
Character.AI opens a back door to free speech rights for chatbots
Should AI chatbots have the same rights as humans? Common sense says no — while such a far-fetched idea might make for good sci-fi, it has no place in American law. But right now, a major tech company is trying to bring that idea to life, pressing a federal court to extend legal protections historically […]
This £19 app turns your iPhone into a scanner, and it lasts for life
TL;DR: Scan anything, anywhere, with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now £18.78 (reg. £149.56) with code SCAN through June 1. Opens in a new window Credit: BP Mobile iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription £18.78 £199 Save £180.22 with code SCAN Get Deal Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to rush to the library to print […]