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Some stories just write themselves.
https://9to5google.com/2024/04/08/google-search-solar-eclipse-my-eyes-hurt/

The Clicks phone mini keyboard case looks absolutely ridiculous but I adore it and can't wait to see it work with Android.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2n2ftM-MwI

The CEC animatronics are just as terrifying as I remember them. #Travel #Tech #Robotics
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2023-12-06/last-chuck-e-cheese-animatronic-band-in-the-world-northridge

Meet virtual Van Gogh and feel free to ask him about his suicide. #AI #Tech #Art
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/arts/design/van-gogh-artificial-intelligence.html

"[Celebrities] need to realize that the public owns you for life! And after you're dead, you'll all be in commercials dancing with vacuum cleaners." ―Homer Simpson

"AI-Generated Jimmy Stewart Reads a Bedtime Story for Calm App"
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/technology/calm-jimmy-stewart-ai.html

Chatbots apparently work harder for imaginary tips. #AI #ChatGPT
https://mashable.com/article/chatgpt-longer-responses-tips

Google is going for Apple's throat in its campaign for RCS. #GetTheMessage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_B0riy__rw

Today's announcements from Amazon regarding updating Alexa with conversational AI are definitely worth watching. It's a very impressive demo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apr0CKKg1eM

The internet legend of Numa Numa has returned. Between this and the "I Like Turtles" kid, 2023 is a great year for resurrecting ancient memes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBKm1MBsTbk

Airline can't find your lost bag? Go over their heads and find it yourself with an AirTag.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/airtag-lost-luggage-flight/index.html

The curious case of hundreds of AI-generated knock-off travel guides on Amazon. Looking for trusted brand Rick Steves? You might end up with "Mike Steves" instead.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/travel/amazon-guidebooks-artificial-intelligence.html

🎵 Recharge your EV from a public outlet? Well, try that in a small town. See how far you make it down the road. 🎵 #electricvehicles #ev #tech https://electrek.co/2023/07/29/this-tesla-caused-quite-a-buzz-when-it-bummed-a-charge-in-a-small-town/

Don't fear AI. Embrace it.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/07/ai-assisted-law-school-applications-get-green-light-at-arizona-state/

Interesting article on the rediscovery and authentication frustrations of a Chuck Close painting. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/23/nyregion/chuck-close-painting-sothebys.html

A really thorough deep dive in the striking branding effort behind Threads.
https://www.itsnicethat.com/news/instagram-threads-graphic-design-270723

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Silly not to give users a choice though.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/27/23810140/elon-musk-twitter-x-dark-mode-only

"Would you like to try a peach pie for $1.59?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJxBySZwBAI

The fascinating legal loophole that has made cars bigger and popularized SUVs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQDegCqiVnU