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The tiny box is a prime example of what our bleak futures could look like when the SF-created robots finally take over — no kitchen, a shared bathroom, and nothing but a tiny sink to desperately slurp water from. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/san-francisco-s-750-apartment-is-nightmare-fuel-for-our-robot-overlord-future/ar-AA26xdfK?ocid=BingNewsSerp h/t Sir P. Ent
I'm sad that Amazon is discontinuing their Amazon One thing where you could pay with the palm of your hand at Whole Foods I talked to a cashier today and he said that not enough people used it However the people who used it the most were certain senior citizens and those with… pic.twitter.com/qxJEXrEHN4 — …
by Michael For decades, an insidious Big Brother control grid has been growing and evolving all around us, and now artificial intelligence is allowing authorities to do things that they have never been able to do before. Shockingly, that includes monitoring where we drive so that those with “suspicious” travel patterns can be detained. There …
EU’s Big Brother Border Tech Hits UK Travelers in October. The DIGITAL Entry/Exit System (EES) begins. https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/europes-bold-new-digital-border-security-system-takes-effect-in-october-bringing-extra-delays-for-uk-passport-holders/ Europe’s Bold New Digital Border Security System Takes Effect In October, Bringing Extra Delays For UK Passport Holders Starting in October 2025, UK travelers heading to Schengen Area countries will face significant delays as new EU border control …
by Michael Would having your brain connected to the Internet 24 hours a day be heaven, or would it be hell? Today, a very large portion of the population is seemingly glued to their phones or their computers much of the time. But soon implantable brain-computer interfaces will allow those people to stay connected to …
1776 never felt so good. h/t NegotiationPlastic62
via europeanconservative: The European Parliament will most likely approve a report on Wednesday, November 22nd, that seeks to amend the treaties of the European Union, liquidating member states’ veto rights, and giving more power to EU institutions in what conservative forces are describing as a dangerous power grab. As we previously reported, the proposals were …
At Apple, we believe that climate change is one of the world’s most urgent priorities and we are deeply committed to doing our part. Today we had a special guest—a real force of nature—stop by to check on our progress. pic.twitter.com/neLSEqPmGu — Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 12, 2023 Well, this is precisely what Apple has …
In a startling testimony for The National Citizen’s Inquiry (NCI) in Canada, James Scott MacKillop sheds light on a critical issue that demands urgent attention. With evidence sourced directly from the Canadian government’s website, MacKillop reveals the alarming emergence of the “Bio-Digital Convergence” policy arm, which could shape a dystopian future unless we act swiftly. …
by BoatSurfer600 Meta will block some Canadian users of Facebook and Instagram from accessing or posting news content due to Bill C-18. Meta will soon block some Canadian users of Facebook and Instagram from accessing or posting news content on either platform. The move, which the social media giant announced in a blog post on Thursday, …