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Hidden fees, conflicts of interest, over-charging and side deals. For many years lead reporter Linton Besser had heard from owners and advocates concerned about strata schemes. With three million apartment-owning Australians belonging to some 350,000 strata schemes around the country, it was clear these issues could be happening at scale and needed investigation. In March, […]
iPhone Event, $700 PS5, AI in AU Of course: Everything Apple announced at the iPhone 16 event VR vs AR Taylor Swift endorses Harris/Walz, mentions AI imagery pushed her to be public No, Kamala Harris wasn’t wearing earing headphones, and those things barely even exist PS5 Pro is real and crazy expensive at $700 Meta […]
In simulated life-or-death decisions, about two-thirds of people in a UC Merced study allowed a robot to change their minds when it disagreed with them — an alarming display of excessive trust in artificial intelligence, researchers said. Human subjects allowed robots to sway their judgment despite being told the AI machines had limited capabilities and […]
The entertainment world, in all its diverse glory, is actually smaller than you think. Creative minds think alike, which is why TV directors inspire their movie counterparts, and onscreen icons influence game creators. The crossover between TV shows, movies, and casino games is one of the most interesting. Spawned by the rise of online casinos, […]
Fresh from robbing the Deadwood Stagecoach, the Sioux performers of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West changed into loose-fitting Chinese garb and attached long single braids to the backs of their heads, mimicking the clothing and hairstyle of the Boxers then rebelling halfway around the world. Thus was the stage set for the “Western Easterners” to man […]
Apple’s new AirTags are a straight-up gift for photographers. After testing one for the past couple of weeks, I’ll be hiding an AirTag in my scooter, one in my car and another one in my camera bag. What They Are Apple AirTags are tiny little tracking devices that look like an extra-large breath mint and […]
Why It Works Roasting the beets, carrots, and onions brings out their sweetness and makes them tender. Roasted shallots offer a crispy counterpoint to the tender root vegetables. A salad dressing brightened with lime juice and zest and perked up with a pinch of red pepper flakes complements the earthy flavors of the vegetables. I […]