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Oct 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Makes AI Watermark Tool Available for Free

Did you know that Google has opened up a tool called SynthID? This tool is designed to mark AI-made content with a special stamp that humans can't see, but computers can easily spot. Google uses this tool to tag stuff like videos, images, and even text generated by their smart systems. The idea beh

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Oct 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's New Photo Tool: Super Resolution - Worth the Hype?

Ever found yourself with old, blurry photos that you wish looked better? Microsoft has a new trick up its sleeve called super resolution. The catch? You need a special computer called Copilot+. This tool uses AI to make your photos up to eight times bigger. Sounds amazing, right? Well, hold on a se

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Missed Timings: Trump's Podcast & Political Shots

Former President Donald Trump left people in Michigan waiting for quite some time. The culprit? A lengthy podcast chat with Joe Rogan that ran over. The venue got chilly, and some folks decided to head home. Eventually, Trump touched down at Traverse City airport, apologetic and pointing fingers at

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

The Fate of Robert Roberson: A Political Battle in Texas

In Texas, a political fight is brewing over the fate of death row inmate Robert Roberson. Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are at odds with some Texas House lawmakers. At the heart of the dispute? Roberson's conviction and whether he's truly guilty. The case centers around the de

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Voter Registration Group Jolt Hits Pause on Texas AG Investigation

Recently, a Texas-based group called Jolt, which aims to boost Latinos' civic involvement, won a small victory in court. This lets them continue voter registration without fear of state shutdown. The pause comes after a federal judge ruled that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation tool

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Ideogram Introduces a New Way to Create: The Canvas Editor

Ever thought about editing images in a whole new way? Ideogram just launched something cool – a canvas editor that lets you paint, stack, or generate images right on a digital canvas. This isn't your typical editing tool. You can layer your changes on top of the original image, making it super easy

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Ted Cruz Faces Heat for Election Controversies

Once upon a time, Texas was a red fortress where Republicans won big. But times have changed. Back in 2018, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) barely held on to his seat, beating his Democratic rival Beto O'Rourke by just a tiny 2%. Now, as the 2024 election looms, Cruz is worried about another close call,

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Oct 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Why Texas Leads in Energy: Lessons for the Future

Recently, Microsoft teamed up to revive Three Mile Island's nuclear power, highlighting the importance of nuclear energy. But this move is more about fixing past mistakes than planning for a robust energy future. The real challenge lies in the ease of restarting old plants vs. building new ones. Mic

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Texas Republicans Speak Out on Near-Miss Execution

On Monday, Texas Republicans on the House committee for criminal justice shared their concerns about the state's near-execution of a man named Robert Roberson. Roberson was accused of killing his two-year-old daughter in 2002 by shaking her, a claim that's been disputed by new scientific evidence. R

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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

What We Saw When the Bears Took a Break

Chicago had a lovely fall weekend without the Bears, but plenty of other sports kept fans engrossed. From baseball playoffs to college football, hockey, and NFL games, the city was buzzing. Here are some key observations and fun facts from the weekend. The Blackhawks haven't secured a deal with CHS

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