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23 Nov

‘Wicked’ sing-alongs fuel renewed debate on movie etiquette: ‘9/10 movie but 1/10 audience’

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Audiences have flocked to see "Wicked" since its release in theaters this week.But some moviegoers have complained about people singing along while watching.The issue has sparked a fresh debate on movie theater etiquette."Wicked" arrived in theaters this week to largely positive reviews.But while the film itself may be going down well with audiences, some have been less than thrilled to find their fellow moviegoers singing along and giving their best impressions of Elphaba and Glinda (played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande).The film adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical of the same name has since prompted a fresh debate over…

23 Nov

Loop Switch 2 review: Easily adjustable earplugs that are great for concerts

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There are numerous options for concert earplugs nowadays, so you don’t have to settle for the bargain bin foam bits that completely seal off your ears anymore. The PPE-grade products vary in design and performance, with some offering different levels of noise reduction. That hearing protection always comes with the promise that the earplugs won’t completely muffle the band, which is a real problem when you have to settle for the generic foam versions from the bartender.Loop has been in the concert earplug game since its founding in 2016. In that time, its product roster has grown to encompass nine…

23 Nov

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company needs a ‘culture change’ after security failures

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called for a culture change amid the company's security challenges.The company has contended with the global CrowdStrike outage and vulnerability to Chinese hacks.Microsoft has accepted responsibility for security flaws, acknowledging breaches by hackers.Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, doesn't have the best track record regarding security.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company needs to change that. "That's what will be culture change," he said in a recent Wired interview.Microsoft has faced a series of high-profile cybersecurity challenges over the past year.In July, the company was at the center of a global IT outage caused by a…

23 Nov

File Upload Vulnerabilities

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What Are File Upload Vulnerabilities? File upload vulnerabilities occur when a server lets users upload files without proper checks. Attackers can exploit this to upload harmful files, like scripts, instead of safe ones, like images. Sometimes, just uploading the file causes damage; other times, attackers trigger the file to execute with a request. How Do These Vulnerabilities Happen? Even when protections exist, flaws in implementation can still allow attacks. Common issues include: Blocking some dangerous file types but missing others. Relying on file properties that attackers can fake using tools. Inconsistent validation across the website. These small mistakes give attackers…

23 Nov

Even People Who Hate AI Art Appear to Actually Prefer AI Art in a Blind Test

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It's easy to be smug about AI "art" because, hey, doesn't that stuff look like garbage?But the reality isn't so simple. To the untrained eye, it seems that AI-generated images are more than just passable; in some cases, they seem to match up to the old masters themselves.That at least appears to be the findings of a recent blind test conducted by the blog Astral Star Codex, which found that the readers who took part incorrectly distinguished between AI images and human art 40 percent of the time.But perhaps the most striking takeaway was that overall, the participants slightly preferred…

23 Nov

Trump might be able to get Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting. A real peace is harder.

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President-elect Trump said he can bring peace to Ukraine.But a deal is unlikely to last unless Ukraine gets security guarantees.It's unclear what, if any, guarantees Trump would back.In the wake of Donald Trump's election victory, momentum is building behind the president-elect's pledge to end Russia's two-year war in Ukraine once he takes office.Russian President Vladimir Putin this week indicated he's willing to take part in negotiations.Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also sounding more receptive to talks. Last week, he said that Ukraine must do all it can to end the conflict next year through diplomacy.However, experts are warning that a…

23 Nov

COP29 Deal in View as Key Nations Agree Outline, Negotiators Say

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COP29 appeared set for a last ditch deal as negotiators agreed the broad outline of a deal on finance, pulling the climate talks in Azerbaijan back from the brink of breaking down. Source link lol

23 Nov

The Apple Watch Series 10 is $70 off during Amazon’s Black Friday sale

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Apple devices are some of the most sought after this time of year as Black Friday deals bring their prices down to some seriously enticing lows. At the moment, one such deal is on the Apple Watch Series 10: Apple’s newest wearable is on sale for $329, which is $70 off and a record low. That price is for the smaller 42mm model without LTE functionality, and the 46mm size is also $70 off and down to $359.The Apple Watch Series 10 is our pick for the best smartwatch overall, but it's probably best to look at other options if…

23 Nov

How to build a dynamic website with Next.js 15 App Router, React 19, Storyblok, and Bun (+ Typescript)

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In this article, I would like to share with you how to create a dynamic web app with Next.js 15's App Router, React 19, and the Storyblok CMS, all powered by Bun for lightning-fast performance. This comprehensive guide walks you through setup, integration, and rendering dynamic content—perfect for modern developers. Key takeaways from this guide Learn how to set up a new Next.js app using Bun as the runtime, bundler, and package manager. Install and configure the latest Storyblok React SDK for seamless CMS integration. Understand how to manage your Storyblok API token securely using environment variables. Discover how to…

23 Nov

When I returned to work after my mother’s death, I worried my grief would affect my performance. My coworkers rescued me.

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I returned to my sales job after my mother died, and I was still grieving. I was worried my performance would suffer and I wouldn't be able to meet my quotas.However, my coworkers were open about grief and shared their own stories with me.My siblings and I received a call from our mother's caregiver in 2019. It was time to come home and say goodbye. She was losing her grueling battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.I flew from Seattle to my hometown of Virginia Beach to be with my mother as she passed peacefully. In the days…