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Florida bowling alley deploys robot to serve customers — Fox Business
Florida bowling alley deploys robot to serve customers — Fox Business
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The main attraction at a Florida bowling alley has nothing to do with the sport and everything to do with the a food-delivery robot.Make sure to reserve this weekend for FUN! - "www.ByronDaysFestival.org" is this July 28th-31st. The website is a mobile friendly flyer with all the events and activities. Also, I've volunteered as this years parade leader. Make sure sure to hit the button to signup for the parade and come join me Saturday morning! Other cool things - 5k run, food, fireworks, music, games, arts and crafts, a historical walk through downtown, and much much more. Make sure to check it out!
Why Giving “Human Rights” to AI Is a Bad Idea — Mind Matters
Why Giving “Human Rights” to AI Is a Bad Idea — Mind Matters
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In a recent Living in the Solutionpodcast with otolaryngologist and broadcaster Elaina George at Liberty Talk radio, Wesley J. Smith, lawyer and host of the Humanize podcast at Discovery Institute’s...Can’t Stop Thinking About...What Would Happen if All the Nukes Blew Up at Once, Who Owns Your Digital Remains After You Die, How Much a Soul Weighs — Popular Mechanics
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There were an estimated 15,000 nuclear weapons worldwide in 2019. If all of those nukes exploded at the same time in the same place, they’d produce the equivalent of nearly 3 billion metric tons of ...City of Grand Rapids Launches New Program to Help Young Adults Find Careers
City of Grand Rapids Launches New Program to Help Young Adults Find Careers
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The City of Grand Rapids new Grow1000 Academy aims to help 18 to 24-year-olds find meaningful employment.Local Residents Threaten to Shoot Amazon Drones Out of the Sky — Futurism
Local Residents Threaten to Shoot Amazon Drones Out of the Sky — Futurism
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Target Practice Amazon publicly announced last week that it would finally be launching its long-anticipated drone delivery service, Prime Air, in Lockeford, California — which was news to many of th...Elon Musk Insists That His Tesla Robots Will Be 'Ready' By September (Sure, Man) — UPROXX
Elon Musk Insists That His Tesla Robots Will Be 'Ready' By September (Sure, Man) — UPROXX
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Elon Musk's made a lot of promises, but this time, he insists that he's serious about Tesla Robots.A Huge Step Forward in Quantum Computing Was Just Announced: The First-Ever Quantum Circuit
A Huge Step Forward in Quantum Computing Was Just Announced: The First-Ever Quantum Circuit
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Australian scientists have created the world's first-ever quantum computer circuit – one that contains all the essential components found on a classical computer chip but at the quantum scale.Amazon's Alexa May Someday Speak in Your Dead Relative's Voice
Amazon's Alexa May Someday Speak in Your Dead Relative's Voice
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Amazon is reportedly developing the tech for voice assistant Alexa to mimic anyone's voice after listening for just a minute.The B.O.B. to reopen in September - Grand Rapids Magazine
The B.O.B. to reopen in September - Grand Rapids Magazine
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The Gilmore Collection is set to reopen its large downtown entertainment and restaurant venue this fall.Rumor that Apple will launch a web search engine pops up again | AppleInsider
Rumor that Apple will launch a web search engine pops up again | AppleInsider
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AR evangelist Robert Scoble believes that Apple will unveil a new user-centric web search engine similar to Google's, but is waiting until January 2023 to do so.Tim Cook says 'stay tuned' to see how Apple will evolve AR with humanity | AppleInsider
Tim Cook says 'stay tuned' to see how Apple will evolve AR with humanity | AppleInsider
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has repeated how excited he is by AR, but now also emphasized how the company is working to make products that put "humanity at the center of it."Need one!
Jetson's $97,000 Personal Flying Vehicle is in Production - Core77
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As usual, the future has arrived looking a lot different than what we'd envisioned. Flying cars were promised, but as it turns out, the most workable personal flying device is a carbon-fiber bathtub m...An ocean below Earth's crust could be key to a habitable planet — Popular Science
An ocean below Earth's crust could be key to a habitable planet — Popular Science
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A new model suggests “mantle rain” from inside Earth’s mantle ensures we will always have a surface ocean.Cops Will Be Able to Scan Your Fingerprints With a Phone — WIRED
Cops Will Be Able to Scan Your Fingerprints With a Phone — WIRED
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Get ready for the rise of contactless fingerprinting, which uses a phone camera to capture your prints.WTF? Do I Have to Pay for Microsoft's Defender Antivirus Now? — PCMag
WTF? Do I Have to Pay for Microsoft's Defender Antivirus Now? — PCMag
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A recent Microsoft announcement throws users into a panic with the implication that Microsoft’s venerable antivirus tool is longer free. The truth is a bit more nuanced.Microsoft Internet Explorer Is Finally, Really, Fully Dead — WIRED
Microsoft Internet Explorer Is Finally, Really, Fully Dead — WIRED
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Plus: Ford EVs get recalled, Meta goes TikTok, and you can finally transfer WhatsApp chats to iPhones now.Juneteenth event offers support for business owners
Juneteenth event offers support for business owners
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Spring GR is a nonprofit organization in Grand Rapids that has been helping small business owners and entrepreneurs for the last eight years.Why haven’t you made - “JRYourITGuy.com” ? (616)485-7600
West Michigan IT - West Michigan Technology and Design Solutions
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Managed IT, Websites, Virtual CIO - We Speak Tech and Human. (616) 485-7600 - www.WestMichiganIT.comStarting now. Come join us for open business networking 7:30am-8:30am, just visit "www.WestMichiganNetwork.com" and click the link to join.
Adobe plans to make Photoshop on the web free to everyone
Adobe plans to make Photoshop on the web free to everyone
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The goal is to hook artists who could subscribe down the road.New EV battery can go 0 to full in less than 10 minutes
New EV battery can go 0 to full in less than 10 minutes
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Silicon-anode power units could come to market soon, accelerating adoption of electric vehiclesGoogle Sidelines Engineer Who Claims Its A.I. Is Sentient
Google Sidelines Engineer Who Claims Its A.I. Is Sentient
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Blake Lemoine, the engineer, says that Google’s language model has a soul. The company disagrees.The Google engineer who thinks the company’s AI has come to life — The Washington Post
The Google engineer who thinks the company’s AI has come to life — The Washington Post
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The chorus of technologists who believe AI models may not be far off from achieving consciousness is getting bolder.Apple Just Killed the Password—for Real This Time — WIRED
Apple Just Killed the Password—for Real This Time — WIRED
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Apple’s iOS 16 and macOS Ventura will introduce passwordless login for apps and websites. It’s only the beginning.AT&T Is Working on 20-Gigabit Fiber to Homes, Could Launch Next Year
AT&T Is Working on 20-Gigabit Fiber to Homes, Could Launch Next Year
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What you'll need it for, well, that remains unclear today.Biden Administration to Set Rules of the Road for Charging Electric Vehicles
Biden Administration to Set Rules of the Road for Charging Electric Vehicles
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Proposed regulations would require charging stations built with federal dollars to be located no more than 50 miles apart.New Digital License Plate Option For Michigan Cars
New Digital License Plate Option For Michigan Cars
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Drivers in Michigan have a ton of cool options when it comes to picking out a license plate for their vehicle. Now there is a brand new digital license plate option you can get.App connects consumers and growers - Grand Rapids Business Journal
App connects consumers and growers - Grand Rapids Business Journal
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West Michigan web developer and gardener Terra Osman is reaping the benefits of a homegrown idea for building up local food systems.‘Block Party’: Movie based, shot in GR premiers in theaters
‘Block Party’: Movie based, shot in GR premiers in theaters
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A Juneteenth comedy based and shot in Grand Rapids is now playing on the big screen.If your an Apple developer like me, time to update all devices.. let the downloads begin. IOS 16, IPadOS 16, Ventura MacOS, and Watch OS9 now all in the wild.. have fun breaking stuff..
iOS 16 Brings New Lock Screen Personalization Features, Including Widgets
iOS 16 Brings New Lock Screen Personalization Features, Including Widgets
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As part of its iOS 16 presentation at WWDC today, Apple unveiled an all-new Lock Screen for iPhones that provides users with a wealth of...Apple Messages adds editing and deleting sent messages in iOS 16 | AppleInsider
Apple Messages adds editing and deleting sent messages in iOS 16 | AppleInsider
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Announced on Monday's WWDC keynote address, new to iOS 16 is the ability to edit and delete sent Messages.Apple's iPadOS 16 has new collaboration features & more | AppleInsider
Apple's iPadOS 16 has new collaboration features & more | AppleInsider
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During WWDC 2022, Apple has revealed iPadOS 16 with a new collaboration system and additional features borrowed from iOS 16.Apple unveils macOS Ventura with Stage Manager, plus adding Center Stage with an iPhone | AppleInsider
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Apple has revealed that the next edition of the Mac operating system is to be called macOS Ventura, and amongst many new or improved features, its notable additions include Stage Manager, which helps ...Apple Announces Multi-Display CarPlay With Integrated Speedometer, Climate Controls, and More
Apple Announces Multi-Display CarPlay With Integrated Speedometer, Climate Controls, and More
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Apple today announced significant enhancements coming to CarPlay, including support for multiple displays in a vehicle, built-in climate controls for...LastPass announces passwordless logins — here's how it works
LastPass announces passwordless logins — here's how it works
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Forget your master password thanks to the LastPass Authenticator appWWDC 2022 Spoiler-Free Video Stream
WWDC 2022 Spoiler-Free Video Stream
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Apple's WWDC 2022 begins today, with the event kicking off at 10:00 am Pacific Time via the traditional opening keynote. We know that some...Val Kilmer’s Top Gun: Maverick dialog was all AI since he can no longer speak
Val Kilmer’s Top Gun: Maverick dialog was all AI since he can no longer speak
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An interview with Val Kilmer's daughter revealed that he used a special voice AI to bring Iceman to life in Top Gun: Maverick.Researchers Just Set a New Record For Data Transmission Speed — ScienceAlert
Researchers Just Set a New Record For Data Transmission Speed — ScienceAlert
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Even if you're enjoying gloriously fast broadband at home wherever you live in the world, you're still going to be a long, long way behind the new record for data transmission: an incredible 1.02 peta...Microsoft Decides Windows 11 Is Ready for Everyone to Use — PCMag
Microsoft Decides Windows 11 Is Ready for Everyone to Use — PCMag
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Windows 11 is now designated for ‘broad deployment.’Kentwood Food Truck Festival returns to kick off summer
Kentwood Food Truck Festival returns to kick off summer
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The Kentwood Food Festival is returning this year by popular demand.How to use Alexa as a $30 medical alert system
How to use Alexa as a $30 medical alert system
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Making hands-free phone calls from a $30 Amazon Echo Dot is easier than you think. And if you’ve got again parents, it could really come in handy.Apple should not be injecting ads in its Apple Music playlists | AppleInsider
Apple should not be injecting ads in its Apple Music playlists | AppleInsider
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There are now advertisements for first-party Apple radio shows within the paid Apple Music service — and there absolutely shouldn't be.DeLorean Alpha5 Is a 4-Seat Gullwing EV for the Future
DeLorean Alpha5 Is a 4-Seat Gullwing EV for the Future
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Boasting the same designers as the iconic original, this altogether modern-looking EV will debut in August.Former Ms. Wheelchair America leader advocates for inclusion
Former Ms. Wheelchair America leader advocates for inclusion
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The Heart of an Advocate: From Ms. Wheelchair America leader to inclusion specialist and ride-share organizer, Stephanie Deible is rolling to a bright future.The Collaborative Lab opens in Comstock Park - Grand Rapids Business Journal
The Collaborative Lab opens in Comstock Park - Grand Rapids Business Journal
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West Michigan businesses and content creators have a new studio available to use for events and the creation of videos, photos and podcasts.New York is turning into Japan by giving robots to old people as companions — FORTUNE
New York is turning into Japan by giving robots to old people as companions — FORTUNE
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The Empire State's office for the aging is distributing over 800 robotic devices to seniors as New York takes a page out of the East Asian approach to elder care.Dyson's been secretly working on robots that do household chores | Engadget
Dyson's been secretly working on robots that do household chores | Engadget
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Dyson has revealed that it has an entire division that's secretly been developing robot prototypes that do household chores..