Knee Jerk Reactions to Week 6: Patriots vs. Raiders

Where it’s not enough to merely lose; we have to loseironically. As a sort of divine retribution for our past sins. Maybe for our hubris. Perhaps we angered the gods. Or it could be simply to put the scales of the universe back into balance after so much success. The way thieves would have their hands bound for eternity in pits in the eighth circle of Dante’sInferno. Presumably because Derek Jeter’s sister wasn’t available....

October 16, 2023 · 5 min · 976 words · Chad Weber

Monday Rap: Tom Kim And Min Woo Give Us A Peek Into The Future, Lexi Thompson Impresses And Talor Gooch Cashes $18 Million Check

There’s no definitive line that separates sporting generations. It’s a know-it-when-you-see-it jot down deal. So we shift our focus even younger, at those 25 years old or younger. This was a banner week for that demographic. Yes, it’s the offseason. No, neither of these wins will occupy much real estate in the casual golf fan’s mind. Kim’s victory, his first of 2023, brings him to a career-high ranking of the world No....

October 16, 2023 · 3 min · 488 words · Jeremy Santana

Power Ranking The Six Best Leonardo DiCaprio Movies Of All-Time

For the first time in a couple years, we are getting a new Leonardo DiCaprio movie. He chooses his projects so carefully, it’s an event when he has a new film out. Every movie he’s been in since The Great Gatsby in 2013 has been nominated for Best Picture. I would think Killers Of The Flower Moon could lock up a nom as well. Here are my favorite DiCaprio movies....

October 16, 2023 · 3 min · 493 words · Jacob Villarreal

TikTok complies with EU demands against Israel-Hamas disinformation

TikTok said on Sunday that it had taken action against disinformation, followingEUdemands after Hamas attack on Israel. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In response, TikTok declared its stance against terrorism and said its removing violative content and accounts. Up until Sunday, it had removed over 5,000 videos and closed 8,000 livestreams. We are shocked and appalled by the horrific acts of terror in Israel last week. Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW....

October 16, 2023 · 1 min · 95 words · Crystal Allen

UK plan to lead in generative AI ‘unrealistic,’ say Cambridge researchers

Meanwhile, the researchers dont expect the countrys900mn supercomputerdevoted to AI research in Bristol to be online until 2026. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But even for this plan to succeed, the report warns that there are two missing elements. Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies. Also tagged with

October 16, 2023 · 1 min · 68 words · Christopher Nicholson

Dumping Them Out: I Ruined A Podcast

So today, I’m going to actually take the 20 minutes necessary to find some new ones. If anybody has any suggestions for places to find GIFs I would greatly appreciate it. Sometimes I throw in ethnicities, which always seems kinda racist. But it’s not racist at all. It’s the opposite of racist. If anything it’s inclusive. Anyways, if y’all know anymore words hey bang out them at me. I saw the Taylor Swift movie on Friday night....

October 15, 2023 · 3 min · 501 words · Joseph Contreras

Three Ways To Fix The Broken MLB Playoff Format

This is not an attack on the Phillies, Diamondbacks, Astros or Rangers. Those teams have absolutely earned the right to play in the LCS. They won fair and square. I just think the route they all took to get here is broken. That tells me that something is wrong. The regular season is so long and I think deserves more credit in the playoffs. With each additional round the owners plug in, October becomes more and more of a crapshoot....

October 15, 2023 · 3 min · 517 words · Glen Hood

What If The Greatest Kan Jam Players in The World Despised Each Other?

I’m sure they’re fine people with a great relationship. They most certainly did not do anything I’m about to say that they did. Unless you’re John or Terry. Then like read this and realize this is not serious. Also, Tim Weston is not a real pedophile. First and foremost, my sincerest apologies go out to the comment section. I’m disgusted that I’m committing the mortal sin of re-blogging a story....

October 14, 2023 · 11 min · 2298 words · Tyler Dillon

GG Microsoft! UK clears $69B Activision Blizzard deal

After a lengthy process of regulatory scrutiny, the biggest deal in gaming history finally has the all-clear. The antitrust watchdog stated it had been swayed by Activisions agreement to sell its streaming rights to Ubisoft Entertainment. 40% off TNW Conference! Microsoft first announced its intention to purchase the Fortune 500 video game publisher in early 2022. Ultimately, this approval allows both sides to claim a satisfactory result. Were grateful for the CMAs thorough review and decision today....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Teresa Haas

Google to pay €3.2M yearly fee to German news publishers

Google has agreed to pay German publishers 3.2mn per year for publishing their content on its News search engine. The corporation has long been disputing Googles unlawful use of press content without paying any compensation. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Its existing licensing deals include German outlets Zeit and Spiegel. If successful, these efforts should and will also benefit other publishers. Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Kylie Walker

Halloween is Almost a Fortnight Away, Here is a List of Do's & Don'ts for the Holiday

But if I spell it “dos” that looks like I’m counting in Spanish. The English language needs to get it’s shit together. If you’re thinking, “this is way too early for a Halloween blog.” This is my list of Halloween do’s and don’ts. Mull these over for the weeks leading up to the holiday. Even if you think it’s stupid. Personally, I think it’s kind of stupid. I know it’s tempting....

October 13, 2023 · 3 min · 521 words · Patricia Beard

VC funding in Europe rose in Q3 2023, but favoured late-stage startups

In contrast, funding for seed and early-stage companies hit its lowest points since Q3 2022. Specifically, late-stage funding doubled quarter over quarter, reaching $10.5bn (10bn) in total. Alongside its 30% year-over-year drop, it also fell by 25% quarter over quarter. 40% off TNW Conference! Their share reached approximately 23%, while VC funding in North America remainedflat. Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Brian Fuller

After Beating The Sixers (Again), The More The Celtics Play This Preseason The Harder It Becomes To Contain Your Excitement

Quite the contrary in my opinion. So beating the Sixers (again) is mostly whatever to me. That’s old news and not even really what I care about. Every time he steps on the floor, he dominates. That’s not even really hyperbole either. It’s awesome, but also expected. He’s shot 62.5% within 5ft this preseason, a jump from his 55% last year. Those are leaps that he was really missing in his first few years....

October 12, 2023 · 3 min · 568 words · Richard Smith