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USDA Gives Out Over $600 Million to Connect Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet

[ad_1] It may soon be a little easier for people in some remote parts of the US to get broadband access. The US Department of Agriculture on Monday said it will provide $667 million in grants and loans to 22 states and the Marshall Islands to connect rural residents and businesses with high-speed internet. This …

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Cult of the Lamb and Don’t Starve Together team up for a creepy-cute crossover | Engadget

[ad_1] Two of the standout indie hits of the past few years are Cult of the Lamb and Don’t Starve Together. Now, the pair of critically-acclaimed darlings are unique in-game items and even some character cameos. This crossover impacts both games, though each receives different perks. The biggest draw here is a brand-new game mode …

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The cozy cat game that escaped from Valve | Engadget

[ad_1] Imagine a game that might be described as the opposite of Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. These are first-person shooters set in wartorn, post-apocalyptic cities, so their inverse might be a third-person game with no weapons at all, set in a warm, buzzing metropolis of friendly characters, maybe starring an …

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Official Xbox Series X console skins are coming soon, starting with ‘Starfield’ and camo options | Engadget

[ad_1] Sony has been offering custom for quite some time now, including a recent version that brings a Spider-Man 2 look to the console. Microsoft, which has given away several custom Xbox Series S units , is getting in on the action by selling for the . Along with two camouflage colors, Arctic Camo and …

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Hard sail test hits the high seas, aiming to reduce cargo ship emissions by 30 percent | Engadget

[ad_1] A cargo ship equipped with rigid sails, each the height of a 10-story building, has departed on its inaugural journey. The Pyxis Ocean vessel will test WindWings sails, designed to harness old-school air power to help reduce fuel usage — and the shipping industry’s CO2 emissions. The sail’s creators estimate the technology could decarbonize …

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Generative AI datasets could face a reckoning | The AI Beat

[ad_1] Head over to our on-demand library to view sessions from VB Transform 2023. Register Here Over the weekend, a bombshell story from The Atlantic found that Stephen King, Zadie Smith and Michael Pollan are among thousands of authors whose copyrighted works were used to train Meta’s generative AI model, LLaMA, as well as other large …

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Snag Some Crocs for Less With Up to 50% Off Select Styles at Walmart

[ad_1] Even if Crocs offend your fashion sensibilities, there’s no denying that they’re some of the most comfortable footwear on the market. And there’s never been a better time to grab yourself a pair. Walmart is currently offering up to 50% off a huge selection of Crocs for men, women and kids, including classic clogs …

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YouTube wants to benefit from AI-generated music without the copyright headaches | Engadget

[ad_1] YouTube is quickly becoming a home for AI-generated music, and the service is trying to strike a balance between the technology’s fans and the labels eager to protect their copyrights. The company and partners like Universal Music Group (UMG) have unveiled a set of principles for AI music. In theory, the approach encourages adoption …

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