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    The End of Privacy: Facial Recognition Goes Mainstream●The End of # Privacy Is Here (with # KashmirHill ) # Facialrecognition is everywhere now. It’s in # surveillance # camerMmastodonBusinessStartups61 d ago

    Journalist Kashmir Hill is warning that the end of privacy is here as facial recognition spreads into everyday life. The technology is already embedded in surveillance cameras and is set to reach consumer devices like Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, with students among early adopters. Viral accounts are already posting clips of strangers identified by such tools, fueling alarm about mass identification of people in public without consent.

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    CD Projekt Red has published the detailed PC system requirements for its remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the next-generation update bringing improved graphics, ray tracing and other enhancements to the acclaimed RPG. The release of the specifications is drawing attention from players checking whether their machines can run the upgraded edition, with interest appearing in the UK and Germany.

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    The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards delivered a star-studded night, with Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX teaming up for the opening performance. BLACKPINK's Lisa became the first K-pop solo artist to win Best Pop, tearing up during her acceptance speech. Nirvana's Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear reunited to accept the Video Vanguard Award, while Raye performed "Where Is My Husband!" and producers promised a fast-paced show.

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    Litecoin Rallies 47% in a Month as ETF Questions Grow▼Litecoin Soars 47% in a Month: Is Grayscale's ETF Filing the Driving Force, or Is Litecoin Simply Bouncing Back?✉newsBusinessCrypto3 d ago

    Litecoin has jumped 47% over the past month, sparking debate over whether the surge is driven by Grayscale's filing for a Litecoin exchange-traded fund or simply a broader market recovery. Analysts and traders are weighing institutional demand against a general rebound in cryptocurrency prices, with Litecoin among the month's strongest performers.

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    Meta launches PR push to rehab smart glasses image●Meta's Smart Glasses PR Cleanup Campaign Is in Full Swing https://gizmodo.com/meta-smart-glasses-public-perception-20008MmastodonTechnologyGadgets31 d ago

    Meta is reportedly running an active public relations campaign to improve how people perceive its Ray-Ban smart glasses, according to a Gizmodo report. The effort comes as the company tries to position the glasses as a mainstream consumer product rather than a privacy concern, with observers debating whether the image cleanup will work.

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    SRFTI students violently attacked in Kolkata●India news: SRFTI students violently attacked in Kolkata✉newsWarTerrorism3 d ago

    Students of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata were violently attacked, according to news reports from India. Details about the attackers, the number of people injured, and the motive have not been made clear in the available reporting. The incident has drawn attention to safety concerns around the film institute's campus in West Bengal.

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    Andrew Painter is a trending search term in the United States, coinciding with the Philadelphia Phillies revealing their lineup for what is being described as a must-win game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Painter is a highly regarded Phillies pitching prospect, and fans are closely following team news as the club pushes through a critical stretch of its season.

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    The Philadelphia Phillies were shut out by the Tampa Bay Rays, stretching their losing streak as the National League wild card race goes down to the final games. Rays slugger Junior Caminero hit his 42nd home run, driving in his 100th run of the season. Philadelphia holds the third wild card spot by just one game over the surging Arizona Diamondbacks, who have won six straight, leaving the postseason picture undecided until the last day.

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    Reeling Phillies face final game to save season●Reeling Phillies have one more game to save their season https://www. mlb.com/news/phillies-lose-to- rays-unable-to-clinMmastodonSportBaseball13 d ago

    The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Tampa Bay Rays and failed again to clinch a National League Wild Card spot, leaving their playoff hopes riding on Sunday's regular-season finale. A win would secure a fifth consecutive postseason berth; a loss would leave their fate to other results. Fans are anxious after a late-season slump that has turned a once-comfortable position into a nail-biter.

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    Raye performs 'Where Is My Husband?' at 2026 MTV VMAs●Raye Brings Her Search for Romance to 2026 MTV VMAs With ‘Where Is My Husband?’✉newsCultureMusic2 d ago

    British singer Raye took the stage at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards to perform 'Where Is My Husband?', a song about her ongoing search for romance. The performance drew attention as one of the talking points of the night, with the humorous yet candid track showcasing her distinctive blend of jazz-influenced pop and personal songwriting.

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    Devil Ray Robot Boat Could Deploy Entire Drone Fleet▼Devil Ray: This Robot Boat Could Deploy an Entire Drone Fleet✉newsTechnologyRobotics3 d ago

    The Devil Ray, an unmanned robotic boat, is being highlighted for its potential to launch and deploy an entire fleet of drones at sea. The concept points to a shift in naval warfare, where autonomous surface vessels could act as mobile launch platforms for swarms of aerial drones, extending reach without risking crews. Details about the craft's specifications and developer have not been widely reported.

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    Junior Caminero hits 40 homers and 100 RBIs again●Caminero meets goals of 40 HRs, 100 RBIs; 162 starts is next https://www. mlb.com/news/junior-caminero-t ops-100-rbis-foMmastodonSportBaseball13 d ago

    Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero has reached 40 home runs and 100 RBIs for the second straight season, hitting the goals he set for himself as a key hitter for the American League's top team. Speaking in Philadelphia, he said his next target is playing all 162 games. Commentators highlight his consistency and rise as one of baseball's top young stars.

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    Raye Brings Sheer and Shimmer to the 2026 MTV VMAs▼Raye Merges Sheer and Shimmer at the 2026 MTV VMAs✉newsCultureCelebrity2 d ago

    British singer Raye turned heads on the red carpet at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with a gown combining sheer panels and shimmering detailing. Fashion outlet WWD highlighted the look as one of the evening's standout style moments, drawing attention to the artist's red-carpet evolution alongside the ceremony's performances and awards.

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    Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn' Reveals First Trailer and 70mm Release▼Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ Gets First Trailer, 70mm Theatrical Release, Expanded Voice Cast✉newsCultureTheatre3 d ago

    The first trailer for 'Ray Gunn', the animated film directed by Brad Bird, has been released, alongside news that the film will screen theatrically in 70mm. An expanded voice cast was also announced. The retro-styled original project from the director of 'The Incredibles' has drawn attention for its distinctive look and rare large-format theatrical release plans.

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    China's Einstein Probe scans the X-ray sky with lobster-eye optics●China's Einstein Probe satellite uses "lobster eye" optics to provide a unique, wide-field look at the x-ray sky. If somMmastodonScience1311 min ago

    China's Einstein Probe satellite is drawing attention for its unusual wide-field view of the X-ray universe. The spacecraft uses 'lobster eye' optics, a design inspired by how lobsters' eyes reflect light, allowing it to monitor a large swath of the sky at once. That means any sudden, violent X-ray event, such as a supernova or a feeding black hole, is likely to be caught quickly, giving astronomers worldwide rapid alerts to follow up with telescopes.

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    Caminero hits 40 homers, 100 RBIs, eyes full season▼Caminero (again) meets goals of 40 HRs, 100 RBIs; 162 starts is next✉newsSportBaseball3 d ago

    Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero has again reached his stated pre-season goals of 40 home runs and 100 runs batted in, according to MLB.com. He says his next target is starting all 162 games. Fans and analysts are highlighting the milestone as another sign of the young slugger's durability and power.

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    Derrick Henry climbs Ravens record book past Ray Rice●Derrick Henry passes Ray Rice, ties Mark Andrews in Ravens record book✉newsCultureBooks3 d ago

    Derrick Henry has moved past Ray Rice and tied Mark Andrews in the Baltimore Ravens' franchise record book, according to Ravens Wire. The milestone marks another achievement in Henry's first season with Baltimore after his years leading the Tennessee Titans' running game. Rice, a former Super Bowl champion Raven, now slips behind Henry in that category of the team's records.

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    Cody Bellinger provided the only offense his team needed in a win over the Tampa Bay Rays, driving in the decisive runs in a low-scoring game. The performance drew attention from fantasy baseball followers, with Bellinger's continued run production keeping him a talking point among players tracking his form this season.

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    Rays rout Phillies as Junior Caminero reaches 100 RBIs again●MLB: Tampa Bay 12 Philadelphia 1 (F) TBR 98-63; PHL 87-74 … https://www. mlb.com/news/junior-caminero-t ops-100-rbis-forMmastodonSportBaseball13 d ago

    Tampa Bay beat Philadelphia 12-1, moving the Rays to 98-63 while the Phillies fell to 87-74. Junior Caminero topped 100 RBIs for the second straight season, a milestone highlighted by MLB.com after the game. Fans are reacting to the lopsided score and the young slugger's repeat achievement as the regular season winds down.

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    Aaron Nola hammered by Rays after two days' rest●The Phillies started Aaron Nola on two days’ rest, and he’s getting hammered. The Rays lead 3-0 in the first. 😮 # MLB #MmastodonSportBaseball13 d ago

    The Philadelphia Phillies started pitcher Aaron Nola on just two days' rest, and the gamble backfired immediately. The Tampa Bay Rays jumped on him for three runs in the first inning as Nola struggled badly. Baseball fans are reacting with surprise to both the short-rest decision and the lopsided start to the game.

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    New Bass Music Tracks From Wooli, Tape B, Ray Volpe Circulating●🎧 NOW PLAYING: Dopamine — Wooli, Tape B ⏭ UP NEXT: REWIND — Ray Volpe, Sullivan King Like, share, and subscribe — let'sMmastodonWorld321 h ago

    Producers Wooli and Tape B have released the bass track 'Dopamine', with 'REWIND', a collaboration between Ray Volpe and Sullivan King, following as a next release. The tracks are being shared among dubstep and bass music fans, who are promoting them to grow their listening communities. The songs highlight the continued popularity of heavy electronic collaborations in the scene.

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    Dodgers early favorites for 2026 World Series odds●2026 World Series odds: Dodgers favored with Brewers, Rays, Yankees lurking https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7638419/202MmastodonSportBaseball12 d ago

    Oddsmakers have opened the Los Angeles Dodgers as favorites to win the 2026 World Series, with the Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees among the leading challengers. The early lines reflect another offseason in which Los Angeles is expected to field one of baseball's strongest rosters.

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    The SMILE satellite has ended an 18-year gap in observations of the northern lights, and researchers say new views of Earth's x-ray magnetic shield are just weeks away. The mission is expected to provide fresh insight into how the solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetic field, producing auroras. Space science outlets are highlighting the milestone and the images anticipated in the coming weeks.

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    Googlebooks might be the real deal, report claims●Googlebooks might be the real deal https://www.theverge.com/tech/1000424/googlebooks-meta-ray-ban-audio-control-resonantMmastodonTechnology33 d ago

    A report from The Verge suggests that Googlebooks may be the real deal, drawing attention across tech circles. The item touches on themes spanning Google's book platform alongside Meta Ray-Ban audio control, Resonant and the Microsoft Surface mouse, hinting at a broader discussion about audio control technology. Engagement so far is modest, but the technology-focused audience is taking note of the claim.

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    The name Don Mattingly is circulating among US sports searches, with the surge appearing alongside coverage of a Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Beyond the headline name and that game result, no confirmed details about what Mattingly did or said are available, so the specific reason for the attention is not established.

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    Mysterious X-ray flashes traced to cataclysmic stellar mergers●Enigmatic flashes of x-rays in the sky may come from the catastrophic merger of two stars, creating an ultra-dense and uMmastodonScience1311 min ago

    Astronomers report that enigmatic flashes of X-rays in the sky may come from the catastrophic merger of two stars, producing an ultra-dense, ultra-magnetic remnant known as a magnetar. The findings emerged from a collaboration between Chinese and European science missions, and are drawing attention among space researchers and enthusiasts discussing what the discovery reveals about how magnetars form.

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    Rays' Junior Caminero reaches 40 homers, 100 RBIs milestone●Caminero meets goals of 40 HRs, 100 RBIs; 162 starts is next✉newsSportBaseball3 d ago

    Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero has reached his stated pre-season goals of 40 home runs and 100 RBIs, with his next target being 162 games as a starter. The 22-year-old has broken out as one of baseball's most productive young power hitters, and attention is now turning to whether he can handle an every-day workload over a full season.

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    Tropicana Field to host Cubs vs. Red Sox on Sunday▼Tropicana Field to host Cubs vs. Red Sox game on Sunday✉newsSportBaseball2 d ago

    Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida is set to host a Sunday game between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox. The matchup at the home ballpark of the Tampa Bay Rays is drawing attention as an unusual venue for two visiting clubs, with Major League Baseball listing the game on its schedule for Sunday.

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    Stanford biologist Peter M. Ray dies at 94▼Peter M. Ray, biologist with a passion for winemaking, has died at 94✉newsScienceBiology2 h ago

    Peter M. Ray, a biologist remembered for his research and his enthusiasm for winemaking, has died at the age of 94. The Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences announced his passing, paying tribute to his contributions to plant biology and his life beyond the laboratory. Colleagues and former students are honoring his legacy in science and in the vineyard.

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    Rachael Ray and Dr. Ian Smith share menopause-friendly recipes▼Rachael Ray, Dr. Ian Smith share recipes from 'The New Menopause Kitchen'✉newsLifeFood58 min ago

    Rachael Ray and Dr. Ian Smith appeared on Good Morning America to share recipes from 'The New Menopause Kitchen,' a cookbook focused on nutrition for women going through menopause. The segment highlighted dishes designed to support health during this stage of life, drawing attention to a topic that is increasingly discussed openly in food and wellness media.

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    Rays thrash Phillies 12-1 in September blowout▼MLB Gameday: Rays 12, Phillies 1 Final Score (09/26/2026)✉newsSportBaseball3 d ago

    The Tampa Bay Rays routed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 in their MLB game on September 26, 2026. The lopsided final score made it one of the night's most one-sided results, drawing attention from baseball fans following the late-season standings.

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    Online polls pit 1936 films against each other▼1936 Elimination Round Top two films from each advance to the Quarter-Final Round See all polls by clicking the "View alMmastodonCultureFilm121 d ago

    A film enthusiast is running an elimination round of polls for movies released in 1936, with the top two films in each poll advancing to a quarter-final round. Matchups include Sabotage, Tarzan Escapes, The Invisible Ray, Dracula's Daughter, Reefer Madness and Revolt of the Zombies, among other features and serials of the year. Participants vote for their favourites across the polls to decide which 1936 titles move on.

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    Phillies activate Jesús Luzardo for regular-season finale●Luzardo activated off IL for Game 162; Urquidy DFA'd https://www. mlb.com/news/jesus-luzardo-act ivated-from-injured-lisMmastodonSportBaseball13 d ago

    The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the 15-day injured list ahead of their final regular-season game against the Tampa Bay Rays. To clear a roster spot, the team designated right-hander José Urquidy for assignment. Luzardo's return for Game 162 gives Philadelphia an extra arm as it heads toward the postseason, and the move is drawing attention as the club finalises its playoff pitching plans.

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    Santa Clara University Students Conduct X-ray Research▼Student Research on X-rays - Stories - College of Arts and Sciences✉newsSciencePhysics10 min ago

    Santa Clara University's College of Arts and Sciences is featuring student research on X-rays in a story on its website. The piece highlights undergraduate work in physics involving X-ray experiments and the students and faculty behind it. Little further detail is available, so the scope and findings of the research remain unclear.

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    Control Resonant launches with path tracing and DLSS 4.5▼CONTROL Resonant Available Now With Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5: Get The Definitive PC Experience On GeForce RTX✉newsTechnologySemiconductors5 h ago

    NVIDIA says Control Resonant is available now on PC with path tracing and DLSS 4.5 support, framing the GeForce RTX version as the definitive way to play the game. The announcement highlights NVIDIA's ongoing push to showcase its latest graphics features at new game launches.

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    X-ray microscopy reveals flow behaviour in nanoparticle suspensions▼Multiscale transitional flow in anisotropic nanoparticle suspensions revealed by time-resolved X-ray scatter microscopy✉newsSciencePhysics16 h ago

    Researchers have used time-resolved X-ray scatter microscopy to reveal multiscale transitional flow in anisotropic nanoparticle suspensions, according to a study published in Nature. The technique captures how these suspensions behave across different length and time scales as they transition between flow regimes. Findings could inform work on complex fluids in materials science and industrial processing.

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    Biscayne Bay Declared Critical Shark and Ray Habitat▼Biscayne Bay Earns International Designation as Critical Shark and Ray Habitat✉newsEnvironment16 h ago

    Biscayne Bay in Florida has received an international designation recognizing it as critical habitat for sharks and rays. The status highlights the bay's importance as a nursery and feeding ground for these species and is expected to draw attention to conservation efforts in the region. The move underscores growing global efforts to protect elasmobranchs, whose populations have declined sharply due to overfishing and habitat loss.

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    Out-of-print Paprika 4K UHD now costs 20 times the Blu-ray▼The OOP U.S. 4K UHD edition of Paprika costs 20x (!) of the Blu-ray version on the secondary market. This is a good oppoMmastodonCultureFilm114 h ago

    The out-of-print U.S. 4K UHD edition of Satoshi Kon's anime Paprika is reportedly selling for around twenty times the price of the film's Blu-ray version on the secondary market. Collectors are using the price gap to argue that 4K discs are not always meaningfully better than 1080p releases, since some titles have low bitrates or minimal improvements that don't justify the premium.

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    Scientists explain how a 300 TeV photon reached Earth▼Scientists explain how a 300 TeV photon could reach Earth✉newsSciencePhysics7 h ago

    Researchers have offered an explanation for how a photon with an energy of 300 teraelectronvolts, one of the highest-energy photons ever detected, could have travelled to Earth. Such extreme gamma rays are expected to be absorbed or degraded over interstellar distances, so the finding has drawn attention from physicists discussing the mechanisms that could allow it to survive the journey and what it reveals about cosmic accelerators.

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    Prussian blue found to regulate perovskite crystal formation▼In situ GIWAXS reveals the role of Prussian blue in regulating perovskite nucleation and phase transformation dynamics✉newsSciencePhysics8 h ago

    Researchers have used in situ grazing-incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering to show how Prussian blue regulates nucleation and phase transformation in perovskite thin films. The findings clarify how the additive guides crystal growth dynamics, knowledge relevant to improving the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.