Apple Music adds a new algorithmic station to let users discover new music

[ad_1] Apple Music has added a new algorithmic radio station to the app called ‘Discovery Station’ in a way to compete with Spotify’s personalized lists. Apple’s Sweden-based rival service has offered its signature “Discover” playlists for years now. In response to that, Apple Music has started rolling out the new station for people to find … Read more

Zen Day Spa Tied to Deadly Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease

[ad_1] Hot tubs are a known potential source of Legionnaires’ Disease.Image: OlegDoroshin (Shutterstock) A day spa in Northern California might be the source of a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. Over the weekend, local health officials reported three cases of the bacterial illness, including two deaths, among recent customers of the Zen Day Spa in … Read more

China’s draft measures demand ‘individual consent’ for facial recognition use

[ad_1] The pervasive use of facial recognition technology across all facets of life in China has elicited both praise for its convenience and backlash around privacy concerns. The widespread adoption has also fueled the exponential growth of valuations in companies specializing in the field, such as AI giants SenseTime and Megvii. Now the industry is … Read more

Sharknado Turns 10 and Gets a Theatrical Re-Release

[ad_1] Sharknado—the knowingly goofy horror comedy about a tornado that dumps hungry ocean predators all over Los Angeles—turns 10 this year. Though it started off as a made-for-TV affair, it eventually transcended that label to become a full-fledged pop-culture phenomenon, and it’s marking its birthday with a special theatrical re-release. Spoilers of the Week | … Read more