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Mark Schofield

Red Bull brings substantial upgrades to F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez have some new elements for the RB20 this weekend in Imola

Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez with an improved car? That is a thought that could send chills down the spines of the rest of the paddock.

However, that might be the reality the other nine teams are dealing with this weekend at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Red Bull is one of several teams unveiling some upgrades to their 2024 challenger ahead of this...

SBNation.com

Mark Schofield

Logan Sargeant’s F1 future ‘at risk’ according to Williams boss James Vowles

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Speaking in Imola ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, James Vowles had his sternest warning yet for Logan Sargeant

Logan Sargeant’s status with Williams for the 2024 Formula 1 season appears safe, according to Team Principal James Vowles.

But 2025 is a much different story.

Speaking with Sky Sports F1 in Imola ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the Williams boss made it clear that he has spoken with the second-year...

The Verge

David Pierce

AI assistants are so back

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AI. AI? AI! AI... A. I. This has been a week filled with AI announcements from some of the biggest and most important companies in tech, all of whom seem totally convinced that we’re due for a revolution in virtual assistants. If Silicon Valley gets its way, you might never have to write an email, a line of code, or a joke ever again. All you’ll do is ask your all-knowing, ultra-helpful, maybe slightly too flirty virtual assistant, and it’ll get...

The Verge

Tom Warren

Microsoft to add next Call of Duty to Xbox Game Pass, WSJ reports

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Microsoft has reportedly decided to add the next installment of Call of Duty to Xbox Game Pass. The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft will announce that Call of Duty is coming to its game subscription service during the company’s Xbox showcase on June 9th.

I reported earlier this month that Microsoft had been debating whether to put new releases of Call of Duty into Game Pass, with concerns from some at the company that the revenue...

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20 Pairs Of Sandals From Amazon That'll Be Easy On Your Eyes *And* Your Feet

It's finally time to show off your toes.

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Wired Top Stories

Steven Levy

It’s Time to Believe the AI Hype

Some pundits suggest generative AI stopped getting smarter. The explosive demos from OpenAI and Google that started the week show there’s plenty more disruption to come.

SBNation.com

Jack Milko

Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship arrest has golf fans losing their minds

Scottie Scheffler during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship. | Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Louisville Police arrested Scottie Scheffler early Friday, which led to chaos across the golf world.

Louisville Police arrested Scottie Scheffler early Friday morning over an incident stemming from a misunderstanding over traffic flow.

The news created a bizarre and unprecedented scene outside Valhalla Golf Club, which ESPN’s Jeff Darlington documented extensively.

Scheffler...

BuzzFeed - Latest

Jay Sean Opened Up About Being Asian In The Music Industry And Embracing His Indian Heritage

"Success is not how far you get personally, how much money you've got in the bank, how many people love you or admire you. It's about how many changes you made for other people in their lives."

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If You’d Rather Eat Paste Than Shop On TikTok, Here Are 42 Cool Products We Already Vetted For You

All of the perks of this viral "instant awake" eye brightener and none of the hassle of watching a zillion TikToks to find it.

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38 Things That'll Help You Say Goodbye To Pesky Home Problems

If you've been looking for a solution, it's likely on this list.

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11 Things We've Tried, Loved, And Think You Will, Too

Including a Beis travel backpack that can fit a week's worth of clothes in it.

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Taylor Swift Is Being Called Out By Her Own Fans, Who Have Said That She “Crossed A Line” With Her Latest Album Variant “Cash Grab”

Reacting to the move, one person claimed that Taylor “hates seeing other women succeed” — and the star’s own fans are calling her out after being made to feel like “cash cows.”

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Wired Top Stories

Scott Gilbertson, Adrienne So

25 Best REI Anniversary Sale Deals: Fitness Trackers, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Outdoor Apparel

It’s the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear that you’ll need for summer fun.

Wired Top Stories

David Nield

How to Use ‘Circle to Search’ on an Android Phone

There's a new, AI-powered way to search on Android. All it takes is a swish of your finger.

ESPN.com

Mark Schlabach

Scheffler detained by police before start of PGA

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was detained by Louisville Metro Police Department on Friday morning while trying to drive into the entrance of Valhalla Golf Club, the site of this week's PGA Championship.

SBNation.com

Mark Schofield

Daniel Ricciardo feeling ‘comfortable’ ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Speaking Thursday, Daniel Ricciardo addressed his comfort level in the RB01

Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo told the media, including SB Nation, that he finally felt comfortable behind the wheel of the RB01. Speaking on Thursday’s media day in Miami, the Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 Team noted that the chassis change the team made to his car had finally given him a bit more confidence in the car.

“I definitely felt a lot better in China and yeah, hopefully that’s...

SBNation.com

Jack Milko

Scottie Scheffler arrested, detained by Louisville police at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship. | Photo by Brian Spurlock/Getty Images

Louisville police detained Scottie Scheffler for a traffic misunderstanding prior to his second round.

Louisville Metro Police detained and arrested Scottie Scheffler outside Valhalla Golf Club on Friday morning, hours before his second-round tee time.

The incident stemmed from a misunderstanding of traffic flow, according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington, who documented the events...

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bethmaiman

NCAA softball tournament: 5 must-watch games in the regional round

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The 2024 NCAA softball championship begins Friday, May 17. We break down which games you want to watch.

Opening day for the NCAA Division I Softball Tournament is Friday, May 17 with all games broadcast on ESPN platforms. Most day-one games between No. 1 and No. 4 seeds will not be compelling viewing, but there should be plenty of competitive matchups on opening day between the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds at each site. Here are the...

The Verge

Jess Weatherbed

Reddit brings back its old award system — ‘we messed up’

Reddit awards are (kinda) back — with a few notable changes. | Illustration: The Verge

Reddit is re-introducing a revised version of the awards system it phased out last year after acknowledging the golden upvote system had “missed the mark.”

“We tried something new, it wasn’t great (you called it),” Reddit said in its announcement post on Wednesday. “So we’re (re)launching awards, not-so-new but definitely improved. Rollout starts today on reddit.com and Reddit’s...

Fast Company

Rob Walker

How John Mulaney’s robot stole the spotlight on his Netflix talk show

Even as OpenAI debuted its flashy new chatbot, John Mulaney’s Saymo, a Serve Robotics delivery robot, presented a lovable side of technology.

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