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May 2023

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Debunking the Moon-Landing Denialism: Soviets Were Orbiting the Moon During Apollo 11

In a recent outburst Dmitry Rogozin, former director general of Roscosmos, voiced doubts about the authenticity of the Apollo Moon landings. This denialism is gaining traction, but it's important to note that the Russians were observing the lunar landing in real-time from the ground and even had their spacecraft, Luna 15, in orbit around the Moon during the Apollo 11

Unlock the Power of Live Ad Reads: The Underutilized Tool in Podcast Advertising

As digital audio continues to gain popularity among consumers, media buyers must understand the full potential of this medium. One often overlooked aspect of podcast advertising is live ad reads with host endorsements. Despite their proven effectiveness, many media buyers are unaware of the benefits they provide. According to recent data from WARC, there is a significant gap between the

Bluesky Says No ‘Heads of State’ On Its Twitter-Like Platform

Bluesky, the buzzy social media platform that’s emerging as a Twitter competitor, said on Friday that it will not allow ‘heads of state’ on the service yet, as the fledgling company seeks to control its growth during its beta testing phase, Fortune reported. In a post on Bluesky’s official account Friday afternoon, the company said that its “current policy is

Facebook Pages Impersonating Meta Are Spreading Malware

Sketchy Facebook pages impersonating businesses are nothing new, but a flurry of recent scams is particularly brazen, TechCrunch reported. A handful of verified Facebook pages were hacked recently and spotted slinging likely malware through ads approved by and purchased through the platform. But the accounts are easy to catch - in some cases, they were impersonating Facebook itself. TechCrunch also

More Than Half Of Twitter Blue’s Earliest Subscribers Flew Away

Twitter Blue’s struggles since its launch nearly six months ago are more severe than previously revealed, new data suggests. Since Musk’s version of the subscription service launched last November, Twitter has only been able to convert around 640,000 Twitter users into paying Twitter Blue subscribers as of the end of April, Mashable reported. Mashable also reported that while those numbers

Twitter Acknowledged Security Incident Affecting Twitter Circle Tweets

Back in April, several Twitter users were affected by a bug that showed private Twitter Circle tweets to random users in the For You tab. A month later, Twitter acknowledged the security incident and informed users in an email sent out on Friday that the bug has now been fixed, 9to5Mac reported. Twitter Circle is a feature that works similarly

New York’s Attorney General Seeks Broader Authority To Police Crypto

New York Attorney General Letitia James is proposing new legislation that would give her office more authority to regulate the increasingly tumultuous cryptocurrency industry, The Wall Street Journal reported. The bill would give the attorney general’s office broader enforcement authority over crypto firms that have operations in the state, while codifying the New York State Department of Financial Services’ authority

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Revolutionizing Education: AI Personalized Tutors and Khan Academy’s Khanmigo

Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, discussed the potential of AI in transforming education during a TED Talk, highlighting its capacity to provide personalized tutoring for every student. Khan demonstrated the capabilities of Khan Academy's chatbot, Khanmigo, which assists learners in various subjects without giving direct answers, encouraging problem-solving instead. Despite some concerns over plagiarism and misinformation, AI tools

Boost Your Listening Experience: The Value4Value (V4V) Model for Podcast Support

Hey there, podcast lovers! Are you ready to level up your listening experience? We have some fantastic news for you. The Value4Value (V4V) model is here to revolutionize how you support your favorite V4V-enabled show. It's time to actively participate, show appreciation for the value of the content you are receiving, and even have your voice heard on the podcast.

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Elon Musk Reflects on Starship Debut, Anticipates Next Flight in Months

Elon Musk discussed the debut launch of the Starship rocket, stating it exceeded expectations with minimal launch site damage. He anticipates another flight in 2-3 months, and with upgrades to the rocket and launch pad, he expects the next Starship launch attempt in 6-8 weeks. Regulatory hurdles may take longer, but Musk hopes for up to 5 flights this year and estimates SpaceX will spend $2 billion on the Starship program in 2023.

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