Author Archives: TheGeek

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning visits 5-star recruit

Following Oregon’s emotional road win over Penn State last week, the Ducks have a bye this weekend. But you’d be silly to think that means that Dan Lanning or his coaching staff are relaxing. In fact, Lanning his the road for a cross-country in-person visit for a five-star recruit. On Friday night, the Oregon head… Read More »

Mac Jones saw a dead body ahead of matchup against the Rams

San Fransiscio 49ers and former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones had a strange occurrence happen before his matchup against the LA Rams Thursday night. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Jones saw a dead body floating.  Russini picks up the story. “That morning at the team hotel in Marina del Rey, Jones told teammates he was… Read More »

ICE wants to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team

Together, these teams would operate as intelligence arms of ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations division. They will receive tips and incoming cases, research individuals online, and package the results into dossiers that could be used by field offices to plan arrests. The scope of information contractors are expected to collect is broad. Draft instructions specify… Read More »

Ruben Amorim under pressure as Manchester United meet Sunderland

Manchester United’s meeting with newly promoted Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday carries the weight of a defining moment in Ruben Amorim’s early reign. The Portuguese coach walks into his 50th game knowing the outcome could shape his future at the club. United have lost three of their six league matches this season, including a… Read More »

Friday Fiction: The Bat Convention

HELLO EVERYONE, may I have your attention, please?! You’ve been patient! You’ve been diligent! You’ve been loyal! Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of excitement, adventure,… Read More »

Ars Live: Is the AI bubble about to pop? A live chat with Ed Zitron.

As generative AI has taken off since ChatGPT’s debut, inspiring hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and infrastructure developments, the top question on many people’s minds has been: Is generative AI a bubble, and if so, when will it pop? To help us potentially answer that question, I’ll be hosting a live conversation with… Read More »