Solo traveller? There’s no better country for eating out than here
Too many times, I’ve been to countries where the solo diner is treated like something to be shoved in the corner. ⌘ Read more
We want to visit somewhere visually stunning in Japan. Where should we go?
We’re returning to Japan after three years and have four nights in Tokyo but have an additional six days to spend. ⌘ Read more
Life lessons from Hannibal Lecter? The 10 literary characters who give the best advice
They may not be talking directly to you, but there is much to be learnt from advice dispatched by well-known characters from much-loved books. ⌘ Read more
Olympic champion tells Gout Gout to bide his time after sixth place finish
Reigning 200m Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo had some advice for teen star Gout Gout after the Australian finished sixth in his first Diamond League race. ⌘ Read more
We taste-tested 21 cans of supermarket tuna in oil and Sirena didn’t win
Good Food tin-fluencer Frank Sweet scours the Seven Seas for Australia’s tastiest canned tuna. More than 20 cans, pouches and one stinky office later, here’s how they ranked. ⌘ Read more
Tourism is booming in this developing country, but its airport hasn’t caught up
Visitor numbers have tripled, but if you’re passing through this airport expect long waits at immigration and security, and bring a book. ⌘ Read more
Stuck between a couple on a long haul, I expected one to swap seats. They didn’t
This couple has played the spare-middle-seat lottery – booking an aisle and window in the hope that no one takes the seat between them – and lost. I’m in it. For 14 hours. ⌘ Read more
DWTS Judge Shares the Most Obvious Advice for Season 35 Contestants
A Dancing With the Stars judge has shared some advice for the contestants of Season 35 of the show. The judge wants the contestants to give it their all. As of now, the cast of Dancing With the Stars Season 35 is taking shape. The upcoming installment will arrive later this year. Derek Hough has […]
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I don’t care about views on a long flight. Here’s why I always choose aisle
I’ve been on a few long-haul flights where the person at the window hasn’t left their seat once. ⌘ Read more
Alternative route to Japan offers great food and service – plus it’s cheaper
The economy seats might give off ’80s vibes, but the food, service and extraordinary baggage allowance make up for it. ⌘ Read more
Teak liquidators forced to seek advice over retentions owed to subbies
The liquidators of Teak Construction are seeking directions from the High Court on how to repay retentions owed to subcontractors of the failed Auckland business.
Teak Construction and four related companies were put into voluntary liquidation by their shareholders on March 2. ⌘ Read more
Ultra-processed foods linked to 58 per cent rise in dementia risk
Processed meats contribute most to cognitive decline, a new Harvard study has found. But some foods have the opposite effect. ⌘ Read more
The common carry-on items that could get you in trouble at the airport
It’s not just powdered chocolate and hair-removal devices that could slow you down the next time you’re passing through airport security. ⌘ Read more
Why winter veg tastes better – and the $3 bargain to buy now
As temperatures drop, winter vegetables actually get sweeter. Experts share the best seasonal buys, how to spot juicy fruit, and the $3 steal to grab now. ⌘ Read more
How hubris is hurting Hawthorn, and why Nick Watson should follow his own advice
After urging his opponent to “walk the walk” the player known as “The Wizard” had one kick and one handball in the second half. ⌘ Read more
OG Baywatch Star’s Advice for Reboot Cast Is Very Realistic
Original Baywatch star Carmen Electra recently shared advice for the cast of the upcoming reboot during the premiere of Scary Movie 6. She also addressed the possibility of appearing in the new series. Electra played Lani McKenzie for eight seasons on Baywatch. Carmen Electra says Baywatch reboot cast should ‘always be ready’ Carmen Electra, who […]
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Amazon Is Making an AI-Animated ‘Good Advice Cupcake’ TV Show. Its Original Creator Is Furious
Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent. ⌘ Read more
Lepionka fails in final court appeal attempt against Gibson Sheat
Lepionka & Co Investments has failed its latest attempt in a decade-long legal battle to sue its former law firm for allegedly negligent advice given 11 years ago.
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court followed the Court of Appeal and the High Court in dismissing Lepionka & Co Investments’ (LCIL) application for leave to appeal, concluding [a decade-long litigation](https://businessdesk. … ⌘ Read more
Google’s AI Search Results Will Now Turn To Reddit For ‘Expert Advice’
Google is updating AI Overviews and AI Mode to more prominently surface “Expert Advice” from public discussions, social platforms, forums, blogs, and Reddit. Engadget reports: Via a new “Expert Advice” section that can appear in AI responses, Google will display “a preview of perspectives from public online discussions, social media and … ⌘ Read more
How to Buy a Bike That’s the Right Size for You
Shopping for a bike that fits your body and suits your needs typically involves a lot of trial and error. Here’s our advice on how to make the process—and your ride—as painless as possible. ⌘ Read more
Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion
The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing malpractice.” ⌘ Read more
5 Reasons to Think Twice Before Using ChatGPT—or Any Chatbot—for Financial Advice
As people increasingly rely on AI chatbots for guidance, even on financial matters, a healthy dose of skepticism is critical. ⌘ Read more
The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money
We pooled advice from our team—and a few financial experts—so you can worry less and save more in these turbulent times. ⌘ Read more
Anthropic Asks Christian Leaders for Help Steering Claude’s Spiritual Development
Anthropic recently “hosted about 15 Christian leaders from Catholic and Protestant churches, academia, and the business world” for a two-day summit , reports the Washington Post:
Anthropic staff sought advice on how to steer Claude’s moral and spiritual development as the chatbot reacts to complex and unpredictable et … ⌘ Read more
Rogue AI Triggers Serious Security Incident At Meta
For the second time in the past month, an AI agent went rogue at Meta – this time giving an engineer incorrect advice that briefly exposed sensitive data. The Verge reports: A Meta engineer was using an internal AI agent, which Clayton described as “similar in nature to OpenClaw within a secure development environment,” to analyze a technical question another employee pos … ⌘ Read more
The “Are You Sure?” Problem: Why Your AI Keeps Changing Its Mind
The large language models that millions of people rely on for advice – ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini – will change their answers nearly 60% of the time when a user simply pushes back by asking “are you sure?,” according to a study by Fanous et al. that tested GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet, and Gemini 1.5 Pro across math and medical domains.
The behavior, known in the … ⌘ Read more
@pluralistic@pluralistic summing up my thoughts on where the current #DigitalSovereignty conversation is leading us towards:
I’m sorry. I know that when we talk about “digital sovereignty,” we’re obliged to talk about how we can build more data-centres that we can fill up with money-losing chips from American silicon monopolists in the hopes of destroying as many jobs as possible while blowing through our clean energy goals and enshittifying as much of our potable water as possible.
I don’t have any advice for how to do that. I’m sorry!
New Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol
An anonymous reader shares a report: Ever since the federal government began issuing the Dietary Guidelines in 1980, it has told Americans to limit themselves to one or two standard alcoholic drinks a day. Over time, the official advice morphed to no more than two drinks a day for men, and no more than one for women. No longer [non-paywalled source]. … ⌘ Read more
Google AI Overviews Put People at Risk of Harm With Misleading Health Advice
A Guardian investigation published Friday found that Google’s AI Overviews – the generative AI summaries that appear at the top of search results – are serving up inaccurate health information that experts say puts people at risk of harm. The investigation, which came after health groups, charities and professionals raise … ⌘ Read more
‘Why Academics Should Do More Consulting’
A group of researchers is calling on universities to treat consulting work as a strategic priority, arguing that bureaucratic obstacles and inconsistent policies have left a massive revenue stream largely untapped even as higher education institutions face mounting financial pressures. (Consulting work refers to academics offering their advice and expertise to outside organizations – industry, … ⌘ Read more
McKinsey Plots Thousands of Job Cuts in Slowdown for Consulting Industry
McKinsey, the consulting giant that has spent a century advising companies on how to cut costs and restructure operations, is now turning that advice inward as it plans to eliminate thousands of jobs across its non-client-facing departments over the next 18 to 24 months.
The firm’s leadership has discussed a roughly 10% headcount redu … ⌘ Read more
s it ever OK to leave a party or social event without saying goodbye?
We asked two experts for their advice on the etiquette of leaving a social gathering without notice and the best approaches to take if you do need to depart suddenly. ⌘ Read more
Pangallo eyed deputy’s job as Liberal MPs back Ashton Hurn
High-profile SA Liberal recruit Frank Pangallo admits he sought advice about becoming deputy leader of the party, despite the incumbent in that role saying the position is not vacant. ⌘ Read more
Emergency advice about snake bites now at your fingertips
As a new app is launched to provide first-aid advice for venomous bites and stings, a reptile expert urges people to learn how to respond in an emergency ahead of an expected spike in demand for antivenom over summer. ⌘ Read more
He’s King of romance, but what’s Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s marriage advice?
Shah Rukh Khan and fellow actor Kajol were in London for the unveiling of a new statue of them. ⌘ Read more
An Independent Effort Says AI Is the Secret To Topple 2-Party Power In Congress
Tony Isaac quotes a report from NPR: The rise of AI assistants is rewriting the rhythms of everyday life: People are feeding their blood test results into chatbots, turning to ChatGPT for advice on their love lives and leaning on AI for everything from planning trips to finishing homework assignments. Now, one or … ⌘ Read more
A Windows Update Broke Login Button, and Microsoft’s Advice is To Click Where It Used To Be
Microsoft has acknowledged that a recent Windows preview update, KB5064081, contains a bug that renders the password icon invisible on the lock screen, leaving users to click on what appears to be empty space to enter their credentials.
The issue affects Windows Insider channel users who instal … ⌘ Read more
Smart cars used as ‘weapons’ by domestic violence abusers
A new eSafety advisory warns Australians about technology-facilitated abuse and provides advice on how to protect themselves from it. ⌘ Read more
Minister urged to heed expert advice to avoid more Banksia Hill trouble
For most, the absence of youth detention from the headlines after years of chaos would have been an indication things were working well — but Monday’s troubling disturbance shows just how much still needs to be done. ⌘ Read more
Analyzing 47,000 ChatGPT Conversations Shows Echo Chambers, Sensitive Data - and Unpredictable Medical Advice
For nearly three years OpenAI has touted ChatGPT as a “revolutionary” (and work-transforming) productivity tool, reports the Washington Post.
But after analyzing 47,000 ChatGPT conversations, the Post found that users “are overwhelmingly turning to the chatbot for … ⌘ Read more
Ask Slashdot: Are There Any Good Android Tablets Out There?
Longtime Slashdot reader hadleyburg writes: For a user with an Android phone and who’s happy to stick within the Google ecosystem, an Android tablet might seem like the more obvious choice over an iPad. Of course, iPads are a lot more popular, and asking about Android tablets is likely to invite advice about sticking with what everyone else has.
The Slashdot … ⌘ Read more
My kitten won’t leave me old cat alone. Advice? ⌘ Read more
Most DevSecOps Advice Is Useless without Context—Here’s What Actually Works
Generic DevSecOps advice may sound good on paper, but it often fails in practice because it ignores team context, workflow, and environment-specific needs. Overloaded controls, broad policies, and misapplied tools disrupt the flow of development. And once flow breaks, security measures are the first to get bypassed. The way forward isn’t more rules but smarter… ⌘ Read more
Libera Chat receives legal advice that the Online Safety Act does not apply to them
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Advice on getting a deaf cat to quiet down at night? ⌘ Read more
Need advice. Found this guy alone around the house. It’s been a couple days and concerned he’s abandoned. ⌘ Read more
High-speed onion mist: Cutting technique and blade sharpness affect droplet spray, study shows
A new discovery about how cutting onions ejects pungent aerosols up to two-thirds of a meter into the air has led to practical advice for reducing the spray: Cut onions slowly with a sharpened blade or coat an onion in oil before cutting. ⌘ Read more