OTR Backup 05/18/2025

• Cartoon: Universal prescription

  A cartoon by Clay Bennett. Related |� ‘That's BS’: Democratic lawmaker rips RFK Jr. over research ...

• Your Chrome and Android devices just got useful assistive features for free - here's what's new | ZDNET

• Nest Hub problems strike owners: Is your smart display broken? - Android Authority

  Over the past week, a number of reports have surfaced of Nest Hub displays refusing to boot, but a fix should be on the way soon.

• Google is readying its AI Mode search tool for primetime | Mashable

  See all the latest AI news of the week, from Google's AI mode showing up in odd places to the new Pope's surprising views on artificial intelligence.

• Billie Eilish Met Gala 2025: The AI controversy explained

  The Billie Eilish Met Gala 2025 look controversy shows that stunning AI fake photos manipulate public opinion.

• Fake ChatGPT sites can put your data and devices at risk — here’s how to spot them | Tom's Guide

• ‘History saved!’ Canadians are relieved after Canadian Tire plans to buy Hudson’s Bay trademarks for $30M - NOW Toronto

  Canadians online are praising Canadian Tire, after it announced it would buy Hudson’s Bay brand trademarks for $30 million.

• Cows run loose on Highway 400 creating udder chaos

  Traffic in both directions along Highway 400 was slow moo-ving Friday due to an unusual sight as a group of cows were spotted running loose near Aurora.

• Microsoft’s Command Palette is a powerful launcher for apps, search, and more | The Verge

  Microsoft has quietly launched a new launcher for Windows, through its PowerToys apps. Command Palette is targeted at developers and Windows power users.

• Apple blocks ‘Fortnite’ worldwide, including iPhone app updates | Cult of Mac

  "Fortnite" goes offline worldwide for iPhone users after Apple blocks the popular game from a global update.

• Analyst projects $3,500 iPhone price after Trump sends message to Tim Cook

• This new VPN technology doesn’t want to know who you are – that’s why NymVPN stands out from the crowd | PCWorld

  If you want to be sure that you can’t be tracked online, a decentralized VPN service which doesn’t need your email address to sign up or log in is the best choice. This is how it works.

• These 6 products helped me cut ties with cable - and save $1,200 a year | ZDNET

• I Used 'Cover Your Tracks' to See What's Following Me Online, and Yikes | Lifehacker

• Trend alert: ChatGPT is turning Reddit usernames into images | Mashable

  In the latest viral ChatGPT image trend, Reddit users are asking ChatGPT to turn their usernames into images — and the results are wild.

• ‘They can deny anybody for anything,’ Toronto woman barred U.S. entry for flight layover, immigration lawyer responds - NOW Toronto

  What began as a fun trip for herself to Brazil ended in confusion and frustration for Nur Omar, a Canadian citizen who was denied entry into the United States for a flight layover.

• It's Breathtaking How Fast AI Is Screwing Up the Education System

  Thanks to a new breed of chatbots, American stupidity is escalating at an advanced pace.

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