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LedgerLocal: a private invoice reader for Indian freelancers, running on Gemma 4
A private invoice reader for Indian freelancers and small businesses. Drop in receipt photos, screenshots or PDF invoices. Your Mac reads the text, Google's open-weight Gemma 4 model running locally in llama.cpp pulls out the fields, and…
Fake Linda and me: the Agatha Christie-worthy mystery of the fraudster who stole my byline
It started with an entirely ordinary interaction on LinkedIn. Someone had tagged me in a post, saying how much they'd enjoyed contributing to a New York Post article I'd written about “chronoworking”. As the author of a book about…
The Celebrity Traitors' latest banished star has 'best reaction so far' to Traitor reveal
The Celebrity Traitors continued on Friday (16 October) as Maya Jama, King Kenny and James Acaster continued to wreak havoc, with the trio having to murder a Faithful in plain sight at the end of the episode. The instalment also saw the latest…
James Cameron Posts Picture of Iron Man Surrounded by Na'vi After Avengers: Endgame Takes the Box Office Crown Back from Avatar
James Cameron celebrated Avengers: Endgame beating Avatar at the box office with another social media post after the two movies traded places yet again. The director behind the smash-hit sci-fi franchise brought Iron Man to the world of Pandora…
Developer Makes Last-Minute Call to Pull Public Steam Demo for Its Anime Drinking Game Amid Fears Surrounding AI Copycats
The developer behind Russian roulette anime game Drunken Goddess Reflux has canceled its plans for a public Steam demo, citing concerns over potential AI copycats. Alliance Arts and Who You's path to launch has seemingly been mostly bump-free since…
Burgundy midi skirts are the polished style you'll wear from day to night - try Primark's £16 pleated design
It's officially autumn (can you believe Halloween is round the corner?) which means we're now giving our wardrobe a *major* refresh. As we update our outfits for the new season, we're looking for pieces of clothing which are both fashionable and…
Heartstopper's Joe Locke 'challenged' himself with very different role in new British thriller
Joe Locke first rose to fame back in 2022, when he landed the lead role of Charlie Spring in Netflix's Heartstopper. The series became a huge hit with both fans and critics, winning a number of awards for writing, performances and production. Now…
Rappler's Gelo Gonzales named 2026 East-West Center Jefferson Fellow
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler senior multimedia reporter Gelo Gonzales, who covers technology and its impact on society, is among 12 journalists selected for the East-West Center's 2026 Jefferson Fellowships. This year's fellowship, themed…
Plants move to get away from their decaying brethren
A new discovery reveals how plants protect themselves from microbes in rotting material Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American Inc. Privacy Policy. We leverage third…
Exclusive: Wicker star recalls hilarious 'out of body' experience filming with Alexander Skarsgård
With a unique narrative and a stacked cast led by British favourite Olivia Colman, Wicker is understandably one of the most anticipated films that is set to be released in the UK before the year ends. Based on Ursula Wills-Jones's 2008 short story…
No Spoilers' - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Captain Price Actor Sends Message to Fans as Campaign Praise Rolls in
Barry Sloane, the actor behind Call of Duty's Captain Price, has shared a message with fans as praise for Modern Warfare 4's campaign rolls in. Early reactions to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's story mode have filled social media feeds in the…
How the Rugby World Cup is driving Australia's next luxury hotel boom
If you've ever seen the tag “Official Hotel Partner” linking a hospitality chain to a major sporting event and thought, “What does that mean for me?”, then the 2027 Rugby World Cup might just be the time to find out. IHG…
Shivnarine Chanderpaul On West Indies Cricket Revival
Legendary West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul discusses the recent white-ball success against India, expressing optimism for the team's future in Test cricket and praising Shai Hope's leadership. Former West Indies skipper Shivnarine…
Battlefield 6 Devs Promise Fix for 'Secuty' Cosmetic Typo, Explain That Skin With 5 Pistols Was 'Intentional
The Battlefield 6 team has responded after players took aim at a few controversial cosmetics added in Season 5. Battlefield Studios took to its official Discord server to offer background information on two skins that caused a stir with the launch…
The Best Deals Today: Cyberpunk 2077 for Switch 2, Pikmin 4, Star Wars Zero Company, and More
A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on Pikmin 4, Cyberpunk 2077 for Switch 2, Doom: The Dark Ages, Star Wars Zero Company, and more. Check out our top picks for Saturday, October 17, below. Walmart has digital copies of Pikmin 4…
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