It's no secret that dogs are man's best friend. And while our furry friends may do something every now and again to frustrate us, at the end of the day we can't help but love them. One man from the US just highlighted how special the bond between people and their pets really is, by sharing a heartwarming story on Twitter about his heroic dog, Hank. The man, who goes by the name Ulysses S. Cocksman, started his tale by posting an adorable photo of Hank as a puppy, which he says was taken six years ago. He continued to explain how his wife had been reminded earlier that day of a time six years ago when Hank had eaten her brand new Vans trainers. They had laughed about how silly their dog could be sometimes - but little did they know he was about to do something incredible. A few hours after the reminder popped up on social media, the wife and children were all tucked up in bed, as the dad stayed up to finish watching a movie. Around midnight, he claims Hank began barking loudly. … [Read more...] about Hero dog proves he’s a ‘very good boy’ by saving entire family from massive fire
Mum’s boyfriend beat boy, 2, so violently he’s in a permanent vegetative state
A thug battered his lover's two-year-old boy so violently he's now in a permanent vegetative state and unable to feel anything other than pain. Adam Thomas, 28, left Thomas Sullivan with severe head trauma, a lacerated liver, multiple fractures and a burn after the vicious attack. The toddler will now suffer permanent mental and physical disabilities because of the abuse. Thomas was dating the boy's mother Denise Rae Watson, 26, at the time, September last year. The yob was given two back-to-back life sentences in February - the first for the horrific abuse of the toddler and the second for kicking his three-year-old sister Amery on another occasion. Now the siblings' furious aunty, Sarah Sullivan, said: "He's only responsive to pain. "[Thomas] breathes on his own, and then he stops. He’s not doing well. He’s going to live, but they said we need to prepare for him to be in this state for the rest of his life." Amery suffered stomach injuries and fractures to her pelvis and … [Read more...] about Mum’s boyfriend beat boy, 2, so violently he’s in a permanent vegetative state
Cooler Master’s MH-751 gaming headset has dropped to a new low price at $62
The brand new Cooler Master MH-751 gaming headset is down to $61.99 on Amazon. This headset normally sells for around $80 and sometimes as high as $90. The previous best low we've ever seen was a brief drop to $70 back in February, but today's deal is the best price yet. While only a couple months old, the MH-751 have very positive reviews for the few users who have taken the plunge already. They have 40mm neodymium drivers for a full, balanced sound. The headset is designed for comfort with swiveling ear cups, plush cushions, and leatherette padding. You can use them on any platform where you can plug in via the 3.5mm jack, and the omni-directional boom mic gives you crystal-clear communication by reducing background noises and isolating your voice. The swiveling cups also go well with the detachable cable and mic to give you a foldable design that's easy to travel with. See on AmazonThis post may contain affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more details. … [Read more...] about Cooler Master’s MH-751 gaming headset has dropped to a new low price at $62
Apple’s vision for streaming TV will be the star of its Monday event — here’s everything we know
Apple's been making it rain all over Hollywood for more than a year. On Monday, we may finally find out what its $1 billion-plus worth of TV shows is all about. The company is expected to unveil its rumored video service, as well as a news subscription service, at an event March 25 in the Steve Jobs theater at its Cupertino, California, campus. Its pipeline of original programs with big stars -- including at least five shows that have wrapped shooting -- has been fueling speculation for more than a year. Reportedly, Apple also has been scrambling to lock in deals with networks like HBO, Starz, Showtime and CBS to offer other programming alongside its own originals. A report Saturday indicated that HBO was on board, after it previously had been reported as a possible holdout. With most of its originals still being made, Apple's strategy may start out as more of a storefront selling discounted bundles of other companies' streaming services. (Just not … [Read more...] about Apple’s vision for streaming TV will be the star of its Monday event — here’s everything we know
AIs are being trained on racist data – and it’s starting to show
Machine learning algorithms process vast quantities of data and spot correlations, trends and anomalies, at levels far beyond even the brightest human mind. But as human intelligence relies on accurate information, so too do machines. Algorithms need training data to learn from. This training data is created, selected, collated and annotated by humans. And therein lies the problem. Bias is a part of life, and something that not a single person on the planet is free from. There are, of course, varying degrees of bias – from the tendency to be drawn towards the familiar, through to the most potent forms of racism. Love tech? You should go to TNW2019 Find out why See more This bias can, and often does, find its way into AI platforms. This happens completely under the radar and through no concerted effort from engineers. BDJ spoke to Jason Bloomberg, President of Intellyx, a leading industry analyst and author of ‘The Agile Architecture Revolution’, on the dangers … [Read more...] about AIs are being trained on racist data – and it’s starting to show