Bookmarks 2026-01-14T16:41:47.727Z
by Owen Kibel
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Bookmarks for 2026-01-14T16:41:47.727Z
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Stanford Researchers Develop New Material That Changes Color and Texture Like an Octopus Added: Jan 14, 2026
Stanford Researchers Develop New Material That Changes Color and Texture Like an Octopus
Site: SciTechDaily
Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a soft material that can rapidly shift its surface texture and color at extremely fine scales. Octopus and cuttlefish are masters of disguise. Many species can quickly shift both the col
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Israel Allegedly PAYING $900K To Social Media Influencers - YouTube Added: Jan 14, 2026
Israel Allegedly PAYING $900K To Social Media Influencers
Site: YouTube
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Leftist SHOT IN FACE By Ice, Loses Eye AND Charged For Assault On Officer | Tim Pool
Site: YouTube
They called him peaceful but he was running at ICE agents while they were being attacked and trying to arrest someone. this was clearly a de-arrest attempt g...
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THEY JUST PROVED IT
Site: YouTube
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Tim Cook just 'confirmed' Android is cool - SamMobile Added: Jan 14, 2026
Tim Cook just 'confirmed' Android is cool
Site: SamMobile
Apple’s decision to rely on Google Gemini for its AI models highlights Android’s long-standing strengths in generative AI.
You may have heard that Elon Musk isn’t happy about Google and Apple recently signing a multi-year agreement. But what exactly does he oppose? What are Apple and Google cooking up, and what could it mean for iPhone users, and even Samsung?
In short, Apple and Google issued a joint statement two days ago confirming that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google Gemini models and cloud technology. In other words, Apple’s AI, including Siri, will be powered by Google tech.
Apple is rather late to the AI game, and something had to change if the company wanted to remain competitive in this emerging market. The iPhone maker says that, after careful evaluation, it concluded Google’s AI technology provides the strongest foundation for Apple Foundation Models.
That said, Apple insists that “Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading privacy standards.”
Regardless, Apple sort of admitted in a roundabout way that Google's AI platform, and in turn Android, is pretty awesome when it comes to generative AI.
Joint Statement: Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a…— News from Google (@NewsFromGoogle) January 12, 2026
Similarly, some of Samsung’s Galaxy AI features, such as Now Brief, rely on Google technology, but user data is stored and processed on-device through the Personal Data Engine.
Other Galaxy AI tools are more limited if users choose on-device processing only, so it remains to be seen how Apple will handle user data overall, and how much of it will actually be processed on-device versus in the cloud. The Samsung and Apple AI experiences may become similar.
Either way, Apple should finally begin delivering on its AI promises and could start becoming genuinely competitive, even against Samsung, which has enjoyed a generous head start in the AI race.
An upgraded Siri powered by Google technology is expected to be announced later this year. Still, time will tell just how many new Google AI-driven features Apple may introduce by the end of 2026. The competition is heating up, and Samsung may also have to step up its AI game.
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The new biologists treating LLMs like an alien autopsy Added: Jan 14, 2026
The new biologists treating LLMs like an alien autopsy
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President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony, Jan. 14, 2026
Site: YouTube
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Google Gemini just pulled further ahead of ChatGPT — here’s what it can now do with your Gmail and Photos | Tom's Guide Added: Jan 14, 2026
Google Gemini just pulled further ahead of ChatGPT — here’s what it can now do with your Gmail and Photos
Site: Tom's Guide
Gemini just got personal — Google’s new AI can now reason across your Gmail, Photos and Search
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The Iranian People Will Lose Without Help Added: Jan 14, 2026
The Iranian People Will Lose Without Help
Winston Churchill had a slip of paper that said, “Action this Day.” If the Iranian revolution is to succeed, its allies need to adopt Churchill’s sense of urgency.
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Iran Cracks Down. Where Are the Western Protests? - WSJ Added: Jan 14, 2026
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Four Myths About the Capture of Nicolás Maduro - WSJ Added: Jan 14, 2026
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Trump Captivates the Globe - WSJ Added: Jan 14, 2026
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Introducing the ‘Trump Corollary’ - WSJ Added: Jan 14, 2026
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The Intifada Comes to Australia - WSJ Added: Jan 14, 2026
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Trump’s Foreign Policy Is Surprisingly Good for the World - WSJ Added: Jan 14, 2026
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Will Trump’s Resolve in Venezuela Hold Up? - WSJ Added: Jan 14, 2026
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Leftist Legal Observers Scam EXPOSED, Leftists Are Using ADVANCED Tactics In MN ft. Amber Duke
Site: YouTube
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Gen Z Men Have "Approach Anxiety" and are SCARED To Talk to Women, w/ Isabel Brown & Hayley Caronia
Site: YouTube
Megyn Kelly is joined by Isabel Brown, host of "The Isabel Brown Show," and Hayley Caronia, host of "Nightly Scroll," to discuss Gen Z men having “approach a...
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Megyn Kelly Praises "Landman" for Viral Scene Over Pronouns, with Isabel Brown
Site: YouTube
Megyn Kelly praises "Landman" for viral scene over pronouns, with Isabel Brown.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday: https://bit.ly/3Aw93ywWatch full cli...
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Iran Tensions Rise, CBS Flop, and "Landman" Slams Pronouns, with Emily Jashinsky, Brown and Caronia
Site: YouTube
Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of "After Party," to discuss how close we might be to American intervention in Iran, neocons cheering the pote...
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Dr. Gad Saad on Avoiding Liberal Brain Rot - Curing the Woke Mind Virus
Site: YouTube
Evolutionary psychologist and author Gad Saad sits down with Miranda Devine to talk about how the left has been brainwashed by the emotional parasite known a...
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When writing code is no longer the bottleneck | InfoWorld Added: Jan 14, 2026
When writing code is no longer the bottleneck
Site: InfoWorld
What if writing code becomes something that happens over days and weeks, rather than weeks, months, or even years?
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Denmark, Greenland failed to win the Trump team over - POLITICO Added: Jan 14, 2026
**Denmark, Greenland failed to win the Trump team over **
Site: POLITICO
The U.S. allies hoped meeting senior Trump officials would diffuse tensions and tough talk on Greenland. It didn’t.
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Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'Be alone, that is the secret of invention; be alone, that is when ideas are born...' - The Economic Times Added: Jan 14, 2026
Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'Be alone, that is the secret of invention; be alone, that is when ideas are born...' - The Economic Times
Nikola Teslas famous quote about solitude reflects his belief that true innovation is born from deep focus and independent thought. He felt that silence and isolation allowed ideas to develop without distraction, a principle that closely matched his own habit of mentally designing inventions before building them. Teslas life and breakthroughs in electricity and engineering show how strongly he relied on solitude as a foundation for creativity and invention.
Nikola Tesla remains one of history’s most influential scientific minds, whose ideas continue to shape modern life through electricity, wireless communication, and engineering systems used across the world. His thoughts on creativity and invention are still widely shared today, especially in discussions around independent thinking and focus. One quote that captures his philosophy clearly is: “Be alone, that is the secret of invention; be alone, that is when ideas are born.” The line is not just inspirational in tone but closely mirrors how Tesla lived and worked throughout his extraordinary career.What Tesla Meant by This QuoteTesla believed that true innovation begins in silence and concentration. According to his thinking, solitude allows the mind to function without distraction, pressure, or outside influence. He felt that ideas take shape when a person is free to think deeply, question existing systems, and imagine alternatives. For Tesla, invention did not begin in a laboratory full of activity, but in moments of stillness where thought could flow uninterrupted.The quote also reflects Tesla’s confidence in his inner vision. He was known for developing complete machines in his mind, testing them mentally before constructing them in reality. This process required intense focus and long periods of being alone. In his view, constant interaction and noise weakened original thought, while solitude strengthened it.126509629 A Life Shaped by Independent ThoughtBorn in 1856 in Smiljan, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Tesla showed signs of brilliance early in life. He grew up fluent in several languages and displayed a strong imagination from childhood. His mother, known for her practical inventions at home, influenced his creative thinking, while his father’s discipline shaped his work ethic. Tesla often relied on self-study and imagination, learning as much outside classrooms as within them.As he pursued electrical engineering in Europe, Tesla became deeply interested in electricity, especially the potential of alternating current. Even during periods of illness and financial struggle, he continued to think obsessively about electrical systems, often alone and detached from social life. These years of solitary reflection laid the groundwork for his later breakthroughs.126542051 Solitude Behind Major Scientific BreakthroughsTesla’s move to the United States in 1884 marked a turning point. While his brief association with Thomas Edison ended due to conflicting views, his later partnership with George Westinghouse helped bring his ideas to the world. According to the Tesla Memorial Society of New York, it was Westinghouse who fully recognized Tesla’s brilliance and supported the development of his alternating current system.Despite these partnerships, Tesla remained personally isolated. He preferred working independently, trusting his imagination more than group consensus. Many of his patents and discoveries were the result of long periods of solitary thinking, where ideas matured fully before being shared.Beyond his work on alternating current, Nikola Tesla made lasting contributions across multiple scientific fields. He invented the Tesla coil in 1891, a device still used in radio, television, and electronic equipment, and conducted pioneering experiments in high-frequency and high-voltage electricity. Tesla was also an early innovator in wireless communication, remote control, robotics, and radio technology, with the US Supreme Court later recognising his priority in radio-related patents.Nikola Tesla died in New York in 1943, largely alone, but his legacy is anything but isolated. His inventions power the modern world, and his reflections on solitude remain relevant for anyone seeking originality, focus, and meaningful innovation.
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Jupiter's hidden depths: Simulation suggests planet holds 1.5 times more oxygen than the sun Added: Jan 14, 2026
Jupiter's hidden depths: Simulation suggests planet holds 1.5 times more oxygen than the sun
Spectacular clouds swirl across the surface of Jupiter. These clouds contain water, just like Earth's, but are much denser on the gas giant—so thick that no spacecraft has been able to measure exactly what lies beneath.
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Crew-11 Entering Dragon, Closing Hatch Soon on NASA+ - NASA
Added: Jan 14, 2026Crew-11 Entering Dragon, Closing Hatch Soon on NASA+ - NASA
Site: NASA
NASA’s live coverage is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency’s YouTube channel for the return of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission.
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Nvidia CEO delivers biblical-scale reality check on AI - TheStreet Added: Jan 14, 2026
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I'm a creator and my new favorite Linux distro is multimedia perfection - here's why | ZDNET
Added: Jan 14, 2026I'm a creator and my new favorite Linux distro is multimedia perfection - here's why
Site: ZDNET
Several Linux distributions are specifically geared towards multimedia creators, but Modicia OS stands out to me for several reasons.
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Elon Musk on X: "She almost killed him" / X Added: Jan 14, 2026
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You Gotta Have Boundaries
Site: YouTube
Jack Wallen briefly talks about the overwhelming success of Me And My Muse and then discusses how important it is to set boundaries for yourself.Oops - forgo...
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Scientists Used AI to Decode Crow Sounds — What They Found About Humans Is Terrifying
Site: YouTube
You think you’re being watched by satellites and smartphones—but the real surveillance network is perched on power lines above your head.Scientists recently ...
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Amazon.com: Jack Wallen: books, biography, latest update Added: Jan 14, 2026
Jack Wallen: books, biography, latest update
Site: Amazon.com
Follow Jack Wallen and explore their bibliography from Amazon's Jack Wallen Author Page.
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Jack Wallen (@jlwallen.bsky.social) — Bluesky
Added: Jan 14, 2026Jack Wallen (@jlwallen.bsky.social)
Site: Bluesky Social
Writer, actor, filmmaker, Linux guru, and proud member of GenX. I am a non-binary breaker of norms and refuse to be forced into a box. My North Star is a combination of creativity, kindness, and cats. I fart rainbows and wear ball gowns for sport.
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Mamdani remarks on synagogues highlight fault line between antisemitism and anti-Zionism | The Times of Israel
Added: Jan 14, 2026Mamdani remarks on synagogues highlight fault line between antisemitism and anti-Zionism | The Times of Israel
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Crew-11 Dragon splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
Site: YouTube
Due to a medical situation with one of the Crew-11 astronauts, the crew is heading home ahead of schedule on Dragon Following the earlier undocking, Dragon i...
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Why Trump doesn’t need to own Greenland to build Golden Dome
Site: POLITICO
Much of the president’s signature defense shield isn’t even supposed to be based on land.
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Why people believe misinformation even when they’re told the facts Added: Jan 14, 2026
Why people believe misinformation even when they’re told the facts
Site: The Conversation
Misinformation is not just a content problem, but an emotional and structural one.
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