Wednesday Notes on Culture, Sports and Technology

Wednesday Notes on Culture, Sports and Technology


Montgomery Police Investigate Brawl on Alabama Riverfront

Police Investigate Alabama Riverfront Brawl
The Montgomery police are seeking the arrest of several people in connection with a fight that broke out over the weekend when a group of white boaters attacked a Black boat captain.

Remembering the Rappers We Lost

Remembering the Rappers We Lost
Biggie. Tupac. DMX. We pay tribute to 63 stars who died too young.

The second act of Gilbert Arenas

The second act of Gilbert Arenas
It is a glorious Sunday morning in the Valley, in a gated, sun-drenched community where homes range from ornate to ostentatious. Some are miniature castles with…

How Mixtapes Remixed Music History—and Its Future

How Mixtapes Remixed Music History—and Its Future
They started out as dubbed cassettes of live performances. Decades later, they’re still integral to the careers of emerging artists.

ESPN Strikes $2 Billion Sports-Betting Deal With Penn Entertainment

ESPN Strikes $2 Billion Sports-Betting Deal With Penn Entertainment
Penn’s Barstool Sportsbook app will be rebranded as ESPN Bet this fall as part of a 10-year agreement.

Slack gets interface makeover with a more unified approach including dedicated DMs

Slack gets interface makeover with a more unified approach including dedicated DMs | TechCrunch
The Slack interface was overdue for an overhaul, and the company announced a new unified approach including a page dedicated to DMs.

Google And Universal Music Group Negotiating Deal To License Artists’ Melodies And Voices For AI Deepfakes

Google And Universal Music Group Negotiating Deal To License Artists’ Melodies And Voices For AI Deepfakes
The phenomenon of artificial intelligence within pop music appears to be at a strange tipping point, as it’s easier and easier for fans to use technology to imitate famous artists’ voices, delivery styles, and even lyrics. Right now, there’s a whole cottage YouTube industry of AI cover versions — de…

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