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11 hours ago
- Buzz Feed
Parents Share Modern Kids Safety Tips
Parenting has NEVER been easy, but with every generation, keeping kids safe seems to become more difficult, especially as technology continues to rapidly evolve. Oftentimes, though, when parents come up with safety "hacks" that work for their families, they (thankfully) share them with others... That's why when TikTok user @paigecatherinejoh said, "Tell me something you teach your kids to help keep them safe. I'm not talking about 'Don't talk to strangers.' Give me some good stuff..." Thousands of parents flooded the comments with the unique, and in some cases, "controversial" ways they keep their kids safe. From secret codes to situational awareness — here are 23 of their most helpful responses: "My phone number is the password to my kids' tablet. That way they have it memorized, and know to look for a mom with kids or an employee at a front desk if they need to use it." —stinie17 "I've taught my kids that in an emergency situation, 'Don't tell the cops anything but tell the paramedics everything.'" "In our home, our kids can't go swimming unless mom or dad gives them a high five first. That way, we always know when they are going in the water." "My kids and I have a code for when they're invited somewhere, but don't want to go. It's 'Did you clean the bathroom?' If they answer 'Yes,' it means they want to go, and 'No' means they don't." "If they answer 'No,' I step in and be the 'bad guy' who won't let them do whatever it is they don't actually want to do."—dennisdamenace2.0 "We save family members in our phone under the names our kids call them instead of what we call them. So, for example, if something happens, they can grab our phones and say, 'Hey Siri, call Nana.'" "Sometimes I pretend to forget how to get home from my job or from their school and ask them to direct me home. That way, I know they could find their house if needed." "Our rule is 'Touch the car.' As SOON as kids can walk, teach them that they must touch/hold a specific spot on the car when you're loading and unloading. Our spot was the fuel tank door." "Make it a habit with zero exceptions from day one. Parking lots are a maze of drivers who can't see little kids in front of or behind them."—raising2wildthings "Get inserts for your kids' shoes that hide AirTags. Kidnappers will always change their clothes, but they almost never change their shoes." "Instead of just telling my kid, 'Don't talk to strangers,' I quiz her with 'if' situations, such as 'If an adult asks you to help them find their dog, what would you do?'" "No secrets. We've taught our kids that if an adult ever asks them to keep a secret, they come straight to Mama or Dada. It might ruin the occasional surprise or game from a well-intentioned friend or family member, but it keeps them safe from the terrible things most likely to be done by someone you know and trust." "Tell your kids that there is no reason an adult should ever ask them to keep a secret, ESPECIALLY if they aren't supposed to tell their parents."—benyo525 "I've always told my kids that a grown-up isn't going to ask a child for help. If anything, they'd ask a child to get another grown-up." "I told my toddler if she ever finds a pill on the ground, she can give it to mommy or daddy and get whatever candy she wants in return!" "I have taught my kids it's okay to talk back (respectfully)! Especially when it comes to family members who think it's fine to be disrespectful to kids because they think they should just take it." "My rule is, 'If you give respect, you get respect.' I don't care about your age."—bakerterri "Instead of saying 'Stay where I can see you,' I tell my kids, 'Stay where you can see me.' If they can see me, I can see them." "Teaching your daughters, 'Oh he's teasing you because he likes you' is BS! If a boy likes you, he'll treat you with respect. If he's mean to you, he's just a mean boy!" "We quiz each other on what everyone is wearing and how to describe who is with us, so 'Mom has glasses, blue shorts, and a Minnie Mouse shirt,' 'Baby sister is wearing a pink dress and pink shoes,' etc. This way, if anyone is lost, we all know how to find them." —tempestinacupoftea "I taught my kids this rhyme: 'This is my body, this is my face, these are my boundaries, this is my space. If you want to hold my hand, you have to ask me first. If you want to give me a hug, you have to ask me first, and when it's my turn, I'll ask you too because you respect me and I respect you.'" "Not me, but my mom told me about the boys she liked when she was young, the good partners she had, AND the bad ones." "Call me paranoid, but I have a binder that contains my kid's birth certificate, social security card, a copy of their passport, their most recent school photo, several strands of hair from their brush with the root attached, a few baby teeth, their last dental x-ray, a set of their fingerprints, and photos of their birth marks as well as their locations." "It might be overkill, but I'd rather have too much info rather than not enough."—katysaidso "A police officer once told me that if I take my kids out in public with their school uniforms still on, I should cover the school's emblem, and if they're wearing a school jacket, turn it inside out. Strangers don't need to know where your kids go to school." "Take a picture of your child before entering any kind of crowded place or event — amusement park, aquarium, fair, etc. God forbid they go missing, but if they do, you have an up-to-date picture to show the authorities, including the exact clothes they were wearing when they disappeared." —unapologetically_kc_ "I've taught my kids not to worry about strange people as much as strange behavior. The people most likely to hurt your babies aren't going to be strangers." "I'm teaching my kids to cuss if someone tries to kidnap them! My kids are not normally allowed to cuss, but if someone tries to take them/grab them, they are supposed to scream and cuss at the top of their lungs." "When a kid just says 'No' or 'Let go', etc., in public, people might think they're just throwing a tantrum with parents, but if they are screaming, 'I don't know you, get your f*cking hands off me,' etc., heads will turn!"—sissydenise94 Did any of these kids' safety tips surprise you? What are some creative ways you've kept your children safe? Tell us in the comments or answer anonymously using the form below!
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Amid AI boom, veteran analyst reboots AMD, Supermicro stock price targets
Nvidia (NVDA) stock typically hogs all the AI spotlight, but if you look at the bigger picture, two other names deserve a deeper look. AMD (AMD) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock have been silently positioning themselves at the heart of AI's next big upgrade cycle. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The former is pushing for new GPUs to hyperscalers, desperate for an alternative, while the latter is building the racks that make all that horsepower usable at scale. With that said, a bold and fresh analyst take this week shows why these tech giants are poised to chip away at Nvidia's massive lead. Image source: Cheng/Getty Images One thing is clear from recent weeks: Nvidia's AI crown isn't as untouchable as it looks on paper. AMD, in particular, has been showing that it isn't content playing second fiddle. CEO Lisa Su recently dropped a bombshell at the company's big "Advancing AI" event, unveiling the new Instinct MI350 series. These powerful new GPUs are built to supercharge AI, delivering up to four times more compute performance and a 35× boost in inference. More importantly, the top AI juggernauts in Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI are already kicking the tires on these chips. That shows the bellwethers in the hyperscaler space are itching for a serious Nvidia alternative. Related: Cathie Wood makes surprising chip bet as AI battle heats up While AMD fires up the accelerator race, Supermicro is locking down the racks to run them. Though it was primarily a key player in motherboards and chassis, Supermicro now considers itself a leading hyperscale AI systems powerhouse. Last month, Saudi-based DataVolt signed a jaw-dropping $20 billion multi-year deal to deploy Supermicro's liquid-cooled GPU racks across AI campuses in Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Such an enormous order indicates that Supermicro's modular, dense, and energy-efficient designs are critical in powering AI mega-centers. Nvidia still calls the shots in the AI space, but AMD's MI350X ramp and Supermicro's hyperscale push highlight room for major competition. More Tech Stock News: Analyst reboots IonQ stock price target for surprising reasonApple could make big change to Siri, delight fansVeteran analyst issues big Broadcom call, shakes up AI stock race And with the MI400 series and Helios AI Rack on deck for next year, it's clear AMD and Supermicro are gunning to rewrite the script on AI. Mizuho's latest bullish note shows how AMD and Supermicro offer strong upside for chipmakers looking to feed AI's insatiable compute appetite. Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh stuck with his Outperform call on AMD stock but raised his 12-month price target to $152 from $135. That implies a 10.2% bump from Thursday's close at $137.91 and a 12.6% increase from the previous price target. Rakesh called out a "slightly better MI355X ramp" in the second half of this year. That's huge, considering the new Instinct series is arguably AMD's most promising play at challenging Nvidia's AI accelerator dominance. Hyperscalers want alternatives, and AMD's open-standard hardware is firmly on their radars. Related: Analyst reboots AMD stock price target on chip update Still, Mizuho didn't sugarcoat everything. It left its near-term numbers mostly unchanged, keeping the June-quarterly sales forecast at $7.40 billion and EPS at 47 cents, both just shy of consensus. For the full year, Rakesh has trimmed its EPS slightly to $3.90. Nevertheless, the real story is what happens next, with AMD's robust margin mix and high-end AI chips offsetting any short-term softness. Over at Supermicro, Rakesh sees plenty to like, too. He nudged his price target to $47 from $40, a healthy 17.5% bump, while keeping a Neutral rating. The veteran analyst believes the demand for AI servers is running hot. Sizeable shipments for Tier-2 Microsoft Azure partners, plus a steady drumbeat of orders for Supermicro's liquid-cooled GPU, point to an excellent runway ahead. Also, Rakesh models the Saudi Arabia DataVolt deal, adding $2.5 billion in annual sales starting next year, highlighting a massive ramp-up in top-line expansion. Related: Google's quiet AI win spells trouble for Amazon The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Veteran Tesla analyst drops 4-word call
Tesla (TSLA) stockholders have been through the ringer this year Pulverized by falling sales, political sideshows, and the competition chomping away at its lead, Elon Musk's EV behemoth hasn't given Tesla bulls much to cheer about lately. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter However, a key update suggests things could potentially turn around. With Wall Street's patience wearing thin, even the slightest hint of stability could propel the EV giant ahead and help it regain its 2025 has been mostly a bruising cautionary tale. Related: Veteran analyst drops jaw-dropping Tesla stock target Perhaps the biggest headline this year for the EV pioneer has been its long-hyped robotaxi push. Following years of teasing and bold predictions from Musk, Tesla finally launched a pilot fleet in Austin in late June. In that, we saw a handful of Model Ys zipping around a tight geofenced zone, at just $4.20 a ride under the watchful eyes of safety monitors. Early footage reinvigorated the die-hard Tesla fans. However, it didn't take long for things to go the other way. Clips of wrong-way turns, sudden stops, and near misses with pedestrians spread like wildfire, landing the trials on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's radar. Suddenly, Tesla's camera-only approach looked a lot more risky than revolutionary. Moreover, the topsy-turvy rollout came as Tesla's European sales slid. In the Nordics, registrations plummeted over 60% in June. In Sweden, things were even worse, plunging 64%. Across the broader EU, deliveries tanked over 40% in May as aggressive Chinese competitors like BYD kept winning price wars. Also, you can forget the Musk factor. The CEO's outspoken political takes have done him hardly any favors this year. His public fallout with former ally President Donald Trump has become a nightmare for Tesla stockholders, with Trump threatening to yank the federal subsidies that have kept Tesla afloat for the better part of its history. More Tech Stock News: Google's quiet AI win spells trouble for AmazonApple could make big change to Siri, delight fansVeteran analyst issues big Broadcom call, shakes up AI stock race For perspective, Tesla has pulled in a whopping $10 billion in regulatory-credit sales or more since 2019 alone, amounting to a third of its net income over that period. According to Deepwater Asset Management analyst Gene Munster, Tesla stock may have just turned a corner. Related: Veteran Tesla bull drops surprising 3-word verdict on robotaxi ride He believes the company's latest second-quarter delivery numbers point to a bottom for the struggling EV powerhouse. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Munster summed up the relief many investors felt: "We're at the bottom here." He said that Tesla's Q2 deliveries came in roughly 4% higher than market expectations, landing close to 384,000 vehicles. Though that's still down about 13% compared to last year, it wasn't the nightmare some had been bracing for. The stock jumped nearly 5% on Wednesday as traders bet the worst might be behind Tesla, though it later gave back those gains. Additionally, analysts at Goldman Sachs expected just 365,000 deliveries, which meant the actual figure cleared a very low bar, potentially leading to a much-needed bounce for the stock. Nevertheless, the Q2 total was still down year-over-year, but was up 14% from Q1, suggesting a possible stabilization heading into the back half of this year. Tesla's best-selling Model 3 and Model Y made up the lion's share of the numbers, accounting for nearly 374,000 of the cars delivered. Other models added close to 10,000 more. Still, Tesla's road ahead remains bumpy. Competition from cheaper Chinese EVs continues to clip away at its market share, while CEO Musk's divisive political moves continue to spark protests and backlash in key markets. For now, though, Munster's call that "we're at the bottom" is exactly what Tesla bulls wanted to hear. Related: Veteran analyst drops shocking Tesla target The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
WIRED
a day ago
- WIRED
How to Use Voice Typing on Your Phone
When it's easier to talk than type, Android and iOS have you covered. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. With the rise of AI assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Gemini, we're all now well used to talking to our gadgets. But what you might not realize is that you can actually talk to type anywhere that a text-input box pops up. This can come in handy in a variety of situations—perhaps you've got your hands full of groceries, or you're holding onto a subway rail. Maybe your phone is out of reach, or the screen's cracked and keyboard doesn't work as well as it should. Or maybe being hunched over a tiny screen to compose a message is just not your idea of fun. That is where voice typing can help. It's not an either-or situation either: you can switch between typing and talking as you need. Here's how to do it on Android and iOS, any time the keyboard pops up—whether it's your email app or a web form. Android On Pixel phones and many other Android handsets, the default keyboard is Gboard. When it pops up on screen, tap the mic icon (far right) to enable voice typing, and you can start talking. For more screen real estate, tap the downward arrow to the left of the mic icon. What you say next is going to depend on which app you're in and what you're doing. You can use 'delete' to erase the last word and 'clear all' to wipe the input box fully. The 'next' and 'previous' commands will move you between text fields, while emojis can be spoken out as well (like 'thumbs up emoji'). When your text looks good, you'll be prompted what to say next: Keep an eye on the suggestions under the input box. If you're in a messaging app then you'll typically be prompted to say 'send,' whereas if you're looking through a batch of photos for something you might have to say 'search.' Voice typing in action on Android. Courtesy of David Nield Tap the small 'i' icon on the left of the toolbar if you need more prompts about the voice commands you can use. If you want to keep on using voice typing in other input boxes and across other apps until you turn it off, double-tap the mic icon. If voice typing doesn't work, check that it's enabled (it should be, by default): From Settings on Android, pick System > Keyboard > On-screen keyboard > Gboard > Voice typing. The same screen lets you enable offline access for the feature, and enable or disable automatic punctuation breaks as you talk. The voice typing process is similar on other types of Android handset, though it might not be identical. On Galaxy phones, the Samsung Keyboard is the default, and with this keyboard the mic icon you need to tap is down in the lower left corner. To make sure voice typing is an option, from Settings choose General management > Samsung keyboard > Voice input. iOS Over on the iPhone, you've also got access to voice typing wherever you need it. The default keyboard is the one supplied by Apple, though you can also use alternatives such as Gboard if you wish. The keyboard shows up whenever text needs to be entered, and you can tap the mic button (bottom right) to start talking instead of typing. You can use a variety of commands while you're talking. Just name an emoji (like 'heart emoji') or say the name of a punctuation symbol (such as 'exclamation mark') to insert the character at the current cursor position. It's possible to split text into blocks using the 'new line' and 'new paragraph' commands, which is handy if you're composing a long message. You can also say 'undo' or 'redo' to go backwards or forwards in terms of the words you've dictated. The cursor shows a blue mic on iOS when you're dictating. Courtesy of David Nield Your iPhone also lets you use commands like 'select sentence' and 'delete paragraph' to give you more control over the blocks of text you're working with. Sometimes the precision isn't as good as it could be, but you should be able to compose a large part of most of your messages through this method. However, the iPhone doesn't give you an easy way to submit the text you've entered, like Android does with the 'send' or 'search' commands—though in some cases searches will be automatically triggered once you stop talking. Generally, you need to stop voice dictation (by tapping the mic button or saying 'stop dictation'), and then tap on the button for sending or submitting your text. This should be set up by default with iOS, but if it's not working, open up General > Keyboard from iOS Settings, and make sure the Enable Dictation toggle switch is turned on. The other options here, such as automatic punctuation, are applied whether you're speaking out or typing your text.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Long before ChatGPT, this Nobel Laureate helped AI think like humans; not by mimicking our intelligence, but our stupidity
In an era dominated by ChatGPT and Siri, few know that the roots of artificial intelligence trace back to a Nobel Prize–winning economist who spent decades dissecting human errors . Herbert A. Simon , acclaimed for redefining decision-making, not only exposed our psychological blind spots but also seeded the field of AI more than 70 years ago. The Nobel Prize That Began with Human Error Herbert Simon, awarded the 1978 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, challenged the prevailing economic philosophy of 'homo economicus'—the idea that humans always make perfectly rational choices. Through his groundbreaking research in the 1950s, Simon introduced the concept of bounded rationality , arguing that our decisions are inherently limited by time, information, and cognitive capacity. Unlike traditional models assuming full knowledge and optimal choices, Simon revealed the truth: people often opt for options that are merely "good enough." From 'Perfect' to Satisficing: Rewriting Decision Theory Simon coined the term satisficing—a fusion of "satisfy" and "suffice"—to describe our tendency to choose the first viable option rather than the optimal one. This human shortcut explains everyday choices: clicking "Next" to Terms and Conditions without browsing or buying a product after glancing at reviews. Bounded rationality and satisficing debunked the myth of human rationality and laid the foundation for behavioral economics and choice architecture. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ogni uomo dovrebbe possedere queste scarpe comode Acquista Ora Undo Pioneering AI Through Realistic Human Models Years before modern AI, Simon believed computers could replicate human thinking—flaws included. Alongside Allen Newell in the 1950s, he co-developed the Logic Theory Machine and the General Problem Solver, early AI programs that mimicked human problem-solving. These efforts proved that machines could emulate our intuitive, heuristic-based processes rather than merely perform flawless calculations. Simon viewed cognition as something messy, intuitive, and 'good enough'—the very elements we see in today's AI tools. — ArinahZainordin (@ArinahZainordin) Bridging Cognitive Limits and Machine Intelligence Simon believed intelligent systems needed to reflect human limitations, not surpass them. His insights inspired current AI design principles, including simple user interfaces, smart defaults, and behavioral nudges. These echo his view that clarity, not complexity, drives decisions. As summarized by Investopedia, Simon's career 'established the foundations of modern behavioral economics and artificial intelligence research' through his work on bounded rationality and machine modeling. You Might Also Like: Sapiens author Yuval Noah Harari warns about the rise of autonomous intelligence: 'AI is not a tool, it is an agent' Why Simon Still Matters in the Age of AI AI today often focuses on optimization and unfettered data analysis. Simon's work remains crucial, reminding us that superior algorithms must account for human constraints. His blend of psychology and computer science reshaped how we understand both decision-making and AI's role in decision support—what we now call decision intelligence . Choosing the Easy Yes Simon's legacy emphasizes simplicity. Instead of presenting endless options, designers are urged to make decisions easy to accept. Want people to buy? Offer the best choice up front. Need users to act? Pick the simplest path for them. Simon's lessons on simplicity and human behavior echo across tech, economics, and everyday life. Herbert A. Simon (1916–2001), a professor at Carnegie Mellon University , reshaped multiple fields—from economics and psychology to computer science. His 1947 work Administrative Behavior and 1956 papers launched ideas that would later make AI empathic to human limitations. Awarded both the Turing Award (1975) and Nobel Prize (1978), Simon was a pioneer who didn't just theorize human error—he turned it into the blueprint for smart machines and systems that truly reflect how we think. You Might Also Like: Legendary sci-fi writer's chilling AI prediction resurfaces: 'Robots will turn organic as humans become machines'
