Takes The CakeBelieve it or not, a years-old cake recipe has reignited Hollow Knight: Silksong hopes for the millionth timeIt sounds too good to be true. It probably is, but it's the most refined Silksong copium we've seen yet.Image credit: Team Cherry News by Connor Makar Staff Writer Published on Jan. 17, 2025 If you've been a fan of indie games over the past, uh I don't know, six years since Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced, you've probably been aware of the savage hunger the gaming community at large has been for a taste of a release date. The game is just that anticipated. It turns out after years of silence, a desert recipe is the current source of hope for desperate fans, and it might just take the cake for the funniest potential Silksong tease we've seen yet.It all starts with an otherwise innocent move by a member of Team Cherry, changing their Discord tag and profile picture to a slice of delicious cake ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal. However, eagle-eyed Silksong fans discovered that if you reverse image search this cake image, you come across a single online cake recipe. Suddenly, Silksong fans found the first breadcrumb - or perhaps cake crumb - that led towards some more info.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. This recipe is Bon Appetit's Brooklyn Blackout Cake, written and published on the food outlet's website on April 2, 2024 by one Rick Martinez. If that date sounds familiar, that's because the next Nintendo Direct has been set for April 2, 2025. Now you see how a little bit of fun actually started to look like a delicious tease of what's to come.But it turns out, there's even more. If you look down at the comments on this Brooklyn Blackout Cake, you'll find comments by both Ari Gibson and William Pellen. They are an art director and game designer at Team Cherry respectively, and while their comments aren't exactly smoking guns, Gibson's comment is an absolute eyebrow-raiser. He comments, "I give this cake a rating of 4/2" - another reference to the date of publication and the date of the next Nintendo Direct.So it seems, if this little treasure hunt is to be believed, that those of you out there who have been praying for more Silksong over the last few years might actually get what you've been asking for in a mere few months. Either that, or Team Cherry have gone and done the funniest joke at the expense of the Silksong-starved. Funniest, or cruelest, depending on your perspective. It has been a while since we've seen anything, and one hopes the good folk over at Team Cherry have been doing more than making delicious cake all these years.So, with this, an already exciting Nintendo Direct has seemingly pointed to the stands in preparation for a home run. It's no understatement to say that a direct with not only a host of new Switch 2 reveals and Silksong would be an all-timer. So please, don't be a wild goose chase!Do you think Silksong will actually show up in April? Or are Silksong fans cursed to stay parched forever? Let us know below!

No need to panic, though.Nintendo's share price has taken a slight hit since the company officially revealed its next-gen hardware: the Nintendo Switch 2.As reported by Al Jazeera (thanks, Eurogamer), Nintendo's share price fell as much as 7.2% following the surprise reveal. It recovered slightly during the following hours, but by the day's closure, a final drop of 4.2% was recorded.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

We regularly hear stories about companies that are selling your sensitive personal information including your location data to the highest bidder. The latest culprit appears to be General Motors.The Federal Trade Commission alleges that GM and Onstar GMs subscription-based in-vehicle safety and security system collected, used, and sold drivers precise geolocation data and driving behavior information from millions of vehicles without adequately notifying consumers and obtaining their consent. On Thursday, the agency issued a proposed order to ban the company from selling such data to consumer reporting agencies for five years.In its complaint, the FTC alleged that GM used a misleading enrollment process to get consumers to sign up for Onstar. Some users reported being unaware that they signed up for Onstars Smart Driver feature, which promised to use driving data to help drivers improve their vehicles performance and encourage safer driving.GM monitored and sold peoples precise geolocation data and driver behavior information, sometimes as often as every three seconds, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan said in a statement.This is the latest issue to beset the carmaking giant in recent weeks. Last month, GM pulled the plug on funding its autonomous vehicle unit Cruise, a company into which GM has invested more than $10 billion.Thursdays settlement with the FTC follows an investigation by The New York Times Kashmir Hill, who found GM had been collecting details about its customers driving habits including every instance of hard braking, late night driving, and speeding and selling the records to insurance companies and third-party data brokers. The result was that drivers began seeing higher insurance premiums, but couldnt figure out why.The potential misuse of customers data goes beyond increased insurance premiums. A persons geolocation data can reveal the most intimate details of a persons life, including where they live and work, and whether they visited a medical facility or place of worship. In the wrong hands, location data poses a serious danger to, for example, abortion seekers across the country.As part of the FTCs proposed order if approved by a court GM and Onstar will be banned from disclosing data to consumer reporting agencies, and would also need to obtain affirmative express consent from consumers before collecting any vehicle data in the future. The automaker would also need to allow customers to obtain and delete their data, as well as limit the data collection from their vehicles.Since its still a proposed order, the agreement will be subject to a 30-day public comment period before a final ruling goes into effect. TechCrunch has reached out to GM and the FTC for additional information and will update if we hear back.

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Thorncrown Chapel | John Langholz, FLickr UserLocated within the wooded hills of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Thorncrown Chapel exemplifies architectural precision and environmental integration. Designed by E. Fay Jones and completed in 1980, the structure reflects a seamless relationship between architecture and nature. Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wrights principles of organic architecture, Jones created a space that honors its surroundings. Recognized by the American Institute of Architects as one of the top buildings of the 20th century, Thorncrown Chapel demonstrates how architecture can elevate the experience of place.Thorncrown Chapel Technical InformationArchitects1-2: E. Fay JonesLocation: Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USAClient: Jim ReedArea: 120 m2 | 1,300 Sq. Ft.Construction Year: 1980Photographs: See Caption DetailsA place to think your best thoughts. E. Fay JonesThorncrown Chapel Photographs Randall Connaughton Randall Connaughton Randall Connaughton Randall Connaughton Randall Connaughton Randall Connaughton Randall Connaughton John Langholz, FLickr User John Langholz, FLickr UserArchitectural Features and MaterialityThorncrown Chapels design achieves complexity through simplicity. The structure features over 425 windows and a lattice of wooden beams integrating with the surrounding Ozark landscape. The transparency of the design merges the interior and exterior, creating a connection to nature.Jones utilized local materials to reduce environmental disruption and strengthen the chapels connection to its site. The timber framework and clear glass panels highlight sustainable design and reinforce the chapels purpose. The geometry reflects Gothic cathedral architecture, reinterpreted in a modern, organic style. Its pitched roof and vertical elements emphasize spatial depth and lightness.The chapels compact footprint belies its structural intricacy. Each component was designed for assembly without heavy machinery to preserve the forested site. This attention to detail underscores the architects focus on environmental sensitivity.Spatial Experience and Emotional ImpactWalking into Thorncrown Chapel is an immersive experience. Light and shadow interact dynamically through the wooden lattice, echoing the rhythms of nature. This lighting enhances the chapels contemplative atmosphere.Jones designed the space to foster introspection and connection. The chapels scale provides a sense of intimacy, while its open design integrates with the surrounding landscape. This balance invites both communal gatherings and solitary reflection.The alignment of the chapel with its natural backdrop enhances its meditative quality. Framing views of the sky and trees, the structure extends the natural environment, offering a thoughtful and serene experience.Thorncrown Chapel Lessons for ArchitectsThorncrown Chapel is a sustainable, contextual architecture model demonstrating how buildings can respect and enhance their environments. For architects, it highlights the importance of simplicity, material authenticity, and the emotional resonance of design.E. Fay Jones work encourages architects to consider aesthetics, functionality, and the spiritual dimensions of their designs. Thorncrown Chapel stands as an example of architecture that prioritizes harmony and context.In an era of increasing urbanization, Thorncrown Chapel emphasizes the value of spaces that connect us to nature and ourselves. It remains a reflection of architectural clarity and environmental respect.Thorncrown Chapel PlansFloor Plan | E. Fay JonesElevation & Section | E. Fay JonesThorncrown Chapel Image GalleryAbout E. Fay JonesCredits and Additional NotesStructural Engineer: Maurice Jennings (Collaborator with E. Fay Jones)

The winners of international contest to revamp the Museum of Architecture in Wrocaw, Poland have been revealedThe contest sought proposals to restore and extend the museum which is located in a series of 15th-century buildings in Wrocaws Old Town including the St Bernardine of Sienna Church and a monastic quadrangle with a garden.The overall winner of the approximately 10,000 (PLN 50,000) prize was Warsaw-based practice TO Micha Sikorski Architekt which will now be invited to negotiate for a design contract. The firms winning scheme was praised by judges for its use of recycled materials and for cleverly combining a reinterpretation of the past with thoughts about the present and future.The second prize of around 8,000 (PLN 40,000) went to Ch+ architectural studio from Wroclaw while a third prize of around 6,000 (PLN 30,000) was awarded to Warsaw-based Jdrak-Kociesza Pracownia Projektowa.Museum of Architecture in WrocawCredit:Image by Maciej KaczorThe estimated 21.75 million (PLN 110 million) project will overhaul and upgrade the facility which was founded in 1965, features the largest collection of stained glass in Poland, includes exhibitions of architecture spanning from the medieval to constructivist periods, and is the countrys only architecture museum.Founded during the sixth century as a trade settlement on the Amber Road known as Budorigum, Wrocaw in the Lower Silesian region of Poland is today a growing city of more than 674,000 inhabitants with strong cultural and economic links to Germany and the Czech Republic.Local architectural landmarks in Wrocaw include the 1913 Centennial Hall exhibition space designed by Max Berg and the Plac Grunwaldzki housing estate designed by Jadwiga Grabowska-Hawrylak.The museum is located in the centre of the historic city formerly part of Germany and known as Breslau and is a short distance from the unique Racawice Panorama museum which hosts a huge 15 by 114m cycloramic painting showing the Battle of Racawice.Museum of Architecture in WroclawCredit:Image by Jerzy WypychThe latest contest comes six years after an international competition was launched to design a new entrance lobby for the Krupa art gallery which overlooks a 13th-century Market Square in the centre of Wrocaw.Key aims of the project include making the museum fully accessible to people with disabilities and delivering a new multi-functional education area with a modern caf and bookstore that can transform the museum into a 'vibrant centre for meetings and the dynamic exchange of ideas.'Judges for the contest included Micha Duda, director of the Museum of Architecture in Wrocaw; Bartomiej wierczewski, deputy director of the Department of Sustainable Development at the Wrocaw City Office; and Aleksandra Jaeschke, assistant professor at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Texas, Austin.Duda said: The winning [proposal] weaves together several different ideas. For one, it talks about the past, including the identity of this institution, which, at the beginning, was mostly concerned with collecting the remains of non-existent buildings.On the other hand, it offers a contemporary perspective on the circularity of objects, a truly thought-provoking subject. Its crucial to emphasize that the project is not yet finished, but rather serves as an invitation to our entire team to collaborate on the implementation strategy. This marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter.

The UK government has expressed reservations about legislative proposals from Lord Tim Clement-Jones to improve the scrutiny of algorithmic decision-making tools in the public sector, arguing the concerns raised by his bill are already covered by its own proposed data reforms and the existing Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS).Introduced as a private members bill in September 2024, Clement-Jones said at the time the proposals were needed because the existing safeguards on algorithmic and automated decision-making (ADM) tools were not enough to ensure redress once the computer says no.During the second reading debate of his bill in December 2024, Baroness Maggie Jones the under-secretary of state at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said the combination of governments reforms to make the ATRS mandatory for central government departments, as well as its proposed Data Use and Access Bill (DUAB), are not only sufficient to address Clement-Jones concerns, but also better align with the governments own priorities of accelerating innovation, technology for good, and modern digital government.These reforms strike the right balance between ensuring that organisations can make the best use of automated decision-making technology to support economic growth, productivity and service delivery, while maintaining high data protection standards and public trust, she said.However, Clement-Jones expressed his own reservations about the government data reforms, citing past incidents involving the use of ADM tools to describe the dangers of unchecked algorithm systems including lack of transparency, loss of public trust in artificial intelligence (AI), and infiltration of bias and racism in unregulated decision-making systems.He reminded Lords of the 2020 A-level and GCSE grading fiasco, where students unfairly missed out on university places; the use of ADM systems by councils, where 540,000 citizens were assigned fraud risk scores before refusing them of housing benefits on the basis of fraudulent data; and the Post Office Horizon scandal. It is a dangerous confidence if the government really thinks that the ATRS, combined with the watered-down ADM provisions in the GDPR [General Data Protection Regulation], are going to be enough, said Clement-Jones. The bill is crucial to ensuring that the benefits of these technologies are realised while safeguarding democratic values and individual rights.Baroness Jones, however, argued that the governments data reforms under the DUAB specifically provide that human involvement must be meaningful. This is to prevent cursory human involvement being used to rubber-stamp decisions as having had meaningful involvement.One of Clement-Jones major concerns was about the transparency of ATRS. Since its launch in 2022, he said, only six records of algorithmic transparency in the public sector have been published. Government defended itself by claiming that a number of these records have been completed since it was made mandatory for all government departments, and that those will soon be published.As it stands, there are currently 23 records contained in the ATRS.Clement-Jones bill also contains a section on Algorithmic Impact Assessments (AIA) that public authorities would have to conduct prior to the deployment of any decision-making tools. AIAs would make it mandatory for them to constantly assess and disclose the tools impact on safety and administrative decision-making when the algorithm is updated or the tools scope changes.Conservative peer Viscount Camrose Jones predecessor at DSIT further argued that enforcing impact assessments even before purchase would be unrealistic, and, as a result, the bill would create an administrative burden. He also criticised Clement-Jones bill for being too prescriptive, rather than allowing public sector the flexibility to make choices in the face of their wildly differing needs.Baroness Jones claimed the ATRS provided a holistic view on safeguards regarding the impact of the tool while avoiding negative outcomes, and that legislating for transparency was therefore not needed: We do not believe that legislation for either mandatory transparency records or AIAs for public authorities is necessary at this time, she said.Read more about automated decision-makingSwedish authorities urged to discontinue AI welfare system: Amnesty International is calling on Swedens social insurance agency to immediately discontinue its machine learning-based welfare system, following an investigation by Lighthouse Reports and Svenska Dagbladet that found it to be discriminatory.Denmarks AI-powered welfare system fuels mass surveillance: Research reveals the automated tools used to flag individuals for benefit fraud violate individuals privacy and risk discriminating against marginalised groups.AI disempowers logistics workers while intensifying their work: Conversations on the algorithmic management of work largely revolve around unproven claims about productivity gains or job losses - less attention is paid to how AI and automation negatively affect low-paid workers.References were also made to Canada, which has recently implemented a similar AIA framework to the one proposed. Baroness Martha Lane Fox requested caution in the implementation of Clement-Jones bill, saying it might add to bureaucracy. Canada has also been trying to move to greater regulation of algorithmic transparency, and the implementation has been very heavy and difficult, she said.One key distinction of the private members bill is that it raises the importance of scrutinising systems during procurement stage instead of after they are put to use to ensure that systems are properly assessed for their efficacy and impacts before they are purchased.Speaking in support of improved procurement measures, Lane-Fox said: The skills on the digital procurement side of the civil service are under-egged, and the deals done with suppliers are far from ideal as we move to a world in which we want to encourage innovation but must also encourage safety. I very much hope that procurement will be positioned very closely at the heart of any future plans.The private bill is introduced by Clement-Jones at a time when government is looking to use AI to drive growth and boost the economy. Peter Kyle previously said in July 2024 that were putting AI at the heart of the governments agenda to boost growth and improve our public services.Meanwhile, prime minister Keir Starmer said during his AI Action Plan speech on 13 January that the technology is the defining opportunity of our generation. Mark my words, Britain will be one of the great AI superpowers, he said.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 13: Participants hold signs in support of TikTok outside the U.S. Capitol ... [+] Building on March 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. The House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on whether to ban TikTok in the United States due to concerns over personal privacy and national security unless the Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance sells the popular video app within the next six months. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Getty ImagesA social media app called RedNote is emerging as a top contender to dethrone TikTok. Thats an interesting development since its looking more and more likely that the federal government will impose a ban starting January 19 for anyone hooked on the addictive short-form video app.The only problem? RedNote has all the same problems as TikTok. For starters, its also owned by a Chinese company and appears to have even fewer assurances that the data collected in the app wont be used for coercion or to influence us.The app is so new to many of us that its been called both Red Note (with a space) and RedNote (without a space). The company itself calls the app REDnote. To make things even more confusing, app stores in the United States use the Chinese name Xiaohongshu. The app also doesnt have the sheen of a TikTok clone, unlike the typical app you might build if youre a Silicon Valley startup.Ironically, with these barriers to entry, RedNote is the number one download on app stores right now and skyrocketing in popularity with those who are frustrated by the looming TikTok ban. I keep seeing posts about people switching to RedNote like TikTok has become a graveyard.The truth is, there could be a final hour decision to save TikTok (say, President-elect Trump trying to negate the ban) and rumors are flying that everyone from Elon Musk to Mr. Beast are interested in acquiring it, minus the algorithm.MORE FOR YOUInstalling and using RedNoteOnce you have figured out how to install and use RedNote, youll find its very similar to TikTok with a few obvious differences. One is that you have to select your interests right away. I always liked how TikTok doesnt force you to do that and you can just see whatever is trending and let the algorithm guide you to fresh content. I remember testing TikTok years ago and pausing to watch a few videos related to music production and then loved how the app kept feeding me more.The default interface in RedNote, unlike TikTok, is to show thumbnails of videos for browsing. You have to click the trending feed to start scrolling.I also didnt like how RedNote got lost on my phone. I dont bother swiping to see apps anymore but always search and type in the name. RedNote uses its Chinese name so I had to hunt around for it and put it on my home screen. Not a big deal, but also not exactly a smooth or intuitive experience.RedNote and data securityI will admit that the idea of adding yet another app to my phone, handing over my phone number, and agreeing to the terms made me feel a bit leery. I dont know anything about the parent company Xingin and I have no idea how they plan to use my data. I wonder how many other users will question whether this is a good idea.Its also important to note that the content is just not that great right now. In my time getting to know the app, I saw a few comedy videos including one that made fun of the fact that English-speaking users are flocking to the app. I mostly saw videos that mention TikTok or welcome new users to the new app.My guess is that people are making a statement that perhaps they just dont care about the data collection issue and are specifically choosing a Chinese app as an act of defiance. Theres an uprising of sorts from those who think it is heavy-handed to ban a beloved and widely used app. They are not happy.Interestingly, they may be causing their own problem. As people switch from TikTok to RedNote, they are unknowingly putting the app on the radar of government officials. Users also appear to be making a statement about not wanting to switch to Facebook, Instagram or YouTube for their short-form videos. They want freedom of choice. Im just not sure if RedNote is the best option especially if it doesnt last that long on the app stores and suffers the same demise as TikTok.

What just happened? In a historic dual-launch mission, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully deployed two commercial lunar landers early Wednesday morning, marking a significant milestone in the race to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon. The launch, which took place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:11 am EST, sent the spacecraft on separate trajectories towards Earth's celestial neighbor. The mission featured two robotic lunar landers: one from Texas-based Firefly Aerospace and another from the Japanese space company ispace. Both landers, each roughly the size of an SUV, were released into slightly different orbits ranging from 200,000 to 225,000 miles from Earth. This strategic deployment will allow the spacecraft to utilize their own propulsion systems for the final maneuvers required to enter lunar orbit in the coming months.Firefly's Blue Ghost lander, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, carries a suite of scientific instruments and technology demonstrations. The CLPS program, established in 2018, aims to foster the development of commercial lunar landers while providing NASA with a cost-effective means of delivering payloads to the Moon. Joel Kearns, deputy associate administrator for exploration in NASA's science directorate, acknowledged the high-risk nature of these missions to Ars Technica but emphasized their potential rewards. "We know it's high risk. We accept it's high risk, but man, it's high reward. So it is worth taking the risk because the science that we will get back from these missions is just going to be amazing."The Blue Ghost lander is scheduled to spend approximately 25 days in Earth orbit before embarking on a four-day transit to the Moon. Its target landing site is Mare Crisium, a vast impact basin on the Moon's near side. Upon touchdown, tentatively set for March 2, the lander will operate for about 14 days, conducting experiments with its onboard instruments, including a subsurface drill and an X-ray imager.Alongside Firefly's lander, ispace's Resilience lander represents a purely commercial venture. This mission marks ispace's second attempt at lunar landing, following a crash in 2023 due to a software error. "I think the fact that we have two lunar landers on the same rocket for the first time in history is pretty substantial," said Ron Garan, CEO of ispace's US-based subsidiary and a former NASA astronaut. "I think we all are rooting for each other." The Resilience lander will take a longer journey of four to five months to reach the Moon. It carries several innovative experiments, including a water electrolyzer to test equipment for converting lunar ice into electricity and rocket fuel. Additionally, it will deploy a micro-rover named Tenacious, designed to collect lunar soil samples and capture high-definition imagery.The mission showcases the growing collaboration within the commercial space sector and SpaceX's approach to reducing launch costs."When we have two missions that can each go to the Moon on the same launch, that is something that we obviously want to take advantage of," said Julianna Scheiman, director of NASA science missions for SpaceX.