William Antonelli

New York

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

How AI is aiding Trump's immigration crackdown

3 days ago | thestar.com.my | William Antonelli

NEW YORK: The United States under President Donald Trump is ramping up use of surveillance systems and artificial intelligence (AI) to track and arrest immigrants, raising fears that risks to accuracy and privacy could put almost anyone in danger of getting caught up in the crackdown.
How AI is aiding Trump's immigration crackdown

5 days ago | japantimes.co.jp | William Antonelli

The United States under President Donald Trump is ramping up use of surveillance systems and artificial intelligence (AI) to track and arrest immigrants, raising fears that risks to accuracy and privacy could put almost anyone in danger of getting caught up in the crackdown.
With The Switch 2, Even Nintendo Wants To Trap You In An Ecosystem

2 weeks ago | aftermath.site | William Antonelli

It’s been about a week since Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct, which showcased the console, its upcoming slate of games, and (eventually) the price. Since then, the internet has been buzzing with both amazement and anger, as fans debate whether new games like Mario Kart World are really worth their higher price tags. But Devon Pritchard, Nintendo of America’s VP of Sales, thinks games are only one part of the Switch 2 equation.
I got to play the Nintendo Switch 2 early. I'm excited by what I saw, but here's why I won't be buying it on launch day.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | William Antonelli |Steven Cohen

The Nintendo Switch 2 looks similar to the original system but boasts new hardware and games. William Antonelli/Business Insider; Nintendo 2025-04-03T16:12:03Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? .
Mark Zuckerberg’s end to Meta factchecking is a desperate play for engagement

Jan 10, 2025 | theguardian.com | William Antonelli

Mark Zuckerberg craves one metric more than any other: engagement, the statistic that tracks how long social media users spend scrolling, clicking, commenting, and viewing ads. More engagement, more profit. The Meta CEO will do almost anything to keep users online for an extra two minutes – even, it seems, surrender his websites to a flood of fake news.
The Best Laptop Cooling Pads in 2024

Nov 15, 2024 | businessinsider.com | William Antonelli

Laptops are built with stronger components than ever. But the more powerful a laptop is, the hotter it'll get. Top models can hit temperatures of 170 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, especially when gaming. Hot laptops feel awful to hold, and heat can wear down your components over time. If you don't want your laptop to double as a space heater, consider investing in one of the best laptop cooling pads.
The 25 Best Amazon Prime Benefits in 2024

Oct 7, 2024 | businessinsider.com | William Antonelli |Will Fischer

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days runs from October 8 to October 9. Prime Day is a member-exclusive benefit. Read on to learn about the other perks of being a Prime member. Amazon Prime comes with so many features that it's easy to lose track of them all. This means that if you're already a Prime subscriber, you might be missing out on some amazing benefits that could save you money and make your life easier.
The 25 Best Amazon Prime Benefits in 2024

Oct 7, 2024 | tripulante.mx | William Antonelli

7 October 2024 0 comments Amazon Prime comes with so many features that it’s easy to lose track of them all. This means that if you’re already a Prime subscriber, you might be missing out on some amazing benefits that could save you money and make your life easier. Whether you’re still on the fence about buying a membership, or already subscribed and want to make the most of your Prime account, here’s a guide to Prime’s best benefits.
The Best Apple AirPods of 2024

Oct 4, 2024 | tripulante.mx | Antonio Villas-Boas |William Antonelli

Skip to content The Best Apple AirPods of 2024 5 October 2024 0 comments Apple’s AirPods are among the most popular wireless headphones on the market thanks to their solid audio quality, seamless pairing with iPhones, and sleek designs. But with multiple models to choose from, picking the best AirPods for your needs can be tricky. That’s why we’ve tested the lineup to determine which models are best for different users. The best Apple AirPods for most people are the AirPods Pro (second...
16 reasons why an Amazon Prime membership is worth the $139 annual fee — especially ahead of Prime Day sales

Oct 1, 2024 | businessinsider.com | William Antonelli |Brendan Griffiths

Save on shipping costs Free shipping is one of the key benefits of Amazon Prime. Amazon Your Prime membership includes free two-day delivery on over 10 million items. And if your order is over $25, you might even unlock free one-day or same-day shipping. Without Prime, you'll only get free regular shipping if your order is over $25. Shipping fees usually cost between $4 and $10. It doesn't take many purchases with Prime's free shipping to start noticing your savings.