The latest AI boom didn’t kill jobs. Feel better?
If ChatGPT and generative AI lives up to even a tenth of the hype around them, massive job losses may seem inevitable. But new economic… Read More »The latest AI boom didn’t kill jobs. Feel better?
DuckDuckGo browser beta for Windows bakes in a lot of privacy tools
Enlarge / By using DuckDuckGo’s built-in Duck Player, you should be able to both avoid ads and let your YouTube recommendations be influenced by memes… Read More »DuckDuckGo browser beta for Windows bakes in a lot of privacy tools
Fortress Investment Group acquires Vice from bankruptcy
A group of buyers, including Fortress Investment Group, is on the verge of acquiring the bankrupt Vice Media company following a $225 million bid to… Read More »Fortress Investment Group acquires Vice from bankruptcy
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers source, had an uneasy relationship with The Times
The relationship between The New York Times and its most famous source, Daniel Ellsberg, reads like a thriller, filled with clandestine encounters, top secret documents… Read More »Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers source, had an uneasy relationship with The Times
Dealmaster: Power tools, laptops, gaming accessories and more
Enlarge / The Razer Blade Pro 17 gaming laptop. Whether you’re spending the summer with a relaxing gaming laptop or new power tools for home… Read More »Dealmaster: Power tools, laptops, gaming accessories and more
Emmys may be postponed due to writers’ strike
More fallout from the Hollywood writers’ strike could be in the offing: a postponed Emmy Awards. The organizers of the Emmys, which are scheduled for… Read More »Emmys may be postponed due to writers’ strike
In a handful of states, pedestrian fatalities will skyrocket by 2022
Getty Images America was a dangerous place to be a pedestrian in 2022. Preliminary data analyzed by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GSHA) showed that… Read More »In a handful of states, pedestrian fatalities will skyrocket by 2022
Inflation has eased, but economists are still worried
Inflation is beginning to decline significantly for US consumers. Gas is cheaper, eggs cost about half what they did in January, and prices are no… Read More »Inflation has eased, but economists are still worried
Chinese cloud computing companies express concern about the US
In the digital cold war between the United States and China, US officials are increasingly turning their attention to a new target: Chinese cloud computing… Read More »Chinese cloud computing companies express concern about the US
Oscars’ Best Picture Hopefuls need to spend more time at the movies
In an effort to signal Hollywood’s commitment to the movie theater experience, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that an expanded… Read More »Oscars’ Best Picture Hopefuls need to spend more time at the movies
Justice Alito’s answer in the Wall Street Journal surprises ProPublica
The Wall Street Journal was criticized Wednesday for its highly unusual decision to let Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr. featuring another media organization’s article about… Read More »Justice Alito’s answer in the Wall Street Journal surprises ProPublica
Could these cave wall markings be the oldest known Neanderthal “finger paintings”?
Enlarge / Examples of engravings discovered in the Roche-Cotard cave in France. (left) A “circular panel” with arched covers. (right) A “wavy panel” with two… Read More »Could these cave wall markings be the oldest known Neanderthal “finger paintings”?
UK inflation stalls at 8.7%
Inflation in Britain held steady in May, frustrating expectations that price increases would slow, according to data released Wednesday, the day before the country’s central… Read More »UK inflation stalls at 8.7%
FTC is suing Amazon for persuading users to subscribe to Prime
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on Wednesday, accusing it of illegally persuading consumers to sign up for its Prime service and then preventing them… Read More »FTC is suing Amazon for persuading users to subscribe to Prime
Student loan pause is coming to an end, with consequences for the economy
A fundamental part of pandemic-era household relief is coming to an end: The debt limit deal brokered by the White House and Republicans in Congress… Read More »Student loan pause is coming to an end, with consequences for the economy
