The boring future of generative AI
This week at At its annual I/O developer conference in Mountain View, Google showcased a dizzying array of projects and products powered by or enhanced… Read More »The boring future of generative AI
Wildfire smoke from Australia fueled “super La Niña” for three years
Enlarge / Wildfire smoke hovers over the Pacific coast of Northern New South Wales, Australia in September 2019. Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data/Gallo Images via Getty… Read More »Wildfire smoke from Australia fueled “super La Niña” for three years
PacWest Bank, loses billions in deposits and enters a renewed market spiral
Another medium-sized bank faced a confidence crisis on Thursday, as Pacific Western Bank said it had lost nearly 10 percent of its deposits over the… Read More »PacWest Bank, loses billions in deposits and enters a renewed market spiral
How long does delicatessen cheese keep? Bad smell, color change
If you’ve bought deli cheese, you may be wondering how long deli cheese will keep. This is a common question as many people love to… Read More »How long does delicatessen cheese keep? Bad smell, color change
Self-driving cars are put on a data diet
Developers of self-driving cars initially had a similar philosophy of data maximization. They generate video from arrays of cameras inside and outside the vehicles, audio… Read More »Self-driving cars are put on a data diet
US focuses on incentive ‘chiplets’ to stay at the forefront of technology
For more than 50 years, computer chip designers have primarily used one tactic to improve performance: They shrunk electronic components to put more force on… Read More »US focuses on incentive ‘chiplets’ to stay at the forefront of technology
Luxury imports to Russia Detour around sanctions – via Dubai
On a dusty roadside on the outskirts of Dubai, Sohrab Fani is taking advantage of the West’s response to the war in Ukraine: his shop… Read More »Luxury imports to Russia Detour around sanctions – via Dubai
MSI UEFI signing key leak fuels fears of “doomsday” supply chain attack
Aurich Lawson A ransomware intrusion at hardware manufacturer Micro-Star International, better known as MSI, is fueling concerns about devastating supply chain attacks that can inject… Read More »MSI UEFI signing key leak fuels fears of “doomsday” supply chain attack
Europe’s moral crusader lays down the law on encryption | WIRED
“If we as EU can oblige service providers to scan for certain content through a back door, other states will also be able to say… Read More »Europe’s moral crusader lays down the law on encryption | WIRED
Google I/O: AI is embedded in search, building on the new craze of technology
When San Francisco start-up OpenAI released ChatGPT late last year, the AI chatbot appeared to be Google’s first major threat in decades. One day, tech… Read More »Google I/O: AI is embedded in search, building on the new craze of technology
Why China has no property tax
Across China, many local governments are on the brink of insolvency. Some cities have cut wages for civil servants. Cuts in municipal health insurance have… Read More »Why China has no property tax
Donald Trump appears on CNN Town Hall
Follow for live updates on the Trump CNN town hall meeting. Should a leading presidential candidate be given the opportunity to address voters live on… Read More »Donald Trump appears on CNN Town Hall
Google jumps into the AI coding assistant fray with Codey and Studio Bot
Enlarge / Android Studio gets a special helper chatbot called Studio Bot. During today’s I/O presentation, Google announced Studio Bot, an AI assistant that Android… Read More »Google jumps into the AI coding assistant fray with Codey and Studio Bot
How past debt containment crises shaped Biden’s no-negotiation stance
As a debt limit crisis loomed in 2011, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. the early negotiations with Republicans as civil, at one point suggesting… Read More »How past debt containment crises shaped Biden’s no-negotiation stance
The 13 best radio stations for music in Scotland for 2023 – Radio Fidelity
When choosing the best radio stations for music in Scotland, locals and visitors alike have many options to explore. Although Scotland, like many parts of… Read More »The 13 best radio stations for music in Scotland for 2023 – Radio Fidelity
