So OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4o, their latest flagship AI. The AI can not only speak—in a disturbingly lifelike way, complete with surprise, chuckles and the like—but can use your camera to deduce what's going on around you. It has to be seen/heard to be believed.OpenAI won't allow … | Continue reading
In just one week, you’ll be able to stream Dune: Part Two on Max—and considering how well Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel based on Frank Herbert’s legendary story did at the box office, it’s likely not going to be your first time watching it. Read more... | Continue reading
Oh, there it is. Jupiter’s unassuming moon Amalthea was spotted in two recent images captured by NASA’s Juno probe. Read more... | Continue reading
NASA is staying up-to-date as they officially appoint their first ever chief artificial intelligence officer. The independent agency that is… Continue reading NASA officially appoints first AI chief to stay at the ‘forefront’ of technology The post NASA officially appoints first … | Continue reading
The LEGO Group has seemingly been going all in on gaming-themed sets with the likes of Mario, Sonic, and Animal… Continue reading The Legend of Zelda LEGO set eyes September release according to leak The post The Legend of Zelda LEGO set eyes September release according to leak a … | Continue reading
Every time I publish an article or post something on LinkedIn pointing out the economic folly and inevitable cul-de-sac of hydrogen-for-energy, commenters drag out new examples of bad hydrogen schemes, whether as ideas they think are proving my point or examples that disprove my … | Continue reading
Like all of Bethesda’s massive open-world games, Fallout 4 has a huge variety of approaches a player can take when… Continue reading The best armor in Fallout 4 for exploration, combat, stealth and early-game The post The best armor in Fallout 4 for exploration, combat, stealth a … | Continue reading
When Threads first launched one of the top feature requests was for a web client. In this episode of the Meta Tech Podcast, Pascal Hartig (@passy) sits down with Ally C. and Kevin C., two engineers on the Threads Web Team that delivered the basic version of Threads for web in jus … | Continue reading
Oh, here we go. The quite simply amazing Ghost of Tsushima is almost with us and we just have less… Continue reading Ghost of Tsushima – latest PC info released, how to pre-load, Steam Deck compatibility Co-Op and more The post Ghost of Tsushima – latest PC info released, how to … | Continue reading
"That's an amazing tip." Video shows simple trick to resolve 'totally unnecessary' toilet feature that could be costing you extra: 'Recently received our water bill, which seems significantly higher' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
My son, I like to write you these little notes so that one day, when I’m old and gray, and my memory isn’t so good, I can remember you. Your life. And us. You are 13. You are a teenager. When you were diagnosed with autism all those years ago, and the future felt confusing, maybe … | Continue reading
I have been a begrudging user of Telegram for years simply because that’s what all the other furries use. When I signed up, I held my nose and expressed my discontent at Telegram by selecting a username that’s a dig at MTProto’s inherent insecurity against chosen ciphertext attac … | Continue reading
I spend my time doing things online. I design and code websites for clients, I make websites for friends, and I start—and almost always shut down—all sorts of weird side projects. It’s easy to take this online life too seriously. If you go online you’ll immediately find people di … | Continue reading
I linked to this in my iPad Pro review, but in case you missed that, Federico Viticci has done everyone who writes about iPadOS a service and written a detailed account of what we mean when we say “the iPad hardware is let down by its software”: In our community, we often hear ab … | Continue reading
By Jacqui Banaszynski he dance of editors and writers. Oh, the stories we all could tell! Mine, during 20 years as a reporter, involve a lot of bratty behavior that would not be tolerated in today’s newsroom culture. I was far from alone in my impertinence, and far from the cheek … | Continue reading
I’ve been talking to Canadian and American friends after this latest round of college admissions and they have one message in common: Don’t let kids take honors and AP classes in high school. College admissions these days are mostly about GPA, which means that a B in AP physics i … | Continue reading
Steve Troughton-Smith details all the ways iPadOS lacks… and not for the first time: You can summarize every iPad review for the past decade: iPad hardware is writing checks that its OS simply can’t cash. … | Continue reading
Why your voice assistant might be sexist Given OpenAI's demo yesterday of a vocal chat assistant with a flirty, giggly female voice - and the new ability to be interrupted! - it's worth revisiting this piece by Chris Baraniuk from June 2022 about gender dynamics in voice assistan … | Continue reading
In a recent issue of Car and Driver, a mysterious full-page ad announcing the return of GM’s Pontiac brand (which got killed during the GM bailout 15 years ago) has people arguing and debating. Is it a real ad, or a joke by C&D or someone else who paid for ... [continued] The pos … | Continue reading
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m giving a webinar via Zoom on Wednesday, May 22, at 11:00 AM ET. The topic is “Should the USG Establish a Publicly Funded AI Option?“ The list is maintained on this page. | Continue reading
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5-14-24 Tired of negative people and what they attempt. Today is beautiful and full of invitation, so those […] | Continue reading
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year—when instead of going out into the blazing heat of summer, we can stay inside where it’s nice and cool, read a bunch of comics, and still get the seasonal best of both worlds thanks to DC’s annual celebration of cake in all its beef … | Continue reading
Vienna is an old city that lived through various empires, sieges, and wars. Signs of these events can still be found throughout the city, but not many pay tribute to the past invaders. The Ottomans attacked the city in 1529, laying siege for two weeks before being driven away. Th … | Continue reading
The funniest bit Conan O'Brien has ever done is the Walker, Texas Ranger Lever. The post A Love Song to the Walker, Texas Ranger Lever, on the Occasion of Its 20th Anniversary appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Japan has announced plans to add fin whales — the second-largest animal on Earth — to its list of commercial whaling species, which currently includes Bryde's, sei and minke whales. | Continue reading
The Dahlia growing in my garden bed helped frame this photo, which I greatly liked. I am lucky to live in nature and see such beauty evert time I leave the house. | Continue reading
Swirling nanoscale electron vortices are among the unique behaviors of graphene, a super-strong 2D material with EV applications. The post Graphene Is Giving Up Its Secrets (And EVs Will Benefit) appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Utilizing Amazon's "wishlist" feature is a great way to make sure you don't miss when an item you want goes on sale. Check it out before July's Prime Day event. | Continue reading
My two books are complementary—reading one isn’t a substitute for reading the other. But if you only have time for one book about learning, I’d recommend Get Better at Anything. It offers a broad range of practical advice for learning and improvement, while drawing on a deeper ba … | Continue reading
Wisconsin has officially become the first state to buy bitcoin, according to a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. And while $98 million isn’t considered a lot of money for a state pension fund, it’s still a notable move given how notoriously volatile cry … | Continue reading
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Tree rings suggest the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, with temperatures exceeding those of the coldest summer in the same period by 7 degrees Fahrenheit (3.9 Celsius). | Continue reading
Conspiracy theorists on social media have been busy at work peddling their latest conclusion: The magnificent auroras seen over swaths of four different continents over the weekend were caused by a University of Alaska program that studies the ionosphere. Which, of course, is pur … | Continue reading
Prime Day can get you a great deal on something you need. But it shouldn't be an excuse to buy something you don't. | Continue reading
For better or worse, Moab, Utah, is more popular than ever. Not only is it a beautiful place itself, with a green, irrigated valley along the bottom and beautiful red rocks on every side, but it’s loaded with opportunities for outdoor recreation. It’s surrounded by national parks … | Continue reading
Overnight travel is freaking amazing. I've taken overnight trains and buses in the 'States, Europe and Asia and always loved it. To be unconscious during the boring parts of travel, then wake up at your destination, is the closest thing we have to teleportation.This Swift Pod con … | Continue reading
The Looking Glass Factory has launched two new spatial displays for creative professionals "who demand cutting-edge visualization tools for developing, presenting, and interacting with 3D digital images, video and applications in real time." Continue Reading Category: Technology … | Continue reading
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is a common building block of AI software engineering. A deep dive into what it is, its limitations, and some alternative use cases. By Ross McNairn. | Continue reading
Here's how to contact Amazon Customer Service to deal with all of your Prime Day-related questions. | Continue reading
The more I think about it, the more I’m squarely in the camp of people who want iPad-like hardware that runs macOS, and I’m not sorry for saying it. | Continue reading
This summer, it’s time to return to Westeros. House of the Dragon season two is coming to HBO on June 16 and the latest trailer just dropped. In it, there’s plenty of drama, intrigue, old characters, new characters, and yes war is coming. Read more... | Continue reading
Today, there is no rain and no cold. It is a good day for photos. We are going to Vermont briefly to help a friend who needs her house and dog cared for while she gets some medical tests. We will be back after lunch. I might be playing chess with Ian McRae tonight. I […] | Continue reading
GameStop stock was once again skyrocketing Tuesday, a day after the return of Roaring Kitty — the American investor known for his Reddit posts — drove the shares sharply higher and brought meme stock mania back to the market. Read more... | Continue reading
Brilliant design is when you can take a waste product and transform it into something badly needed.In 1989 Phil McCrory, an Alabama hairdresser, was shampooing a customer's head. The TV in the salon was on, and news footage of the Exxon Valdez oil spill was being broadcast. As Mc … | Continue reading
On Monday, Apple and Google jointly announced a new privacy feature that warns Android and iOS users when an unknown Bluetooth tracking device travels with them. [...] | Continue reading
This thrifter got around a 90% discount by shopping secondhand. Shopper delighted after finding cult-classic kitchen appliance deeply discounted at thrift store: 'I've been looking for one' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory continues the adventures ofAmblin and Netflix’s hit animated seriesJurassic WorldCamp Cretaceous, taking place during the events and aftermath of the Jurassic World films. Read more... | Continue reading