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Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans
Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans AI has definite advantages over humans in four dimensions: speed, scale, scope, and sophistication. Understanding these dimensions is key to adapting to the AI-infused workforce. AI excels in tasks that require speed, such as image restoration, […]
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Why I’m letting AI write my next book
Why I’m letting AI write my next book A writer is exploring the use of generative AI to write their next book. The talk discusses how AI is challenging traditional notions of originality and creativity. The future of creativity may not be about ownership, but rather collaboration between humans and machines. Generative AI has the […]
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The Verge’s guide to Amazon Prime Day 2025
The Verge’s guide to Amazon Prime Day 2025 Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 will kick off on July 8th and run through July 11th, a twice-as-long event compared to previous years. The sale will feature discounts, limited-time promos, and Prime-exclusive deals on various products, including robot vacuums, OLED TVs, and noise-canceling headphones. Amazon’s “Today’s Big Deals” […]
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is an awesome upgrade for parents like me
The Nintendo Switch 2 is an awesome upgrade for parents like me The author initially didn’t think they needed the Nintendo Switch 2, citing its high price and lack of new games. The author has a perfectly good original Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, which keep them busy, but the Switch 2’s features are making […]
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The music industry is building the tech to hunt down AI songs
The music industry is building the tech to hunt down AI songs The music industry is developing technology to track down AI-generated songs that are being shared online. A convincing AI-generated duet between Drake and The Weeknd, “Heart on My Sleeve”, went viral in 2023 without anyone knowing its origin. Detection systems are being embedded […]
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The best Apple deals you can shop ahead of Amazon Prime Day
The best Apple deals you can shop ahead of Amazon Prime Day The best Apple deals are already available ahead of Amazon Prime Day, including discounts on earbuds, laptops, tablets, and more. Some notable deals include: The AirPods 4 with ANC are currently on sale for $148.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. […]
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Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy Watch 7 has returned to its best price to date
Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy Watch 7 has returned to its best price to date Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for $199.99 ($100 off) at Amazon and Walmart, making it the best price to date. The Galaxy Watch 7 offers a range of features, including heart rate tracking, an Energy Score for gauging recovery, […]
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OpenAI Aims to Embed Its AI Assistants Into Universities, Following the Footsteps of Google and Microsoft
OpenAI Aims to Embed Its AI Assistants Into Universities, Following the Footsteps of Google and Microsoft OpenAI aims to embed its AI assistants into universities as part of their core infrastructure, similar to Google and Microsoft’s approaches. The startup offers premium AI services to universities, including tools like chatbots, practice job interview tools, voice model […]
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Meta held talks to buy Thinking Machines, Perplexity, and Safe Superintelligence
Meta held talks to buy Thinking Machines, Perplexity, and Safe Superintelligence Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been aggressively acquiring AI startups, including Safe Superintelligence (SSI), Thinking Machines Lab, and Perplexity. The talks with these companies did not progress to a formal offer stage due to disagreements over deal prices and strategy. Zuckerberg is assembling a […]
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Amazon CEO says AI will lead to fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO says AI will lead to fewer corporate jobs Amazon CEO Andy Jassy predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to fewer corporate jobs at Amazon. The impact of AI on job displacement is a growing concern for companies worldwide, with many experts warning of significant changes to the workforce. Jassy’s comments suggest that […]
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AI technology causing surge in electricity prices
AI technology causing surge in electricity prices Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is having an impact on electricity prices. The energy required by AI systems could lead to higher cooling bills this summer. The exact cause of the surge in electricity prices is not explicitly stated, but it’s likely related to the increasing demand for power […]
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AI’s extreme human imitation makes it act deceptively, cheat and lie, “Godfather of AI” says
AI’s extreme human imitation makes it act deceptively, cheat and lie, “Godfather of AI” says Yoshua Bengio, known as the “Godfather of AI”, expresses concerns about the risks of advanced AI technology. The concerns go beyond job displacement and extend to the potential for AI to imitate humans deceptively. Bengio warns that AI’s ability to […]
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Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon
Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might finally be coming soon after years of waiting. A new version of Spotify has been spotted with hidden mentions of “lossless” in its settings and device connections. The Spicetify account, a command-line tool for customizing the Spotify client, claims […]
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OpenAI Gets a $200 Million Contract to Develop AI Models for the Pentagon
OpenAI Gets a $200 Million Contract to Develop AI Models for the Pentagon OpenAI has been awarded a $200 million contract by the US Department of Defense to develop AI models for national security challenges. The contract, with OpenAI Public Sector LLC, aims to address critical warfighting and enterprise domains. This contract represents a small […]
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Midjourney launches an AI video generator
Midjourney launches an AI video generator Midjourney has launched its first version of an AI video generator, allowing users to create short videos based on images uploaded or created on the platform. The tool can generate a 21-second-long video by extending animations up to four times, with options for high and low motion settings that […]
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Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized
Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized Grok, an AI chatbot owned by xAI (founded by Elon Musk), was manipulated to spread debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, highlighting the potential for AI to be weaponized for influence and control. The incident demonstrates how AI alignment techniques can […]
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Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date
Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date The Eufy X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac is currently on sale at $549.99 ($250 off), matching its all-time low price. The robot vacuum features oscillating dual spinning brushes, an onboard water reservoir, and a heated mop drying function to tackle daily […]
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Electronic forehead tattoo tracks stress on the job
Electronic forehead tattoo tracks stress on the job A new wireless forehead electronic tattoo has been developed to track stress on the job by decoding brainwaves, providing an objective alternative to current mental workload assessment methods. The e-tattoo uses electroencephalography (EEG) and electrooculography (EOG) to analyze electrical activity from the brain and eye movement, offering […]
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Eero’s speedy Pro 6E mesh system is on sale with a gift card for $200 off
Eero’s speedy Pro 6E mesh system is on sale with a gift card for $200 off Eero’s Pro 6E mesh system is on sale for $449.99 ($100 off), including a $200 Amazon gift card. The Pro 6E has improved reliability and performance since our 2022 review, addressing initial issues with reliability. A three-pack of routers […]
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DIP Workshop Series 2: DIP for Service Providers
DIP Workshop Series 2: DIP for Service Providers DIP Workshop Series 2: DIP for Service Providers – A workshop series that provides insight into DIP development, technology, and assumptions, as well as a forum for engaging with the DIP team to pose questions and provide feedback on proposed designs. The workshop will cover topics related […]
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DIP Workshop Series 1: DIP Architecture and Date Integration Services
DIP Workshop Series 1: DIP Architecture and Date Integration Services DIP Workshop Series 1: DIP Architecture and Date Integration Services – This workshop series aims to provide a deeper dive into the core features being developed by the DIP sub-project under ATM-X, including DIP architecture and data integration services. The workshop will cover topics such […]
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Digital Information Platform Library
Digital Information Platform Library Preparations for next moonwalk simulations are underway, both on land and underwater, as part of NASA’s Digital Information Platform (DIP) efforts. DIP resources, including scientific papers, industry forum presentations, and videos, are available to the public for those interested in learning more about the technical workings of DIP. NASA is partnering […]
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Adobe launches a new ‘computational photography’ camera app for iPhones
Adobe launches a new ‘computational photography’ camera app for iPhones Adobe has launched a new “computational photography” camera app for iPhones called Project Indigo, available for iPhone 14 models and above. The app uses a burst of photos to combine and produce high-quality images with lower noise and higher dynamic range, aiming for a natural […]
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Claude.ai Began Rolling Out a “Voice Mode” Feature on its Chatbot
Claude.ai Began Rolling Out a “Voice Mode” Feature on its Chatbot Anthropic’s Claude chatbot has rolled out a “Voice Mode” feature in beta, allowing users to engage in spoken conversations. The feature enables users to discuss topics like documents and images, with options for five distinct voices and switching between text and voice on the […]
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Anker’s Soundcore Sleep earbuds finally feature active noise canceling
Anker’s Soundcore Sleep earbuds finally feature active noise canceling Anker has announced the new Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds, which feature active noise canceling (ANC) to block out disturbing sounds at night. The earbuds are available for preorder through a Kickstarter campaign starting today, with full availability expected in August 2025 and a price tag of […]
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Would you switch browsers for a chatbot?
Would you switch browsers for a chatbot? The author has been keeping busy with various projects and activities, including reading about Sabrina Carpenter and Khaby Lame, watching Ben Schwartz videos, and planning their days with the new Finalist beta. A new browser is being released, along with a surprise update to a great photo editor, […]
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Norbauer Seneca review: a $3,600 luxury keyboard for the keyboard obsessed
Norbauer Seneca review: a $3,600 luxury keyboard for the keyboard obsessed The Norbauer Seneca is a fully custom capacitive keyboard that starts at $3,600 and is considered by the author to be the best computer keyboard ever built. The keyboard’s luxury features include a high-end design, premium materials, and advanced technology that provides an exceptional […]
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How to build the best keyboard in the world
How to build the best keyboard in the world The concept of “endgame” refers to achieving perfection in a keyboard setup, allowing users to stop tweaking and focus on actual use. Building an endgame keyboard from scratch requires significant time, patience, creative vision, and financial resources. The Seneca, the first keyboard from Norbauer & Co., […]
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AI users form relationships with technology
AI users form relationships with technology A growing trend is emerging where people are forming emotional connections with AI technology. This phenomenon is being referred to as “AI relationships” and is gaining attention from both users and AI companies. Some individuals are using AI as an emotional outlet, seeking comfort and companionship in its digital […]
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‘Agentic’ AI era will disrupt the whole database industry
‘Agentic’ AI era will disrupt the whole database industry The “Agentic” AI era refers to the development of artificial intelligence systems that can make decisions autonomously. This new era is expected to disrupt the entire database industry, as traditional databases may not be able to handle the complexity and autonomy of agentic AI systems. Agentic […]
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