Google admits that a Gemini AI demo video was staged (www.engadget.com)
Google admits that a Gemini AI demo video was staged::Google admits that it staged part of a Gemini AI demo video, in which there was actually no voice interaction as implied.
Google announces April 2024 shutdown date for Google Podcasts (arstechnica.com)
Time to get out of Google Podcasts for anyone that is still using the service.
Google announces April 2024 shutdown date for Google Podcasts (arstechnica.com)
Elon Musk loses over 400 satellites in 3 months according to data from space-track.org (defense contractor used), and over 1,000 for the lifespan of the company (satellitemap.space)
I received a lot of flack in my other posts for providing this data in conjunction with his efforts to raise money. I separated this post in order to comply with the rules. reuters.com/…/musks-spacex-approaches-investors-a…...
Driverless cars were the future but now the truth is out: they’re on the road to nowhere (www.theguardian.com)
Driverless cars were the future but now the truth is out: they’re on the road to nowhere::The dream of these vehicles ruling the roads remains just that. Focusing on public transport would be much smarter, says transport writer Christian Wolmar
Threads is counting down to an EU launch next week (www.theverge.com)
FDA Approves World’s First Crispr Gene-Editing Drug for Sickle-Cell Disease | Landmark decision heralds a new type of medicine that can tackle genetic conditions that are hard to treat (www.wsj.com)
The key thing about this kind of therapy is that it’s not a drug you keep on taking - it’s a one-time thing which permanently cures the disease.
Google’s best Gemini AI demo video was fabricated (arstechnica.com)
Mobile phones: Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharging - BBC News (www.bbc.com)
Google’s best Gemini AI demo video was fabricated (arstechnica.com)
Google takes heat for a misleading AI demo video that hyped up its GPT-4 competitor.
Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns - experts (www.reuters.com)
Tesla Cybertruck’s stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns - experts::The angular design of Tesla’s Cybertruck has safety experts concerned that the electric pickup truck’s stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists.
Moscow Bans QR Codes in Billboards Over Navalny’s Anti-Putin Campaign (www.themoscowtimes.com)
COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate (www.bbc.com)
The fight to clean up the toxic legacy of semiconductors (www.theverge.com)
Homes need to be built for better internet (www.theverge.com)
Amazon's humanoid warehouse robots will eventually cost only $3 per hour to operate. That won't calm workers' fears of being replaced. (www.businessinsider.com)
Amazon’s humanoid warehouse robots will eventually cost only $3 per hour to operate. That won’t calm workers’ fears of being replaced.::The robot’s human-like shape is bound to reignite workers’ fears of being replaced, but Amazon says they’re designed to “work collaboratively.”
‘Nudify’ Apps That Use AI to ‘Undress’ Women in Photos Are Soaring in Popularity (time.com)
‘Nudify’ Apps That Use AI to ‘Undress’ Women in Photos Are Soaring in Popularity::It’s part of a worrying trend of non-consensual “deepfake” pornography being developed and distributed because of advances in artificial intelligence.
Google calls Drive data loss “fixed,” locks forum threads saying otherwise | Ars Technica (arstechnica.com)
YouTubers can now pause comments after Google moderation tweaks (www.theverge.com)
Best WordPress SEO consultant in India (www.esignwebservices.com)
When it comes to finding the best WordPress SEO consultant in India, there are several highly skilled professionals available. These consultants possess deep knowledge and experience in optimizing WordPress websites for search engines, helping businesses achieve better rankings and improved online visibility.
DNS Resolver Quad9 Wins Pirate Site Blocking Appeal Against Sony (torrentfreak.com)
Real Talk: Why Is Datadog So Expensive? (thenewstack.io)
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to receive Serbian passport, president says (abcnews.go.com)
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to receive Serbian passport, president says::Serbia’s president says Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak will be getting a Serbian passport
Redditor finds heavy block of iron shavings inside cheap PSU, also appears to lack safety protections (www.tomshardware.com)
Google calls Drive data loss “fixed,” locks forum threads saying otherwise (arstechnica.com)