San Francisco protestors are disabling autonomous vehicles using traffic cones
"It's a great time"
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Elon Musk jet-tracking account banned from Twitter arrives on Threads with request for Zuckerberg
Musk must really, really hate Threads
Silicon-perovskite solar cells are on the verge of revolutionizing power generation efficiency
Forward-looking: Traditional solar power cells are based on a silicon semiconductor compound, which is known to have a theoretical maximum efficiency of 29 percent in converting sunlight into electric energy. However, by incorporating a second perovskite layer onto the base silicon layer, solar cells have the potential to surpass this efficiency threshold in the near future.
Could fitness propel VR into the mainstream spotlight?
VR is looking for its Wii moment
Netflix adds magenta light and AI to improve real-time green screen filming
The new chroma key compositing technique involves many complex steps to get the job done
Over one million LEDs light up Sphere, Las Vegas' incredible new attraction
The inside is just as amazing
In brief: There is lots to see and do in Las Vegas, and in September this year, what could become the city's biggest attraction will open: the largest spherical building in the world, one packed with programmable exterior LEDs that can display incredible visuals. Inside, visitors will be able to watch music concerts, film events, and some sports while experiencing the 250-foot-high wrap-around interior screen.
Spanish labor minister wants to provide €20,000 to every young Spaniard upon reaching adulthood
Forward-looking: Spain will hold a vote on July 23, and Yolanda Díaz, the woman aspiring to become the country's first female prime minister, is prepared for a fight. Díaz has put forward an exceptionally progressive political agenda, which involves a contentious universal payment aimed at providing young people with the necessary funds for pursuing their education or starting a new business.
AI smarter than people could cause the extinction of the human race, says OpenAI
OpenAI's new team will (hopefully) safeguard humanity from AI superintelligence
France's Orwellian move: new law allows police surveillance through device cameras, mics, and GPS
Mille neuf cent quatre-vingt-quatre?
Chinese customs bust smuggler with 420 SSDs strapped to his body
Will people ever learn?
GPU Architecture Deep Dive: Nvidia Ada Lovelace, AMD RDNA 3 and Intel Arc Alchemist
Three vendors. Three architectures. Three approaches to GPU design. Join us as we dive into their semiconductor hearts and see how Ada Lovelace, Arc Alchemist, and RDNA 3 contrast and compare.
Consumer tech spending resilient amid economic uncertainty, new survey reveals
More people would give up streaming services before tech purchases
Zuckerberg faces backlash in China amid Meta's push to sell Quest VR headsets in the country
"You smashed the wok, and now you want to enjoy a Chinese meal?"
What economic crisis? The 500 wealthiest people in the world are $852 billion richer this year
The rich are getting much, much richer
Company receives FAA special airworthiness certification for its flying car
Interested buyers can secure a spot in the $300,000 eVTOL general queue
FBI launches national database to combat surge in swatting incidents
"We're taking every step to monitor this national problem and help however we can"
A Chat With Video Game Composer Christopher Tin
Grammy award-winning composer Christopher Tin is behind some of gaming's most iconic soundtracks, including Baba Yetu. We sit down with him to chat about how video game music has changed and where it's headed.
Massachusetts man is offloading 2,200 vintage Z80 computers on eBay one at a time
Originally $20 each, then $60, and now $100, which is still cheap for retro enthusiasts
Attorney trapped in email purgatory sues Microsoft for $1.75 million after customer support hell
"He would wait on hold for 3 to 5 hours at a time"
Beyond Bitcoin: IMF champions central bank digital currencies
The big picture: Not long ago, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were supposed to be the future of money and blockchain technology was poised to revolutionize everything. But now, nobody seems to remember the blockchain revolution anymore – a solution still in search of a problem – and Bitcoin remains a niche market for financial speculators.
White House announces over $42 billion to expand high-speed broadband access across the U.S.
The funding is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Then and Now: How 30 Years of Progress Have Changed PCs
Over the last 30 years, the PC has utterly transformed in appearance, capability, and usage. From the hulking beige boxes to an astonishing array of powerful, colorful, and astonishing computers.
Working from home is the new norm, especially for women
But it's making us more isolated and less social
Descent reloaded: Dutch game design students add ray tracing to classic 6DOF first-person shooter
Path tracing mods are currently in development for GTA San Andreas, NFS Underground 2, Half-life 2, and more
New York court fines lawyers for citing fake cases generated by ChatGPT
The judge chided the lawyers for "abandoning their responsibilities"