Geoffrey Hinton tells us why he’s now scared of the tech he helped build
200+MIT Technology Review / 2h
I met Geoffrey Hinton at his house on a pretty street in north London just four days before the bombshell announcement that he is quitting Google. Hinton is a pioneer of deep learning who helped develop some of the most important techniques at the heart of modern artificial intelligence, but after a decade at Google, he is stepping down to focus on new concerns he now has about AI. Stunned by the
The new Google Photos update makes it easier to find the exact picture you want
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
If you have a mountain of Google Photos that you struggle to sift through to find the one you want, then Google’s “more powerful” search tool could be a huge time saver. Currently, if you want to search your Google Photos library you have to rely on pretty simple terms – such as “garden,” “beach,” or “sunset” – and tags and labels – such as names if you’ve labeled people, or locations if you’ve t
Microsoft Broke a Chrome Feature to Promote Its Edge Browser
Gizmodo / 26min
Microsoft issued a Windows update that broke a Chrome feature, making it harder to change your default browser and annoying Chrome users with popups, Gizmodo has learned. Read more...
Nextdoor launches new ‘Assistant’ feature powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT
TechCrunch / now
Neighborhood social network Nextdoor is introducing new features powered by generative AI, the company announced on Tuesday. Most notably, Nextdoor is launching a new “Assistant” feature that helps users on the app write better posts. The new Assistant feature, which is being tested with select users, is powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The Assistant feature is designed to help users write posts that
Nextdoor is using a generative AI to encourage users to ‘rephrase’ mean posts
Engadget / 4min
Nextdoor is introducing its first generative AI feature, an in-app “assistant” that can help users rewrite “potentially unkind” posts on the neighborhood social network. The new feature is rolling out “over the next several weeks.” It’s far from the first time the company has experimented with ways to remind users to keep conversations “neighborly.” The company, which has at time struggled to fig
Windows 11 update nightmare continues with games and an antivirus app hit
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Windows 11 ’s latest optional update is causing a bunch of problems for some users, including reported issues with games and conflicts with an antivirus app. Let’s start with the apparent misfire in the works patch KB5025305 has visited upon gamers, going by claims on Reddit flagged up by Windows Latest . One Reddit user reported having games freezing after installing the preview update, with the
Russian hackers use fake "Windows update" to attack government targets
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
Russian cybercriminals have been observed targeting Ukrainian government employees with information-stealing malware by posing as IT staff working in these institutions. Cybersecurity researchers from the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) spotted the hacking campaign in which Russian state-sponsored hackers from the APT28 threat actor (also known as Fancy Bear) were sending em
Seagate's Xbox Series S/X Expansion cards fall to a new all-time lows
Engadget / 26min
Given the size of modern games, there's a good chance that you're getting low on space for your Xbox Series X or Series S consoles. Seagate's Expansion Card allows you to double or triple your storage with no loss of speed, and there's never been a better time to buy one. The 1TB Storage Expansion Card is on sale at an all-time low of $150 (32 percent off) and the 2TB card is available for just $
Lenovo Slim Pro 7 AMD 14-Inch Review: Excellent Features at a Fair Price
How-To Geek / 26min
Lenovo’s Slim Pro series of laptops are known for their powerful performance, thin and light design, and above-average battery life. So I was expecting a lot when I received an entry-level Lenovo Slim Pro 7 with an AMD processor for review. It certainly didn’t disappoint. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How To Turn On YouTube Music's Sleep Timer
SlashGear / 28min
Are you tired of falling asleep while listening to a podcast, only to have it autoplay all night? YT Music has a sleep timer feature that solves the problem.
4 Tesla Powerwall Alternatives To Check Out In 2023
SlashGear / 28min
Do you like the idea of Tesla's Powerwall but want to explore your options? There are a handful of solid alternatives already on the market.
How chemists could give new life to old wind turbine blades
MIT Technology Review / 34min
Wind turbines are crucial for addressing climate change, but when they’ve reached the end of their lives, turbine blades could add up to a lot of waste. Now new research, published in Nature , could represent a first step toward building renewable-energy infrastructure that doesn’t end up in a landfill. Wind turbine blades need to be tough to be useful. These workhorses of renewable energy last f
We need to bring consent to AI
MIT Technology Review / 34min
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . This week’s big news is that Geoffrey Hinton, a VP and Engineering Fellow at Google, and a pioneer of deep learning who developed some of the most important techniques at the heart of modern AI, is leaving the company after 10 years. But first, we need to talk
Nicolas Cage takes Stephen Colbert's 'Questionert' very seriously
Mashable / 35min
Seeing as Nicolas Cage has reached the meta point of his career where he played Nicolas Cage in that Pedro Pascal film , you'd think we all know the actor quite well. But on Stephen Colbert's "Questionert", Cage will be even more known. On The Late Show, the Renfield actor joined the ranks of Michelle Obama , Keanu Reeves , Jennifer Lawrence , Prince Harry , Jon Batiste , Bradley Cooper , and so
Marvel's Fantastic Four cast rumors are sending MCU fans into a tailspin
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
Oh, Marvel fans, when will we learn to take casting rumors with a pinch of salt? Never? Okay then. After a lengthy spell without a single piece of speculation, it seems we're all back on the Fantastic Four movie casting bandwagon. You see, over the last few days (April 29 to May 1), an avalanche of new rumors about the Marvel Phase 6 film's cast have appeared online – and they're sending you, me,
Microsoft could soon make Windows 11 less annoying – and it's about time
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
Windows 11 is swiftly maturing into a solid operating system, and adoption is steadily climbing, despite a rocky start and users’ love of Windows 10. Now, preview builds of Microsoft’s flagship OS have revealed that the tech giant plans to cut back one of Windows 11’s most annoying features: the endless stream of push notifications. These pop-ups aren’t entirely problematic, but if you’ve already
SolarWinds: The Untold Story of the Boldest Supply-Chain Hack
Wired / 37min
The attackers were in thousands of corporate and government networks. They might still be there now. Behind the scenes of the SolarWinds investigation.
Microsoft really wants your business to make Edge its default browser
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
Microsoft's push to force users onto its Edge browser is moving up another gear with a move that might leave some business users despairing. The company has revealed that links from its Microsoft Teams and Outlook platforms will now open in Edge, even if users have chosen a different option as their default browser. This could leave users waiting in frustration after clicking on a link from eithe
Pornhub blocks access in Utah to challenge age verification law
Engadget / 53min
Utah's age verification law, which targets publishers distributing material deemed to be "harmful to minors on the internet," has gone into effect. As a response, MindGeek has chosen to block everyone in the state from being able to access its websites, including Pornhub. As Motherboard reports, if somebody with a Utah IP address accesses Pornhub, they'll now be met with a video of adult performe
The Google Pixel Watch could soon get one of the Pixel 7’s best features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
The Google Pixel Watch is already a capable wearable, but it could soon get even more useful, as there’s evidence that suggests Google will add the ‘At a Glance’ feature from its Pixel smartphones. This evidence was spotted by 9to5Google , which found the feature mentioned by name in lines of code for the latest version of Google Assistant for Wear OS. The same feature is also described as ‘proac
Get this time-saving AI writing tool for just $40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of May 2, lifetime access to Write Bot™ AI is on sale for $39.99 (reg. $1,798). Writing takes time, but sometimes there just isn’t any room left in the schedule. If you need to cut down on the time it takes to produce engaging content for your website, blog, social media, or other web space, a little help from an AI writer could go a long way. Write Bot™ is a specialized AI that can cre
Enhance your video chats with this $40 HD webcam
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of May 2, get the Wewatch PCF 3 1080P FHD Webcam for just $39.99 — that's 27% off the regular price of $54.99. Remote workers and online students are likely aware of just how much the world has gone digital in recent years. If you’re like millions of people who use video chat as part of their daily or weekly work, you might want to upgrade your device with an HD webcam. The Wewatch PCF3
Work or play on this $200 refurbished iPad Pro
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of May 2, get this refurbished iPad Pro for only $199.99 — that's 20% off the regular refurbished price of $249.99. Whether you’re bringing your work home with you or want to stream a show without draining your phone battery, a good tablet is a practical thing to have around. A brand-new iPad might set you back a bit, but you could go for a refurbished one instead for a lower price that
Learn how to sell on Amazon or Shopify with this $30 bundle
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of May 2, get the Amazon FBA and Shopify Dropshipping Business Model and Strategies Bundle for just $29.99. Starting a side hustle to earn a little more might seem like a ton of work, but there are tools and guides to show you how to make it manageable. You could even create your own Amazon or Shopify store and start selling online, and you can find out how it’s done with the Amazon FBA
Mastodon now has a simpler sign up process
TechCrunch / 1h
Decentralized social network Mastodon announced that it is making it easier to create an account on the fediverse — or at least its own server. Now, when you try to sign up on Mastodon, it will give an easy option to create an account on mastodon.social instead of choosing a server. One of the prime complaints of joining the Mastodon network has been the complicated flow sign-ups of for different
Your search is over: Turtle Beach’s Stealth Pro is the best wireless headset for gamers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When it comes to gaming headsets you’re spoilt for choice. But if you want a headset that excels in every area from exceptional clarity to unparalleled noise cancelling, there’s only one headset you need to consider. The new Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is an incredible combination of innovation, precision engineering, and sheer gaming joy, and it’s been two full years in the making. The Stealth Pro
Google Promised to Defund Climate Lies, but the Ads Keep Coming
22NYT > Technology / 1h
Google said in 2021 that it would stop running ads alongside videos and other content that denied the existence and causes of climate change.
Hollywood writers are officially on strike
21Engadget / 1h
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has called for a strike starting today largely over streaming productions, saying that studios are effectively creating a "gig economy" within the union. On the other side of the table, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) said the WGA was "unwilling" to compromise on key issues like mandatory staffing. "The Board of Directors of the @
Zojirushi's Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker takes the effort out of baking at home
Mashable / 2h
My TikTok feed is mostly cooking tips and recipes, so I’ve seen bread makers a few times on my For You page . This was my first time using one — I had previously been experimenting with baking focaccia in my kitchen. It’s a process that involves a lot of small steps with long waiting periods so that you can get the perfect bake. I’ve been wanting to try making my own sourdough for so long, but th
African payment service provider Nomba raises $30M, backed by Base10 Partners and Shopify
TechCrunch / 2h
Nigerian payment service provider Nomba has raised $30 million in a pre-Series B investment to support the delivery of bespoke payment solutions for African businesses. The round, which values the company at $150 million+ according to YCombinator data on its most valuable companies , was led by San Francisco-based Base 10 Partners . Partech and Khosla Ventures, existing investors from its $5 mill
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for May 2
Mashable / 4h
Welcome to Tuesday, a day of magic, mayhem, and Wordle ! Or possibly laundry and leftovers, but also Wordle . It's what you make it! Whatever's going on, we're here as always to help guide the way with our expert Wordle advice and the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for May 2's Wordle word to be revealed. But if you'd rather work throu
Mastodon simplifies sign-ups to attract new users
200+Engadget / 4h
After Elon Musk took over Twitter, one of the alternatives to the social media website that users flocked to was Mastodon . It's a decentralized network where people can choose from multiple servers or "instances," with each one being independently operated. At the moment, there are 12,000-plus instances people can choose from, and the Mastodon team has realized that picking one could be overwhel
Chinese American icon Anna May Wong honoured with her own Barbie
Mashable / 4h
Mattel has revealed a new Anna May Wong doll is joining its Barbie Inspiring Women series , just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Designed by Mattel's Barbie Signature Lead Designer Carlyle Nuera , the new Anna May Wong doll uses a Madam Lavinia face mould and has an articulated body. She comes wearing a red '30s-style bias-cut evening gown with a golden dragon desi
eBay appoints new head of emerging markets, covering regions like Southeast Asia and India
81TechCrunch / 4h
eBay announced today that it has appointed Vidmay Naini as its general manager for global emerging markets, a role that covers the company’s growth in Southeast Asia, India, Eastern Europe, Israel, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Before his new position, Naini led eBay’s Southeast Asia and India businesses. Naini has been with eBay for 18 years and his previous projects include eBay’s
Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, May 2 (game #463)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints - now with added Daily Sequence answers! Yes, that's right: the makers of Quordle have a new game, which sees you complete four Wordle puzzles consecutively. The twist is that the letters you've already used on the first game are repeated on the second and so on. It's good fun, but also difficult - so if you already find yourself searching for Wordle
Hollywood Writers Strike Over Pay Disputes with Streaming Giants, AI Concerns
27Gizmodo / 4h
The Writers Guild of America, the union that bargains on behalf of Hollywood’s screenwriters, has called a strike after negotiations with major studios failed to produce a favorable contract this week. The strike, which is the first involving WGA to occur in 15 years , seeks to bring firms to the table on a host of… Read more...
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for May 2
Mashable / 7h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
How To Use ChatGPT-4 For Free (Without A Plus Subscription)
SlashGear / 7h
If you want to give GPT-4 a try but aren't willing or able to pay for OpenAI's subscription plan, you have several other options to use without the fee.
FAA Hit With Lawsuit Over SpaceX's Explosive Starship Launch
SlashGear / 7h
SpaceX's first Starship launch was an explosive success, literally. Now the FAA is facing a lawsuit over the potential damage it caused to vulnerable habitats.
The 2023 Met Gala was overrun by catgirls and boys
100+Mashable / 8h
The 2023 Met Gala is currently underway, with celebrities and fashion industry insiders gathering in New York to compete for the title of Most Ostentatious Getup. And also to raise funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I guess. This year's Met Gala theme is "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," in honour of the late German fashion designer who passed away in 2019. During his 60-year career, Lag
Qantas Appoints Vanessa Hudson As New CEO, Replacing Alan Joyce
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
There are some major management changes coming to Qantas, as the carrier’s long-serving CEO is retiring, and is being replaced by another senior Qantas executive. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce retiring in November 2023 Alan Joyce will be retiring from Qantas as of November 2023. 56-year-old Joyce has served as CEO of Qantas for 15 years, making him one of the longer serving CEOs in the industry, as it’s
Etihad Unveils New Boeing 787 Business Class Suite
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Etihad Airways has just shared details of its new business class seat, which will debut on Boeing 787s in the third quarter of 2023. It’s not just business class getting a refresh, as there are also new economy seats, as well as improved Wi-Fi. New Etihad 787 business class seats As of the third quarter of 2023, Etihad Airways will be installing the new Collins Aerospace Elements seat on newly de
This Skyrim Mod Uses ChatGPT To Create Realistic Conversations With NPCs
SlashGear / 9h
There's no shortage of "Skyrim" mods, but most of them don't leverage artificial intelligence to breathe new life into otherwise stilted NPCs.
Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Hit With Major Leak Ahead Of Release
SlashGear / 9h
The hotly anticipated "Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" is the subject of a major leak nearly two weeks before the game officially launches.
Redfall Review: A Formulaic FPS Without Surprises
SlashGear / 9h
Redfall is a vampire hunting game where there's little to be shocked about. There's plenty to do, and there's fun to be had, but is it enough?
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards May 2023
1KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for May 2023, and it’s the best list that we’ve seen in a long time, especially for transatlantic travel. There are discounts to and from the United States in business, premium economy, and economy, to a level I don’t recall seeing in years. Hopefully some people are able to take advantage of this to plan an advent
T-Mobile discloses 2nd data breach of 2023, this one leaking account PINs and more
21Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg ) T-Mobile on Monday said it experienced a hack that exposed account PINs and other customer data in the company's second network intrusion this year and the ninth since 2018. The intrusion, which started on February 24 and lasted until March 30, affected 836 customers, according to a notification on the website of Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey. “The
AI 'godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google
3KBBC News - Technology / 9h
Artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton quits Google, saying he now regrets his work.
Ann Lai says she was fired from Bullpen Capital after helping deliver a $145M fund
TechCrunch / 9h
Ann Lai , a general partner at Bullpen Capital , has been fired from the firm, she says. The investor described the termination experience as “discriminatory and retaliatory” in a LinkedIn post published on Monday. Lai helped raise Bullpen Capital’s most recent fund, a $145 million investment vehicle , the first investment vehicle in which she was named an equal partner. Before joining Bullpen Ca
United States Ends Vaccine Requirement For International Travel
35One Mile at a Time / 10h
The White House has announced plans to end the vaccination requirement for foreign travelers looking to visit the United States, which seems logical enough. White House lifts vaccine requirement for travel As we’ve known for some time, the White House will no longer be considering COVID-19 a public health emergency as of May 12, 2023. This has quite a few implications. As it impacts travel, it me
'Redfall' review: Good enough for Game Pass
2KEngadget / 10h
Redfall is not fit for public consumption. It may not give you salmonella, but Arkane Austin’s vampire-infused world is unpolished, underpopulated and littered with glitches. From the jump, there are signs the game would’ve benefited from another delay before launch day. That’s not to say Redfall is a bad game filled with terrible ideas, but in its current form, it’s difficult to see the brillian
Two Women Brawl At Atlanta Airport Gate – Neither One Of Them Is Making It To Miami
29View from the Wing / 10h
Two women tussled and brawled before a Spirit Airlines flights with one eventually being pinned by the other, larger passenger. Blows were traded, kicks were unleashed, and they tumbled until they just couldn't tumble anymore. It looks to me like this is the gate area for a Spirit Airlines flight from Atlanta to Miami. This looks like the Atlanta airport, and Spirit does use gate D2 there. Atlant
Taika Waititi Returns to Robots for Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun
Gizmodo / 10h
Taika Waititi has spent time in both the Star Wars and Marvel galaxies, and he’s adding another sci-fi project to his to-do list: a big-screen adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro ’s Klara and the Sun. Read more...
Why champagne has stable “bubble chains” and other carbonated drinks do not
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Researchers investigated the stability of bubble chains in carbonated drinks like champagne and sparkling wine. (credit: Madeline Federle and Colin Sullivan) Brown University physicist Roberto Zenit has a knack for tying his fundamental fluid dynamics research to everyday phenomena, like enjoying a glass of champagne with friends. He noticed one day that the bubbles rising to the surfac
Facial Recognition Powers ‘Automated Apartheid’ in Israel, Report Says
81NYT > Technology / 11h
The Israeli government is using computer vision to monitor Palestinian travel across checkpoints, according to the report.
When AI Chatbots Hallucinate
400+NYT > Technology / 11h
Ensuring that chatbots aren’t serving false information to users has become one of the most important and tricky tasks in the tech industry.
Amazon rolls out free Roku-like TV channels for Fire devices
Engadget / 11h
Amazon just announced the impending launch of Fire TV Channels, allowing customers access to a wide variety of “premium, free content” on Fire streaming sticks, streaming boxes, and, of course, Fire-branded televisions. The company promises there will be no forced sign-ups or fees associated with this content. Just like the similar offering from Roku , there looks to be plenty of free content to
Ryan Breslow’s Love health, wellness marketplace goes live
21TechCrunch / 11h
Ryan Breslow, the brazen founder and former CEO of Bolt, told TechCrunch in 2022 that he was leaving the one-click checkout company to start a new company in the health and wellness sector called Love . Well, today is not only Global Love Day, but Love’s launch. Love previously raised $7.5 million from investors, including Human Capital and MaC Venture Capital, last year. Breslow told TechCrunch
Amazon debuts free, ad-supported streaming channels just for Fire TV
27TechCrunch / 11h
Amazon is doubling down on free, ad-supported content with today’s introduction of Fire TV Channels, its new, free and ad-supported (FAST) video experience coming to Fire TV devices this week. Though Fire TV had previously offered FAST content, Fire TV Channels will now be continuously updated throughout the day and integrated into several areas across the Fire TV interface, including on Home Scr
Pixel series is finally catching up to other Android phones thanks to small redesign
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Sometimes the best changes are the small ones. A quality-of-life update is coming to a future version of Pixel OS separating the volume controls for ringtones and notifications. It’s a pretty basic change, sure, but considering the fact that you can already adjust the volume for media and alarms separately, it makes sense to have the tool cover everything. You can silence notifications in case yo
Bask Bank Review: My Go-To Savings Account
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Note : Bask Bank has increased earnings rates for both the Mileage Savings Account and Interest Savings Account (subject to change), so I’ve updated the below post to reflect those details. Link: Apply now to open a Bask Bank savings account In this post I wanted to take a close look at Bask Bank, which is my go-to bank for my savings accounts. Bask Bank enables you to open an account and earn Am
Amnesty International Uses AI-Generated Images of Colombian Human Rights Abuses
20Gizmodo / 12h
Leading global human rights organization Amnesty International is defending its choice to use an AI image generator to depict protests and police brutality in Colombia. Amnesty told Gizmodo it used an AI generator to depict human rights abuses so as to preserve the anonymity of vulnerable protestors. Experts fear,… Read more...
AI plus MRI yields the ability to recognize what the mind is hearing
29Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) We have various ways of seeing what the brain is up to, from low-resolution electrodes that track waves of activity that ripple across the brain, to implanted electrodes that can follow the activity of individual cells. Combined with a detailed knowledge of which regions of the brain are involved in specific processes, we've been able to do remarkable things, such
Stone-hearted researchers gleefully push over adorable soccer-playing robots
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / In a still from a DeepMind demo video, a researcher pushes a small humanoid robot to the ground. (credit: DeepMind) On Wednesday, researchers from DeepMind released a paper ostensibly about using deep reinforcement learning to train miniature humanoid robots in complex movement skills and strategic understanding, resulting in efficient performance in a simulated one-on-one soccer game.
F1 wants to ban tire heaters—here’s why that’s a good idea
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / This is the rear of the Red Bull RB19. I can't find a good photo of it with the DRS flap open, but the bit that says Oracle drops down flat, reducing the amount of drag the wing causes and increasing the car's top speed. (credit: Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) Formula 1 held its annual street race in Azerbaijan this past weekend. With its very high-speed track, the
May the 4th is here again—so save some credits on this Star Wars merch
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
(credit: Star Wars) It's almost Star Wars day, or so they say: Yes, we're talking about that genius marketing ploy to rebrand May the 4th based on a pun—well, it's not even a pun, really, but it sounds similar enough to elicit a smirk. Some Star Wars fans might long for a bygone era when the franchise wasn't so commercialized as to have its own holiday, but if they're honest with themselves, Star
Daily Crunch: In United States’ second-largest bank failure, feds seize First Republic Bank and sell it to JPMorgan Chase
TechCrunch / 12h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . It’s a curious world we live in. Banks are a-collapsin’, and the world keeps on a-turnin’. And oh, hey, look! OpenAI is even richer now! Alex is back on the mic with your Monday rundown, and as usual, we had much to unpack: We’re digging into OpenAI, earnings, Firs
Witch From Mercury's Evil Mommy Is One of Gundam's Best Char Clones
Gizmodo / 12h
For as long as Gundam has existed as a franchise , the specter of its first major antagonistic standout, Char Aznable , has lingered over it. And that’s not unintentioned on Gundam ’s part—for almost as long the series has grown, it has put morally dubious people in face masks and coined the “Char Clone” trope as a… Read more...
Max Q: Expect the worst, hope for the best
TechCrunch / 12h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: ispace’s lunar lander presumed lost Update on Ursa Major News from Hydrosat and more ispace loses contact with lunar lander seconds before touchdown Japanese company ispace lost communication with its Hakuto-R lander just moments before it was supposed to touch down on the lunar surface , a major blow for what the company hoped would be the first fu
Xbox Begins Testing New, Sleeker Home UI Design
SlashGear / 12h
Xbox is testing out a new Home UI design that adds a lot of much-requested features to the home screen on the Xbox. We'll tell you what's new and how to get it.
Wreak havoc on your favorite streamer’s game with Crowd Control
46TechCrunch / 12h
You’re streaming the Sims to your loyal Twitch followers when suddenly, a fire ignites in the middle of your virtual home. As you scramble to put out the fire before the Sim firefighters arrive, another flame appears out of nowhere. In
