Intel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan wants to revamp chipmaking, cut jobs: report
Intel's next CEO will revamp the chip-making operations of the tech giants that fought and cut down on jobs to compete better with industry rivals, according to the report. Lip-Bu Tan, a former Intel board member who took over on Tuesday, will focus on streamlining Intel's manufacturing processes and firing more AI chips for clients […]
Amazon is making a privacy change to Echo that could make device useless
Alexa is approaching echo Everything you say to her to Amazon. For a long time, Amazon Echo owners have had the option to process requests locally. This means that the information was not sent to Amazon's servers, but that option has disappeared since March 28th. The company emailed customers to Echo to explain the changes. […]
Apple’s Siri boss calls AI delays ‘ugly’ and embarassing during all-hands meeting: report
Apple's top executive admitted that there was a “ugly” delay in the SIRI digital assistant, and that members of the AI team responsible for SNAFU may “feel embarrassing.” The Cupertino, California-based company reportedly postponed plans to release an AI-equipped version of Siri after encountering bugs and glitches. This adds to concerns that Apple's AI products […]
Four tips for a healthy social media experience
You don't want to throw away social media, but do you feel like you're taking a blow to your mental health? You may not need to choose. New research at the University of British Columbia It suggests that improving the mental health of young people is not about reducing the time they spend on social […]
Trump tariff battle with Canada, Mexico, China and Europe points to early winners, losers
President Trump has been locked up in a tough tariff war with Canada, Mexico, the European Union and China to rebuild the US economy for the long term, with early winners and losers already emerging. Among the expected early winners are domestic American steel and aluminum manufacturers, such as the US steel and Cleveland cliffs. […]
6 ways to avoid the morning crash and prepare for peak productivity
This is a crash course on the best and worst ways to get started in the morning. Most people check their mobile phones Immediately after waking up. Scrolling through social media can provide you with a pleasant rush of dopamine, but being satisfied quickly leads to a constant craving for more stimuli. Exposure to blue […]
‘These scammers want to scare people’
Law enforcement officials are warning iPhone users about text messages used to steal personal information. The Hampden County, Massachusetts Sheriff's Office on Tuesday reported certain texts claiming that people were “confirmed investigations,” and that if they do not respond immediately they will face “additional legal action.” Sheriff Nick Kocki of Hampden County, Massachusetts, said certain […]
Scientists create robotic arm that can be moved using your imagination
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco used signals from the brain sent via computers to allow paralyzed men to control the robotic arms regularly. He could grasp, move, and release objects simply by imagining that he would perform actions. The device, known as the Brain Computer Interface (BCI), has successfully performed record-breaking features […]
Your old DVDs are suffering disc rot — Warner Bros. will replace them
Your DVD is dying – and it has nothing to do with streaming apps. DVDs may be a thing of the past, but if you're someone who maintains your collection, you'll need to see if they've become victims of disc rot – especially if they're titles distributed by Warner Bros Home Entertainment (WBHE). Disk corruption […]
This company will give you cash if you let them train AI with your private videos
The new company wants to provide paid cash for private videos to train artificial intelligence. AI companies have cut almost every corner of the internet for content that models can learn, so Austin-based Troveo is Buy “Dark Content” It remains on the floor of Mana's room. Since its launch a year ago, the company has […]