Elon Musk says he is "kind of pro-China," claims country is on "team humanity" when it comes to AI
Musk hopes relations between the US and China will improve
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Ad for a cheap BMW was used as Trojan horse in Russian cyberattack on Ukrainian diplomats
Beware of ads for inexpensive German cars
Windows 11 shown running on just 176 MB of RAM
Spoiler -- it's not exactly a cure for the Windows 11 obesity problem
6 top paying tech roles for 2023
Strong talent demand for AI, cyber security and cloud computing positions
Lisa Su believes AI will soon be an integral part of chip design
AMD is already using AI models at various stages in the chip design process
Fears over AI and job layoffs are driving tech execs to drugs and drinking
45% of tech executives use painkillers such as OxyContin
Twitter finds an unlikely supporter in Taliban leader who criticizes "intolerant" Meta
Not the best person to do Twitter's PR
A hot potato: Elon Musk might be sweating over the Twitter-like Threads becoming the fastest-growing app of all time, but at least he can count on the support of Anas Haqqani, a senior Taliban leader, who has praised Twitter's commitment to free speech and blasted Meta's "intolerant policy."
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