Software engineers are showing a strong preference for remote work, according to survey
Commuting to work is passé and employers are embracing the brave new world of remote work
Tech Culture
There's a technology revolution everywhere and it's manifesting in more ways than we can imagine.
Final Fantasy 16 producer dislikes the term JRPG, considers it "discriminatory"
Should "JRPG" be retired?
This "kissing" device lets long-distance couples and total strangers experience intimacy, sort of
Remember, it's only meant for kisses
Salesforce, which just laid off 8,000 workers, pays 'creative advisor' Matthew McConaughey $10 million per year
Not alright, alright, alright
Why it matters: Many tech industry workers have been laid off from their jobs recently, the result of over-hiring during the lockdowns and a global economic downturn. Becoming unemployed is a bitter pill, and it's even more depressing to learn that your former company pays a Hollywood actor millions of dollars a year to act as a creative adviser.
Take a look at this liquid-cooled PC with 69 water blocks and 100 feet of tubing
At a price of around $7,500
In tech culture, the term "vaporware" was first used in reference to which product?
All of those who immediately think "Duke Nukem Forever," please raise your hand
Secret crypto mining farm found in Massachusetts school's crawlspace
The hidden operation cost the school more than $17,000 in electricity
Popular YouTube vocalist shows how to leverage AI tools to create video for his music
Several AI tools created the visuals used to accompany Hollens' vocals
Intel demonstrates "Green PC" with 90 percent recyclability
Intel shows how PC companies can increase energy efficiency and use more sustainable materials
China could launch 13,000 satellites to "suppress" and spy on Starlink
The satellites could carry "anti-Starlink payloads"
This parasitic fungus could inspire strong yet ultralight materials
Fomes fomentarius has a complex structure with remarkable mechanical properties
Google Lawyer says internet could become a "Horror Show" without Section 230
Google claims sites would be forced to strictly regulate everything, or nothing at all
Google tells employees to share desks as it looks to cut costs
WTF?! With a market cap of $1.18 trillion, Google is one of the biggest companies in the world, so one wouldn't expect some of its employees to share desks with co-workers. But that will become a reality starting from the next quarter as Google embraces "real estate efficiency."
US Navy takes delivery of ship that can operate autonomously for up to 30 days
The Navy is embracing autonomous vessels
Amazon employees rage against return-to-office mandate as exec pleads for calm
"Let's not grab our torches and pitchforks quite yet"
University that used ChatGPT to write email about Michigan shooting apologizes for "poor judgment"
Some things are better left to humans
ChatGPT is overtly and covertly writing novels and short stories and the industry is freaking out
The new side hustle is to task an AI to write a book, then go sell it on Amazon
A hot potato: In case you haven't noticed, ChatGPT and machine-learning AI, in general, have been hot topics lately, with opinions swinging positively and negatively. On one side are proponents that think generative AI systems are the best thing since sliced bread and should be used for everything from constructing "original" images to writing poetry. Opponents passionately argue that these applications tread on the rights of creatives who put days, weeks, and months of work into their respective arts.
Wilson unveils "airless" 3D-printed basketball that nearly meets NBA regulation
"There's still work to do before it's ready for courts around the world, but we're thrilled by the possibilities this ball represents"
Logitech announces $599 Trophy G cockpit for the ultimate racing experience
Compatible with all wheels and gaming platforms
Bungie awarded $4.3 million in case against Destiny 2 cheat seller
But the copyright lawsuit continues
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns that the world might not be far from "potentially scary" artificial intelligence
What just happened? It's understandable why many people are concerned about artificial intelligence becoming a threat to humanity; Hollywood has pumped out plenty of movies about rogue AIs over the years. But when a warning that the world is close to "potentially scary" AI comes from Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, maybe it's time to listen.
Human Go player thoroughly beats AI after a computer program finds its weakness
Humans beating AIs with the help of computers
Cryptocurrency slammed as "dangerous" and "gambling" by World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee
"It's only speculative. Obviously, that's really dangerous"
More than 60 nations agree to address concerns over AI use in warfare
Even China agreed that something must be done before it's too late
Ghostwriter is an AI creative writing companion living in a typewriter
AI wants to co-author your next story