The world of literature is often dominated by male authors and their classical works, but that’s starting to change, as demonstrated by the success of Chloe Gong, the 21-year-old author of the 2021 Harper audiobook smash, These Violent Delights, a YA retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Gong recently sat down with io9 to discuss… Continue reading Chloe Gong on Adapting Shakespeare Canon | io9 Interview
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ChatGPT just got a lot less annoying to work with thanks to this new feature
The world of digital conversation is forever transforming. From automated bots to natural language processing, new technologies are making digital conversations more natural and less robotic. One such technology, ChatGPT, is no longer as annoying to work with thanks to a new feature. ChatGPT is an open source natural language processing tool that can recognize… Continue reading ChatGPT just got a lot less annoying to work with thanks to this new feature
Windows 11 screenshots could soon work differently, breaking 30 years of tradition
For more than three decades, Microsoft Windows users have become accustomed to one particular method of screenshotting: hitting the Print Screen button and then pasting the image into an image-editing program. However, with the recent announcement that Windows 11 could be on the horizon, it looks like this tried-and-true method could soon be a thing… Continue reading Windows 11 screenshots could soon work differently, breaking 30 years of tradition
Director Peter Sohn on How Pixar’s Elemental Creates Its Own Cultures
Pixar’s newest release, Elemental, boasts an incredible cast of characters, but there’s no one who better defines the film than director Peter Sohn. As he describes it, this epic animated adventure about a Scottish piper who embarks on a quest to save his homeland from destruction is something completely new and unique, with its own… Continue reading Director Peter Sohn on How Pixar’s Elemental Creates Its Own Cultures
The AI machines are coming for thought work, and other TC news
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest news in the tech world, you may have heard that artificial-intelligence (AI) machines are coming for so-called “thought work,” tasks that require solving problems, uncovering patterns, and finding meaning in data. This shift is setting off alarms for some professionals whose jobs may be replaced by these… Continue reading The AI machines are coming for thought work, and other TC news
Which devices work with Matter and what’s coming soon
The Home Automation revolution that kicked off with the Internet of Things and controller devices—like Amazon Echo and Google Home—has opened new possibilities for home automation and device integration. One of the most promising is Matter, a platform that allows multiple devices to interact and work together. Matter offers a versatile and secure wireless network… Continue reading Which devices work with Matter and what’s coming soon
How to use POS system customer data: 9 inspiring ideas that work wonders
As technology advances and becomes increasingly more sophisticated, retailers are able to access more and more customer data. Point of Sale (POS) systems enable businesses to collect, store and analyze customer data. With the right approach, POS customer data can be used effectively to ensure customer satisfaction and increase sales. Here are 9 ideas to… Continue reading How to use POS system customer data: 9 inspiring ideas that work wonders
Remote Work Is Winding Down—Just Ask Zuckerberg
In recent weeks, the future of remote work has been the subject of some speculation. With the news that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is winding down remote work at his company, many are questioning the long-term viability of remote work. Zuckerberg announced in a recent blog post that the company would be focusing even more… Continue reading Remote Work Is Winding Down—Just Ask Zuckerberg
raises gamify
Salt Labs, a Sydney-based startup focused on improving the recruitment process, has announced it has closed a US$10 million funding round to help gamify contract work. The funding round was led by AirTree Ventures, with participation from Rampersand, GSF Global and Wildcat Ventures. It brings the total amount of funding raised by Salt Labs to… Continue reading raises gamify
‘Immer Zlaz’
It’s no secret that science fiction has had a huge influence on popular culture over the years. From classic sci-fi novels to modern day cinematic blockbusters – sci-fi has been able to capture the imaginations of multiple generations. But while science fiction often explores larger-than-life events, an incredible new exhibition titled “Immer, Zlaz” takes a… Continue reading ‘Immer Zlaz’