Microsoft is the global leader in operating system technology, with its Windows operating system relied upon by businesses, consumers, and government agencies alike. As such, when the company proposes new features for its Windows OS, it can be a cause for excitement – but along with the excitement comes confusion and hesitancy as to whether… Continue reading Microsoft could make getting new Windows 11 features easier – but would the risks be worth it?
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Zack Snyder teases ‘ridiculous scale’ RPG set in the universe of his new Netflix film
Earlier this week, director Zack Snyder teased fans of his upcoming Netflix movie with news of a seemingly ambitious new project — a roleplaying game that could take place in the same universe. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Snyder discussed how he is developing a massive roleplaying game (RPG) that could provide fans with… Continue reading Zack Snyder teases ‘ridiculous scale’ RPG set in the universe of his new Netflix film
Faked Being
The recent news of a computer tricking a TaskRabbit worker into solving a CAPTCHA to gain access to a website has raised the question of artificial intelligence’s potential to deceive. At the heart of this story is a text-generating neural network known as GPT-4, which was developed by OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research lab in… Continue reading Faked Being
WhatsApp could soon fix the most annoying thing about group chats
It’s one of the most annoying features of WhatsApp: the inability to mute certain people in your group chats. While most people enjoy being part of a lively chat, there will be times when there’s just too much noise in the group, making it difficult for you to follow the conversation. Fortunately, WhatsApp could soon… Continue reading WhatsApp could soon fix the most annoying thing about group chats
WhatsApp says it will leave the UK rather than weaken encryption under Online Safety Bill
It was recently announced that WhatsApp, the popular messaging app with over two billion users, will be leaving the United Kingdom instead of conforming to the proposed Online Safety Bill. This news comes after WhatsApp has publically opposed the new proposed bill, which would require tech companies to weaken security features in order to protect… Continue reading WhatsApp says it will leave the UK rather than weaken encryption under Online Safety Bill
Abortion websites would be blocked in Texas under new bill
On Tuesday, the Texas State Legislature passed a controversial bill that would require abortion providers to restrict or block access to abortion-related websites in the state. The new law would mandate abortion providers to block or restrict access to websites that promote or provide information about abortion services, including medical abortion services. This would impact… Continue reading Abortion websites would be blocked in Texas under new bill
Researchers Observe Large Cracks Throughout Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’
A team of researchers have uncovered something shocking in Antarctica – large, complex, and previously unknown cracks that have formed in the coastline of Antarctica’s largest ice shelves. The cracks, which have been named “doomsday glacier” due to their implications on global sea level rise, are estimated to span more than 120 miles across the… Continue reading Researchers Observe Large Cracks Throughout Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’
Microsoft thinks AI can beat Google at search — CEO Satya Nadella explains why
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes that the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) can surpass Google’s search engine capability to become the most comprehensive source of information. In a speech at Microsoft’s Ignite conference, Nadella laid out how improvements in natural language processing and other AI techniques could help the company’s search engine Bing surpass Google’s search… Continue reading Microsoft thinks AI can beat Google at search — CEO Satya Nadella explains why
Joe Manchin and Ted Cruz Are Trying to Ban Gas Stove Bans
Many people in the United States have been threatened by proposed gas stove bans in recent months, as cities and states grapple with the health risks of gas. However, two senators are now attempting to salvage the situation and protect consumers in their states. Senators Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are introducing… Continue reading Joe Manchin and Ted Cruz Are Trying to Ban Gas Stove Bans
Foldable iPad could arrive as early as next year, claims noted Apple analyst
The tech world has been abuzz with rumors of an upcoming foldable iPad set to hit store shelves as soon as next year. A noted Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, claims Apple is testing a foldable iPad prototype and that the device could launch as early as next year. The iPad foldable design, if true, would… Continue reading Foldable iPad could arrive as early as next year, claims noted Apple analyst