“AI took my job, literally”—Gizmodo fires Spanish staff amid switch to AI translator
Meanwhile, readers say that some AI-penned articles switch languages halfway through. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last week, Gizmodo parent company G/O Media fired the staff of its Spanish-language site Gizmodo en Esp.....»»
Spain cleans up after mystery substance closes three beaches
Spanish authorities on Wednesday began cleaning up three beaches in the eastern city of Valencia, closed to the public after an unidentified black substance washed up on the coast......»»
My favorite Switch accessory is on sale for Prime Day
Is there anything worse than going to play Nintendo Switch with friends only to discover your Joy-Cons aren't charged. This deal is about to save you......»»
70% of households with children regularly waste food, finds Spanish study
Seven out of ten Spanish households regularly waste food, according to a recent study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB). This study analyzes the amount of food discarded by f.....»»
With Falcon 9 grounded, SpaceX test-fires booster for next Starship flight
SpaceX says a liquid oxygen leak caused the failure of a Falcon 9 launch last week. Enlarge / A drone shot looking down on SpaceX's Super Heavy booster during a test-firing of its 33 Raptor engines Monday. (credit: SpaceX).....»»
Observing how light makes a metal—new details about the insulator-to-metal transition in a quantum material
With just the flick of a switch, quantum materials can undergo drastic changes. One notable example is the insulator-to-metal transition, a reversible physical phenomenon in which a material shifts from an insulating state, which will not conduct ele.....»»
The Switch Now Holds the Record for Nintendo’s Longest Running Console
The throne was previously held by the NES. The post The Switch Now Holds the Record for Nintendo’s Longest Running Console appeared first on Phandroid. The Switch’s reign as one of Nintendo’s most successful video game co.....»»
Google makes it easier for users to switch on advanced account protection
The strict requirement for two physical keys is now eased when passkeys are used. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google is making it easier for people to lock down their accounts with strong multifactor authentication by.....»»
Research team develops light-activated compounds to treat neuropathic pain
Light can be used to activate drugs in specific parts of the body through photopharmacology. This innovative approach involves modifying the chemical structure of a drug by adding a light-activated molecular switch, such as azobenzene. This allows th.....»»
A four-day week can work if staff and employers can deal with the challenges
It sounds like a dream for many people currently working five days a week: how about just doing four days and having a long weekend?.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 11, 2024 – iPhone camera rumors, Apple and Google’s new tool
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss the news that the iPhone 16 Pro will get the same 5x zoom camera as the Pro Max, with bigger upgrades expected next year. We also cover Apple’s new feature that makes it easier to switch from Google.....»»
Fires and climate are changing. The science must change as well, says paper
A new paper on the many ways wildfires affect people and the planet makes clear that as fires become more intense and frequent, the urgency for effective and proactive fire science grows. By addressing these challenges, the fire research community ai.....»»
Court ordered penalties for 15 teens who created naked AI images of classmates
Teens ordered to attend classes on sex education and responsible use of AI. Enlarge (credit: master1305 | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A Spanish youth court has sentenced 15 minors to one year of probation after spreading.....»»
Elephants trample a Spanish tourist to death in South Africa. He left a car to take photos
Elephants trample a Spanish tourist to death in South Africa. He left a car to take photos.....»»
Microsoft staff in China must use iPhone for authentication, not Android phones
Microsoft staff in China have been told that they must use an iPhone for authentication when logging in to company systems. From September, the use of Android smartphones as multi-factor authentication devices will be banned. This will create a si.....»»
Apple now makes it easier to switch from Google Photos to iCloud Photos
Apple and Google have teamed up to introduce a new data portability tool that lets users transfer their Google Photos collections straight to iCloud Photos. This follows the launch of a tool that lets you transfer iCloud Photos to Google Photos back.....»»
Live talk at 11 a.m. EDT July 10: What we learned from the CDK cyberattacks
Judy Farcus Serra, COO of Headquarter Automotive, and Justin Shanken, CEO of Black Breach, will talk about the CDK Global cyberattacks with Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Staff Reporter Mark Hollmer......»»
Skip the fancy perks—better staff well-being could be as simple as the view from the office window
Four years after the pandemic forced workers home, companies in New Zealand and elsewhere are summoning staff back to the office......»»
Wildfire smoke kills thousands of Californians a year: It doesn"t have to be so deadly, say researchers
When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious—but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the flames do. It doesn't have to be so deadly......»»
Microsoft China bans Android, demands staff use iPhones
As part of an overall security drive, Microsoft in China has told staff they will all be required to switch to iPhone.Microsoft's R&D facility in China (Source: Microsoft)As China's government has variously been said to be banning iPhones, and not ex.....»»
Apple Watch SE may switch to an all-plastic chassis to lower costs
Apple is reported to have tested replacing the metal portion of the current Apple Watch SE case with rigid plastic to lower the cost.The current Apple Watch SE uses a nylon-composite material on its back side.Alongside reports of updated regular and.....»»