AI "godfather" Yann LeCun says it won"t destroy jobs forever
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous"......»»
Elizabeth Holmes sentencing for Theranos scam happening today, but Apple TV+ portrayal up in the air
Update: Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to 135 months (11.25 years) in prison. Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani’s sentencing is set for next month. Former Silicon Valley star (and Steve Jobs wannabe), Elizabeth Holmes, has arrived at a federal court.....»»
Tim Cook speaks about his education, favorite lesson from Steve Jobs, staying calm
At the FIRST Inspire 2022 Gala, Brian Tong got the chance to interview Apple CEO Tim Cook who shared about his own education, one of the most impactful lessons Steve Jobs taught him, how he approaches remaining calm, and more. more… The post Tim.....»»
Twitter in chaos as employees accept Musk’s invitation to quit their jobs
Musk jokes through crisis, says record numbers "logging in to see if Twitter is dead." Enlarge / Elon Musk tweeted this image as his stay-or-leave ultimatum deadline passed. (credit: Elon Musk) The situation at Twitter g.....»»
Carvana cuts 1,500 jobs on slowing used-car demand
Demand for used cars has been negatively impacted by hybrid-working models and higher costs caused by rising interest rates, as consumers rethink personal mobility options to try and trim their daily expenses......»»
Toxins force construction of "roads to nowhere"
Toxins released by a type of bacteria that cause diarrheal disease hijack cell processes and force important proteins to assemble into "roads to nowhere," redirecting the proteins away from other jobs that are key to proper cell function, a new study.....»»
iPhone 14 Emergency SOS, Apple"s MLS deal, Steve Jobs" television
When Steve Jobs said he'd solved television, it probably wasn't Apple TV+ he was thinking of. Yet this is the Apple of today, creating great dramas — and with the new Emergency SOS, preventing them too. All this, on this week's AppleInsider Podcast.....»»
South Africa can reduce emissions and create jobs. A tough task, but doable
South Africa has the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of unemployment and inequality in the world. It is also one of the world's most emissions-intensive economies, measured in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of economic outpu.....»»
Amazon begins layoffs of up to 10,000 jobs, blames “uncertain” economy
Amazon confirms Devices & Services layoffs; warehouse jobs apparently safe. Enlarge / An Amazon Echo Dot 4th Generation smart speaker. (credit: Getty Images | Gado ) Amazon has started a round of layoffs that reportedly.....»»
Apple TV hardware will never be more than a hobby, unless Apple changes direction
Apple made the wrong bet when it built the Apple TV around apps and an App Store when instead, it should have focused on streamlining the TV experience like Steve Jobs promised to do.Apple TV needs to be rethoughtThe Apple TV was Apple's "hobby" proj.....»»
Synthetic biology meets medicine: "Programmable molecular scissors" could help fight COVID-19 infection
Cambridge scientists have used synthetic biology to create artificial enzymes programmed to target the genetic code of SARS-CoV-2 and destroy the virus, an approach that could be used to develop a new generation of antiviral drugs......»»
Amazon staff laid off as tech giants cut costs, according to LinkedIn posts
This week it was reported that the firm is planning to cut 10,000 jobs, around 3% of its office staff......»»
Byjus, Meta, Twitter: India tech workers fight back amid mass layoffs
Many young Indians who've lost their jobs are looking for ways to air their frustration and build support......»»
Ford CEO: Insourcing is key to protecting jobs in EV transition
Ford CEO Jim Farley said insourcing work from suppliers will be crucial to keeping jobs at the automaker......»»
Steve Jobs" Birkenstocks sold for $218,750
A few days after they went on sale, Birkenstocks said to have been on Steve Jobs' feet — and a NFT of them — have sold at auction for $218,750.The shoes, which were expected to sell for up to $80,000, have blown away all expectations.The brown su.....»»
Steve Jobs" Birkenstocks sold for $218,000
A few days after they went on sale, Birkenstocks said to have been on Steve Jobs' feet — and a NFT of them — have sold at auction for $218,000.The shoes, which were expected to sell for up to $80,000, have blown away all expectations.The brown su.....»»
"Devastatingly cute" bats look for bugs in forest clearings and corridors
Forest managers cut down trees, but their ultimate goal is to keep forests healthy and growing. Bats might help with that, according to recent University of Illinois research, thanks to their appetite for bugs that could otherwise destroy tree seedli.....»»
New York Times: Amazon plans to lay off thousands of employees
Amazon is planning to lay off some 10,000 employees in corporate and technology jobs, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter......»»
Apple is busily hiring hundreds for upcoming AR/VR headset
Apple’s hiring freeze isn’t stopping AR/VR headset progress as hundreds of jobs are available and top managers are getting moved to get ready for a 2023 launch......»»
Dung beetle mothers protect their offspring from a warming world by digging deeper
If the TV series "Dirty Jobs" covered animals as well as humans, it would probably start with dung beetles. These hardworking critters are among the insect world's most important recyclers. They eat and bury manure from many other species, recycling.....»»
You could walk a mile in Steve Jobs" shoes, if you win this auction
A pair of sandals said to have belonged to Steve Jobs has gone up for auction, alongside an NFT image of them, and for some reason also a book that definitely mentions Jobs.We've seen a Macintosh SE owned by Steve Jobs come up for auction before. The.....»»