Andrew Ng: Unbiggen AI
Andrew Ng has serious street cred in artificial intelligence. He pioneered the use of graphics processing units (GPUs) to train deep learning models in the late 2000s with his students at Stanford University, cofounded Google Brain in 2011, and then.....»»
Review: Apple’s 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro crams Ultra-level speed into a laptop
A solid generational upgrade for a laptop that wouldn't be possible with Intel. Enlarge / Apple's 16-inch, M3 Max-powered MacBook Pro. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) The next year or two will be a turning point for people.....»»
The “low-cost MacBook” rumor just won’t die, but it might finally make sense
Apple doesn't do "cheap," but Apple Silicon could make a cheaper MacBook work. Enlarge / Could the 12-inch MacBook make a return as some kind of "lower-cost MacBook"? (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you want a Mac laptop,.....»»
Ford promotes Kumar Galhotra to COO; Andrew Frick to lead Ford Blue
The move is part of Ford's push to simplify its business to deliver on the growth plan it laid out in 2021......»»
Andrew Tate is affecting what kids believe about relationships
New report from domestic abuse charity Women's Aid shows the impact of "manosphere" content on young people's attitudes. If you aren't familiar with "manosphere" influencer Andrew Tate — congrats, I'm jealous of you. Tate is a self-procla.....»»
Build your dream desktop with these Prime Day PC components deals
Make that upgrade (or fresh build) a little less painful with some discounts. Enlarge / Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4080. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you're building a new PC, there's no time like Amazon's big Prime Day sale.....»»
The best laptop deals aren’t on Amazon. Here’s where to shop during Prime Big Deal Days
Laptops from Dell, Alienware, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and more. Enlarge / Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you're in the market for a new laptop or mobile workstation, Amazon Prime Big D.....»»
It’s time to toss the dice as The Wheel of Time’s second season concludes
Recap: The season ends with fire and spectacle, but some expectations are subverted. Enlarge / "Dovie'andi se tovya sagain!" Yes, Mat, it finally is. (credit: Amazon Studios) Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson have spe.....»»
Wii U, 3DS online servers to shut down in six months
Online player bases are already dwindling for Nintendo's aging hardware. Enlarge / We'd like to imagine there's an actual Switch like this that Nintendo will be flipping in April. (credit: Flickr / Andrew Huff) The end i.....»»
OpenCore Legacy Patcher project brings macOS Sonoma support to 16-year-old Macs
But there are some incompatibilities that a small indie team just can't fix. Enlarge / Unsupported Mac models like this 2017 iMac can install macOS Sonoma using the OpenCore Legacy Patcher project. (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
Why you should watch The Amazing Spider-Man 2 on Netflix
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is one of the most popular films on Netflix right now, and we're sharing three reasons why you should revisit Andrew Garfield's film......»»
Knots are untied as The Wheel of Time season two approaches its end
Plus: An angry Amyrlin, the Forsaken in Falme, and a small Seanchan surprise. Enlarge / Egwene abides. (credit: Amazon Studios) Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson have spent decades of their lives with Robert Jordan an.....»»
Andrew Tate app pulled by Apple amid misogyny and pyramid scheme claims
An app created by Andrew Tate called "Real World Portal" has been pulled from the App Store, following claims it encouraged misogyny and was possibly a pyramid scheme.App Store logoAfter the closure of his "Hustler's University" platform, Andrew Tate.....»»
Depredations and depravities reign in this week’s Wheel of Time
Recap: The shadow rises, the Seanchan strengthen, and our characters face desperation. Enlarge / Still no safeword in Tel'aran'rhiod, Rand. (credit: Amazon Studios) Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson have spent decades.....»»
Microsoft overhauls its pricey Surface Laptop Studio with new CPU, GPU, and RAM
Laptop launches October 3; starts at $2,000 and gets more expensive from there. Enlarge / The Surface Laptop Studio 2. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) NEW YORK—Two years after announcing the original, Microsoft has announ.....»»
Panos Panay, leader of the Surface and Windows teams, is leaving Microsoft
Will be replaced by Yusuf Mehdi, who has been leading the way on AI efforts. Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Pro 9. Panos Panay has been in charge of the Surface line since its inception. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Micros.....»»
Things get serious this week in a really solid The Wheel of Time episode
Season 2 is past the halfway point, and the showrunners are stomping on the gas. Enlarge / Perrin Aybara, doing his wolfbrother thing. (credit: HBO) Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson have spent decades of their lives.....»»
Owners of cats on vegan diets report healthier pets than owners of meat-eating cats
In a survey of cat owners, those who fed their cats vegan diets tended to report better health outcomes for their pets than those who provided meat-based diets, though the differences were not statistically significant. Andrew Knight of the Universit.....»»
Report: Apple’s expected M3 MacBooks may not be coming this year
Apple's 13-inch notebooks were last updated in July 2022. Enlarge / Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) For most of the last year, the rumor mill has indicated that the first wave of Apple’s M3 Mac.....»»
Ars system mini-guide: Summer GPU refresh edition, aka “can it run Starfield”?
New GPUs and new games prompt minor refreshes to our bang-for-buck PC builds. Enlarge / The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, 7800 XT, and 7600. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Two big things have happened since we last updated our PC.....»»
The Daughter of the Night walks the land in this week’s Wheel of Time
Bad things are afoot—the Shadow gets its act together as our heroes flail in darkness. Enlarge / Moiraine's on the hunt. (credit: Amazon Studios) Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson have spent decades of their lives w.....»»