I Am Still Not Convinced That We Need Androids
Nikola is an android under development at Riken, a scientific research institute in Japan. Nikola’s job is to help researchers validate the accuracy of facial expressions, which it does by doing its best to make a bunch of facial expressions that,.....»»
How 1982"s "Blade Runner" Defined the Sci-Fi Film Genre
Esquire celebrates the 40th anniversary of the movie Blade Runner: Based on Philip K. Dick's 1968 novel Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep, Scott's film created a world so rich, so dirty and wet and worn out, so visually stunning, that imitation was.....»»
Volkswagen CEO questions Apple Car future as Polestar ships OTA CarPlay and promises next-gen adoption
Apple’s car ambitions range from replacing your infotainment system with the iPhone to someday selling self-driving electric vehicles. Not every auto exec is convinced Apple will ever cross the finish line to shipping its own car, however. Meanwhi.....»»
Increased security driving investments in cloud computing
Aptum has announced a report which examines the complexities inherent in hybrid cloud environments and their implications on security, data governance, compliance and disaster recovery. In particular, it finds that while companies are convinced of th.....»»
I can’t stop thinking about Immortality, 2022’s most ambitious game
After playing Immortality at Tribeca Fest, I'm convinced its a quiet game of the year contender......»»
Layoffs are on the rise in the midst of crypto winter
Hao Jia was so convinced in the potential of cryptocurrencies that he passed up a job at a large tech firm, Oracle, to take another offer he received in early April to be a software engineer at one of the buzziest crypto startups, Coinbase......»»
Seeing the MacBook Air M2 convinced me to buy the old M1 instead
Apple may have showed off the new MacBook Air M2 during WWDC 2022, but all it did was convince me to buy the older, cheaper MacBook Air M1. Here's why......»»
Scientists: global warming cannot be stopped without CO2 traps
Reducing the consumption of fossil fuels is not enough to prevent the world's average annual temperature from rising by two or more degrees above pre-industrial levels. Russian scientists at NUST MISIS are convinced that global climate change cannot.....»»
Raised By Wolves Has Been Canceled by HBO Max After Two Seasons
Raised By Wolves, HBO Max's sci-fi series from Ridley Scott that follows two androids who must raise human children on a virgin planet, has been canceled after two seasons.Raised By Wolves, HBO Max's sci-fi series from Ridley Scott that follows t.....»»
"Raised by Wolves" canceled after 2 seasons on HBO Max
The door has been closed on Ridley Scott’s visionary sci-fi drama Raised by Wolves, which has officially been canceled by HBO Max after two seasons.Created by Aaron Guzikowski and executive produced by Scott, the show centers on two androids ta.....»»
Get Hulu for just $1 a month when you subscribe today
If you've been thinking of picking up Hulu but aren't fully convinced yet, then just for today, you can grab their $1 per month subscription offer!.....»»
Parent angry Apple didn"t stop 10-year-old"s $2,500 TikTok spree
A parent has complained about Apple's refusal to refund 23 successive in-app purchases made by his 10-year-old daughter, who was convinced to pay money to a TikTok creator.Apple has repeatedly been the target of criticism from parents after children.....»»
Court Dismisses Bungie’s Copyright Claims Against Cheat Seller AimJunkies, For Now
A federal court in Seattle has dismissed Bungie's copyright infringement claims against cheat seller AimJunkies.com. While it's not disputed that 'Destiny 2 Hacks' were offered for sale, the court is not convinced that these are copyright infringing......»»
The Numbers That May Have Convinced Elon Musk That Twitter Was Worth $44 Billion
Elon Musk is anything but conventional. Typically, when companies (or multi-billionaires) spend boatloads of money on acquisitions, they take their time reviewing internal documents and financial statements that aren’t available to the public&#.....»»
Nintendo Switch Sports could be 2022’s best multiplayer game
After playing an hour of Nintendo Switch Sports, I'm convinced that Nintendo has a Switch multiplayer hit on its hands......»»
OnePlus 10 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max
The OnePlus 10 Pro is one of 2022's best Androids, featuring a stunning 6.7-inch screen and slick performance. How does it fare against the iPhone 13 Pro Max?.....»»
How a budding entrepreneur convinced Tim Cook to be his first investor
Chance luck, followed by a comedy of errors, landed the luxurious eco bathroom brand Nebia its first prestigious investor. Read Full Story.....»»
That time I convinced Tim Cook to try my showerhead, and he agreed to invest in the locker room
Warning: We can’t believe this worked. What would you do if you were a budding entrepreneur, and you randomly bumped into Apple CEO Tim Cook? Wait—before you answer, let’s add some more variables to the equation.Read Full Story.....»»
iPad Air 5 is great, but here’s why it’s not an M1 iPad Pro replacement
Apple just announced the iPad Air 5. With the M1 chip inside of it and an updated USB-C port, it never looked as “Pro” as now. That said, I’m still not convinced it can replace the M1 iPad Pro as the tablet professional goes – here’s why......»»
Microsoft announces progress on a completely new type of qubit
Topological qubits don't exist yet, but the company is convinced they'll scale. Enlarge / Microsoft says it sees two clear peaks at the ends of a wire, with a nice energy separation between those and any other energy states. (credit: M.....»»
I Am Still Not Convinced That We Need Androids
Nikola is an android under development at Riken, a scientific research institute in Japan. Nikola’s job is to help researchers validate the accuracy of facial expressions, which it does by doing its best to make a bunch of facial expressions that,.....»»