Odd Jayy Talks LLM Companion Bots
Jorvon Moss has been working on multiple versions of his wearable robots, and finally made some good moves towards making his dream a reality. His Maker Faire Bay Area talk covers everything from getting started to advanced tips for companion bots......»»
Hundreds of new oil and gas projects approved despite climate crisis
More than 400 oil and gas projects were approved globally in the last two years despite calls to abandon all new hydrocarbon development, new figures showed as the UN COP28 climate talks opened Thursday......»»
Nations urged to phase out fossil fuels at UN climate talks
The UN climate conference opens in Dubai on Thursday with nations urged to increase the pace of action on global warming and phase out fossil fuels, amid intense scrutiny of oil-rich hosts UAE......»»
Five things to watch for at COP28 climate talks
Deadly floods in the Horn of Africa. Summer wildfires that ravaged Canadian forests. Global temperature records unprecedented in the history of humanity......»»
YouTube companion app ‘Play’ gets major update with option to follow channels, more
Play is a companion app to YouTube introduced last year that lets users organize videos, whether to bookmark their favorites or save them to watch later. Now the app has been updated to version 2.0, which adds many new features, including the option.....»»
12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro starts at $949 for Cyber Monday, Apple Pencil $80, M1 Max MacBooks $1,400 off, more
It’s Cyber Monday, and that means a fresh batch of discounts on all things Apple. Headlining the best offers today, Apple’s 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro now starts from $949 to go alongside a new all-time low on the companion Apple Pencil 2 at $80. And.....»»
Heat, disease, air pollution: How climate change impacts health
Growing calls for the world to come to grips with the many ways that global warming affects human health have prompted the first day dedicated to the issue at crunch UN climate talks starting next week......»»
This Roomba robot vacuum is still $159 following Black Friday (42% off)
The iRobot Roomba 694 is an excellent cleaning companion, and with this deal you can grab it for just $159......»»
Best Black Friday 2023 iPad deals: 10th Gen $349, new lows on Magic Keyboards, more
This year’s Black Friday sale has the best prices we’ve seen on the latest iPads from Apple. The deals are just beginning to go live, but there are already some enticing discounts across the latest iPadOS tablets, companion Magic Keyboards, Apple.....»»
Fossil fuels in the crosshairs at pivotal COP28 talks
World leaders will face a reckoning over humanity's failure to curb climate-heating emissions and polluting fossil fuels when they meet for UN climate talks next week, as the planet swelters in likely the hottest year in human history......»»
Cybercriminals turn to ready-made bots for quick attacks
Bots and human fraud farms were responsible for billions of attacks in the H1 of 2023 and into Q3, according to Arkose Labs. These attacks comprised 73% of all website and app traffic measured. In other words, almost three-quarters of traffic to digi.....»»
Sam Altman in talks to rejoin OpenAI board, say reports
Reports say negotiations aimed at his possible reinstatement are ongoing, as pressure from staff grows......»»
Three ways Oura Ring can improve its app experience for iPhone users
As far as health trackers go, there is a lot to love about the Oura Ring and its companion app. The ring’s 200+ biometrics sync to the Oura Ring app, giving users detailed analytics and insights into their overall health and wellness, in addition t.....»»
Reports: Sam Altman in talks for OpenAI return; board members could be ousted
"Altman would return only if the board members who fired him left," report says. Enlarge / Then-OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 16, 2023, in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sulli.....»»
COP28 turns attention to potent methane emissions
Climate talks often revolve around reducing the most dangerous greenhouse gas CO2......»»
Best Black Friday 2023 iPad deals: 10th Gen $349, 10.2-inch $230, Apple Pencil from $71, more
This year’s Black Friday sale has the best prices we’ve seen on the latest iPads from Apple. The deals are just beginning to go live, but there are already some enticing discounts across the latest iPadOS tablets, companion Magic Keyboards, Apple.....»»
Frustration as latest talks on global plastic treaty close
The latest negotiations toward a global plastic treaty concluded late Sunday with disagreement about how the pact should work and frustration from environment groups over delays and lack of progress......»»
OpenAI board attempts to hit “Ctrl-Z” in talks with Altman to return as CEO
Cleared of malfeasance, Altman's unpopular firing may be undone—if he's interested. Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the OpenAI DevDay event on November 06, 2023 in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Ars Techni.....»»
Tim Cook talks about his personal life and work at Apple in interview with Dua Lipa
Yes, you read that right. Apple CEO Tim Cook made a rare podcast appearance, joining singer Dua Lipa in a 45-minute interview. During the interview, the executive talked about his personal life, his career at Apple, philanthropy, the environment, and.....»»
Rise in automated attacks troubles ecommerce industry
Automated attacks on application business logic, carried out by sophisticated bad bots, were the leading threat for online retailers, according to Imperva. In addition, account takeover, DDoS, API abuse, and client-side attacks were significant risks.....»»
Protecting native fauna from housecats
Fans of the musical "Cats" will know that the naming of cats is a difficult matter, and that cats have three different names. The same is true of cats in New Zealand—there are three types: companion or pet cats that live with people and rely on the.....»»