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......»»
Thousands of California scientists strike over stalled contract talks
Thousands of scientists who work for California began a rolling three-day strike Wednesday—the first walkout by a state civil service union......»»
M2 Max Mac Studio now $200 off, USB-C Apple Watch fast charger $22, iPad Smart Keyboards, more
As Black Friday inches closer, the best Apple deals continue with a $200 price cut on Apple’s M2 Max Mac Studio. It comes joined by one of the official Apple Watch USB-C fast chargers at $22, as well as the companion Smart Keyboard Folio for 10.2-i.....»»
Climate groups demand COP28 aims for formal energy transition deal
Around 100 climate campaign groups warned COP28 organizers Monday that success of critical upcoming talks in Dubai rests on whether countries can negotiate a formal agreement to replace polluting fossil fuels with clean power......»»
Oil companies attending climate talks have minimal green energy transition plans, AP analysis finds
In 2022, Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras had 68 places staked out for oil exploration off the South American coast, searching for new reserves while spending $6.9 billion in oil development projects. About the same time, Algeria-based Sonatra.....»»
Hands on with the new MacBook Pro, iOS 17.2 features, future of the iMac
Following the review embargo lifting for the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro lineup this week, Chance talks about his hands-on experience with the new MacBook Pro. Benjamin and Chance also discuss the uncharacteristic Apple PR statement about the future of.....»»
Scientists flag conflicts of interest ahead of UN plastic and chemical talks
An international group of 35 scientists is calling out conflicts of interest plaguing global plastic treaty negotiations and that have interfered with timely action on other health and environmental issues. They urge the implementation of strict guid.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 early Black Friday pricing from $349, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID $120, more
Early Black Friday pricing has gone live on the Apple Watch Series 9. New all-time lows are here on both 41 and 45mm models from $349, saving you $50 off a collection of different styles. In quite the fitting companion sale, official Apple Watch Mila.....»»
"Queer Eye" star Tan France can"t stand tech, TikTok, and mommy bloggers
Tan France of 'Queer Eye' and 'Next In Fashion' talks about his tech habits, the French tuck, TikTok's trendy crop-tuck, and why he can't stand mommy bloggers. Across the pond, in the quotidien hours of the mid-morning, Brits snack together. Th.....»»
Top consultancy undermining climate change fight: whistleblowers
The world's top management consultancy McKinsey & Company is using its position as a key advisor to the UN's COP28 climate talks to push the interests of its big oil and gas clients, undermining efforts to end the use of the fossil fuels driving glob.....»»
AI bots can do the grunt work of filling out job applications for you
One programmer used AI to apply for 5,000 jobs. Enlarge (credit: PM Images/Getty Images) In July, software engineer Julian Joseph became the latest victim of the tech industry’s sweeping job cuts. Facing his second lay.....»»
UAW escalates GM strike after reaching tentative agreement with Stellantis
The UAW, in a whirlwind day, reached a historic tentative agreement with Stellantis that reopens the idled Belvidere, Ill., assembly plant, but then the union expanded its strike against GM to its plant in Tennessee as talks continued......»»
1.5C goal on the line as countries gear up for key climate talks
Facing record-shattering temperatures and a geopolitical tinderbox, countries are scrambling to lay the groundwork for crucial UN climate talks next month tasked with salvaging global warming goals laid out in the landmark Paris deal......»»
What is a COP?
The crunch climate talks being held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12 will be the 28th such gathering of world leaders under UN auspices known as COPs......»»
UAW aims to announce Stellantis deal Saturday as talks finish up
UAW aims to announce Stellantis deal Saturday as talks finish up The recent concessions relate to job security and include keeping an engine plant open in Trenton, Michigan, and building a vehicle in the company’s idled Illinois assembly plant, sai.....»»
GM, UAW in intensive talks to reach new contract after all-night bargaining session
GM and UAW negotiators were reconvening later on Friday after the all-night session with the hope of soon reaching a deal. The UAW also held lengthy talks Thursday with Stellantis......»»
Mack Trucks says UAW demands unrealistic, no new talks set
Mack Trucks says the UAW's demands are unrealistic and no new talks are set. About 73% of the union's 4,000 workers in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland voted against a tentative agreement......»»
Boston Dynamics uses ChatGPT to create a robot tour guide
Find out what happened when a team of roboticists powered a robot dog with AI to create a tour guide that talks......»»
UAW submits new offer to GM as talks continue after Ford deal
The union's latest proposal came a day after it reached a tentative agreement with Ford that would raise wages 25 percent over the next four years and reinstate cost-of-living adjustments......»»
The sun"s activity cycle is reaching its peak early—knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star
Our sun is a steady and everlasting companion. Reliable like a clock, its apparent passage across the sky allows us to measure time. The sun and its path is also the source of Earth's seasons. But in many respects, our sun is far from calm and unchan.....»»
Concerns over pet food and vet costs affordability are as old as pet keeping itself
Ever since domestic companion animals first became popular in the west, people's ability to provide for their health care needs has been closely linked to their own economic situation. In October 2022, the British animal charity, the RSPCA, reported.....»»