Why Kant Wouldn’t Fear AI
A key aspect of how we think separates us from even the most advanced AI The philosophical world is busy making plans to mark the 300th birthday next year of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Non-philosophers might be forgiven f.....»»
Threads now lets users delete their account without leaving Instagram
When Threads was launched earlier this year, Meta decided to use the same credentials as Instagram so that users wouldn’t have to create another account to use its new microblogging platform. However, because of this, users couldn’t delete their.....»»
"Scavengers Reign"s alien ecosystems are things of beauty
'Scavengers Reign' co-creator Joe Bennett discusses Vesta's real-world inspirations and secret alien names. When it comes to science fiction onscreen, there are some worlds you want to get lost in and others that fill you with deep fear. With t.....»»
What drives people to panic buy during times of crisis: New study reveals the psychology of consumers
Fear can cause people to behave irrationally in times of uncertainty. During the pandemic, this took the form of panic buying as people flocked to stores to stock up on essential goods. Some even sought to profit off of shortages by price gouging toi.....»»
Nasty drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran wouldn"t have happened without climate change, study finds
A three-year drought that has left millions of people in Syria, Iraq and Iran with little water wouldn't have happened without human-caused climate change, a new study found......»»
Plants" ingenious defense against mutational damage
Humans wouldn't last long without plant mitochondria and chloroplasts. These essential compartments of plant cells famously capture sunlight and power plant life—and so, ultimately, provide all the food we eat. But there's a problem: Mitochondria a.....»»
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.....»»
12 V battery problem forces Toyota to recall 1.8 million SUVs
Owners should hear about a fix by late December. Enlarge / This is the engine bay of a 2018 RAV4 Hybrid, but the problem is not the hybrid traction battery. (credit: Alun Taylor) There's plenty of fear, uncertainty, and.....»»
Bird Flu Reaches the Antarctic for the First Time
As the first known cases of H5N1 are detected in the region, scientists fear for the isolated penguin and seal populations that have never been exposed......»»
Rishi Sunak says AI has threats and risks - but outlines its potential
Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep......»»
Alan Wake 2: How one of gaming"s lost sequels finally got made
After 13 years, Alan Wake's creator finally gets to release the sequel many thought wouldn't happen......»»
Security leaders have good reasons to fear AI-generated attacks
Generative AI is likely behind the increases in both the volume and sophistication of email attacks that organizations have experienced in the past few months, and it’s still early days, according to Abnormal Security. Their leading worry is th.....»»
Everything leaving Max (formerly HBO Max) in November 2023
From Gangs of London to Fear the Walking Dead to a lot of Freddy Kruger movies, here are all the films and TV shows leaving Max in November 2023......»»
Musk"s pessimism on Tesla growth leads to analyst downgrades, fear of more price cuts
CEO warns on slow Cybertruck ramp, high interest rates, Mexico factory timeline due to economic uncertainty. "We would characterize last night's conference call as a mini disaster," said one analyst......»»
7 horror movie scenes that went too far
Though horror movies are meant to shock and terrify audiences, these seven films crossed a line that many people wouldn't dare approach......»»
Boom in "ice ivory" trade of mammoth tusks presents new threat to elephants and environment
Conservationists fear a rise in the buying and selling of mammoth tusks, known as the "ice ivory" trade, poses a new threat to elephants......»»
Today’s deals: Leftover Prime discounts on Roomba, Apple, KitchenAid, Shark, air fryers, and more
The big Amazon Prime sale from this week is now over. But you wouldn’t know it if you check out Amazon’s site right now because … The post Today’s deals: Leftover Prime discounts on Roomba, Apple, KitchenAid, Shark, air fryers.....»»
iPhone 15 product mix concerns caused by reduced shipment times
Lead times for iPhone 15 models have dropped for the second week in a row, an availability tracker claims, but there is fear that the changes may indicate a weaker mix of iPhone models for 2023.iPhone 15 ProOn October 1, the third week of J.P. Morgan.....»»
Typhur’s Sous Vide Station Might Get Me to Finally Try Water Cooking
Ever heard of Typhur? Before 2023, I was unaware of the company, but I was made familiar with their existence back when a close friend of mine showed me their own Typhur-made InstaProbe after I wouldn’t shut up about my beloved MEATER smart mea.....»»
Thousands of Android devices come with unkillable backdoor preinstalled
Somehow, advanced Triada malware was added to devices before reaching resellers. Enlarge (credit: gremlin via Getty Images) When you buy a TV streaming box, there are certain things you wouldn’t expect it to do......»»
Fear of human "super predator" pervades the South African savanna
Research published October 5 in the journal Current Biology finds that mammals living in South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park, home to one of the world's largest remaining lion populations, are far more afraid of hearing human voices than lion.....»»