YouTube is now building its own video-transcoding chips
Google throws custom silicon at YouTube's massive video-transcoding workload. Enlarge / A Google Argos VCU. It transcodes video very quickly. (credit: Google) Google has decided that YouTube is such a huge transcoding workload that it needs t.....»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (October 25-27)
From a raucous sex comedy to a drama about a cult leader, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend a late October weekend......»»
YouTuber made a Mac event video so Apple doesn"t have to
Apple isn't going to have a launch video for its forthcoming Mac announcements, so YouTuber Jon Prosser has made one anyway.Jon Prosser as a Tim Cook-like figure in a parody Apple Event video — image source: Frontpage TechIt's chiefly a way to pred.....»»
How to fend off a quantum computer attack
In this Help Net Security video, IEEE member Marc Lijour explains quantum computing and offers insight into how to fend off a quantum computer attack. The post How to fend off a quantum computer attack appeared first on Help Net Security......»»
Google’s DeepMind is building an AI to keep us from hating each other
The AI did better than professional mediators at getting people to reach agreement. An unprecedented 80 percent of Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll, think the country.....»»
5 of the best new series to watch on Paramount+, Apple TV+, Disney+, and Prime Video
Netflix remains the biggest streaming service compared to all other comers by an order of magnitude, but that doesn’t mean its myriad rivals aren’t continually … The post 5 of the best new series to watch on Paramount+, Apple TV+, D.....»»
The Tensor G5 is Shaping Up to be a Formidable Chipset
Will Google finally perfect its Tensor chips? The post The Tensor G5 is Shaping Up to be a Formidable Chipset appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s Tensor chips haven’t exactly been known for raw power and performance – y.....»»
Good Omens will wrap with a single 90-minute episode
Creator Neil Gaiman has exited the series in the wake of sexual assault allegations. The third and final season of Good Omens, Prime Video's fantasy series adapted from the classi.....»»
Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»
These video game engines are powering today’s retro revival
Bringing retro games to modern consoles may sound like a snap, but it's a more complicated task than you might think......»»
Nvidia"s design flaw with Blackwell AI chips now fixed, CEO says
Nvidia"s design flaw with Blackwell AI chips now fixed, CEO says.....»»
Fall back to Earth with Falcon 9 payload fairings in stunning new SpaceX video
Fall back to Earth with Falcon 9 payload fairings in stunning new SpaceX video.....»»
What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles?
When building a cybersecurity team, you likely asked yourself, “Should I focus on certifications or real-world skills?” And since you rarely encounter entry-level candidates who can hit the ground running, naturally, you’d consider a candidate.....»»
AP photographer describes how he captured dramatic Israeli bomb strike on Beirut building
AP photographer describes how he captured dramatic Israeli bomb strike on Beirut building.....»»
Report: Arm cancels Qualcomm’s architecture license, endangering its chip business
Dispute goes back to Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia in 2021. Any company that makes Arm chips must license technology from Arm Holdings plc, the British company that develops the.....»»
An elegant switch regulates production of protein variants during cell division
Our cells contain thousands of proteins that have gone largely undetected and unstudied until recent years: these are variants of known proteins, which cells can make when their protein-building machinery interacts differently with the same stretch o.....»»
Qualcomm’s next AI frontier is… your car
Qualcomm is building a Snapdragon car brain that is considerate of your passengers as well as a driverless future......»»
How to master the camera on iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple's latest iPhones pack impressive hardware and software to capture photo and video anywhere. Here's how you can make the most of it by mastering the Camera app on iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.The new iPhone 16 Pro camerasIn 2024, both pro.....»»
Wilmot Works it Out is the ultimate video game for jigsaw puzzle lovers
If you've ever enjoyed an evening quietly putting together a jigsaw puzzle, Wilmot Works it Out is a video game built for you......»»
Multistory Building Leveled by Daytime Strike in Beirut
Multistory Building Leveled by Daytime Strike in Beirut.....»»
AP PHOTOS: Images capture the exact moments an Israeli bomb strikes a building in Beirut
AP PHOTOS: Images capture the exact moments an Israeli bomb strikes a building in Beirut.....»»