OpenAI workers found body bags outside their HQ this morning, placed in protest of the company’s military work

In 2021, Sony shipped the PlayStation 5 with an SSD capable of loading game data at 5.5 GB per second. The previous generation managed 100 megabytes per second. That’s not an upgrade. That’s a whole other thing. Most players didn’t know the exact number. But they could see the difference – things loaded faster, the…

Astronomers have detected erythrulose, a sugar found in raspberries and self-tanners, in a gas cloud near the center of the Milky Way. While not essential for life itself, the molecule can convert into a form thought to be important for life’s origins, adding evidence that key prebiotic ingredients may be widespread across the galaxy. The…

Ergonomics is a word that gets thrown around a lot when we talk about peripherals like a keyboard or mouse – but what does this actually mean? The layout and shape, for starters, should adjust to the body’s natural position, and these devices should be engineered to reduce any strains or pains that might arise…

A new kind of political threat may be emerging, and it is far less visible than protests or traditional voter manipulation. Researchers warn that highly realistic AI-controlled personas could soon play a major role in shaping public opinion and influencing democratic systems. A recent policy forum paper published in Science describes how large groups of…

Sports betting moves to a rhythm that casino does not. Engagement spikes around big fixtures, quiets between seasons, and shifts with the sporting calendar. A bettor who is glued to the app during a tournament may barely open it a month later. Keeping that relationship warm through the lulls, without pestering people when nothing relevant…

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