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Meet the fossil fuel-funded startup trying to take CO2 out of the ocean
/ Can filtering carbon dioxide out of the ocean help tackle climate change? The technology still has a lot to prove. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Caltech An audacious new effort to pull carbon dioxide out of the Pacific Ocean as a way to fight climate change is being backed by fossil fuel giants and Big Tech. But the nascent technology, called “direct ocean capture” (DOC), still has a long way to go to prove that it works — and that it won’t cause any new problems. Caltech researchers founded the startup Captura, which just announced a new project today. Captur...
Apple’s latest earnings show the Mac slumping and services soaring
/ Services hit an all-time revenue high (again), and the iPhone 14 lineup is still faring well. But more exciting news awaits Apple fans as WWDC nears in early June.
HHW Gaming: Kevin Durant Drafted Into ‘Call of Duty’ With New Easy Money Sniper Operator Skin
Easy Money Sniper will get to show off his sniping skills. The post HHW Gaming: Kevin Durant Drafted Into ‘Call of Duty’ With New Easy Money Sniper Operator Skin appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
HHW Gaming: Apple Arcade Gets A Huge Boost With 20 New Games
The Apple Arcade is open and is getting a boost thanks to 20 new games coming to the service. The post HHW Gaming: Apple Arcade Gets A Huge Boost With 20 New Games appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
The Joe Rogan AI Experience shows how hard it is to replace a real podcaster
/ The AI-generated podcast caught the attention of Rogan himself. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images On a recent podcast episode, you can hear Joe Rogan ask OpenAI founder Sam Altman whether society should be concerned about fake AI content. “How will we be able to tell what’s real and what’s not?” It was a particularly fitting question for the episode — since the entire hourlong conversation was generated by AI. Depending on whom you ask, AI is either an existential threat to every creative industry, a groundbreaking technology that wi...
Warehouses are afflicting air and noise pollution on millions of Americans
/ Warehouses are cropping up all over the US thanks to e-commerce. That’s bringing truck traffic and tailpipe emissions closer to neighborhoods and disproportionately afflicting communities of color. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images With millions of Americans now living in close proximity to a warehouse, it’s time to start treating these drab, feature-less buildings like pollution hotspots, says a recent report by the Environmental Defense Fund. Warehouses are quickly popping up all over the US, bringing truck traffic and t...
Your Google account no longer needs a password for sign in
/ Your Google account now supports passkeys to replace your password and 2FA. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Google’s passkey support means that you won’t need to scramble to remember lengthy passwords or jump through various authentication services to sign in.
Microsoft is forcing Outlook and Teams to open links in Edge and IT admins are angry
Microsoft/ Tech / The latest gross web push from Microsoft sees businesses forced to use Edge for certain links. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Microsoft’s message to IT admins.
Suit up With Logitech G’s ‘The Mandalorian’-Themed A30 Wireless Gaming Headset
While Star Wars has its official day of celebration on May 4 for May the Fourth, the festivities involving new content and licensed merchandise have expanded far beyond the one day. As a result, it's effectively turned into Star Wars week -- or even month for some. For 2023, Logitech G tapped into the expansive Star Wars universe to bring the look of The Mandalorian to life on its A30 Wireless Gaming Headset.Designed for The Mandalorian fans, it features a sleek profile that blends silver and black -- mimicking the armor of Din Djarin. Interchangeable speaker tags feature a silhouette of Din Djarin with the Darksaber and the Clan Mudhorn signet while the base layers and interior feature additional hits, including Mando'a text. Adding to the fun, a collector case with the signet is included...
The Verge’s 2023 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Gift Guide From transparent chargers and TikTok gems to the latest wearables, we’ve curated a batch of unique gifts fit for any mom worth celebrating. The pandemic might be over, but that doesn’t mean being a mom is suddenly a leisurely stroll in the park. It’s a tough job for any parent charged with raising a child in this day and age, whether it’s their own or simply another kid in need of some love and support. That’s why we’ve put together a list of gifts intended to acknowledge everything moms do, all of which can help your mom rest easier, breathe deeper, and find enjoyment in the everyday. As in previous years, we’ve included staples like Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro and the Roomba i3 Evo, as well as translucent phone chargers, TikTok-fueled tumblers, and a 746-piece bouquet that ...
ChatGPT can now find you a house
/ The new Zillow ChatGPT plug-in is available now to a ‘select number of ChatGPT users.’
Samsung Issues Company-Wide Ban on ChatGPT and Google Bard
Just the other day, the “Godfather of AI,” scientist Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, left his long-held position at Google over fears of the “scary” rapid advancements of the technology. Dr. Hinton isn’t alone in his thinking, with more people in the science and tech communities, as well as the general public, expressing their concerns.Samsung has now joined the ranks of AI critics. The South Korean tech company has issued a ban on employees using generative AI, such as ChatGPT and Google Bard.The reason behind Samsung’s ban is a bit different than those who are fearful of AI’s capabilities. Samsung engineers uploaded sensitive code and meeting notes to ChatGPT, essentially leaking it, according to a report from Bloomberg.Samsung is fearful that the code, which is stored on external servers, will now...
