Twitter Employee Asks Elon Musk if they have been Fired
Twitter employee Halli Thorleifsson asked Elon Musk if they had been fired when they opened their laptop one day seeing a gray lock screen.
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Last Pass Was Hacked, What you need to do
Lastpass, the online password management company, has suffered repeated data breaches, the most recent as of March 1, 2023.
Twitter Dealing with Media Issues
Twitter dealt with several hours of severe issues where images and videos were not loading. Those problems appear to be resolved now.
Tesla Building a Plant in Mexico
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced on Tuesday that Tesla has committed to building a major plant in Monterrey, Mexico's industrial hub in the north. The announcement followed phone calls the President had with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday and Monday.
Need a Companion Dog that Doesn't Shed or Need Food? Unitree Robots has you Covered.
Unitree has a robot dog that only weighs 12kg! This robot dog does not need to be fed and does not shed. The robot can do tricks and follow a person around.
Rafael shows off video of counter-drone Typhoon weapon
Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has released footage of its Typhoon remote controlled weapons station, which is capable of downing small drones. The demonstration was conducted last month ahead of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX) in the United Arab Emirates. The Typhoon Mk-30c and the 25mm Typhoon variant are in service with several navies around the world, including the US Navy. However, the new counter-drone capability adds to the types of missions the gun can perform.
Redefining Our Understanding of Consciousness: Insights from ChatGPT and Advanced AI
The rapid advancement of AI technology has led to the emergence of ChatGPT, which is capable of mimicking human interaction to the point that it raises the question of whether it has consciousness. While the consensus is that ChatGPT is not alive in the traditional sense, the definition of consciousness in the age of AI has become a topic of debate.
Windows 12 to be Powered by AI
There are reports that both Intel and Microsoft are preparing for the release of Windows 12, an as-yet-unannounced operating system. Hardware leaker @leaf_hobby has published details about Intel's Meteor Lake desktop platform, which reportedly mentions internally that its next-generation CPUs will support Windows 12.
New Phone Link App Feature Allows PC Users to Access iMessage through Microsoft
Microsoft has announced that its Phone Link app will now allow iPhone users to access iMessage on their Windows laptops or PCs. The update will enable iPhone users to send and receive messages via iMessage, make and receive calls, and view their phone's notifications within Windows 11. The preview of the updated app is available for Windows Insiders.
Ocean Waste is still a Huge Problem in 2023 - But Tech is Playing an Important Cleanup Role
Boyan Slat, the 28-year-old Dutch entrepreneur and founder of non-profit environmental organization The Ocean Cleanup, has been working on ways to filter plastic waste out of the Pacific Ocean for nearly 10 years. According to BBC News, he said the journey had been harder than he ever imagined it would be.
Esther Crawford (Head of Twitter Blue) is Fired
Twitter’s product manager Esther Crawford is no longer working at the company after another wave of layoffs. Zoë Schiffer, a reporter for Platformer, was the first to report the news. Crawford was responsible for various projects at Twitter, including the Blue with verification subscription and the company’s upcoming payments platform.
ChatGPT Alternatives to Consider, Reviewed and Described Simply
ChatGPT is an AI-based chatbot that enables businesses and organizations to create virtual conversations with their customers. It is a powerful tool that offers users the ability to create natural-sounding conversations, save customer data, and provide product recommendations and customer support. However, there are a few alternatives that offer similar services and features. Well worth considering since ChatGPT is often at capacity these days.
Microsoft to Support Windows 11 Running on MacBook Pro M1 Processor with Parallels
Microsoft has announced a new way to run Windows 11 on ARM-based Macs, however, there are some limitations to this approach. In this support article, Microsoft has authorized the use of Parallels Desktop 18 to run the ARM versions of Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise on M1 and M2-based Macs.
Docusign Laying Off 10% of Employees
DocuSign, a leading e-signature software company, has announced that it will be cutting around 10% of its workforce, affecting approximately 700 employees.
Insane Future Tech Weapons
This video on YouTube goes through 15 insane future tech weapons. Not all will see mass production but they are still interesting to learn about.
Responsible Use of AI in the Military
With AI getting a lot of attention these days, the nations of the world have urged caution and responsibility with using AI in the military. We are not at Terminator levels of scariness (yet) and hopefully with some common sense we never will be.
The speed and quality of the new Bing are beyond my expectations
Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing has been available to a small portion of the public for about a week now. In this article, we provide early thoughts on New Bing, details on how to get early access, its speed compared to ChatGPT, first-hand experience with indexing speed, along with its ability to compete with Google.
Tech Industry's Ongoing Layoffs - Latest Updates and News
The US economy added over 500,000 jobs in January; however, tech industry workers are feeling the effects of the ongoing layoffs. Here are the latest updates and news.
Understanding Digital Twins and Azure Cloud
Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical objects, systems, or processes. They are created by using advanced modeling techniques and real-time data from sensors, cameras, and other sources. This enables companies to simulate, analyze, and optimize the performance of real-world systems and assets.
Current and Future State of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - 2023 Edition
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to transform the way we live and work. In recent years, AI has made tremendous strides, from performing simple tasks such as voice recognition and image classification to more complex ones like autonomous driving and medical diagnosis. In this article, we'll take a look at some current advances in AI, and it's future potential.
Another "UFO" shot down over Lake Huron
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday that an “unidentified object” was shot down by a US fighter jet in Canadian airspace, on his orders. Trudeau took to Twitter to confirm the take-down and stated that the object was shot down over the Yukon.
Zapping Your Brain - Does it Help with Mental Focus and Ability?
Craig Gibbons was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2021 and was prescribed antibiotics to treat it. However, the medication failed to relieve one of his most debilitating symptoms: a lasting brain fog that made it difficult for him to focus or recall information. In search of a solution, he decided to try at-home brain stimulation using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
Yahoo Announces Huge Layoffs - 20% of Employees!
Yahoo plans to lay off over 20% of its 8,600 workforce as part of a major restructuring effort. The company is reorganizing its advertising unit, which will lose over half of its employees by the end of the year. Nearly 1,000 employees will be affected by the cuts by the end of the week.
An Analysis of Mobile Device Usage in 2023
In 2023, cell phones have become an integral part of daily life for people around the world. From making phone calls and sending messages to browsing the internet, cell phones have revolutionized the way people communicate and access information. With the rapid advancements in technology, the usage of cell phones has grown exponentially in recent years.
Google AI Bard Makes Serious Blunder, Crashing Alphabet (Google) Stock
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is struggling to keep up with Microsoft in the AI chatbot field, but a costly blunder has put it on the back foot.
