Over the weekend, US astronaut Barry Wilmore reached out to NASA ground crew for assistance with a peculiar repetitive knocking sound emanating from the Boeing Starliner craft. The incident, captured by a NASA Space Flight forum member and later shared on Ars Technica, showcased Wilmore’s request for the crew in Houston to configure their call
In a surprising turn of events, X has officially announced its departure from its iconic Market Street building in San Francisco. This decision comes just a month after the company revealed that it would be leaving its San Francisco home. According to reports from Fortune, X sent a brief note to its staff confirming that
Apple’s next Mac Mini is set to make a splash with its upcoming release, as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed some exciting details about the new desktop. According to Gurman, the new Mac Mini will not come equipped with USB-A ports. Instead, it will feature five USB-C ports – two on the front and three
The fediverse has the potential to revolutionize social networking by creating enduring and interoperable networks. However, many creators and businesses struggle to make money on these platforms because they lack the direct monetization features of closed platforms like Patreon. This limitation hinders the growth and sustainability of the fediverse ecosystem. Introducing Sub.club Sub.club aims to
As companies like Microsoft and Google continue to develop generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, the promise of saving time and money is undeniable. However, the issue of models “hallucinating” or inventing answers poses a significant challenge. According to Vik Singh, a Microsoft vice president, the key missing element is the ability of AI models
The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has sparked controversy and division among users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. Many Brazilians faced difficulties and uncertainties in navigating other social media platforms in the absence of X. The shutdown of Elon Musk’s platform began early Saturday, rendering it largely inaccessible
The DataGrail Summit 2024 shed light on the alarming risks associated with artificial intelligence, as industry leaders emphasized the urgent need for robust security measures to keep up with the exponential growth of AI capabilities. Dave Zhou, CISO of Instacart, and Jason Clinton, CISO of Anthropic, highlighted the pressing need to stress test AI for
Alibaba, the e-commerce giant, has successfully completed a three-year regulatory “rectification” process imposed by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) following an antitrust fine in 2021. The SAMR stated that Alibaba has achieved “good results” in becoming compliant with antitrust regulations after being fined 18.23 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) due to monopolistic practices. The
The Robot Cafe in Nairobi, Kenya, is making waves with its innovative use of technology in the hospitality industry. Customers are greeted by robots carrying plates of food on trays, alongside human waiters delivering drinks and taking orders. The robots, named Claire, R24, and Nadia, can interact with customers by saying simple phrases such as
I recently had the opportunity to dive into the demo of Witching Stone during a longer lunch break, and I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. Set to be released on September 16th, Witching Stone is a pixel art game that seamlessly combines elements of puzzle games, roguelites, and deckbuilders. The