Former Google CEO warns AI girlfriends could lead to obsession and loneliness
"An unexpected problem of existing technology"
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Study shows Tesla has the highest fatal accident rate of any car brand
The human element in road safety cannot be ignored
The rise of enshittification: officially the word of the year
Rawdogging came a close second
Editor's take: Remember when today's technology was new and exciting and everyone was talking about how great the internet was, or Facebook, or Twitter? Things aren't so rosy now. And while that may sound like an Abe Simpson-like rant, it's easy to understand why "enshittification" has been crowned word of the year.
"The Mountain" from Game of Thrones sets world record by deadlifting 996 pounds of SSDs
Who knew 283PB of storage could weigh so much
Pac-Man breaks into the physical world with new live experience from Bandai Namco
You will not just play as Pac-Man, you will become Pac-Man
New rules bring PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay under federal oversight
Big Tech and other large payment services will need to behave, or else...
MIT offers free tuition for families earning under $200,000
Graduates from Ivy League or comparable schools earn more when entering the workforce
Wild human washing machine promises to rinse you clean in 15 minutes
The capsule even sets water temps based on your vitals
In context: Back in 1970, a futuristic "human washing machine" called the Ultrasonic Bath caused a sensation at the Japan World Exposition. The egg-shaped pod was developed and exhibited by Sanyo Electric Co., now known as Panasonic Holdings Corp. When someone climbed inside, it would automatically fill with hot water, blast them with ultrasound waves, and release massage balls to knead their body. Over 50 years later, this peculiar invention is making a comeback with a high-tech upgrade.
Jensen Huang envisions 24/7 AI factories: "Just like we generate electricity, we're now going to be generating AI"
First, though, some challenges have to be addressed
Food app CEO seeks unpaid chief of staff willing to pay $20,000 for the role
An opportunity to learn, not earn, apparently
Nearly half of young Norwegians are fine with piracy to save money, survey shows
High costs cited as the main reason for piracy acceptance
Did you know? Windows 95 used three different operating systems during setup
The endless parade of Windows 95 tech oddities keeps going
Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy XIV to mobile
The game was developed by Tencent studio LightSpeed
Minecraft in real life: Microsoft signs $110 million deal for theme park attractions in UK and US
Just as a second trailer for the Minecraft movie drops
Angry viewer sues Netflix over streaming issues during Tyson vs Paul fight
Florida man strikes back
SilverStone's retro beige PC case is going from April Fools' joke to actual product
Retro styling with support for modern hardware
Toshiba's all-in-one desktop crams a dot matrix printer and 3-minute power backup into a 50-pound unit
A retro machine with a touchscreen? Sign me up!
The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
As Half-Life 2 turns 20, Valve celebrates with a free to download weekend, new Episode 3 footage reveal
Valve releases new two-hour documentary, Raising the Bar reprint coming in 2025
What just happened? Valve is celebrating Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a massive update, a temporary free giveaway of the full game, and a bundle including the two episodic expansions and new developer commentary. Additionally, a two-hour YouTube documentary sheds light on the canceled third expansion, revealing new details for fans.
Disney CEO accidentally reveals how many Disney+ subscribers are on the ad-supported tier
It's probably more than you think
Microsoft and The Vatican partner to create a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica
An AI-enhanced virtual replica to preserve one of Christianity's most important monuments
Easy to guess, hard to believe: America's most common passwords
Old habits die hard