Marlene Awaad/Bloomberg via Getty Images The strength of the deep learning era of artificial intelligence has lead to something of a renaissance in corporate R&D in information technology, according to Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist for Meta. “The type of techniques that we’ve been working on have had a much bigger commercial impact, much more… Continue reading AI has caused a renaissance of tech industry R&D, says Meta’s chief AI scientist
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Chick-fil-A revealed a troubling fix for a very big problem (not everyone is happy)
A different logic. kmatija/Getty Images Companies want you to believe that everything they do is logical and sensible. Even though, at times, decisions are made by panic-stricken CEOs with petrified PR people screaming in their ears. Still, occasionally there’s a certain glory to the straight-facedness of corporate logic. Also: Amazon teams up with a fast-food robot… Continue reading Chick-fil-A revealed a troubling fix for a very big problem (not everyone is happy)
LG sees profit drop in 2022 from lower demand for consumer electronics
LG Electronics saw its operating profit for 2022 drop year-on-year due to the lowered demand for consumer electronics caused by the global economic downturn. The South Korean electronics maker said on Friday that it recorded 3.551 trillion won in operating profit in 2022, a drop of 12.5% from a year ago. The global economic downturn… Continue reading LG sees profit drop in 2022 from lower demand for consumer electronics
Save 40% on this Anker power generator ahead of more winter storms
Amazon A former Midwesterner, I know all too well the dreaded feeling of when the power flickers and putters out during winter storms, derechos, and even tornado warnings. Safety is clearly a priority, but during post-storm cleanup, you’ll want to stay plugged in power-wise. If you’ve been waiting for a power source to go on… Continue reading Save 40% on this Anker power generator ahead of more winter storms
Tesla promises Cybertruck production is on track, teases next-gen platform
Image: Tesla Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck “remains on track to begin production later this year at Gigafactory Texas,” the electric vehicle company promised Wednesday, in its latest quarterly financial report. The assurance comes after years of delays. Tesla first unveiled its electric pickup truck in 2019, prompting more than 250,000 people to pre-order the truck within… Continue reading Tesla promises Cybertruck production is on track, teases next-gen platform
How to become an astronaut: What you need to make it into space
Image: Getty Images/Peepo Every year, on Career Day, classrooms are filled with little kids gleefully exclaiming they want to be astronauts when they grow up. Before NASA astronauts were sitting on a vessel, suited up, waiting to take off into space, they were children with the same dreams, too. “I wanted to be an astronaut… Continue reading How to become an astronaut: What you need to make it into space
Stop giving your unwanted tech to older relatives. It might not help as much as you think
Getty Images / Geber86 In addition to their regular jobs, many ZDNET readers probably function as unofficial CIOs for their families and friends, dispensing advice on the purchase, setup, usage, and maintenance of all manner of consumer tech kit. A particular concern for these tech-savvy folks — let’s call them ‘Family Information Officers’ (FIOs) —… Continue reading Stop giving your unwanted tech to older relatives. It might not help as much as you think
ChatGPT is ‘not particularly innovative,’ and ‘nothing revolutionary’, says Meta’s chief AI scientist
Why hasn’t the public seen programs like ChatGPT from Meta or from Google? “The answer is, Google and Meta both have a lot to lose by putting out systems that make stuff up,” says Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun. Collective[i] Forecast Much ink has been spilled of late about the tremendous promise of OpenAI’s… Continue reading ChatGPT is ‘not particularly innovative,’ and ‘nothing revolutionary’, says Meta’s chief AI scientist
Are you a heavy phone hotspot user? Get this mobile hotspot router instead
Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET No matter whether you use an Android smartphone or an iPhone, chances are that it has a built-in hotspot feature that allows you to share your internet connection with other devices. It’s a great feature, but if this is something that you’re using a lot, then what you really… Continue reading Are you a heavy phone hotspot user? Get this mobile hotspot router instead
The HovRanger e-bike is $500 cheaper but just as capable as my daily commuter
Pros Beautiful design and Indigo color Class 3 option via smartphone app Comfortable ergonomic seat Hydraulic brakes Bright emergency light on battery Cons No fenders Limited app functionality Battery operated tail light Three years ago I tested and then purchased the Juiced Bikes CrossCurrent X for its Class 3 classification, a standard that allows me to… Continue reading The HovRanger e-bike is $500 cheaper but just as capable as my daily commuter