A large portion of Nvidia’s growth this quarter was driven by data center revenue, totaling $30.8 billion for the quarter, which was up 112 percent from last year. The company’s gross profit margin was 74.5 percent, essentially flat from a year ago. But analysts expect that Nvidia’s margins could shrink as the company shifts to… Continue reading Nvidia Says Its Blackwell Chip Is Fine, Nothing to See Here
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Trump FCC Pick Brendan Carr Wants to Be the Speech Police. That’s Not His Job
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, wants to refashion the broadband regulator into the nation’s speech police on social platforms. As FCC chair, Carr would set the agency’s agenda on issues like broadband deployment, net neutrality, and telecom privacy. But since Carr was nominated as a commissioner in 2017… Continue reading Trump FCC Pick Brendan Carr Wants to Be the Speech Police. That’s Not His Job
Join Us for the WIRED Big Interview Event
WIRED’s Big Interview has long been the definitive source for in-depth conversations with the executives, scientists, political leaders, and creators shaping the rapidly shifting future. Now, for the first time, we’re bringing that series to the stage. You won’t want to miss it. Join us live December 3 in San Francisco for a full day… Continue reading Join Us for the WIRED Big Interview Event
The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper
Unlike other robots, Proxie’s battery can be swapped out to avoid downtime charging. Cobot declined to say how much Proxie costs to buy or lease, but mobile robots often cost tens of thousands of dollars a piece. The robots work alongside humans, taking turns moving carts and navigating busy spaces without running into anyone. Porter… Continue reading The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper
How Fans Saved Sexypedia From Being Erased From the Internet
Neither would be simple. The Sexypedia had withstood other attempts to remove the site, including one by its original owner after they left. Fandom received multiple takedown requests, but community members pointed the finger at a YouTube video created by Trig Jegman, a volunteer staff member of multiple other Fandom wikis. The video, which has… Continue reading How Fans Saved Sexypedia From Being Erased From the Internet
Election Deniers Got What They Wanted. They’re Still Going
A week after the election, the Election Integrity Network, a well-funded group that has been at the forefront of the election denial movement, hosted a meeting to discuss next steps. It was attended by almost 200 members. “The red wave came in on very slim margins, so it is very important that we keep in… Continue reading Election Deniers Got What They Wanted. They’re Still Going
You Can Now Buy Lab-Grown Foie Gras
At an upscale sushi bar in New York last week, a smattering of media and policy types chowed down on a menu of sushi rolls, Peking duck tapas, and mushroom salad. But what made this menu unusual was the one ingredient that ran through the dishes—foie gras made from quail cells brewed in a bioreactor.… Continue reading You Can Now Buy Lab-Grown Foie Gras
19 Gifts for Travelers Who Are Always One Flight Ahead (2024)
Even the most seasoned globe-trotter can find traveling to be stressful. Gifts for travelers should be all about ease. Between the packing, weaving through overcrowded terminals, and living out of a suitcase, it’s a lot. Most jet-setters have their travel routine down to a science, but the perfect gift can upgrade any journey, whether it’s… Continue reading 19 Gifts for Travelers Who Are Always One Flight Ahead (2024)
HyperX QuadCast 2 S Review: Your Favorite Streamer’s Next USB Mic
Back in 2020, the HyperX QuadCast S was the USB microphone every Twitch streamer seemingly had on their streams. Now, the QuadCast 2 S is here to try to one-up its predecessor. And what does it bring to the table? A lot more LEDs, for starters. The original QuadCast only lit up in red, while… Continue reading HyperX QuadCast 2 S Review: Your Favorite Streamer’s Next USB Mic
Neural DSP Nano Cortex Review: The Perfect Portable Amp Modeler
The Neural DSP Quad Cortex is undeniably one of the finest guitar amp modelers in the world. For a certain kind of gigging musician who wants to minimize bulk and doesn’t require much in the way of effects, it can pretty convincingly re-create any number of amps, and has plenty of options for bread and… Continue reading Neural DSP Nano Cortex Review: The Perfect Portable Amp Modeler