Godfather of AI Warns of Powerful People Who Want Humans “Replaced by Machines”

“Intelligence gives power. So who’s going to control that power?” Fringe Theory One of the world’s leading AI pioneers is warning not only that the increasingly powerful technology could harm the world, but that the people in charge of it may be equally dangerous. In an interview with CNBC, computer science luminary Yoshua Bengio said that… Continue reading Godfather of AI Warns of Powerful People Who Want Humans “Replaced by Machines”

13 Best Toiletry Bags, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

There were multiple great bags we tried whose features or designs just didn’t add up to a place in the top spots above. However, everyone has something different they’re looking for in a toiletry bag, so while not perfect for us, some of these options may still be perfect for you. State Bags Benson Toiletry… Continue reading 13 Best Toiletry Bags, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Roland Aira P-6 Sampler Review: Great Sound, Complicated Interface

In addition to crunching your samples into digital oblivion, you can process them with a ton of different effects like reverb, delay, a multi-mode filter, and most importantly, a vinyl simulator for that true 404 flavor. The six sample pads across the front aren’t velocity-sensitive, but they’re large and responsive enough to do some basic… Continue reading Roland Aira P-6 Sampler Review: Great Sound, Complicated Interface

Lomography Lomo’Instant Wide Glass Review: The Best Instax Camera

Fujifilm’s Instax cameras and printers have kept instant film alive in our digital world, but it isn’t just Fujifilm making Instax cameras, in fact, some of the best instant cameras you can buy come from Lomography, like the company’s new Lomo’Instant Wide Glass. As the name suggests, the Lomo’Instax Wide Glass shoots Instax wide prints… Continue reading Lomography Lomo’Instant Wide Glass Review: The Best Instax Camera

Apple is changing how MacBook Pro speakers are replaced and it could make repairs cheaper

It’ll soon be possible to replace the speakers in recent MacBook Pro models without having to replace the entire top case, as has long been the procedure. A memo seen by Macrumors reportedly informed Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers this week that speakers will be available as standalone components for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook… Continue reading Apple is changing how MacBook Pro speakers are replaced and it could make repairs cheaper

Black Friday Apple deals include the M3 MackBook Air with 16GB of RAM for an all-time-low price

If you’re looking to treat yourself or a loved one to a new laptop without breaking the bank, there are plenty of early Black Friday deals worth considering. Even better, there’s a discount on what we reckon is the best laptop for most people and the best laptop for college students. Apple’s M3 MacBook Air… Continue reading Black Friday Apple deals include the M3 MackBook Air with 16GB of RAM for an all-time-low price

Black Friday Apple deals include the 10th-gen iPad for a record-low price

Apple’s Black Friday deals have started popping up, and this is your chance to grab a new iPad at a discount if you’ve been thinking of getting one. The 10th-gen iPad is currently on sale for $279 at Amazon, $50 less than what it usually costs. A few color options have an additional coupon that… Continue reading Black Friday Apple deals include the 10th-gen iPad for a record-low price

This racecar-looking robot mower mows a gorgeous lawn and is on sale for Black Friday

Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Mammotion Luba 2 3000H has been mowing my lawn weekly like a well-oiled machine since July, which makes the current $350 Black Friday discount even better.  Also: The best Black Friday deals live now ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mammotion Luba 2 3000H is available for $2,499, but a current Black… Continue reading This racecar-looking robot mower mows a gorgeous lawn and is on sale for Black Friday

Wait, Why Is Novo Selling Weight Loss Drugs for So Cheap in China?

Image by Getty / Futurism Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched its mega-popular weight loss drug Wegovy in China — and it’s charging just a tiny fraction of what the blockbuster drug costs in the US. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the drug will first be issued at a public hospital in Shanghai… Continue reading Wait, Why Is Novo Selling Weight Loss Drugs for So Cheap in China?

Research Finds Conservatives Vastly More Likely to Share Inaccurate Articles Without Even Reading Them

Everyone is pretty bad at reading, though. Link in Bio A team of researchers led by Penn State have found that American conservatives on Facebook are substantially more likely to share article links containing false information — without even reading them.  Liberals aren’t off the hook, though; Facebook users overall were astonishingly bad at vetting information… Continue reading Research Finds Conservatives Vastly More Likely to Share Inaccurate Articles Without Even Reading Them