At its Tudum event today, Netflix shared an update on its highly-anticipated adaptation of Liu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem. First announced in 2020, the upcoming live-action series from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will arrive sometime next year. Netflix shared a behind-the-scenes teaser showing off a few character moments. Some of… Continue reading Netflix’s adaptation of ‘The Three-Body Problem’ will arrive in 2023
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An AI program voiced Darth Vader in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ so James Earl Jones could finally retire
After 45 years of voicing one of the most iconic characters in cinema history, James Earl Jones has said goodbye to Darth Vader. At 91, the legendary actor recently told Disney he was “looking into winding down this particular character.” That forced the company to ask itself how do you even replace Jones? The answer… Continue reading An AI program voiced Darth Vader in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ so James Earl Jones could finally retire
‘Oxenfree’ is now free to download for Netflix subscribers
More than six years after its PC debut and five years after arriving on iOS and Android, Netflix is making Oxenfree freely available to those with a subscription to its streaming service. Starting today, you can download the new “Netflix Edition” of the game from the iOS and Android app stores. New to this version… Continue reading ‘Oxenfree’ is now free to download for Netflix subscribers
‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ debuts December 25th on Netflix
The Witcher: Blood Origin, a prequel to Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy novel series, will debut on December 25th, the streamer announced today during its Tudum event. Netflix also revealed that English actress Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, Starstruck) is part of the cast. Driver will narrate the events of the series and… Continue reading ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ debuts December 25th on Netflix
Meta’s AI guru LeCun: Most of today’s AI approaches will never lead to true intelligence
“I think AI systems need to be able to reason,” says Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist. Today’s popular AI approaches such as Transformers, many of which build upon his own pioneering work in the field, will not be sufficient. “You have to take a step back and say, Okay, we built this ladder, but… Continue reading Meta’s AI guru LeCun: Most of today’s AI approaches will never lead to true intelligence
Google CEO Incredulous at Employees Mad About Loss of Perks
“I remember when Google was small and scrappy,” he lamented. Google Vexed In the days of Silicon Valley past, Google made sure to cement itself as the tech world’s resident Cool Boss. But not anymore! The company’s productivity crackdown continues, and according to internal audio obtained by CNBC, the tension between forlorn Googlers and their… Continue reading Google CEO Incredulous at Employees Mad About Loss of Perks
Churches Using “Shameware” Apps to Make Sure Members Don’t Watch Porn
They can see everything. Graceless An evangelical Southern Baptist church known as Gracepoint was caught relying on a little more than God’s watchful gaze to keep an eye on members of its congregation. And if a church feels compelled to clarify that it’s not a cult, well… New members joining Gracepoint’s congregation are asked to… Continue reading Churches Using “Shameware” Apps to Make Sure Members Don’t Watch Porn
Child Predators Mine Twitch to Prey on Kids
Some churches across the United States are using invasive phone-monitoring technology in efforts to discourage “sinful” behavior, a WIRED investigation revealed this week. The churches are using a series of apps, dubbed “shameware,” that track people’s activity and use their personal data as a way to control their lifestyle choices. The apps can record everything… Continue reading Child Predators Mine Twitch to Prey on Kids
Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cameras for Your Home or Business
We have tested several other outdoor security cameras. These are the ones we like that just missed out on a place above. Reolink Argus 3 Pro for $130: There’s a lot to like with this security camera, not least the affordable price. It offers 2K video, local or cloud storage, two-way audio, a siren, and… Continue reading Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cameras for Your Home or Business
Artemis 1 won’t launch on September 27th due to Tropical Storm Ian
NASA can’t seem to catch a break. After completing a successful fueling test of the Space Launch System on Wednesday, the agency had hoped to move forward with Artemis 1 on September 27th. Unfortunately, that date is no longer on the table due to Tropical Storm Ian. The storm formed Friday night over the central… Continue reading Artemis 1 won’t launch on September 27th due to Tropical Storm Ian