The crime fiction author doesn’t know it, but she’s now a teacher on the internet. The crime fiction author doesn’t know it, but she’s now a teacher on the internet. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in… Continue reading The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course
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Mining Bitcoin Is Now Actively Losing Money
The moment crypto enthusiasts have been long dreading is finally here: it’s now unprofitable to mine Bitcoin. Bitcoin mining is the process where a computer — typically using a power-hungry graphics processing unit (GPU) — updates transactions on the blockchain, validating each with a “proof of work.” In turn, these “miners” get the chance to earn… Continue reading Mining Bitcoin Is Now Actively Losing Money
Reality Hits for “Art” Collectors as Million-Dollar Nike NFTs Vanish From Internet
A masterclass in “play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” Going Dork Remember when the guys who spent millions of dollars on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) would get mad at detractors for saying they shelled out for glorified JPGs? Turns out those critics may have been onto something. As 404 Media reports, tens of thousands of NFTs… Continue reading Reality Hits for “Art” Collectors as Million-Dollar Nike NFTs Vanish From Internet
Trump’s New Tariff Rule Is Wildly Convenient for Tesla
The Trump administration has carefully altered its existing auto tariff policy — in a way that seems very specifically designed to spare Tesla, the automaker run by Trump’s close ally Elon Musk. This week, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick announced a new rule stating that any car that’s composed of 85 percent or more parts… Continue reading Trump’s New Tariff Rule Is Wildly Convenient for Tesla
Staples Dexley Ergonomic Mesh Chair Review: Best Budget Chair
The mesh backrest is wide enough, from the shoulders to the love handles, cradling my body just right. I wouldn’t call it comfortable, but I felt decently supported, and I haven’t experienced any back pain. (It has a 275-pound weight capacity.) I wish there were more adjustment options for the lumbar support, though. You can… Continue reading Staples Dexley Ergonomic Mesh Chair Review: Best Budget Chair
These Startups Are Building Advanced AI Models Without Data Centers
Researchers have trained a new kind of large language model (LLM) using GPUs dotted across the world and fed private as well as public data—a move that suggests that the dominant way of building artificial intelligence could be disrupted. Flower AI and Vana, two startups pursuing unconventional approaches to building AI, worked together to create… Continue reading These Startups Are Building Advanced AI Models Without Data Centers
Kia reveals pricing for its first electric PV5 van with UK preorders
The five-seater Passenger versions ship this year. The five-seater Passenger versions ship this year. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Kia is opening up preorders in the UK for its… Continue reading Kia reveals pricing for its first electric PV5 van with UK preorders
Automakers can’t figure out what the hell is going on with Trump’s tariffs
Car companies across the board are yanking their profit guidance for the year in the hopes of gaining some clarity on the ever-changing tariff situation. Car companies across the board are yanking their profit guidance for the year in the hopes of gaining some clarity on the ever-changing tariff situation. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation… Continue reading Automakers can’t figure out what the hell is going on with Trump’s tariffs
Test Shows Junk Food’s Alarming Impact on Human Cognition
Image by Getty / Futurism In a new study, researchers have linked diets high in fat and sugar with lower cognitive skills — a grim sign that ubiquitous “junk food” could be bad for our brains as well as our bodies. As psychology researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia explain in a new… Continue reading Test Shows Junk Food’s Alarming Impact on Human Cognition
Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions
Content warning: this story discusses school violence, sexual abuse, self-harm, suicide, eating disorders and other disturbing topics. Should teens be allowed to use human-like AI companions? Researchers at Stanford’s mental health lab say absolutely not. Researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine’s Brainstorm Lab for Mental Health Innovation and the kid-focused tech safety nonprofit Common… Continue reading Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions