Last fall, Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, asked his counterpart at Microsoft, Satya Nadella, if the tech giant would invest billions of dollars in the start-up. Microsoft had already pumped $ 13 billion into OpenAI, and Mr. Nadella was initially willing to keep the cash spigot flowing. But after OpenAI’s board of directors briefly ousted […]
Livestreaming app Periscope will close down in March 2021. Twitter, which owns the app, announced the news in a message posted on its website on Tuesday, December 15. The social media company said that Periscope had seen a drop in users, adding that most of the app’s functionality had now been incorporated into the Twitter […]
The Fujifilm X-T200 is Fujifilm’s way of offering photographers a dose of the X-series experience in an entry-level mirrorless camera. But for a few hundred dollars extra, you could get the mid-range X-T30. Before deciding which one is right for you, let’s put them side by side and look at what you’re getting in terms […]
Enlarge / NEW YORK, June 17, 2020 — Staff workers serve customers outside an Apple store on Fifth Avenue of New York City, the United States, June 17, 2020. Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Apple says it will again close almost a dozen stores in the US because of a recent rise in coronavirus […]
Australia’s wildlife is under threat from disease and bushfires. But now drones and thermal imaging technology are being used to track their movements to help keep them safe. BBC Click’s Nick Kwek joined a team spotting kangaroos and koalas to find out more. The film was made before the coronavirus lockdown. See more at Click’s […]
Apple Watch Series 5 review: A smartwatch close to perfection “Nearly perfect, the Apple Watch Series 5 is the best smartwatch you can wear right now.” Stylish design Comprehensive fitness features Health features are genuinely helpful Useful always-on display Cellular model can replace your phone for a short time No major changes over the Series […]
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Enlarge Getty Images | NurPhoto Disney is rapidly preparing to launch its own streaming service, dubbed Disney+, later this year. While the debut date is still unknown, we now know that the service will include the entire Disney movie library shortly after the service launches. According to a report in Polygon, Disney CEO Bob Iger […]
SpaceX When you really think about it, isn’t it mind-blowing that SpaceX can land a rocket back on the ground after a mission? Upright. The private space company, led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has pretty much perfected the landing procedure of its first-stage booster for its reusable rocket system. But it’s having a much harder […]
Getty/Drew AngererGetty/Drew Angerer Amazon had a killer 2018 in nearly all respects, but its retail performance defied expectations. The company is projected to close the year netting half of all online shopping done in the US with staggering sales growth online. No other retailer came close, which is why we’re naming it the most impressive […]
Sharing to Instagram Stories no longer means blasting that short video or photo to every follower. On Friday, November 30, an Instagram update brought the option to create a “close friends” list for those stories that you don’t want widely shared. Instagram says the new feature is designed to help users share stories that are […]
Billionaire’s Fight to Close Path to a California Beach Comes to a Dead End The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Vinod Khosla, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist whose belief in property rights outweighed his affinity for a state access law. Image“If I were to ever win in the Supreme Court, I’d be […]
Irix After several teasers, Europe-based lens company Irix has finally unveiled a new lens with a new durable finish the company calls the Dragonfly. The Irix 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 lens, announced on Monday, September 24, uses an aluminum frame that’s encased in aluminum magnesium allow and weather-sealed for a mix of durability and a […]
Fortnite Close Encounters has triumphantly returned as a limited time mode in Battle Royale. This mode will only be available for a few short days so you won’t want to miss out on the fun. If you missed this mode when it first came around a few months back, Close Encounters is a twist on […]