In a first, Google has released data on how much energy an AI prompt uses
Google has just released a technical report detailing how much energy its Gemini apps use…
The Download: Ukraine’s Starlink repair shop, and predicting solar storms
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
AI tech breathes life into virtual companion animals
Researchers at UNIST have developed an innovative AI technology capable of reconstructing highly detailed three-dimensional…
Material Cultures looks to the past to build the future
Despite decades of green certifications, better material sourcing, and the use of more sustainable materials…
The Download: churches in the age of AI, and how to run an LLM at home
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
The Download: pigeons’ role in developing AI, and Native artists’ tech interpretations
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Should AI flatter us, fix us, or just inform us?
How do you want your AI to treat you? It’s a serious question, and it’s…
How to make clean energy progress under Trump in the states—blue and red alike
The second Trump administration is proving to be more disastrous for the climate and the…
Apple AirPods : a gateway hearing aid
When the US Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter hearing-aid software for Apple’s AirPods Pro…
A humanoid robot is now on sale for under US $6,000. What can you do with it?
You might have noticed that humanoid robots are having a bit of a moment. From…