The 8 worst technology failures of 2024
They say you learn more from failure than success. If so, this is the story…
Google’s big week was a flex for the power of big tech
Last week, this space was all about OpenAI’s 12 days of shipmas. This week, the…
The Download: society’s techlash, and Android XR
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
AI’s emissions are about to skyrocket even further
It’s no secret that the current AI boom is using up immense amounts of energy.…
The Download: Google’s Project Astra, and China’s export bans
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Why materials science is key to unlocking the next frontier of AI development
The Intel 4004, the first commercial microprocessor, was released in 1971. With 2,300 transistors packed…
How Silicon Valley is disrupting democracy
The internet loves a good neologism, especially if it can capture a purported vibe shift…
The Download: Bluesky’s impersonators, and shaking up the economy with ChatGPT
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Google’s new Project Astra could be generative AI’s killer app
Google DeepMind has announced an impressive grab bag of new products and prototypes that may…
China banned exports of a few rare minerals to the US. Things could get messier.
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