AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025
AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025 AI could soon surpass Bitcoin mining in energy consumption, according to a new analysis that concludes artificial intelligence could use close to half of all the electricity consumed by data centers globally by the end of 2025. The estimates come from Alex de […]
Instagram isn’t just for square photos anymore
Instagram isn't just for square photos anymore Instagram isn’t just for square photos anymore Instagram now supports photos that have a 3:4 aspect ratio, meaning that when you upload a photo with that ratio, “it’ll now appear just exactly as you shot it,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri says in a Threads post. He also notes […]
SteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft’s Xbox-branded handheld
SteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft's Xbox-branded handheld SteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft’s Xbox-branded handheld Microsoft’s combination of Xbox and Windows for handheld gaming PCs can’t come soon enough. Windows on handhelds is in desperate need of some love, and Lenovo’s Legion Go S is the best evidence yet that Microsoft has a big […]
The ‘beige Amazon influencer’ lawsuit is headed for dismissal
The 'beige Amazon influencer' lawsuit is headed for dismissal The ‘beige Amazon influencer’ lawsuit is headed for dismissal The legal battle between two Amazon influencers with unsettlingly similar styles and vibes is nearing resolution. On Wednesday the two influencers asked a judge to dismiss the copyright case, more than a year after it was initially […]
Insta360’s face-tracking Link webcams have hit their lowest prices yet
Insta360's face-tracking Link webcams have hit their lowest prices yet Insta360’s face-tracking Link webcams have hit their lowest prices yet The Insta360 Link 2 has dropped to a new all-time low price. If you’re looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup, the Insta360 Link and Link 2 are gimbal-equipped 4K webcams packed with features to improve […]
International students sue over Trump’s social media surveillance plan
International students sue over Trump's social media surveillance plan International students sue over Trump’s social media surveillance plan Fifteen Iranian students and researchers sued the Trump administration for completely halting student visa interviews while it determines whether to vet all visa applicants’ social media accounts. The suit, filed against Secretary of State Marco Rubio in […]
The New York Times’ first generative AI deal is with Amazon
The New York Times' first generative AI deal is with Amazon The New York Times’ first generative AI deal is with Amazon The New York Times has struck a multi-year AI licensing deal with Amazon that will bring its “editorial content to a variety of Amazon customer experiences,” the outlet announced on Thursday. Under the […]
How private equity kills companies and communities
How private equity kills companies and communities Today, I’m talking with Megan Greenwell, a former top editor at Wired and Deadspin, about her new book Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream. It comes out on June 10th, and it’s a searing account of how private equity goes far beyond impacting […]
A Kaiser Permanente systems outage had pharmacies relying on pen and paper
A Kaiser Permanente systems outage had pharmacies relying on pen and paper Healthcare company Kaiser Permanente dealt with a system outage on Wednesday that forced its hospitals and pharmacies to fill out prescriptions with pen and paper and slowed down services at other parts of the company. But in a statement, Kaiser Permanente spokesperson Kathleen […]
Tested: Nvidia’s GeForce Now just breathed new life into my Steam Deck
Tested: Nvidia's GeForce Now just breathed new life into my Steam Deck Tested: Nvidia’s GeForce Now just breathed new life into my Steam Deck I don’t want gaming to become another streaming subscription service that keeps going up in price. I don’t want to put even more power in Nvidia’s hands, particularly not right now. […]