SpaceX Won’t Get Early Access To The S&P 500
Your pension plan may not be forced to buy SpaceX stock after all. SpaceX With SpaceX about to go public shortly at a gobsmacking valuation, the Nasdaq 100 and other indexes recently relaxed their rules to allow Elon Musk’s company to join early. That caused some consternation because huge funds often invest in ETFs (exchange traded funds) […]
Anthropic Proposes A Global Slowdown Of AI Development
Anthropic says AI is developing so fast, the trend points towards systems becoming capable of developing their own successor. We’re not there yet, but it believes it “could come sooner than most institutions are prepared for.” In a blog post, Anthropic explains that AI that can build itself could “bring enormous good for the world” […]
Steam Machine And Steam Frame Are Coming ‘This Summer’
Valve The Steam Machine and Steam Frame are officially scheduled to land in summer 2026, Valve announced today in a blog post about something else entirely. There’s still no word on how much either bit of hardware will cost. Valve made the big release-window reveal in a developer-focused blog post about the Steam Machine and Steam […]
The Instagram Plus Subscription Has Officially Launched
Paying users will have tools for reaching either wider or more-specific audiences. Instagram We learned last month that Meta was planning to introduce a subscription tier to several of its social media properties. Today marks the global rollout of the Instagram Plus option, and the company offered more details about exactly what will be included […]
Wired Found Code For An Unreleased Facial Recognition Feature In Meta’s AI App
Meta was previously reported to be exploring facial recognition for its smart glasses. Erman Gunes/Shutterstock Code for a facial recognition feature that can run on Meta smart glasses is buried in the company’s Meta AI app, according to a new report from Wired. While not currently enabled, accessible to customers or part of a formerly announced […]
ChatGPT’s Memory Is Getting Better, Especially If You’re On The Free Tier
OpenAI is rolling out some significant enhancements to ChatGPT’s memory feature, particularly if you’ve been using the chatbot through a free account. Before getting to those improvements, a quick recap will help set the stage for what to expect: OpenAI shipped its first memory feature in April 2024. By the company’s own admission, this early implementation, […]
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney Announces Questionable National AI Strategy
The new “AI for All” plan prioritizes strengthening data protections and increasing AI adoption. FotoField/Shutterstock Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new AI strategy that will guide Canada’s next five years of legislation and infrastructure investment. While the new “AI for All” plan is slightly more focused on the impact the technology will […]
Police Have Yet To Catch A Thief Who Used A Waymo To Steal Yoga Clothes
Believe it or not, this is not the first robotaxi-assisted theft. A burglar used a Waymo to steal a bunch of yoga clothes and seemed to have gotten away with it, according to a report by SF Chronicle. The incident occurred all the way back in January and the suspect remains at large. The burglar […]
Netflix Will Release Its FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition Game On June 11
EA Sports FC 26 also has a new international competition mode that is totally distinct. Netflix The World Cup tournament begins soon, so it’s no surprise to see some video games capitalizing on the football frenzy. For official, FIFA-branded video gaming, the source this year is Netflix. The sports league announced in December that the […]
Meta’s Latest AI Tool Gives Creators A ‘Brainstorming Partner’
Creator Assistant can generate content ideas based on recent viral trends. Meta just revealed a new AI tool called creator assistant, which is intended to give content creators a “brainstorming partner.” It’s built into the Facebook dashboard and is being pitched as a novel way to understand traffic analytics and that sort of thing. “Rather […]