US astronaut Barry Wilmore recently contacted NASA ground crew members about a strange knocking sound coming from the Boeing Starliner craft. The interaction was recorded and shared on a NASA Space Flight forum, creating speculation and intrigue among space enthusiasts. During the conversation with NASA crew members in Houston, Wilmore attempted to showcase the noise
The fediverse has been hailed as a potential game-changer in the world of social networking, offering the promise of enduring and interoperable networks. However, one of the major challenges faced by creators and businesses in the fediverse is the difficulty in monetizing their content. This has led many to rely on closed platforms that offer
Apple’s upcoming Mac Mini is set to make some significant changes, according to a report from tech journalist Mark Gurman. The new desktops are expected to start hitting Apple’s warehouses in September, with a higher-end variant featuring an Apple M4 Pro chip set to ship in October. One of the most notable updates is the
Generative AI tools have been hailed as the future of business operations, promising significant time and cost savings for companies. However, the vice president of Microsoft, Vik Singh, highlights a crucial drawback in these models – the inability to admit uncertainty. Singh emphasizes the importance of AI models being able to acknowledge when they do
The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has sparked a major debate among users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. This move has left many Brazilians feeling lost and disconnected from the world as they struggle to navigate alternative social media platforms. The shutdown of Elon Musk’s platform has raised
In the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya, the emergence of the Robot Cafe has captured the attention of both young and old alike. Situated in the heart of Nairobi, this cafe stands out as a pioneer in integrating robotics into the dining experience. The cafe boasts three preprogrammed robots – named Claire, R24, and Nadia
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, has successfully completed a three-year regulatory “rectification” process following an antitrust fine it received in 2021 for monopolistic practices. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has supervised Alibaba’s compliance with antitrust regulations, and the outcome has been deemed successful. The SAMR stated that the rectification work has
As another week approaches, Steam Fest is on the horizon once again. Starting from September 21st and running through until the 9rd, gamers can look forward to the Steam Space Exploration Fest. This event promises exciting intergalactic discounts and demos for a range of space-themed games. The sale has not yet gone live, but a
Embark on a magical journey with Witching Stone, a game that combines the elements of puzzle games, roguelites, and deckbuilders. Set in a pixelated world, this charming adventure tasks you with exploring a node-based dungeon map as an anime sorceress. Each node presents different challenges, from treasure chests to fierce battles that require strategic thinking
At the recent DataGrail Summit 2024, industry leaders gathered to discuss the rapidly advancing risks associated with artificial intelligence. Dave Zhou, CISO of Instacart, and Jason Clinton, CISO of Anthropic, emphasized the urgent need for robust security measures to keep pace with the exponential growth of AI capabilities. The panel, moderated by VentureBeat’s editorial director