When it comes to automobiles, the future is electric. But while car makers are pivoting towards all things electric (with a smattering of solar and hydrogen thrown in), the necessary EV charger infrastructure is dragging things down. Researchers from the University of California (and partners) published a paper this week on the reliability of open EV Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs) in the Greater Bay Area. Functional states of 657... Read more ›
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Child sexual abuse material (previously known as child pornography) can be a confronting and uncomfortable topic. Child sexual abuse material specifically refers to the possession, viewing, sharing, and creation of images or videos containing sexual or offensive material involving children. But less publicized is another form of child sexual abuse material: virtual child sexual abuse material (VCSAM). What’s virtual child sexual abuse material (VCSAM)? VCSAM is sexual content depicting fictitious... Read more ›
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I really liked Dell’s old XPS 13 2-in-1, but it’s occupied a somewhat awkward place in Dell’s lineup. Unless you absolutely needed the 360-degree hinge, the regular XPS 13 was usually the better deal, as it offered better performance for the price. On the other hand, like many flip-floppy style laptops, the XPS 13 2-in-1 never felt quite perfect as a tablet due to the exposed keyboard and awkward shape.... Read more ›
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Developers have set a new record in the endless quest to accurately calculate pi. A team led by Google Cloud’s Emma Haruka Iwao found 100 TRILLION digits of the mathematical constant — smashing the previous benchmark of 31.4 trillion. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Credit: Google Brainiacs have sought to extend Pi’s for millennia, but in recent years the digits have increased exponentially. Advances... Read more ›
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A team of researchers using what they call “state-of-the-art artificial intelligence techniques” has reportedly created a system capable of identifying a human’s political ideology by viewing their brain scans. Wow! This is either the most advanced AI system in the entire known universe or it’s a total sham. Unsurprisingly, it’s a sham: There’s little reason for excitement. You don’t even have to read the researcher’s paper to debunk their work.... Read more ›
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This article was originally published on .cult by Mikaella C. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. Receiving a salary package that includes shares can be a flattering indication of a company’s desire to work with you or fill you with exciting dreams of the future where you... Read more ›
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As much as I admire Harley-Davidson‘s motorcycles, the truth is I’m totally incapable of riding one. So when the iconic brand and its affiliated company, Serial 1, released their ebikes back in November 2020, I got very excited about being able to try at least one Harley-Davidson vehicle. Fast forward to May, when I got to test the Serial 1 Mosh/Cty: a powerful, single-speed ebike that makes urban riding feel... Read more ›
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We’ve made a mess of the Earth’s oceans. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) — which is exactly what it sounds like — is estimated to cover an area of over 1.6 million square kilometers (620,000 square miles). It contains thousands of tons of plastic waste, and more plastic flows into the oceans around the world from rivers every day. Worse, the rate of plastic discarded into the ocean seems... Read more ›
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A number of high-profile whistleblowers in the technology industry have stepped into the spotlight in the past few years. For the most part, they have been revealing corporate practices that thwart the public interest: Frances Haugen exposed personal data exploitation at Meta, Timnit Gebru and Rebecca Rivers challenged Google on ethics and AI issues, and Janneke Parrish raised concerns about a discriminatory work culture at Apple, among others. Many of... Read more ›
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If you’re concerned about the biases and bigotry of AI models, you’re gonna love the latest addition to the ranks: a text generator trained on 4chan’s /pol/ board. Short for “Politically Incorrect,” /pol/ is a bastion of hate speech, conspiracy theories, and far-right extremism. It’s also 4chan’s most active board, accumulating around 150,000 daily posts. These attributes attracted Yannick Kilcher, an AI whizz and YouTuber, to use /pol/ as a... Read more ›
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What happens when an autonomous vehicle gets stuck in the mud? Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University wanted to find out. They took an all-terrain vehicle off-road. With researchers on board, it traveled through challenging situations such as driving through dense vegetation and puddles. It was put through the paces with aggressive driving up and down hills, at speeds of 30mph (48mph), and sharp turns. The researchers generated a dataset called... Read more ›
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As an entrepreneur or founder, increasing trust in your brand should be your top priority. We all know it takes decades to build up trust, but only a few days, or even hours, to lose it. In Denmark, where I live, we are good at trusting one another. It is common for Danish startups to grant their employees ‘trust with responsibility’ by allowing them to make important decisions on their... Read more ›
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Anthony Bourdain once wrote, “Good food, good eating, is all about blood and organs, cruelty and decay.” But if Mosa Meat gets its way, you might soon be able to get the blood and organs without all the cruelty to the animals and decay of the planet. I’ve been vegan for a few years now, but for most of my life, I would consume several pounds of meat a day.... Read more ›
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Apple has joined the thriving “buy now, pay later” industry, with a customized service called Apple Pay Later. The service was announced earlier this week at the 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference, and will initially be launched in the United States later this year. Pay Later will be built into the Apple Wallet and eligible for use on any purchase made through Apple Pay. Customers will be able to split the... Read more ›
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An uncrewed vessel dubbed “Mayflower” recently completed the first fully autonomous transatlantic journey on the open sea. Powered by IBM’s AI, the ship was designed and built by non-profit maritime research organization Promare. Its purpose is to boldly go where no robot has gone before, and collect oodles of data from our oceans. Up front: IBM isn’t exactly in the autonomous boating business. We’re probably not going to see Big... Read more ›
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I recently attended a panel discussion on profitability featuring representatives from several rideshare providers at Micromobility Europe. Panelists were asked if their companies were profitable. It might surprise you to know that despite whopping masses of funding, only one out of four was generating a profit: Lime was founded in 2017 in the US and received $1.5B in funding. Dott was founded in 2018 in the Netherlands and raised $210.8M... Read more ›
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Back in 2015, Tesla introduced its Powerwall battery energy storage system for homes, having surpassed 200,000 installations last year. Now, Toyota is throwing its hat in the ring with its very own smart system for residential use. Incorporating technology from the automaker’s electrified vehicles, the so-called O-Uchi Kyuden System features a 8.7kWh capacity and a 5.5kWh output. The O-Uchi Kyuden System. Credit: Toyota It’s designed as an emergency electricity source... Read more ›
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There are some debates that will never go away. For example, were Ross and Rachel really on a break – and of course, does pineapple belong on pizza? In 2022, we added another debate to our list. What’s better: working remotely or in-office? The argument has caused quite a stir between those who believe that they work best from the comfort of their own home and those who miss the... Read more ›
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It’s that time of year again: Apple is hosting its Worldwide Developer Conference, AKA WWDC. As usual, day one’s keynote address was jam-packed with announcements; most of them were the expected software updates, but there were some important hardware reveals too. In a pre-recorded stream, the company revealed products including iOS 16, macOS Ventura, the M2 chip, a new MacBook Air, and a whole bunch more. Let’s get started then.... Read more ›
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The React Eurasia (formerly React Europe) conference is finally returning to its in-person roots this November after two years of online-only events. Good news for bigots: If you hate the LGBTQPIA+ community and don’t want to attend STEM events with queer people, golly gee are you in luck! The event is being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Conference organizers announced the venue earlier today alongside a glowing recommendation... Read more ›
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