In May, Meta laid off roughly ten percent of its global workforce, affecting almost 8,000 people. The vast culling came amidst repeated promises of an AI-led technological revolution that would make human labor a thing of the past. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in particular, was clearly infatuated by the idea. As Reuters reports, Meta execs…
Hey all, I recorded this yesterday while out exercising. There was a meteor shower a few days ago and I wanted to go out and see if any impacts were on the sidewalks or trails. I noticed that impacts on the cement didn’t leave marks as much as impacts on the blacktop trails and…
The only thing more explosive than a Looney Tunes movie, is when the cast plays Choose Your Squad. The stars of Coyote vs. Acme, Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, joined Mashable Executive Producer, Mark Stetson to compete in a game of ultimate Looney Tunes domination. Mimicking the plot of the film, the three…
Apple has news to “surprise” us on Sept 9, but what do you mean there’s a new Mac Mini with M6 chip suddenly on sale? Don’t count on a typical September from Apple. Bridget Carey explains why Apple couldn’t wait on new Macs, but we keep waiting for the big iPhone event. Tim Cook’s final…
Need a new mystery series? South Korean thriller Mousetrap has landed on Netflix, an unsettling, high-octane careen into the world of “identity laundering.” Based on the 2017 Kakao Webtoon Field Mouse by Ludovico, the series sees incognito novelist Je Moon-jae (Reply 1988‘s Ryu Jun-yeol) finding his identity completely stolen. The understandably panicked writer must figure…
SAVE $35: As of Aug. 28, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $49.99 at Amazon. That’s 41% off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max $49.99 at Amazon $84.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal The Fire TV Stick 4K Max isn’t quite as cheap…
TL;DR: Alienware has launched what it’s calling “the world’s first 39-inch 5K RGB Stripe tandem OLED monitor.” The Alienware 39 5K OLED gaming monitor is now available to buy for $1,099.99 at Dell. Opens in a new window Credit: Alienware Alienware 39 5K OLED Gaming Monitor $1,099.99 at Dell Shop Now If you’re looking for…
For robots to be successfully deployed in real-world environments, humans should trust them enough to cooperate with them. Some roboticists have been trying to determine whether users perceive robots that exhibit socially expressive behaviors, such as gestures, eye contact and nodding, as more trustworthy.
As summer starts to wind down, we’re naturally shifting gears. We’re setting end-of-year goals, settling back into routines, and slowly looking ahead to the cozier months (even if it’s still 100 degrees in Austin). It’s a good reminder that taking care of yourself doesn’t have to wait for a new season. From nourishing your body…
Sleep trackers — wearable devices that monitor all your vitals — provide detailed summaries of your sleep cycle so you know how many hours of REM, deep, and light sleep you’re getting. Most fitness trackers come equipped with sleep tracking these days, but choosing the best from that bunch is not as straightforward. These days,…
