Widespread Strikes Have Resulted in 4.1 Million Missed Days of Work in 2023 (So Far)
From autoworkers to actors, 2023 has witnessed a remarkable surge in strikes across various industries, with over 353,000 workers participating in work stoppages.
MIT Technology Review is a 2026 ASME finalist in reporting
The American Society of Magazine Editors has named MIT Technology Review as a finalist for a 2026 National Magazine Award in the reporting category. The shortlisted story—“We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard”—is part of the publication’s Power Hungry package on AI’s energy burden. AI is often described…
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Can the tech IPO market keep up its positive momentum?
If investor sentiment does turn out to be that good, these IPOs could prove a boon for late-stage startups everywhere.
Instead of fine-tuning an LLM as a first approach, try prompt architecting instead
TL;DR: Given the right sequence of prompts, LLMs are remarkably smart at bending to your will.
Apple releases iPadOS 17 with interactive widget support and a redesigned lock screen
Apple’s iPadOS 17 update is now rolling out to all users. The newest version includes a redesigned lock screen with support for widgets, an updated Stage Manager, PDF Autofill support, and the ability to use external USB-based mic and camera support. The company has redesigned the lock screen to bring customizations such as different wallpapers, […]
These iOS 17 apps bring interactive widgets to your iPhone Home Screen
Apple announced iOS 17 back in June at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) with many small enhancements such as machine learning-powered autocorrect, an easy way to create stickers, and a StandBy mode that turns the iPhone into a nightstand. However, the feature that will be most useful to consumers may be iOS 17’s interactive Home […]
Stoke Space completes milestone test in quest to build a fully reusable rocket
Stoke Space, a startup that’s taking an unconventional approach to rocket design, successfully completed a key test of its second stage prototype, bringing the company one step closer to flying a fully reusable launch vehicle. The prototype, called “Hopper2,” executed a 15-second test flight during which the vehicle flew to a height of around 30 […]
Are Your Testimonials Helping Or Hurting? 4 Common Mistakes To Avoid
Misused testimonials can ruin your business. Learn how to avoid the four common mistakes companies make with endorsements before your brand takes a hit.
‘We Saw the Tarmac and Land Rapidly Disappear Under Us’: United Airlines Flight Forced to Abort Landing After Aircraft Was Blocking Runway
The flight was set to land around 10:45 p.m. at Boston’s Logan Airport.
With iOS 17, the iPhone feels like a mature platform
Just a few months before Apple launches the Apple Vision Pro with a brand new operating system, Apple is releasing iOS 17 for the iPhone. Yes, 17 feels like a big number. And in many ways, iOS has reached a point of stability and maturity that we are all looking for. If you’re updating from […]
Apple’s iOS 17 is now available to download
Apple has just released the new version of iOS, the company’s operating system for the iPhone. iOS 17 is a free download and it works with the iPhone X or later, as well as the second- and third-generation iPhone SE. Apple is also releasing major updates to watchOS, iPadOS and tvOS today. I would say […]