Max Q: Any way you spice it
Last week was one of those weeks where your head spins with the sheer amount of news/announcements/launches in the space sector.
Max Q: Any way you spice it by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
The Anthropocene illusion
Over six years and across four continents, the London-based documentary photographer Zed Nelson has examined how humans have immersed themselves in increasingly simulated environments to mask their destructive divorce from the natural world. Featuring everything from theme parks and zoos to national parks and African safaris, his images reveal not only a desperate craving for…
SpaceX no longer seeking Pentagon funding for Starlink in Ukraine, Musk says
SpaceX has withdrawn its request to the Pentagon that it fund the ongoing use of Starlink internet terminals in Ukraine, CEO Elon Musk said Monday. His statement (made on Twitter – where else?) comes just hours after it was reported that the Pentagon was considering footing the bill using a fund that finances contracts for […]
SpaceX no longer seeking Pentagon funding for Starlink in Ukraine, Musk says by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
Developers pour into crypto space despite stagnant markets
Although the crypto market capitalization is down about 58% year to date, web3 developers are pouring into the space.
Developers pour into crypto space despite stagnant markets by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
Watch two Mini Cheetah robots square off on the soccer field
Some robotics challenges have immediately clear applications. Others are more focused on helping systems solve broader challenges. Teaching small robots to play soccer against one another fits firmly into the latter category. The authors of a new paper detailing the use of reinforcement learning to teach MIT’s Mini Cheetah robot to play goalie note, Soccer […]
Watch two Mini Cheetah robots square off on the soccer field by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch
Chinese chipmakers, U.S. suppliers caught in crosshairs of new export restrictions
Sweeping new export rules covering everything from equipment to talent threaten to kneecap the Chinese semiconductor industry.
Chinese chipmakers, U.S. suppliers caught in crosshairs of new export restrictions by Tim De Chant originally published on TechCrunch
Apple is bringing Spatial Audio to cars, starting with Mercedes-Benz
Apple is bringing its immersive surround-sound audio product to vehicles through a partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Universal Music Group, the latest example of the tech company’s push into automotive. For the first time, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos from Apple Music will be natively integrated into the car, starting with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, the Mercedes-Benz […]
Apple is bringing Spatial Audio to cars, starting with Mercedes-Benz by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
Netflix launches new ‘Profile Transfer’ feature to help end account sharing
Netflix announced today that it has launched “Profile Transfer,” a feature that lets a member on an existing account switch to a brand-new account without rebuilding their profile. This prevents their personal data from being erased like customized recommendations, viewing history, list of favorite shows/movies, and other settings that could be annoying to lose and […]
Netflix launches new ‘Profile Transfer’ feature to help end account sharing by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch
Why AI shouldn’t be making life-and-death decisions
To receive The Algorithm in your inbox every Monday, sign up here. Welcome to The Algorithm! Let me introduce you to Philip Nitschke, also known as “Dr. Death” or “the Elon Musk of assisted suicide.” Nitschke has a curious goal: He wants to “demedicalize” death and make assisted suicide as unassisted as possible through technology. As…
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Amazon launches weekly livestream concert series ‘Amazon Music Live’ on Prime Video
As more streaming services explore the livestreaming space, Amazon Prime Video is branching out beyond live sports and introducing a new weekly livestreamed concert series, “Amazon Music Live.” Next Thursday, October 27, at 9 p.m. PT, Amazon will launch the series which features rapper 2 Chainz as the host and performances by artists Lil Baby, […]
Amazon launches weekly livestream concert series ‘Amazon Music Live’ on Prime Video by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch