Every time the economy or government spending is discussed, I am dismayed by the comments of certain elected officials. I won’t name anyone because my argument is not aimed at individuals but at a broader problem. This week I again heard people confusing a one-time investment with a recurring annual expense. We always hear people … [Read more…]
This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook No, the age of the web and social networks has not sounded the death knell for gourmet books! As companions to our everyday cooking – sauce stains included – our bedtime reading and festive occasions, these works also represent beautiful objects on the living room table … [Read more…]
Altman’s departure comes after a review by the company’s board. November 17, 2023, 8:00 p.m. ET • 4 min reading Sam Altman is stepping down from his role as CEO of OpenAI, the company announced Friday. The departure follows a review process conducted by the company’s board, said OpenAI, the maker of the popular conversation … [Read more…]
The virtual reality version of Assassin’s Creed explores both the technology and world of Ubisoft’s popular game. Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR appears on the Meta platform and is compatible with the Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest Pro headsets. The retail price of $40 is typical of games sold on these platforms, but Ubisoft didn’t … [Read more…]
CNN – OpenAI, the company behind the viral chatbot ChatGPT, fired its CEO and founder Sam Altman on Friday. His surprise departure sent shockwaves through the emerging AI industry. The company said in a statement that an internal investigation found that Altman was not always honest with the board. “Mr. “Altman’s departure follows an advisory … [Read more…]
“For one million streams on Spotify, an artist receives between $4,000 and $5,000,” says Steven Leblanc, A&R manager at Symphonic Distribution. Speaking at a conference on royalties for listening platforms organized by the M pour Montréal Festival, he pointed out the limitations of platforms like Spotify for less established artists. “There is a way to … [Read more…]
Nov 17 (Portal) – Amazon.com (AMZN.O) said on Friday it is cutting jobs in its Alexa voice assistant division, citing changing business priorities and a greater focus on generative artificial intelligence. The cuts affect several hundred employees who work on Alexa, according to the email. A spokeswoman did not want to say exactly how many … [Read more…]
Nothing has unveiled its latest project, Nothing Chats, an app that aims to make iMessage accessible to Android users. But behind this attractive promise there are major security problems with the application. Source: MKBHD / Nothing Nothing has just announced its newest app: Nothing Chats. This app aims to bridge a long-standing gap in communication … [Read more…]
The planetary transit method is one of the most important indirect methods for detecting an exoplanet. It had revealed the existence of the exoplanet LTT 1445Ac just 22 light-years from the Sun, but doubts remained about its radius. The Hubble Telescope has just confirmed that its size is comparable to Earth’s, making it a target … [Read more…]
CNN – According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whole and pre-cut melons have caused dozens of cases of salmonella infections in 15 states and Canada, including 17 hospitalizations. Salmonella causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, and the illness can begin six hours to six days after the bacteria is swallowed, according … [Read more…]