The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs

Those warnings are predicated on the idea that—propelled by ferocious competition and a rivalry between the US and China—labs are barreling toward superintelligent models whose abilities will far surpass those of humans.…

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At $210, Elegoo’s Neptune 3 Pro 3D printer brings auto bed levelling to a price beginners will love

Beginners who want a reliable, easy-to-set-up 3D printer without spending much to try the hobby. The Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro 3D printer is now $210 (was $250) at Amazon . This is an ultra-affordable 3D printer deal for…

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Future of Amazon rainforest may hinge on Brazil presidential election

Former president Jair Bolsonaro, under house arrest, cannot run. But his son Flávio is on the ballot. If elected, the 45-year-old senator is widely expected to govern as his father did, which is sparking fears for the…

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The old cybersecurity model is breaking

We’re even seeing companies like Instinct and Simile bring in nine-figure checks and valuations that wouldn’t have made sense a few years ago. With a front row seat to it all is Shardul Shah , a partner at Index Ventures…

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Disney+ and Hulu are getting even more expensive (again)

Streamflation strikes again. Disney is raising prices on many of its streaming subscriptions, according to a report by Bloomberg . Disney+ is shooting up to $21.50 per month for the ad-free version, which is a 13 percent…

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Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges

Korean outlets were the first to report the problems, which affect Samsung’s Bespoke AI line of fridges. Star News Korea , per a Google-provided translation, said that most of the affected devices were four-door fridges…

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Did El Niño turn Hurricane Polo into the most powerful storm of the season?

The Pacific hurricane, one of the strongest of the season, was projected to head towards the coast of south-western Mexico bringing intense wind and rain, but was not expected to make landfall. The slow-moving storm is…

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Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms

The repeated incidents led one worker to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which opened an inquiry and told Zoox to investigate the exposures. As many as 40 workers were possibly…

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Microsoft adds $2B to its Gulf spending through 2030

Europe is meanwhile legislating to keep American cloud providers away from sensitive public sector data. Microsoft will spend $10B through 2030 across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Bloomberg…

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Last chance: Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID deal ends today

Last chance: Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID falls to $149.99 before the deal ends today Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID drops to $149.99, saving $30 on the bargain, but hurry, this deal ends today. Best Buy was…

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