The Transparency Theater of the Twitter Files
Far from exposing the nefarious inner workings of the platform, the files reveal an ethos of “transparency for thee, but not for me.”
Cliffset’s Portable Silverware Set Has a Built-In Dishwasher
No one wants to eat off a dirty fork. Cliffset’s cleaning tool and solution keeps your cutlery dust- and crust-free.
These Algorithms Are Hunting for an EV Battery Mother Lode
AI trained on reams of geological data can indicate where to dig in search of metals crucial to electric cars and other green technology.
7 Best Posture Correctors (2022): Braces, Apparel, Laptop Stands
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
AI enables more effective humanitarian action by estimating population density
Researchers from EPFL and ETH Zurich, working together with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Bin Khalifa Unversity (Qatar), have developed a program that can generate population density estimates with unparalleled precision, and only needs a rough estimate at the regional level to learn.
Top 5 stories of the week: Google Sheets adds ML, AWS eyes trends, ChatGPT dangers and more
This week brought new twists on established products as Google rolled out a beta version of Simple ML for Sheets, its cloud-based spreadsheet — and much more.Read More
Generative AI may be the magic potion small marketing agencies have been waiting for
3 ways to increase a marketing firm’s range by using new generative AI tools while still keeping professionals in the creative driver’s seat.Read More
Attackers Keep Targeting the US Electric Grid
Plus: Chinese hackers stealing US Covid relief funds, a cyberattack on the Met Opera website, and more.
Dyson’s Zone Air Purifying Headphones Will Cost $950
Plus: Apple expands its repair program in Europe, Google Chrome becomes less of a resource hog, and the FTC objects to Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard.
Upgrade Your Motorcycle Helmet—With a Bluetooth Headset
You shouldn’t have to look at your phone for navigation. In-ear directions from the Cardo Freecom 2X offer a smarter, safer way to hit the road.