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Duolingo announced plans this week to replace contractors with AI and become an “AI-first” company — a move that journalist Brian Merchant pointed to as a sign that the AI jobs crisis “is here, now.” In fact, Merchant spoke to a former Duolingo contractor who said this isn’t even a new policy. The company cut … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Out of the ordinary The build process What’s next? “When asking my friend who has built PCs in the past for some starting advice, he thought I was crazy and the idea wouldn’t work.” That’s not exactly the most auspicious way to start to project, but it wasn’t enough … Read more
Sony is known for their high-quality OLED TVs, which feature excellent picture and audio quality as well as high refresh rates for smoother motion while watching sports and fast-paced TV and movie scenes or console gaming. The latest Sony TVs also have exclusive VRR support for gaming on the PlayStation 5 to prevent screen tearing … Read more
In some huge gaming news, rumors suggest that Valve Software’s long-dormant Half-Life 3 not only exists — it’s playable from start to finish. And if the leaks are to be believed, the company could be gearing up to announce it later this year. SEE ALSO: ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ trailer reveals a VR story before the events … Read more
Season 2 of The Last of Us is at the halfway point. The video game adaptation, which won over fans in its first season, has proved it’s got staying power. The second installment has delivered one epic, heart-pounding moment after another. Instead of kicking off where the first season ended, The Last of Us jumps ahead five … Read more
Attention to Detail F1 superfan and Lego ambassador Nicole, who goes by the name GirlBricksALot, concurs. “Down to the spoons for the side view mirrors, the tiles that are used for the camera mount on top, even the cheese slope piece on the front wing—they’re identical,” she says. “Every part of the car is satisfying.” … Read more
South Texas voters mostly employed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX have approved a measure to incorporate as Starbase, a new city in Texas’ Cameron County near the company’s Boca Chica Beach launch site on the Gulf of Mexico. The final tally was 212–6 in support of the measure, reports The Associated Press. The election took place … Read more
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is getting its own official company town. Residents of an area around SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in southern Texas voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to incorporate as a city — also named Starbase. According to results posted online by the Cameron County Elections Department, there were 212 votes in favor and only six … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Why does it matter? What’s next for TikTok? TikTok is poised to receive yet another reprieve from a potential ban in the US if a deal is not reached regarding the company’s local business. The confirmation comes straight from President Donald Trump, noting that he would like to get … Read more
Kerry Wan/ZDNET From smartwatches to smart rings, it’s ramping up to be a busy product launch season. Ahead of some of the bigger events coming in the next few months, several rumors and leaks are swirling around the season’s hottest wearable tech. I’ve rounded up some of the top stories to watch (and read) this … Read more