Month: December 2021
DeepMind tests the limits of large AI language systems with 280-billion-parameter model
Language generation is the hottest thing in AI right now, with a class of systems known as “large language models” (or LLMs) being used for everything from improving Google’s search engine to creating text-based fantasy games. But these programs also have serious problems, including regurgitating sexist and racist language and…
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The best smart home gadgets you can buy right now
The smart home has never been more accessible, with more affordable entry points than ever. From security cameras to smart light bulbs, pretty much any internet-connected device that you can control via an app is enough to get you started on your smart home journey. But before you dive in,…
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Masahiro Sakurai on the future of Smash: ‘I’ve been doing too much of the work myself’
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally complete. After launching in 2018 with a roster that included every single character from the series’ long history, it has since been steadily updated with new fighters, culminating in the addition of Sora from Kingdom Hearts in October. The game’s last major update came…
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AWS outage reminds us that the fate of the internet lies in the hands of the few
Back in the day, we ran websites off personal and corporate servers, usually located within our homes and offices. As the internet grew, we built server racks, co-locations and datacenters. Eventually, though, businesses and services of all sizes offloaded server efforts to third parties—or as they’re known now, cloud services.…
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Apple ditching Intel for Macs and MacBooks might be the best move it’s made
Apple Macs which use the company’s own M1 chips (and its new variants) rather than Intel CPUs are flying off the shelves when it comes to business customers, with enterprises buying the machines in large quantities. According to Jamf, an organization which specializes in device management and Apple hardware, businesses…
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How to keep some of your Twitter data away from advertisers
In April 2020, Twitter began sharing more of your information with advertisers. Notice came via a rather weird notification that said “your ability to control mobile app advertising measurements has been removed” — which basically meant that Twitter was now sharing data such as which ads you looked at or…
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