Author: Zach_Wilson
OpenAI’s former Sora boss is leaving
I am immensely grateful to Sam, Mark, Aditya and Jakub for fostering a research environment that allowed us to pursue ideas off-the-beaten path from the company’s mainline roadmap. It’s tempting in life to mode collapse to the most important thing, but cultivating entropy is the only way for a research…
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Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?
Tinder users who prove they’re a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app — and it’s just the latest service to embrace the orb. World, which was co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, initially tested Tinder verification using…
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‘A blast from the past’: The Maxell Wireless Cassette Player is a magic carpet ride of audio nostalgia
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. If you want to get looks, clip a Maxell Wireless Cassette player to your backpack and watch the astonishment…
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Anthropic’s new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government’s good graces
The Trump administration has spent nearly two months fighting with AI company Anthropic. It’s dubbed the company a “RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY” full of “Leftwing nut jobs” and a menace to national security. But some of the ice may reportedly be melting between the two, thanks to Anthropic’s buzzy new…
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This excellent value Chromebook has everything you need for work and everyday use for under $250
Chromebooks offer outstanding value for users who don’t need a fully fledged Windows or macOS laptop. They’re portable, simple to use, and there are plenty of affordable options. One of our top picks at the moment is this Asus CX14 Chromebook Plus at Best Buy for $239 (was $429). That’s…
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‘So we’ve got a proper four wall bedroom situation’: I asked Alexa+ to help redecorate my apartment, and she has a great eye for design
I’m bad at interior design. So bad, in fact, that I affectionately refer to my apartment as ‘the clown house’ due to its total lack of a cohesive color scheme. It’s definitely due for a refresh — so I turned to Alexa+ to help me create something more tasteful. A…
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