Meta’s Reality Labs is reportedly cutting costs in a move to prioritize gaming on its new VR headsets, including the upcoming Meta Quest 4. This shift doesn’t mean the company is abandoning VR or the Metaverse, but rather refocusing on what made Quest great in the first place – delivering quality hardware and software for … Read more
Native NVMe support is coming to Windows Server 2025 after 14 years of waiting. But can enterprising users activate it on their own? Yes, but be warned: you’re taking a risk. The feature uses the same procedure as Windows Server 2025, where computer users with lower latency and higher transfer speeds have reported improvements of … Read more
Despite posting negative returns for the year, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has ranked sixth in net inflows with $25 billion in year-to-date capital. Analyst Eric Balchunas sees this as a “really good sign” for the long term, indicating that investors are confident in their investment strategy. The positive sentiment comes as several traditional equity … Read more
ChatGPT is getting a personal touch! OpenAI has introduced “Personalization” settings to customize how the chatbot communicates. Users can adjust warmth, enthusiasm, and formatting preferences like headings, lists, and emojis. With these new options, you can make your interactions more engaging and interactive. Choose from different styles, such as “efficient” for concise responses or opt … Read more
Hollywood director Rob Reiner has died at a young age, leaving behind a heartbreaking story of a father struggling to cope with his son’s addiction. The irony is stark: someone who had achieved so much in life couldn’t save his own child from self-destruction. This story highlights the tough choices parents face when caring for … Read more
A group of researchers gathered at a party overlooking the San Diego waterfront, enjoying cocktails like the Burning TPU made from honey, bourbon, and Sardinian myrtle liqueur. The drink was named after Google’s custom AI chip. At the gathering, they chatted about their work in AI, including hours worked on Elon Musk’s xAI project, and … Read more
The US Justice Department released thousands of previously unreleased files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. These new documents include FBI case files, photos, and other evidence. A Justice Department official stated that more documents are expected in the coming weeks. Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/five-takeaways-from-the-newly-released-epstein-files-936dd5a1
Former members of Greater Grace World Outreach Church in Baltimore expressed outrage and gratitude after a 14-month investigation revealed widespread child sexual abuse and cover-ups by church leaders. The report, conducted by Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE), found that senior pastors and high-ranking officials ignored, dismissed, and downplayed allegations of abuse. … Read more
OpenAI has updated its popular chatbot platform, ChatGPT, to allow users to customize the bot’s personality. The new settings enable users to adjust the level of warmth and enthusiasm in conversations, as well as the frequency of responses and use of emojis. Users can now make their interactions with ChatGPT more or less friendly, depending … Read more
Two major credit card companies, Visa and Mastercard, have agreed to settle a long-standing lawsuit over artificially high ATM access fees. The settlement would require the firms to add $88.8M and $78.7M to a fund for eligible customers who made qualifying transactions since 2007. The case dates back to 2011, when consumers alleged that Visa … Read more