Film director Ridley Scott’s new movie, Gladiator II, has sparked outrage among historians and enthusiasts due to alleged historical inaccuracies. The film features scenes set in the Colosseum, including a shark-filled arena and gladiators riding rhinos. Historian Dr. Shadi Bartsch from the University of Chicago has criticized the film, calling one scene “Total Hollywood bullshit.” … Read more
Renowned historian Dr. Shadi Bartsch has criticized director Ridley Scott’s sequel to the 2000 film “Gladiator,” calling it “total Hollywood bullshit.” The film, which hits theaters on November 22, features a scene depicting a flooded Coliseum teeming with sharks and another showing a Roman gladiator facing off against a rhinoceros. Bartsch points out that Romans … Read more
Early reviews of Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel “Gladiator II” have been shared online, giving fans a glimpse into the film’s reception. The movie is expected to be released next week, with full reviews scheduled for release at that time. Reactions from viewers indicate that some were entertained by the film, while others expressed disappointment or … Read more
Director Ridley Scott is defending a scene from his upcoming Gladiator II against online criticism for its historical accuracy. The movie, set to release in November, features a flooded Colosseum with a mock naval battle, including live sharks. Scott called the haters “dead wrong” and said the ancient Romans could have flooded the arena with … Read more
AI benchmarking has long been a way to test the capabilities of artificial intelligence systems, but many traditional methods have limitations. Some enthusiasts are turning to games like Pictionary and Minecraft as new ways to challenge AIs. Paul Calcraft, a freelance AI developer, created an app that allows two AI models to play a Pictionary-like … Read more
US chipmaker Nvidia has surpassed tech giant Apple to become the world’s largest company, driven by significant growth in the global artificial intelligence (AI) sector. According to Bloomberg, Nvidia’s market capitalization has more than doubled since late 2022, reaching $3.43 trillion, surpassing Apple’s $3.38 trillion valuation. This marks a temporary reversal of fortunes between the … Read more
Apple is set to integrate OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT into its iOS 18.2 update, launching in December. This integration will enhance Siri and other features with smarter AI capabilities. Users can upgrade to ChatGPT Plus through the Settings app, a premium subscription plan costing $20/month. The free version of ChatGPT has limitations, such as restricted access … Read more
The New York Times tech workers went on strike Monday, with set date November 4 months earlier. The striking workers represent provide software support and data analysis for the Times’ business side, seeking a 2.5% annual wage increase and two days per week of in-office work. They claim the company has undervalued their contributions. Publisher … Read more
Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.86, bringing a revamped interface and new features to the set of Windows utilities. The first noticeable change is the reworked left pane, featuring tabs for grouped utilities, settings, and the dashboard. This layout change aims to organize the tools more efficiently, with enabled and disabled utilities easily accessible on … Read more
France’s Schneider Electric is facing a ransom demand from hackers who claim to have stolen 40GB of data from the company. The group, linked to the Hellcat ransomware gang, wants $125,000 paid in baguettes if they are not given access to the sensitive information. If Schneider Electric publicly admits to the breach within 48 hours, … Read more